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A beautiful beach home in Shoal Bay!

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A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television.
A residential property with a brick house, a wooden garage door, and a covered outdoor area.
A compact kitchen with a built-in washing machine, a sink, and a window overlooking a backyard.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in microwave, and a large window with a view of greenery.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

Reviews

4.0 out of 10

Entire home

6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Shoal Bay, NSW
  • Place, Tomaree National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Shoal Bay Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Zenith Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Shoal Bay

Located within a 5-minute walk of Tomaree National Park, this vacation home is within a 15-minute stroll of Box Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fenced private yard, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Tomaree National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Shoal Bay Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Fingal Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Zenith Beach - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • West Nelson Bay - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zenith Cafe, Restaurant and Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dolphin Watch Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Magnolia. - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Atmos - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Long Boat Cafe - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

A beautiful beach home in Shoal Bay!

Set amongst a luscious bush setting just minutes to the beach, and with polished floorboards and stylish furnishings throughout, this 6-bedroom beach house is just waiting to accommodate your family's next holiday!

The attractive house is nestled in a quiet area in Shoal Bay, within walking distance to Wreck Beach (walking access to beach only) and close to Box Beach, Zenith Beach and popular Shoal Bay Beach. The option to hire bikes and paddle boards is available by the foreshore, and Tomaree mountain is also nearby – its popular trail walk to the summit and stunning lookout starts just 1.8km away. A 2-minute drive up the road will take you to the delicious eateries including Mod Thai, Gianni's, Zenith, Fusion, La Dolce Vita, Little Boathouse, Shoal Bay Country Club, Inner Light Tea Rooms, and many more.

Level 1 of this coastal home offers an open plan living room with a 40" LCD TV & DVD player, linking to a freshly renovated kitchen which is spacious and practical, and features a dishwasher and breakfast bench. At the rear of the house, the dining area with solid timber dining table leads to the backyard and the spacious back deck with outdoor setting and gas BBQ. This level also offer 2 bedrooms with built-in robes, one with queen bed and the other with bunk beds, as well as the main bathroom with separate bath and shower, and an internal laundry with a washing machine and 3rd toilet.

Upstairs is a spacious and cosy 2nd living area with ducted air-conditioning, an LCD TV & DVD player, 3-seater lounge and bean bags, plus a bathroom with shower and toilet. Of the 4 bedrooms on level 2, one has a queen bed, one has a king single bed, and the remaining 2 each have a single bed. offer a single bed in 2 rooms, king single.

This holiday home is ideally suited for 1 to 2 families, with a maximum occupancy of 6 adults. The layout means the kids can have their own space upstairs when they need while the families come together downstairs – have the best of both worlds for a relaxing and fun beach holiday.

Important Notes:
- Linen packs are provided for this property. If you would like beds made, please contact our office.

Respectful Stays (The Not-So-Fine Print)
We want you to fully enjoy your time away, and we also ask that guests help us look after the home and the surrounding community. To keep things comfortable for everyone:
- This is a no-party property
- Quiet hours are between 9pm - 8am (as per council regulations)
These guidelines help ensure Port Stephens Accommodation homes stay available for future escapes (yours included) and that local neighbours remain welcoming to visitors.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 6 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and a fenced private yard.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming 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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
Onsite 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 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-21392

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home in Shoal Bay is within a 10-minute walk of Tomaree National Park, Box Beach, and Shark Island Nature Reserve. You'll also find Shoal Bay Beach and Point Stephens Lighthouse less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at A beautiful beach home in Shoal Bay!?

Yes, there is wheelchair-accessible parking available.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Are there hot tubs at A beautiful beach home in Shoal Bay!?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at A beautiful beach home in Shoal Bay!?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown), which is 24.1 mi away (36 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at A beautiful beach home in Shoal Bay!?

No, you won't find house with balconies at A beautiful beach home in Shoal Bay!.

A beautiful beach home in Shoal Bay! Reviews

Reviews

4.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 6 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Great value. Very clean. A lovely house. Close to.

Lovely home and very clean. Very comfortable and well laid out. Would definitely stay here again and recommend to family and friends.
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Ang K.

Disappointing in every aspect

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed at the property from the 14th May to 17th. I found the process of booking very difficult. I had a voucher from a previous unused stay and this seemed to cause so many issues to get the booking secured, there were several emails back and forth and untold answered phone calls.Upon arrival we found cockroaches on the floor, debris on the stove top that had fallen from the ceiling, mould in the bathroom upstairs,dirty window sills it generally looked like the house had not be cleaned in preparation of our arrival.The house states it sleeps up to 9 people yet there are not enough seating at the dining table to fit 9.There was also a lack of the following to accommodate 9 people;Wine glassesPillow casesThere were no serving utensils, serving bowls, salad bowls, bread knife which I feel are basics for a house.One of the toilets was broken.There were burnt edges on the place mats. No light bulb in the stairwell, which was quite dangerously dark.There has been a few updates in the house such as bathrooms and Kitchen but I found the house to be quite dark and dated.I would not recommend this property to anyone
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Unbelievably overpriced and pretty terrible

Arrived to clean property. Sofas and all beds comfortable. Place was however terribly lacking . There was nowhere to hang your towel. The main downstairs bedroom lacked furniture for such a big space. It needs a chair , table or dressing table. We couldn’t find wine glasses and when we did were surprised by the mosh mash of poor quality glasses. Also not enough for our party of 8. . Sheets and towels absent and required us to phone office. Barbecue nearly blew up in our faces and we had to replace gas which required phoning office and then going out to purchase some gas. Very unsafe. Back garden had tree stumps and broken branches all over . Front furniture in outside area was filthy and cigarette butts surrounded it. Bins were full to brim so we couldn’t fit our rubbish in and had to drag them up steep driveway. Outrageous price for a property that didn’t even supply a set of decent wine glasses. Very disappointed.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

A guest from Clovelly, NSW

Dated but good for the price.

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Property was dated but covered the needs of a golf group who didn’t spend much time there. Overall some complimentary soap and shampoo would have been nice and our linen didn’t get delivered to plan. There are possums in the roof of this property which is a bit spooky at first but then you get used to your furry flat mates.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Tony K.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location

All of us were not happy and left the next day although we had booked for more nights. Not Happy.

The property and furniture are tired and not as clean as expected. We ended up sweeping the yards & redoing dishes as well as killing insects most of the night. The beds were uncomfortable very old.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

A guest from NA, NOTAVAIL

Infested with bed bugs!!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location was perfect, near box beach and wreck beach. However, we were severely bitten by bed bugs in the master bedroom & had to pay for pest control because they followed us home. Host has refused to compensate us for pest control & are not taking the issue seriously. Please note bites take a couple days to appear so you may not notice till after your stay. BE WARNED