A quiet relaxing private studio with fabulous views right on the water, and away from the busy tourist areas. Your own guest suite has a private entrance area and bathroom with laundry facilities and kitchenette for you and your guests. Great for a couples retreat, travellers or backpackers. Perfect to relax with a glass of wine or 2 whilst enjoying the summer sunset and evening breezes on the veranda, or warm winter sun and fire pit during the cooler months.  Spot a koala or dolphin.

Just over a 2 hour drive from Sydney, ideally situated off the Pacific Highway and away from holiday traffic, you have easy access to all the wonderful spots to visit around Port Stephens which is still somewhat undiscovered and full of surprises . Prices are still very reasonable and we have many unique things to offer where you will not find in the rest of Australia. Now is a great time to come before it takes off and becomes the major tourist area that the local council has planned. I don’t say this lightly as I travelled Australia in the 70s and all the places I camped for free are now luxury tourist resorts.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Jared 
 
15. September, 2020.
 
 
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Peaceful location, plenty of room, lots of thoughtful touches to make it an enjoyable stay. Would come back, recommended.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Alex 
 
13. September, 2020.
 
 
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Beautiful accommodation with stunning views. Would definitely return for another stay and would recommend to anyone.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Belinda 
 
11. September, 2020.
 
 
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The most beautiful views to wake up to. We watched a pod of dolphins swim right past. Just spectacular.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Megan 
 
6. September, 2020.
 
 
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Absolutely beautiful. Even better than the pictures show!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Ellen 
 
31. August, 2020.
 
 
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A beautiful little space right on the water with amazing sunset and sunrise views. Not too much around and would recommend organising takeaway or reheatable food before 6 pm as no stove.  Anna Bay is a 30 min drive and there's some beautiful cafes and restaurants there. Our stay was delightful.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Lucy 
 
29. August, 2020.
 
 
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Exceeded our expectations. Gorgeous location and lovely, clean, tidy and comfortable accommodation. We’ll definitely be visiting again.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Tessa 
 
24. August, 2020.
 
 
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Best ai (Website hidden by Airbnb) have stayed at. Waking up to the ocean right outside the window was such a highlight. Couldn’t recommend this space more! Michelle is a great host ✨
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Brent 
 
23. August, 2020.
 
 
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A lovely stay at a beautiful bayside property. Comfortable and peaceful.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Peter 
 
17. August, 2020.
 
 
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A cozy little getaway in neat place with amazing views and water access.
In the mornings we were greeted by dolphins and had breakfast and yoga on the veranda. 
It was perfect for chilling out and some R&R. 

Would definitely recommend & come back. 

Thanks Michelle!!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Andrew 
 
3. August, 2020.
 
 
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Michelle’s place exceeded our expectations, the views from the property were fantastic, it was spotlessly clean, spacious and contained everything you needed. It’s also a great place to visit Nelson Bay and Anna Bay but be away from all the holiday parks and tourists! Relaxing by the fire pit was also a highlight. 
Couldn’t fault the property definitely a place to stay.
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
   
 
 

The Quiet Waterfront Bay Recluse is a very quiet and beautiful waterfront recluse set amidst the wildlife (koalas, dolphins and birds) and beautiful sunrises and sunsets at sunrise point and sunset point with fantastic walking access around the beach and Koala Habitat, and situated across from the original homestead of the 1880s convict era, Tanilba House.

5 – 10 minute drive to local stores, cafes and restaurants.

Free parking under a carport right by the entrance.

** Please note that the property is not suitable for children due to water safety.