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 ![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 - Amenities - Policies - Location 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 ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 25 kg per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: Well behaved dogs allowed, but please advise us. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 Located in Shoal Bay, this holiday home is near the beach. Point Stephens Lighthouse and Nelson Head Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Fly Point Marine Reserve and Toboggan Hill Park. Salamander Super Strike and Pelican Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby. [Visit our Shoal Bay travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shoal-Bay.dx181583) [View more Holiday homes in Shoal Bay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shoal-Bay-Private-Holiday-Homes.d181583-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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 - West Nelson Bay - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles - d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles - Nelson Head Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles - Nelson Bay Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles ### Getting around - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 34 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪In House Kitchen - ‬4 min drive - ‪Bluey’s - ‬5 min drive - ‪Naked Alley - ‬4 min drive - ‪Atmos - ‬4 min walk - ‪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. ### 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. Ask a question ## SHOAL BAY RETREAT Unit 1 - doggie friendly duplex villa - 100m to beach Reviews 9.6 ### 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 90 8 - Good 27 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 8.8/10 Amenities ### 8.8/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8.8/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Immy 1 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location for beach and restaurants, coffee, plus dogs loved it ##### Immy Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pam C. 9 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great place to stay in Shoal Bay This is a great location. The owners leave clear communication and are very thoughtful.It is dog friendly, allowing all the family to have a holiday! ##### Pam C. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynette M. 9 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach holiday Great location, perfect place to stay with our small dog. ##### Lynette M. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melinda S. 2 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent stay with family Perfect location and felt like home away from home. Would love to stay again. ##### Melinda S. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dale L. 21 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice place, very convenient, very accommodating hosts Most enjoyable ##### Dale L. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Diane T. 24 Mar 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short break away Great location to walking, swimming and eating. ##### Diane T. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ron B. 2 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Shoal Bay Retreat Very happy with facilities, close to beach and walks. ##### Ron B. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Denise T. 25 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Dog friendly close to everything Clean, convenient and easy stay ##### Denise T. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jackie B. 11 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Close to everything, everyone had a great time including the four legged family members. ##### Jackie B. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth R. 23 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice A great location in the heart of all the amenities and great restaurants Shoal Bay has on offer. Most importantly, dog friendly. ##### Elizabeth R. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Liz P. 14 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Good place, great location. Fantastic for our family of fours and small dog. Bit noisy at night and a few minor things could be improved eg though kids bed not so comfy. Overall though very good and would recommend. ##### Liz P. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Em D. 12 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great getaway with dog Fantastic little cottage, sensational location. Our dog loved it. Don’t miss Boat Harbour off leash area, it’s stunning ##### Em D. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### gillian j. 7 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Location!!! Best location. 5 min walk to beach and shops. Off street parking is a bonus. Big bathroom and good size fridge. Will definitely be back! ##### gillian j. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kris C. 2 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent location and great property Great property and was very clean and was exactly as advertised. We had our dog with us and it was very easy to take her for a walk given how close we were to everything. Easy check in and good amenities. ##### Kris C. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Suzanne B. 12 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Birthday celebration The location and pet friendly accommodation make it an ideal getaway with your furry friend. Shoal Bay beachfront, shops, restaurants are all just a short stroll one block away. ##### Suzanne B. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter A. 6 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Shoal Bay holiday Not luxury but very comfortable for my wife and I, and walking distance to everything, Velvet was very comfortable too. ##### Peter A. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hemasiri A. 2 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Place in Shoal Bay We had our four nights stay in Shoal Bay retreat with our pet dog Lexi. It is a nice place. Very close to city centre and other Nelson bay locations. Really enjoyed the outdoor area in the evenings. No problem of recommending this place. ##### Hemasiri A. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ji Yong Alex P. 5 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing family trip with our dog Excellent location and especially loved its dog-friendly nature. It's so hard finding dog-friendly accommodation anywhere but here. My dog had his first beach experience since entering our family two years ago and he had had the most active time of his life. Keen to visit again. ##### Ji Yong Alex P. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Louise W. 23 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Shoal bay We throughly enjoyed our stay, the property was perfect for our needs , in close walking distance to shops. Very cosy and comfortable. Safe and secure. ##### Louise W. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Simon W. 5 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic stay The check in process was seamless and contactless. The unit itself was great for a family of 4 with a dog and the location is excellent with a short 50 metre walk to the beach and the main shopping strip. We had a great stay at Shoal Bay and I highly recommend staying at these units. I look forward to returning. ##### Simon W. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Helen J. 25 Feb 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location Location Very Comfy For Adults and Dog Would have loved better quality linen ##### Helen J. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Yolande E. 3 Oct 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Convenient location Shoal Bay The unit was very convenient to the beach. There was a sunny outside verandah for sitting and relaxing. The indoor living and dining area was very small for the price that was paid. Bathroom grout needed a good scrub and there was no bathmat. Otherwise the unit was clean. ##### Yolande E. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carla L. 29 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and we loved taking our dog on holiday This place attracted us due to it being dog friendly and its great location 100m from beach. Easy walk everywhere to cafes, restaurants, IGA. Road is a bit busy but not too noticable. Unit was well equipped and had everything we needed. Patio with lounge and table was excellent and outdoor shower very handy for the beach. We loved our stay and will definitely be back again with Rusty! ##### Carla L. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judith V. 20 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic location, pet friendly. Awesome 4 nights spent at this great relaxing unit.!! Everything is so good 😊. Love the outdoor veranda seating area, sunset view and relaxed vibe. Fantastic for our dog to enjoy the beach 🏝️ holiday with us and the outdoor shower area is brilliant addition for the units.! Very excited 😆 to plan another trip with husband and water loving dog 🐕.! Thank you 😊.!! ##### Judith V. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Shirley Y. 19 Feb 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great unit Love the unit bed very hard mirrors doors need a good clean my dogs could not run gates not on returned home early lovely location easy walk to water and shops ##### Shirley Y. 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