Experience the ultimate beachside getaway at Cuddles Cottage, just a short stroll to Dutchies beach. With a comfortable living area and timber floorboards throughout, this home is perfect for families or couples. Enjoy table tennis in the sun room, cook up a storm on the gas BBQ and let your small dog join in on the fun.
Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Cuddles Cottage, 4 Christmas Bush Avenue - air conditioned holiday house, 400 metres to Dutchies beach
Cuddles Cottage is a short walk down to Dutchies beach where you can stroll along the sand or watch the kids play at the park or have a go at Stand-Up Paddle Boarding. Only a quick 12-minute walk on the Bartlett Cycleway to Bagnall Beach or 10-minute walk along the bridal pathway into the heart of Nelson Bay CBD and D'Albora Marina, both pathways are perfect for children as well.
The layout of the home makes it an ideal choice for families or couples as the main bedroom with ensuite is located off the sun room area and the other two bedrooms are located at the opposite end of the home. The three-way bathroom is perfect for everyone to use with the shower and bath in one room, vanity area in the open space and separate toilet.
Cuddles Cottage has so much to offer with ducted air conditioning in all bedrooms and both living rooms, as well as ceiling fans to cool the house in Summer and gas heating to warm the house in Winter and timber floorboards throughout. An extra-large sun room with table tennis and a great sized enclosed backyard, with pets welcome upon request and will require approval. There is also complimentary Netflix available for guests to use, which is available to use on the TV in the main living room.
Imagine having the opportunity to sit back and relax whilst cooking up a storm on the gas BBQ and enjoying watching your children run around, this will be certain to become a favourite for families.
Bedroom Configuration: -
Bedroom 1 - Queen Bed + Ensuite + Ceiling Fan + Air Conditioning
Bedroom 2 – Queen Bed + Ceiling Fan + Air Conditioning
Bedroom 3 - 1 x Trio Bunk (double underneath/ single above) + single trundle + Air Conditioning
Parking - Carport available for parking
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 not welcome at this property.
This property does have Wi-Fi.
There is a Netflix Account set up at the property for guests to use.
Parking: Single carport + driveway parking
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.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Onsite parking options include a carport
Food and drink
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Shower
Living spaces
Separate dining area
Outdoor areas
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Table tennis
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Whale watching nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours nearby
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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 PID-STRA-766
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
Property is also known as
43_275
About the area
Located in Nelson Bay, this holiday home is near the beach. Bagnalls Beach Reserve and Fly Point Marine Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Salamander Super Strike and Toboggan Hill Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing. Visit our Nelson Bay travel guide
Is Cuddles Cottage, 4 Christmas Bush Avenue - air conditioned holiday house, 400 metres to Dutchies beach pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Cuddles Cottage, 4 Christmas Bush Avenue - air conditioned holiday house, 400 metres to Dutchies beach?
As of 27 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cuddles Cottage, 4 Christmas Bush Avenue - air conditioned holiday house, 400 metres to Dutchies beach on 24 Apr 2026 start from AU$280, 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 Cuddles Cottage, 4 Christmas Bush Avenue - air conditioned holiday house, 400 metres to Dutchies beach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cuddles Cottage, 4 Christmas Bush Avenue - air conditioned holiday house, 400 metres to Dutchies beach?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cuddles Cottage, 4 Christmas Bush Avenue - air conditioned holiday house, 400 metres to Dutchies beach?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Cuddles Cottage, 4 Christmas Bush Avenue - air conditioned holiday house, 400 metres to Dutchies beach located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Baptist Tabernacle and Bagnalls Beach Reserve. D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay and Nelson Bay Golf Club are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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Cuddles Cottage, 4 Christmas Bush Avenue - air conditioned holiday house, 400 metres to Dutchies beach Reviews
Reviews
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Great location. Nice and quiet street and beaches only a minute drive away from property. Everything is local within a 5minute drive away. The only thing missing was wifi, think this is something essential and the property manger/owner needs to look into providing. But overall a great stay!
Lovely family home stay in convenient location in Nelson Bay
This property suited us ( 2 couples) really well for our long weekend stay with everything we wanted. An open kitchen with a well sized dining table and living area plus an adjacent games room with more seating and table tennis as well as a garden with bbq. Though a bit older the place was very well kept and spotless clean. The agents handling the rental were exceptionally friendly and efficient and kept us updated with everything we needed to know at various times of the booking and answered to all our questions and requests promptly.
