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At Shoal & Nelson- 2 Best Port Stephens Bays in one location..

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Private kitchen
Living area
Room
Bathroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 63 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Nelson Bay, NSW
  • Place, Shoal Bay Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, West Nelson Bay
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Nelson Head Lighthouse
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

At Shoal & Nelson- 2 Best Port Stephens Bays in one location..

3 bedroom spacious modern air-conditioned duplex ( town house) conveniently located in an excellent position with flat 350 metres walk to either Shoal Bay beach or Little beach and boat ramp Nelson Bay . Modern kitchen. fully equipped, and main bedroom with full ensuite downstairs: open plan dining & living area with smart TV and reverse cycle airconditioning. Separate laundry & toilet.
Upstairs 2 bedrooms and full bathroom with spa bath , large lounge room with leather lounges and recliners and smart TV.. .Upstairs ducted ai-
r conditioning in all rooms. Outdoor covered entertainment & BBQ area
Easy flat access double garage as well as plenty of street parking. LInen is provided included in booking
Unsuitable for pets

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Check out is by 10 a.m.
Breakages and damages are to be promptly reported and paid for by guest

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
Property Registration Number 2315, PID-STRA-7011

About the area

Nelson Bay

Located in Nelson Bay, this holiday home is near the beach. Nelson Head Lighthouse and Point Stephens Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay and Nelson Bay Golf Club. Fly Point Marine Reserve and Salamander Super Strike are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Nelson Bay, NSW

What's nearby

  • Tomaree National Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shoal Bay Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • West Nelson Bay - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Nelson Head Lighthouse - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zenith Cafe, Restaurant and Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Atmos - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Magnolia. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hog's Breath Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Giwa Chicken & Beer - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is At Shoal & Nelson- 2 Best Port Stephens Bays in one location.. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at At Shoal & Nelson- 2 Best Port Stephens Bays in one location..?

As of 25 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at At Shoal & Nelson- 2 Best Port Stephens Bays in one location.. on 9 June 2026 start from NZ$439, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at At Shoal & Nelson- 2 Best Port Stephens Bays in one location..?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at At Shoal & Nelson- 2 Best Port Stephens Bays in one location..?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at At Shoal & Nelson- 2 Best Port Stephens Bays in one location..?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is At Shoal & Nelson- 2 Best Port Stephens Bays in one location.. located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Shoal Bay Beach, Tomaree National Park and West Nelson Bay. Nelson Head Lighthouse and Fly Point Marine Reserve are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very easy to communicate with, place was spacious and very comfortable and clean. Location was excellent, would highly recommend to stay there when visiting NB
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jihee M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location as we walked to little beach and shoal bay beach within 15 minutes. 1 bedroom is downstairs and 2 bedrooms are upstairs.Host Laurie was very kind.Unfortunately the weather wasn't good while we were staying there but we would like to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antoni g.

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

amazing property

great property very well cared for .. a family home.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 April 2025
Thanks for your great review. we are pleased to provide top quality & service. Thanks for staying with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janelle G.

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

Great Stay

Fantastic accommodation and great communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 November 2023
Thanks Janellel for your kind review. Pleased that we could provide a good experience for your family. In due course we would hope that your health enables youto also able to experience our property and the area If so you now have our direct contact thanks Laurie B.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H.

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

Family holiday

It was ideal for location and our family needs
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 February 2024
Thanks Carolyn for taking good care of our property. We would welcome you back again at anytime. WE apologise that the air con had a problem which we immediately had replaced some things are often beyond owners control and happen at the most inconvenient time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

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

Fabulous holiday getaway

Great place - will stay again! Checkin details were easy and the house was clean and welcoming. Lots of space for our family to relax and enjoy the holiday. Great location!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2022
THanks Rachel. IT is nice to have reviews that nappreciate what we have to offer.. WE hope that you can stay with us again. Laurie B.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rolande E.

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

Nice place

Great place with much room for growing family. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine L.

