Title: Government Rd 63 - The beautiful waters of Shoal Bay just at the end of your street! 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 # Government Rd 63 - The beautiful waters of Shoal Bay just at the end of your street! Holiday home in Shoal Bay ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35240000/35233600/35233548/1e1137f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35240000/35233600/35233548/1933374c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35240000/35233600/35233548/a22b087e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35240000/35233600/35233548/c4febaa8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35240000/35233600/35233548/c3207886.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location From this Shoal Bay holiday home, it's just a 700m stroll to the beach for fishing, swimming, or strolling along the scenic coastline. With an entertaining area featuring a gas BBQ and alfresco dining table plus comfortable living room with TV and DVD player. 7.6 Good ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Government Rd 63 - The beautiful waters of Shoal Bay just at the end of your street! Hear the whisper of the beaches calling you from this holiday home in Shoal Bay. It's just a 700m stroll to the end of the street to the beach for fishing, swimming, strolling the scenic coastline or just playing on the sands. The foreshore reserve offers BBQ and picnic facilities, and there is a row of cafes, restaurants, pubs and local shops lining the waterfront. Spend the day playing in the surf or exploring the local walking trails before enjoying a meal looking out over the beautiful Bay - then it's just an easy walk back to your holiday home and bed. This affordable 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom property offers single level living, though has a steep driveway for access. It has a fully equipped kitchen including dishwasher, full size fridge/freezer, microwave, oven and cooktop, plus a comfortable living room with a TV and DVD player and a dining room that seats 8 guests. Outside, you'll find an entertaining area with a gas BBQ, a table for alfresco dining, and a large fenced yard with leafy garden beds. There are 4 bedrooms, 3 of which each have a queen bed and either a tall chest of drawers or built-in robe. One also has an ensuite with shower and toilet. The fourth bedroom is perfect for children with a bunk bed. The main bathroom has a tub, shower and toilet, and the laundry offers a washing machine and dryer. Undercover parking is available in the carport. Important Notes: \- Linen, bath towels are provided. The beds will be made ready for your arrival. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### 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) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35240000/35235600/35235536/4eb109de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sweeping water views across the Bay of Port Stephens Soldiers Point - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Parking available 7.8 Good 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=35235536&PinnedHotelID=35235536&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44560000/44555500/44555426/a9edfaa6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful pet friendly bushland escape Shoal Bay - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=44555426&PinnedHotelID=44555426&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/100000000/99995500/99995476/accdeb6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 Rigney Street Shoal Bay Shoal Bay - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=99995476&PinnedHotelID=99995476&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115430000/115420500/115420402/11d5d805.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Atrium Shoal Bay Shoal Bay - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=115420402&PinnedHotelID=115420402&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31690000/31688600/31688596/db350417.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kurranulla, 5/15 Weatherly Close - Walk to Shoal Bay Beach and Little Beach! 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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 2315, PID-STRA-59089 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 Government Rd 63 Shoal Bay House Government Rd 63 House Government Rd 63 Shoal Bay Government Rd 63 Private vacation home Government Rd 63 - Shoal Bay Shoal Bay Shoal Bay Government Rd 63 - Shoal Bay Private vacation home Private vacation home Government Rd 63 - Shoal Bay Government Rd 63 - Shoal Bay Shoal Bay Government Rd 63 Shoal House Government Rd 63 Shoal Bay 110\_277 ## 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-32.72622%2C152.17177&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Qw6pMhSvWfg8Y4pyu8wbw3-Mb5M=) Shoal Bay, NSW #### What's nearby - Shoal Bay Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - West Nelson Bay - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles - d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles - Nelson Head Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles - Nelson Bay Golf Club - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles #### Getting around - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 35 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪In House Kitchen - ‬5 min drive - ‪Atmos - ‬10 min walk - ‪Salt Bistro - ‬9 min walk - ‪Naked Alley - ‬5 min drive - ‪Dolphin Watch Cafe - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Government Rd 63 - The beautiful waters of Shoal Bay just at the end of your street! