Shoal bay Serenity beach Cottage

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A room with a large woven rug, a wooden console table, and a door leading to an outdoor area with a wooden deck and greenery.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dining table with white chairs, and a wooden floor.
An open wooden deck with a hanging chair, a cushioned chair, and a woven rug.
A living room with a black leather couch, a white throw blanket, and a green plant.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a dining area with a wooden table, and a living room with a sofa and TV.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Shoal Bay Beach

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Shoal Bay, NSW
  • Place, Tomaree National Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Shoal Bay Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Fingal Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area

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About the area

Shoal Bay

Located in Shoal Bay, this cottage is near theme parks and near the beach. Point Stephens Lighthouse and Nelson Head Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tomaree National Park and Shark Island Nature Reserve. Fly Point Marine Reserve and Toboggan Hill Park are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
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Shoal Bay, NSW

What's nearby

  • Tomaree National Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shoal Bay Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 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
  • ‪The Buoys At The Bay - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe on the Bay - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Aussie Bob's Fish & Chips - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Zenith Cafe, Restaurant and Bar - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Shoal bay Serenity beach Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Shoal bay Serenity beach Cottage?

As of 31 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shoal bay Serenity beach Cottage on 10 Apr 2027 start from £711, 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 Shoal bay Serenity beach Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Shoal bay Serenity beach Cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shoal bay Serenity beach Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shoal bay Serenity beach Cottage located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Tomaree National Park, Box Beach and Shark Island Nature Reserve. Wreck Beach and Shoal Bay Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay. Was a classic Aussie beach house that just made you feel relaxed the minute you entered. Easy walk to the main shopping strip but far enough way to be quiet. Both Shoal Bay and Fingal bay were within walking distance. Took the dog and was pleased to find the back year was secure. Easy to keep clean house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 20 Oct 2026
What a great positice review , Were glad you feel the same as we do Cheers
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfy beach cottage

The house was nice and tidy, nice comfortable stay for our family. Great that it was pet friendly. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2024
Lovely to hear you had a great stay your welcome anytime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Shoal Bay -

Our Family had a fantastic stay. This property was clean, functional and perfectly located to to the beautiful shoal bay and it surrounds. I would highly recommend this property for a holiday stay and we will be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2025
Hey Stuart Thanks for the feedback Your welcome any time Glad you enjoyed the stay
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean, tidy and everything was communicated efficiently and effectively. Lovely comfy beds, working appliances, yet a few jammed windows and lights that didn’t work. Overall worth the price and a nice comfortable home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2026
Thank you Sophia . That it is … Thanks your positive review lol I’m married to a window guy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house in a good location. Kitchen was well equipped. Host was quick to respond when the gas was empty on the BBQ. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and so did our fur baby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jan 2026
Thanks so much for your review we’re glad you enjoyed your stay Thanks for your patience with the BBQ Gas
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tidy cottage, that was well stocked with utensils, glasses etc. We enjoyed our stay, was just big enough for the 4 of us for a boys trip. Very easy to communicate with owner and a very easy check in. Only a bout a 10 min walk down to the Shoal Bay Country Club /Waterfront. Overall a good place for what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2026
Thank you I’m glad you enjoyed your stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

Family get together before Xmas
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2025
Thanks Louise You’ve been such a wonderful guest :))
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely beach house

We have a lovely stay at the cottage over January. Comfy beds with bathroom towels provided. Sherri was easy to reach to ask any questions we may of had. Beautiful walk close to Fingal Bay and an easy walk down to Shoal Bay. There is a park across the road which is great for any little people. Very happy with our week
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2025
Thanks Heaps Clare , I’m glad you enjoyed your stay , You were a wonderful guest to host , come back anytime Cheers
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easter break with family

We had a great 3 night stay at Serenity Beach Cottage over Easter 2024. We were a family group with adult children and our dog. The Cottage is in a good position from Box Beach, Fingal Bay Beach and an easy walk or quick drive to Shoal Bay Country Club. The Cottage was well equipped and has a large back deck with a BBQ, enclosed back yard and off street parking - we had 3 cars with us. The owner, Sherri, was extremely easy and friendly to communicate with. We would love to re-book the Cottage again for a getaway to Shoal Bay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2024
Thanks Michelle for all your feed back it’s appreciated, We’re glad you enjoyed the cottage & the car space was appreciated . Your welcome bs k at anytime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Cottage Stay

My family and i loved the quiet, amazingly presented beach cottage. 1 Very clean and wonderfully furnished. 2. Fantastic position. 3. Beautiful dog-walking. 4. Close to main strip, beach and yet a million miles away. Sherri was amazing to deal with and gave all the information required for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2023
You were more than welcome & welcome to stay anytime 😊
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quiet beach cottage

Quaint little beach cottage, as per the photos. Our family enjoyed staying at the cottage so did our little dog. The property is fully fenced and very secure. If staying longer than a week, it would be nice to have laundry facilities. The only item to note, in the backyard is a very established grape vine which was producing fruit. The surplus fruit was all over the ground. Luckily our dog did not appear to eat the fruit, however, it would have been good to know the vine was there, as grapes are toxic to dogs. Overall we really enjoy our 5 days. This is a pleasant place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2024
Hi Sascha , apologies for the grapes . It’s such a big beautiful vine , I’ll ask our maintenance man to pick any grapes up next time z im glad you liked the cottage though
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