Escape to the Bay, pet friendly relaxation

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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

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Parking available
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

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Nelson Bay, NSW

d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay
‪8 min walk‬
Nelson Bay Golf Club
‪13 min walk‬
West Nelson Bay
‪3 min drive‬
Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs toilet

Toilet

Main Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Just listed for holiday rental, this near new, three bedroom townhouse provides a tranquil holiday escape while placing you just 200 metres from all that Nelson Bay has to offer. With shops, restaurants, the marina and the beautiful Dutchies Beach an easy stroll away, you can leave your car and your worries behind. All quality linen is provided. Please note advertised tariffs are based on 7 night stays. Minimum tariff is $500.

A True Escape...with linen provided!

To provide you with the perfect getaway this property boasts various features...

...Three bedrooms, two Queen beds and two single beds

...Easy use kitchen equipped with modern applianaces and all crockery, cutlery and glassware

...Two spacious bathrooms with an extra toilet downstairs

...Washing Machine, Dryer and Ironing Facilities

...Reverse Cycle air conditioning in living area

...BBQ and outdoor entertaining area

...Plush open plan living area with LCD TV and DVD/Blu-ray player

...Double garage

...Small outdoor pets permitted

Plus...to save you the worry of bringing your own linen (becasue who wants to make beds on holiday?!), quality linen and towels are provided

This is a NON SMOKING property

Beautiful Nelson Bay

When you choose to leave the haven that is Escape to the Bay you will find yourself within easy walking distance to Nelson Bay's fabulous attractions, including...

...Dutchies Beach 600 m

...The Nelson Bay Marina 400m

...Award winning restaurants in the CBD 200m

...Boutique shopping, supermarkets and bottleshops

...Water activities including whale and dolphin watching, kayaking and Xtreme speed boating

After exploring the bay on foot, hop in the car and enjoy...

...lots of activities for the young and young at heart, including tobogganing and mini golf

...galleries, markets and the Arts and Crafts centre

...beautiful nature reserves and bushwalks

... Stockton Beach sand dunes, take a 4WD or give the 4 wheel motorbikes a go!

...Top surf beaches just minutes away

Property manager

Chris Davis / Ngaire Davis

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Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Prefer not inside the property, or just downstairs

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number 2315, PID-STRA-15668-6

About the area

Nelson Bay

Nelson Bay is home to this holiday home. D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay and Nelson Bay Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit West Nelson Bay and Salamander Bay Square. Fly Point Marine Reserve and Salamander Super Strike are also worth visiting. With surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

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Nelson Bay, NSW

What's nearby

d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Nelson Bay Golf Club - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Dutchmans Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
West Nelson Bay - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Nelson Head Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Two Bobs Bakery - ‬7 min walk
‪KIN - Cafe & Bar - ‬5 min walk
‪Blueys - ‬6 min walk
‪Bub's Fish & Chips - ‬8 min walk
‪Little Nel Cafe - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to the Bay, pet friendly relaxation pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Escape to the Bay, pet friendly relaxation?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to the Bay, pet friendly relaxation?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Escape to the Bay, pet friendly relaxation located?

Situated in Nelson Bay, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Baptist Tabernacle and d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay. Nelson Bay Golf Club and Bagnalls Beach Reserve are also within 15 minutes.

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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6.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Jo B.

2 Feb 2025

Liked: Check-in

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Emily R.

1 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family and pet friendly accommodation

Great spot- close to the action of Nelson Bay. Lots of space and a double garage in a quiet area. The upstairs can get quite hot in the heat without air con.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

23 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay

Nice house very central to everything

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

16 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property, great location

Had a fantastic stay here. Owners had great communication with us all along, and the property was perfect. Close to town, close to beaches, clean, comfy, and well appointed. This will be our go to for Nelson Bay

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn S.

26 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing! Perfect spot we loved it.

Such an awesome places to stay. We had a great time. Only a short walk to the beach and shops!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Paulina D.

8 Jan 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good spot, spacious

The property is spacious and well located. The area is quiet even though it is 5 minutes walking from the Marine and Woolworths. Perfect for a group of 6. We had some little issues, however we already spoke with the owner and she was willing to check on to work it out.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kieran M.

11 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean/tidy place, great location

Clean and tidy Great location. A short walk from the Marina

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

8 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing. Awesome location. Clean and tidy

Very beautifully presented house with awesome location. Loved everything about it

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin F.

1 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay, close to shops and restaurants

Great stay near town but in quiet area the place actually bigger than it looks. Great living area inside and outside perfect for group stays. The reviews that say unclean must be expecting a 5 star hotel, the place is a clean house!!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

4/10 Poor

Mithila N.

3 Feb 2021

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Unclean

The place was not very clean with leftover food and food stains in the fridge. Massive cobwebs in the outdoor area and the place covered in dust. Location is good but the poor hygiene standard is horrible.

4/10 Poor

Angela J.

18 Jan 2021

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

The home was very dirty. Kitchen cupboards, longe furniture dirty with pet fir all over the lounge.

