Title: Castaways 4/17 Shoal Bay Road - Opposite Shoal Bay Beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=181583&destination=Shoal+Bay%2C+New+South+Wales%2C+Australia&selected=31688989&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Castaways 4/17 Shoal Bay Road - Opposite Shoal Bay Beach ## Photo gallery for Castaways 4/17 Shoal Bay Road - Opposite Shoal Bay Beach ![Beach - Castaways 4/17 Shoal Bay Road - Opposite Shoal Bay Beach (Shoal Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31690000/31689000/31688989/7d4600ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV - Castaways 4/17 Shoal Bay Road - Opposite Shoal Bay Beach (Shoal Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31690000/31689000/31688989/1e6a56fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, bed sheets - Castaways 4/17 Shoal Bay Road - Opposite Shoal Bay Beach (Shoal Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31690000/31689000/31688989/a2426f60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Castaways 4/17 Shoal Bay Road - Opposite Shoal Bay Beach (Shoal Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31690000/31689000/31688989/78633af5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Castaways 4/17 Shoal Bay Road - Opposite Shoal Bay Beach (Shoal Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31690000/31689000/31688989/2640466f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Castaways 4/17 Shoal Bay Road - Opposite Shoal Bay Beach provides everything that you need. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Castaways 4/17 Shoal Bay Road - Opposite Shoal Bay Beach Walk out of your apartment complex, cross the road and find yourself on the soft white sands of Shoal Bay Beach! This quiet and perfectly located holiday unit is just metres away from village shops, restaurants, bars, a bottle shop and newsagency. Take a stroll to the top of Tomaree Headland for sensational views over the pristine Port Stephens coastline, or enjoy the public picnic and BBQ facilities along the foreshore. Nelson Bay CBD is approximately 5 minutes by car, where you'll find boutique shopping, award-winning restaurants and the marina, where dolphin watch cruises depart daily. Sit back, relax and watch the boats sail in from this cosy first floor unit positioned right on Shoal Bay's beautiful waterfront. After a fun day swimming, snorkeling or fishing directly opposite, you can enjoy a glass of wine on the full length verandah which offers an outdoor setting and BBQ, along with wonderful sunsets and beautiful vistas. The tiled, open plan living area offers a double sofa, 2 cane arm chairs, HD TV, DVD player, a CD/MP3 player, electric heating, a pedestal fan, water views and sliding glass door access to the front balcony. The kitchen has a small cooktop, microwave, fridge and a breakfast bar with stools, and the bathroom has a shower and toilet. Enjoy water views from the main bedroom, which offers a double bed, while the 2nd bedroom has 2 single bed and partial water views. Guests have access to the shared laundry downstairs with a coin-operated washing machine, as well as an undercover parking space for one car. Important Notes: \- Linen and Bed makes are provided for this property. Please note you will have to bring our own linen for the sofa bed or call he office to hire. Respectful Stays (The Not-So-Fine Print) We want you to fully enjoy your time away, and we also ask that guests help us look after the home and the surrounding community. To keep things comfortable for everyone: \- This is a no-party property \- Quiet hours are between 9pm - 8am (as per council regulations) These guidelines help ensure Port Stephens Accommodation homes stay available for future escapes (yours included) and that local neighbours remain welcoming to visitors. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Hob - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Comfort - Fan - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Swimming 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) - 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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-20346 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 Castaways Unit 4/17 Shoal Bay Road Apartment Castaways Unit 4/17 Apartment Castaways Unit 4/17 Shoal Bay Road Castaways Unit 4/17 Castaways Opposite Shoal Shoal Castaways Unit 4/17 Shoal Bay Road Castaways - Opposite Shoal Bay Beach Apartment Castaways - Opposite Shoal Bay Beach Shoal Bay Castaways - Opposite Shoal Bay Beach Apartment Shoal Bay 110\_151 ## About the area Located in Shoal Bay, this apartment is by the sea. Point Stephens Lighthouse and Nelson Head Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tomaree National Park and Boondelbah Nature Reserve. Fly Point Marine Reserve and Toboggan Hill Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling. [Visit our Shoal Bay travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shoal-Bay.dx181583) [View more Apartments in Shoal Bay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shoal-Bay-Apartments.d181583-aaApartments.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-32.72030%2C152.17734&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kbFBwUfhqiK0XNlq-vZtLELWiVM=) Shoal Bay, NSW ### What's nearby - ![Shoal Bay Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/667088189107298304/3f004d7a-8026-4ddb-9aaa-ecfc002371b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Shoal Bay Beach 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Tomaree National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6287439/31e3a53c-5aae-4593-9508-9457418f8685.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Tomaree National Park 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Nelson Head Lighthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6287435/7e76a975-90f1-45c1-bd29-9b76c993d295.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Nelson Head Lighthouse 6 min drive \- 2.0 miles - Zenith Beach 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Mount Tomaree 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles ### Getting around - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) 34 min drive ### Restaurants - Zenith Cafe, Restaurant and Bar 5 min walk - Magnolia. 5 min drive - Atmos 3 min walk - In House Kitchen 5 min drive - Seabreeze Hotel 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Castaways 4/17 Shoal Bay Road - Opposite Shoal Bay Beach pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Castaways 4/17 Shoal Bay Road - Opposite Shoal Bay Beach? ### What time is check-in at Castaways 4/17 Shoal Bay Road - Opposite Shoal Bay Beach? ### What time is check-out at Castaways 4/17 Shoal Bay Road - Opposite Shoal Bay Beach? ### Where is Castaways 4/17 Shoal Bay Road - Opposite Shoal Bay Beach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Castaways 4/17 Shoal Bay Road - Opposite Shoal Bay 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 2 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 7.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### alysia s. 2 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Location. Easy holiday living. Love Shoal Bay and these easy living apartments. Well maintained and perfect location with parking. We love Zenith Beach. The whole beach to ourselves most of the time. Great place as you have the choice of the bay, or the beach. Plus great cafes, restaurants, supermarket, takeaway and shops all within 100m. And the walk up Mt Tomaree is just breathtaking. We'll be back again for sure! ##### alysia s. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### Tori H. 26 Jul 2020 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Location and view great / bedding and heat disappointing! The Location was amazing ! Furniture very outdated , I was not informed that I had to make my own beds Prior to arrival and pillows were old and Stained, the electric heating is a very old Tiny foot heater that is dangerous and is inadequate to heat entire unit ##### Tori H. Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter S. 1 Feb 2026 ##### Peter S. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Tim B. 27 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy ##### Tim B. 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