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Filoli - A breathtaking waterfront

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Outdoor dining with beachview
Open Plan Dining Area, Living and Kitchen
Living Room
Outdoor Furniture with beachview
Kitchen Area

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Salamander Bay, NSW
  • Place, Salamander Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Salamander Bay Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Horizons Golf Resort
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Room 1

1 King Bed

Room 2

1 Queen Bed

Room 3

1 King Bed

Room 4

2 Single Beds

Room 5

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Room 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Filoli - A breathtaking waterfront

Filoli is situated on the calm waters of Salamander Bay, perfect for families with children enjoy relaxing swims, as well as water activities including paddle boarding, fishing and kayaking. The home is situated on a grassy reserve between it and the golden sands, making it an ideal place to chill in the shade or enjoy a game of soccer or cricket. Watch on as the kids build sandcastles and hunt for shells, with the glistening waters of the Bay as an exquisite backdrop. Enjoy the dolphins frolicking in the water as they chase their dinner.

Two story solid five bedroom three bathroom home with extra toilet in the laundry, this spacious home comfortably accommodates up to ten guests. The living space exude warmth and hospitality, featuring a fully equipped kitchen, ideal for preparing delicious meals with ease. Large dining area with table and chairs. A comfortable lounge area provides the perfect setting for cozy evenings spent indoors. Outdoor entertaining area overlooking the water. Throw in a fishing line or swim in the calm waters. Table and chairs and grassy area perfectly located close to the water at Salamander Bay.

On the water at Salamander Bay and only a short 10-minute walk to the main street of Salamander Bay Village where you will find a variety of shops such as IGA grocery, bottle shop, bakery, restaurants, cafes, Salt Mine fish and chips take away, Fresh Chickens and salads. literally everything is here to make your holiday complete. Salamander Bay Shopping Centre is a 10-minute drive Soldiers Point Bowling Club, Bannisters and The Cheeky Dog are a ten minute drive down the road or an approx 20-minute walk.

The property features:
Spacious open-plan layout with a comfortable lounge area featuring a Smart TV & split system air conditioning.
Wi-Fi access and Netflix for entertainment
Fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances
Outdoor patio area for al fresco dining and relaxation
Outdoor shower for convenience
Laundry facilities including washer and dryer
Ample car parking in front of garage two- three cars (garage not in use)

Bedroom Configuration:
Bedroom 1: King Bed, En-suite, Television, Balcony Access, Built In Robe, Private Balcony, Water Views, Ceiling Fan.
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed, Built In Robe, Ceiling Fan
Bedroom 3: King Bed, Built In Robe
Bedroom 4: 2 Single Beds, Built In Robe, Ceiling Fan
Bedroom 5: 2 Single Beds, Built in Robe, Ceiling Fan

Bathroom Configuration: Bathroom 1: Shower, Toilet, Vanity (Ground Floor)
Bathroom 2: Shower, Bath, Toilet (1st Floor)
Bathroom 3: Shower, Toilet, Vanity (1st Floor)

Distances to:
1,9 km to Roy Wood Reserve
2,3 km to Horizons Golf Resort
3 km to Conroy Park
3,7 km Salamander Bay Square

Property specific notes:
Linen provided and beds made for your arrival
Child gate at the top of stairs

Pets on application
Smoke alarms

Respectful Stays (The Not-So-Fine Print)
We want you to fully enjoy your time away, and we also ask that guests help us look after the home and the surrounding community. To keep things comfortable for everyone:
- This is a no-party property
- Quiet hours are between 9pm - 8am (as per council regulations)
These guidelines help ensure Port Stephens Accommodation homes stay available for future escapes (yours included) and that local neighbours remain welcoming to visitors.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 2317, PID-STRA-72115
Property # 9964306
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Salamander Bay

Located in Salamander Bay, this holiday home is on the beach. Horizons Golf Resort and Anchorage Marina Port Stephens are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Salamander Bay Square and West Nelson Bay. Salamander Super Strike and Toboggan Hill Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Salamander Bay, NSW

What's nearby

  • Salamander Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Salamander Bay Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tilligerry Nature Reserve - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Horizons Golf Resort - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Toboggan Hill Park - 4 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Satra Coffee Co. - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Soul Origin - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cheeky Dog - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Henny Penny - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Filoli - A breathtaking waterfront pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Filoli - A breathtaking waterfront?

As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Filoli - A breathtaking waterfront on 16 August 2026 start from NZ$1,024, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Filoli - A breathtaking waterfront?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Filoli - A breathtaking waterfront?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Filoli - A breathtaking waterfront?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Filoli - A breathtaking waterfront located?

Nestled on the beach, this Salamander Bay holiday home is just steps away from Salamander Bay and Salamander Bay Beach. Horizons Golf Resort and Tilligerry Nature Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

7.6

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house with great amenities in a truly amazing location. The staff at Port Stephens Accommodation were very friendly & helpful. Plenty of information of the area to keep you entertained.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 December 2025
Hi Jason, thank you for your positive review! It's amazing to know that you enjoyed your stay and that is the goal. Until next time! - PSA Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Filoli Paradise

It was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2025
We are incredibly grateful that you took the time to leave us a 5-star review!
Verified

4/10 Poor

brenton a.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Birthday weekend

location was great, beautiful home. It was really dirty though, dust and grime everywhere. A few big nasty cockroaches would roam through the kitchen, no gas in the bbq. No soap in any of the showers. Check in was in town and no simple lock box for check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2025
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to provide us your feedback. We ask our guests to reach out to us whilst in the property for any concerns so we have a fair & reasonable opportunity to rectify any issues getting your holiday back on track asap & we ask for photo evidence. All of our properties clearly state they are self contained & list all amenities provided. Some properties supply soap & some do not, being advertised as self contained means guests are responsible to supply thier own items. Should you have reached out about any cleaning issues we would have loved to address with you. We offer 24hr reservations, after hours service, maintenance, local trades, staff & cleaners. Our water front properties can attract more sand & dust & are therefore on regular spring cleaning rosters. Our properties that offer BBQ's have a 'swop n go' set up in Port Stephens & if guests need to swop a bottle during their stay they simply supply us with the receipt on departure for a full refund, however I understand you did call us to do that for you & I am pleased our handyman supplied you with a full BBQ gas bottle. Hope to see you again enjoying our beautiful Port Stephens Surrounds.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robert M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic location with direct access to the beach and beautiful views across the bayThe house is in reasonable condition, but it probably does need some looking at some of the detail thingsAs you know, your booking process is a bit painful. You say that on your webpage so you know that I know I had to come back and of course if you come back to the webpage having filled in 90% you’ve gotta restart and given that information on everyone staying there that can take a couple of times to get it right well it did for me anyway. we found the odour in the house overwhelming at first due to the number of smell generators odour generators around the property. We had to take all these out as they were attraction to some of the smaller children and obviously you could be not good for them and we found once we returned them more off the there was no odour in the house. It was a lovely fresh air smell from leaving the doors open so not sure why these are even there. They’re not particularly healthy in any case.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

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