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Rubys Retreat, 44 Achilles Street - pet friendly, aircon, wifi & boat parking

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Ruby's Retreat is a dreamy, pet-friendly holiday rental in the heart of Nelson Bay. This delightful property offers three beautifully-decorated bedrooms, an open-concept kitchen and dining area, a Smart TV lounge room with free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. You can also enjoy the fully enclosed yard perfect for children and pets or indulge in alfresco dining on the spacious balcony equipped with BBQ.

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rubys Retreat, 44 Achilles Street - pet friendly, aircon, wifi & boat parking

Laundry facilities and a garden are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a private yard. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 2 bathrooms and a washer/dryer, and other amenities include a balcony and a dining area.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching 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)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email with check-in information

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 are 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-689

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Rubys Retreat, 44 Achilles Street - pet friendly, aircon, wifi & boat parking pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rubys Retreat, 44 Achilles Street - pet friendly, aircon, wifi & boat parking?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rubys Retreat, 44 Achilles Street - pet friendly, aircon, wifi & boat parking?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rubys Retreat, 44 Achilles Street - pet friendly, aircon, wifi & boat parking?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rubys Retreat, 44 Achilles Street - pet friendly, aircon, wifi & boat parking located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Tomaree National Park, West Nelson Bay and Shoal Bay Beach. Nelson Head Lighthouse and Fly Point Marine Reserve are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

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Cleanliness

9.4

Location

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Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeni D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable, clean, pet friendly.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

garry m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Mitchell's

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
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

mike d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice place

Very homely good private garden for dogs plenty of room
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and private good yard for my dogs had verything I needed

Clean, secure perfect for my dogs, central to what I wanted and very private
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lexie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect short stay

Lovely little house. Comfortable and nice neighbourhood. We stayed with two small dogs. Feel so lucky this property is pet friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
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8/10 Good

Loren M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We stayed at this property in winter. The property was full of light, warm and comfortable. The location was excellent. Walk to the beach and cafes / restaurants. Short drive to a beautiful, off lead dog beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very good

Good location. Clean house. Close to any activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Felt like home

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark S.

Nice place but....

The property was beautifully appointed. Clean and tidy on arrival. But...it is not boat friendly as advertised. Maybe boat friendly for a very small tinny. We had to park ours out the front. This property is managed by a real estate agent so the personal touch from the owner is missing. But a great place to stay otherwise.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience

We loved our stay at Ruby’s Retreat! Loved the property, very clean, well maintained, lovely backyard. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Lexie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Reasonable location, good property. Our dogs could not walk on beach. Disappointing.

Fairly easy process, had some hiccups with receiving email links and we had 2 dogs, only one noted on form. Otherwise pretty good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dijana G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great holiday place !

Love the house nice and clean close to the beach and shopping nice backyard and clean kids loved it great outdoor space for dining in summer time really had a great time would recommend to anyone .