Title: Shoaly House Cottage - A charming coastal escape Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=108311346&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Shoaly House Cottage - A charming coastal escape Family-friendly cottage in Shoal Bay ## Photo gallery for Shoaly House Cottage - A charming coastal escape ![Terrace/patio - Shoaly House Cottage - A charming coastal escape (Shoal Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108320000/108311400/108311346/w1464h976x224y0-3de00509.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Shoaly House Cottage - A charming coastal escape (Shoal Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108320000/108311400/108311346/5ae279ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi - Shoaly House Cottage - A charming coastal escape (Shoal Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108320000/108311400/108311346/8ffcc00c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, ping pong, books - Shoaly House Cottage - A charming coastal escape (Shoal Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108320000/108311400/108311346/c7391e2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Shoaly House Cottage - A charming coastal escape (Shoal Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108320000/108311400/108311346/97c94546.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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 - 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 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 ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72560000/72552400/72552393/312c8655.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A modern home with high-end finishings and open plan living Scotts Head - Ocean view - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-01&endDate=2026-01-02&selected=72552393&PinnedHotelID=72552393&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87100000/87093300/87093206/7d255da4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Shoal Bay Oasis – spacious family entertainer with beach views Shoal Bay - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 7.2 Good 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-01&endDate=2026-01-02&selected=87093206&PinnedHotelID=87093206&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31690000/31680100/31680034/064e2d44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Del Rae, 18/25 Shoal Bay Rd - Air-conditioned, renovated 2-bedroom unit opposite Shoal Bay Beach Shoal Bay - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-01&endDate=2026-01-02&selected=31680034&PinnedHotelID=31680034&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39030000/39023600/39023542/80a2539c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fairholme 12 - linen not supplied. 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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 ![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 - Tomaree National Park \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Shoal Bay Beach \- 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Fingal Beach \- 2 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Zenith Beach \- 5 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Tomaree Head \- 8 min drive \- 1.2 miles #### Getting around - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 36 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪In House Kitchen - ‬7 min drive - ‪Magnolia. - ‬6 min drive - ‪Atmos - ‬16 min walk - ‪Salt Bistro - ‬16 min walk - ‪Zenith Cafe, Restaurant and Bar - ‬16 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Shoaly House Cottage - A charming coastal escape pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Shoaly House Cottage - A charming coastal escape? ### Where is Shoaly House Cottage - A charming coastal escape located? ## Have a question? 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