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Shoal bay Serenity beach Cottage

Shoal Bay accommodation with kitchen

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A coastal scene with clear turquoise water, a sandy beach, and a mountainous backdrop.
An open wooden deck with a hanging chair, a cushioned chair, and a woven rug.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dining table with white chairs, and a wooden floor.
A room with a large woven rug, a wooden console table, and a door leading to an outdoor area with a wooden deck and greenery.
A living room with a black leather couch, a white throw blanket, and a green plant.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Shoal Bay, NSW
  • Place, Tomaree National Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Shoal Bay Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Fingal Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Shoal Bay

Seaside stay .Within a 15-minute walk of the cottage, you'll find Tomaree National Park and Box Beach. Also, Shark Island Nature Reserve is within half a mile (1 km) and Wreck Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tomaree National Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Shoal Bay Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Fingal Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Zenith Beach - 5 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Nelson Bay Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buoys At The Bay - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Home Interior - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Atmos - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Aussie Bob's Fish & Chips - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Zenith Cafe, Restaurant and Bar - ‬17 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.

Shoal bay Serenity beach Cottage

**Recently renovated**
Serenity Cottage has a simple feeling of a beach cottage with charm
The cottage offers 1 Lge main bedroom with king bed , 2nd small room one fits double bed , 3rd a very comfy Futon, sleeps 1 . (See Photos)
A large outside deck to chill with a glass of wine or cup of tea, Front verandah/enclosed yard…. This cottage is your a no-fuss , laid back, old school rickety cottage, with charm relax whilst you gaze at the stars and listen to the ocean or hand feed birds / possums

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 55 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 2315, PID-STRA-73452

Frequently asked questions

How close is Shoal bay Serenity beach Cottage to the airport?

This cottage is 24.1 mi (35-min drive) away from the Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Shoal bay Serenity beach Cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Shoal bay Serenity beach Cottage to the beach?

This cottage is a short 10-minute walk from Box Beach and 14-minute walk from Wreck Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Shoal bay Serenity beach Cottage offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Shoal bay Serenity beach Cottage?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Shoal bay Serenity beach Cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Shoal bay Serenity beach Cottage?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Shoal bay Serenity beach Cottage have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Shoal bay Serenity beach Cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Shoal bay Serenity beach Cottage to downtown Shoal Bay?

This cottage is 0.3 mi away from Shoal Bay.

Shoal bay Serenity beach Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfy beach cottage

The house was nice and tidy, nice comfortable stay for our family. Great that it was pet friendly. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Shoal Bay -

Our Family had a fantastic stay. This property was clean, functional and perfectly located to to the beautiful shoal bay and it surrounds. I would highly recommend this property for a holiday stay and we will be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house in a good location. Kitchen was well equipped. Host was quick to respond when the gas was empty on the BBQ. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and so did our fur baby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tidy cottage, that was well stocked with utensils, glasses etc. We enjoyed our stay, was just big enough for the 4 of us for a boys trip. Very easy to communicate with owner and a very easy check in. Only a bout a 10 min walk down to the Shoal Bay Country Club /Waterfront. Overall a good place for what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

Family get together before Xmas
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely beach house

We have a lovely stay at the cottage over January. Comfy beds with bathroom towels provided. Sherri was easy to reach to ask any questions we may of had. Beautiful walk close to Fingal Bay and an easy walk down to Shoal Bay. There is a park across the road which is great for any little people. Very happy with our week
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easter break with family

We had a great 3 night stay at Serenity Beach Cottage over Easter 2024. We were a family group with adult children and our dog. The Cottage is in a good position from Box Beach, Fingal Bay Beach and an easy walk or quick drive to Shoal Bay Country Club. The Cottage was well equipped and has a large back deck with a BBQ, enclosed back yard and off street parking - we had 3 cars with us. The owner, Sherri, was extremely easy and friendly to communicate with. We would love to re-book the Cottage again for a getaway to Shoal Bay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Cottage Stay

My family and i loved the quiet, amazingly presented beach cottage. 1 Very clean and wonderfully furnished. 2. Fantastic position. 3. Beautiful dog-walking. 4. Close to main strip, beach and yet a million miles away. Sherri was amazing to deal with and gave all the information required for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quiet beach cottage

Quaint little beach cottage, as per the photos. Our family enjoyed staying at the cottage so did our little dog. The property is fully fenced and very secure. If staying longer than a week, it would be nice to have laundry facilities. The only item to note, in the backyard is a very established grape vine which was producing fruit. The surplus fruit was all over the ground. Luckily our dog did not appear to eat the fruit, however, it would have been good to know the vine was there, as grapes are toxic to dogs. Overall we really enjoy our 5 days. This is a pleasant place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024