Dutchies Haven, 11 Christmas Bush Ave - Pet friendly, large enclosed yard, air con and Wi-Fi
Dutchies Haven is pet friendly, so bring the entire family, the dog beach is only a quick 5 minute walk away. This property is perfect for the elderly and children as it flows over one level.
Dutchies haven location cant get any better, an easy short walk (approx 300 metres) to beautiful Dutchies Beach which is the perfect swimming spot for children as the waters are calm. There are also BBQs and children playground equipment available at Dutchies or if you feel like a nice short scenic walk to the heart of Nelson Bay join the Bridal Veil walking track at Dutchies Beach and follow the coastline direct into Nelson Bay Marina.
Open plan living and dining area with a ceiling fan and split system air conditioner, TV, DVD player and CD player available for all your entertainment, a fully equipped kitchen with microwave, DeLonghi - Nespresso machine and dishwasher and external laundry with washing machine and dryer.
All three bedrooms have split system air conditioners and ceiling fans, there is a renovated bathroom with 3/4 size bath/ shower and toilet and also another separate toilet available.
Fantastic alfresco dining area located on the back deck with a gas BBQ , so you can sit back, relax and watch the children and fur babies running and playing in the lovely fully enclosed yard. The property has two undercover car spaces in a carport.
Bedroom Configuration: -
Bedroom 1 - Queen Bed + Air Conditioner + Ceiling Fan Bedroom 2 - Queen Bed + Air Conditioner + Ceiling Fan Bedroom 3 - 2 Single Beds + 2 Trundles + Air Conditioner + 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.
Linen Packs consists of 2 flat sheets, pillowcases, bath towels, bathmats, hand towels and tea towels (BYO beach towels). The property provides pillows, blankets, and quilts.
Property Notes:
Pets are welcome at this property.
WiFi: Yes
Parking: 2 undercover car spaces in a carport.
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.
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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-798
About the area
Nelson Bay
Located in Nelson Bay, this holiday home is near the beach. Heritage Light House Cottage and Nelson Head Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bagnalls Beach Reserve and Fly Point Marine Reserve. Salamander Super Strike and Toboggan Hill Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
Is Dutchies Haven, 11 Christmas Bush Ave - Pet friendly, large enclosed yard, air con and Wi-Fi pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Dutchies Haven, 11 Christmas Bush Ave - Pet friendly, large enclosed yard, air con and Wi-Fi?
As of 10 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dutchies Haven, 11 Christmas Bush Ave - Pet friendly, large enclosed yard, air con and Wi-Fi on 9 May, 2026 start from S$225, 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 Dutchies Haven, 11 Christmas Bush Ave - Pet friendly, large enclosed yard, air con and Wi-Fi?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Dutchies Haven, 11 Christmas Bush Ave - Pet friendly, large enclosed yard, air con and Wi-Fi?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Dutchies Haven, 11 Christmas Bush Ave - Pet friendly, large enclosed yard, air con and Wi-Fi?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Dutchies Haven, 11 Christmas Bush Ave - Pet friendly, large enclosed yard, air con and Wi-Fi located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bagnalls Beach Reserve and Baptist Tabernacle. D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay and Nelson Bay Golf Club are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Lovely home with everything we needed for a relaxing break
Julie S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept, 2025
Thank you Julie for such a wonderful review. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and it was the relaxing break that you needed. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. McGrath Port Stephens
The house was splendid. Need grab rails at the front steps and in the shower.
Anne R.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2025
Thanks Dennis for your lovely review, I'll pass on your feedback to the owner about the grab rails, we look forward to seeing you again in the future, thanks McGrath Port Stephens
Really enjoyed staying at this property. Location is excellent being just a short walk to Nelson Bay centre and the lovely Dutchies Beach at the end of the road. Would definitely stay again.
Julia d.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct, 2024
Thanks Julia for your review, Dutchies Haven is in a fantastic location, we're glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to seeing you again in the future. Thanks McGrath Port Stephens.
Quite relaxing location in walking distance to Marina and beautiful beaches.
We felt instantly relaxed when we arrived. Happy with the Hamptons vibe and easy walking distance to Dutchies beach and the marina. Also close to Bagnalls beach for our dog to enjoy.
Whole family enjoyed the stay from teen to Septagenarian.
Jennifer D.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2024
We are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to you staying with us again soon. McGrath Port Stephens
Was very homely and comfortable, we loved it and will be back. The only improvements that would make our next stay perfect would be to have a handle in shower to ease getting in and out as well as a rail or something to hold onto to go down the front stairs.
Teena I.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2022
Hi Teena,
Thank You for your feedback. We can certainly pass this on to the owner for them to consider.
Thank you
Very nice property.beautiful location. Very happy.will rent again
david m.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2023
Hi David,
Thank you for taking the time to review the property.
We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again in the future.
Team McGrath
A home away from home feel to the whole property, walking distance to quiet beach and other walks. A short drive to CBD.
Gary A.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jun, 2023
Hi Gary,
Thank You for taking the time to review the property.
We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay, it is a lovely property and in a great location.
Kind Regards. Team McGrath
The property was good, bed very comfortable the only thing we could say is that the lounges we after sitting for a little while were very uncomfortable. That didn't take the rest of the house being very comfortable and homely. A good time was had.
