The Beach Shack, 28 Shoal Bay Road - fantastic original beach house that allows pets

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A wooden deck with a picnic table, a bottle of wine, and a glass of wine.
Outdoor dining
A wooden hallway with a door on the right and an arched doorway leading to another room.
A cozy room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a ceiling fan, and wooden walls.
A house with a green-framed window, a door with a metal grid, and two large potted plants.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Highlights

  • Spacious garden
    Enjoy expansive outdoor space in the top-rated garden.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Explore on two wheels
    Guests love the bike-friendly location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Shoal Bay Beach

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Nelson Bay

Located in Nelson Bay, this holiday home is near the beach. D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay and Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Fly Point Marine Reserve and Toboggan Hill Park. Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary and Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters are also worth visiting. Scuba diving, snorkelling and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Nelson Bay, NSW

What's nearby

  • Tomaree National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Shoal Bay Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • West Nelson Bay - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nelson Head Lighthouse - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Magnolia. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Buoys At The Bay - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe on the Bay - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Aussie Bob's Fish & Chips - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Wood Oven - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Beach Shack, 28 Shoal Bay Road - fantastic original beach house that allows pets pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Beach Shack, 28 Shoal Bay Road - fantastic original beach house that allows pets?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Beach Shack, 28 Shoal Bay Road - fantastic original beach house that allows pets?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Beach Shack, 28 Shoal Bay Road - fantastic original beach house that allows pets?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Beach Shack, 28 Shoal Bay Road - fantastic original beach house that allows pets located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Tomaree National Park, Tomaree Community Hospital and West Nelson Bay. Shoal Bay Beach and Little Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

7.8

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

7.6/10

Location

7.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Had problems with the TV it was dealt with quickly and efficiently. Staff were friendly and easy to deal with.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Will stay again

Great
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2024
We are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to you staying with us again soon. McGrath Port Stephens
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

The beach shack

Met all expectations for Accommodation, down side was the amount of traffic on Shoal Bay Rd day and night during a busy period
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay. Shoal Bay Rd can be busy during our peak holiday times. Thanks McGrath Port Stephens
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8/10 Good

Great value

Spacious. Perfect for casual hol. Toddler, baby and grandma happy!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Best bit was the large garden for dog and kids to run around as well as a fire pit. Bit dusty. Kitchen was stocked ok. Air conditioning not working well to do much. Heater and 1 shower doesn't work. Bit noisy with the main road. But close to club, bike track and skate park.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the large garden area, fire pit, and the convenient location close to the club, bike track, and skate park. We’re sorry to hear about the issues you experienced with the cleanliness, air conditioning, heater, and shower. We encourage guests to contact us during their stay if there are issues or if anything isn’t working as expected, as we’re always happy to assist and will do our best to resolve any issues as quickly as possible. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back again. Thanks, McGrath Port Stephens
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Nearly melted the home was so hot

Beds were good. Kitchen stocked well. Issues with laundry toilet. The home was uncomfortalely hot. May be in the owners interest to spring for an aircon . Would make a huge difference
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2024
Thank you for your feedback and we will pass on your suggestions to the owner regarding installing Air conditioning. Thanks McGrath Port Stephens
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