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Family Getaway Shoal Bay

Shoal Bay vacation home with balcony

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
TV
Interior

Reviews

2.0 out of 10

Entire home

6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Shoal Bay, NSW
  • Place, Tomaree National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Shoal Bay Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, West Nelson Bay
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Shoal Bay

Seaside stay .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Shoal Bay Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Zenith Beach with a stay here. Box Beach and Shark Island Nature Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Tomaree National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Shoal Bay Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • West Nelson Bay - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Mount Tomaree - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Nelson Head Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Zenith Cafe, Restaurant and Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Atmos - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Magnolia. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dolphin Watch Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Seabreeze Bakery Cafe - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Family Getaway Shoal Bay

Family fun at Shoal Bay! Book an affordable weeks getaway for the extended family at this renovated house that's just a 5-minute stroll to the beach. With 6 bedrooms, 2 new kitchens, 2 new bathrooms, 2 living rooms and all new flooring, you'll all be very comfortable indoors. Outside, enjoy the summer breeze while savouring a drink and alfresco dining on the generous verandah, equipped with outdoor furniture and a good-sized gas BBQ. There is even a half-size tennis court to use up some extra energy after lazing in the sun on the beach, plus space to park a boat!

You've got everything you need for a big family holiday - kitchen essentials including dishwasher, oven, 2 full size fridge/freezers, 2 microwaves and plenty of prep space, dining furniture indoors or out, a laundry with washer and dryer, and there's even a bar.

And best of all, you're located in popular Shoal Bay, within walking distance to all that this beautiful little coastal town has to offer. At the end of your street is beautiful Shoal Bay Beach where you can swim, play in the sand, launch your vessel from the boat ramp or stroll the picturesque stretch of coastline. The foreshore reserve offers BBQ and picnic facilities, and a row of cafes, restaurants, pubs and shops line the waterfront.

Explore the local walking tracks, climb Mt Tomaree, hire a kayak or stand up paddle board and get out on the water and play at the nearby playground, then have a relaxed dinner at the Country Club Hotel or pick up some takeaway and meander the 650m to your door just the way summer holidays are meant to be.

Important Notes:
- Linen is NOT provided for this property. Bring your own linen including sheets, towels and tea towels, or alternatively, please contact our office for hire details.
- Weekly bookings and family groups only for this property.
Important Notes:
- 2 portable fans & 2 portable heaters.

15 internal steps

Downstairs:
Kitchen
Lounge with sofas, coffee table & TV
Dining
Internal Laundry

Upstairs:
Kitchen
Lounge with sofas, coffee table & TV
Dining
Veranda with BBQ & Outdoor Table & Chairs

Bedrooms:
Downstairs
Bed 1: 1Q & ceiling fan
Bed 2: 1 D & ceiling fan
Bed 3: 2 singl bunk beds - 4 singles

Upstairs
Bed 1: 1Q & ceiling fan
Bed 2: 1 D & ceiling fan
Bed 3: 2 singl bunk beds - 4 singles

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

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • 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)

General

  • Garden

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-21147

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Family Getaway Shoal Bay to the airport?

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

Does Family Getaway Shoal Bay have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Family Getaway Shoal Bay to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 6-minute walk from Shoal Bay Beach and 0.7 mi (2-min drive) from Wreck Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Family Getaway Shoal Bay offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Family Getaway Shoal Bay?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Family Getaway Shoal Bay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Family Getaway Shoal Bay?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Family Getaway Shoal Bay have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Family Getaway Shoal Bay have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Family Getaway Shoal Bay to downtown Shoal Bay?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Shoal Bay.

Family Getaway Shoal Bay Reviews

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2.0/10

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2/10 Terrible

Daniel C.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Unfortunate Experience

Unfortunately we turned up and the property was filthy and had to call port stephens accomodation to organise cleaners before we entered the place, the beds had rice and sand all over them, a doona actually disintegrated inside the cover and the matresses were disgusting, old and badly stained. A lot of small items were broken or needed heavy maintenance.. i.e. no gas in gas bottle, 3 rooms light globes out. 1 TV working out of the two, then the antennae plug fell apart part way through. No batteries the TV remote, some fan remotes had no batteries. Sand and food crumbs all in the lounge crevice's. I have twin 11 month old boys whom we didn't want to let play on the ground as they constantly had dirt and black marks all over them. The soles of our feet were filthy daily. We had to spend hundreds on small items, in order to make it through the day here. Significant effort required to tidy up, for such a great location the lack of maintenance and effort on the place was very disappointing.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021