Title: Shoaly House Cottage - A charming coastal escape 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 # Shoaly House Cottage - A charming coastal escape ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108320000/108311400/108311346/w1472h976x224y0-783818bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108320000/108311400/108311346/5ae279ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108320000/108311400/108311346/a46d33ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108320000/108311400/108311346/97c94546.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108320000/108311400/108311346/8ffcc00c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Welcome to Shoaly House Cottage, a haven for up to 5 guests. Located in the heart of Shoal Bay, this charming cottage is perfect for your pet-friendly Beachside Getaway. With 2 cozy bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen, you'll feel at home as you stroll along local trails and cruise the local waterways. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Air conditioning - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Shoaly House Cottage - A charming coastal escape Welcome to our charming cottage, a haven for up to 5 guests. The Cottage is Inclusive of 2 cozy bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a spacious lounge and dining area, alongside all the essential bathroom amenities. A shared Laundry is available. Upon arrival, park at the front and follow the path on the right side to your cozy cottage. Your perfect pet-friendly Beachside Getaway awaits!! Shoaly House Cottage is located in the heart of Shoal bay, within only a short walk of several activities ensuring all in your accompanying party are catered for. On those blistering summer days find bliss in a short walk to the beach where you'll find pristine sands and crystal-clear waters. Our top picks in the area include: \- Shoal Bay Beach (A peaceful spot for those with young Kids) (1KM) \- Box Beach (Perfect spot to catch some waves, Note: Unpatrolled) (1KM) \- Fingal Bay Beach (Lovely spot for a morning sunrise stroll) (1KM) \- Zenith Beach (2KM) Exploring the local area can be best done by wandering the local trails and cruising the local waterways. Our favourite ways to do this include: \- Tomaree Coastal Walk (A beautiful summit with serene bay views, perfect for that sunrise/sunset pic!!!) \- Point Stephens Lighthouse and Fingal Spit Walk (Pure bliss at low tide) \- Shoal Bay Boat Ramp (Launch your boat and traverse the stunning coastline, perfect for those bluebird summer days) For the little ones we recommend: \- An afternoon fishing session off the pier. \- Surfing Lessons located at Fingal Bay Beach \- The Local parks and playgrounds Photo Credit: @Changingtides\_ ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Up to 10 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the marina ### Things to do - Table tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Electric car charging station ## Policies ### 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 1 total (up to 10 kg per pet) ### 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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property 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-69170 ## About the area Shoal Bay is home to this cottage. D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay and Nelson Bay Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tomaree National Park and Little Island. Travelling with kids? Consider Fly Point Marine Reserve and Toboggan Hill Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Shoal Bay travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shoal-Bay.dx181583) [View more Cottages in Shoal Bay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shoal-Bay-Cottages.d181583-aaCottages.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-32.73017%2C152.17314&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=c2RLNa2380Soq3hBT05jkm13HKQ=) Shoal Bay, NSW ### What's nearby - Shoal Bay Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles - West Nelson Bay - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles - d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles - Nelson Head Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles - Nelson Bay Golf Club - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles ### Getting around - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 36 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪In House Kitchen - ‬7 min drive - ‪Sri Malaysia Restaurant - ‬5 min drive - ‪Atmos - ‬16 min walk - ‪Naked Alley - ‬6 min drive - ‪Salt Bistro - ‬16 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Shoaly House Cottage - A charming coastal escape pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. ### Where is Shoaly House Cottage - A charming coastal escape located? > This family-friendly Shoal Bay cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Tomaree National Park and Shoal Bay Beach. Fingal Spit and Box Beach 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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