The Beach Shack on Wanda - Waterfront Coastal Chic
Welcome to The Beach Shack on Wanda, the ultimate destination for a classic Aussie beachfront getaway. The views of the sparkling harbour and the ocean beyond are nothing short of breath taking. With its long stretches of golden sand and calm waters, the beach is perfect for families. Just a short stroll down the shore leads to a delightful playground for kids, while in the opposite direction, you can fish off the jetty or dine at Rick Stein Restaurant, Cheeky Dog or Solders Point Bowling Club. Children will love swimming, building sandcastles, and playing games in the sandy beach and grassy areas.
This holiday home is inspired by its beachfront location, combining coastal chic style with a relaxed Hamptons vibe. Both the front and back of the property boast hardwood decks. The front deck offers comfortable outdoor furniture and a Weber BBQ, perfect for alfresco dining. The open-plan kitchen, dining, and lounge areas are framed by floor-to-ceiling glass, providing uninterrupted views of the stunning bay and opening directly onto the decks.
The Beach Shack is perfect for two couples or a family with up to four children. The master bedroom features a king-sized bed, a TV, and opens onto the deck with beautiful beach views. The second bedroom, also opening onto the deck, has a zip-bed that can be configured as two extra-long singles or a full king bed, all while enjoying magnificent ocean views. The lounge area includes a sofa bed suitable for two children.
Situated on a spacious lot, The Beach Shack offers ample off-street parking and side space for a boat. Each room is equipped with split-system air conditioning, louvred windows for fresh sea breezes, and ceiling fans. An outdoor hot/cold shower and the original outdoor toilet make clean up from the beach a breeze. Local shops, including a supermarket, bottle shop, chemist, butcher, café, and the area’s best fish and chips at Salt Mine, are just a couple of minutes away by car.
The property is a walk to Rick Steins at Bannisters, around 1.9 km from Salamander Bay, 2 km from Soldiers Point Marina and 5.1 km from Anchorage Marina Port Stephens. Newcastle Airport is just 30 km from The Beach Shack on Wanda, making it easy to start your vacation in style.
PROPERTY SUITABLE FOR groups over the age of 25 and or family groups only.
LINEN & TOWELS ARE SUPPLIED and the beds are made with quality white linen. Doonas (with decorative covers), blankets and pillows are also supplied.
Additional costs when booking; Sofa bed $100 per booking, with linen and bath towels (children only) Port-a-Cot $50 per booking with towel, linen and baby blanket hire. Beach/pool towels are $8 per towel hire/ per booking.
BOND - $1000 that is payable with the balance of your accommodation and is refunded 3-5 days from your departure date
All booking guests, including Airbnb reservations, are required to complete a secure online guest agreement within 24 hours of booking. This includes providing valid photo identification (driver’s licence) and credit card verification
CANCELLATIONS - Booking Fee is not refundable ($150). Please refer to terms and conditions for full cancellation policy. Airbnb Guests please refer to Airbnb's policies.
NO NOISE - The property is in a quiet residential area which is noise sensitive. Any noise after dark that causes neighbours to complain may result in the loss of your bond.
NO VISITORS - We have a strict policy in relation to 'visitors' to the property. A fee of $500 per head will be charged if additional people are found at the property that are over and above the number of beds at the property or guests not registered.
PLEASE NOTE: PARTIES, FUNCTIONS, WEDDINGS (WEDDING RELATED), GRADUATES and or SCHOOLIES/TEENAGER bookings are not accepted.
T & C - We recommend reading our full Terms and Conditions prior to booking.
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If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Salamander Bay
Located in Salamander Bay, this holiday home is on the beach. Soldiers Point Marina and Horizons Golf Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gir-um-bit National Park and Bushy Island Nature Reserve. Salamander Super Strike and Toboggan Hill Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 9 min drive - 10.0 km
Getting around
Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Satra Coffee Co. - 2 min drive
Soul Origin - 6 min drive
McDonald's - 6 min drive
Cheeky Dog - 5 min walk
Subway - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Beach Shack on Wanda - Waterfront Coastal Chic pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Beach Shack on Wanda - Waterfront Coastal Chic?
As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Beach Shack on Wanda - Waterfront Coastal Chic on 10 Jul 2026 start from £223, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at The Beach Shack on Wanda - Waterfront Coastal Chic?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Beach Shack on Wanda - Waterfront Coastal Chic?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Beach Shack on Wanda - Waterfront Coastal Chic?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Beach Shack on Wanda - Waterfront Coastal Chic located?
Nestled on the beach, this Salamander Bay holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Salamander Bay, Soldiers Point Beach and Salamander Bay Beach. Soldiers Point Marina and Gir-um-bit National Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great place to stay, good restaurants near by. Comfortable beds, clean and amazing views. Would highly recommend.
Tanya B.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2026
Hi Tanya,
Thank you for taking the time to review the property, we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay at The Beach Shack. It is a very special home and we are thrilled we got to share it with you.
Stay Port Stephens Team
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Michael R.
21 Mar 2026
I am in Love
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
To describe romance, I honestly can’t think of anything more fitting than this house. It’s a pity that these kinds of beach houses are becoming rarer and rarer, replaced by unattractive concrete buildings along the waterfront. Perhaps places like this should be protected as heritage to preserve their character and spirit.My sincere thanks to the owner for allowing me to experience this.
Michael R.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr 2026
Hi Michael,
Thank you for your wonderful review, The Beach Shack is a truly special home and in a stunning location. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and we do hope you return in the future for another stay.
