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

From $240 per night
6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
3 Car spaces
Rubys Retreat is a delightful private three-bedroom, pet friendly, modern single level family beach house located at Little Beach, there is only 4 steps to the front door and 4 steps to the back yard. It has everything to make your stay as comfortable an

Introducing Ruby's Retreat - your dreamy, dog-friendly holiday rental tucked away in the heart of Nelson Bay. This delightful property accommodates up to six guests, perfect for that relaxing family getaway or an eventful trip with your best friends.

Featuring three beautifully-decorated bedrooms, each filled with light and vibrantly colored, Ruby's Retreat immediately feels like home. Retreat to the master bedroom with Queen-sized bed, TV and the comfort of a ceiling fan. The other two bedrooms both with ceiling fans offer equally comfortable accommodation with a mix of double and king single beds, perfect for both adults and children.

The heart of the home is, of course, the open-concept kitchen and dining area. From a fully-equipped kitchen, including a dishwasher, microwave oven, coffee machine, it’s perfect for preparing and enjoying home cooked meals. The air conditioned lounge room, equipped with Smart TV, free Wi-Fi, Google Nest Hub and ceiling fan, provides a perfect setting for those movie nights or lazy afternoons.

Ruby's Retreat comes with all the amenities you'd desire for a comfortable stay. Love the outdoors? Indulge in the lovely fully enclosed yard which is perfect for children and pets or the spacious balcony equipped with BBQ - the ideal spot for alfresco dining. We also have a laundry with washer/dryer and boat parking spaces and long-term renters are most welcome!

When you're ready to explore, enjoy the convenience of being just minutes away from Little Beach and Shoal Bay Beach. This beautiful holiday rental captures the best of Nelson Bay and Shoal Bay – sun, sea, and sand!

Whether you’re down for an adventurous boat trip or a quiet BBQ evening at our outdoor area, Ruby's Retreat has something for every kind of visitor and their fur baby.

There is also a single lock-up garage for the fishing rods or surfboards (no car use), tuckerbox freezer and a long driveway that is suitable for a car and trailer boat.

Bedroom configuration: -

Bedroom 1 - Queen Bed + TV + Ceiling Fan
Bedroom 2 - Double Bed + Balcony Access + Ceiling Fan
Bedroom 3 - 2 x King Single Beds + Ceiling Fan

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, for prices please contact our office.

Linen Packs consists of 2 flat sheets, pillowcases, bath towels, bathmats, hand towels and tea towels (bring your own beach towels). The property provides pillows, blankets, and quilts.

Property Notes:

Pets are welcome at this property.

This property does have wi-fi.

Parking: Long driveway that is suitable for a car and trailer boat - single lock-up garage only used for fishing rods or surfboards (no car use).

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-689

Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Air Conditioning: Reverse Cycle
  • Air Conditioning: Split System
  • Balcony
  • Bath Tub
  • Bathroom
  • BBQ
  • Big Screen TV
  • Boat Parking
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Child Friendly
  • Close to Playground
  • Close to Shopping
  • Close to Waterfront
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Coffee Machine
  • Crockery and Cutlery
  • Dining Room
  • Dishwasher
  • DVD Player
  • Fan
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • High Chair
  • Hot Water
  • Iron and Board
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Little Beach
  • Long-term renters welcome
  • Lounge Room
  • Microwave Oven
  • Multiple TVs
  • Outdoor Area
  • Outdoor Furniture
  • Oven
  • Parking
  • Pet Friendly Accommodation
  • Refrigerator
  • Shoal Bay Beach
  • Shower
  • Smart TV
  • Smoke Alarm
  • Stove
  • Street Parking
  • Television
  • Toaster
  • Washer/Dryer
  • 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
Room 2
  • Double Bed x 1
Room 3
  • King Single x 2
Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Bath
Bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet

Location

44 Achilles Street, Nelson Bay NSW 2315

Reviews

4.77/5 (13 reviews)

iday house especially if you have a pet

Debra | 19th January 2026
5/5

The house was lovely! We have a few suggestions for improvements though. Although the premises are quite secure for a pet, our little maltese managed to burrow under the hedge and fence to visit the dog next door (giving us a very bad hour while we were looking for him).We suggest you make sure that the back fence is totally blocked, and that an enterprising escpae artist cannot get through as easily as ours did. The kitchen is extremely well appointed, with the exception of the fry pans.

Reply 21st January 2026

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback, Debra. We’re delighted to hear you found the house lovely and that you enjoyed how well appointed the kitchen is overall. We also really appreciate you raising your suggestions, as they are genuinely helpful. Thank you for letting us know about your Maltese’s great escape — we completely understand how stressful that must have been. We will certainly pass this feedback on to the owner so the rear fence and hedge can be reviewed and improved to better prevent adventurous pets from getting through. We also appreciate the note regarding the fry pans and will look into this to see how the kitchen equipment can be improved. Thank you again for your constructive feedback, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. McGrath Port Stephens

Pet-friendly, Clean, Perfectly located

George | 17th January 2026
5/5

We loved our stay here! Ruby’s Retreat is a modern, clean, cozy home and had everything we needed for our short relaxing break…including wifi. It’s an easy walk to Little Beach and just a short stroll to Shoal Bay, which made getting around super convenient. We also really appreciated how secure and comfortable it felt for our pet, a huge plus for us. This was our first time staying and we’ll definitely be back!

