Celeste, 26 Bonito Street – Tranquil, Stylish & Pet friendly

From $376 per night
6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2.5 Bathrooms
2 Car spaces
Tranquil, Stylish, ducted air conditioning throughout and a Haven for pets - Two minute stroll through the waterfront reserve to bush-lined Bagnall's Beach, a nature lover's paradise.

Set in an exotic garden featuring aloe and cactus, and overlooking the magnificent gum trees of Bagnall's Beach reserve, Celeste offers tranquil & stylish accommodation with ducted air conditioning throughout and sleeps up to six guests and small to medium well-behaved dogs.

Bagnall's Beach is a 24hr off-leash beach, so our guest doggies think it’s paradise too.

The house exudes a relaxed ambience. It is spacious and light filled, and all on one level, one step above ground. With a unique layout, the two living areas and kitchen wrap around a private sunny, north east facing courtyard.
Sheltered from winter westerlies and open to cooling north-easterly summer breezes, the grassed courtyard invites alfresco meals and relaxation both summer and winter.

It’s an ideal spot for a game of Boules or Finska, with your afternoon cocktail.

The courtyard gas BBQ is accessed directly off the kitchen, with a retractable awning over the outdoor table.

The courtyard is enclosed by a 90cm high fence, providing security and easy supervision of toddlers and pets.

The large central kitchen is well equipped for preparing a holiday feast, with large oven, family size fridge, dishwasher, microwave and the requisite small appliances. Pantry basics are supplied.

Two spacious, attractively furnished, living areas make it a great multi-generational holiday house.

The family room offers a large smart TV, with Netflix, Blu-ray and DVD player.

The front living room has a 10 seat dining table, and an inviting lounge area for quiet reading, or after dinner conversation.

The second and third bedrooms are located at the rear of the house adjacent the three way family bathroom, with bath and shower room, separate vanity area and a separate toilet.

The Master Bedroom, Ensuite and Guest toilet are tucked away at the front of the house, affording privacy and quiet.

Lux Australian Botanical toiletries supplied.

LOCATION

Three minutes walk to Bagnalls Beach, a nature lover’s paradise. It has an unspoiled bush backdrop, with a resident flock of black swans, abundant birdlife, and dolphins feeding off the point at dusk.

Bagnalls Beach offers calm, child-friendly swimming or paddle boarding and canoeing.

Nearby Dutchies Beach is a calm protected cove, perfect for swimming at any tide. It is a pleasant ten minute walk away, along the foreshore reserve, shaded by trees, with several lovely children’s playgrounds and picnic areas along the way.

You’ll love morning and evening walks along the beach or the bush track behind the beach surrounded by birdsong, and the everchanging vistas across the bay.

The sunrise and sunset views are magical, and the winter sunsets particularly stunning.

The scenic bayside pathway runs right from our door, via continuous foreshore parkland, to Nelson Bay village, a 20 minute walk. Many lovely cafes and restaurants to choose from, and boutique shopping for those with a keen eye.

The location is very central. Salamander shopping centre, Nelson Bay Village, Tomaree Aquatic Centre, the Anchorage Resort and golf courses, are all within 5 minutes by car. Shoal Bay, Fingal Bay and the oceanside surf beaches, One Mile and Birubi are all within 10 to 5mins drive, as are most of the major Port Stephens attractions.

Bedroom Configuration - Sleeps 6

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed + Ensuite + Walk-in robe + Ceiling Fan + Linen + Bed Making. Separate toilet adjacent bedroom.
Bedroom 2: King Bed + Ceiling Fan + Linen + Bed Making
Bedroom 3: King Bed + Ceiling Fan + Linen + Bed Making
Bedrooms 2 and 3 can be made as a 2 x single beds per room. Please advise when booking.

Linen: This property provides sheets and bath towels, pillows blankets and quilts. You’ll find comfortable mattresses made up with flax linen and cotton

Please bring your own beach towels.

Property Notes:

There is a $200 security deposit

Pets are welcome: please contact our booking adviser if more than one dog. Larger dogs generally not appropriate to the house set-up. Note: 90cm high fence

This property has Wi-Fi.

Parking: There is a single garage, and room for a boat in the driveway.

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.

 

STRA Permit ID: PID-STRA-727

Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Air Conditioning: Reverse Cycle
  • Bath Tub
  • Bathroom
  • BBQ
  • Books
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Close to Playground
  • Close to Shopping
  • Close to Waterfront
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Crockery and Cutlery
  • Dining Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Ducted reverse cycle air-conditioning
  • DVD Player
  • Games
  • Garage
  • Garage parking
  • Garden
  • Ground Floor
  • Hairdryer
  • Heating
  • Hot Water
  • Iron and Board
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Linen Provided
  • Long-term renters welcome
  • Lounge Room
  • Microwave Oven
  • Outdoor Area
  • Outdoor Furniture
  • Oven
  • Parking
  • Pet Friendly Accommodation
  • Refrigerator
  • Shower
  • Smoke Alarm
  • Stove
  • Television
  • Toaster
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Washing Machine
  • Wi-Fi
  • Yard

Linen

This property does include sheets and towels, pillows, blankets, and quilts.


