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Castaways 4/17 Shoal Bay Road - Opposite Shoal Bay Beach

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A beach with clear water, a wooden pier, and boats in the distance.
A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a nightstand, a lamp, and a mirror on the wall.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a green countertop, and a window with a view of the outside.
A living room with a green patterned sofa, a wooden coffee table, a wicker side table, and a bookshelf. There is a kitchen area in the background with a dining table and chairs.
A balcony with a view of the sea, a table with chairs, and parked cars.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Shoal Bay, NSW
  • Place, Shoal Bay Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tomaree National Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Zenith Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Shoal Bay

This apartment places you next to Tomaree National Park and Shoal Bay Beach. The apartment includes a balcony, a sofa bed, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Shoal Bay Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tomaree National Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Zenith Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mount Tomaree - 2 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • West Nelson Bay - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zenith Cafe, Restaurant and Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dolphin Watch Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Magnolia. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Atmos - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Long Boat Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Castaways 4/17 Shoal Bay Road - Opposite Shoal Bay Beach

Walk out of your apartment complex, cross the road and find yourself on the soft white sands of Shoal Bay Beach! This quiet and perfectly located holiday unit is just metres away from village shops, restaurants, bars, a bottle shop and newsagency. Take a stroll to the top of Tomaree Headland for sensational views over the pristine Port Stephens coastline, or enjoy the public picnic and BBQ facilities along the foreshore. Nelson Bay CBD is approximately 5 minutes by car, where you'll find boutique shopping, award-winning restaurants and the marina, where dolphin watch cruises depart daily.

Sit back, relax and watch the boats sail in from this cosy first floor unit positioned right on Shoal Bay's beautiful waterfront. After a fun day swimming, snorkeling or fishing directly opposite, you can enjoy a glass of wine on the full length verandah which offers an outdoor setting and BBQ, along with wonderful sunsets and beautiful vistas.

The tiled, open plan living area offers a double sofa, 2 cane arm chairs, HD TV, DVD player, a CD/MP3 player, electric heating, a pedestal fan, water views and sliding glass door access to the front balcony. The kitchen has a small cooktop, microwave, fridge and a breakfast bar with stools, and the bathroom has a shower and toilet. Enjoy water views from the main bedroom, which offers a double bed, while the 2nd bedroom has 2 single bed and partial water views.

Guests have access to the shared laundry downstairs with a coin-operated washing machine, as well as an undercover parking space for one car.

Important Notes:
- Linen and Bed makes are provided for this property. Please note you will have to bring our own linen for the sofa bed or call he office to hire.

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 apartment is heated and features a balcony and space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a sofa bed, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Comfort

  • Fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 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-20346

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 apartment?

This apartment is located in Shoal Bay, just steps from Shoal Bay Beach and Tomaree National Park, and within a short walk of Zenith Beach. You'll also find Mount Tomaree and Wreck Beach less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Castaways 4/17 Shoal Bay Road - Opposite Shoal Bay Beach?

No, this apartment doesn't offer parking.

Is this apartment associated with a casino?

No, this apartment is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this apartment?

No, there is no indoor pool at this apartment.

Does Castaways 4/17 Shoal Bay Road - Opposite Shoal Bay Beach have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this apartment.

Does this apartment include breakfast service?

No, this apartment doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this apartment allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this apartment.

Does Castaways 4/17 Shoal Bay Road - Opposite Shoal Bay Beach have connecting rooms available?

No, this apartment doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this apartment?

The closest major airport to this apartment is Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown), which is 23.5 mi away (34 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Castaways 4/17 Shoal Bay Road - Opposite Shoal Bay Beach?

Yes, every apartment at Castaways 4/17 Shoal Bay Road - Opposite Shoal Bay Beach comes with a balcony.

Castaways 4/17 Shoal Bay Road - Opposite Shoal Bay Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

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

7.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

alysia s.

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

Perfect Location. Easy holiday living.

Love Shoal Bay and these easy living apartments. Well maintained and perfect location with parking. We love Zenith Beach. The whole beach to ourselves most of the time. Great place as you have the choice of the bay, or the beach. Plus great cafes, restaurants, supermarket, takeaway and shops all within 100m. And the walk up Mt Tomaree is just breathtaking. We'll be back again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Tori H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Location and view great / bedding and heat disappointing!

The Location was amazing ! Furniture very outdated , I was not informed that I had to make my own beds Prior to arrival and pillows were old and Stained, the electric heating is a very old Tiny foot heater that is dangerous and is inadequate to heat entire unit
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025