The Family Entertainer - with sweeping water views

Hi Chris, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear you found the property comfortable and enjoyed the games room. It's certainly a fantastic space to keep everyone entertained, especially on those rainy days! It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back to beautiful Port Stephens again soon! Stay Port Stephens Team

Hi Annie, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed the property and its facilities, particularly the pool and ping pong tables. However, we are disappointed to see that the property received a 2-star rating primarily due to the dishwasher not working during your stay. Unfortunately, appliances can occasionally break down unexpectedly, and while we understand the inconvenience this caused, it was a situation beyond our control. Our team made every effort to resolve the issue during your stay, contacting four different tradespeople, all of whom advised they were unavailable over the weekend. Despite this, we still arranged for our handyman to attend the property to investigate whether it was something he could repair. Since your departure, the dishwasher has been assessed by a technician, and a replacement part has been ordered to rectify the issue. While we completely understand your frustration, as outlined in our terms and conditions, refunds are not provided for unexpected appliance breakdowns. We do, however, make every reasonable effort to address maintenance issues as promptly as possible, as we did in this instance. We appreciate that washing dishes for a group of 10 was inconvenient, and we sincerely apologise for the disruption. However, we do feel our team made every effort to assist under the circumstances. Stay Port Stephens Team

Dear Lesley, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that the property exceeded your expectations and comfortably accommodated your group of 12. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the pool table, table tennis, and the fantastic location. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the BBQ lighting and will certainly look into this for future guests. We couldn't agree more about the spectacular views – they really are something special and even better in person! Thank you again for choosing to stay with us. We hope to welcome you and your family back to Port Stephens in the future. Warm regards, The Stay Port Stephens Team

Hi Donna, Thank you for taking the time to review the property, we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the home. We hope to welcome you back to Port Stephens for a future stay. Stay Port Stephens Team

Hi David, Thank you for your great review. We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed the spectacular deck views—especially with such fantastic weather during your stay. It’s wonderful to know the home suited your group so well, with plenty of space and those extra touches like the snooker and ping pong tables adding to the experience. We’re also glad you found the location convenient and the property well maintained. Thank you for recommending it to others—it means a lot. We’d love to welcome you back again for another group getaway in the future. Stay Port Stephens Team

On behalf of the team at Stay Port Stephens, I would like to thank you for staying with us!

Hi Stephen, Thank you for taking the time to review the property. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again in the future.

Hi Steve, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear the home was a great base for your golf trip and that you and your mates enjoyed the space, comfort, and beautiful bay views. It’s always a pleasure hosting groups who make the most of everything the area has to offer. We’d love to welcome you all back again for another stay in the future! Kind regards, The Stay Port Stephens Team

Hi Sara, Thank you for your lovely review. We’re so pleased to hear you and the girls had a fantastic weekend away and enjoyed the space, multiple bathrooms, beautiful views, and the convenient location close to Rick Stein’s and local cafés. We also really appreciate your feedback regarding the missing items. This has been noted with our housekeeping team to ensure essentials like bin liners, cleaning products, and coffee supplies are properly stocked for future stays. Stay Port Stephens Team

On behalf of the team at Stay Port Stephens, I would like to thank you for staying with us!

Thank you for your review! We’re so glad to hear you had an enjoyable stay at Salamander Bay. We hope to welcome you back for another great visit soon!

On behalf of the team at Stay Port Stephens, I would like to thank you for staying with us!

Hi Alfred, We’re so pleased to hear the accommodation suited your whole family well, even with the wet weather. It’s lovely to know everyone was comfortable across the generations. We really appreciate your suggestion about adding a light over the BBQ — that’s a great idea and something we’ll definitely look into. Stay Port Stephens Team

Hi Dorothy, Thank you for the wonderful review, we are thrilled to hear your family enjoyed their stay at the property. We hope you made some ever lasting memories. Stay Port Stephens Stay Port Stephens

On behalf of the team at Stay Port Stephens, I would like to thank you for staying with us!

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, Mach! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the stunning 180-degree ocean views, the well-presented home, and the fully equipped kitchen. It’s fantastic to know you made the most of every moment. We’d love to welcome you back again soon! Kind regards, The Stay Port Stephens Team

Hi Jonathan thank you for staying at The Family Entertainer. I look forward to the your next visit for the sailing regatta!

Thanks so much for sharing your feedback and experience with us. We hope to see you again soon.

Thank you for the great review! We can’t wait to have you back at Stay Port Stephens.

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your group enjoyed all the amenities and felt cozy in the space. We appreciate you taking our call that evening and kindly adjusting the noise level for the following night. As part of our commitment to our neighborhood, we do have a no-noise policy to ensure everyone has a peaceful environment. We’re so glad you had an amazing stay, and we’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime!

Hi Phillip, Thank you for your feedback! We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed the well-equipped space and beautiful views. We appreciate your comments regarding the shower setup and appliance instructions—accessibility and ease of use are important to us. We'll certainly take your suggestions on board and look at adding printed instructions to make things more convenient for all guests. Stay Port Stephens