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Holiday house in beautiful Shoal Bay-close to everything

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A modern dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a painting on the wall.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table with a magazine, a TV, and a ceiling fan.
A two-story house with a red-tiled roof, surrounded by well-maintained greenery and a clear sky.
An outdoor patio with a covered table and chairs, a brick wall, and a window.
A modern kitchen with a white refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink. There is a fruit bowl on the counter and a window above the sink.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Shoal Bay Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Shoal Bay, NSW
  • Place, Tomaree National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Shoal Bay Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Fingal Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Shoal Bay

Located in Shoal Bay, this holiday home is near a water park. Point Stephens Lighthouse and Nelson Head Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Fly Point Marine Reserve and Toboggan Hill Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary and Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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Shoal Bay, NSW

What's nearby

  • Tomaree National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Shoal Bay Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Fingal Beach - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Zenith Beach - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Nelson Bay Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Magnolia. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Buoys At The Bay - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe on the Bay - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Aussie Bob's Fish & Chips - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Zenith Cafe, Restaurant and Bar - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday house in beautiful Shoal Bay-close to everything pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Holiday house in beautiful Shoal Bay-close to everything?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Holiday house in beautiful Shoal Bay-close to everything?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday house in beautiful Shoal Bay-close to everything?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Holiday house in beautiful Shoal Bay-close to everything located?

This family-friendly Shoal Bay holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Tomaree National Park and Shoal Bay Beach. Box Beach and Wreck Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great stay, thank you very much.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amenities were good, great location with easy access. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway.

Great property for another great stay....
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great house for a getaway

lovely house in a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice & Clean

Very nice and clean place, we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Holiday house in Shoal Bay

Great location and perfect house for families with small children. Close to beaches and walking distance to shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, it has everything you can imagine for a time outside home and even more, all spotless and clean. Big and comfortable. Great host too.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property

It was a great stay, the property was very clean and cosy. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Shoal bay

Great location, nice large house well set out. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

I had a great stay in this place. The house is spacious, clean and very well located. The whole process was very easy and pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location and suited our needs

The rooms were very clean and all amenities suited us. The location was close to shops and the beach. The backyard was spacious. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2024
Not impressed that one of the guests wrote some racist jokes in our guest book.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful house

This is an ideal place which suited 4 golfers very well.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

We had the best weekend here. House is very big, clean and had everything we needed. Thanks Barry!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2022
Thanks Fiona, Look forward to you visiting again. Cheers
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Holiday

Loved it ! Was an gorgeous spot and in an awesome location! Love the bay will be back again ! Thankyou!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good value modern house

The owner was particularly helpful. All Shoal Bay is near the beach, but this is one of the furthest away.. It was modern clean and suited us very well. It was a great price for a 4br place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place in nice area.

We have stayed here before. Barry communicates well. We brought grandchildren this time, and whilst not quite childproof, it does well and has plenty of plastic bowls and cups to cater for the chidren. We were very happy here. Shoal Bay is lovely. The road ourside can be busy.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfectly peacefull.

My mother and I enjoyed our stay. the house was beautifully furnished, very clean and modern. All you could ask for appliances and the kitchen was very well equipped with all you would require. It was a very peaceful place apart from a little traffic noise in the mornings. Would love to stay in this house again in summer! Thanks, Kind regards Sue & Marjorie.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thanks for your kind review Sue. Hope you come bank in spring or summer. Cheers
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location & everything you need

We have just returned from a 10 day stay in Shoal Bay. We were two families with kids ranging 1-11, and there was plenty of space to suit everyone’s needs. The property was clean, and all of the listed amenities were in working order with clear instructions. We really enjoyed the outdoor eating area & bbq! Barry was also a pleasure to deal with & responded quickly when I contacted regarding check-in & feedback on our stay. We will be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2021
Thanks Claire. Glad you all had a good time. See you again soon. Cheers
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent home away from home accommodation.

Thank you for your attention to detail in terms of providing basic equipment in the kitchen and other areas. My nieces and their children were particularly impressed by the presence of a washing machine and a dishwasher along with plenty of plates, glasses, large serving bowls, cutlery, etc. We all had a ball. All things considered, the best family accommodation we experienced in the area so far. Keep up the good work, Barry and Cathy.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Holiday Home

Fantastic holiday house for families! We loved our stay. The house was really clean & tidy. There were basic pantry staples like olive oil, which we were grateful for. We had three children staying in our group (5months, 3 & 4.5) and felt the house was very kid friendly, the fenced backyard was great & our girls loved the beautiful frangipani trees out the front. The house is located on a fairly busy main road so while it is an easy 1km walk to the Shoal Bay waterfront & esplanade for adults, without a sidewalk pathway it was safer to drive the kids down. The bedrooms are all at the back of the house so despite the busy road, they were quiet, private & comfy. We really loved the big collection of plastic plates too. We would love to visit again one day.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2023
Thanks Erin. We’ve been begging council to install a pathway for years……..fingers are still crossed. Cheers
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pre Christmas getaway

Fabulous house in great location. Well presented. Everything you could need was there!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

The property was in a great location, everything we could possibly need was provided. Very clean and comfortable. Board games provided, nice big outdoor table and bbq. Would return and recommend to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Last min getaway

Thank you for opening your house up to us . We enjoyed the stay . Clean house have everything we needed . Great location .. will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place and great location

Barry was great with communicating The house is really nice and it was very clean Location is good, near the beach and shops We would definitely recommend the place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home away from home 👍🏽

House immaculate, everything about it, inside and outside so clean, everything you needed was provided. Great outdoor area as well. Absolutely nothing to fault...
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
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