Title: The Ducks Nest - Ocean Retreat amongst the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Ducks Nest - Ocean Retreat amongst the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park Holiday home in Perth with kitchen ## Photo gallery for The Ducks Nest - Ocean Retreat amongst the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Ducks Nest - Ocean Retreat amongst the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park (Shoalwater)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106290000/106283700/106283649/645f09b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - The Ducks Nest - Ocean Retreat amongst the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park (Shoalwater)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106290000/106283700/106283649/fe0bad77.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - The Ducks Nest - Ocean Retreat amongst the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park (Shoalwater)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106290000/106283700/106283649/f3268c32.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach - The Ducks Nest - Ocean Retreat amongst the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park (Shoalwater)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106290000/106283700/106283649/cfe95dfa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - The Ducks Nest - Ocean Retreat amongst the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park (Shoalwater)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106290000/106283700/106283649/ea2d8faf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Near the Penguin Islands and marine parks, this house offers a serene retreat. Unwind in comfort with easy access to pristine beaches, snorkeling & water sports nearby. Take an easy stroll to local shops & restaurants for a relaxing or adventurous stay. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 86232 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## 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. ### The Ducks Nest - Ocean Retreat amongst the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park Ideally situated for those looking to explore the natural beauty of the area, close to the stunning Penguin Islands and nearby marine parks, where you can enjoy pristine beaches, fantastic snorkeling & water sports. The rich marine life and serene environment make it a paradise for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. Easy stroll to local shops & restaurants, so whether you’re looking to relax or explore, our spacious and comfortable house offers everything you need for a memorable stay. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Double-glazed windows - Garden - Recycling - Unit size: 6,232 square feet ## Similar properties ![On the beach, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116570000/116566300/116566245/cab06afb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peachy Keen - Beachfront in Silver Sands. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 not indicated whether 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 STRA6169JCPMJO42 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-32.294643,115.70687&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ltadE%7D%7EeaU%3FQ%3FQ%3FS%40Q%3FS%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBQ%40S%40QBQBQBOBSBQDOBQDQDQBODQDOFQDQFMFQDOFOFOFOFOHOFMHOFMHMHOHMHMHMHKJMJMHKJMHKJKLKHMJILKJIJKLIJILILILIJGLGLILGLGNGLGLELGNELELENELCNENCLCNCLCNANCNALCNANAN%3FNANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%3FL%40N%40NBL%40NBN%40NBLBNBNBLDNBLDNDLDLDNFLDLFLFNFJFLHLFLFLHJHLHLHJHLJJHJJJHJLJJJJJJJLHJJLHLHJHLJLHLHNFLHLFNHLFNFNHNFNFNDNFPDLFPDNDPDPDNDPBPDPBNBPBRBNBPBPBP%40R%40P%40PBP%3FP%40P%40R%3FP%40R%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FPAP%3FRAPAR%3FPCPAPAPAPCRCPCPCNCPCRCNEPCPEPENENERENGNENGNEPGNGNILGPGLINGNILGLINILKLIJILILKLIJKLKJKJKJKJKJKJKHMJKHMHMHKFMJMFMFMHKFOFMFMFMDOFMDMDODMDOBMBODOBMBOBO%40OBM%40OBO%40M%3FO%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAO%3FOAMCOAOCOAMCOCMCOEOCMCOEMEMEOEMGMEMGOGMGMGMIMGKGMKMGMIKIMIKKKIMKKKIKMKKKIKKMIKKMKMIMIKIMIMIOIMGMIOGOIMGQGMGQGMEQGOGOEOGQEQEOCOEQEQCQEOCSCQCOCQCQASAQCQAQAQAQAS%3FQAS%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=94_34JC6FqAR4TuCTzMyzqXqiKQ=) Shoalwater, WA #### What's nearby - Rockingham Lakes Regional Park \- 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - West Oz Kiteboarding \- 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Warnbro Beach \- 2 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Penguin Island \- 2 min drive \- 1.0 mile - Perth Wildlife Encounters \- 2 min drive \- 1.0 mile #### Getting around - Rockingham Station - 6 min drive - Perth Airport (PER) - 53 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Cardamon - ‬13 min walk - ‪Swannies By The Sea - ‬2 min drive - ‪The Cruising Yacht Club - ‬5 min drive - ‪Latitude 32 - ‬5 min drive - ‪Palm Beach Café - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Ducks Nest - Ocean Retreat amongst the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Ducks Nest - Ocean Retreat amongst the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park? ### What time is check-in at The Ducks Nest - Ocean Retreat amongst the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park? ### What time is check-out at The Ducks Nest - Ocean Retreat amongst the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park? ### Where is The Ducks Nest - Ocean Retreat amongst the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Ducks Nest - Ocean Retreat amongst the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris H. 25 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The Ducks Nest is an excellent place to stay. It is very spacious (and there were eight of us), very well kitted out, a nice size garden, including a large BBQ, with plenty in the house to entertain the kids (we had two in our group). The location is perfect for the beach, Rockingham, Mandurah or even Freo and Perth. Tony is an excellent host, very helpful, courteous and welcoming. Everyone in our group thoroughly enjoyed our stay and all commented on what a lovely place the Ducks Nest is. I thoroughly recommend it to anyone visiting the area. ##### Chris H. 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