The home is very dirty. Toilets, kitchen cupboards, lounge furniture full of pet hair etc. property advertised as 3 bathrooms, but it is 2 bathrooms & a toilet. The garbage bins have not been emptied and was over flowing. A fee is s charged for cleaning but no cleaning is done. Very disappointed. Angela January 2021

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

6/10 Okay

Jessica M.

3 Jan 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location but needs a good clean!

Pros; great location, within walking distance of main centre attractions and lovely quiet beach, great space for multiple guests to stay, easy check in and out. Cons; unfortunately this place was not clean at all. I understand it is a pet friendly home however this does not mean it shouldn't be up to a high standard of cleanliness especially during COVID times. We had to clean the outdoor setting just to sit on it as it was filled with cobwebs, there were crumbs all in the pantry cupboards and dust balls underneath some of the beds. Please owners give this place a through clean before letting more people stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Harvey R.

7 Nov 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location inNelson Bay

This property was easily accessible, in a great location, modern and airy with good facilities included. The only let down was the overall cleanliness and small maintenance issues that needed attention.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

David S.

3 Nov 2020

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We really annoyed our stay, we had to do a bit of weeding and cleaning to start with, but that didn’t take to long. It was a great short break, in a fantastic location.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Hannah T.

28 Sept 2020

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great Location and Property

The property was great, lots of little things they have thought of like kids DVDs, dog water bowls, games, a stool for the kids in the bathroom and bubble bath. The living space is very large and it was nice to have a lockup garage available. The neighbours were lovely and made us feel very welcome although they didn't know we were coming. We didn't receive any key information so had to send an email after check in time to find out how to access the property. The owners had forgotten we were booked in, but the property had been prepared for guests so it wasn't an issue. Cleaning wise the bathrooms and bedrooms were very clean but the living areas downstairs let the property down - given the current global situation with Covid-19 this was quite worrying for us. The kitchen had most things you would need but felt dirty - lots of crumbs and debris in the cutlery drawers, cupboards needed wiping out and there were food splashes on tiling. I don't know when the fridge was last cleaned but it had not had a detailed clean in some time nor had the floor around the couch which had hair/crumbs etc. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and be happy to return, but felt like we needed to give the downstairs a good scrub before we settled in which isn't exactly what you feel like doing after a long drive with tired kids.

8/10 Good

Deborah C., Manly

19 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot in Nelson Bay

Location is excellent. The apartment is a great design with bedrooms upstairs and living downstairs, with a covered outdoor area. Everything worked well. We were two couples and booked this, as it had an extra bedroom and my husband snores like a train. The owners had locked the third bedroom, as we were two couples. After contacting them, they organised it to be unlocked, however it should never have been locked in the first place. We would definitely rent it again

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

9 Aug 2020

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Dirty property

The property needed a good clean and sheets on the beds we’re dirty.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

SCOTT H.

8 Aug 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice location, nice unit, but that's where it ends dirty floors outdoor area covered in spider webs

Lovely area nice unit in a great spot but grass was not mowed outdoor area was filthy and had to be cleaned before used.floors were dirty and kitchen has multiple ant issues. Last resort rental...

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Fatimah R.

3 Aug 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place & location

we really enjoyed the stay, the house was beautiful and so was the location. Easy walk to the shops and the marina. I highly recommend this place.

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

31 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious house

Spacious house ,ideal for family stay . Good location to explore Nelson Bay ,short walk to marina.Cosy for winter break would be ideal for summer break.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Leah B., Northern Beaches

13 July 2020

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great weather, lovely location and amazing marine life. Spacious accommodation, everything you need

Short walk to town. Cleaning before arrival could of been a little better.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

4/10 Poor

Penny H.

11 July 2020

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

The location is wonderful with walking distance to downtown. The cleanness is a concern.

When arrived with one of rooms locked. Took few Phone calls / hours until someone came to open it. Cleanness of floor and bedlinen are concern.

10/10 Excellent

Jo H.

25 Apr 2019

It feels like a home

Everything is comfortable and clean. It was well equipped with everything you need. Great location with only a short stroll to Marina. Would be pleased to stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

leanne M.

31 Jan 2019

We definitely will be going back to this beautiful town house we had a very good relaxing time and t

We had a beautiful Christmas and New Year here, everything you need walking distance to town beaches everything. We had the pleasure of having our dogs with us so went to the dog friendly beach every morning that is a 5 min walk, absolutely beautiful. Although air conditioning is down stairs all Bedrooms have new ceiling fans and we found it comfortable even with very hot temperatures. My Only suggestion/ addition I would make to owners would be to put TVs in main bedrooms and check the main bedroom mattress as it is very hard. We definitely will be going back to this beautiful town house we had a very good relaxing time and thoroughly enjoyed our time there. Thank you

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2018

2/10 Terrible

Steven W.

21 Jan 2019

The property was filthy upon arrival

Looks can be deceiving as the place looked nice from the outside but was filthy when we went inside. There were filthy floors, dishes, glasses, benches, tables, linen which thank god we had our own as well. There was a used tissue and bandaid in the couch as well as a chewed dog bone chew under it. It was disgusting. We went to use the bbq but that was filthy and the outdoor furniture was dirty and had redback spiders under them and smelt of dog urine outside. I have photos of all the issues

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs toilet

Main Bathroom

Master Ensuite

Spaces

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