10/10 Excellent
Mark S.
Dec 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Mark S.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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Shoal Bay Beach Retreat
Nelson Bay vacation home with balcony
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Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Entire home
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
- Washer
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor Space
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill
Explore the area
Nelson Bay, NSW
- Shoal Bay BeachPlace, Shoal Bay Beach3 min walk
- Tomaree National ParkPlace, Tomaree National Park3 min walk
- Nelson Head LighthousePlace, Nelson Head Lighthouse7 min walk
- Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)31 min drive
Room options
About the neighborhood
Nelson Bay
Seaside stay .Your stay at this Nelson Bay vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Shoal Bay Beach and Tomaree National Park. Also, West Nelson Bay is within half a mile (1 km) and Nelson Head Lighthouse is within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
- Shoal Bay Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
- Tomaree National Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
- Nelson Head Lighthouse - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
- West Nelson Bay - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
- Fly Point Marine Reserve - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Getting around
- Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 33 min drive
Restaurants
- In House Kitchen - 3 min drive
- Atmos - 19 min walk
- Seabreeze Hotel - 3 min drive
- Magnolia. - 3 min drive
- Seabreeze Bakery Cafe - 3 min drive
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 Beach Retreat
This 4-bedroom, beach-themed holiday home offers the ideal base for your family's next Port Stephens holiday. Located in a quiet cul de sac, it is an easy 300m stroll through the leafy reserve onto the soft white sand of Shoal Bay Beach. This pristine stretch of coastline offers great swimming, a beautiful foreshore reserve and your choice of scenic walks, with endless exploring to be done.
This welcoming home features a spacious, air-conditioned living and dining area with TV, DVD player, comfortable lounges and a dining table. Preparing meals will be a breeze in the generous kitchen which offers a dishwasher, oven, cooktop, microwave and full size fridge/freezer. The family room opens onto the covered entertaining deck with a BBQ and outdoor setting, overlooking the backyard which has an outdoor shower and a fantastic kids cubby house offering hours of fun. It's the perfect space to unwind with a chilled drink and snacks after a day out adventuring, before setting up for an easy alfresco dinner.
There are 4 bedrooms with ceiling fans, 3 of which also have a built-in robe. The master bedroom has a queen bed and ensuite with shower and bath, while the second and third each have a queen bed and the fourth bedroom has a bunk bed and a single bed. The main bathroom has a bath, separate shower, and toilet.
The internal laundry offers a washing machine and ironing facilities, and off-street parking is available for 2 cars or a small boat.
Important Notes:
- Linen and Towels are provided with beds made ready for your arrival.
- Garage is for owner use only, off-street parking is available for guests.
- The backyard is not fenced.
- wifi is not provided at this property
This welcoming home features a spacious, air-conditioned living and dining area with TV, DVD player, comfortable lounges and a dining table. Preparing meals will be a breeze in the generous kitchen which offers a dishwasher, oven, cooktop, microwave and full size fridge/freezer. The family room opens onto the covered entertaining deck with a BBQ and outdoor setting, overlooking the backyard which has an outdoor shower and a fantastic kids cubby house offering hours of fun. It's the perfect space to unwind with a chilled drink and snacks after a day out adventuring, before setting up for an easy alfresco dinner.
There are 4 bedrooms with ceiling fans, 3 of which also have a built-in robe. The master bedroom has a queen bed and ensuite with shower and bath, while the second and third each have a queen bed and the fourth bedroom has a bunk bed and a single bed. The main bathroom has a bath, separate shower, and toilet.
The internal laundry offers a washing machine and ironing facilities, and off-street parking is available for 2 cars or a small boat.
Important Notes:
- Linen and Towels are provided with beds made ready for your arrival.
- Garage is for owner use only, off-street parking is available for guests.
- The backyard is not fenced.
- wifi is not provided at this property
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Property amenities
Parking and transportation
- Parking on site
Food and drink
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub
- Shower
Living spaces
- Dining table
Entertainment
- TV
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Porch/lanai
- Yard
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Fan
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
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)
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.
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-21165
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Shoal Bay Beach Retreat to the airport?
This vacation home is 22.7 mi (33-min drive) away from the Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Shoal Bay Beach Retreat have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Shoal Bay Beach Retreat to the beach?