Stay Port Stephens Team
Our experience overall was very pleasant. Comfortable for our family of 5 with amazing views right on the beach, kids loved it and it was extremely convenient for us to enjoy the sand and swim. Home was clean and modern with everything you need for comfort.
Daniel F.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2025
Hi Daniel,
Thank you for taking the time to review the property, we are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay.
We hope to welcome you back in the future.
Stay Port Stephens
Everything was perfect, view and location is stunning!
Would’ve been amazing if we could’ve check in before 3pm
Joanne C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tanya G.
10 Jun 2025
Peace and Paradise
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Beautiful place to stay - everything to provide with R&R - lots of food varieties all around - definitely recommend Restaurant 2317 (had breakfast there) - the staff at Staff Port Stephens were also great to deal with.
Tanya G.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun 2025
Hi Tanya,
We’re delighted to hear you had a beautiful and relaxing stay with us.
It’s wonderful that you enjoyed the local food variety and had a great breakfast at Restaurant 2317 — such a fantastic recommendation!
We really appreciate your kind words about our team too. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Kind Regards,
Stay Port Stephens Team
Fabulous location on the water. So Much more than a Beach Shack!!
Michael B.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
On behalf of the team at Stay Port Stephens, I would like to thank you for staying with us!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sue T.
15 Sept 2025
A beautiful place
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The shack is gorgeous. It has all the creature comforts whilst maintaining the essence of a shack. It's just amazing to fall asleep and wake up to the lapping of the water and total serenity. One small suggestion it would be great if the property had a hair-dryer.
Sue T.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the serene location and the unique charm of The Shack. We appreciate your suggestion about a hair dryer and will certainly take it into consideration for future upgrades. We’d love to welcome you back for another relaxing stay soon!
Kind regards,
The Stay Port Stephens Team
we had a lovely relaxing few days ,very enjoyable. we did however have shoes stolen off the back porch so really need to lock all valuables inside and when we left we contacted the property manager to let them know we left our ghd straightener on the hat rings in the bedroom and have not heard back from them if it was located so this was disappointing but the property and house amazing
A fantastic modern and beautifully renovated gem right on the water
Amazing location
Beautiful but compact accommodation.
Modern and new. Right in the sand. Easy walk to many restaurants and local shops.
We had a great time.
Lovely property right on the water. We have stayed here before and will stay again! That probably says it all!! Highly recommend for a small family or couple - it has everything you need and is clean and well kept. The beds are super comfortable too!
Gilly B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
On behalf of the team at Stay Port Stephens, I would like to thank you for staying with us!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
LISA L.
4 Nov 2024
Wonderful stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Beautiful cottage right on the water. Clean and large enough for a small family. Would recommend.
LISA L.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Nov 2024
Thank you for your kind review! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful cottage and its perfect location right on the water. It’s great to know it was a comfortable size for your family, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. We’d love to welcome you back for another stay!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
George G.
14 Feb 2023
Beach Shack
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
great location ! clean and new . Convenient location
George G.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kerrie W.
27 Mar 2023
Beachfront luxury
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Very relaxing perfectly placed on the shore of the bay with views to satisfy including beautiful moon rises. Very comfortable, clean, well equiped beach more than a shack
Kerrie W.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
A guest from Quakers Hill, NSW
3 Mar 2024
Great uninterrupted views
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Excellent property for a small amount of guests. Property being so close to the beach does make it a little less private. Property was very clean.
A guest from Quakers Hill, NSW
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2024
Thank you for your message. We're glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and found the property clean. We appreciate your thoughts. We hope to welcome you back soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Eva T.
6 Nov 2024
Picture Perfect beach getaway.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
From the moment we walked into this gorgeous beach house we were instantly hooked! Great amenities, clean and comfortable but above all the location is the real star. Walking distance to restaurants, bars and shops but you also have the amenities to not leave this glorious peace of paradise. Will definitely return.
Eva T.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Nov 2024
Thank you for such a fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that you instantly felt at home in the beach house and enjoyed the great amenities, comfort, and, of course, the unbeatable location. It sounds like you really made the most of everything the area has to offer! We can’t wait to welcome you back for another stay in paradise.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Daniel S.
21 Aug 2023
Hard view to beat
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We wanted somewhere special to take my overseas cousins to experience the coast life and wow, this was it. Waking up to this amazing view and having breakfast on the deck looking over the beach was breathtaking. With so many sights to see and shops to visit in Port Stephens this made an ideal place to stay.Comfortably sleeping 2 couples or a family with bedrooms facing the water was a treat and will be planning a return trip asap.
Daniel S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Cassie S.
29 Jun 2023
Beautiful little beach shack in a perfect location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The beach shack was an amazing little paradise away from home. The water being right at the front door overlooking the amazing bay, very close to a lot of things, could walk to a lot of restaurants and bowling club plus not too far to shops and a short drive to a lot of neighbouring suburbs. The shack itself had everything needed to enjoy a few days away from home. Everything was so clean and tidy. Overall an amazing little stay
Cassie S.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Thank you for the great review! We can’t wait to have you back at Stay Port Stephens.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Julia M.
22 Mar 2023
Beyond a Dream
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
From the moment we arrived until we left, this felt like we were in a movie. Better than the pictures. Incredibly clean (most likely because of how new the property is). A very quiet area, intimate and dreamy with the sound of the ocean and sunrise streaming through in the mornings. Can’t wait to return.
Julia M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
On behalf of the team at Stay Port Stephens, I would like to thank you for staying with us!
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