Located within a 5-minute walk of Tomaree National Park, this vacation home is within a 15-minute stroll of Fingal Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a dining area, and a private yard.
d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles
Nelson Head Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles
Toboggan Hill Park - 11 min drive - 7.2 miles
Getting around
Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 38 min drive
Restaurants
Zenith Cafe, Restaurant and Bar - 4 min drive
Atmos - 4 min drive
Giwa Chicken & Beer - 6 min drive
Fingal Bay Cafe - 8 min walk
Seabreeze Bakery Cafe - 4 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Pet friendly Driftwood Cottage, 1-28 Farm Rd - W-Fi, Air Con and ground floor
This ground floor home is dog friendly and located only 400 metres from beautiful Fingal Bay beach. The short flat walk also takes you to a great beach-side enclosed dog park or just 600 metres away takes you to Fingal Bay shops which offers a take away shop, Friendly Grocer, Fingal Bay cellars and café and Fingal Bay Sports Club for a casual dinner.
Fingal beach is a glorious white sand beach tucked under Fingal Head, it is a family-friendly, patrolled surf beach which is perfect to catch a wave, catch a fish, or just catch a sunrise on your early morning walk or for a relaxing lunch/ afternoon drink or dinner overlooking the beach from the famous Saltwater restaurant.
Fingal is renowned for whale watching, there is a platform at the end of the beach under the headland where you can spot the whales passing by May to November.
Driftwood Cottage has been recently renovated with beautiful timber floors and a calming colour scheme throughout. The duplex has an earthy interior and features an open plan living area with Smart TV, free unlimited wi-fi and Reverse Cycle Air-Conditioning. A renovated, fully equipped kitchen is provided and has complete cooking facilities including electric cooktop, microwave, and the bonus of a family size fridge/ freezer and Air Fryer.
The main bedroom has timber floors and the comfort of a ceiling fan, bedroom two has a double bed and bedroom three has a King Single bed with an additional fold-out child’s bed available, the bathroom has a bath, shower, vanity and separate toilet.
Fantastic enclosed back yard which is perfect for the fur babies and children to play. There is a single garage which is used as a games room and has a ping pong table, this area also has the laundry and has a front loader washing machine. Fantastic enclosed yard with outdoor dining and gas BBQ flat plate provided.
There is off street parking in the driveway for two vehicles at the property. There is also additional free parking across the road for boats and trailers.
Bedroom 1 – Queen Bed + Ceiling Fan Bedroom 2 – Double Bed + Ceiling Fan Bedroom 3 – King Single + Fold Up Childrens Bed + Ceiling Fan
Linen
This property does not include sheets or towels, please bring your own or contact us to organise the linen hire service. The linen service is priced depending on your length of stay.
Linen Packs consists of two flat sheets, pillowcases, bath towels, bathmats, hand towels and tea towels (bring your own beach towels). The property provides pillows, blankets, and quilts.
Property Notes:
Pets are welcome at this property – there is a 500AUD bond required. Dogs only please.
This property does have Wi-Fi.
Parking: Driveway parking for two vehicles
Lift: No – all ground floor
Notes:
By making a payment for the booking warrants you and all guests staying will abide by the Code of Conduct for Short Term Rental Accommodation which can be viewed under the Guest Info tab on our website or via the link which will be sent to you in your booking confirmation email.
This property is to be used as holiday rental only, it is not to be used as a principal place of residence. Please refer to our Terms and conditions also found on the Guest Info tab on our website.
Only the guests staying at the property are permitted to be present. If you wish to have extra visitors (this includes day visitors) in addition to booked guests, you must advise us in writing prior to your stay and ensure you receive written permission if the property permits this.
Obligations to neighbours – Section 2.5.2 of the Code of Conduct
A guest must not at any time during the occupancy period:-
(a) create noise that because of its level, nature, character, or quality, or the time it is made, is likely to harm, offend, or unreasonably disrupt or interfere with the peace and comfort of neighbours and other occupants of the premises (b) act in a violent or threatening manner towards neighbours or other occupants of the premises (c) act in a manner that could reasonably be expected to cause alarm or distress to neighbours and other occupants of the premises (d) use or enjoy the premises in a manner, or for a purpose, that interferes unreasonably with the use or enjoyment of common property by neighbours and other occupants of the premises in a strata or community scheme (e) intentionally, recklessly or negligently cause damage to premises, any common property or any other communal facilities within the immediate vicinity of the premises, or any public property in the vicinity of the premises (f) intentionally, recklessly or negligently damage the personal property of neighbours of the premises or other occupants of a strata or community scheme.
This property is approved for holiday accommodation only, no extra bedding mattresses, tents, caravans or more cars than the property accommodates are allowed.
After hour emergency service is available 24/7 during your stay.
If you or any other guest receives a warning regarding excess noise or excess guests, you may be asked to leave the property immediately with no refund of monies.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 3 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a private yard, and a coffee maker.
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Single level property
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Unlimited smartphone data usage
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near the bay
Near the sea
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Table tennis
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Whale watching 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email with check-in information
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Check-in: 2:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Property Registration Number 2315,PID-STRA-49860
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
Property is also known as
43_620
Frequently asked questions
What's there to see close to this vacation home?
This vacation home in Fingal Bay is within a 10-minute walk of Fingal Beach and Tomaree National Park. You'll also find Shoal Bay Beach and Mount Tomaree within a short drive.
Will I be able to park at Pet friendly Driftwood Cottage, 1-28 Farm Rd - W-Fi, Air Con and ground floor?
Yes, there is a garage.
Is this vacation home next to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
What amenities will couples enjoy at Pet friendly Driftwood Cottage, 1-28 Farm Rd - W-Fi, Air Con and ground floor?
Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a smart TV and a kitchen as well as a garden.
Are there hot tubs at Pet friendly Driftwood Cottage, 1-28 Farm Rd - W-Fi, Air Con and ground floor?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home offer breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Are there connecting rooms at Pet friendly Driftwood Cottage, 1-28 Farm Rd - W-Fi, Air Con and ground floor?
No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.
How far is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown), which is 25.3 mi away (38 minutes by car).
Can I book a room with a balcony at Pet friendly Driftwood Cottage, 1-28 Farm Rd - W-Fi, Air Con and ground floor?
No, you won't find house with balconies at Pet friendly Driftwood Cottage, 1-28 Farm Rd - W-Fi, Air Con and ground floor.
Pet friendly Driftwood Cottage, 1-28 Farm Rd - W-Fi, Air Con and ground floor Reviews
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10/10 Excellent
Shannon M.
Mar 11, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Extremely clean and tidy. Everything needed to cook all meals was also available :) Perfect place for our first ‘pet friendly’ holiday. Our little fur ball loved it
Shannon M.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
8/10 Good
Deni F.
Jul 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed our stay at Driftwood. This is a lovely little compact house and great backyard for our dogs. It's set back one street away from the beach and was a really quiet area, so very relaxing. The house was modern and clean. It was great to have the tv with Netflix and we enjoyed the table tennis and darts. The only thing we would have loved to have was a Nespresso coffee pod machine.
Deni F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Angela T.
Nov 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great family home
We stayed at Driftwood Cottage for a week. The house is very well appointed and had almost everything we needed. We enjoyed he outdoor garden and BBQ area too and there was plenty of room for our dog to explore. Access to table tennis and a dart board in the garage was a nice bonus. The home is walking distance to the beach, walking tracks and local shops which made it a terrific holiday for our family.