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Frangipani, 4 Gloucester Street - Waterfront House on Dutchies Beach

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Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area
Living area
Dining

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Nelson Bay, NSW
  • Place, Dutchmans Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Nelson Bay Golf Club
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Balcony

About this property

Frangipani, 4 Gloucester Street - Waterfront House on Dutchies Beach

Frangipani is in one of the prime locations of the Bay, nestled amongst trees and wildlife and only metres from popular Dutchmans Beach. This is a place to relax and unwind. With direct access to Dutchmans Beach, known to the locals as 'Dutchies', you can explore the calm bay beach boasting beautiful white sands as well as shady grassed areas with BBQ and picnic tables and a lovely children's play area. Just a 20-minute walk or cycle along the picturesque coastal pathway, or a 1km drive takes you past Bagnalls Beach reserve and into Nelson Bay CBD with its selection of boutique shops, restaurants, cafes, bars and the Marina. The waterfront offers a multitude of activities including boat and jet ski hire, dolphin and whale watch cruises, diving, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding and fishing charters.

Located on the lower hillside above Dutchman's Beach, this quaint, waterfront holiday house offers an open plan living area with floorboards, split system air-conditioning, 2 cosy lounges, WI FI a flat screen TV, DVD player, CD player and a 6-seater timber dining table, and the kitchen is fully equipped with a dishwasher, oven, 2-burner stovetop, microwave and full size fridge/freezer. Both the kitchen and dining areas offer sliding glass door access to the large covered balcony with an outdoor table and seating where you can relax, unwind and absorb in the amazing 180-degree blue vistas across Port Stephens. A second alfresco entertaining area at the rear of the property offers a 3-burner gas BBQ and outdoor setting.

The main bedroom also has access to the covered balcony and offers a queen bed, mirrored built-in robe and beautiful water views to wake up to each morning. The second bedroom has a tri-bunk bed (double on bottom and single on top), wardrobe and a flat screen TV that is ideal for kids game consoles. The bathroom and laundry offers a shower over the bath and a toilet, as well as a washing machine and dryer.

Off-street parking is available for one vehicle.

Important Notes:
- Please note: Linen packs are provided at this property. If you would like beds made please contact our office.
- There are 34 stairs with a hand rail down to the property, so the property is not suitable for a guest that is elderly or disabled.

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.

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Amenities

Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property registration number PID-STRA-21228

About the area

Nelson Bay

Located in Nelson Bay, this holiday home is by the sea. Heritage Light House Cottage and Nelson Head Lighthouse are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit West Nelson Bay and Salamander Bay Square. Fly Point Marine Reserve and Salamander Super Strike are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Nelson Bay, NSW

What's nearby

  • Dutchmans Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bagnalls Beach Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Nelson Bay Golf Club - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Fly Point Marine Reserve - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Magnolia. - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Little Nel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Hog's Breath Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Seabreeze Hotel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dolphin Watch Cafe - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Frangipani, 4 Gloucester Street - Waterfront House on Dutchies Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Frangipani, 4 Gloucester Street - Waterfront House on Dutchies Beach?

As of 7 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Frangipani, 4 Gloucester Street - Waterfront House on Dutchies Beach on 13 Apr, 2026 start from S$279, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Frangipani, 4 Gloucester Street - Waterfront House on Dutchies Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Frangipani, 4 Gloucester Street - Waterfront House on Dutchies Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Frangipani, 4 Gloucester Street - Waterfront House on Dutchies Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Frangipani, 4 Gloucester Street - Waterfront House on Dutchies Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Dutchmans Beach and Bagnalls Beach Reserve. D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay and Baptist Tabernacle are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

7.2

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Tanya

Wonderful Holiday

Great location, amazing beach, wildlife daily, clean property. We had a fabulous time relaxing at the beach each day, breakfast on the balcony feeding the rosellas and visits from the kookaburras. We have 3 young kids and had everything we needed. Would definitely stay here again.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2020
Great to hear, thanks for leaving a glowing review.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Janelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The position of this house is its only good feature. The house itself is dirty and run-down.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Belinda A.

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

Nice Location

Great location. Cleanliness lacking. Needs updating and removal of mould
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Dhiraj S.

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

Good experience

Overall good experience, although property is bit old and need some maintenance, during rainy time water drainage on the backside patio
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lyheap C.

Everything is good

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house nice clean, nice views and the shop
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May, 2022
Glad you had such a great time and the accommodation met all your needs.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Property location overlooking Duchies is great, a steep block ,steep access via steps. Parking unsatisfactory. Beds not made at this price a bit rich, offering early checkin and late checkout at a price is a bit rich. Dont offer if you charge. This is our firdt experience of this money grab in all our travels.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Jeff L.