This vacation home is a short 5-minute walk from Shoal Bay Beach and 1.5 mi (7-min drive) from Zenith Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Shoal Bay Beach Retreat offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Shoal Bay Beach Retreat?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Shoal Bay Beach Retreat?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Shoal Bay Beach Retreat?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Shoal Bay Beach Retreat have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Shoal Bay Beach Retreat have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Shoal Bay Beach Retreat to downtown Nelson Bay?
This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from Nelson Bay.
Shoal Bay Beach Retreat Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 18 reviews
10 - Excellent
7
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 18 reviews
8 - Good
8
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
6 - Okay
2
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
4 - Poor
1
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews
2 - Terrible
0
7.6/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca F.
May 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Rebecca F.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Stacey K.
Mar 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great space for the kids and close to beaches
The house was a great space for adults and kids. No back fence means watching little ones at all times but a very quick walk to shoal bay beach and a short drive to little beach.There was no washing up supplies provided at all and I left a message with no response. Also I would have assumed some salt and pepper and maybe cooking oil would have been provided?Unfortunately the lady working at the holiday rental office was also rude upon collection of keys which put a stain at the start of our weekend.May want to also refresh roach baits as a few were around at night, but with all of the wet weather they would have retreated inside. A lovely weekend all around.
Stacey K.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Frank B.
Oct 5, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Birthday get together
Left details with property manager. Someone is not doing their job. Should state details of steps. The property is a delightful family stay.(my wife and I are 80+)
Frank B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Yiota K.
Jan 12, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Quest
Property was not very clean. A bit of a walk to get to the beach. No backyard fence so I wouldn’t recommend if you have young children
Yiota K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
David W.
Oct 30, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Modern spacious property
Property suited us well. Modern, clean. spacoius. A little out of town, but Nelson Bay is just such a wonderful place.
David W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bruce M.
May 16, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Weekend
Lovely house, close to dinner , beach
Bruce M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
8/10 Good
Freddy V.
Apr 23, 2022
Excellent location and spacious house
The location was excellent and the house was very spacious even with 6 adults two teens and 2 infants.
The only things we were somewhat disappointed about were the cleanliness of the oven and in/under furnitures (wardrobes, sofa’s, beds, dusty and cockroaches) and the basic kitchen amenities. The soaps provided were in little sachets barely enough to make it through the 5 days and also the soap for the dishwasher was a very low quality powder in a single use sachet (only 1 provided) it makes no sense to save on little things like these as there are very affordable alternatives that would create a much better customer experience.
There are also some possums in the roof, so you will hear some funny noises at night.
Freddy V.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
4/10 Poor
Jill C.
Mar 11, 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointing
The location and size of this property was fantastic.
HOWEVER - the floors weren't clean (we even found a condom when we swept up on arrival); 2 rolls of toilet paper for 7 people for 2 days; no handsoap; no basics in the cupboards (glad wrap, cooking spray etc); air con wouldn't work; dishwasher was hopeless; doonas look like they haven't been washed in a really really long time (found dry blood on one of them!).
I've tried contacting the property agent to discuss, but I keep getting told that someone will get back to me!
Jill C.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
8/10 Good
Rachel W.
Feb 21, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Would be perfect just needs some tweaks!
Lovely spacious family house in great location. Back deck perfect for enjoying a wine or meal in the cute garden.
Would have been perfect had the air conditioner filtered into the bedrooms and these were very hot! May need upgrading.
Also would have appreciated to have some loo rolls available. Lucky I packed one as an emergency as there were none when we arrived. Likewise a few extra tea towels and dish washing liquids wouldn’t have gone astray.
Otherwise a very accomodating space for a large family.
Rachel W.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Jun 8, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
6/10 Okay
John B.
Dec 8, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place but needs a little work
The place was good and in a great position. But when we arrived there was no linen even though we made a extra $ to have the beds made up. It took three phone calls to have things fixed up. The last lady was very helpful and she solved the linen problem. Also I think it’s time for a new Air con it took awhile to get it working. No lights in a couple of rooms but at least there were lamps. We would stay there again as it’s a great size and position. Hopefully no more problems.
John B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019