Title: Cosy Retreat in Nelson Bay - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cosy Retreat in Nelson Bay Vacation home in Nelson Bay with kitchen and balcony ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108840000/108832400/108832350/6f53c987.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108840000/108832400/108832350/fb593a07.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108840000/108832400/108832350/84b2d1d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108840000/108832400/108832350/9d7f1433.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108840000/108832400/108832350/0cb295a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the heart of Port Stephens, Cosy Retreat is a tranquil haven for relaxation seekers and family vacationers. Unleash your culinary skills in the fully stocked kitchen or ignite the BBQ grill for an outdoor feast on the large undercover patio, while enjoying wireless internet access, air conditioning and heating. 4.0 ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cosy Retreat in Nelson Bay Discover this home-away-from-home experience at Cosy Retreat in Nelson Bay. Nestled serenely in the heart of Port Stephens, this cute holiday rental is a relaxing haven for holiday seekers, family vacationers, or those looking for a peaceful stay. Cosy Retreat features three comfortably-appointed bedrooms, a master with a queen bed, a second bedroom with a double bed, and a third room featuring single beds, perfect for children or extra friends. With one internal well-appointed bathroom and an external bath room, this property comfortably accommodates up to six guests, balancing relaxation with homely comforts. Off street under cover parking is also included for 2 cars. Relax and make use of all amenities designed for your comfort and convenience. Unleash your culinary skills in the fully stocked kitchen complete with a dishwasher, microwave, stove, refrigerator, and coffee maker. Or better still, ignite the BBQ grill for an outdoor feast. Keeping family-friendly in mind, this rental comes equipped with a bathtub, free parking and even permits one pet for those who travel with their furry friends. With relaxation right on your doorstep featuring a large undercover patio, garden, air conditioning, heating, and wireless internet access. In addition, the property ensures your safety with smoke detectors and comes with a washer and dryer, making long stays a breeze. The proximity to the bustling centre of Nelson Bay ensures guests have a plethora of restaurants, shopping, and local attractions at their disposal. Cosy Retreat in Nelson Bay is more than just a place to stay; it's a lifestyle, a dream, and a tranquil retreat from the outside world. Absorb the beauty of Nelson Bay while enjoying the comfort of home, wrapped in tranquillity. Your perfect vacation starts here. Nelson Bay is renowned for its fresh seafood, award-winning restaurants, dolphin and whale watching, diving, fishing and aquatic activities, and this central location means that guests are ideally placed for the towns vibrant and lively atmosphere. Despite its growing popularity, the town maintains its small coastal village charm, perfecting the balance of catering to thriving tourism needs while protecting its beautiful national parks and marine sanctuary. An ideal holiday destination for families, Nelson Bay offers pristine beaches with lovely calm water swimming, waterfront parklands with BBQ facilities, a playground for children, weekend markets, a variety of shops and boutiques, and the Marina, which offers a range of aquatic activities daily. The charging of any electric vehicles, electric bicycle, electric scooter, electric skateboard, segway or other like devices (Electric Personal Mobility Devices) or the battery for an Electric Personal Mobility Device is Prohibited in this property. To ensure the comfort of our guests and neighbors, we do not accept bookings for 'Schoolies' breaks/under 21yrs groups and under no circumstances do we allow parties of any sort. Kindly note a deposit of 50% AUD of total amount will be charged at time of confirmation. An option of direct deposit and credit card is offered. A $500 Security Deposit (pre authorisation) is to be held. The bond will be processed prior to arrival. We only accept Mastercard or Visa. You can check in anytime between the hours of 3PM and 5PM on Weekdays. On weekdays after-hours, weekends and public holidays there is an afterhours check-in service. If you require this service, please inform one of the members at LJ Hooker Nelson Bay prior to your day of arrival. 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 on our website which will be sent to you in your booking confirmation email. This property is a holiday rental, it is not a principal place of residence. Terms and conditions apply for this property and payment warrants your agreement and that of all other guests staying at the property with you. The guests limits apply at all times during the booking. Any extra guests (this includes day visitors) above those that have booked and paid for must be approved in writing prior to the stay. Only the guests staying at the property are permitted to be present. If you wish to have visitors in addition to booked guests you must advise us in writing prior to your stay and ensure you receive written permission. 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 including security deposit. Noise audible outside the property is prohibited between 10:00 PM and 8.00 AM. Note: Cancellation policy is as per LJ Hooker Nelson Bay website. No Schoolies or Party Bookings ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46280000/46275800/46275760/17882ea6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bali Hai - 3 bedroom- Pet friendly house with aircon Shoal Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 98 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=46275760&PinnedHotelID=46275760&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73130000/73122300/73122258/w1914h1080x3y0-f9916a20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sea Breeze, 1,23 Stubby St Nelson Bay - Pet Friendly duplex with boat parking, air con and wi-fi Nelson Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=73122258&PinnedHotelID=73122258&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114440000/114435800/114435753/91cf0d75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront Cottage - waterfront location, swimming, peaceful, quite and tranquil location. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 190\_107 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-32.72918%2C152.13626&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=YqapZinhyPLNYdrbaxAC8kgrPys=) Nelson Bay, NSW #### What's nearby - Gan Gan Hill Lookout - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Dutchmans Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km - Nelson Bay Golf Club - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 2 min drive - 2.0 km - Toboggan Hill Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km #### Getting around - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 28 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪In House Kitchen - ‬15 min walk - ‪The Little Nel - ‬16 min walk - ‪Mavericks on The Bay - ‬17 min walk - ‪Naked Alley - ‬15 min walk - ‪Seabreeze Hotel - ‬15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cosy Retreat in Nelson Bay pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Cosy Retreat in Nelson Bay? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cosy Retreat in Nelson Bay? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Cosy Retreat in Nelson Bay located? > Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tomaree National Park, Nelson Bay Golf Club, and Baptist Tabernacle. Gan Gan Hill Lookout and Bagnalls Beach Reserve are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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