Title: SHOAL BAY RETREAT Unit 1 - doggie friendly duplex villa - 100m to beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # SHOAL BAY RETREAT Unit 1 - doggie friendly duplex villa - 100m to beach Holiday home in Shoal Bay with kitchen and patio ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35870000/35867800/35867732/9ffa600c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35870000/35867800/35867732/ee84f53a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35870000/35867800/35867732/8c74b413.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35870000/35867800/35867732/c66da0c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Children’s area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35870000/35867800/35867732/8385dbbe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled near Shoal Bay beach, cafes and shops, Shoal Bay Retreat's Unit 1 offers a haven for families, couples or groups. Unwind in the secure gated garden with your furry friend by your side or enjoy the large covered living and dining deck area. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## 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. ### SHOAL BAY RETREAT Unit 1 - doggie friendly duplex villa - 100m to beach 2 bedroom duplex unit (sleeps 4), which can also be booked with Unit 2 (sleeps another 5 - which is wheelchair accessible) Prime location - only 100m to Shoal Bay beach, cafes and shopfront Suitable for families, couples or groups - including our 4 legged ones friends in our secure gated garden! Off street parking for one vehicle (sorry no trailers or boats) Total internal area 46 square metres (excluding covered deck 6m x 3m) Bedroom 1 : Queen bed, pedestal fan, electric blanket, radiator Bedroom 2 : 2 single beds, pedestal fan, electric blankets, radiator Large outside covered living and dining deck area (6m x 3m) Doggie friendly for trained pooches, and close to leash free beaches too! Up to 2 small dogs allowed, but only one large dog allowed. If in doubt please send us an enquiry. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE BRINGING A DOG WHEN YOU BOOK. Air conditioning in living area for cold or heat throughout the unit. Dishwasher Free NBN wi fi TV with Free Netflix and YouTube streaming External shower for sandy feet and salty doggies too! Shared external gas BBQ and laundry Children's playground opposite - new and safely fenced Travel Cot and High Chair available on request Shoal Bay Retreat is a duplex house of 2 x 2 bedroom units. This Unit 1 sleeps 4 guests and see listing for Unit 2 (sleeps 5) if you have a larger group of up to 9. (If you have problems finding and booking Unit 2 and Unit 1 together - please send us a message for us to assist). Being so close to the beach its the ideal place to park your car and walk to the beach and activities. At night Shoal Bay beachfront is alive with great restaurants and pubs to choose a few minutes walk away. Or rent bikes - or even a tandem! - only 70m away to explore a network of dedicated bike paths from Fingal to Nelson Bay and beyond... Shoal Bay Retreat offers a great combination of prime location, comfort and value. And you can bring your well behaved doggie along too. DATE CHANGES and CANCELLATION We offer the most relaxed cancellation terms and refund policy available on this site. You are able to change dates, subject to availability, or cancel at any time outside the cancellation period free of charge. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Netflix - Smart TV - Streaming services ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Fan - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours 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 - Unit size: 700 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35870000/35868000/35867945/0abbf27d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### SHOAL BAY RETREAT Unit 2 - doggie friendly duplex villa - 100m to beach Shoal Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 90 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=35867945&PinnedHotelID=35867945&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46280000/46275800/46275760/17882ea6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bali Hai - 3 bedroom- Pet friendly house with aircon Shoal Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 99 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=46275760&PinnedHotelID=46275760&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83010000/83008600/83008563/8b49b193.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 12 Tomaree Road - 200 mtrs to Shoal Bay Beach Shoal Bay - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=83008563&PinnedHotelID=83008563&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1550000/1544600/1544556/1fd85516.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay Shoal Bay - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.2 Very good 2,089 reviews £114 includes taxes & fees 30 Nov - 1 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=1544556&PinnedHotelID=1544556&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101140000/101136500/101136416/cd004204_edited_db94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### La Costa, 2 -1a Messines St - pet friendly, air con and Wi-Fi Shoal Bay - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=101136416&PinnedHotelID=101136416&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3980000/3971800/3971799/8600b9f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gateway Lifestyle Birubi Beach Anna Bay - Pool - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking included 8.6 Excellent 100 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=3971799&PinnedHotelID=3971799&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91850000/91842600/91842564/ccbda38b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Shoalbar-Walk to Shoal Bay Beach & Little Beach Nelson Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 24 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=91842564&PinnedHotelID=91842564&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33568500/33568402/c457ef7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A beach house with colour! 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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 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-5796 ### Property is also known as 2 Bedroom Doggie Friendly Duplex Unit 100m to Beachfront 2 Bedroom Duplex Unit Prime Location 100m Doggie Friendly House 2 Bedroom Duplex Unit Prime Location 100m Doggie Friendly House 2 Bedroom Duplex Unit Prime Location 100m Doggie Friendly ## 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-32.72142%2C152.17284&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dik0n9gxGymSGJILEw_w1jsh54Q=) Shoal Bay, NSW #### What's nearby - Shoal Bay Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Tomaree National Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Zenith Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles - Mount Tomaree - 3 min drive - 0.8 miles - Nelson Head Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles #### Getting around - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 34 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪In House Kitchen - ‬4 min drive - ‪Atmos - ‬4 min walk - ‪Zenith Cafe, Restaurant and Bar - ‬2 min walk - ‪Magnolia. - ‬5 min drive - ‪Salt Bistro - ‬2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is SHOAL BAY RETREAT Unit 1 - doggie friendly duplex villa - 100m to beach pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much is parking at SHOAL BAY RETREAT Unit 1 - doggie friendly duplex villa - 100m to beach? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at SHOAL BAY RETREAT Unit 1 - doggie friendly duplex villa - 100m to beach? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at SHOAL BAY RETREAT Unit 1 - doggie friendly duplex villa - 100m to beach? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is SHOAL BAY RETREAT Unit 1 - doggie friendly duplex villa - 100m to beach located? > Situated by the sea, this holiday home is steps away from Tomaree National Park and Shoal Bay Beach. Zenith Beach and Little Island are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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