Title: Your Perfect Backpacker Escape by the Water 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 apartment # Your Perfect Backpacker Escape by the Water Apartment in Shoal Bay with jetted bath ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112260000/112255700/112255624/29bd2497.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112260000/112255700/112255624/f66af8b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112260000/112255700/112255624/097f2712.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112260000/112255700/112255624/bee141a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112260000/112255700/112255624/f2be2440.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Your Perfect Backpacker Escape by the Water provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a gym. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Gym - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Your Perfect Backpacker Escape by the Water Backpacker's dream stay, perfect for friends, women on a girls' night, and couples. Whether you seek relaxation or fun, you’ll find it here. Share the space with Dave, who’s happy to help. Enjoy your private bedroom with ensuite and spa, the cozy lounge, and a balcony with water and mountain views. Just a short walk to the beach. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Jetted bathtub - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: Please ask if you have any questions ### Things to do - Gym ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73060000/73059800/73059747/6e15fe2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### You'll love this little home and garden. 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Shoal Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=71720664&PinnedHotelID=71720664&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas Please ask if you have any questions ## 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 Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 2 Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-32.720623,152.17932&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:xztfEwoy_%5C%3FQ%3FQ%3FS%40Q%3FU%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBQ%40Q%40SBQBQBQBQBODQBQDQDOBQDQDOFQDOFQFMDSFMFOFQFOHMFOHMFOHOHKHMHOHKHOJKHMJMJKHKJKJKJKJKLMJGJKLIJILILILGJILILGLILENGLELILENELELENELENCNELANGLANCNANCLAN%3FNCN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FLBN%3FN%40LBN%40NBN%40LFN%40NDLBNDLDNDLDLDLDNHLDLFLDLHLFLHLHLFJHLHLHJHLJJFJLJJJJJJJJJJJJHLJLHJHNHJJNHLHJFNHNFLHNFLFNHPFNFLDRFLDNFPDPDNDPDPDNBPDPBPBNBPBPBPBPBR%40P%40P%40PBP%3FP%40P%40T%3FP%40R%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FPAP%3FPATAP%3FPCRAPAPAPCRCNCRCPCPCNCPEPCPENEPEPENEPGPELGNEPGNGNIPGNGLINGLINGLILILKNIJINIJKLIJKJKLKHKLKJKJKJKHMJKFMJMHKHMFMHMHMFMHMDMFMDOHMDMDMDODMDODMBODO%40MDOBO%40OBM%40OBO%3FM%40O%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOCO%3FOAO%3FMCOAOCOAMCOEMAOEOCMEOEMEMEOEMEMIMEOGMEMIMGMIKIMGMIMIKKMGKKKIMKKKKKKMKIIMKKKKIMKKIOIKIOIMIMIMGOIMGOIMGOGQGOGOEQGOGQEMGQEOEQCQEOEQCQEQCOCQCQCSCOASAQCQAQASAQAQ%3FUAQ%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=XxW20JtpiGMtMx4fEaIDMpukoPs=) Shoal Bay, NSW #### What's nearby - Shoal Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles - Tomaree National Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Zenith Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - Mount Tomaree - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile - Nelson Head Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles #### Getting around - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 34 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪In House Kitchen - ‬5 min drive - ‪Atmos - ‬1 min walk - ‪Zenith Cafe, Restaurant and Bar - ‬2 min walk - ‪Magnolia. - ‬5 min drive - ‪Salt Bistro - ‬2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Your Perfect Backpacker Escape by the Water pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Your Perfect Backpacker Escape by the Water located? > Situated in Shoal Bay, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Shoal Bay Beach and Tomaree National Park. Zenith Beach and Little Island are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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