Florentine, 12/11 Columbia Close – WIFI, Aircon, spectacular views

From $312 per night
6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
1 Car space
Indulge in a tranquil retreat at 12 Florentine, in picturesque Nelson Bay, where opulence and comfort coexist in this north-west facing unit with stunning uninterrupted water views.

This grand holiday unit, in the serenity of Little Beach is directly across the road from Little Beach foreshore and promises solitude within the bustling waterfront.

Elevate your holiday experience in this luxurious abode, boasting three sumptuously appointed bedrooms, all with ceiling fans and accommodating up to six guests. The main bedroom has spectacular views and a private ensuite with a shower, toilet, and vanity. Each room evokes a sense of tranquillity, promising restful nights.

Spend your mornings lounging in the air-conditioned living area with a smart TV, Netflix, free unlimited Wi-Fi, and comfortable lounge furnishings, or sipping coffee on the balcony while soaking up the spectacular views. There is also a second living area with another smart TV, DVD player and loads of DVD's, this is a perfect place for the children to escape to.

The contemporary kitchen, equipped with a microwave oven, stove, family size fridge/ freezer, and dishwasher, makes meal prep a breeze. In addition, the dining area is perfect for indulging in hearty meals or a round of board games.

After adventurous days exploring Nelson Bay, retreat to the luxurious bathroom for a rejuvenating bath. Keep your wardrobe fresh with the aid of a front loader washing machine, clothes dryer, and ironing amenities. For your convenience, the property also offers one allocated parking space in a secure garage - Please note, only registered local resident permit holders with vehicles registered with Port Stephens Council are allowed to park on the roadside in the Columbia Close cul-de-sacs and the cul-de-sacs along Gowrie Avenue.

The Florentine’s community facilities amplify the joy of your holiday. Enjoy a dip in the communal pool or jump across the road to the playground and waterfront. The location places you within reach of both the serene Little Beach and vibrant Shoal Bay. The beauty of having a lift and only a short stroll to Diggers Club or into the centre of town makes this the perfect destination.

Your calming holiday unit, enveloped by Nelson Bay's picturesque scenery, offers a serene haven where you can unwind, while providing access to vibrant local attractions for those desiring some excitement. The memories you make here at 12 Florentine will no doubt bring you back again! Choose 12 Florentine for an unforgettable holiday with the perfect balance of relaxation and adventure.

** Please note there will be works commencing at this complex from 2nd February and run until the end of March 2026.

Additional features

• Stunning Water Views
• Split system A/C in the living area
• Two Living Areas
• Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher
• Internal laundry with front loader washing machine and dryer
• Single secure undercover car space - Please note, only registered local resident permit holders with vehicles registered with Port Stephens Council are allowed to park on the roadside in the Columbia Close cul-de-sacs and the cul-de-sacs along Gowrie Avenue.
• Complimentary Wi-Fi

Bedroom Configuration: - Sleeps 6

Bedroom 1 - Queen Bed + Ensuite + Ceiling Fan

Bedroom 2 - Queen Bed + Ceiling Fan

Bedroom 3 - Double Bed + Ceiling Fan

Linen: -

This property does not include sheets or towels, please bring your own or contact us to organise the linen hire service. The linen service is priced depending on your length of stay.

Linen Packs consists of 2 flat sheets, pillowcases, bath towels, bathmats, hand towels and tea towels (BYO beach towels). The property provides pillows, blankets, and quilts.

Property Notes:

Pets are not welcome at this property.

This property does have Wi-Fi.

Parking: One secure undercover car space. Please note, only registered resident permit holders with vehicles registered with Port Stephens Council are allowed to park on the roadside in the Columbia Close cul-de-sacs and the cul-de-sacs along Gowrie Avenue.

Lift: Yes

Notice: Electric Vehicle Charging Policy
Please be advised that charging of E-Scooters and E-Bikes is strictly prohibited inside the unit. Additionally, electric vehicle charging is not permitted in the garage parking area, as no charging infrastructure is available.

We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring the safety and compliance of our complex.

