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Perched above Dutchies Beach with views over the bay

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Nelson Bay, NSW
  • Place, Dutchmans Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bagnalls Beach Reserve
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the area

Nelson Bay

Located in Nelson Bay, this vacation home is by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Dutchmans Beach and Bagnalls Beach Reserve. .This vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Baptist Tabernacle and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Tomaree National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Dutchmans Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bagnalls Beach Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Nelson Bay Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Gan Gan Hill Lookout - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Magnolia. - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪In House Kitchen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Seabreeze Hotel - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Little Nel - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Hog's Breath Cafe - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Perched above Dutchies Beach with views over the bay

The Location - Set high above the pristine waters of Dutchies Beach, Mirage offers unparalleled views of Port Stephens. Keep it relaxed and head directly down to the beach below, famed for its calm, clean waters and a great place for the morning swim, it offers free BBQ facilities, amenities block and a childrens playground to the northern end. There is a grassed landing to the rear of the property as well as access to a pathway that leads to the popular 'Bridle Path' that skirts the bay. Head along this path into Nelson Bay township approx 2km away for cafes and restaurants either in the CBD or Marina.

The Duplex - Positioned overlooking popular Dutchies Beach, Mirage offers modern open plan living with amazing views from most windows. A split system air conditioner keeps you cool in summer and warm in winter. The living area has two x 2 seater lounges, 36 inch Flat Screen TV, free wifi, CD player, dining table and chairs. A sliding glass door accesses a private balcony with outdoor setting and features an electric BBQ with beautiful vistas across the harbour. The brand new kitchen comes fully equipped and has a stainless steel dishwasher, microwave, stove top, microwave and a standard size fridge / freezer.

The main bedroom has a queen size bed, bedside tables, mirrored built-in robe, small Flat screen TV, water views and a private ensuite with a glass shower, vanity, toilet and a corner spa bath with a viewing window. The second bedroom has two single beds, bedside table, wardrobe and a private bathroom with shower, vanity and toilet. There are internal laundry facilities including a top loading washing machine and dryer. This property also offers a carport space for one vehicle and access down some steps to the duplex.

There are definitely smoke detectors at this property.

Linen packs and bedmakes are provided at this property.
Property access is down 14 stairs from Parking carport area

Respectful Stays (The Not-So-Fine Print)
We want you to fully enjoy your time away, and we also ask that guests help us look after the home and the surrounding community. To keep things comfortable for everyone:
- This is a no-party property
- Quiet hours are between 9pm - 8am (as per council regulations)
These guidelines help ensure Port Stephens Accommodation homes stay available for future escapes (yours included) and that local neighbours remain welcoming to visitors.
Make yourself comfortable in your air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a refrigerator and a microwave. There's a private balcony or patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. A private bathroom has a jetted bathtub.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

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
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
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-21201

Property is also known as

Mirage 24A Gloucester Street House Nelson Bay
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Mirage 24A Gloucester House
Mirage 24A Gloucester Street
Perfect Unit by Shoal Bay Beach!
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Perched above Dutchies Beach with views over the bay Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location beautiful property
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to beaches, shops, restaurants and activities. House was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed (except washing machine powder - which is minor). We loved our stay and would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet retreat…

Outstanding property which exactly met our expectations. Pleasantly quiet and private, no traffic sounds, just the sounds from beach and trees. Only drawback would be those with mobility issues as there are stairs to negotiate to the entry. Nice place that I’m sure we’ll return to.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot with an amazing view. Private, clean and close to the beach. The apartment is new and has everything you need. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accomodation,very quiet location,1 minute walk to quiet beach,beautiful views from entire apartment over the bay,highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Anthony M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wind down before I go to hospital

Love the view and the peace and quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views from every room were lovely. However, the bedrooms require ceiling fans as they can get very warm. Also, guests need to be able to get up and down the stairs leading to the property. Otherwise, the property was well-equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Rachael J.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Location, not very clean

Property was in a fantastic location, walking distance to the beach. Unfortunately it wasn’t very clean. The unit was covered in dust, hair, bugs/ants and there were stains on the bedding. Balcony hadn’t been cleaned as there was food on the floor from previous guests. Dryer is broken (doesn’t stay on). Wouldn’t return due to cleanliness.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Ram S.

Tired property with fantastic view

Great location with awesome view. Very basic property as it looked tired with old furniture's. Guests are required to do their own bed. Foxtel connection was not active. Over rated.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

corinne r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very clean Amazing views from all rooms.

The only thing is there's no oven in kitchen but we still managed with electric stove top and microwave.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wardina S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent service

Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Morris M., Narara NSW Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Stay in nice apartment.

Well located apartment with great sea views. Quiet neigbourhood with access to local beach and walking track with 10-15 minutes to Nelson Bay shops. Basic kitchen setup but no cooking oven. Contract Cleaners need a reminder to address issues like cleaning of the balcony floor and spa bath which had residue hair left from previous occupants. TV remote in bedroom had no batteries and it would be nice to leave a can of fly spray in the flat as mozzies are an issue. Otherwise all good ..... recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A short break at Dutchies Beach

Mirage is the ideal place for a relaxing break up in Port Stephens. Lovely, clean and a wonderful, calm ambience. Perfect balcony to sit with a wine and watch the sun set over the bay and be entertained by the lorikeets, kookaburras, cockatoos and many more. Short cut to the beach via stairs not far from the apartment or a walk to Nelson Bay for a coffee. We loved our stay and hope to return in the year ahead. Tony and Barb Moffatt
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic quiet location close to the beach. We had a enjoyable 4 night stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Property was in a great spot.great views. It wasn’t clean very well all the glass looked dirty l had to clean most of the dishes we used and the coffee machine had old pods in it. Also had to clean the balcony the floor dirty. I also feel that the beds should be made up. Some of the mattress protectors were stained. The tea towel to new couldn’t dry dishes well. Should provide more dishwasher powder and detergent and soap. We have stayed at many places and this one wasn’t good at all, for the price you pay. Very disappointed. Thank you Regards Mrs Lam
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Joanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness

great location

great location
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Huw L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Good

Great property, maybe cleaners could make up beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Alison B.

Amazing view

Amazing water views from every room. Large spa bath was lovely. plenty of birds to watch and listen to, over all we had a relaxing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Danielle B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely stunning view but pics of place don’t show the huge steep stairs to get down

Being disabled, there is no way I would of picked this place to stay view or no view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Liz D.

Relaxing stay

Great stay, wonderful views, well equipped highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019