We enjoyed our stay. I didn’t realise that I was going to have to step down from the dining room into the sunroom then back up into my bedroom ... not the greatest for 74 yr old knees! The laundry light has something weird going on with it. Otherwise everything was as described in the listing and suitable for our needs.
We have stayed at Cuddles Cottage before. The location is good and it’s dog friendly which is important for us. The standard of the accommodation is very good. We did have problems with some aspects of the cleaning when we arrived but overall we had very enjoyable holiday and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights with four adults and one dog. We absolutely loved our stay, the house is spotless, the beds were comfy, everything worked (didn't use the dishwasher or laundry but assume they are perfectly functional). Location was ideal. Neighbourhood quiet. Communication with renting agency was always pleasant and easy. Key collection and drop off easy. The house had absolutely everything we needed (we took our own linen). Would 100% stay here again.
A very neat and tidy home, that was perfect for us and our fur-kids. A beautiful breeze flowed through the house and whilst no a/c the fans did a great job.
Thank you!
The cottage was very clean. House well set out. Fully equipped kitchen. Undercover parking for one car but room for another car in driveway. Very handy to shops and the bay . We would definitely stay there again.
Patricia N.
Verified
8/10 Good
Sharon S.
6 Feb 2019
I would highly recommend this property
Lovely property well equipped only complaint is it could do with an aircon unit in the main room and a proper fan in the 3 bedroom.
Sharon S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Esther
16 Dec 2018
Great location just missing reception
The house was nice, clean and well-equipped. Fans worked wonderfully on the hot, humid days. Ideal location. However, with no Wifi, it was particularly frustrating not to have mobile reception/coverage either... Which has never happened to us before at other houses on the same road.
Esther
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Elly1961
28 Aug 2018
Comfy haven
We stayed at "Cuddles cottage" for a few nights in August. For the great value that was charged we were very happy with this holiday rental. It's located in a quiet street and only 5 minutes walk down to Dutchmans beach, a couple minutes further to Bagnalls beach which is dog friendly. We brought our pooch and he loved it there.
Also a pleasant 10 minute walk into Nelson Bay along the Bridal Walk,which is very scenic and shady. Something we did everyday.
The home has all you need, gas heating, 2 bathrooms,4 bedrooms, well equipped modern kitchen , and 2 sitting areas. Outside is a big backyard and a patio with bbq and dining setting.
We probably would consider coming in Summer if air con was available, but overall we loved our stay and would definitely come back
Elly1961
Archival
6/10 Okay
John
30 Dec 2017
Convenient location
We had a very pleasant stay with the family. Fortunately we didn't bring the dog as some of the the backyard fencing is quite low. The facilities were good, but apart from the new kitchen the property is quite dated and has some outstanding maintenance issues (guttering etc). Location to beaches was great as was the table tennis table during a rainy couple of days.
John
Archival
4/10 Poor
Corinne F.
10 Apr 2017
Close to town
Could do with a renovation, for an 8 people you need a dishwasher and the kitchen cramped and the dinning table only seats 6. Bunk beds are uncomfortable.
Corinne F.
Archival
8/10 Good
Tanya
29 July 2016
Cosy
Close to town and restaurants and able to easily walk if like the exercise. Is a little dated and could do with being updated but still clean and cosy and we were still comfortable. No air con for heating or cooling but we were lucky with higher than expected temps in winter. The table tennis was huge hit and family favourite. Fence low in one part which could be problem if have large dog.
Tanya
Archival
8/10 Good
Anonymous
14 Nov 2015
Great Holiday!!
Great house, very comfortable, had all the comforts of home. Well equipped holiday house, fantastic position, just a short walk to Dutchies Beach and walking track. Fantastic time. Only disappointments, fences were a bit low in two spots, bit of a worry with one big and one medium size dog. and no towel rack in the main bathroom. They are really the only two issues we had. Other than that, great house, great location, definitely would consider coming back.
Anonymous
Archival
8/10 Good
Jess
2 Nov 2015
Great location
Great location with plenty of room for everyone. Bathrooms we extremely clean, great sunroom for kids to play and enjoy games. Will book again thanks!
Jess
Archival
6/10 Okay
Jason
13 Sept 2015
Outdated
This property is very out dated in all aspects and needs major renovations. Great location walk to beach and town would not recommend to pet lovers as neighbors will not hesitate to complain.