This vacation home places you within a 5-minute walk of Shoal Bay Beach and Tomaree National Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
Modern duplex just 200m to Shoal Bay Beach, with room for the extended family.
The Space:
Holiday with the extended family by the pristine coastline of Port Stephens in both levels of this modern duplex, just 200m from the sandy shore and crystal clear waters of Shoal Bay Beach. The beautiful beach curves 2.5km around the coast from Tomaree Head to Nelson Bay and offers calm bay waters perfect for swimming, kayaking and stand up paddle boarding (available for hire every day during the high seasons of school holidays, long weekends and Easter). There are BBQ facilities and picnic tables along the beachside reserve, and less than 1km further along the foreshore, you can climb Mount Tomaree for spectacular views from the summit. Right on your doorstep you will find waterfront eateries, bars and shops, including the popular Country Club Hotel, and just a 5-minute drive brings you to the township of Nelson Bay. Come and experience Shoal Bay, one of the prettiest coastal towns Australia has to offer!
This renovated, air-conditioned duplex entails 2 levels of living that are each completely self-contained and able to be accessed externally. This makes it ideal for extended family groups, two families, young adults, couples or friends. However, there is no internal access between each floor, so please keep this in mind when booking with young children of those with less mobility.
Each level features an identical layout and inclusions. Open plan living leads out to the wrap around balcony so you can relax either inside or outside on one of the outdoor settings, looking out at the distant water views. The living areas each boast 2 leather lounges and a leather chair, a flat screen TV, WiFi and a 6-seater dining table, and the contemporary kitchens come fully equipped with stainless steel appliances including a large 2-door fridge, dishwasher, microwave, oven and rangehood.
The 6 bedrooms are all beautifully decorated with soft furnishings and ceiling fans. On each floor, the master bedroom features a queen bed and a flat screen TV, the 2nd bedroom has a double bed and glass sliding doors out to the balcony and the 3rd bedroom has 2 single beds. Each level boasts a full bathroom and a 2nd toilet, so there are 4 toilets in total. The modern bathrooms offer a great place to rejuvenate after a day out adventuring, each with a deep soaker tub and separate rainfall shower, and a laundry on each floor offers a washing machine and dryer, plus the guest toilet.
There is off street parking for 3 cars and space for an additional 2 cars via street parking. There is also enough room for boat parking.
Important Notes:
- Linen packs are provided at this property, beds will be made ready for your arrival.
- This listing is for the entire 2-storey duplex. If you wish to hire just one floor as a self-contained unit, please search for "The Tomaree Downstairs" or "The Tomaree Upstairs".
Interaction with Guests:
Port Stephens Accommodation manage this property and are only a phone call or email away. Please note that Airbnb messaging is not monitored outside of office hours, so it is advised to contact us directly if you require any assistance.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 6 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Relax with a rainfall shower. Other standard amenities include a washer/dryer and a dining table.
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)
General
Unit size: 3,284 square feet
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
Rules
Please be mindful of neighbours and adhere to quiet times of 10pm to 7am. Schoolies and party groups are not permitted. We reserve the right not to...
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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-21629
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.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
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
Vrbo Property
Modern Shoal Duplex Near Shoal
Modern Shoal Bay Duplex Near Beach Shoal Bay
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Frequently asked questions
What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?
This vacation home in Shoal Bay is within a 10-minute walk of Shoal Bay Beach and Tomaree National Park. You'll also find Zenith Beach and Wreck Beach less than a mile away.
Is this vacation home adjacent 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.
Does this vacation home offer breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
No, pets aren't allowed 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 23.6 mi away (34 minutes by car).
The Tomaree Family Retreat Near Shoal Bay Beach Reviews
Reviews
7.6
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.
The property was wonderful generally. All our guests noted that the beds were very comfortable. We did notice a couple of things that do require attention.
It was noted in that there should have been 8 coffee cups on site in apartment 1 and there was only 4. The highball glasses were all mismatched.
When we attempted to watch a dvd in the provided player in apartment 1 we noticed that the HDMI cable was not able to be connected as one end was frayed. We borrowed the HDMI cattle from apartment 2 and were able to get the DVD player to connect to the tv. Unfortunately when we went to put the DVD into the machine the eject option was not working. A little frustrating!
Also it would be handy if more than one tea towel was provided. Mitts for the oven would also be good.
Cheryl H.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
From a partner site
8/10 Good
A guest from GREEN POINT, NSW E.
Jun 22, 2021
Great property... Great location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very unhelpful.
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:
Could not ask for a better location. Beautifully furnished clean and tidy. Even though we had rain all weekend the only thing that dampened our weekend was trying to arrange a late check out. It took three separate occasions of me calling and trying to use a link that never worked and being told to try the link after 4pm it should work. I was eventually told after they spoke with IT that there was a problem with the link and they processed it over the phone. And when I went to the office to pick up the keys for the property I was told “I have given you both sets of keys they SHOULD open both upstairs and downstairs, if not just call the office or call back in”. That didn’t give me a lot of confidence that I would be able to get in.
The view and location of the property were absolutely stunning—no complaints there. However, the overall experience left a lot to be desired. The beds were quite small and not particularly comfortable, which made it hard to get a good night’s sleep. Having adults share a double bed for this accommodation is not acceptable, especially when there is plenty of room to accommodate larger beds in the rooms.Firstly, asking for the security deposit two weeks before check-in felt excessive and a bit out of the ordinary. Then, upon arrival, the property wasn’t even ready—cleaners were running behind schedule, yet there was no offer of a late check-out to compensate. It felt like the focus was purely on turnover, getting guests in and out as quickly as possible.Communication was another issue. We received multiple messages about returning keys… even though we were never given any keys to begin with. The whole process felt completely disorganised.For a property hosting 11 people at a premium nightly rate, we expected better. There were minimal supplies for adults, not nearly enough toilet paper for the duration of our stay, and very little provided to help us maintain the space to their standards. If guests are expected to look after the property, then at the very least, stock it properly to make that possible.With better management and attention to guest needs, this property could really shine—but right now, it's not living up to its potential.
Jodie A.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
A guest from Clovelly, NSW
Mar 30, 2021
Great location
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:
Great place to stay. Only improvement would be complimentary shampoo/soaps and additional cleaning cloths. Or at least information this is not included.