Gary L.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May, 2025
Hi Gary. Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. McGrath Port Stephens
perfect location. Short strolls to the coastal track into town and a child friendly beach. Super handy if you don't want to rely on your car whilst on holiday.
The air con was very much appreciated. A very comfortable property to stay in. We'd love to come back.
Claire C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2023
Hi Claire,
Thank you for taking the time to review the property. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay.
We do hope to see you again in the future.
Thank You, Team McGrath Port Stephens
Easy to find, house in generally good condition, amazing back garden that would be great for dogs, walking distance to all relevant locations in Nelson's Bay. Bathroom is one of the highlights although odd-sized bath that is more of an over-sized shower tray. My only criticism would be that the furniture in the lounge is more like garden furniture than a proper couch you can curl up on for the night and that the house comes without many basic household items e.g bath-mat
Antony B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul, 2021
Hi Antony,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review. We appreciate your feedback. Thank you, O'Meara Property.
The location and condition of the home were excellent. Everything was catered for.
Having had a self catering cottage in South Africa, we were very impressed and dog friendly
May I suggest two things. Replace the kitchen mixer tap. It is very stiff to operate and is leaking
Also the shower is constantly dripping into the bath.
Very minor issues but I thought you might like to be advised about them.
We would highly recommend the house to our family and friends
Thank you.
Brian, Trix and Sprocket Krumm
Brian K.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2022
Hi Brian,
Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay.
I can confirm that both of the minor issues you have mentioned have been rectified.
Thank You
Tariff needs addressing while property in current condition
Feel that property outside rear yard is quite overgrown resulting in too much shade,mature trees need lopping, Leaf matter on ground ideal place for Cockroaches to breed, the cockroaches enjoyed keeping us company in the house .Mortein is on hand to combat this, Tariff is too much for this, when food must be kept in fridge!
KEVIN L.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jun, 2023
Hi Kevin,
Thank You for taking the time to leave a review. As we are in the autumn/winter season leaves will begin to fall from the trees.
Sorry to hear there were cockroaches at the property during your stay, as we are on the coast this prone to insects, however I wish you had of let me know at the time so I could have contacted the owner to arrange a pest spray after your stay.
Kind Regards, McGrath Port Stephens
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jodie
20 Jan, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our family with 2 Whippet dogs stayed 4 nights in this lovely home. The bedrooms are roomy, beds very comfortable. Fully equipped kitchen. We arrived a day after a big storm and power was out for a few hours, we were so happy to have the BBQ for cooking that evening! The nespresso milk frother didn't work (we reported this) but it wasn't too necessary. The yard is large, the side gate is hip-high (the only worry for any dog owners I think). We didn't have any problems with our dogs wanting to jump the side gate, probably as the gate is in line with the back of the house, not the front of the house where they would see people walking past with dogs. Dutchies beach is an easy walk, with no rough waves! The lounges are uncomfortable- that is my only criticism of the place. Otherwise, lovely house!
The accommodation was clean on arrival and complied with all benefits listed in the online application. Minor faults/problems include:
1. The rear door is difficult to lock and required adjustment.
2. The only unpleasanr tiem was an odour of what smelt like stale urine, and pesisted no matter how may times we mopped all wet area fllors and deodorised all rooms. Someone told us it may rwesuklt from a nearby sewage treatement facility, o4r pehaops faulty plumbing albeit all plumbing seem to worrk correctly but unsure of drainage.
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2022
Hi,
Thank you for your feedback.
These issue's will be looked into and maintenance will be passed onto the owner for the issues to be rectified.
Thank You
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kristin M.
31 Aug, 2022
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Beautiful little house very cosy great location water at the back of property might be an issue for some
Kristin M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Louise
17 May, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Positives: dog friendly and easy walk to the beach, light and airy interior, comfortable beds, walking distance to the marina and town centre, well-equipped.
Negative: if you have a dog that is larger or an escape artist, you will probably find you will not be able to contain it in the back yard of this property.
The property is set in a great location, a few minutes walk from Dutchies beach and the dog friendly Bagnalls Beach. There is also a lovely 20 minutes walk into the d'Albora Marinas. However the property really needs a deep clean and dusting, for example stained bedspread and lounges. Another issue is we encountered a lot of cockroaches within the property so it really needs pest control. The property itself is lovely and if the issues above were addressed it would be a great place to stay.
Very nice house on a great location. Short walk to Nelson Bay centre and the beach. Also really nice dog beach in 10 min walk. Beds were really comfortable.
Very clean house and close to amenities, also very comfy beds.
House was very clean in a very good location, walk to shops, beach etc. Only problem we were told there was no WiFi so we bought a dongle, then after arriving there is a note on fridge giving details of the internet. So $30.00 dongle of no use to us.
Valerie L.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May, 2021
Hi Valerie, thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback. I have just looked at the booking and wifi was only installed a week or 2 before you arrived.
Thank you
Sami
Drive car slowly and watch out when we come in and go out at any time
Very good location, private see and garden very nice, we hope come back again
Danh C.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified
8/10 Good
Heather S.
25 Oct, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great location for us with easy walk to shops, restaurants, marina and beautiful beaches including dog friendly beach.
Heather S.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct, 2020
Hi Heather,
Thank you for your review. I am glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and agree it is perfect location. We would love to welcome you back.
Thank you
Sami
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