Charges for EarlyBook In and Late Departure

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I have travelled extensively and in those travels if my Accomodation had the ability for us to access our accomodation early for what ever reason. And it was available were given access Not Charged, On international travel when either of the above was requested and it was fro a period greater than 6 hours we have been happy to pay. At Nelson Bay this is not appropriate, If you offer don't charge.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2021
Thank you for your review, we have taken your views into consideration.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Anthony K.

Great location, not much else

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Arrived in the dark and rain to be confronted any 35 wet unlit stairs, no outside lighting that worked, positively dangerous. Inside hole in ceiling, filter of dryer on top of dryer full of lint, mould on the bed room wall, several inside lights that didn't work, fly screens that didn't;t close, pictures on floor not on wall, no plug for sink, and plates that didn't fit in the dishwasher..with friendly reminders to make sure you washed everything up properly!!!Generally not up to standard for the price, which is shame given the location was great. Also in this day and age to not have wifi is surprising at best.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Great location and view, but house is in need of maintenance

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Good location near beach and great ocean views. You can walk from the backyard via a shortcut down to the beach within minutes. Unfortunately the house is in need of some serious upkeep and repair. The fans and walls had what looked like about 6 mths worth of dust build up, the bath was dirty when we arrived ie had a dirt ring around it. A general clean had been carried out but not detailed enough for a holiday rental or to be covid safe. The bunk bed wobbled from side to side, a gate at the side was falling over. Grass hadn’t been mowed and bedroom light didn’t work. There were also mould spores starting to show on the walls in the bedrooms, on the blinds. We let the agent know and they sent someone to clean the property again (but didn’t confirm it’d definitely happen or tell us when, so we got a bit of a surprise when cleaners showed up to the house without any warning!) - unfortunately everything couldn’t be fixed for our stay as there were too many major issues. For the rather hefty price we paid over the school holidays for our family to stay, we expected a great deal better.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alana J.

A nice time

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A very nice little holiday house with a lovely balcony and view, we loved our time here. Rainbow lorikeets visited us every day and we enjoyed a nice walk/wander around the beach. Beautiful area
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May, 2022
Thank you so much for your kind words, we really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Danielle N.

Fantastic Location

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A terrific family getaway location. 1 minute walk down to Dutchies Beach, 5 minute drive to Salamander shops and a 20 minute stroll to Nelson’s Bay. Accommodation was comfortable with amenities as described however property was a little more tired than the pictures depicted and could do with a little more ongoing thorough cleaning. Yards were unusable due to unkempt nature ( thigh high weeds) however there may have been some rapid growth between landscaping maintenance periods. Over all, a great place to stay for a low key family holiday with a terrific range of puzzles to choose from!
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May, 2022
Hi Danielle, We are so happy to hear you and your family had a terrific family getaway. Thank you for reporting those maintenance issues, we will present them to our maintenance and cleaning teams. We hope you visit again soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Renee W.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Make your own beds, buy your own loo paper and vacuum the sand up

Firstly, this property is a cute old beach shack located on a beautiful beach. It was a comfortable stay, however seemed a bit neglected in simple property management. Firstly, there was a laundry bag of sheets for the beds meaning that you had to make your own beds (from experience that is unusual and the cleaner should make the beds). There were sandy patches on the floors that we had to vacuum up. For a three night stay in a two bedroom accomodation there was only one roll of toilet paper so we had to buy our own! The tv remote batteries were flat. The lawns were overgrown but they got mowed on the second day of our stay. The dishwasher was really stinky! For the above reasons I think that perhaps the property hadn’t been stayed in for a while or they need to find a new cleaner/maintenance person. We had a nice stay, however with a bit more attention to detail it would have gotten a 5 star review! It just felt a bit neglected.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2020
We are sorry that your experience at 4 Gloucester Street didn't quite match your expectation. Thank you for letting us know about the maintenance and cleaning issues, we will ensure these are dealt with. Our apologies for any inconvenience you experienced.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Brooke

Great balcony with beautiful views!

We really enjoyed our stay at Frangipani with our two young children . The proximity to the beach is great and the view from the balcony is beautiful. Loved that there were no stairs off the balcony so our 2yo could roam. The new couches in the lounge room are comfy and the house was in a quiet location. Dutchies beach is very sheltered and perfect for young kids. The 10min walk following the path along the waters edge to Nelson Bay shops is very pleasant. The house could have been cleaner and the dishwasher didnt work very well but hopefully these issues can be addressed by the property manager. All in all a great little house for a relaxing getaway.

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