Maggie Mae Family Retreat in Shoal Bay with Pool

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A modern living room with a pool, outdoor seating, and a large painting.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair.
A modern kitchen with a central island, dining chairs, and a ceiling fan.
A covered outdoor seating area with a table and two chairs, surrounded by lush greenery.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a flat-screen TV, a wooden entertainment unit, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Shoal Bay Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Outdoor pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer/dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Shoal Bay, NSW
  • Place, Tomaree National Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Shoal Bay Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Zenith Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Shoal Bay

Shoal Bay is home to this holiday home. Fly Point Marine Reserve and Toboggan Hill Park are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit West Nelson Bay and Salamander Bay Square. Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary and Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Shoal Bay, NSW

What's nearby

  • Tomaree National Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shoal Bay Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Fingal Beach - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Zenith Beach - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Nelson Bay Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Magnolia. - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe on the Bay - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Aussie Bob's Fish & Chips - ‬13 min walk
  • The Wood Oven
  • ‪The Home Interior - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Maggie Mae Family Retreat in Shoal Bay with Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Maggie Mae Family Retreat in Shoal Bay with Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Maggie Mae Family Retreat in Shoal Bay with Pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Maggie Mae Family Retreat in Shoal Bay with Pool?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Maggie Mae Family Retreat in Shoal Bay with Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Maggie Mae Family Retreat in Shoal Bay with Pool located?

Situated in Shoal Bay, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Tomaree National Park and Shark Island Nature Reserve. Box Beach and Wreck Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family holiday house!

This house has everything you need for entertaining in large groups or families. Plenty of privacy and space to spread out but also lots of great entertaining spaces perfect for large groups and families. The contained backyard with playground and ping pong table was amazing for kids of all ages. Fire pit was great. Everything about this house was perfect for a weekend away or longer stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2022
Hi Kate, thank you for your feedback. Your review makes a difference to us and it motivates us even more to do our best.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family event

The house is huge with lots of facilities. Linens were plentiful and house is well stocked with all the necessities. Access to garage is a huge plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Dec 2022
Wow, it's amazing to know that you were satisfied with your stay, Sharon! We are excited to have you back soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

great house for families

Great house - stayed for family wedding. Modern and comfortable. Very disappointed though when we rang 2 months prior to booking that we couldn't change the dates....not cancel but change. Other houses still had 100% refund on cancellation.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Dec 2022
Hi Georgina, thank you for sharing your thoughts. We are sorry we couldn’t make it a 5-star experience. Rest assured that we will share this with the rest of the team. Hope to see you again in the near future!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Shoal Bay weekend

Beautiful home, quiet street setting in residential street, close to Shoal Bay town centre. The home was well equipped in all areas including the playground and table tennis table in the garage and several adult bikes. Kitchen was a dream with all appliances necessary for our large family, only shortfall was cutlery for 10 but all other items in abundance. Plenty of seating inside and out for large numbers, great sized bedrooms and bathrooms. Even an outdoor shower and fire pit. BBQ was a little on the small size considering the area allocated for catering outside. So we used the inside large stove top to assist. We had the best time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Dec 2022
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Helen, and sorry we couldn’t make it a 5 star experience. Rest assured that we will share this with the rest of the team. We hope to have you back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hard to leave

This place had it all. It had several bedrooms allowing enough space for all of us, we used every bed. Ping pong table and pool to provide endless entertainment. There is a soundbar with the outdoor TV that we connected with Bluetooth to act as out sound system, which worked flawlessly for the entire downstairs/outdoor area. The adjustable awning allowed the smoke of the bbq to easily escape, while the rest of the patio still had shade. The sliding doors allowed us to completely open up the house to create a real indoor outdoor living space that was able to either completely bring the group together or create different nooks and crannies for people to hang out. The location is a short 5-10 minute walk to Box Beach or 10-15 minute walk to Shoal Bay and the SBCC. The hosts are a formal company based in Nelson Bay and were extremely helpful in resolving a minor issue we had while we were there. I hope I get the opportunity to rent this place again sometime again in the future.Only small drawbacks to take note of: there aren't dressers or closets in all the bedrooms, and there is only one toilet downstairs/outside
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2025
Thank you for sharing your positive experience at our accommodation. We are delighted to hear that you found the place clean, comfortable, and convenient. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we are pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to welcome you back in the future for another enjoyable visit. Thank you for choosing our accommodation!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

The perfect house for a large group

We absolutely loved the property. It is luxurious. So clean and the house is decorated beautifully. The location is great. So much room for a group. Beautiful entertaining area. Only disappointment was trying to get in contact with property manager. Phone just constantly rings out everytime I tried to make contact. If you leave a msg they do get back to you usually within 24hrs but frustrating you can't get through when you need to.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house for a big group

Gorgeous big house. Fabulous big kitchen and dining table. Great outdoor entertaining area. Very Clean. Comfortable beds. Modern design. 10 min walk to the Country Club/shops/beach. The only things that could be improved upon is a detailed instructions book. We couldn’t work out how to turn on the aircon downstairs or turn off the garden lighting which shone up and in through one of the upstairs bedrooms. The water pressure could be increased too. But we had a great stay and would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

House was beautiful- unfortunately the trampoline was rotted & grandchildren could not use (which w

House was great, amenities fab. BUT for 9 people there were only 4 towels & it took 24hrs to receive more. It’s the little things!!! Overall would recommend the property for a large gathering. Had a wonderful tume
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relax and rest.

Very good and adequate.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute family getaway

The location of our accomodation was convenient, it allowed us to visit various beaches that was just a short drive away. There was heaps of activities that we were also able to do e.g. quad biking at Williamtown, tobaggan hill park, swimming at the beach and visiting various lookouts. The best part of our holiday would definitely be our accomodation, it was very family friendly, fully equipped and was a lovely modern home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2022
We are so happy to hear, Mereia that the property met all your needs and expectations for a holiday! Please do refer us to your friends and family for their next destination.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your amazing perfect-star review, Blake! Until next time - PSA Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2025
Thank you for the 5-star review! Until next time!
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