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Castaways, 1/17 Shoal Bay Rd - Ground floor, 2-bedroom apartment right across from Shoal Bay Beach

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A beach with clear water, a sandy shore, and a mountain in the background.
A two-story building with a balcony on the upper floor, surrounded by greenery and a well-maintained lawn.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a trash bin.
A modern living room with two beige sofas, a wooden dining table, and a kitchen area in the background.
A living room with a leather sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a view through a sliding glass door to an outdoor area.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

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 refrigerator, a microwave, and a TV.
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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, 1/17 Shoal Bay Rd - Ground floor, 2-bedroom apartment right across from Shoal Bay Beach

Castaways is ideally located right across the road from popular Shoal Bay Beach and just a block from the popular Shoal Bay Country Club, as well as cafes, restaurants, boutiques, and shops including a chemist, newsagent and IGA grocery store. Along the picturesque stretch of beach you'll find calm water swimming, soft white sand, the wharf, boat ramp, and hiring options for stand up paddle boards and kayaks. At the eastern end of the beach, just 600m from your apartment is the Tomaree Head Summit walk, where you can follow the trail up to the lookout to take in breathtaking views over the pristine Port Stephens coastline. You're also just a 5-minute drive to Nelson Bay and its marina, where dolphin watch cruises operate daily.

When you're done exploring for the day, simply sit back, relax, breathe in the fresh salty air and enjoy the view out over the water from your front patio. This affordable, ground floor unit has air-conditioned open living with a leather lounge and TV, and a kitchen with microwave, cooktop and full size fridge/freezer. There are 2 bedrooms, one with a double bed and other with a bunk bed and single bed, and a bathroom with a shower and toilet. Guests have access to a shared laundry with a coin operated washing machine, as well as off-street parking for one car – park the car and walk straight to the beach!

Important Notes:
- Linen packs and bed makes are provided at this property.

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 air-conditioned and features 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, 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

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Porch/lanai

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.
  • Single level property
  • 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-20340

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.

Property is also known as

Castaways Unit 1/17 Shoal Bay Road Apartment
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Castaways Unit 1/17 Shoal Bay Road
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Castaways Unit 1/17 Shoal Bay Road
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Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to 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.

Will I be able to park at Castaways, 1/17 Shoal Bay Rd - Ground floor, 2-bedroom apartment right across from Shoal Bay Beach?

No, this apartment doesn't offer parking.

Is this apartment next to 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, 1/17 Shoal Bay Rd - Ground floor, 2-bedroom apartment right across from Shoal Bay Beach have a hot tub?

No, this apartment doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this apartment provide breakfast?

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, 1/17 Shoal Bay Rd - Ground floor, 2-bedroom apartment right across from Shoal Bay Beach have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this apartment.

What is the closest airport to this apartment?

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

Can I book a room with a balcony at Castaways, 1/17 Shoal Bay Rd - Ground floor, 2-bedroom apartment right across from Shoal Bay Beach?

Yes, every apartment at Castaways, 1/17 Shoal Bay Rd - Ground floor, 2-bedroom apartment right across from Shoal Bay Beach comes with a porch/lanai.

Castaways, 1/17 Shoal Bay Rd - Ground floor, 2-bedroom apartment right across from Shoal Bay Beach Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 8 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Suzanne S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location. Front glass sliding door very hard to open. We really enjoyed our stay.

Very good
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Janelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The unit was neat. There was a bad smell in the kitchen cupboards and drawers. It is a very basic unit but it did the job. The beds were comfortable. It would have been nice if we could open the glass sliding door out to the front but it seems to be permanently closed. Great location, right across from the beach and walking distance to all the beautiful shops, cafes and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rian M.

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

Stayed here multiple times, perfect location and the right price .

Brilliant
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

A guest from ,

Very comfortable and good location.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Lovely vacation although the only complaint is the unit had a terrible musty smell.I had to leave doors windows open and bought some air freshener to help with damp smell.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

A guest from Glenmore Park, NSW

Castaway,Unit 1

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat 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: It is a great location but the Unit is not very well equipped. It needs updating and the kitchen needs restocking. With the lack of these necessities it makes for an uncomfortable stay for the asking price.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

A guest from Scone, NSW

Booking Agent Difficult

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. 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: On arrival several problems with unit. Unable to contact the booking agent by phone.Had to drive back to agents office.Trying to contact their office by phone almost impossible. Took 26 hours to rectify the two major problems.We where only there for 67 hours!!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

mark p.

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

Disappointing

Very poor quality accomodation. You would find better in a two star roadside motel. Even worse staff at Nelson Bay Winning accomodation.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

perfect for families

Our stay was fantastic. Apartment clean so close to the beach with great views and very affordable for a family on a budget. Walking distance to shops and cafe.