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A beach house with colour!

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26 Rigney St Shoal Bay
Main bedroom. Queen bed.
Second bedroom. Queen bed and single bed.
Third bedroom. Bunk bed.
Kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Shoal Bay, NSW
  • West Nelson Bay
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Nelson Head Lighthouse
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

A beach house with colour!

Charming beach style renovated family cottage sleeps 7

Accommodation :
Recently Renovated
Polished wood floors throughout
Open lounge/kitchen
Renovated kitchen
Renovated bathroom/ toilet/ laundry
Bedroom 1 with queen bed
Bedroom 2 with queen bed with single bed
Bedroom 3 with bunk bed
New undercover decking including outdoor BBQ / kitchen

Outside :
Large fenced and gated block with lawns and palms.
Large alfresco living area (5mx9m), dining table and gas BBQ/kitchen which is dry and weatherproof.

Double length drive through carport (2.3m height) for further car or boat parking at the rear.

Large level lawn garden ideal for kids, games and dogs (the property is secure with dog proof gates)



Long stay

Discount may apply for bookings for 5 or more days.
Discount for last minute bookings may apply.

Property manager

Steve Barratt
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Fully enclosed backyard so children can play
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Fully enclosed backyard
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outdoors only

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 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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 2315, PID-STRA-196

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Shoal Bay

Located in Shoal Bay, this holiday home is by the sea. D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay and Nelson Bay Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit West Nelson Bay and Salamander Bay Square. Fly Point Marine Reserve and Salamander Super Strike are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Shoal Bay, NSW

What's nearby

  • Shoal Bay Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • West Nelson Bay - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Nelson Head Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Nelson Bay Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shoal Bay Country Club - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Two Bobs Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Blueys - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe on the Bay - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Aussie Bobs Fish & Chips - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A beach house with colour! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A beach house with colour!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A beach house with colour!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A beach house with colour! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Shoal Bay Beach and Wreck Beach. Zenith Beach and Shark Island Nature Reserve are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 98 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

scott g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Madolly
Check in smooth,house has everything you need,good location close to shops ,beach,walks and puppy was happy
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

LEONIE D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage review
Lovely little cottage, good location Equipped with everything.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay at the bay.
Beautiful relaxed little cottage. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

jo A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas visit
A lovey house and location that met our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hosts! Top location!
Steve and Jackie really came through for us after the huge storms in Port Stephens left us without power. Such great hosts! Despite the wild weather the location of the house is perfect to enjoy Shoal Bay on a budget. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Very clean and comfortable but did t realise about the second bathroom was outside. Desk area and the parking was great. Location was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
We loved our stay at Madolly cottage. Perfect location to the beach and coffee shops. Cottage had everything we needed. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edwina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shoal Bay Wedding
Fabulous little gem of a place. Had everything. Shame about the weather as the outdoor area would have been wonderful to enjoy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic location close to everything. Very family friendly with an excellent backyard and outside bbq/dining area. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yearly catch up at Shoal Bay
We very much enjoyed your house howevera small arm chair for the lounge room would have been good although we did sit outside quite a bit. It was raining a lot and the lounge was a bit cosy for three adult ladies. Maybe replace the couch in the sleepout with a chair that can be moved into the lounge area as I know it’s quite small. Overall, we enjoyed our stay very much. The chair from our side got hard to sit in after a while and the bean bags ok for kids. A couple of pot holders would be good too.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kai P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juanita K.

wonderful stay.
Great place. Loved the covered outdoor area. Well equipped cottage, everything you need to cook for yourselves. Great location, Beach and cafes a few minutes walk away. All enclosed yard, so was great for our fur child.

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Great location. Very well equipped with everything. Very family and dog friendly. Outdoor kitchen and shower are fantastic. We loved our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Kara S.

Relaxing & Holiday Homely
We enjoyed our Stay. Would love to have stayed longer. Although there was a cockroach problem
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mandy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, cosy house
The property had everything we needed and has been maintained well. Spacious backyard and alfresco area. Close to everything around the Pt Stephens area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

lynsey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My wee dog loved the big yard and we appreciated it was fully enclosed. Loved our stay - some more chairs in lounge wouldn’t go amiss and mildly annoying taking own sheets and towels but other than that fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant family holiday stay
The accommodation is walking distance to the beach, the local shops and restaurants. The owner was very easy to communicate with and gave clear instructions regarding check-in and check-out procedures. The property is very dog friendly. We brought our 2-year old cavoodle with us and he liked exploring the backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter getaway
We have stayed in this property once before and it was nice so we decided to come again. This was one of those rare occasions where the property has actually gotten better! The Reno’s to the bathrooms and better heating have improved the property a lot, and we can’t wait to come back again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liesl T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you
Fabulous!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

KYLIE W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical Madolly
We had an amazing stay at Madolly. The house has everything you need for a relaxing getaway. Our kids and dogs enjoyed playing in the secure back yard and we loved waking to the beach each day. Madolly is walking distance to everything you need/want. Restaurants, cafe, parks, walks, beaches and more. We felt totally relaxed and at home. We will definitely be booking again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Ticks all the boxes
Had another wonderful stay. Home is well stocked in case you forget something. Never a shortage either of cutlery and crockery. Location is a short walk to the foreshore of Shoal Bay. Plenty of undercover parking and an impressive outdoor entertainment space. Will be staying again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual Shoal Bay friends catchup
Positives: Fabulous little cottage, very homely & comfortable. Large outdoor rear covered deck with BBQ & entertaining area. Good size backyard for our dog, who found the property very comfortable too. 5 min walk into town & beach. Undercover carport garage for your vehicle. Negatives: Can be a noisy road at times when we were sleeping mostly in the early morning being a residential area. Would be better with sheets & towels included in the price as other properties do include. Outside 2nd toilet should be available to use even with 3 people, states you must have 4 or more people.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charmalo S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best cottage in shoal bay
We have wonderful time in your lovely cottage. Amazing for our dog & our girls love it.. we love it so much & definitely we will be back . Thank you Charm & Ian,
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay , the home inside was tidy and clean.
Really relaxing weekend away, great for a group of family to share, the home has a great entertaing area and great space in the backyard for the dog to run around.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Steve Barratt

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Jackie & Stephen have owned the property since 2010. We love Shoal Bay and the Port Stephens district for swimming, cycling, golf, walking and all the other things you can do outside.

Why they chose this property

We purchased this property to one day eventually to retire to Shoal Bay

What makes this property unique

Short walk (250m) to Shoal Bay Country and other eating venues. Easy access to both the calm waters of Port Stephens or the surf beaches of Fingal Bay and Box Beach.

Languages:

English

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