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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Nelson Bay, New South Wales
  • d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay
    6 min walk
  • Sharkys Pizza Shack
    2 min walk
  • Newcastle Interchange Station
    48 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    29 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Harbour View Penthouse - The Perfect Location

Occupying a prime location in the heart of Nelson Bay, Harbour View Penthouse combines modern, open-plan living and luxury furnishings with a spacious under cover balcony, and private, sun-drenched, rooftop terrace.

The rooftop terrace is an entertainer's dream, complete with a fully-equipped outdoor kitchen, outdoor setting and 6 person spa. Relax on your sun drenched roof top whilst taking advantage and immersing yourself in the glorious uninterrupted ocean views and Nelson Bay Headlands.

Only a stone's throw from the bustling Nelson Bay Marina, charters and cruises, the region's best beaches, walking trails, shops, restaurants, entertainment and activities, Harbour View Penthouse is perfect for families looking to take advantage of all Port Stephens has to offer.

The property is beautifully furnished, and the modern kitchen will impress with stainless steel appliances and coffee pod machine (pods not supplied). The dining room flows onto the balcony with water views and an outdoor setting. Adjacent to the balcony, the lounge room offers substantial living space, complete with large screen smart TV and DVD player. The property also comes with free, high-speed Wi-Fi

The spacious master bedroom has a queen bed and you will be spoiled with a lovely outlook through floor to ceiling windows, a flat screen TV, WIR and beautifully appointed ensuite. Relax and unwind after a day of fun and adventure in the main bathroom spa bath. The second and third bedrooms also feature high quality queen beds while a sofa lounge offers additional bedding for guests when required at additional cost.

Internal lift access available from your secure 2 car spaces.

Enhance your Stay Port Stephens experience with The Bay Butler! Purchase indulgent services like Platters, BBQ Packs, and Breakfast Boxes directly through Bay Butler, pre-delivered to your fridge and ready for your arrival.

LINEN & TOWELS ARE SUPPLIED and the beds are made with quality white linen. Doonas (with decorative covers), blankets and pillows are also supplied.

ACCOMMODATES MAXIMUM 6 ADULTS. There is a sofa bed that will be added to accommodate guests 7 & 8 ($100), total maximum guest 8.

Harbour View Penthouse has a refundable bond of $1000 that is payable with the balance of your accommodation and is refundable 3-5 days from your departure date.

BEDDING CONFIGURATION - there is only one option for bedding at this property
Option 1: 2x King, 1x Queen

Additional costs when booking:
Sofa bed (children only) $100 per booking which includes towels and linen hire.
Port-a-Cot $50 per booking with towel, linen and baby blanket hire.
Beach/pool towels are $8 per towel hire/ per booking.

CANCELLATIONS - Booking Fee is not refundable ($100 to $140). Please refer to terms and conditions for full cancellation policy.

NO NOISE - The property is in a quiet residential area which is noise sensitive. Any noise after dark that causes neighbours to complain may result in the loss of your bond.

NO VISITORS - We have a strict policy in relation to 'visitors' to the property. A fee of $500 per head will be charged if additional people are found at the property that are over and above the number of beds at the property or guests not registered.

T & C - We recommend reading our full Terms and Conditions prior to booking.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of this apartment's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Baptist Tabernacle. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a rooftop terrace and a spa tub. The apartment includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include an elevator, a rooftop deck, and a terrace
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Baptist Tabernacle and 6 minutes by foot from d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay
As a guest of this apartment, you'll find a spa tub, a rooftop terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Nelson Bay apartment is smoke free.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 5582

Property is also known as

Harbour View Penthouse The Perfect Location
2721-195021

Harbour View Penthouse - The Perfect Location Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 84 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Adam W.

