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9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Dryer
- Washer
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
Explore the area

Nelson Bay, NSW
- West Nelson BayPlace, West Nelson Bay5 min walk
- d'Albora Marinas Nelson BayPlace, d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay16 min walk
- Nelson Bay Golf ClubPlace, Nelson Bay Golf Club3 min drive
- Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)37 min drive
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About the area
Nelson Bay
With a stay at this vacation home in Nelson Bay, you'll be by the sea, just a 4-minute walk from Tomaree National Park and 6 minutes by foot from West Nelson Bay. .This vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Shoal Bay Beach and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Nelson Head Lighthouse.
What's nearby
- West Nelson Bay - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Shoal Bay Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Nelson Head Lighthouse - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Nelson Bay Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Getting around
- Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 33 min drive
Restaurants
- In House Kitchen - 3 min drive
- Atmos - 19 min walk
- Mavericks on The Bay - 3 min drive
- Salt Bistro - 17 min walk
- Naked Alley - 3 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Rubys Retreat, 44 Achilles Street - pet friendly, aircon, wifi & boat parking
Introducing Ruby's Retreat - your dreamy, dog-friendly holiday rental tucked away in the heart of Nelson Bay. This delightful property accommodates up to six guests, perfect for that relaxing family getaway or an eventful trip with your best friends.
Featuring three beautifully-decorated bedrooms, each filled with light and vibrantly colored, Ruby's Retreat immediately feels like home. Retreat to the master bedroom with Queen-sized bed, TV and the comfort of a ceiling fan. The other two bedrooms both with ceiling fans offer equally comfortable accommodation with a mix of double and king single beds, perfect for both adults and children.
The heart of the home is, of course, the open-concept kitchen and dining area. From a fully-equipped kitchen, including a dishwasher and microwave oven, it’s perfect for preparing and enjoying home cooked meals. The air conditioned lounge room, equipped with Smart TV, free Wi-Fi and ceiling fan, provides a perfect setting for those movie nights or lazy afternoons.
Ruby's Retreat comes with all the amenities you'd desire for a comfortable stay. Love the outdoors? Indulge in the lovely fully enclosed yard which is perfect for children and pets or the spacious balcony equipped with BBQ - the ideal spot for alfresco dining. We also have a laundry with washer/dryer and boat parking spaces and long-term renters are most welcome!
When you're ready to explore, enjoy the convenience of being just minutes away from Little Beach and Shoal Bay Beach. This beautiful holiday rental captures the best of Nelson Bay and Shoal Bay – sun, sea, and sand!
Whether you’re down for an adventurous boat trip or a quiet BBQ evening at our outdoor area, Ruby's Retreat has something for every kind of visitor and their fur baby.
There is also a single lock-up garage for the fishing rods or surfboards (no car use) and a long driveway that is suitable for a car and trailer boat.
Bedroom configuration: -
Bedroom 1 - Queen Bed + TV + Ceiling Fan
Bedroom 2 - Double Bed + Balcony Access + Ceiling Fan
Bedroom 3 - 2 x King Single Beds + 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, for prices please contact our office.
Linen Packs consists of 2 flat sheets, pillowcases, bath towels, bathmats, hand towels and tea towels (bring your own beach towels). The property provides pillows, blankets, and quilts.
Property Notes:
Pets are welcome at this property.
This property does have wi-fi.
Parking: Long driveway that is suitable for a car and trailer boat - single lock-up garage only used for fishing rods or surfboards (no car use).
Lift: No
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.
Featuring three beautifully-decorated bedrooms, each filled with light and vibrantly colored, Ruby's Retreat immediately feels like home. Retreat to the master bedroom with Queen-sized bed, TV and the comfort of a ceiling fan. The other two bedrooms both with ceiling fans offer equally comfortable accommodation with a mix of double and king single beds, perfect for both adults and children.
The heart of the home is, of course, the open-concept kitchen and dining area. From a fully-equipped kitchen, including a dishwasher and microwave oven, it’s perfect for preparing and enjoying home cooked meals. The air conditioned lounge room, equipped with Smart TV, free Wi-Fi and ceiling fan, provides a perfect setting for those movie nights or lazy afternoons.
Ruby's Retreat comes with all the amenities you'd desire for a comfortable stay. Love the outdoors? Indulge in the lovely fully enclosed yard which is perfect for children and pets or the spacious balcony equipped with BBQ - the ideal spot for alfresco dining. We also have a laundry with washer/dryer and boat parking spaces and long-term renters are most welcome!
When you're ready to explore, enjoy the convenience of being just minutes away from Little Beach and Shoal Bay Beach. This beautiful holiday rental captures the best of Nelson Bay and Shoal Bay – sun, sea, and sand!
Whether you’re down for an adventurous boat trip or a quiet BBQ evening at our outdoor area, Ruby's Retreat has something for every kind of visitor and their fur baby.
There is also a single lock-up garage for the fishing rods or surfboards (no car use) and a long driveway that is suitable for a car and trailer boat.
Bedroom configuration: -
Bedroom 1 - Queen Bed + TV + Ceiling Fan
Bedroom 2 - Double Bed + Balcony Access + Ceiling Fan
Bedroom 3 - 2 x King Single Beds + 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, for prices please contact our office.
Linen Packs consists of 2 flat sheets, pillowcases, bath towels, bathmats, hand towels and tea towels (bring your own beach towels). The property provides pillows, blankets, and quilts.
Property Notes:
Pets are welcome at this property.
This property does have wi-fi.
Parking: Long driveway that is suitable for a car and trailer boat - single lock-up garage only used for fishing rods or surfboards (no car use).
Lift: No
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.
Make yourself comfortable in your air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a refrigerator and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony or patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom has a bathtub.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach nearby
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Car recommended
- Parking on site
Food and drink
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub
- Shower
Living spaces
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Fully-fenced
- Garden
- Yard
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washer/dryer
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In the mountains
- Near a hospital
- Near the bay
- Near the sea
Things to do
- Cycling nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Mountain climbing nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Snorkelling nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Whale watching 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)
General
- Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email with check-in information
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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-689
We should mention
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
43_302
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