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Shoal bay Serenity beach Cottage

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A coastal scene with clear turquoise water, a sandy beach, and a mountainous backdrop.
An open wooden deck with a hanging chair, a cushioned chair, and a woven rug.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dining table with white chairs, and a wooden floor.
A living room with a black leather couch, a white throw blanket, and a green plant.
A room with a large woven rug, a wooden console table, and a door leading to an outdoor area with a wooden deck and greenery.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Shoal Bay, NSW
  • Place, Tomaree National Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Shoal Bay Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Fingal Beach
    ‪2 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 cottage is within a 15-minute stroll of Box Beach. The cottage includes a kitchen, a sofa bed, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Tomaree National Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Shoal Bay Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Fingal Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Zenith Beach - 5 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Nelson Bay Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buoys At The Bay - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Home Interior - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Atmos - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Aussie Bob's Fish & Chips - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Zenith Cafe, Restaurant and Bar - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Shoal bay Serenity beach Cottage

**Recently renovated**
Serenity Cottage has a simple feeling of a beach cottage with charm
The cottage offers 1 Lge main bedroom with king bed , 2nd small room one fits double bed , 3rd a very comfy Futon, sleeps 1 . (See Photos)
A large outside deck to chill with a glass of wine or cup of tea, Front verandah/enclosed yard…. This cottage is your a no-fuss , laid back, old school rickety cottage, with charm relax whilst you gaze at the stars and listen to the ocean or hand feed birds / possums
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a sofa bed, an electric kettle, and a dining table.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • 2 total (55 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
Property Registration Number 2315, PID-STRA-73452

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of this cottage?

This cottage is located in Shoal Bay, a short 4-minute walk from Tomaree National Park and also 16 minutes on foot from Shoal Bay Beach. You'll also find Box Beach and Shark Island Nature Reserve less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Shoal bay Serenity beach Cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't offer parking.

Is this cottage associated with a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is Shoal bay Serenity beach Cottage good for couples?

Amenities at this cottage that appeal to couples include a kitchen in each cottage with a kitchen in some.

Are there hot tubs at Shoal bay Serenity beach Cottage?

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

Does this cottage include breakfast service?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at Shoal bay Serenity beach Cottage?

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

How far is the airport from this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown), which is 24.1 mi away (35 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Shoal bay Serenity beach Cottage?

No, you won't find cottage with balconies at Shoal bay Serenity beach Cottage.

Shoal bay Serenity beach Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Comfy beach cottage

The house was nice and tidy, nice comfortable stay for our family. Great that it was pet friendly. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stuart H.

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

Shoal Bay -

Our Family had a fantastic stay. This property was clean, functional and perfectly located to to the beautiful shoal bay and it surrounds. I would highly recommend this property for a holiday stay and we will be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house in a good location. Kitchen was well equipped. Host was quick to respond when the gas was empty on the BBQ. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and so did our fur baby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stuart H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tidy cottage, that was well stocked with utensils, glasses etc. We enjoyed our stay, was just big enough for the 4 of us for a boys trip. Very easy to communicate with owner and a very easy check in. Only a bout a 10 min walk down to the Shoal Bay Country Club /Waterfront. Overall a good place for what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

louise c.

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

Family getaway

Family get together before Xmas
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Clare R.

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

Lovely beach house

We have a lovely stay at the cottage over January. Comfy beds with bathroom towels provided. Sherri was easy to reach to ask any questions we may of had. Beautiful walk close to Fingal Bay and an easy walk down to Shoal Bay. There is a park across the road which is great for any little people. Very happy with our week
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle O.

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

Easter break with family

We had a great 3 night stay at Serenity Beach Cottage over Easter 2024. We were a family group with adult children and our dog. The Cottage is in a good position from Box Beach, Fingal Bay Beach and an easy walk or quick drive to Shoal Bay Country Club. The Cottage was well equipped and has a large back deck with a BBQ, enclosed back yard and off street parking - we had 3 cars with us. The owner, Sherri, was extremely easy and friendly to communicate with. We would love to re-book the Cottage again for a getaway to Shoal Bay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raymond P.

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

Beach Cottage Stay

My family and i loved the quiet, amazingly presented beach cottage. 1 Very clean and wonderfully furnished. 2. Fantastic position. 3. Beautiful dog-walking. 4. Close to main strip, beach and yet a million miles away. Sherri was amazing to deal with and gave all the information required for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sascha T.

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

Quiet beach cottage

Quaint little beach cottage, as per the photos. Our family enjoyed staying at the cottage so did our little dog. The property is fully fenced and very secure. If staying longer than a week, it would be nice to have laundry facilities. The only item to note, in the backyard is a very established grape vine which was producing fruit. The surplus fruit was all over the ground. Luckily our dog did not appear to eat the fruit, however, it would have been good to know the vine was there, as grapes are toxic to dogs. Overall we really enjoy our 5 days. This is a pleasant place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024