10/10 Excellent
Lee Y.
Feb 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Lee Y.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
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SHOAL BAY RETREAT Unit 2 - doggie friendly duplex villa - 100m to beach
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5807.3 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Shoal Bay, NSW
- d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay4 min drive
- Nelson Head Lighthouse4 min drive
- Nelson Bay Golf Club5 min drive
- Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)40 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
SHOAL BAY RETREAT Unit 2 - doggie friendly duplex villa - 100m to beach
2 bedroom duplex unit (sleeps 5)
Prime location - only 100m to Shoal Bay beachfront, cafes and shops
Suitable for families, couples or groups (and wheelchair accessible) - including our 4 legged friends!
Off street parking for one vehicle (sorry no trailer or boat parking)
Total internal area 56 square metres (excluding covered deck 6m x 3m)
Bedroom 1 : Queen bed, radiator, electric blanket
Bedroom 2 : Double bed and single bed (together as bunks), radiator, electric blankets
Large outside covered living and dining deck area (6m x 3m)
Doggie friendly for trained pooches - leash free beaches are close too!
Up to 2 small dogs allowed, but only one large dog allowed. If in doubt please send us an enquiry. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE BRINGING A DOG WHEN YOU BOOK.
Airconditioning in living area for hot or cold throughout the unit.
Dishwasher
Wheelchair accessible
Free NBN wi fi
TV with Netflix and YouTube streaming
External shower for sandy people and salty doggies too
Gas BBQ and laundry (shared with Unit 1)
Off street parking for one vehicle (sorry no trailers or boats)
Children's playground opposite - new and safely fenced
Travel Cot and High Chair available on request
Shoal Bay Retreat is a duplex house of 2 x 2 bedroom units. This Unit 2 sleeps 5 guests (and it is wheelchair accessible) and see listing for Unit 1 (sleeps 4) if you have a larger group of up to 9. (If you have problems finding and booking Unit 1 and Unit 2 together - please send us a message for us to assist).
Being so close to the beach it’s the ideal place to leave your car and walk to the beach and activities. At night Shoal Bay beachfront is alive with great restaurants and pubs - especially the famous Country Club - just a few minutes walk away.
Or rent a bike. e-bike or tandem only 70m away to explore from Fingal to Nelson Bay and beyond...
DATE CHANGES and CANCELLATION
We offer the most relaxed cancellation terms and refund policy available on this site. You are able to change dates, subject to availability, or cancel at any time outside the cancellation period free of charge.
Prime location - only 100m to Shoal Bay beachfront, cafes and shops
Suitable for families, couples or groups (and wheelchair accessible) - including our 4 legged friends!
Off street parking for one vehicle (sorry no trailer or boat parking)
Total internal area 56 square metres (excluding covered deck 6m x 3m)
Bedroom 1 : Queen bed, radiator, electric blanket
Bedroom 2 : Double bed and single bed (together as bunks), radiator, electric blankets
Large outside covered living and dining deck area (6m x 3m)
Doggie friendly for trained pooches - leash free beaches are close too!
Up to 2 small dogs allowed, but only one large dog allowed. If in doubt please send us an enquiry. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE BRINGING A DOG WHEN YOU BOOK.
Airconditioning in living area for hot or cold throughout the unit.
Dishwasher
Wheelchair accessible
Free NBN wi fi
TV with Netflix and YouTube streaming
External shower for sandy people and salty doggies too
Gas BBQ and laundry (shared with Unit 1)
Off street parking for one vehicle (sorry no trailers or boats)
Children's playground opposite - new and safely fenced
Travel Cot and High Chair available on request
Shoal Bay Retreat is a duplex house of 2 x 2 bedroom units. This Unit 2 sleeps 5 guests (and it is wheelchair accessible) and see listing for Unit 1 (sleeps 4) if you have a larger group of up to 9. (If you have problems finding and booking Unit 1 and Unit 2 together - please send us a message for us to assist).
Being so close to the beach it’s the ideal place to leave your car and walk to the beach and activities. At night Shoal Bay beachfront is alive with great restaurants and pubs - especially the famous Country Club - just a few minutes walk away.
Or rent a bike. e-bike or tandem only 70m away to explore from Fingal to Nelson Bay and beyond...
DATE CHANGES and CANCELLATION
We offer the most relaxed cancellation terms and refund policy available on this site. You are able to change dates, subject to availability, or cancel at any time outside the cancellation period free of charge.
Property manager
Bryan Lowe
Premier Host
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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9.6 out of 10, (120 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Travel cot and high chair available on request
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 55 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
Well behaved doggies allowed, but please advise us
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
Property Registration Number 2315, PID-STRA-5796
We should mention
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Shoal Bay
Located in Shoal Bay, this vacation home is near the beach. Tomaree National Park and Boondelbah Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Fly Point Marine Reserve and Salamander Super Strike. Toboggan Hill Park and Pelican Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
Shoal Bay, NSW
What's nearby
- Shoal Bay Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- West Nelson Bay - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
- d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
- Nelson Head Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
- Nelson Bay Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Shoal Bay Country Club - 5 min walk
- Two Bobs Bakery - 4 min drive
- Blueys - 4 min drive
- Cafe on the Bay - 4 min drive
- Aussie Bobs Fish & Chips - 5 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Mark M.
Jul 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great spot
Mark M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Beth B.
Mar 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Beth B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne
Sep 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Suzanne
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rochelle
Feb 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Rochelle
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Helen S.
Dec 21, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Helen S.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kerry D.
Sep 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owner & doggie fun stay
Kerry D.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Daniel S.
Apr 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shoal Bay get away
Daniel S.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Katie C.
Dec 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dog friendly
Katie C.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tanya B.
Apr 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy unit within walking distance of the beach
Tanya B.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julie W.
Mar 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a gem
Julie W.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Pamela G., Melbourne
Mar 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shoal bay tetreat
Pamela G.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
8/10 Good
Alison A.
May 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Alison A.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Kerry D.
Mar 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kerry D.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
John G.
Nov 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John G.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lorena C.
Nov 6, 2024
Lorena C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Lauren O.
Mar 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly, close to beach, coffee machine
Lauren O.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
peter
Feb 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
peter
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Coby B.
Dec 12, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Coby B.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Deborah S.
Nov 25, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best stay in Shoal Bay
Deborah S.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jackie L.
Nov 24, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic find
Jackie L.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
James L.
Nov 21, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stress buster.
James L.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
David M.
Nov 6, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nelson Bay Getaway
David M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Yvonne O.
Oct 1, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and beachy with everything you need for you and your pooch.
Yvonne O.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
Paul T.
Sep 18, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great escape
Paul T.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
About the host
Hosted by Bryan Lowe
Hi - we are Bryan and Mandy - we are both English migrants and dog lovers. I'm retired from the TV and film world but Mandy is still busy saving lives as a nurse! Having been deprived of sun, sand and surf growing up, we now spend our time between Sydney's Northern Beaches and Port Stephens. We first discovered Shoal Bay in 1985 and we have been visiting constantly ever since. We bought and renovated Shoal Bay Retreat because of its prime beachside location, classic style and flexible layout for guests. As dog lovers (we have a spoodle), we allow well behaved doggie guests too!
Why they chose this property
So close to Shoal Bay beach front...
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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