Title: Sandcastle Shores – peaceful, stylish and close to patrolled beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=70092480&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Sandcastle Shores – peaceful, stylish and close to patrolled beach Holiday home in Fingal Bay with balcony and jetted bath ## Photo gallery for Sandcastle Shores – peaceful, stylish and close to patrolled beach ![Beach - Sandcastle Shores – peaceful, stylish and close to patrolled beach (FINGAL BAY)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70100000/70092500/70092480/fa651e36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Sandcastle Shores – peaceful, stylish and close to patrolled beach (FINGAL BAY)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70100000/70092500/70092480/6a138f6f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Sandcastle Shores – peaceful, stylish and close to patrolled beach (FINGAL BAY)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70100000/70092500/70092480/22206c58.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets - Sandcastle Shores – peaceful, stylish and close to patrolled beach (FINGAL BAY)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70100000/70092500/70092480/3b18f04c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Sandcastle Shores – peaceful, stylish and close to patrolled beach (FINGAL BAY)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70100000/70092500/70092480/cc2fe51e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Fingal Beach in this stylish townhouse, Sandcastle Shores. Discover the coastal-inspired interiors designed for an open, relaxed holiday vibe. Enjoy a private paved courtyard with BBQ and outdoor dining table, perfect for alfresco dining or letting the breeze in. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Parking available £416 includes taxes & fees 28 Jan - 29 Jan ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Sandcastle Shores – peaceful, stylish and close to patrolled beach This property offers contactless entry with key safes for your convenience. Escape to the sandy shores of Fingal Beach, a quick walk from this stylish townhouse. The coastal inspired interiors have been designed to make the most of the open, relaxed holiday vibe, situated over two levels. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, (with additional powder room downstairs) comfortably sleeping 6 guests this property is one that holiday dreams are made of. Each bedroom has been designed to create a relaxed haven with French doors leading to a private balcony and an abundance of natural light opening the space and allowing a cool sea-breeze in. A well-appointed open plan living, dining opens onto a private paved courtyard through two sliding doors, wrapping around to an outdoor dining table and BBQ. Ideal for alfresco dining or letting the breeze in. Soak up the holiday lifestyle in the communal pool and jacuzzi or kick back on the lounge and watch a movie with the family - the perfect combination. Located a convenient 450metres from the pristine waters of Fingal Bays patrolled beach, enjoy each day lazing in the sand relaxing. The Property Features • Walk to the beach, shops, cafes • Fully equipped kitchen with microwave, dishwasher and oven • Television and Wi-Fi, laptop friendly • Communal pool • Air conditioning downstairs only – living/dining room • Ceiling fans in each bedroom • Private and communal BBQ as well as an outdoor dining table and chairs • Washing machine and dryer • Desk • French doors to balcony from each bedroom • Spa bath • Extra toilet downstairs • Stand up paddle board • Ping pong table Whether you're up for an action-packed getaway or looking to kick back and relax Port Stephens has something for everyone, A range of beautiful beaches make for an easy, chilled day outdoors or explore activities such as whale watching cruises, horse riding and quad bike riding for some thrilling adventure. For a relaxed or action-packed holiday, Sandcastle Shores is ready for your stay. Book now! Bedroom Configuration • Bedroom 1: 1 queen & ensuite • Bedroom 2: 1 queen • Bedroom 3: 2 king singles Distances to • 450m to Fingal Beach • 600m to Saltwater Restaurant • 600m to Longboat Café • 900m to Barry Park Lookout & nature walk • 3km to Tomaree National Park • 3km to Shoal Bay • 4km to Shoal Bay Country Club • 6km to Nelson Bay • 15km to Salamander Bay Linen All linen (sheets and bath towels) is supplied for your stay and included in the tariff. For the comfort of our guests, we do not triple-sheet. All beds have a fitted sheet, a flat sheet and a quilt with a full cover. BYO beach towels. Property Specific Notes Pets are NOT welcome at this property. Wi-fi is offered as a complimentary extra. As there is no charge issues will be dealt with Asap but cannot be guaranteed. To ensure the comfort of our guests and the neighbours, we do not accept bookings for "Schoolies" breaks/under 21yrs groups and under no circumstances do we allow weddings or parties of any sort. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony/patio - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Table tennis ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - 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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 is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 2315,PID-STRA-22205 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. ### Property is also known as Sandcastle Shores Peaceful Stylish Close to Patrolled Beach 47\_393 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-32.74796%2C152.16588&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Jih0MWlBb3l0YL13YqY0HzzKmi8=) FINGAL BAY, NSW #### What's nearby - Tomaree National Park \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Fingal Beach \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay \- 8 min drive \- 4.6 miles - Tomaree Head \- 9 min drive \- 1.0 mile - Nelson Bay Golf Club \- 10 min drive \- 5.3 miles #### Getting around - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 38 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪In House Kitchen - ‬9 min drive - ‪Zenith Cafe, Restaurant and Bar - ‬5 min drive - ‪Atmos - ‬5 min drive - ‪Seabreeze Bakery Cafe - ‬5 min drive - ‪Giwa Chicken & Beer - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Sandcastle Shores – peaceful, stylish and close to patrolled beach have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Sandcastle Shores – peaceful, stylish and close to patrolled beach? ### Is Sandcastle Shores – peaceful, stylish and close to patrolled beach pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Sandcastle Shores – peaceful, stylish and close to patrolled beach? ### What time is check-in at Sandcastle Shores – peaceful, stylish and close to patrolled beach? ### What time is check-out at Sandcastle Shores – peaceful, stylish and close to patrolled beach? ### Where is Sandcastle Shores – peaceful, stylish and close to patrolled beach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sandcastle Shores – peaceful, stylish and close to patrolled beach Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margo A. 30 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Easy and relaxing Loved the property. Would be amazing to get A/C upstairs otherwise everything was perfect and nicely located so was away from the hustle. ##### Margo A. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Abigail G. 26 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Fingal Bay townhouse Beautiful well designed townhouse walking distance to Fingal Bay beach and shops. Only downfall was that the garden path and access to the clothes line was overgrown with thorny bushes and the outdoor entertainment/ BBQ area was full of weeds 😲 ##### Abigail G. 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