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

Apartment in Shoal Bay with balcony

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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)
    ‪34 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.

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Amenities

Washing machine
Free WiFi
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 in the mountains and 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

  • Shoal Bay Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tomaree National Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Zenith Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mount Tomaree - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Nelson Head Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪In House Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zenith Cafe, Restaurant and Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Magnolia. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Atmos - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Seabreeze Bakery Cafe - ‬1 min walk

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.

How much is parking at Castaways 8/17 Shoal Bay Road - The crystal clear waters of Shoal Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 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.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Katy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Amazing views from apartment and location. Towels were provided despite being told they were not. We would come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Kylie V.

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

Fun times

View was amazing, lobation was prime spot would come back we had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Happy holidayer

Fabulous location

Fabulous location at a great price. Isn't fancy but is everything you need for a family weekend away at the beach. The agents were extremely helpful and always polite.

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Great location . Beautiful view . Very convenient to water , shops and restaurants. Perfect

Family , swim , walks , eats at restaurants and local fish and chip shop . Perfect Beautiful view . No fuss . Leave the car parking at back of unit and walk everywhere
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Mr

Brilliant
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Lovely clean apartment with Views, Views & What a View!!!

We had a lovely stay at this apartment, for a weekend getaway with 6 ladies celebrating all of our upcoming 60th Birthdays. The apartment was everything we needed and was close walking distance to restaurants and amenities. The apartment was clean, neat and tidy and the view was just relaxing and lovely to see from the kitchen, dining and lounge areas. The 6 ladies agreed the apartment was a great choice, when we made our booking and when we stayed at apartment, it was the same in the photos.Note for future ppl wanting to stay at this apartment: Steps to the top (Aprx 24) were a bit of an issue, with 2 ladies having some health issues. (But we worked around that) Also, apartment doesn't have an air conditioner, but we were grateful to have pedestal fans in all rooms and the weather was kind to us.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

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

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

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.
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8/10 Good

Anonymous A.

Lovely Apt, Great Location

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately 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: It's the 2nd time we've stayed at the apt. The place is a little dated but has a great view and location. The keys were available 45mins late for pick-up and could have been longer if we didnt query what was happening. While generally cleaned, it wasnt immaculate with dirt on the floor.
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Shoal Bay delight

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Even though it rained every day we still had a fabulous time, with family. We walked and explored and had such fun, can't wait to go back!
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4/10 Poor

Krista S.

Not the best experience.

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. 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: The view was the best thing about this property.The property is outdated.Needs a good spring clean.Be aware they charge $75 for an early arrival or late departure. All other companies I've dealt with it is complimentary.Not to mention as soon as we arrived to pick our keys up, there were handyman waiting for our key also. They needed to come and repair the balcony. This should have been attended to before our arrival.I did send a reply with all of this stated on the departure email we received, no reply.Wouldn't use Winning Holidays again.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Great location

Great location, beach front with walking distance to Shoal Bay shops/restaurants and Mt Tomaree. Living area is light and spacious to suit a family, however bedrooms and bathroom very dated. Safety was a concern with several areas including the balcony as there were large gaps that a toddler could fit through if they tried. Also the front door lock system didn’t work well as the door kept swinging open. Plenty of kitchenware to suit most cooking needs, although would recommend a few more essentials such as Tea bags, sugar, salt/pepper and dishwashing detergents and soap as basics to suit a family size.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Darren S.

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

Awesome would stay again in a heartbeat

Awesome location awesome apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Yvette M.

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

Great weekend!

So nice to get away. Us 4 girls thoroughly enjoyed every minute. Accommodation was excellent. Close to everything and a perfect view to top it off. Asking for a late check out was not a problem. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
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6/10 Okay

Dec2018

Mixed response

Outstanding location and view, beautiful, well-equipped kitchen, nice dining area, living area and balcony. But remaining areas were disappointing - bedrooms, bathroom, toilet are poorly built and maintained. Would love to come back when rest is renovated.

10/10 Excellent

john s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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