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Government Rd 63 - The beautiful waters of Shoal Bay just at the end of your street!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Government Rd 63 - The beautiful waters of Shoal Bay just at the end of your street!? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Government Rd 63 - The beautiful waters of Shoal Bay just at the end of your street! located? > Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Shoal Bay Beach and Tomaree National Park. Box Beach and Shark Island Nature Reserve 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 ## Government Rd 63 - The beautiful waters of Shoal Bay just at the end of your street! Reviews 7.6 ### 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 1 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### A guest from Uralla, NSW 8 Jul 2021 #### Satisfactory Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: TV was not tuned properly and DVD player did not work. Pleasant and easy walk to the bay and shops. ##### A guest from Uralla, NSW This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Marichu T. 23 Apr 2021 #### value for money Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 4 bedroom is good for family, bbq area and yard for kids is a plus, ##### Marichu T. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gene L. 18 Mar 2021 #### Perfect accommodation for shoal bay holiday Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love the house its perfect 😍 ##### Gene L. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### George 1 Feb 2016 #### Spacious home The house overall is quite good. The driveway is a nightmare. ##### George ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains MGallery Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Fairmont-Resort-Spa-Blue-Mountains.h522363.Hotel-Information) > > [Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pokolbin-Hotels-Mercure-Resort-Hunter-Valley-Gardens.h1877968.Hotel-Information) > > [Wyndham Resort Torquay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Torquay-Hotels-Wyndham-Resort-Torquay.h1927122.Hotel-Information) > > [Coral Sea Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Coral-Sea-Marina-Resort.h1047180.Hotel-Information) > > [Heron Island Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Heron-Island-Hotels-Heron-Island-Resort.h1636471.Hotel-Information) > > [RAC Ningaloo Reef Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Coral-Bay-Hotels-Ningaloo-Reef-Resort.h4257765.Hotel-Information) > > [RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Monkey-Mia-Hotels-RAC-Monkey-Mia-Dolphin-Resort.h2650828.Hotel-Information) > > [Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Torquay-Hotels-Torquay-Foreshore-Caravan-Park.h6001296.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Sirmione](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sirmione-Hotels.d11088.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Karatta-Hotels-Kangaroo-Island-Wilderness-Retreat.h2041654.Hotel-Information) > > [By The Sea Port Douglas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Douglas-Hotels-By-The-Sea-Port-Douglas.h3024406.Hotel-Information) > > [Heritage Trail Lodge Margaret River](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Margaret-River-Hotels-Heritage-Trail-Lodge-Margaret-River.h9624427.Hotel-Information) > > [Rochester Riverside Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rochester-Hotels-Rochester-Riverside-Caravan-Park.h65341713.Hotel-Information) > > [Lilianfels Resort & Spa - Blue Mountains](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Lilianfels-Resort-Spa-Blue-Mountains.h872.Hotel-Information) > > [The Carrington Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-The-Carrington-Hotel.h474003.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with Hot Tubs in Budapest](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Budapest-Hotels-Hotels-With-Hot-Tubs.0-0-d179994-tHotelsWithHotTubs.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Mandalay Luxury Beachfront Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Douglas-Hotels-Mandalay-Luxury-Beachfront-Apartments.h2648804.Hotel-Information) > > [The Lost Camel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yulara-Hotels-The-Lost-Camel.h4805954.Hotel-Information) > > [Ozone Hotel Kangaroo Island](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kingscote-Hotels-Aurora-Ozone-Hotel.h2737459.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Manchester City Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-City-Centre-Manchester-Hotels.0-n6192111-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Douglas-Hotels-Sheraton-Grand-Mirage-Resort.h8065.Hotel-Information) > > [Cheap Hotels in Marylebone](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marylebone-London-Hotels-Budget-Hotels.0-n800053-0-tBudgetHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Club Wyndham Airlie Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Club-Wyndham-Airlie-Beach.h2802992.Hotel-Information) > > [Bannisters Port Stephens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Soldiers-Point-Hotels-Bannisters-Port-Stephens.h27355893.Hotel-Information) > > [Exmouth Escape Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Exmouth-Hotels-Exmouth-Escape-Resort.h4032424.Hotel-Information) > > [Glamping at Truffle Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gretna-Hotels-Truffle-Lodge.h22239606.Hotel-Information) > > [The Copa Cabana at Copacabana](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Copacabana-Hotels-The-Copa-Cabana-At-Copacabana.h33554165.Hotel-Information) ### Packages > [Sierra Leone Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sierra-Leone.d160.Holidays-City-Breaks)