House in Nelson Bay
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this house rental
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, microwave oven, Nespresso coffee machine, it’s perfect for preparing and enjoying home cooked meals. The air conditioned lounge room, equipped with Smart TV, free Wi-Fi, Google Nest Hub 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 Weber Q 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), tuckerbox freezer 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 high speed 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, microwave oven, Nespresso coffee machine, it’s perfect for preparing and enjoying home cooked meals. The air conditioned lounge room, equipped with Smart TV, free Wi-Fi, Google Nest Hub 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 Weber Q 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), tuckerbox freezer 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 high speed 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.
Amenities at Rubys Retreat, 44 Achilles Street - pet friendly, aircon, wifi & boat parking
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Nelson Bay
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2025
Comfortable, clean, pet friendly.
8 / 10Excellent·Apr 2025
This beach cottage is comfortable and accommodating. If you love walking, you can walk everywhere from here. We hardly used the car except for shopping. Great swims at Shoal Bay. Shoal bay shops are a 15-20 min flat walk through the reserve and beside the bay, Nelson Bay a 30 min walk. Mostly flat. The only down side was the kitchen facilities were a bit light on, with no pantry items at all (bring salt etc) or washing up stuff. I would also suggest you bring sharp knives and a good pan. Apart from this a wonderful stay, very clean and comfortable.
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2024
We booked the house originally as it was pet friendly and the photos and description of the house. Unfortunately our 17y old Maltees passed away 2 weeks prior to us leaving to go to the house. The house expectations
6 / 10Average·Mar 2026
A LOT MORE Information is needed about this property for guests to make informed choice to stay and hire - it is not well sign posted - it is very difficult to see the house number when it faces down the street on the mail box instead of out towards the street; the driveway is not open and easily identified and is very steep and could be tricky to navigate in a bigger vehicle; specify that air con is only in the living area; advise linen is required in the listing before people book; say no basics in kitchen like sugar and a tea towel; the property needs a thorough clean - corners of rooms need attention; gaps in floor boards that you can see through to the ground; exhaust fan in the separate toilet is very noisy; all exhaust fans in bathrooms need cleaning; front screen door doesn't lock & screen door in back bedroom has no lock - not secure; need handrail on other side of front steps; we were told there were 2 queen sized beds - 1 queen 1 double; the double bed wasn't the best - too low; there were far too many messages from Real Estate agent - I would prefer 1 email with all necessary information rather than multiple messages each day e.g. not aware of needing linen until 2 weeks before stay; not aware of having to put the bins out until AFTER we had left Nelson Bay; even though we had a great time with friends I would not book this property again
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Top rated by guests
9.1Outstanding
(13 Ratings)
"Comfortable, clean, pet friendly. "
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