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Holiday house in beautiful Shoal Bay-close to everything

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8 seat dining area with sofa and TV / DVD
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table with a magazine, a TV, and a ceiling fan.
A room with two wicker chairs, a small table, a painting on the wall, and a blue curtain.
An outdoor patio with a covered table and chairs, a brick wall, and a window.
View from the front

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Your gateway to the great outdoors
    Guests love the location for its easy national park access.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Shoal Bay Beach
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Shoal Bay, NSW
  • Place, Tomaree National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Shoal Bay Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Fingal Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Holiday house in beautiful Shoal Bay-close to everything

This renovated family house is on a single level with large living areas and modern furniture. The main living area is air conditioned, if required, plus a ceiling fan. Furniture consists of 3 x seater and 2 x seater lounges plus 2 x leather recliners with foot stools and a large ottoman. Other accessories include a 42 inch LED LCD HD television, blueray/DVD player, OPTUS FETCH with 30 free movies included.
WIFI is available on the NBN Network free of charge
Main bedroom has ensuite.
2nd toilet and separate bathroom also.
Portable baby cot with change area plus high chair with safety strap available.

Kitchen / Dining / Bedrooms

The spacious fully equiped kitchen and dining area features electric oven and gas cooktop, microwave , dishwasher and large family size fridge.
The dining table can seat 8.
Also included is a two seater leather lounge and 32 inch
HD LCD television with blueray/DVD player.
IPod dock included.

Main ensuite bedroom has a queen size bed and built in wardrobe and a ceiling fan.
Second bedroom has a queen size bed, built ins and ceiling fan.
Third bedroom has a single bed plus bunks , built-ins and ceiling fan. for safety reasons do not use the ceiling fan when top bunk is occupied. The fourth bedroom has a two single beds. This bedroom also has built-in wardrobe and ceiling fan.
All linen and towels (excluding beach towels) included at no extra cost.

Entertainment area

The large covered entertainment area features 10 seater outdoor setting plus large gas hooded Bar-B Que. This area is open at each end to take advantage of a beautiful sea breeze.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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

You need to know

Property Registration Number PID-STRA-5250, 2315
Property # 9100594
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Shoal Bay

Located in Shoal Bay, this holiday home is near a water park. Point Stephens Lighthouse and Nelson Head Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Fly Point Marine Reserve and Salamander Super Strike. Travelling with kids? Consider Toboggan Hill Park and Pelican Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Shoal Bay, NSW

What's nearby

  • Tomaree National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Shoal Bay Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Fingal Beach - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Zenith Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 4 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Zenith Cafe, Restaurant and Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dolphin Watch Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Magnolia. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Atmos - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Long Boat Cafe - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday house in beautiful Shoal Bay-close to everything pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Holiday house in beautiful Shoal Bay-close to everything?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Holiday house in beautiful Shoal Bay-close to everything?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday house in beautiful Shoal Bay-close to everything?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Holiday house in beautiful Shoal Bay-close to everything located?

This family-friendly Shoal Bay holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Tomaree National Park and Shoal Bay Beach. Box Beach and Wreck Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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. 72 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Nick P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great stay, thank you very much.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cyborina U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amenities were good, great location with easy access. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JUSTIN N.

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

Weekend getaway.

Great property for another great stay....
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cesar L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, it has everything you can imagine for a time outside home and even more, all spotless and clean. Big and comfortable. Great host too.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

great house for a getaway

lovely house in a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susy T.

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

Nice & Clean

Very nice and clean place, we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

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

Holiday house in Shoal Bay

Great location and perfect house for families with small children. Close to beaches and walking distance to shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rabel Z.

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

Amazing property

It was a great stay, the property was very clean and cosy. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JUSTIN N.

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

Shoal bay

Great location, nice large house well set out. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolina S.

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

Great place

I had a great stay in this place. The house is spacious, clean and very well located. The whole process was very easy and pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

G R.

