The Drift

17 Gloucester Street, 2315 Nelson Bay, Australia – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 10.0/10! <small>(score from <b>2</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
a kitchen and living room with a wooden table at The Drift in Nelson Bay
a living room with a couch and a television at The Drift in Nelson Bay
a living room with a table and a couch at The Drift in Nelson Bay
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The Drift

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9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
2 reviews
  • Entire home
  • 1841 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Pets allowed
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Free parking

Located in Nelson Bay and only 1.9 km from Nelson Bay, The Drift provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. With lake views, this accommodation features a patio. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.5 km from Dutchmans Beach. The spacious holiday home is equipped with 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with sea views. The air-conditioned unit at the property features a walk-in shower and a dressing room. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Nelson Bay, like fishing. Bagnalls Beach is 2.9 km from The Drift, while D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay is 1.5 km away. The nearest airport is Newcastle Airport, 34 km from the accommodation.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
2 bunk beds
Bedroom 4:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 5:
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 6:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 7:
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
8.8
Location
10
High score for Nelson Bay

See what guests loved the most:

  • Kirk
    Australia Australia
    “Ivy was brilliant & easy to work with. The location is incredible the house next level luxury. Soo good. Quality. Best, Kirk Jenkins”
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Managed by FOLLO Stay and Experience

Company review score: 9.5Based on 337 reviews from 46 properties
46 managed properties

Company information

Follo is a collective of hosts and guests alike who appreciate quality stays and experiences. We manage privately owned properties on behalf of owners, to create exceptional short-term stays for guests in Newcastle and Port Stephens.

Property information

The Drift is a family-friendly holiday house, with the two homes split over two levels. Upstairs features open plan kitchen, living and dining room that open up to the balcony with Webber BBQ and stunning views of Port Stephens. This level has four bedrooms (10 guests), two bathrooms, internal laundry and double garage. Downstairs also features it's own full kitchen, living and dining room that open up to the balcony, with a second Webber BBQ. This level has three bedrooms (7 guests), two bathrooms, internal laundry and double garage. The two house levels have separate entrances and there is no internal connecting door. Pets: Two small-medium size house trained dogs are welcome to stay with you at The Drift. Pets must remain on a lead at all times when outside of the house. A pet fee of 150 AUD per pet per stay applies in addition to your booking total, and additional Pet Policy Agreement is required.

Neighbourhood information

The Drift Beach House is situated in the residential area of Nelson Bay, with spectacular views of the bay. It is just a short walk to Dutchmans Beach and Bagnalls Beach, and about at 15 minute walk into Nelson Bay shopping and restaurants. You can walk into town via Government Rd, or via the Bartlett Cycleway which is accessible from nearby the property.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Drift
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Children's high chair
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Tumble dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Dressing room
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Spa bath
    • Hairdryer
    • Bath
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Interconnected room(s) available
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Balcony
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Beach
    • Fishing
    Outdoor & View
    • Mountain view
    • Lake view
    • Sea view
    • View
    Cleaning services
    • Laundry
    Miscellaneous
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Drift takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    Until 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of AUD 3000 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 1579. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    		AUD 45 per stay

    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    1 cot available upon request.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 25

    Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted The Drift accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

    Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note there is a 2% surcharge on all credit cards

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform The Drift in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, please write this request and your company details in the Ask a question box.

    In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

    Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    A damage deposit of AUD 3,000 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    License number: PID-STRA-49004

    FAQs about The Drift

    • The prices at The Drift may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • The Drift can accommodate the following group size:

      • 17 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The Drift has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 7 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The Drift is 0.7 miles from the centre of Nelson Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Drift offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Fishing
      • Beach

    • Check-in at The Drift is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Yes, The Drift is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Drift on this page.