Bedding Configuration

Bedroom 1
  • Queen Bed x 1
  • Shower
  • Toilet
Bedroom 2
  • King Bed x 1
Bedroom 3
  • King Bed x 1
Main Bathroom
  • Bath
  • Shower
  • Toilet
Powder Room
  • Toilet

Location

26 Bonito Street, Corlette NSW 2315

Reviews

4.91/5 (38 reviews)

A gem! Stylish, light-filled and relaxed!

Elizabeth | 2nd February 2026
5/5

As always, our family and groodle loved our stay in this special house. The house is light filled, super clean, well equipped and beautifully decorated. The photos don't do it justice! The 2 living areas allowed us all to enjoy company/TV or quiet relaxation. Just a 2 minute stroll to the dog friendly Bagnalls Beach and lovely 15 min coastal stroll into Nelson Bay. We loved the garden and the dog friendly court-yard where we enjoyed the big comfy chairs and lovely views with our G&Ts. Thankyou!

Reply 2nd February 2026

Hi Elizabeth, thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled that you, your family, and your groodle loved the house. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the light-filled spaces, the garden, and the dog-friendly courtyard—and that the living areas worked so well for both relaxation and company. We’re glad you got to make the most of the beach and coastal walks too! We’d love to welcome you back anytime for another stay. McGrath Port Stephens

A tranquil visit in Corlette

Lisa | 1st April 2025
4.875/5

After a busy few months in Sydney it was great to escape to Corlette. Celeste is that wonderful haven where after a day’s activity you can relax in peace. It’s walking proximity to Bagnalls Beach for a stroll, Dutchies for a swim and Nelson Bay for a coffee is fantastic. Celeste is the perfect place to stay as it has all the comforts of home, with a fully resourced kitchen, which makes eating in so much more enjoyable, with three choices of dining areas available.

Reply 1st April 2025

Thank you Lisa, for sharing your experience! It’s wonderful to hear that Celeste provided the perfect escape after your busy months in Sydney. The location is ideal—close to everything you could need, yet peaceful enough for a true retreat. It’s great that you were able to enjoy a variety of activities, whether it was a leisurely stroll to Bagnalls Beach, a swim at Dutchies, or a relaxing coffee in Nelson Bay. Having a well-equipped kitchen and multiple dining spaces really does make a difference when you’re looking to unwind. We’re so glad to know Celeste helped make your stay relaxing and enjoyable! Hope you’ll visit again soon! McGrath Port Stephens

it was excellent

Daniel | 27th February 2025
4.75/5

it was really spacious, lovely garden area out the back with the frangipani trees. I really appreciated the little touches: organic coffee pods, if I'd known they had those I wouldn't have brought my own with me, good quality condiments not cheap stuff. It's a great location for the dog friendly beach too.

Reply 6th March 2025

Hi Daniel, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed the spaciousness of the property and the lovely garden with the frangipani trees—it’s always a peaceful spot to relax. We’re also happy you appreciated the little touches, like the organic coffee pods and quality condiments. It’s always our goal to make sure guests feel comfortable and well taken care of, so we’re glad it made a difference for you. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the location too, especially being so close to the dog-friendly beach! We’d love to welcome you back anytime. Best regards, McGrath Port Stephens

Beautiful Beach House

Jon | 26th October 2024
5/5

Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful beach house. This was our first time in Port Stephens area and we will be back - hopefully to your house. It is so comfortably decorated and the kitchen is so well equipped, that it feels like home. We love the decor and there are so many cosy places to sit in the sun and read.

Reply 26th October 2024

Thank you Jon for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you felt at home in our beach house and enjoyed your stay in Port Stephens. It’s great to know you appreciated the decor and the cozy spots for relaxing in the sun. We can’t wait to welcome you back for your next visit—there’s always more to explore in this beautiful area! McGrath Port Stephens

Absolutely Loved the Property

Kylie | 10th July 2024
4.875/5

Our first time here and have absolutely loved it. We have been coming to Nelson Bay for 22 years and wish we had found this beautiful home many years ago. The house is in the perfect location for our gorgeous Marli with the dog beach being just across the road and walking distance to Nelson Bay. We found the house so comforting and warm, it felt like home away from home. We can't wait to come back next year!

Lovely Home - Very Peaceful

Olivia | 27th April 2024
5/5

Lovely home - very peaceful. We always enjoy our stay. We appreciate all the appointments which make it a home from home for us. We have stayed about seven times and look forward to our return visit.

