Title: Sanctuary on Dutchies, 18 Gloucester Street - Water views, Air Conditioning, WiFi and Close To Town Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=89378501&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Sanctuary on Dutchies, 18 Gloucester Street - Water views, Air Conditioning, WiFi and Close To Town Holiday home in Nelson Bay with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Sanctuary on Dutchies, 18 Gloucester Street - Water views, Air Conditioning, WiFi and Close To Town ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Sanctuary on Dutchies, 18 Gloucester Street - Water views, Air Conditioning, WiFi and Close To Town (Nelson Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89380000/89378600/89378501/w1916h1080x4y0-5bed602a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Sanctuary on Dutchies, 18 Gloucester Street - Water views, Air Conditioning, WiFi and Close To Town (Nelson Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89380000/89378600/89378501/w1914h1080x3y0-38f6a69e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Sanctuary on Dutchies, 18 Gloucester Street - Water views, Air Conditioning, WiFi and Close To Town (Nelson Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89380000/89378600/89378501/w1915h1080x3y0-77c7ba53.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Sanctuary on Dutchies, 18 Gloucester Street - Water views, Air Conditioning, WiFi and Close To Town (Nelson Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89380000/89378600/89378501/w1917h1080x3y0-f677e8f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Sanctuary on Dutchies, 18 Gloucester Street - Water views, Air Conditioning, WiFi and Close To Town (Nelson Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89380000/89378600/89378501/w1917h1080x0y0-2361aa20.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Sanctuary on Dutchies offers a tranquil retreat with beautiful water views over Dutchmans Beach and Port Stephens. Relax in the spacious living area, enjoy alfresco dining, or unwind on the deck with panoramic views. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## 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. ### Sanctuary on Dutchies, 18 Gloucester Street - Water views, Air Conditioning, WiFi and Close To Town Sanctuary on Dutchies has beautiful water views over Dutchmans Beach and Port Stephens. Only a 100 metre walk to the water’s edge and children’s playground via the stairs adjacent to the front of the property. Take a gentle stroll along the grassy path to Bagnalls beach or to Christmas Bush Avenue and the Bridle Path that follows the waters edge to the Marina and Nelson Bay. Situated a quick 4-minute drive to the heart of Nelson Bay township and 6-minute drive to Salamander Bay Shopping Centre makes this the perfect holiday destination for your next family getaway. Be mesmerised and captivated by the breathtaking water views from this luxury and desirable three level 4-bedroom furnished holiday home. Enter via the welcoming double glass doors and take the twelve stairs down to the open plan kitchen / dining area with direct access to the deck and the panoramic views. The adjacent huge living area has a Smart TV, comfortable lounge seating for two families, split system air conditioning and a classy sitting area, ideal to catch up on the latest novel, game of cards, or play a board game with the family. Padded outdoor lounges on the deck offer the ultimate relaxation location with an unparalleled sense of space. The fully equipped kitchen comes complete with a wall oven, induction cooktop, microwave, family size fridge/ freezer with chilled water on demand and a dishwasher. A powder room on this lower level offers convenience as does the internal laundry with a front loader washing machine and dryer. Heading outside and down the external side stairs is the outdoor undercover alfresco area with a huge dining table and chairs to cater for 10 people, gas BBQ and a grass area for children to play. To the left of the yard are steps that lead down to the beautiful Dutchmans Beach and children’s playground – literally everything you could desire is at Sanctuary on Dutchies. Bedrooms are located on the top floor, a couple of steps up from the entrance level. All bedrooms have ducted air conditioning and built-in robes in this wonderful home. The exceptional master bedroom with private ensuite with shower, toilet and vanity has the bonus of breath-taking views. The main bathroom is also on the top level, featuring a shower over a child size bath hob, toilet, and vanity. A media room with a large TV, casual living furnishings and ducted air-conditioning is a very welcome additional room on this level. Enjoy free NBN Wi-Fi throughout the property. Note: This property is strictly a non-smoking environment. Sleeps ten in total with a maximum of eight adults as the top single bed on the bunk and trundle are not suitable for adults. Bedroom Configuration: - Bedroom 1 – King Bed + Ducted Air Conditioning + Ensuite + Desk Area Bedroom 2 - Queen Bed + Ducted Air Conditioning + Desk Area Bedroom 3 - Queen Bed + Ducted Air Conditioning + Desk Area Bedroom 4 – Tri Bunk (double underneath/ single above suited to a child only) + Single Trundle Bed suited for a child only + Ducted Air Conditioning Linen: Sheets and towels are not provided, however are available for hire at an additional cost. The property provides pillows, blankets, and quilts. Please bring your own beach towels. Property Notes: Pets are not welcome at this property This property does have Wi-fi Access from street level to the house is by walking down the steep driveway. Please take care. Parking: Double Garage (with steep driveway access) and on street parking. Please note the driveway is steep and low vehicles may have difficulty with access. It is recommended that vehicles reverse down the driveway and into the garage. 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 ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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-44232, 2315 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as 43\_590 ## About the area ![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-32.72042%2C152.13246&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=hyV01dTX5plRhTlpToj7BSsbeO0=) Nelson Bay, NSW #### What's nearby - Dutchmans Beach \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Bagnalls Beach Reserve \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay \- 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Nelson Bay Golf Club \- 2 min drive \- 1.0 mile - Fly Point Marine Reserve \- 2 min drive \- 1.5 miles #### Getting around - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 31 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪In House Kitchen - ‬20 min walk - ‪Magnolia. - ‬17 min walk - ‪The Little Nel - ‬16 min walk - ‪Seabreeze Hotel - ‬17 min walk - ‪Hog's Breath Cafe - ‬16 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sanctuary on Dutchies, 18 Gloucester Street - Water views, Air Conditioning, WiFi and Close To Town pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Sanctuary on Dutchies, 18 Gloucester Street - Water views, Air Conditioning, WiFi and Close To Town? ### What time is check-in at Sanctuary on Dutchies, 18 Gloucester Street - Water views, Air Conditioning, WiFi and Close To Town? ### What time is check-out at Sanctuary on Dutchies, 18 Gloucester Street - Water views, Air Conditioning, WiFi and Close To Town? ### Where is Sanctuary on Dutchies, 18 Gloucester Street - Water views, Air Conditioning, WiFi and Close To Town located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sanctuary on Dutchies, 18 Gloucester Street - Water views, Air Conditioning, WiFi and Close To Town Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leanne T. 17 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family weekend catch up A great place to stay for everyone to be together. Plenty of room for sleeping and extra spaces to rest and relax. Kitchen was set up with both adults and children’s needs considered and for the large number of guests. Being in close proximity to the beautiful beach and children’s playground and walking path are a massive appeal. ##### Leanne T. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### CLAIRE B. 22 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic location and house Very impressed - house was clean and well kept. Bbq was dirty though and very rusty. Small things like supplies of dish tablets and loo rolls - costs nothing and makes a huge difference to a stay. Lovely views, comfortable beds and plenty of plates and cutlery ##### CLAIRE B. 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