Originally a fishing village, Anna Bay in New South Wales, Australia, has become a great seaside escape thanks to its gorgeous beaches and sand attractions. With available recreations such as surfing, exploring aquatic life, and picnicking, Anna Bay is home to many local businesses and communities enjoying the nature-given wonder of the coast. Worimi Conservation Lands offer one of these great gifts, namely the most massive moving coastal dune in the south of the earth, Stockton Bight Sand Dunes. This attraction provides activities such as camelback riding, quad bike driving, and sandboarding. If you’re traveling to this side of New South Wales, check out the best Airbnb vacation rentals in Anna Bay, Australia.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 11, 2024.
1. Blissful two-bedroom beach apartment (from USD 79)
Located 500 m (1,640 ft) from Birubi Beach, this property is ideal for beach-lovers visiting Anna Bay. The apartment has laundry equipment, internet, a full kitchen, parking, and outdoor amenities for your stay. With two bedrooms and a modern open-plan layout, this lovely rental would fit any getaway with family or friends.
Additionally, enjoy the local community with its supermarket, gas station, bakery, restaurants, pizzeria, pub, coffee shops, and salons just a few minutes away. This rental is also near other beaches such as One Mile Beach, Samurai Beach, and Stockton Bight Sand Dunes, where you can go for quad bike rides, sandboarding, and even camel and horseback riding.
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the whole area is a bit of a black spot for phone coverage so the wifi was very appreciatedreal coffee and other extras for breakfast were very much appreciatedwe were extremely comfortable staying for 7 nightsCleanliness:
clean and quick check inthe place is clean and tidyvery clean accommodation and a great showerthe place was clean and beds were comfortablethe cottage is clean and very nicely furnishedHost:
deb is a wonderful hostdeb is an outstanding hostdeb was a welcoming and friendly host with lots of local tips to sharedeb was a great hostyou are lovely hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was perfectperfect location just 5 min walk to the beachthe location is a walk to birubi beach and close to other attractions for childrenthe location is also bery goodgreat place in a great location
2. Captivating four-bedroom home with pool (from USD 153)
Boasting a large space for up to eight people, this property provides the necessities of any vacation—and more! This Airbnb will make your family trip or posse escape an experience to remember with its quality furniture, full kitchen, four bedrooms, and roomy indoor and outdoor dining spaces.
Modern amenities include an air conditioning system, internet, a dishwasher, a private pool, and a laundry area. Pets are welcome too, so go ahead and bring your furry companion. This residential bungalow offers free parking and is within walking distance of stores, local pubs, and restaurants.
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kids retreat and pool area were a bonus in the summer months can’t wait to stay here againwith a lovely backyard and a great pool the house was perfect for usvery good space at backyard with bbq and poolthe bed pillows and linen were super luxurious and so comfortablethe house was much cuter and more comfortable than we expectedCleanliness:
it was clean and well equippedpeter’s getaway was very clean and welcomingnice clean house wish it was warmer to take advantage of the poolplace was exactly as described very clean and even had some pantry items and toiletries suppliedvery comfortable clean and well situatedHost:
peter is a lovely host thank youpeter was very prompt with responses and a great hostowner was easy to communicate with - pool was goodwell presented home and a very thoughtful hostpeter was very friendly helpful and accomodating with any questions we did haveRead more reviewsLocation:
great location only a few minutes away from the beachthe place is in an awesome locationgreat getaway in a lovely neighbourhoodlocation was perfect with adequate parking spaces in drivewayit is in a great location for a weekend beach getaway with good friends
3. Schafe’s Shack (from USD 98)
Enjoy a snuggly trip with 3 companions in this fully renovated 1960s home conveniently located near the beautiful beaches of Anna Bay. Schafe’s Shack is a one-bedroom rental supplemented with wireless internet, air conditioning, and heating. It also has a fully functioning kitchen, an outdoor grill, and covered parking for both car and boat.
The cozy living area and bedroom will make you feel at home after you enjoy the local shops and the nearby beaches. Birubi Beach is just a seven-minute walk away, while Anna Bay Tavern is only five minutes from the property.
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the shack is as displayed in the pictures and the bed is very comfortableand very comfortable for our family of 4Cleanliness:
super quiet and clean place to stayneat tidy & cleanruth and john's place was spotlessly clean aesthetically decorated and comfortably equippedplace is really nice clean and very convenientbed was comfy accommodation clean and homelyHost:
hosts were friendly and accommodatingruth and john were lovely hoststhe host’s ruth & john were lovely and were there to offer any help you wantedthe hosts were very welcoming and helpful without being intrusiveruth and john were wonderful hosts who made us feel very welcome we’d gladly recommend this to others :)Read more reviewsLocation:
perfect location - very close to the beacha perfectly appointed space in a great locationperfect spot close to an amazing beacheasy walk to birubi beach as welllittle piece of paradise in a perfect location close to beach & shops
4. Robyn’s Nest Hideaway (from USD 104)
Situated 10 minutes away from Nelson Bay, this private and quiet vacation rental provides a peaceful stay in Anna Bay. Robyn’s Nest Hideaway is a secluded property that backs onto bushland. Accommodating four guests, it offers two bedrooms and one-and-a-half bathrooms.