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, which 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-5063

Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Air Conditioning: Reverse Cycle
  • Air Conditioning: Split System
  • Balcony
  • Bath Tub
  • Bathroom
  • Big Screen TV
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Child Friendly
  • Close to Playground
  • Close to Shopping
  • Close to Waterfront
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Communal Garden
  • Communal Pool
  • Communal Swimming Pool
  • Crockery and Cutlery
  • Dining Room
  • Dishwasher
  • DVD Player
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Florentine
  • Gaming Console
  • Garage parking
  • Hairdryer
  • Heater
  • Heating
  • Hot Water
  • Iron and Board
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Lift
  • Little Beach
  • Lounge Room
  • Microwave Oven
  • Movies Library: DVD's
  • Multiple TVs
  • Outdoor Area
  • Outdoor Furniture
  • Oven
  • Parking
  • Parking Garage
  • Refrigerator
  • Shoal Bay Beach
  • Shower
  • Smart TV
  • Smoke Alarm
  • Stove
  • Street Parking
  • Television
  • Toaster
  • Views
  • Washing Machine
  • Wi-Fi

Linen

Please note no linen is provided for this property. Please bring your own sheets, pillowcases and towels, or else you can hire linen from us at the time of booking.
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Bedding Configuration

Room 1
  • Queen Bed x 1
  • Shower
  • Toilet
Room 2
  • Queen Bed x 1
Room 3
  • Double Bed x 1
Bathroom
  • Bath
  • Shower
  • Toilet

Location

12/11 Columbia Close, Nelson Bay NSW 2315

Reviews

4.88/5 (20 reviews)

Great stay

Danny | 28th December 2025
5/5

Spacious, clean, well equipped unit with quality furniture. Great balcony for sitting back and taking in the expansive water views. Additional living room for the younger ones was a bonus. Ideally located with short scenic coastal walks to Shoal Bay and Nelson Bay. Little Beach Boathouse across the road is a must for an afternoon drink on the deck, morning tea at the nearby lighthouse offers even better views and Wests Diggers is a short walk away. Well maintained with a pool. Will be back.

Reply 29th December 2025

Thank you so much for your fantastic review, Danny! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the spacious, clean, and well-equipped unit, along with the quality furniture and additional living space for the younger ones. It’s wonderful that you made the most of the balcony and the stunning water views. We’re also glad you appreciated the convenient location, scenic walks, and local spots like Little Beach Boathouse, the lighthouse, and West Diggers. Knowing you enjoyed the pool and overall maintenance of the property is wonderful to hear. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another stay! Thanks McGrath Port Stephens

Our. "Happy Place”.

Darren | 8th August 2022
5/5

We have stayed in this unit several times now and it never disappoints. The views are spectacular especially from the main bedroom where we can open the shutters in the morning, drink our coffee and dolphin watch from the most comfortable bed. At night, the flickering of the buouy lights on the water adds too a sense of peacefulness. The unit is always immaculately clean and we love the visits from the rainbow lorikeets and kookaburras on the balcony. This has become our “happy place”. Love it!

Great Spot!

Judith | 23rd May 2022
4.75/5

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. This unit is well equipped, comfortable and roomy.

Still as good

Stephen | 14th February 2022
5/5

This was our 8/9th year we have stayed at 12 11 Columbia cl and it is still as good as ever and we have booked again next year

Most beautiful apartment

Kristie | 4th June 2021
4.75/5

4 night stay in June. Beautiful, well equipped unit. Very spacious and clean. The views are just amazing! Will definitely stay again.

Florentine Apartments

Anthony | 16th May 2021
5/5

Would highly recommend appserlutly beautiful apartment 10 out 10 Nelson Bay is a great getaway

Great unit , majestic views

Steve | 16th February 2020
5/5

This was our 5 th holiday at Florentine and friends who have called in have even stayed repeated times , it is central to everything you need without the hustle and bustle of other places .

Great Apartment and Location!

Ange | 12th January 2020
5/5

Great and comfortable apartment. Facilities in apartment updated and well cared for. Location perfect for a family.

What a magic stay

Carla | 11th June 2019
5/5

We stayed 4 nights with friends and this unit was beyond AMAZING. The view was awesome, unit super spacious, well equipt and very modern and clean. We couldn't have asked for better and will return for sure.

