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Castaways 1 Beachfront Apartment in Shoal Bay

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An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, boats, and buildings.
A multi-story residential building with balconies, a lawn, and surrounding greenery.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a dining table with four chairs, and a window with curtains.
A living room with a beige sofa, a small table, and a lamp. There is a kitchen area with cabinets and a dining table with chairs.
A living room with a beige sofa, a TV on a stand, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Shoal Bay Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Garage 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, Zenith Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Shoal Bay

Located in Shoal Bay, this apartment is on the beach. Point Stephens Lighthouse and Nelson Head Lighthouse are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit West Nelson Bay and Salamander Bay Square. Fly Point Marine Reserve and Toboggan Hill Park are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Shoal Bay, NSW

What's nearby

  • Shoal Bay Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tomaree National Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Zenith Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mount Tomaree - 3 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Nelson Head Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Magnolia. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe on the Bay - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Aussie Bob's Fish & Chips - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Wood Oven - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Home Interior - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Castaways 1 Beachfront Apartment in Shoal Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Castaways 1 Beachfront Apartment in Shoal Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Castaways 1 Beachfront Apartment in Shoal Bay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Castaways 1 Beachfront Apartment in Shoal Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Castaways 1 Beachfront Apartment in Shoal Bay located?

Situated on the beach, this apartment building is steps away from Tomaree National Park and Shoal Bay Beach. Zenith Beach and Wreck Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

6.6
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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

9.0/10

Check-in

7.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan 2023
Hi Suzanne, Thank you for sharing your thoughts! We are so glad to know that you enjoyed your stay and rest assured that we will share your feedback with the team. Thank you!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar 2026
Hi Janelle, thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear the unit was neat, the beds were comfortable, and you enjoyed the fantastic location near the beach and local shops. We apologize for the unpleasant smell in the kitchen and the permanently closed sliding door — your comments are very helpful, and we’ll review these issues to improve the experience for future guests. - PSA Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2022
We are so glad to hear that you love the location! We're sorry about the cleaning issue and we will have our housekeeping staff to look into this.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

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

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 review

2/10 Terrible

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

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.
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