Title: Big Wave At Shoal Bay, 8 Achilles St - large home with ducted air con, Wi-Fi and Linen Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=88681579&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Big Wave At Shoal Bay, 8 Achilles St - large home with ducted air con, Wi-Fi and Linen Holiday home in Nelson Bay with balcony ## Photo gallery for Big Wave At Shoal Bay, 8 Achilles St - large home with ducted air con, Wi-Fi and Linen ![Beach nearby - Big Wave At Shoal Bay, 8 Achilles St - large home with ducted air con, Wi-Fi and Linen (Nelson Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88690000/88681600/88681579/c62628e7_edited_3025.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Big Wave At Shoal Bay, 8 Achilles St - large home with ducted air con, Wi-Fi and Linen (Nelson Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88690000/88681600/88681579/0f0a303c_edited_50af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Big Wave At Shoal Bay, 8 Achilles St - large home with ducted air con, Wi-Fi and Linen (Nelson Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88690000/88681600/88681579/w1914h1080x3y0-004ba17c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Big Wave At Shoal Bay, 8 Achilles St - large home with ducted air con, Wi-Fi and Linen (Nelson Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88690000/88681600/88681579/w1916h1080x4y0-d41b818a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Big Wave At Shoal Bay, 8 Achilles St - large home with ducted air con, Wi-Fi and Linen (Nelson Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88690000/88681600/88681579/w1917h1080x0y0-5d92e5ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Big Wave At Shoal Bay, 8 Achilles St - large home with ducted air con, Wi-Fi and Linen provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available ## 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. ### Big Wave At Shoal Bay, 8 Achilles St - large home with ducted air con, Wi-Fi and Linen Only a two-minute drive to Shoal Bay or five-minute drive to Nelson Bay makes Big Wave at Shoal Bay the perfect destination for your next large family gathering. You get to choose which beautiful beach to stroll to each day with Shoal Bay Beach just a 300m walk and Little Beach 900m in the other direction. Little Beach Boathouse restaurant and bar offers fine dining or casual snacks whilst looking over the beautiful water ways of Port Stephens. Little Beach is also famous for the Inner Tea Lighthouse Café which serves incredible scones and offers magnificent views over the bay and out the headlands. Nelson Bay and Shoal Bay offer an array of boutique shops, cafes, restaurants, the famous Shoal Bay Country Club, fun water-based activities, and entertainment are less than 2km drive or an easy walk. Big Wave at Shoal Bay is a large two storey family home that is tastefully furnished throughout and provides the comforts and luxury of ducted air conditioning in every room and linen and bed making. Ideal for the extended family with the ground level offering an open plan dining, living and kitchen area which opens out onto the undercover entertainment area with outdoor furnishings, gas BBQ, ceiling fan and large fully enclose yard which is perfect for the children to run around and play. The lounge/ dining area has beautiful timber floors, wall mounted Smart TV, Sonos Sound System, ceiling fan, free unlimited Wi-Fi, and DVD player. The owners provide a highchair for the younger guests as well. Spacious, fully equipped kitchen with a modern window splashback and beautiful stone benchtops, dishwasher, complete cooking facilities including electric cooktop, oven, microwave, family size fridge/ freezer with water and ice and the choice of either the coffee pod machine or Giotto Rocket Espresso machine. The downstairs level also has the main bedroom with an ensuite with shower, toilet, and double vanity plus a separate powder room with a toilet and vanity for guest convenience and a large sitting area with two recliners so you can sit back, relax, and read a book in peace. Moving upstairs you will enter the third living area which has a TV, ceiling fan, ducted air conditioning and access to the balcony to let the natural sea breezes flow through. There is also a second dining area and kitchenette with a bar fridge and sink, making Big Wave at Shoal Bay perfect for the entire extended family having their own space. Four more bedrooms all with ducted air conditioning, main bathroom and third bathroom are also on the upstairs level, the main bathroom has a stunning freestanding bath, shower, and vanity (no toilet), whilst the third bathroom has a shower, toilet, and vanity – all up this house has three showers, three toilets and a bath. Downstairs has a large internal laundry with a front loader washing machine and a double lock-up garage with remote and driveway parking for additional vehicles or a boat. Bedroom Configuration Bedroom 1 (downstairs) – Queen Bed + Ducted Air Conditioning + Ceiling Fan + Ensuite + Linen + Bed Making Bedroom 2 (upstairs) – Queen Bed + Ducted Air Conditioning + Ceiling Fan + Linen + Bed Making Bedroom 3 (upstairs) – Queen Bed + Ducted Air Conditioning + Ceiling Fan + Linen + Bed Making Bedroom 4 (upstairs) – Queen Bed + Ducted Air Conditioning + Ceiling Fan + Linen + Bed Making Bedroom 5 (upstairs) – 2 x Single Bunk Beds + Ducted Air Conditioning + Linen + Bed Making Linen: - This property does include sheets, towels and bed making, please bring your own beach towels, the property also provides pillows, blankets, and quilts. Property Notes: Pets are not welcome at this property