Does Wanderers Retreat Port Stephens have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Wanderers Retreat Port Stephens?

As of Aug 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wanderers Retreat Port Stephens on Aug 20, 2025 start from ₩178,446, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Wanderers Retreat Port Stephens pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Wanderers Retreat Port Stephens?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Wanderers Retreat Port Stephens?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

Where is Wanderers Retreat Port Stephens located?

Situated in Boat Harbour, this beach cottage is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from One Mile Beach Reserve and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Birubi Beach. Gan Gan Hill Lookout and Tomaree National Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Wanderers Retreat Port Stephens Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Jul 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

I loved being hidden away in the trees with nature. Everything about this place was amazing. I would highly recommend staying here

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Apr 16, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great place to stay

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Po

Apr 18, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Overall, it is a good place to stay for Port Stephens holidays. The only

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Dec 21, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

A wonderful gem close to the beach

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen

Oct 31, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

I would highly recommend this property it is in a serene peaceful and tranquil place to stay Cabins are beautiful and very comfortable

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

suzanne

Mar 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

I loved the serenityWe were met by the . was really informative and polite.Facilities are great. Ifyou take some groceries you can cook on the deck and not leave at all.The spa was beautiful at night where you can sit in there and watch the possums come down to eat.Highly recommend to stay here.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hardin

Nov 10, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Such a beautiful spot

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Jan 12, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Beautiful nature, quiet, convenient to One Mile Beach. Antony was helpful. Facilities were comfortable.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jagdeep

Jul 12, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Very nice, clean and quite place to stay. We loved our stay and will definitely go again:)

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shiri

Jan 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great stay

Wonderful place, boathouse was so spacious and comfortable. very very clean. Manger really nice with lots of useful tips. Kids loved the pool, beach was near by. Highly rerecorded!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Oct 11, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Very quiet & relaxing

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kiran

Sep 28, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort, communication

Amazing stay inside forest area. Comfortable and clean

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Mar 10, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

We really enjoy our stay here. A very quiet area surrounded by wonderful nature. Perfect to relax. The spa bath was exceptional, just gutted we couldn’t use it on the last day because of a storm. We didn’t have a car so moving around seemed challenging, however, the local bus services run every hour, so with careful planning you can explore the area even without your own vehicle. The host was super nice and always happy to help and his senior dog for me was probably the best thing about the entire experience. This lovely pup came to chill with us and nap on the porch, and she gave us so much love! Wish I could have stayed longer, this place absolutely deserves a visit. When in the area don’t forget to visit One Mile Beach, Shoal Bay, Fingal Bay, and Nelson Bay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liane

Oct 19, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Private. Loved the wildlife. Relaxing atmosphere

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Jan 21, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Perfect, quiet bush land setting with an easy walk to the beach plus access to on site pool and private spa. Would absolutely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Greg

Feb 2, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Very peaceful location.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Jun 13, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Wanderers retreat tree house accommodation was clean and amazing. Better than what the pictures are displayed on expedia.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Feb 29, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Prefect place to sit back and relax. Close by to everything you'd need and an easy walk to the beach. Will be staying again that is for sure.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edmund

Feb 16, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The Wanderer’s Retreat is an eco-friendly and perfect retreat accommodation suitable for families, couples and groups. The property is nestled in a serene rainforest environment and a short walk to One Mile Beach. We stayed in a self-contained tree house cottage with a spa bath that could fit at least two adults. We had a well-appointed, clean and spacious unit with a private parking space underneath for one vehicle. More remarkably than ever, we had a comfortable and relaxing one-night stay. We needed peace and quiet, and we got what we wished for. The queen bed was large for a couple and conducive to a good night sleep. Room amenities had a balance of luxury and environment sustainability. Foremost, our host Antony presented as a warm and friendly person who reflected the laidback Australian hospitality that we love and revere so much. This property is the place to be for a straightforward rest-and-relax staycation without breaking the bank!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Sep 19, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Spa was amazing at night time, looking up at the stars. Possums were very friendly followed us around everywhere & eat out of your hands.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Apr 27, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The wanderers retreat is a lovely spot. We will definitely be back. It was only a short drive to the town centre but felt like you were out in your own private rainforest. There was so much wildlife. A magpie family that visit several times a day, kookaburras and even a couple of cheeky possums.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yan

Feb 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

This is a great place for an escape into the rainforest. The cabin we had is with two bedrooms and a private hot tub. The kids had so much fun with the hot tub. We had lots of rain during our stay. Overnight we can hear the sound of the rain in the quiet woods. It just felt so nice. This place is also within walking discount to one mile beach. We went to the beach each afternoon during our stay. Kids enjoyed looking for crabs and playing with sands and water. Within a very short few minutes drive we could go to sand boarding places,dauphin watch cruise and koala sanctuary. No effort at all for driving. Before I booked i saw some reviews saying the place is not clean or the toilet smelt bad. But it didn’t happen to our cabin at all. Our cabin is well cleaned before we went in. Toilet also had no bad smell at all. The cabin is a bit old but that is within our expectations. The only thing we would want for an upgrade is the dinning table. It is a small table for 4 people and we have 5 of us so we can not have dinner together. But apart from that everything else is perfect and we highly recommend it for everyone who wants a quite escape into the rain forest. The property manager is very nice and polite.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Dec 3, 2023

Liked: Communication

The environment was beautiful and quiet with no road noise which allowed you to hear the lovely sound of local bird life. We feel this property was once upon a time a little slice of luxury. While it seems to be still priced for luxury, it’s a little tired and very dated. Blinds and bathroom grout were mouldy, the furniture lacquer was sticky, the kitchen cupboards had a funky smell, the mattress was not the most comfortable and the kitchen utilities are in need of an update. The owner advised on arrival that the previous owners had removed a main window blind which meant the morning sun shined directly onto your face in bed when it rose. We wouldn’t have booked had we known this. We simply think it was overpriced for what it offers.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Karen

Jan 30, 2023

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

We stayed with our three children for four nights. We were surprised by what we found - a very basic cabin with a drop toilet (not the luxury accommodation and composting toilet that was advertised). Initially, the owners were very nice but things started to go downhill. Beds are very uncomfortable. Since the units aren't cleaned regularly, the toilet started to have bugs, and the smell became much more noticeable. I did two loads of washing...despite the fact that they advertise a communal laundry, the female owner was extremely passive aggressive and locked the laundry door behind me when I left. It remained locked for the entirety of the next day and the next morning. There were a number of families staying at the property and some of the children had broken a fabric thing hanging over the pool and the male owner marched up to my husband and said "I'm pretty sure your children are the ones who destroyed this". It was definitely a group effort among all the children, and the blame doesn't rest solely on us. But, if you have accommodation that children are staying at, you can't blame them for making a game out of something flashy you have hanging over the pool. We felt so uncomfortable that we actually discussed leaving a night early. The beach nearby was wonderful and the setting was lovely. Shame about the owners and the false advertisement of the accommodation.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Baker

Jul 4, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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