Dutchman's Beach Retreat

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A table with a coffee pot, cups, and a plate of food, set against a balcony with a view of the sea and trees.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a dishwasher.
A small room with two single beds, each with a colorful floral bedspread. There is a small bedside table with a lamp between the beds.
A modern building with a staircase leading to an upper level, surrounded by well-maintained greenery and a small lawn.
A living room with a beige sectional sofa, a small coffee table, and colorful patterned pillows.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Dutchmans Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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NELSON BAY, NSW
  • Place, Dutchmans Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Nelson Bay Golf Club
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Nelson Bay

Located in Nelson Bay, this apartment is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. Nelson Head Lighthouse and Point Stephens Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises and d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay. Travelling with kids? Consider Fly Point Marine Reserve and Toboggan Hill Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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NELSON BAY, NSW

What's nearby

  • Dutchmans Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bagnalls Beach Reserve - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Nelson Bay Golf Club - 1 min drive - 1.2 km
  • West Nelson Bay - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Magnolia. - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Buoys At The Bay - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cafe on the Bay - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Home Interior - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Naked Alley - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Dutchman's Beach Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dutchman's Beach Retreat?

As of 29 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dutchman's Beach Retreat on 10 Apr 2027 start from £255, 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 Dutchman's Beach Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the 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?

Checkout 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 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay.very reasonable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2026
Jeremy, thank you for your comments. Alan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very happy with the stay, we booked again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul 2026
Glad you enjoyed Dutchies and Nelson Bay. Come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The photos did not do justice to the stunning view. Magic sunsets and dolphin spotting most days. The unit was tidy, homey and had everything we needed. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect with easy access to all necessary facilities including easy access to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2024
Suzy Thank you for your review Alan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Duchies Beach

The location was excellent, property had everything we needed & we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan 2024
Nikolina Glad you enjoyed Dutchies. Look forward to seeing you again in the future. Alan
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Our stay

Great location. Good property. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay at Nelson bay

the property was well kept
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nelson Bay stay

Situated in quiet residential area with some good views even though it was raining. The unit was well furnished and comfortable. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Anne Glad you enjoy your stay. You would have notice a lot of changes to Nelson bay and surrounding area. Alam
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2024
Joan Thank you for your review. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Come again. Alan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent location of a very amenable unit; close to beach and easy walk to Nelson Bay. Delightful unit, clean neat and all accommodating
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
Hi Nina Thank you for your comments Regards Alan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov 2022
Megan Thank you for the reveiw. Hope to see you again Alan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Thank you. we look forward to you staying again Alan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb 2024
Hi Keith Glad you enjoyed your stay at Dutchies. Regards Alan.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Louise. thank you. Glad you enjoyed Dutchies. Alan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2022
Louise Glad you enjoyed your stay at Dutchies and Nelson Bay Regards Alan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec 2023
Jennifer, thank you for your review. We look forward to you booking the unit again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2022
Hi Peter Glad you enjoyed Dutchies Alan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar 2022
Colleen Thank you for your review. Look forward to you staying again. Alan
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