This Airbnb has convenient off-street parking, air conditioning, heating, a full kitchen, and laundry spaces. Accessible features include support railings and a shower chair in the spacious bathroom. Your small friendly pets are also welcome to join in the fun.
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very good kitchen nice lounge and great outdoor areaCleanliness:
very clean and well organisedthe place is very clean and quietthe place was clean and tidyclean quiet and wonderful place to staya very cosy comfy quiet and clean place to stayHost:
roger and robin are very good hoststhey were very friendly and showed us aroundthe hosts are delightful toorobyn and roger were amazing hosts and i can’t speak highly enough of themroger and robyn are a great hostRead more reviewsLocation:
very close to beautiful beachesa perfect location for a relaxing weekend awaygreat location few minutes drive to beach and local shopthe location is perfect around the corner from birnibi beach a short drive to nelson bay etceverything is so close and nice to drive around
5. Ruby Tuesday (from USD 173)
This recently renovated two-bedroom house features an open and fresh design suitable for groups of four. Couples would equally love and enjoy this rental, too. Ruby Tuesday is only a 10-minute walk to the beach, and the backyard even has direct access to the famous sand dunes. Another way of getting around is going to the end of the street, where you can ride 4x4 trucks to different attractions.
The kitchen comes with an oven, a dishwasher, and other appliances, so you can enjoy cooking meals. An outside entrainment area is also available to spice up any activity. Other amenities include two parking spaces, wireless internet, air conditioning, a sound system, a smart TV, and even bicycles!
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comfortable beds & the lockable backyard is a bonusthe house provides all you need for a comfortable and relaxing stayCleanliness:
clean & modern and very child friendlyhouse was cute clean and had everything g we wantedvery clean & child friendly secure & quiet placeperfect spot so close to birubi beach the home is clean and modern yet very cozyjess and matt were very quick to respond and their place was super cleanHost:
jess & matt were excellent hostsjess and matt were very prompt and helpful with questionsmatt is the most responsive host i have ever had through airbnbaccess to the property was super easy and we received super quick responses from the hostsjess & matts place has everything you need they have so many little helpful additions iRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is amazinga very cute house in a great locationclose to great beach and sand dunesfantastic location with gorgeous birubi beach only walking distancegreat house with a great location right near the beach
6. Cozy cottage by the beach (from USD 98)
This charming cottage is just 200 m (656 ft) away from Birubi Beach. Laundry equipment is available for convenience, while the kitchen allows you to do hassle-free cooking with basic equipment.
Internet access, air conditioning, and heating are all provided for extra comfort. The property also allows in-site parking for your vehicles and smoking on the premises. Pets are also welcome.
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free wifi was a plus for access for workvery comfortable clean good wifi & free to air tv + netflix availableprivate outdoor space outdoor shower comfortably air conditioned (we visited in very hot weather)we had a nice and comfortable stay at chris's placeCleanliness:
clean and cosysparkling clean and private studiothe accommodation was very clean and comfortablethe place was clean spacious and had many thoughtful touches such as jam milk and some bougie butterthe place is well located very close to a beautiful dog friendly beach clean and tidyHost:
chris was friendly and happy to help us with any questions we hadgood and helpful response simple but well equipped placechris is a great host nicely surprised by the goodies in the fridge and fruit platterchris is a great and friendly host and responded quickly to any queriesthanks so much chris great hostRead more reviewsLocation:
great location for the beachfantastic location with an easy walk to the beacha brilliant location so close to the beachnear the beach with an easy walklocation was just fantastic for our activities
7. Bright three-bedroom apartment for seven
Perfect for mid-sized groups, this apartment has been fully renovated and can sleep seven people in three bedrooms. The open and modern interior is bright and spacious. A full-sized fridge, an oven, a dishwasher, kitchen tools, and dishware are available in the fully equipped kitchen. It even has a breakfast nook with four bar chairs.
Other amenities include a study nook and accessories for your devices, high-speed internet, reverse-cycle air conditioning, and multiple wardrobes in the bedrooms. Best of all, it is only three minutes away by foot from Birubi Beach.