Loved our holiday at Celeste

Anne | 14th April 2024
4.875/5

We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday at Celeste. The house is really beautiful, the garden and surrounds very picturesque and the easy access to Bagnalls Beach great for our family and fur baby.

Wonderful!

Megan | 17th March 2024
5/5

Three generations of our family stayed for a week in this beautifully decorated and welcome house. Did I say house? It was more like staying in a friends’ home. We had everything we needed, multiple spaces to relax and the kitchen was really well equipped (sharp knives, never happens!!). When we return to Nelson Bay we would definitely want to stay here again.

Relax and Unwind in this Beautiful Home

Megan | 13th March 2024
5/5

The family have had a lovely time and have very much enjoyed your home. The carefully curated garden (inside and out) paired with the unique design aspects have provided the perfect space for us to relax and unwind. We would recommend this place to anyone visiting Nelson Bay.

Perfect family getaway

Jo | 30th November 2023
5/5

We had the most enjoyable getaway! The house was beautiful - immaculately presented, so spacious and serene. The design of the house with two large living areas was perfect for our family group and our little ones loved playing in the enclosed garden. The house felt like a beautiful family home with lovely garden vistas. It was an easy walk to the beach and close to cafes, shops and activities. We loved the house, the garden and the area - we can’t wait for our next stay!

Comfortable Celeste

Michele | 16th November 2023
4.25/5

Comfortable stay again thankyou

Excellent

Biagio | 29th October 2023
5/5

Excellent

Wonderful pet-friendly home

Cecille | 3rd October 2023
5/5

We loved our stay at 26 Bonito with our family and fur child. The house itself is gorgeous and well appointed with unexpected extras like snacks, drinks and coffee pods which was a nice touch. There are two distinct living areas- one for play and one for quiet relaxation. I loved the garden, the mid century/ scandi decor and the calm vibe of the home. It was the perfect place to chill and reconnect and a short stroll away from bagnalls beach. Thank you for a great stay!

Lovely holiday home :)

Michele | 24th August 2023
4.625/5

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Bonito st. The house was very comfortable and well appointed and close to everything including Bagnalls beach. We really appreciate this being a dog friendly home. Thankyou and see you again! :))

fantastic place to stay with our pets.

Grant | 28th May 2023
5/5

This is the second time we have stayed here, it is a very clean and light bright house. it is on a nice flat block easy to get in and out of, big house and very private. 2 minute walk to one of the best dog friendly beaches around that area it is close to everything and the owners are great. our pugs love it here. PS , my wife loves the new ensuite and the styling.

Reply 1st June 2023

Hi Grant, we are so glad you returned for another stay at 26 Bonito and that your pugs enjoy staying there as much as you do. Glad to hear you like the new ensuite and styling too. Hopefully you can keep returning each year.

Stylish Retreat in Corlette

Lisa | 8th May 2023
5/5

We have just returned from a delightful week's holiday at 26 Bonito St. This stylish house is a relaxing haven with easy access to Bagnall's Beach. The house was perfect to fit 3 couples with ample space for everyone to be together or retire for some quiet time. The sunny garden was perfect for brunch, watching the birds go about their business in the trees, and lazing with a book. It is fully equipped with everything you could possibly need for a holiday from home, only 2.5 hours from Sydney.

Reply 1st June 2023

Hi Lisa, thank you for sharing your feedback on your stay at 26 Bonito. We are so glad to hear you had a quiet and relaxing stay.

Fab holiday

Natalie | 9th February 2023
4.875/5

This is the 4th year we have stayed at Bonito, and we had a great time as usual. Nice to see the ensuite has been updated and some other nice little updates. We love the location of the property, how well equipped it is of the essentials and how comfortable we feel there. It is our home away from home.

Great home and location.

Ian | 27th January 2023
5/5

We stayed a week at the house and could have easily stayed longer. The house is spacious, comfortable and very family friendly. We were able to take our dog which proved to be a great thing as she loved the very close dog beach. The location of the house is quite and central to shopping, beach's and restaurants. We will certainly stay here again.

Great rental, would recommend

Michael | 28th December 2022
4.875/5

Had such a great Xmas stay at Bonito. As many other reviewers has said, the property is well appointed, situated and beautifully maintained. Labrador Bruno had a wonderful time too.

Spacious & comfortable holiday rental.

Carol-ann | 18th December 2022
4.75/5

Very spacious and well equipped home, beautifully decorated and great location close to beaches. We had a very relaxing and chilled out stay. Great dog friendly, calm beach a short stroll away. Owner Katherine was very helpful. Would definitely return 😊

Does not disappoint!

Carrie | 4th November 2022
5/5

A lovely, comfortable and clean home away from away home place to stay. Great location, close to Bagnalls beach and foreshore walks.

