Title: Coastal Cottage in Nelson Bay - Pet Friendly - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=100143272&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Coastal Cottage in Nelson Bay - Pet Friendly ## Photo gallery for Coastal Cottage in Nelson Bay - Pet Friendly ![TV - Coastal Cottage in Nelson Bay - Pet Friendly (Nelson Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100150000/100143300/100143272/3412c62a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Coastal Cottage in Nelson Bay - Pet Friendly (Nelson Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100150000/100143300/100143272/42d83df4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Coastal Cottage in Nelson Bay - Pet Friendly (Nelson Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100150000/100143300/100143272/f932a16f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Coastal Cottage in Nelson Bay - Pet Friendly (Nelson Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100150000/100143300/100143272/cbbccf65.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Coastal Cottage in Nelson Bay - Pet Friendly (Nelson Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100150000/100143300/100143272/8f9a1dfa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Coastal Cottage in Nelson Bay invites you to unwind with the coastal breeze and water views from its front patio. With a well-equipped kitchen, laundry facilities, and outdoor shower, this self-contained property offers home comforts after a day out at the beach. The nearby Marina provides opportunities for dolphin or whale watching tours. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Coastal Cottage in Nelson Bay - Pet Friendly Welcome to Coastal Cottage in Nelson Bay, perfectly located within walking distance to Nelson Bay CBD, Marina and stunning Dutchies Beach. Relax and enjoy the coastal breeze and water views from front patio looking out over the Bay. Freshly updated and offering coastal vibes this self contained property is a great place to get your friends or family together and enjoy all Port Stephens has to offer. Featuring a large backyard and consideration given to bringing along your small family dog ( on application), there is space for the kids and furry friend to play. A well equipped kitchen and laundry offering all the home comforts after a day out at the beach . Having the Marina so close by you could spend the day out on a Dolphin or whale watch, fishing or diving charter and settle in to the comforts of the cottage for meal at home and recharge for the next day ahead. Beautiful Dutchman's Beach is your closest swimming spot, perfect for those looking for calm sheltered waters with grassy areas along the shoreline for picnics. With well maintained council facilities this spot is great for a beach Bbq. The Dutchie's bridal paths leads you from here to the Nelson Bay Marina and Cbd taking in beautiful views along the way. Nelson Bay is the hub of Port Stephens hosting restaurants, cafes, boutique stores, events, markets and more. As well as being the platform for cruises, the Marina hosts a variety of entertainment including musicians and free fish feeding. You certainly will not be short of activities for your stay with all of these options close by. Bagnall's Beach is also nearby and is a pet friendly beach to take you Dog for a swim. Within a short driving distance to any of the many beaches of Port Stephens this property offers you the opportunity to do as little or as much as your holiday heart desires. Property features include: Well equipped kitchen Laundry with washer, dryer and ironing facilities Ceiling fans Split air conditioning in lounge room Separate dining room Fully fenced backyard with Bbq Wifi Outdoor shower Hose at the front to rinse off the boat Single car garage for small cars and driveway parking Linen provided ( please bring beach towels) Small dog considered on application Steps leading up to the front door of the property Bedding configuration: Bedroom One: 1 x Queen bed Bedroom Two: 1 x Queen bed, 1 x Single bed Bedroom Three: 1 x Queen The launchpad for whale watching tours, sunset cruises and swim with dolphin adventures, Nelson Bay offers a close-to-nature experience with all the creature comforts. The largest town in the Port Stephens area, you ll find easy access to cafes, restaurants and shopping, as well as sheltered beaches perfect for families with young children. See dolphins, whales & marine life More than 100 dolphins live in the pristine blue waters of the Port Stephens - Great Lakes Marine Park. Dolphin watching cruises depart all year from the busy marina in Nelson Bay. For a truly unique experience, during the warmer months, you can swim amongst wild dolphins with Dolphin Swim Australia. Whale watching boat tours operate between May and November, when thousands of humpback and southern right whales migrate along the NSW North Coast. Just east of Nelson Bay, go snorkelling at Fly Point - Halifax Aquatic Reserve, and discover an underwater world teeming with sponge gardens, soft corals, sea turtles and a colourful array of fish. Cycling & lookouts Hire bikes and cycle the picturesque waterfront. The Bartlett cycleway is 5km one-way from pretty Bagnalls Beach to Little Beach, near the heritage-listed Nelson Head Lighthouse, built in 1872\. In the lighthouse cottage, there is a delightful cafe with stunning coastal views. The Little Nel is another great local cafe. You ll discover more panoramic vistas at Gan Gan Hill lookout, where you can marvel at the natural beauty of the Port Stephens inlet, twice the size of Sydney Harbour. To the east is the magnificent Tomaree National Park and Fingal Bay. To the south are the giant Stockton Bight Sand Dunes in the Worimi Conservation Lands, one of Australia s great natural wonders. 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 neighbours, 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 - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - 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 - Fenced yard - 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 bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - 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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 Registration Number 2315,PID-STRA-58479 ### Property is also known as 190\_89 ## About the area Located in Nelson Bay, this vacation home is by the sea. D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay and Nelson Bay Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit West Nelson Bay and Salamander Bay Square. Fly Point Marine Reserve and Salamander Super Strike are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming. [Visit our Nelson Bay travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Nelson-Bay.dx181576) [View more Vacation homes in Nelson Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Nelson-Bay-Private-Vacation-Homes.d181576-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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-32.72158%2C152.13806&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=SyRQD7K7aaBU0oYm2IDwXk2eXoQ=) Nelson Bay, NSW ### What's nearby - ![Dutchmans Beach which includes a sandy beach and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621576998740/f1093782-5ecd-414a-b239-1c2b02e84dfa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Dutchmans Beach 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - Nelson Bay Golf Club 14 min walk \- 1.2 km - Fly Point Marine Reserve 2 min drive \- 2.0 km - West Nelson Bay 2 min drive \- 2.0 km ### Getting around - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) 30 min drive ### Restaurants - Magnolia. 9 min walk - In House Kitchen 10 min walk - Seabreeze Hotel 7 min walk - The Little Nel 7 min walk - Hog's Breath Cafe 9 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Coastal Cottage in Nelson Bay - Pet Friendly pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Coastal Cottage in Nelson Bay - Pet Friendly? ### What time is check-out at Coastal Cottage in Nelson Bay - Pet Friendly? ### Where is Coastal Cottage in Nelson Bay - Pet Friendly located? ## Have a question? 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