Del Rae, Unit 12/25 Shoal Bay Road - North-facing apartment overlooking the Bay
This well appointed, 2-bedroom unit is directly across the road from the pristine waters of Shoal Bay Beach and only a short walk to all the attractions and amenities Shoal Bay has to offer, including Tomaree Mountain. There are also four beaches in Shoal Bay to choose from; Shoal Bay Beach is popular for paddle boarding and snorkeling whilst Zenith, Box and Wreck beach are most popular for surfing and body boarding. Stroll along the foreshore at your doorstep for restaurants, cafes, pubs and shops.
In the popular Del Rae complex, this top floor, north facing apartment claims prime position with its front row balcony views over the spectacular bay and out to the headland. Sit out on the balcony with your family or friends and enjoy the view and fresh, salty breeze – it's a must while staying at this unit.
The cosy apartment features open plan living with a new kitchen and a new LED TV and DVD player. It also boasts ceiling fans in every room plus plantation shutters throughout. The bathroom has a bathtub, shower and toilet and the internal laundry offers a washer and dryer. Both bedrooms have built-in robes, and one has a queen bed while the other features 2 single beds.
There is one off-street car spot, however it is very small so street parking is available but is metered.
Important Notes: - Linen is not provided at this property. Bring your own linen including sheets, towels and tea towels, or alternatively, please contact our office for hire details. - There are 45 stairs up to this top floor unit. - Property is NOT pet friendly
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. Please Note: Key Collection is offsite.
The apartment features a balcony and space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washer/dryer, a microwave, and a refrigerator.
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-21828
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 is there to do within easy reach of 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 Wreck Beach and Little Island less than a mile away.
Will I be able to park at Del Rae, Unit 12/25 Shoal Bay Road - North-facing apartment overlooking the Bay?
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 Del Rae, Unit 12/25 Shoal Bay Road - North-facing apartment overlooking the Bay have a hot tub?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this apartment.
Does this apartment offer 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 Del Rae, Unit 12/25 Shoal Bay Road - North-facing apartment overlooking the Bay have connecting rooms available?
No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this apartment.
How far 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).
Can I book a room with a balcony at Del Rae, Unit 12/25 Shoal Bay Road - North-facing apartment overlooking the Bay?
Yes, every apartment at Del Rae, Unit 12/25 Shoal Bay Road - North-facing apartment overlooking the Bay comes with a balcony.
Del Rae, Unit 12/25 Shoal Bay Road - North-facing apartment overlooking the Bay Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 12 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 12 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
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7.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shauna
Jan 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great property in a lovely place. Just needs wifi (vital these days), plus working heaters and a dishwasher as well as at least basics like a dish cloth, tea towel, cleaning spray and a few other welcoming touches. Lounges ready to be updated.
The view was to die for, falling asleep each night to the sound of the waves. Very close to shops & restaurants. Only issue was there was no air con & the flat heats up in the afternoon, somedays it was very uncomfortable & hard to get to sleep. The portable air con did not make much difference.
Nicole B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Neil S.
Mar 24, 2023
Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
What about the customer?
34 degrees on arrival. Aircon not working and no support from management. Luckilly weather cooled as we were there for 5 nights. Great location and view helped make up for the feel that it is all about the owners and property managers and not about the visitors.
Neil S.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Jacqueline L.
Jun 10, 2021
Winter mid week break
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
On line check in was a little confusing. But the unit was lived up to our expectations; although an instruction sheet on how to change the air con from cold to hot and a couple of thicker quilts would have been nice. But really it was a great get away & we literally had dolphins swimming past the property. Lovely
Jacqueline L.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
William F.
May 10, 2021
Great stay at Del Rae
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Clean tidy unit in awesome location
William F.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Julie W.
Mar 7, 2021
Del Rae unit 12, Shoal Bay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Position of property is perfect. Opposite the waters of Shoal Bay and walking distance to the cafes and restaurants.All other areas in the Bay Area are a short drive if you want to go to a different bay. I needed to contact real estate on arrival because of two different inquiries and they were dealt with and I then received a follow up phone call to confirm that all had been dealt with.The windows only open a few cm, I guess for safety or weather changes but it would be nice if the second bedroom one opened a bit more as that room does get hot and AC or breeze from balcony doors struggles to get down there.I would definitely stay here again.
Julie W.
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
SYDNEY
Feb 1, 2019
Location good BUT Unit ?
We've been many holidays but this unit poorest booking ever for our 2 wks holiday.Only positive aspect of this unit having front load washing machine that's ALL.Too many Negative attributes! Unit managed by PRD very poorly.Terrible and very uncomfortable sofa at living area (you slide on cannot sit still)+ unit ONLY includes basic staff nothing extra/add on..Being on top floor 45 steps KILLS you at the end (even tho we are very fit family believe me it's hard job when you carry so many items day in <> day out to top floor )You cannot enjoy sitting at the balcony when hard wind blows which was the case during our 2 wks stay. Rooms has ceiling fun but so much dust on it I couldn't turned on so we end up sleeping boiling rooms(ps. you cannot open windows cos it has lock system)! Aircon wasn't working in living room.I felt waste of time and money this time around our Shoal Bay visit.There is more to say but..what for! Simply, we weren't happy overall.
SYDNEY
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Kaye
May 9, 2016
Perfect Location!
This was our first visit to Port Stephens. We chose this property based on internet photos. What a unit! It was clean, neat, bright & sunny with spectacular views of Shoal Bay. In walking distance to shops and a quiet location. I would definitely recommend this unit and would love to stay in it again.
Kaye
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Martin
Sep 28, 2015
Loved it!
We've stayed in Shoal Bay many times over the years but this would be one of our favourites. Great clean reasonably modern unit with fabulous views of the water. Weather was pretty average for our stay but we still made the most of our stay. Would happily book this unit again in the future.
Martin
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Steve K.
Mar 31, 2013
Family short break
We had a few days to spare in the school holidays and I found this unit on line.
This unit is the best value and location in the Bay. We could have wanted any thing else.
My family have asked if we can stay here again.
I would like to buy it if it ever gets on the market.
Thanks so much for letting it out so we can all enjoy this great place.
Steve