Cuddles Cottage, 4 Christmas Bush Avenue – air conditioned holiday house, 400 metres to Dutchies beach

From $205 per night
8 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
2 Car spaces
Very comfortable air conditioned three bedroom home is ideal for families for the perfect holiday.

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.

STRA Permit ID: PID-STRA-766

Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Air Conditioning: Reverse Cycle
  • Bath Tub
  • Bathroom
  • BBQ
  • Boat Parking
  • CD Player
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Child Friendly
  • Close to Playground
  • Close to Shopping
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Crockery and Cutlery
  • Dining Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Ducted reverse cycle air-conditioning
  • DVD Player
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Hot Water
  • Iron and Board
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Lounge Room
  • Microwave Oven
  • Outdoor Area
  • Outdoor Furniture
  • Oven
  • Parking
  • Refrigerator
  • Shower
  • Single Level Home
  • Smoke Alarm
  • Stove
  • Table Tennis
  • Television
  • Toaster
  • Washing Machine
  • Wi-Fi
  • Yard

Linen

Please note no linen is provided for this property. Please bring your own sheets, pillowcases and towels, or else you can hire linen from us at the time of booking.
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Bedding Configuration

Room 1
  • Queen Bed x 1
  • Shower
  • Toilet
Room 2
  • Queen Bed x 1
Room 3
  • Tri Bunk Bed x 1
  • Trundle Bed x 1
Bathroom
  • Bath
  • Shower
  • Toilet

Location

Cuddles Cottage 4 Christmas Bush Avenue, Nelson Bay NSW 2315

Reviews

4.27/5 (23 reviews)

Cuddles Cottage was a lovely stay for us and our dog

Julie | 11th November 2025
4.375/5

Cuddles Cottages was great. Great for us and also for our dog Dolly. She had the whole back yard, plus the back sunroom which was huge. Cuddles is centrally located so you can walk to beaches and into town. There is a dog beach within walking distance. Great place for a stay.

Reply 12th November 2025

Thank you Julie for such a wonderful review. We are so pleased to hear that you and your dog loved the property. It is a great property in an even better location. We look forward to welcoming you again soon. Thanks, McGrath Port Stephens

Relaxing and fantastic vacation

Alissa | 18th January 2024
4.5/5

This cottage is comfortable, relaxing, close to everything, walking distance to Dutchman’s Beach and a dog beach as well as restaurants downtown. The rooms are nicely decorated and a good size. Please note, there is no AC so the fans need to be on in the summer months. Ceiling fans worked well. The backyard is great for dogs and bbq dinners. We had a fantastic stay.

Reply 30th January 2024

Hi Alissa, Thank you for taking the time to review the property. The property is great for Family holiday and the garden is a great size for your pet. We are glad to hear your enjoyed your stay. Team McGrath

Doggy Door

Marco | 21st October 2023
4.25/5

it would be fantastic if the house was equipped with a doggy door to access the backyard. Other than that, the place is great and secure for our dogs

Reply 25th October 2023

Hi Marco, Thank You for taking the time to review the property. The property has a great yard for pets. Team McGrath

Great value

Leanne | 4th October 2022
5/5

Fantastic location - walking distance to Dutchmen beach and also into town. Quick residential street with plenty of off street and on street parking Big backyard perfect for the dog. Yard is quiet sloping so not really suitable for backyard cricket or kids activities House well equipped with key holiday needs Mattresses not the best quality - possibly need an upgrade sooner rather than later Would stay here again due to excellent value for money

Good place, location and Space

lindy | 2nd September 2022
3.875/5

Great location, close to town and beach but tuck away. Spacious, we stayed 4 adults Kitchen well equiped. Just like home if not more. Ping Pong, board games are great. It was cold on first two night, Main heater not working. Bed rooms mobile heaters are so dirty. House reasonably clean, however cleaners overlook window sill very dusty, espcially the timber windows, we sneeze/bad sinus from the dust. (not complaing, just a feed back) Not sure about summer stay as there is no aircon.

Great place to stay!

Keith | 14th March 2022
4.875/5

Really clean, comfortable and spacious home. Everything there we needed for our holiday and our little fox terrier loved the grassy garden. We found the area very relaxing and walked to the beach, shops and local bowling club. Will definitely book again. n.

Great location

Lachlan | 6th July 2021
4/5

Great place to be able to be able to walk into Nelson Bay. Its a good place, nothing too flash but good value for money.

All round great place.

Lyndal | 28th June 2021
5/5

Excellent spot for our dogs. Conveniently close to town as well as dog beach. Great for our 3 generation family holiday.

Spacious and good facilities

Christine | 13th October 2020
4.375/5

Great house. We loved the table tennis 🏓 table and great if the weather was unsuitable for the beach. The bathroom configuration worked well and a great laundry. Great yard for the children to run. Rooms were very spacious, the third bedroom would be very hot in summer as used the stand fan on the last night. My dilemma were the hot plate dials as the temperature readings have worn off. The managing agency would benefit with a lesson in diplomacy as their emails are bossy and abrupt.

Great location.

Marlin | 1st March 2020
5/5

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!

Pet friendly family holiday house

Jacqueline | 5th January 2020
4/5

Great house and location very close to Dutchies beach

Super spot, everything you could ask for

Brenda | 5th October 2019
5/5

We had a lovely week at Cuddles Cottage, grandchildren wanted to live there permanently. It would be nice to have Netflix or something similar as normal TV is woeful. The only reservation we had was the termperature of the hot water, it's scalding so do be careful when showering. Lovely that our old dog joined us as well.

Very quiet location

Reg | 22nd September 2019
4/5

Great stay. House tidy and well equipped. Located close to everything we needed.

Great location

Megan | 8th July 2019
4/5

We stayed 4 nights. Was clean and very spacious. It is the perfect location close to town centre and the ideal spot for our dog (as dog beach is only a 10 minute walk). The only negative I have is regards linen. We had to hire linen which is fine and you arrive to the doonas already on the beds and loads of blankets in cupboards but when are they washed?

Quiet, relaxing stay

GazR | 20th June 2019
5/5

Very clean, spacious, well equipped house. Close proximity to everything including beaches. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay - and will definitely return. Thank you!

Perfect location!

jandj | 26th April 2019
4/5

We stayed here for the 3rd time in April 2019. They yard is perfect for our small dogs (and there are no fence gaps for little terrier escapees!). Dining table inside seats 8 comfortably and the 2 living areas work well for adults/kids! For the size of the house, the back verandah is not very large - it's not really suitable for outdoor entertaining if you have a full house of 8. However, we spent little time actually at home because it was so close to Nelson Bay, Dutchie's Beach and Bagnall's Beach! Property is immaculately clean inside. Table tennis table is always a huge hit with the kids - don't ever get rid of it!!! Definitely a place we'll keep coming back to, although as a previous reviewer has said, it would probably be a little hot in summer, especially in the 3rd bedroom which has no ceiling fan due to the height of the bunks.

Happy house

AKWK | 10th April 2019
5/5

The house had everything we needed. Spacious, clean and well situated. The backyard would have been inadequate for our dog as the fence on one side was too low (Jack Russell, very athletic if required). But us humans had a very relaxing stay.

Great location just missing reception

Esther | 16th December 2018
4/5

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.

Comfy haven

Elly1961 | 28th August 2018
4/5

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

Convenient location

John | 30th December 2017
3/5

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.

Cosy

Tanya | 29th July 2016
4/5

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.

Great location

Jess | 2nd November 2015
4/5

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!

Outdated

Jason | 13th September 2015
3/5

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.

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