Anna Bay, New South Wales, Australia
32.87 km (20.5 mi) from Newcastle MuseumSuperhostAccommodates: 6
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natural light fills the roomsmy kids really had good night time with the netflix tvthe unit was perfect for our weekend away-it was extremely comfortable and modernvery spacious and bright apartment with everything you would needthe apartment is very comfortable: bright spacious quiet as well as very nicely furnished and equippedCleanliness:
everything is clean and tidyvery clean and stylish placeimpeccably clean comfortable beautiful homethe place is clean and looks greatsandra’s place is a very clean modern quiet placeHost:
sandra was a great hostvery friendly and helpful hosther place was very accommodating and comfortablesandra was so helpful and always reachablegreat stay - beautiful location great host and would recommend for families or couplesRead more reviewsLocation:
perfect location and close to everythinggreat location next to the sand dunesamazing location 2 min walk to beautiful beachgreat place in a great locationlocation is superb and sandra is very accommodating
8. One-bedroom garden cottage
This hidden gem in Anna Bay sits in a 2-ac (0.8-ha) land, perfect for any couple looking to spend time away from the bustling city. This tranquil lodge comes with modern amenities for a comfortable getaway. These include a private saltwater pool, laundry equipment, air conditioning and heating systems, outdoor barbecue and dining, parking, and a full kitchen. Long-term stays are also welcome.
There are also plenty of establishments located 200 m (656 ft) from the property, such as butchers, seafood markets, restaurants, and local transportation to nearby beaches.
Anna Bay, New South Wales, Australia
34.51 km (21.5 mi) from Newcastle MuseumSuperhostAccommodates: 2
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it has a bbq a fully equipped kitchen and even fresh herbs from the gardenthe bed is comfortable with great sheetswe love the fact that the pantry/kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need for cookingCleanliness:
guest house was really clean and as describedthe place is very clean including the pool areaexcellent place to stay comfortable and clean hosts were very hospitablewhat a great hideaway we arrived on a cold wet afternoon to a warm dry and cosy get awayHost:
annie and ant were great hostsshe was very organised and helpfulannie was very knowledgeable of the area and extremely helpfulthank you so much anne for being a super hostshe is so nice kind approachable and informativeRead more reviewsLocation:
location is great and close to a number of beaches and restaurantsthe place is tucked away behind a beautiful property in the middle of a lush gardenlocation is very close to attractions beach cafes and shopssuch a relaxing place full of birds and lovely plantsanne's place is a great place to relax and unwind
9. The Pit Stop
The Pit Stop is a budget-friendly studio apartment for any individual or couple looking to enjoy Anna Bay. Located on the main road in Port Stephens, it boasts a convenient spot near local attractions. Nelson and Salamander Bays are only 10 minutes away.
This rental offers off-street parking, internet connection, and controlled air conditioning and heating. Cozy spaces of The Pit Stop include a kitchenette, a living area with comfy furniture, and a balcony with outdoor seating.
Anna Bay, New South Wales, Australia
33.65 km (21.0 mi) from Newcastle MuseumSuperhostAccommodates: 2
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very clean & homelyit was very clean and had everything that we neededa clean and comfy place for my overnight staynice clean space with private entranceplace was well equipped clean and quietHost:
sam is an excellent host quick response and everything well preparedhost was very easy to deal with & reply when we couldn’t find the entrysamantha and greg were great hosts — very helpful and accommodatingsam was a great host she was very informative and helpfulgreat host helpful advice with where to go around the area would recommend to other travellersRead more reviewsLocation:
was a great central locationgreat location for our needs with everything just a walk away and a short drive to great beachesgreat location and really good valuea great place so close to town and within an easy drive to the local attractionsa lovely little studio in a great location
10. Anna Bay’s Retro Retreat
This 90s-themed guesthouse for 3 is perfect for couples, friends, or small families. The open-plan layout of the living, kitchen, and dining area creates a compact yet spacious dwelling. Its comfy furniture and pleasing interiors are complemented by the private entrance, backyard seating, and outdoor grill.
Despite its retro design, this rental offers internet and modern equipment for your cooking needs. This charming “granny flat” turns any vacation into a cozy stay, especially with it just being 2 km (1.2 mi) from Port Stephen’s top surfing beaches and 25 minutes to the airport.
Anna Bay, New South Wales, Australia
34.54 km (21.5 mi) from Newcastle MuseumSuperhostAccommodates: 3
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from tea coffee and light breakfast meals to lovely moisturisers after a day in the sunit's a quite and comfortable place i totally recommend it thanks annekeCleanliness:
excellent cleanliness highly recommendit was clean funky and perfect for our young familyanneke’s set up is beautiful clean and comfybeds were comfy everything was sparkling clean and there was a lovely outdoor spacethe flat is clean and stylish with lots of retro touchesHost:
thank you anneke for your host :)the friendly landlord greeted us when we arrivedthe hosts were amazing and were quick to respond to our requests whilst still valuing eachother's privacyanneke was a wonderful host and her place was as advertisedgreat place to stay host was lovely and accomodating will definitely come back in the futureRead more reviewsLocation:
nice location as this is a few minutes drive to all activites nearby nelson baygreat location very peaceful and quietwe loved our stay liked the retro touches and the location was idealvery thoughtful place and great locationlocation is great perfect distance to all the different beaches and amenities
Find the best lodging for your beach getaway
Anna Bay offers the ideal summer vacation in New South Wales, Australia. It hosts great local establishments, welcoming communities, and mesmerizing natural wonders. Choose from this list of Airbnb vacation rentals for a comfortable and relaxing stay as you experience the best of Anna Bay.
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