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Dutchman's Beach Retreat

Experience serene beach views from your private deck and take advantage of direct access to waterside pathways.

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Beach/ocean view
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Dutchman's Beach Retreat

Dutchies Beachside Retreat is the perfect place to relax and enjoy your Port Stephens escape. So convenient, you are a stone's throw from Dutchies Beach and a 10 minute stroll to the Nelson Bay marina and village. Enjoy the stunning beach views from your sundrenched outside deck or take in a round of golf at a choice of local golf courses.

Finest quality bedlinen is provided.

Newly renovated Dutchies Beachside Retreat is a two bedroom older style unit situated in a stunning location overlooking the beach with private access to beach and waterside pathways from your garden.

There is a queen size bed in one bedroom and 2 single beds in the other bedroom

Minimum stay is 4 nights

Property manager

Alan Brawn

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Walkway to water

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Next to a golf course
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 2315, PID-STRA-6506-4

Property is also known as

Dutchies Beachside Retreat Apartment NELSON BAY
Dutchies Beachside Retreat Apartment
Dutchies Beachside Retreat NELSON BAY
Dutchies si Retreat Apartment
Dutchies Beachside Retreat Apartment
Dutchies Beachside Retreat Nelson Bay
Dutchies Beachside Retreat Apartment Nelson Bay
16347

About the neighborhood

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NELSON BAY, NSW

What's nearby

  • Dutchmans Beach - 1 min walk
  • d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 8 min walk
  • Nelson Bay Golf Club - 3 min drive
  • West Nelson Bay - 4 min drive
  • Toboggan Hill Park - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Two Bobs Bakery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪KIN - Cafe & Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Blueys - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bub's Fish & Chips - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Little Nel Cafe - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Dutchman's Beach Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dutchman's Beach Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Dutchman's Beach Retreat?

Check-out is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Dutchman's Beach Retreat located?

This family-friendly Nelson Bay apartment building is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Dutchmans Beach, Bagnalls Beach Reserve, and d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay. Fly Point Marine Reserve and Nelson Bay Golf Club are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Dutchman's Beach Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

suzy m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location
Thank you very much, we loved our stay and everything was easy.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All the comforts of home
We had a lovely stay at this property, close to beach with easy access , very handy to everything we needed . The view was lovely and we were very fortunate to have perfect weather ,
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikolina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Family friendly close to the beach, clean, quite. It had all we needed for our stay, we will defiantly be back soon !
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Enzo P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay at Nelson bay
the property was well kept
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property
We had a wonderful stay at this property, wished it could have been longer. Rained most days but the view from the open verandah was amazing, with something happening on the water every minute. The unit was well stocked with everything you would requiire. Bed was really comfortable and shower was very good. Only downside is no Aircon for summer. stays. But we will be back. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne M., Aldinga Beach SA

Loved this property especially the outlook to the water. Very relaxing holiday. Value for money.
Had a wonderful time swimming at Dutchies Beach every morning only a short stroll from our accommodation. Loved the decor and ammenities. Great spot with lots to see. Went for a reunion with army buddies and totally enjoyed the area, could have stayed longer.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

keith m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A peaceful retreat.
The unit is clean,cosy and comfortable.The views over the beach and bay are wonderful.We enjoyed the leafy surroundings and birdlife. Hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

REGINA SPEIRS BRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely fantastic position, stairs down to beach path and great view. Very well equpped kitchen.. Comfy bed and living area.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly I.

An Amazing Holiday...
We have stayed twice at Dutchies and have loved it both times. The unit is lovely inside, the beach is a walk down the stairs away and Nelson Bay ten minutes away..

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views
Perfect location, beautiful view! Kids had an absolutely amazing time. My oldest said he felt like he was at home.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great apartment with excellent views and direct beach access
Well appointed, very clean property that is excellent value for money - the views are much better than can be captured in the listing photos.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mini break
We had a great week. It was so peaceful and calm. Amazing outlook and so close to everything you need. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Our accommodation was perfect, the view was great, the apartment was well appointed and had everything we needed, it was comfortable, clean and the location was great, close to town, however very quiet. I definitely recommend this apartment. I will definitely stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Willy L.

A hidden gem
Loved our stay and will be back real soon. Everything was provided and was a home away from home. Congratulations and thankyou
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Louise M.

Fantastic time at Dutchies
We had a lovely, relaxing time at Dutchies. The unit was great. There was absolutely everything you could possibly need. Close to town and beach with stunning views. We will definitely visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My new favourite 'Go to' getaway
Fantastic, clean and cosy apartment with sensational views. Everything you could possibly need is provided and the property owner's communication with me was just fantastic. We will definitely come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Amenities
Great spot, walking distance to town via Cycleway, quick walk to beach, great sunsets from the balcony. Was spacious enough for 3 of us, wifi worked well, beds were comfy but pillows were poor quality and need replacing. Didn’t like the fact we had to make our own beds on arrival, no toiletries apart from hand soap, second bedroom had dusty floor and rotten apple core under bed, pillow had stains on it, no tea, coffee or milk provided, and it was very damp due to condensation on windows.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theodora T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, lovely view & convenient access to a great child friendly beach. Only a three drive to the Main Street. The unit was clean although I had to pop out to buy pillows and blankets as the pillows were heavily stained and the quilts had an odd smell & needed a wash.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Position, position
Great location with easy walk to cafes and restaurants. 2 minute walk to beach. Beautiful views from balcony with sensational sunsets while we were there. Apartment had everything we needed including a mixed collection of wine glasses.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Welcome to Paradise
My husband & I stayed here for 2 weeks and we wished we had stayed for longer. I don't think you could get a more perfect location - magical views over Dutchman's Beach and just a minute's walk before your toes are in the water & walking distance to the shops in Nelsons Bay. The owners have thought of everything you could possibly require & stocked it. I hope to be able to visit again.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Lydia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great two bedroom apartment overlooking beach
This property is perfectly located overlooking Dutchman's beach, a stones throw from the ocean and reasonably priced. It’s located in a quiet area with a full kitchen and two bedrooms with a door to separate the lounge. My kids enjoyed being able to duck down to the beach with ease and I really enjoyed watching the sunsets and enjoying the birdlife. My only suggestion would be to provide towels and there was a little bit of mould on one of the blinds that triggered my lungs but otherwise a fantastic property that I will stay at again if we go back to Nelson Bay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Willy L.

Thankyou Dutchies
Our second time there and the standards are tops. Very clean and tidy and everything you need. Will be planning to go back ASAP. Loved the views and Nelson Bay. So nice to sit back and enjoy a drink and watch the sunsets. Thankyou Dutchies. Definitely the place to relax and unwind.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sue R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful stay
We had such a wonderful stay! The apartment was so well equipped and the view was sensational. We loved the quick access to dutchies and we spent every day at the beach! It was quite hot in the apartment with only fans as we had 30 degree days and our kids did struggle a bit with the heat as we are from a cool climate. We had such a wonderful stay and would definitely return! Just to note the main garbage bins weren’t emptied on the Monday and the smell was very strong near the stairs. Thanks for a lovely stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
steps
the property was very good but you should tell people about the steps
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022