Great location
Great location close to everything, property could use abit of maintenance, bbq wasn’t clean & the ducted air conditioning smelt
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark E.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location, yes! Perfect Property, if you don’t look too closely!
Booking this apartment was the most convoluted process I have ever experienced involving three different entities (Stayz/Escapia/Stay Port Stephens). Making the booking required a 50% up-front payment, a $1,000 deposit (refunded after the stay) and the completion of a guest agreement that needed confirmation of the age of all guests and the upload of an image of a credit card which was challenged when I provided a redacted image (to protect my security). The arrival and departure procedures involved multi-step processes to unlock one box, to access another to then gain access to the apartment. The unit itself was presentable and has recently been painted throughout and new blinds installed. You don't need to look too hard before the cracks start to show. This may have been a luxury apartment when it was built some 24 years ago, however the kitchen and bathrooms are showing signs of their advanced age, the showers both leak and result in a river of water running into the middle of the bathroom floors. The kitchen appliances are worn and there isn't a matching set of crockery, cutlery or glassware, just the remains of previous sets. The apartment would benefit from a deep clean. The rooftop terrace was a complete let down. The BBQ was barely clean, the sun beds are disintegrating and the spa is so old with broken grills and jets that it needs to be replaced. All of these things are unacceptable especially when this apartment is being marketed as 'luxury accommodation'.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kellie C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
What a let down!
This unit was in good location. But that is it! The unit was dirty. Bathrooms were full of mould . The ceiling in main bathroom was covered in mould. The shower leaked into hall way & wet the carpet.there was no remote for TV in the main bedroom. No blind in the ensuite & still hair on the floor in the shower & near the toilet from previous users. The second bedroom blind was broken. The sliding doors wouldn’t lock. They were broken. The spa area was filthy. Rubbish & mould everywhere . Lounging & cushions were dirty. Then to top it off we had to strip the beds before we left. . Never in all my travels had we had to do this p, especially after paying a service cleaning fee. My advice is to steer clear of this place. Plenty of other options nicer, cleaner & better pricing. The owners of this property need to step up & fix these issues & give this unit some TLC ! I’d like to add photos to this review, but no option!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kassandra T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Great Location and views , clean and well maintained home. Jacuzzi was great and clean but chlorine levels were excessive and dangerous. Kitchen, dining and balcony were nice and comfortable , could have done with extra bathroom. Overall very pleasant experience and close to shops and marina
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great placd
Fabulous property
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn C.

Top spot
A delightful break from Sydney with family and friends. The location was fantastic, close to restaurants and local attractions. The rooftop spa was well utilised. The views were fabulous.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Donna C.

Girls getaway
The outdoor are was quite dirty. There was a chipped coffee cup in cupboard. The carpet needs a good wash. There was not enough toilet paper supplied for 8 people. We had less than full rolls in bathrooms and only one spare. The shampoo and conditioner dispensers were all but empty. The cover over spa filter came off when the spa was turned on.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Amanda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
This apartment was great for our mums getaway, great location to walk to shops and restaurants. Apartment was spacious and beds were comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot, massive apartment, loved it!
Thourougjly enjoyed our stay. Short stroll to shop or grab a bite to eat….went on adventures most days then home to relax in the spa…..so much room in the apartment, there were 6 of us for a few days and it accommodates quite comfortably!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
👌 awesome
Great time. Great apartment to stay. Thankyou.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!!
What a beautiful location. Apartment is well situated and is very clean. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Supri N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
The place was clean and tidy. Lovely location. Will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Barry E.

Quite good. But too expensive for the property condition. Needs a complete refurbish
Location was very good. Access very good (elevator) Parking quite good except when others illegally parked underneath. Cleaning needed attention: balcony, under the lounge, in the room corners, blowfly on the windows, outside front entrance to the building was disgusting, blind louvres needed dusting, underneath the microwave dirty, various marks on the walls and carpet. Maintenance needed: most blind slats could not be tilted (broken), Microwave oven frame loose, fridge light not working, bathroom vanity lights not working, most staircase lights not working, walk-in wardrobe light flickering, kitchen bench light cover missing. Missing: salt (lots of pepper!) Required: scissors, a decent water jug, a clock.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a family stay
Booking was a breeze, access was straight forward, property is in a very convenient location to mariner and main shops strip, lift to top floor was very convenient especially with 3 little ones, and front door to apartment is literally right in front of the lift doors. Views from main balcony and from terrace on top floor looking out are too good. Highly recommend for family stays
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Tina & Frank B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Issues with Harbour View penthouse Apartment 10
Hello – our names are Frank and Tina Bondolfi and we would like to address some details of our holiday rental These are the relevant details: Dates of rental - Sat 24th September – Sunday 2nd October Harbour View Penthouse Apartment 10 Floor 3 15 Government Road Nelson Bay Rental No 740 7025 Reservation ID RES – 06430 STAYZ We had issues with the following • General cleanliness of apartment was of poor quality - areas around door handles and light fittings were dirty - bedside tables were dusty, as was ledge under main dining table - a large cobweb on ceiling cornice above TV - cockroach baits? visible beside refrigerator - bathtub was dirty and we cleaned it before use - laundry – area behind door and around washing machine build up of grime - build up of leaf litter and sludge under patio planters and around corner drain - most horizontal blinds very dusty/and or dirty - window ledges very dirty and/or dusty • Furniture and other resources broken or tattered - Outdoor (dark) chairs on main balcony -webbing broken and loose - Dining chair – rattan webbing has a large hole - Pots and pans – battered and no longer non stick - Blinds – many with broken rods – unable to set to privacy or horizontal open settings - Dining room sliding door – rubber has come loose - Light fitting above jug – wires dangling down - Main bedroom floor lamp – light bulb broken and has sharp splintered edges - Rooftop day beds in poor condition - Lounge furniture – couch facing TV – underneath black webbing/cover has deteriorated and is dangling down - Shower screen in main bathroom is cracked and shard is exposed and will soon shatter/break off - Two lights above main bathroom mirror not working - Two lights above ensuite mirror not working - Drinking glass – had large crack – we had to throw it out - Outdoor mats worn and tattered – need replacing • General cleanliness and health/sanitation issues - Ceiling of ensuite bathroom covered in spotting of black mould • Rooftop area - Build up of leaflitter and black sludge in most corners (especially in front of spa) – up to 75 ml thick. We spent ¾ hour hosing, brushing and sweeping this area. Every drainage point was filled with debris and sludge and needed to be cleared. - Spa - Cover that goes over the filter – clips are broken and it then floats into water area - Many jets in spa are not working - Hose – nozzle fitting is broken and not able to be re attached THERE IS MORE BUT IT WONT FIT INTO THIS BOX
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Rebecca W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short break
We had a wonderful stay. Apartment was clean, jacuzzi warm on arrival. Great outdoor rooftop area, though only one light worked so not able to use after dark. Also the blinds in most rooms where broken so unable to close/open. Property was in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodi L., 16 Lutana Street Edgeworth, 2285

