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Skippers By The Bay - Lemon Tree Passage

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Skippers By The Bay - Lemon Tree Passage provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Skippers By The Bay - Lemon Tree Passage


Skippers by the Bay – Lemon Tree Passage



Family-friendly boating and fishing haven within easy walking distance to the water. Perfect for families, fishing groups, boating enthusiasts and coastal adventurers, this relaxed holiday stay offers unbeatable water access and extremely rare parking for multiple cars, boats and trailers. Just 300m from the foreshore, marina, netted swim area, playground and the premier 6-lane boat ramp on Port Stephens, you’ll be on the water within minutes.



Highlights



  • Huge secure off-street parking—space for 3+ car + boat combinations or up to 8 vehicles

  • Sleeps up to 14 guests

  • Walk / 30 seconds to 6-lane boat ramp + marina

  • Family-friendly streets + parks

  • Netted swimming area, BBQs, shelters + playground

  • Excellent access to fishing + crabbing

  • Walk to fish & chips + award-winning seafood restaurants

  • Launch once + explore everywhere



Unbeatable Water Access


Only a few hundred metres away is Port Stephens’ premier ramp, capable of launching large vessels up to approx. 30ft with ample vehicle + trailer parking. You can also leave your boat in at the nearby marina during your stay.



From here you can explore Tilligerry Creek (great fishing + Mud & blue swimmer crabs), Karuah, Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest, the Myall River system and Nelson Bay, Mt Tomaree & walking trails (~30min by road / ~10min by boat). This is a favourite base for river, bay + offshore fishing, comps, boating trips + family days.



The Home


A clean, relaxed + private base ideal for families + boating groups.



  • Fast Wi-Fi

  • Air-conditioning

  • Full kitchen

  • Comfortable bedrooms

  • Laundry access

  • Outdoor grassed yard (pet friendly)

  • Undercover entertaining area with Weber BBQ (gas provided)



Walk to Food & Essentials


All within a short stroll: award-winning seafood restaurant, local fish & chips, cafés, general stores, public BBQs + clean amenities, Netted safe swimming pool at park area.



Family-Focused


Lemon Tree Passage is a quiet waterside village with calm foreshore areas, shaded lawns, a netted swimming enclosure, playground, bike-friendly paths and picnic spaces. Peaceful, safe and perfect for making memories.



Exceptional Parking


Extremely rare large off-street secure parking.



  • Large boats + trailers

  • Multiple vehicles

  • Jet skis + tinnies

  • Fishing gear

  • Work vehicles


Plenty of room for loading, rinsing, rigging + gear preparation.



Fishing & Activities


A great base whether you’re chasing snapper off Broughton Island, flathead, bream, mud crabs or blue swimmers. Perfect for groups, families, comps or relaxed adventures.



Close to Regional Highlights



  • Nelson Bay

  • Myall River

  • Tea Gardens / Hawks Nest

  • Soldiers Point

  • Stockton Beach

  • Fingal Bay

  • Boat Harbour

  • Shoal Bay

  • Mt Tomaree

  • Shark Island Lighthouse

  • Tilligerry Creek

  • Fingal Bay


Plus multiple beaches + waterways that are boat-friendly.



Great For



  • Families

  • Fishing comps + boating trips

  • Weekend escapes

  • Longer coastal stays

  • Kayaking + jetskiing

  • Relaxation + nature breaks



Summary


Skippers by the Bay offers an ideal combination of excellent water + marina access, huge secure parking for boats + vehicles, family-friendly amenities, nearby dining + services, safe swimming and a peaceful coastal atmosphere. The perfect base for boating, watersports, fishing adventures + relaxed family holidays in beautiful Lemon Tree Passage, Port Stephens.



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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please put used bedding & towels in laundry tub🙏
Any dishes or cuttlery are to be cleaned & dried please. Please take out rubbish, food scraps & put in bins 🙂
Give general tidy up of home ready for our cleaners 😃
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 25 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-85862, 2319

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Lemon Tree Passage is home to this holiday home. Heritage Light House Cottage and Nelson Head Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Oakvale Farm and Fauna World and Pacific Dunes Golf Course. Salamander Super Strike and Toboggan Hill Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Lemon Tree Passage travel guide
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Lemon Tree Passage, NSW

What's nearby

  • Newcastle Beach showing general coastal views, landscape views and a sandy beach
    Newcastle Beach
    43 min drive - 53.3 km
  • Tilligerry Creek
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mallabula Parkway Reserve
    6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • University of Newcastle
    37 min drive - 52.9 km
  • John Hunter Hospital
    42 min drive - 54.0 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cheeky Dog
    33 min drive
  • Crest Birubi Beach
    29 min drive
  • Anna Bay
    27 min drive
  • The Coffee Maker
    34 min drive
  • Moby's Bar
    34 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Skippers By The Bay - Lemon Tree Passage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Skippers By The Bay - Lemon Tree Passage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Skippers By The Bay - Lemon Tree Passage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Skippers By The Bay - Lemon Tree Passage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Skippers By The Bay - Lemon Tree Passage located?

Situated in Lemon Tree Passage, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Tilligerry Creek and within 3 miles (5 km) of Mallabula Parkway Reserve and Rookes Point Reserve. Gir-um-bit State Conservation Area is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

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Skippers By The Bay - Lemon Tree Passage Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The place is really great so spacious. Tidy, neat and clean. Very big Backyard for family gathering and BBQ. We had 5 toddlers running around at the backyard and playing. We loved the area peace and quiet. We only have a suggestion please - to keep a microwave in the kitchen. Thank you so much for making our stay memorable and we highly recommend this place for family of 10 plus cause it is very big.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Riva H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very comfortable, clean and tidy, and everything was available. The area was quiet and close to the sea., the neighbors were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025