Title: Walking Distance to Shoal Bay Beach. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=92532702&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Walking Distance to Shoal Bay Beach. Holiday home in Shoal Bay ## Photo gallery for Walking Distance to Shoal Bay Beach. ![Beach - Walking Distance to Shoal Bay Beach. (Shoal Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92540000/92532800/92532702/512cea6f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Walking Distance to Shoal Bay Beach. (Shoal Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92540000/92532800/92532702/6e141db5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, toaster - Walking Distance to Shoal Bay Beach. (Shoal Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92540000/92532800/92532702/a2c6aa01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Walking Distance to Shoal Bay Beach. (Shoal Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92540000/92532800/92532702/cbde6f56.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Walking Distance to Shoal Bay Beach. (Shoal Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92540000/92532800/92532702/6fb55cf7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Relax in this Shoal Bay holiday house, where the soft inviting colour scheme and beautiful backyard provide a serene escape. Walking distance to Shoal Bay Beach, restaurants, cafes and specialty shops offer plenty of options for entertainment. Enjoy air-conditioning, washer/dryer and kitchen facilities. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Walking Distance to Shoal Bay Beach. This ground floor holiday house offers an open plan living/dining area, the soft inviting colour scheme allows guest to relax. Walking distance to Shoal Bay Beach, restaurants, cafes and specialty shops Air-conditioning, washer/dryer, kitchen, TV, cookware, dishes and silverware, family/kid friendly, wifi, family room, small yard Bedroom 1 - Queen bed Bedroom 2 - two single beds Bedroom 3 - Queen bed An idyllic scene awaits in Shoal Bay, where a wide arc of white sand beach is adorned by a heritage lighthouse on one end and the striking Tomaree Head on the other. This small hamlet is a great base for enjoying the natural wonders of Port Stephens, including spotting dolphins in the wild, and embarking on hikes that finish with unforgettable views. The calm crystal clear waters of Shoal Bay are prefect for swimming, kayaking, fishing and stand up paddle boarding. Ride along and explore the scenic foreshore where you will find picnic tables and barbecue facilities, for the active guests you are able to hire Stand Up Paddle boards and Bikes. At the eastern end of the bay is the magnificent Tomaree National Park where you can explore the paved Historic Fort Tomaree walk around the headland for the reminders of Australia's World War II coastal defense, from there you can enjoy the Tomaree Head summit walk for amazing breathtaking panorama views of Port Stephens and the NSW North Coast, if your lucky you can even spot whales during their migration season. Take the time to enjoy some of the stunning local beaches in the area Shoal Bay Beach, Zenith Beach, Wreck Beach and Box Beach. Shoal Bay offers a selection of cafes, restaurants and takeaway fish and chips shops, enjoy a meal over looking Shoal Bay Beach at Shoal Bay Country club or explore the tastes of authentic Greek food at Atmos, take the time to sit and enjoy the views of Shoal Bay at Port Stephens Game Fish Club. Pets are NOT welcome at this property. The charging of any electric vehicles, electric bicycle, electric scooter, electric skateboard, segway or other like devices (Electric Personal Mobility Devices) or the battery for an Electric Personal Mobility Device is Prohibited in this property. To ensure the comfort of our guests and neighbours, we do not accept bookings for 'Schoolies' breaks/under 21yrs groups and under no circumstances do we allow parties of any sort. Kindly note a deposit of 50% AUD of total amount will be charged at time of confirmation. An option of direct deposit and credit card is offered. A 300 Security Deposit (PRE-Authorisation) IS TO BE Held. The bond will be processed prior to arrival. We only accept Mastercard or Visa. You can check in anytime between the hours of 3PM and 5PM on Weekdays. On weekdays after-hours, weekends and public holidays there is an afterhours check-in service. If you require this service, please inform one of the members at LJ Hooker Nelson Bay prior to your day of arrival. Payment for the booking warrants you and all guests staying will abide by the Code of Conduct for Short Term Rental Accommodation which can be viewed on our website which will be sent to you in your booking confirmation email. This property is a holiday rental, it is not a principal place of residence. Terms and conditions apply for this property and payment warrants your agreement and that of all other guests staying at the property with you. The guests limits apply at all times during the booking. Any extra guests (this includes day visitors) above those that have booked and paid for must be approved in writing prior to the stay. Only the guests staying at the property are permitted to be present. If you wish to have visitors in addition to booked guests you must advise us in writing prior to your stay and ensure you receive written permission. If you or any other guest receives a warning regarding excess noise or excess guests, you may be asked to leave the property Immediately with no refund of monies including security deposit. Noise audible outside the property is prohibited between 10:00 PM and 8.00 AM. Note: Cancellation policy is as per LJ Hooker Nelson Bay website. No Schoolies or Party Bookings. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92240000/92237100/92237089/333f7268.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pet friendly Driftwood Cottage, 1-28 Farm Rd - W-Fi, Air Con and ground floor Fingal Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=92237089&PinnedHotelID=92237089&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32060000/32054800/32054720/ed407224.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mon Reve 4A Tallean Road three bedroom property with Wi-Fi, air conditioning Nelson Bay - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 21 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=32054720&PinnedHotelID=32054720&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35240000/35235200/35235107/1443005e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blue Waters Unit 8/59 Ronald Ave, Shoal Bay - This cosy unit has the views and the position! 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Fees may include applicable taxes: - A damage deposit of AUD 500 will be collected before check-in. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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-21707 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 190\_59 ## 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-32.72485%2C152.17224&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=F_AJ0YX_chxYEcSXRsNGgDNYW-k=) Shoal Bay, NSW #### What's nearby - Tomaree National Park \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Shoal Bay Beach \- 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Zenith Beach \- 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile - d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay \- 4 min drive \- 2.2 miles - Nelson Head Lighthouse \- 5 min drive \- 2.0 miles #### Getting around - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 34 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪In House Kitchen - ‬5 min drive - ‪Magnolia. - ‬5 min drive - ‪Atmos - ‬10 min walk - ‪Salt Bistro - ‬9 min walk - ‪Zenith Cafe, Restaurant and Bar - ‬9 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Walking Distance to Shoal Bay Beach. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Walking Distance to Shoal Bay Beach.? ### What time is check-in at Walking Distance to Shoal Bay Beach.? ### What time is check-out at Walking Distance to Shoal Bay Beach.? ### Where is Walking Distance to Shoal Bay Beach. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Walking Distance to Shoal Bay Beach. Reviews ## Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional 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 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anthony 25 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean, great, quiet location well equipped kitchen, would definitely stay again. ##### Anthony Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alisa M. 28 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thanks Thanks for a convenient stay. ##### Alisa M. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Nadine M. 14 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nicer on the inside than on the outside The property was conveniently located just three blocks from Shoal Bay Beach. It was neat, tidy, and very comfortable, suitable for five adults. Easy check-in and facilities. The BBQ was quite greasy despite a sign indicating that it had been cleaned, so we did not use it. ##### Nadine M. 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