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

Perfect location and suited our needs

The rooms were very clean and all amenities suited us. The location was close to shops and the beach. The backyard was spacious. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 January 2024
Not impressed that one of the guests wrote some racist jokes in our guest book.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm C.

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

Wonderful house

This is an ideal place which suited 4 golfers very well.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Awesome

We had the best weekend here. House is very big, clean and had everything we needed. Thanks Barry!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 October 2022
Thanks Fiona, Look forward to you visiting again. Cheers
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

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

Holiday

Loved it ! Was an gorgeous spot and in an awesome location! Love the bay will be back again ! Thankyou!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Nice place in nice area.

We have stayed here before. Barry communicates well. We brought grandchildren this time, and whilst not quite childproof, it does well and has plenty of plastic bowls and cups to cater for the chidren. We were very happy here. Shoal Bay is lovely. The road ourside can be busy.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Good value modern house

The owner was particularly helpful. All Shoal Bay is near the beach, but this is one of the furthest away.. It was modern clean and suited us very well. It was a great price for a 4br place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Perfectly peacefull.

My mother and I enjoyed our stay. the house was beautifully furnished, very clean and modern. All you could ask for appliances and the kitchen was very well equipped with all you would require. It was a very peaceful place apart from a little traffic noise in the mornings. Would love to stay in this house again in summer! Thanks, Kind regards Sue & Marjorie.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Thanks for your kind review Sue. Hope you come bank in spring or summer. Cheers
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire F.

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

Great location & everything you need

We have just returned from a 10 day stay in Shoal Bay. We were two families with kids ranging 1-11, and there was plenty of space to suit everyone’s needs. The property was clean, and all of the listed amenities were in working order with clear instructions. We really enjoyed the outdoor eating area & bbq! Barry was also a pleasure to deal with & responded quickly when I contacted regarding check-in & feedback on our stay. We will be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 January 2021
Thanks Claire. Glad you all had a good time. See you again soon. Cheers
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arturo T.

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

Excellent home away from home accommodation.

Thank you for your attention to detail in terms of providing basic equipment in the kitchen and other areas. My nieces and their children were particularly impressed by the presence of a washing machine and a dishwasher along with plenty of plates, glasses, large serving bowls, cutlery, etc. We all had a ball. All things considered, the best family accommodation we experienced in the area so far. Keep up the good work, Barry and Cathy.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Van P.

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

Check in process is not acceptable

Never seen anywhere required for providing driver license and covid-19 status to check in.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 January 2022
Are you kidding? It’s called being Covid safe. I have a responsibility to my cleaners and my own family as well as future guests. If I visited your house I’m sure you would want to know my vaccination status.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

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

Great Family Holiday Home

Fantastic holiday house for families! We loved our stay. The house was really clean & tidy. There were basic pantry staples like olive oil, which we were grateful for. We had three children staying in our group (5months, 3 & 4.5) and felt the house was very kid friendly, the fenced backyard was great & our girls loved the beautiful frangipani trees out the front. The house is located on a fairly busy main road so while it is an easy 1km walk to the Shoal Bay waterfront & esplanade for adults, without a sidewalk pathway it was safer to drive the kids down. The bedrooms are all at the back of the house so despite the busy road, they were quiet, private & comfy. We really loved the big collection of plastic plates too. We would love to visit again one day.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2023
Thanks Erin. We’ve been begging council to install a pathway for years……..fingers are still crossed. Cheers
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin A.

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

Pre Christmas getaway

Fabulous house in great location. Well presented. Everything you could need was there!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacky C.

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

Great Stay

The property was in a great location, everything we could possibly need was provided. Very clean and comfortable. Board games provided, nice big outdoor table and bbq. Would return and recommend to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kristina b.

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

Last min getaway

Thank you for opening your house up to us . We enjoyed the stay . Clean house have everything we needed . Great location .. will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcos F.

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

Great place and great location

Barry was great with communicating The house is really nice and it was very clean Location is good, near the beach and shops We would definitely recommend the place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

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