Views

Steve | 17th February 2019
5/5

This was our 3rd vacation at 12 Florentine and it was still as good as the 1st , the views from this very well appointed unit are superb , the beach across the Rd and central to everything 10/10

Amazing Apartment

Davelisa1 | 9th November 2018
4/5

We recently spent a week in this amazing unit which is directly opposite Little Beach. Stunning views of the bay abound that include interactions with the abundant wildlife, including the ever present birds and the occasional sighting of dolphins from the balcony. The large size of the unit allowed for a visit from the extended family including grandkids that made full use of the pool. The unit was well equipped both in the kitchen and also with entertainment for the whole family including DVDs, PlayStation and board games which gave it a homely feeling. Our 3 year old granddaughter loved the holiday so much that she said " I just want to stay and stay and stay for ever . We will definitely be returning next year for another family holiday

Amazing Apartment....

Leanne | 14th June 2018
5/5

Our family enjoyed an extended long weekend in this beautifully appointed apartment. We loved the layout of the two living areas which were very spacious & beautifully decorated. We were impressed by the well equipped kitchen & the beds were very comfortable. It was such an amazing view & even though the weather wasn't the best we all enjoyed our stay including a beautiful dinner at the nearby Little Beach Boathouse. Highly recommended & we will definitely stay again Thank you

What a view

Mick | 11th June 2018
5/5

You feel like you are right on the water in this beautiful unit with sensational views across the Bay. The unit was very comfy, beautifully furnished and well equipped. It was a bargain compared to other waterfront accommodation I have stayed in. We stayed as an extended family and had plenty of room to spread out in the 2 lovely living areas. A highlight - sitting on the balcony at the end of the day with a drink in hand watching the majestic sunsets over the water. A really lovely place in beautiful Nelson Bay.

perfect

shijim | 25th February 2018
5/5

This unit rates up with the best accommodation that we have had both locally and overseas. The position is unbeatable with all facilities within a short walk. The unit was very well equipped, spacious and comfortable. Even though we were holidaying here during some hot days the overhead fans and air conditioning made for a very comfortable stay. Visitors will find themselves spending a lot of time on the balcony watching the ever changing activities at the beach, the shady lawn area and the boat ramp opposite. The unit block boasts secure parking, lifts as well as a stunning swimming pool. The gardens throughout feature a tropical-style planting and compliment the well-maintained complex. This unit is highly recommended and we will certainly return.

Simply Amazing!

Abir | 18th December 2017
5/5

A wonderful unit with stunning views, great place to relax.

Great View

MelbourneVisitor | 22nd October 2017
4/5

Great view, but some additional issues need to be addresses. No storage in 3rd bedroom, no ceiling fan in main bedroom. Poor ventilation in main bedroom. Everything else great, including addressing an electrical problem almost immediately.

A Getaway from a Getaway

Markus2244 | 19th June 2017
5/5

Modern unit with so much space and front line views. We stayed here over the long weekend and absolutely loved it here all the bed rooms were oversized and the living and dinning room was big enough that we didn't feel cramped or on too of eachother (there were 6 of us), had a nice modern feel to the place and was really nice to be able to sit on the balcony for dinner and breakfast and watch the water. When we first walked in we did not expect the place to be as nice as it was. Location was fantastic loved the cocktail place down the road and also close to beach and down. Only bad thing is we didn't not want to leave, will 100% be back :)

Beautiful and quiet location

Anis | 24th May 2017
5/5

excellent place to stay with family and friends, very clean unit and equipped with anything you may need.

Great Unit and Stunning Location

Sarah | 8th May 2017
5/5

Loved the modern and spacious unit with quality furnishings and fully equipped kitchen. Stunning location with expansive water views. Little Beach at door step and Shoal Bay Beach just a short stroll. A comfortable scenic walk to both Nelson Bay and Shoal Bay town centres. I highly recommend.

Lovely Unit

Martin14 | 20th April 2017
5/5

Absolutely loved the stay. Well appointed unit, not many units as well kept as this one. Will def stay again!

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