This property does have Wi-fi Parking: Double Garage + driveway parking for vehicles or boat Lift: No Notes: By making a payment for the booking warrants you and all guests staying will abide by the Code of Conduct for Short Term Rental Accommodation which can be viewed under the Guest Info tab on our website or via the link which will be sent to you in your booking confirmation email. This property is to be used as holiday rental only, it is not to be used as a principal place of residence. Please refer to our Terms and conditions also found on the Guest Info tab on our website. Only the guests staying at the property are permitted to be present. If you wish to have extra visitors (this includes day visitors) in addition to booked guests, you must advise us in writing prior to your stay and ensure you receive written permission if the property permits this. Obligations to neighbours – Section 2.5.2 of the Code of Conduct A guest must not at any time during the occupancy period:- (a) create noise that because of its level, nature, character, or quality, or the time it is made, is likely to harm, offend, or unreasonably disrupt or interfere with the peace and comfort of neighbours and other occupants of the premises (b) act in a violent or threatening manner towards neighbours or other occupants of the premises (c) act in a manner that could reasonably be expected to cause alarm or distress to neighbours and other occupants of the premises (d) use or enjoy the premises in a manner, or for a purpose, that interferes unreasonably with the use or enjoyment of common property by neighbours and other occupants of the premises in a strata or community scheme (e) intentionally, recklessly or negligently cause damage to premises, any common property or any other communal facilities within the immediate vicinity of the premises, or any public property in the vicinity of the premises (f) intentionally, recklessly or negligently damage the personal property of neighbours of the premises or other occupants of a strata or community scheme. This property is approved for holiday accommodation only, no extra bedding mattresses, tents, caravans or more cars than the property accommodates are allowed. After hour emergency service is available 24/7 during your stay. If you or any other guest receives a warning regarding excess noise or excess guests, you may be asked to leave the property immediately with no refund of monies. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower ### Living spaces - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the sea ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Whale watching nearby ### 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) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60620000/60616400/60616375/c53b1d18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Memories on the Beachfront Corlette - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 9.6 Exceptional 64 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=60616375&PinnedHotelID=60616375&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108760000/108756100/108756089/076dbf84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Capri Beach House Shoal Bay - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=108756089&PinnedHotelID=108756089&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100540000/100533000/100532906/59a2211b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Silver Sands, 29 Victoria Pde water views and across the road to the water Nelson Bay - Ocean view - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=100532906&PinnedHotelID=100532906&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50930000/50921600/50921597/c3c410a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bluewater Splendour - Heated infinity pool and amazing views!! 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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 PID-STRA-42554, 2315 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. ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as 43\_571 ## 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-32.71711%2C152.16394&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=iTvqB-UNSMC_tH6Z7s6mUjnhqmg=) Nelson Bay, NSW #### What's nearby - Tomaree National Park \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Shoal Bay Beach \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Nelson Head Lighthouse \- 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - West Nelson Bay \- 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Fly Point Marine Reserve \- 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles #### Getting around - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 33 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪In House Kitchen - ‬3 min drive - ‪Zenith Cafe, Restaurant and Bar - ‬13 min walk - ‪Magnolia. - ‬3 min drive - ‪Atmos - ‬16 min walk - ‪Seabreeze Hotel - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Big Wave At Shoal Bay, 8 Achilles St - large home with ducted air con, Wi-Fi and Linen pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Big Wave At Shoal Bay, 8 Achilles St - large home with ducted air con, Wi-Fi and Linen? ### What time is check-in at Big Wave At Shoal Bay, 8 Achilles St - large home with ducted air con, Wi-Fi and Linen? ### What time is check-out at Big Wave At Shoal Bay, 8 Achilles St - large home with ducted air con, Wi-Fi and Linen? ### Where is Big Wave At Shoal Bay, 8 Achilles St - large home with ducted air con, Wi-Fi and Linen located? ## Have a question? 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