Castaways 8/17 Shoal Bay Road - The crystal clear waters of Shoal Bay - Shoal Bay

8.2

Very good

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Washer

Enjoy the area

Shoal Bay, NSW

West Nelson Bay3 min drive
Nelson Head Lighthouse5 min drive
Nelson Bay Golf Club5 min drive
Newcastle, NSW (BEO-Belmont)79 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Balcony

About this property

Castaways 8/17 Shoal Bay Road - The crystal clear waters of Shoal Bay

Take a fun and relaxed beachside break with your family in this top-floor unit at Castaways, directly across from beautiful Shoal Bay Beach. With the sand and gentle surf at your doorstep and an easy 200m stroll to the shops, restaurants & cafes that line the foreshore, this is the perfect spot for a great family holiday. The Shoal Bay foreshore offers shaded grassed areas with picnic tables and BBQ facilities, and you can hire kayaks and stand up paddle boards during the holiday period. When you're feeling adventurous, a 600m walk brings you to the famous Tomaree Mountain where you follow the trail up the summit for spectacular views over the pristine Port Stephens coastline. It's also just a short 3km, or 5-minute drive to Nelson Bay, where dolphin watch cruises depart daily from the marina.

Enjoy magnificent, uninterrupted water views out across the bay and the headlands from the balcony of this top floor, 4-bedroom apartment. Sit out in the delicious sunshine with the fresh ocean breeze and scent of salt in the air, and watch the boats sail by – with views this stunning, you'll never want to leave!

The open plan living area is spacious, light and airy, perfect for relaxing after a day at the beach. High ceilings with open beams, exposed brick walls and a wall of glass facing the sparkling turquoise waters provide unique character and comfort in this original-condition holiday home. The living area has a comfortable corner lounge with flat screen TV and a dining area with modern table and 8 chairs. The kitchen is equipped with microwave, oven, stovetop and a fridge/freezer.

Two of the bedrooms offer queen beds, while the 3rd is fitted with 2 single beds and the 4th bedroom has a set of bunk beds. All 4 bedrooms have freestanding wardrobes. The bathroom comes with a shower (with curtain), a vanity with a full sized mirror and a toilet.

There is also an internal laundry with washing machine and undercover off-street parking for one car, with drive in entry from the back of the units at Lillian Street.

Important Notes:
- Heaters, linen and bedmakes are provided for this property.
- There are 29 exterior stairs to this top floor unit.

Property manager

Port Stephens Accommodation

Languages

English

Amenities

Washer

Hot tub

Washer

Dryer

Parking included

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Property registration number PID-STRA-20635

About the area

Shoal Bay

Located in Shoal Bay, this apartment is by the sea. Point Stephens Lighthouse and Nelson Head Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tomaree National Park and Boondelbah Nature Reserve. Fly Point Marine Reserve and Salamander Super Strike are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

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Shoal Bay, NSW

What's nearby

West Nelson Bay - 3 min drive
d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 4 min drive
Nelson Head Lighthouse - 5 min drive
Nelson Bay Golf Club - 5 min drive
Dutchmans Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Shoal Bay Country Club - 2 min walk
Sri Malaysia Restaurant - 4 min drive
Little Beach Boathouse Restaurant - 4 min drive
Hog's Breath Cafe - 5 min drive
The Wood Oven - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Castaways 8/17 Shoal Bay Road - The crystal clear waters of Shoal Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Castaways 8/17 Shoal Bay Road - The crystal clear waters of Shoal Bay?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Castaways 8/17 Shoal Bay Road - The crystal clear waters of Shoal Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Castaways 8/17 Shoal Bay Road - The crystal clear waters of Shoal Bay located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is steps away from Shoal Bay Beach and Tomaree National Park. Zenith Beach and Little Island are also within 10 minutes.

8.2

Very good

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

David D.

28 May 2023

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

Mr

Brilliant

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

21 December 2022

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

Great spot

Close to everything beach, food, coffee and shops, no car required just walk & bike ride

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

17 June 2021

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

Great location and view

Great location right across from the beach. Close to shops, cafes and restaurants. View is spectacular. Very comfortable unit, bedrooms and bathroom a little dark and outdated but was expecting that from the photos. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

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8/10 Good

A guest from North Rocks, NSW

1 June 2021

A little piece of paradise

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect location, quiet, accessible and plenty of space.

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6/10 Okay

A guest from Faulconbridge, NSW

15 May 2021

No Linen

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: I booked this property and added linen 6 months before our stay because it was not included, confirmed that the linen would be there 1 week before and again on the day of key pickup. Surprise, no linen on arrival. Made a very poor start to the holiday. Hint: Just add linen to the final price and provide it automatically like other properties from same organisation. The rental was expensive anyway so another $85 would not make that much of a difference.