Reply 21st January 2026

Thank you so much for your lovely review, George and Christine! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay at Ruby’s Retreat and found the home modern, clean, cosy, and well equipped for a relaxing break. It’s great to know the location worked so well for you, with easy access to Little Beach and Shoal Bay. We’re especially pleased that the property felt secure and comfortable for your pet — we know how important that is when travelling with furry family members. Thank you again for choosing to stay with us. We’d absolutely love to welcome you back again in the future. McGrath Port Stephens

Fabulous holiday home

Anne | 30th September 2025
5/5

We recently completed our third stay at Rubys, and once again, it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. The property is well maintained, situated in a quiet street and convenient location, and offers a comfortable and relaxing environment. One of the highlights for us is being able to bring our large furbaby along - he especially appreciated the fully fenced yard. The team at McGrath are a pleasure to deal with. We look forward to returning again next year!

Reply 3rd October 2025

Thanks Anne, we're glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to seeing you again in the future, thanks McGrath Port Stephens

Very enjoyable stay

Irene | 29th October 2024
4.875/5

Ruby’s Retreat is a very comfortable and well equipped accommodation. It had everything our extended family including the dog needed. We originally intended to stay for only 3 nights and then extended our time for an extra 4 nights. Holly at McGrath was very helpful and any questions were dealt with promptly and thoughtfully. We are hoping to be able to stay there again as we enjoyed the house as well as the whole area of Nelson Bay.

The Mitchell's

Garry | 23rd October 2024
4.625/5

We originally booked the home as it was pet friendly but unfortunately our 17y old maltees passed away 2 weeks prior to going to the house, but the house was all and more than advertised, very clean and everything you need for a home away from home, the house would have been great for people with a pet and equally as great without a pet. We would recommend the house to anyone wanting to rent a home for a holiday and we would definitely use the home again.And McGrath made booking a breeze.

Reply 24th October 2024

We are so sorry to hear the passing of your fur baby as this must be a difficult time for you. Thank you for the wonderful review of the property which we will share with the owner. We look forward to welcoming you again soon time soon. McGrath Port Stephens

TOP SPOT

Lyn | 26th July 2023
4.875/5

This is a great cottage, not large but deceptively roomy, with doors used to create private spaces; handy for families. It is well located near lots of facilities, shops, services and beaches. Kitchen has heaps of utensils, pots/pans, crockery etc. Contained backyard great for pooches to have a wander. Friendly lorikeets and magpies will come to down back deck and say g'day and take a piece of bread from your hand. Would come back - but maybe in warmer months next time!

Reply 19th August 2023

Hi Lyn, I'm glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to having you stay with us again soon. Thanks McGrath Port Stephens

Clean and tidy house

Carol | 14th December 2022
3.875/5

Lovely and clean house. Well stocked kitchen with everything you might need. Great TV in the loungeroom. Not so great TV in the bedroom.

Our regular coastal getaway

Rachel | 12th December 2022
4.875/5

We've been coming to Ruby's for a few years - it caters perfectly for our young family, including furbaby. If we ever have an issue, O'Meara/McGrath has always been quick to respond and action. Just a short walk to Little Beach, Shoal Bay and Nelson Bay, the home is perfectly located for endless beach days and activities. The home itself suits us perfectly. We'll be back for sure. Thanks, as always!

Lovely home well located nicely furnished

Monique | 31st October 2022
5/5

This house is one of the nicest pet friendly homes we have ever stayed at. It's floor plan is excellent with the bedrooms separated from the living area. It has a large kitchen, a large fully fenced back yard that our dog Mia really enjoyed - lots of places to sniff, a covered outdoor deck area and a very comfortable and large living area. To top it off there are two showers and two toilets (one in the laundry).

Great holiday stay

Jo | 20th November 2021
5/5

We really enjoyed our stay at Ruby’s Retreat, so did our fur baby. The house was very clean and had all the comforts for a great stay. It is in an idyllic location within walking distance to Shoal Bay and into Nelson Bay and of course Little Beach. We have already rebooked to return in March for another relaxing stay😉 And it is a rare find to find a great house where dogs of any size are allowed inside. Will definitely recommend. Jo

Beautiful home

Lee | 20th August 2021
5/5

We recently stayed at Ruby’s Retreat for two weeks. The house is lovely with plenty of room for the family and comfortable beds. It also has a large deck out the back which we used everyday. The back yard is completely enclosed for the children and fur babies. We will definitely stay there again. Our only suggestion would be to include Wifi for your guests.

Delightful

Chris | 23rd March 2020
5/5

Thoroughly enjoyed our recent stay at Ruby’s Retreat. Met all needs. Beautifully furnished and had everything one could possibly need. Sunny and bright with a lovely flat garden where the kids and dogs had lots of fun every day. A real delight.

Perfect little retreat!

Tash | 27th October 2019
4/5

The house is comfortable with everything you will need for a relaxing time away in Nelson bay. Easy walk to the beach, enclosed backyard so the kids can play and amazingly clean and renovated bathrooms. We really enjoyed our stay. Will be back for sure. You wont be disappointed with Rubys retreat.

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