Liked: Cleanliness
Bay Getaway
Absolute bliss, everything was easy to book. And the Bay Butler delivered amazing food to my door so I could enjoy my time and be completely relaxed without even leaving the penthouse. I would highly recommend and we will definitely be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leonie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxation overload
This property was located in an ideal location, close to walks, shops and ocean. It was comfortable and the views from the roof top deck were just breathtaking. The property is in need of a little maintenance. There was a tile off in the main bathroom, the blinds had a lot of the mechanics missing or broken off. could use a clothes airer or line to hang towels, swimmers etc and in need of more cutlery and some small plates. This did not detract from our overall experience though. We just thought you would like to know.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Vanessa W.

Excellent location but needs maintenance
Excellent location close to the shops and only a short stroll to the Marina. Comfortable accomodation and very spacious. The property does however need maintenance (ceiling leaks, broken sliding door) and should provide more kitchen essentials (baking trays, bottle opener, sharp knife, microwaveable containers and better tongs). The BBQ should be located on the balcony rather than top level where the spa is hence why we never used it whilst there. Other than that we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Vicki D., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, large well appointed apartment
Previous reviews seemed a bit negative but we found the property overall great. Spa worked and was very clean, bbq good, large sized rooms, 2 good bathrooms, plenty of kitchen ware and all very clean. There are a few small curtain rods not working but nothing substantial. Location is perfect. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
DISAPPOINTED!!
Considering the place costs 1000 dollars and I was also charged a fee for cleaning I was highly disappointed with the cleanliness of the entire place as I woke up with a white strand of hair in my mouth and felt sick to my stomach ! After discovering that my entire stay I was on edge and was convinced that the bedding weren’t even cleaned properly The room did not smell fresh when we walked in.. I’m so convinced at this point that you charge a fee just for the sake of it without cleaning the house !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Darren D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not what you expect
While the location, view and general layout of property was great, we were very disappointed how run down it was. Stains all over the carpet, broken table, outdoor area upstairs filthy, BBQ hadn’t been cleaned in ages with drip tray full of old fat etc. The roof leaked although we were informed of this as it’s waiting for repairs. Paying premium $$$ for this penthouse unit would of expected a lot more.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

What we thought we were booking and paying for was definitely not up to expectation
Spa was unusable until last day. Outdoor penthouse balcony was dirty old broken table left on site filthy BBQ garden maintained Weeds rubbish bottle tops and cigarette butts in garden beds. Air con main bedroom not working and hard beds
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca J.

Nice location but poor experience with property managers. Would not recommend
Overall, would not recommend due to lack of communication and poor customer relations. Negatives: The main bathroom shower would flood the floor after each use. It would take all night to dry up. It was also missing some tiles. The blinds in 2 bedrooms didn’t close properly and the twist would not work so had to manually close. Half of the spa was broken and the water jets didn’t work. An old table was left upstairs in the sitting area which was a bit of an eye sore. After we left, we received an email claiming we had damaged the BBQ cover and they wouldn’t release the bond until they had sorted out a replacement. We requested photo evidence with a time stamp as we had no memory of damaging the BBQ cover. I sent countless emails and made phone calls and never had a response on what was happening. Finally, after 3 weeks of no communication, they sent 1 poor photo with no time stamp and the invoice to pay for it. They took the money and returned the rest of our bond without even giving us a chance to respond or calling us to discuss. We’ve not fought back on the issue, but hope no one else has a problem like this! It was a real shame to end the holiday this way. Hope no body else has this drama. Would not recommend this place for this reason. Positives: The place was nice and open plan. The upstairs sitting and spa area was a great addition with really nice views! The kitchen was well stocked. The location was really great and close to everything. Could easily walk to the shops and to the marina
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Roslyn and Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nelson Bay stay
A very clean and well equiped flat. A good location, close to the shops and Marina. Walking distance to cafe's, restaurants, hotel, fishing and nice walks. A lovely few days away. The only negative is that it's on a busy road.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020