10/10 Excellent
Lynette M.
9 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach holiday
Lynette M.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Entire home
SHOAL BAY RETREAT Unit 1 - doggie friendly duplex villa - 100m to beach
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 465 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Shoal Bay, NSW
- West Nelson Bay20 min walk
- d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay4 min drive
- Nelson Head Lighthouse4 min drive
- Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)34 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
SHOAL BAY RETREAT Unit 1 - doggie friendly duplex villa - 100m to beach
2 bedroom duplex unit (sleeps 4), which can also be booked with Unit 2 (sleeps another 5 - which is wheelchair accessible)
Prime location - only 100m to Shoal Bay beach, cafes and shopfront
Suitable for families, couples or groups - including our 4 legged ones friends in our secure gated garden!
Off street parking for one vehicle (sorry no trailers or boats)
Total internal area 46 square metres (excluding covered deck 6m x 3m)
Bedroom 1 : Queen bed, pedestal fan, electric blanket, radiator
Bedroom 2 : 2 single beds, pedestal fan, electric blankets, radiator
Large outside covered living and dining deck area (6m x 3m)
Doggie friendly for trained pooches, and close to leash free beaches too!
Up to 2 small dogs allowed, but only one large dog allowed. If in doubt please send us an enquiry. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE BRINGING A DOG WHEN YOU BOOK.
Air conditioning in living area for cold or heat throughout the unit.
Dishwasher
Free NBN wi fi
TV with Free Netflix and YouTube streaming
External shower for sandy feet and salty doggies too!
Shared external gas BBQ and laundry
Children's playground opposite - new and safely fenced
Travel Cot and High Chair available on request
Shoal Bay Retreat is a duplex house of 2 x 2 bedroom units. This Unit 1 sleeps 4 guests and see listing for Unit 2 (sleeps 5) if you have a larger group of up to 9. (If you have problems finding and booking Unit 2 and Unit 1 together - please send us a message for us to assist).
Being so close to the beach its the ideal place to park your car and walk to the beach and activities. At night Shoal Bay beachfront is alive with great restaurants and pubs to choose a few minutes walk away.
Or rent bikes - or even a tandem! - only 70m away to explore a network of dedicated bike paths from Fingal to Nelson Bay and beyond...
Shoal Bay Retreat offers a great combination of prime location, comfort and value. And you can bring your well behaved doggie along too.
DATE CHANGES and CANCELLATION
We offer the most relaxed cancellation terms and refund policy available on this site. You are able to change dates, subject to availability, or cancel at any time outside the cancellation period free of charge.
Prime location - only 100m to Shoal Bay beach, cafes and shopfront
Suitable for families, couples or groups - including our 4 legged ones friends in our secure gated garden!
Off street parking for one vehicle (sorry no trailers or boats)
Total internal area 46 square metres (excluding covered deck 6m x 3m)
Bedroom 1 : Queen bed, pedestal fan, electric blanket, radiator
Bedroom 2 : 2 single beds, pedestal fan, electric blankets, radiator
Large outside covered living and dining deck area (6m x 3m)
Doggie friendly for trained pooches, and close to leash free beaches too!
Up to 2 small dogs allowed, but only one large dog allowed. If in doubt please send us an enquiry. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE BRINGING A DOG WHEN YOU BOOK.
Air conditioning in living area for cold or heat throughout the unit.
Dishwasher
Free NBN wi fi
TV with Free Netflix and YouTube streaming
External shower for sandy feet and salty doggies too!
Shared external gas BBQ and laundry
Children's playground opposite - new and safely fenced
Travel Cot and High Chair available on request
Shoal Bay Retreat is a duplex house of 2 x 2 bedroom units. This Unit 1 sleeps 4 guests and see listing for Unit 2 (sleeps 5) if you have a larger group of up to 9. (If you have problems finding and booking Unit 2 and Unit 1 together - please send us a message for us to assist).
Being so close to the beach its the ideal place to park your car and walk to the beach and activities. At night Shoal Bay beachfront is alive with great restaurants and pubs to choose a few minutes walk away.
Or rent bikes - or even a tandem! - only 70m away to explore a network of dedicated bike paths from Fingal to Nelson Bay and beyond...
Shoal Bay Retreat offers a great combination of prime location, comfort and value. And you can bring your well behaved doggie along too.
DATE CHANGES and CANCELLATION
We offer the most relaxed cancellation terms and refund policy available on this site. You are able to change dates, subject to availability, or cancel at any time outside the cancellation period free of charge.
Property manager
Bryan Lowe
Premier Host
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Well behaved dogs allowed, but please advise us.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Property Registration Number 2315, PID-STRA-5796
About the area
Shoal Bay
Located in Shoal Bay, this holiday home is near the beach. Point Stephens Lighthouse and Nelson Head Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Fly Point Marine Reserve and Toboggan Hill Park. Salamander Super Strike and Pelican Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
Shoal Bay, NSW
What's nearby
- Shoal Bay Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- West Nelson Bay - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
- d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
- Nelson Head Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
- Nelson Bay Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Shoal Bay Country Club - 5 min walk
- Two Bobs Bakery - 4 min drive
- Blueys - 4 min drive
- Cafe on the Bay - 4 min drive
- Aussie Bobs Fish & Chips - 5 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.4/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Melinda S.
2 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay with family
Melinda S.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dale L.
21 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place, very convenient, very accommodating hosts
Dale L.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Warren S.
27 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Warren S.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeka H.
28 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, beautiful little costal cottage
Jeka H.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Rob C.
19 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Three day visit
Rob C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Anne
30 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Anne
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Liz P.
14 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Liz P.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Diane T.
24 Mar 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short break away
Diane T.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ron B.
2 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shoal Bay Retreat
Ron B.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth R.
23 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Elizabeth R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Em D.
12 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway with dog
Em D.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Denise T.
25 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dog friendly close to everything
Denise T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
8/10 Good
gillian j.
7 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location!!!
gillian j.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
6/10 Okay
Yolande E.
3 Oct 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Convenient location Shoal Bay
Yolande E.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jackie B.
11 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Jackie B.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Hemasiri A.
2 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Place in Shoal Bay
Hemasiri A.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne B.
12 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday celebration
Suzanne B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Peter A.
6 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shoal Bay holiday
Peter A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kris C.
2 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location and great property
Kris C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
mark m.
24 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great place
mark m.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Simon W.
5 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay
Simon W.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Louise W.
23 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shoal bay
Louise W.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ji Yong Alex P.
5 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing family trip with our dog
Ji Yong Alex P.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
8/10 Good
Helen J.
25 Feb 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location Location
Helen J.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
About the host
Hosted by Bryan Lowe
Mandy and I are both English migrants and dog lovers.
I'm retired from the TV and film world but Mandy is still busy saving lives as a nurse!
Deprived of sun, sand and surf growing up, we now spend our time between Sydney's Northern Beaches and Port Stephens. We first discovered Shoal Bay in 1985 and we have been spending time here ever since.
We bought and renovated Shoal Bay Retreat because of its prime beachside location, classic style and flexible layout for guests. As dog lovers (we have a spoodle) we allow well behaved doggies too!
I'm retired from the TV and film world but Mandy is still busy saving lives as a nurse!
Deprived of sun, sand and surf growing up, we now spend our time between Sydney's Northern Beaches and Port Stephens. We first discovered Shoal Bay in 1985 and we have been spending time here ever since.
We bought and renovated Shoal Bay Retreat because of its prime beachside location, classic style and flexible layout for guests. As dog lovers (we have a spoodle) we allow well behaved doggies too!
Why they chose this property
So close to Shoal Bay beachfront..
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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