Great accomodation that ticked all the boxes

Robert | 20th July 2022
5/5

Thoroughly recommend this property. Added bonus was that it was pet friendly. Conveniently located to nearby Bagnalls beach which is also dog friendly. Level property with double driveway which was perfect to store our boat. Very well furnished and equiped house and loved that they had two push bikes available to use. Can’t wait to return.

Great accomodation that ticked all the boxes

Robert | 20th July 2022
5/5

Thoroughly recommend this property. Added bonus was that it was pet friendly. Conveniently located to nearby Bagnalls beach which is also dog friendly. Level property with double driveway which was perfect to store our boat. Very well furnished and equiped house and loved that they had two push bikes available to use. Can’t wait to return.

Corlette Gem!

Ann | 11th May 2021
5/5

Everything about this little gem is fabulous. Plenty of spacious living areas for you and also your furry friends. We enjoyed walk-in down to off lead dog beach for the evening sunset and have all the shops/marina/cafes within close driving distance. House was very clean and we enjoyed the BBQ and outdoor area. Will definitely stay again!

Corlette Gem!

Ann | 11th May 2021
5/5

Everything about this little gem is fabulous. Plenty of spacious living areas for you and also your furry friends. We enjoyed walk-in down to off lead dog beach for the evening sunset and have all the shops/marina/cafes within close driving distance. House was very clean and we enjoyed the BBQ and outdoor area. Will definitely stay again!

Beautiful home with a great location.

Anne | 16th November 2019
5/5

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at 26 Bonito and were very happy with the layout of the house and the amount of space. It is a beautiful home with a wonderful location. Our dogs loved the walks and paddles on the pristine beach as did we. I would absolutely recommend this property for a great holiday. Cheers Anne and Alan.

Fantastic house

KathnTrix | 8th August 2019
5/5

Great location.Every mod con you could ask for.Comfortable beds, sunny light filled sitting rooms.The courtyard was very pleasant to sit out in.The owners have done a great job with the house and I would highly recommend it.A bonus having cycles to use too.

Quality House

Sally | 18th July 2019
5/5

We loved our winter stay. The house has everything you need. Comfy beds, warm bedding and heaters, interesting books, DVD collection and games. The sunbathed courtyard area with cane chairs was the best. So close to the water - a couple of minutes walk. A highlight was the picturesque walk along the bike path to and from Nelson Bay with our dog.

Pet friendly house.

Barry | 26th May 2019
4/5

Great location, lovely home, very comfortable, clean and extremely well positioned to the dog beach for 3or4 walks and swim's each day.

Pet friendly, look no further

Leanne | 7th May 2019
5/5

If you love a holiday house which is pet friendly look no further. Fenced yard, dog bowls, beds, towels supplied and the perfect location to the dog beach. The house and yard are very well maintained and the kitchen fantastically equipped. The house is positioned one min walk to a footpath, which is the most stunning coastal walk into Nelson Bay town centre. (15min easy walk) Highly recommend

Great Property

vickij | 17th December 2018
5/5

This is a unique experience. Due to the generosity of the owner it is like having your very own beach house, just the way you like it. Everything you need is here to a high standard. Our dog enjoyed his beach access and we loved the location too.

Loved it!

Belinda | 6th October 2018
5/5

This was a perfect home away from home. The house is surprisingly well equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable few days away. Our dog had the time of her life bounding along the sand, chasing birds and meeting other dogs. We’ll definitely be back.

Very comfortable ,every need met. Will stay again.

Lilian | 27th September 2018
5/5

Excellent in all ways, caters for all needs including pets.

Lovely house in great location

RNEM | 1st May 2018
5/5

We had a great time in your house. Very spacious, with everything that was needed and more, even Netflix. I would say that the photos in the website do not make justice to the house. It is much better than they appear The fact that it allowed dogs was a big plus and being 1 block away from the doggy beach was a treat. Will come back

Wonderful setting.

susanm | 18th January 2018
5/5

The house was stunning with everything you needed in the kitchen by way of pots n pans and utensils. It had a great set up with two living areas and a level lawn for the bocce games. My elderly mother enjoyed the easy access and extra handrails in different areas. The dog was more than happy. We have been holidaying in this area for over 40 years and will certainly return be returning here.

beatiful property

Bob2 | 25th August 2017
5/5

A great home away from home perfect for our mini poodle with leash free beach just minutes away.One of the best properties we have stayed at.

Perfect pet friendly holiday house

ClemmitFamily | 14th June 2017
5/5

The house was set up beautifully for bringing your four legged friend on holiday with you. Plenty of space for the teenagers too with two very defined living and sleeping areas. We would definitely book again.

Morning Walks-Boating by day-Comfort at Night

DanielnFamily | 14th April 2017
5/5

Quiet St, Room for Large Boat, Clean spacious Pet Friendly

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