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Castaways, 1/17 Shoal Bay Rd - Ground floor, 2-bedroom apartment right across from Shoal Bay Beach

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Beach
TV
Fridge, microwave, stovetop
TV
Exterior

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • 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, Mount Tomaree
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Shoal Bay

Seaside stay .Within a 5-minute walk of the apartment, you'll find Tomaree National Park and Shoal Bay Beach. Zenith Beach and Little Island are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Shoal Bay Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tomaree National Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mount Tomaree - 2 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • West Nelson Bay - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Nelson Head Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Castaways, 1/17 Shoal Bay Rd - Ground floor, 2-bedroom apartment right across from Shoal Bay Beach

Castaways is ideally located right across the road from popular Shoal Bay Beach and just a block from the popular Shoal Bay Country Club, as well as cafes, restaurants, boutiques, and shops including a chemist, newsagent and IGA grocery store. Along the picturesque stretch of beach you'll find calm water swimming, soft white sand, the wharf, boat ramp, and hiring options for stand up paddle boards and kayaks. At the eastern end of the beach, just 600m from your apartment is the Tomaree Head Summit walk, where you can follow the trail up to the lookout to take in breathtaking views over the pristine Port Stephens coastline. You're also just a 5-minute drive to Nelson Bay and its marina, where dolphin watch cruises operate daily.

When you're done exploring for the day, simply sit back, relax, breathe in the fresh salty air and enjoy the view out over the water from your front patio. This affordable, ground floor unit has air-conditioned open living with a leather lounge and TV, and a kitchen with microwave, cooktop and full size fridge/freezer. There are 2 bedrooms, one with a double bed and other with a bunk bed and single bed, and a bathroom with a shower and toilet. Guests have access to a shared laundry with a coin operated washing machine, as well as off-street parking for one car – park the car and walk straight to the beach!

Important Notes:
- Linen packs and bed makes are provided at this property.

Respectful Stays (The Not-So-Fine Print)
We want you to fully enjoy your time away, and we also ask that guests help us look after the home and the surrounding community. To keep things comfortable for everyone:
- This is a no-party property
- Quiet hours are between 9pm - 8am (as per council regulations)
These guidelines help ensure Port Stephens Accommodation homes stay available for future escapes (yours included) and that local neighbours remain welcoming to visitors.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • 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)

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number PID-STRA-20340

Property is also known as

Castaways Unit 1/17 Shoal Bay Road Apartment
Castaways Unit 1/17 Apartment
Castaways Unit 1/17 Shoal Bay Road
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Castaways Unit 1/17 Shoal Bay Road
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Castaways, 1/17 Shoal Bay Rd - Ground floor, 2-bedroom apartment right across from Shoal Bay Beach to the airport?

This apartment is 23.5 mi (34-min drive) away from the Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Castaways, 1/17 Shoal Bay Rd - Ground floor, 2-bedroom apartment right across from Shoal Bay Beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is Castaways, 1/17 Shoal Bay Rd - Ground floor, 2-bedroom apartment right across from Shoal Bay Beach to the beach?

This apartment is a short 2-minute walk from Shoal Bay Beach and 9-minute walk from Zenith Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Castaways, 1/17 Shoal Bay Rd - Ground floor, 2-bedroom apartment right across from Shoal Bay Beach offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Castaways, 1/17 Shoal Bay Rd - Ground floor, 2-bedroom apartment right across from Shoal Bay Beach?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at Castaways, 1/17 Shoal Bay Rd - Ground floor, 2-bedroom apartment right across from Shoal Bay Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Castaways, 1/17 Shoal Bay Rd - Ground floor, 2-bedroom apartment right across from Shoal Bay Beach?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Castaways, 1/17 Shoal Bay Rd - Ground floor, 2-bedroom apartment right across from Shoal Bay Beach have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does Castaways, 1/17 Shoal Bay Rd - Ground floor, 2-bedroom apartment right across from Shoal Bay Beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Castaways, 1/17 Shoal Bay Rd - Ground floor, 2-bedroom apartment right across from Shoal Bay Beach to downtown Shoal Bay?

This apartment is 0.4 mi away from Shoal Bay.

Castaways, 1/17 Shoal Bay Rd - Ground floor, 2-bedroom apartment right across from Shoal Bay Beach Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 8 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Suzanne S.

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

Great location. Front glass sliding door very hard to open. We really enjoyed our stay.

Very good
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Janelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The unit was neat. There was a bad smell in the kitchen cupboards and drawers. It is a very basic unit but it did the job. The beds were comfortable. It would have been nice if we could open the glass sliding door out to the front but it seems to be permanently closed. Great location, right across from the beach and walking distance to all the beautiful shops, cafes and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rian M.

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

Stayed here multiple times, perfect location and the right price .

Brilliant
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

A guest from ,

Very comfortable and good location.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Lovely vacation although the only complaint is the unit had a terrible musty smell.I had to leave doors windows open and bought some air freshener to help with damp smell.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

A guest from Glenmore Park, NSW

Castaway,Unit 1

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. 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: It is a great location but the Unit is not very well equipped. It needs updating and the kitchen needs restocking. With the lack of these necessities it makes for an uncomfortable stay for the asking price.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

A guest from Scone, NSW

Booking Agent Difficult

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. 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: On arrival several problems with unit. Unable to contact the booking agent by phone.Had to drive back to agents office.Trying to contact their office by phone almost impossible. Took 26 hours to rectify the two major problems.We where only there for 67 hours!!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

mark p.

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

Disappointing

Very poor quality accomodation. You would find better in a two star roadside motel. Even worse staff at Nelson Bay Winning accomodation.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

perfect for families

Our stay was fantastic. Apartment clean so close to the beach with great views and very affordable for a family on a budget. Walking distance to shops and cafe.