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

Comfortable, clean and convenient

Very clean and well maintained property, walking distance to beautiful Shoal Bay and short drive (or walk) to shops and cafes in Nelson Bay. Our family of 5 (kids aged 6-10) had a fun and relaxing time here. Lots of activities for kids in the area, or just hang at the beach. We’ll be back! Thanks for hosting us, Laurie!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Location perfect, property large and modern, previous tenants and on site cleaners not up to scratch

We had a great holiday here, loved then location and property. Issue we had was with the poor condition the previous tenants left the property in and the fact the on site cleaners did not rectify these issues before we checked in. After raising concerns the owner Laurie was more than accomodating and apologetic for the issues that we encounted on arrival. It is disappointing that some people dont respect properties that they rent, sad individuals indead. To the previous tenants, poor form you should be ashamed of your self. To the cleaners onsite, please try harder next time. I know its hard when things are dirty and smelly but this is literally your job to rectify these things before the next tenant, do better. To the owner Laurie, thank you again for your apology and understanding, you have been an angel to deal with and we really do appreciate it. In closing if you want a great large property in a perfect location look no further, this will tick alot of boxes, we really enjoyed our time staying there.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Fantastic property to stay in, very clean and modern.

My family and I enjoyed staying at this property. It was very central to all the places we wanted to go to. We would gladly stay here again in the future
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay N.

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

Very clean house & enjoyed the stay

Easy & positive experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon G.

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

Good spot

Nice clean relatively new home in a good location. Walking distance to Shoal Bay and a short drive to calmer beaches like Zenith and Fingal. Good communication from the owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 February 2022
Thanks Simon we strive to give good service and value and thank you for your kind comments and taking good care of our property.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dikshya B.

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

Beautiful house near to the beach

We really enjoyed staying here. Close to the beach and everything matched the pictures and description. We will definitely come back if we plan on visiting Nelson Bay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 December 2021
Thank you Diskhya for your kind review. Thanks for observing the normal requirements and taking good care of our property we are pleased that you enjoyed your stay at our place and we would welcome you back again at a future date. Laurie B.
Verified

8/10 Good

Praveen N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

It was good stay

It was a pleasant stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amie W.

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

Wonderful Experience

Staying at this property was a breeze from start to finish. Laurie made us feel Most welcome and the property had every amenity imaginable for an enjoyable and relaxing stay. We would love to return !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 January 2021
Thanks Amie for you and your friends being great guests and taking care of our property. Much appreciated we would be pleased to have you stay with us again. It is nice to have people appreciate what we offer.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Damon K.

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

Excellent Location and Stay

This property was perfect for my friends and I. We all had plenty of space and the essentials were provided for us. The beach was right around the corner and plenty of stores and shopping centres nearby. I would highly recommend this property as my friends and I all enjoyed our stay and no problems occurred!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 December 2020
Thanks Damon for the great review .It is pleasure to have guests appreciate the high standards we strive to achieve and also the great location both of which give our guests a very enjoyable and cost effective holiday.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon A.

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

Home away from home!!!

First of all the neighbourhood was the kind of place that was layed back friendly and quite. The property looked even better at first glance. The instructions to enter the property was very straight forward and clear. Once entering the home I just was so relaxed and happy to know that this accommodation was money well spent. From the kitchen, bedroom's, bathroom's, the entire place was in order and was as clean as the advertisement looked online. This was my family's first trip to Nelsons Bay and it definitely will not be the last.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JIAHUI F.

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

Perfect house

Clean and Tidy, big living area and good for children
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thanks Zoe for your very positive review and you good communications. We are pleased that you found everything as expected and enjoyed the size and presentation of our house . We appreciate good tenants as we strive to achieve good service and value.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 February 2026
Thans Mark for bring a great and respectful guest also very patient in getting Stayz booking for next year twe apologise for the incorrect information given on the site for nest year anad we do appreciate you coming back to us it is great to have respectful repeat guests. Thanks again you are a 5 start guest Laurie & Margaret Banks

About the host

Hosted by Laurie & Margaret

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Our own family holiday home. We have been letting holiday properties in the area for 10 years and achieve guests ratings of 5 out or 5

Why they chose this property

Excellent location close to 2 iconic beaches and boat ramp. Modern well equipped property maintained to a high standard.
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