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Castaways 8/17 Shoal Bay Road - The crystal clear waters of Shoal Bay

Savor sunshine on the balcony overlooking Shoal Bay Beach or take a short walk to picnic in shaded grassed areas.

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Beach
4 bedrooms, bed sheets
Interior
View from property
TV

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire apartment

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Castaways 8/17 Shoal Bay Road - The crystal clear waters of Shoal Bay

Take a fun and relaxed beachside break with your family in this top-floor unit at Castaways, directly across from beautiful Shoal Bay Beach. With the sand and gentle surf at your doorstep and an easy 200m stroll to the shops, restaurants & cafes that line the foreshore, this is the perfect spot for a great family holiday. The Shoal Bay foreshore offers shaded grassed areas with picnic tables and BBQ facilities, and you can hire kayaks and stand-up paddle boards during the holiday period. When you're feeling adventurous, a 600m walk brings you to the famous Tomaree Mountain where you follow the trail up the summit for spectacular views over the pristine Port Stephens coastline. It's also just a short 3km, or 5-minute drive to Nelson Bay, where dolphin watch cruises depart daily from the marina.

Enjoy magnificent, uninterrupted water views out across the bay and the headlands from the balcony of this top floor, 4-bedroom apartment. Sit out in the delicious sunshine with the fresh ocean breeze and scent of salt in the air, and watch the boats sail by – with views this stunning, you'll never want to leave!

The open plan living area is spacious, light and airy, perfect for relaxing after a day at the beach. High ceilings with open beams, exposed brick walls and a wall of glass facing the sparkling turquoise waters provide unique character and comfort in this original-condition holiday home. The living area has a comfortable corner lounge with flat screen TV and a dining area with modern table and 8 chairs. The kitchen is equipped with microwave, oven, stovetop and a fridge/freezer.

Two of the bedrooms offer queen beds, while the 3rd is fitted with 2 single beds and the 4th bedroom has a set of bunk beds. All 4 bedrooms have freestanding wardrobes. The bathroom comes with a shower (with curtain), a vanity with a full sized mirror and a toilet.

There is also an internal laundry with washing machine and undercover off-street parking for one car, with drive in entry from the back of the units at Lillian Street.

Important Notes:
- Heaters, linen and bedmakes are provided for this property.
- There are 29 exterior stairs to this top floor unit.

Property manager

Port Stephens Accommodation

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Freezer

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

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
Onsite 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 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 PID-STRA-20635

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Shoal Bay, NSW

What's nearby

  • Zenith Beach - 9 min walk
  • West Nelson Bay - 3 min drive
  • d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 4 min drive
  • Nelson Head Lighthouse - 5 min drive
  • Nelson Bay Golf Club - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shoal Bay Country Club - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Two Bobs Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Blueys - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe on the Bay - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Aussie Bobs Fish & Chips - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Castaways 8/17 Shoal Bay Road - The crystal clear waters of Shoal Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Castaways 8/17 Shoal Bay Road - The crystal clear waters of Shoal Bay?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Castaways 8/17 Shoal Bay Road - The crystal clear waters of Shoal Bay?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Castaways 8/17 Shoal Bay Road - The crystal clear waters of Shoal Bay located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is steps from Shoal Bay Beach and Tomaree National Park. Zenith Beach and Little Island are also within 10 minutes.

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Castaways 8/17 Shoal Bay Road - The crystal clear waters of Shoal Bay Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kylie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun times
View was amazing, lobation was prime spot would come back we had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Close to everything beach, food, coffee and shops, no car required just walk & bike ride
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location . Beautiful view . Very convenient to water , shops and restaurants. Perfect
Family , swim , walks , eats at restaurants and local fish and chip shop . Perfect Beautiful view . No fuss . Leave the car parking at back of unit and walk everywhere
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Happy holidayer

Fabulous location
Fabulous location at a great price. Isn't fancy but is everything you need for a family weekend away at the beach. The agents were extremely helpful and always polite.

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Mr
Brilliant
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and view
Great location right across from the beach. Close to shops, cafes and restaurants. View is spectacular. Very comfortable unit, bedrooms and bathroom a little dark and outdated but was expecting that from the photos. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

A guest from North Rocks, NSW

A little piece of paradise
Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect location, quiet, accessible and plenty of space.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

A guest from Faulconbridge, NSW

No Linen
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: I booked this property and added linen 6 months before our stay because it was not included, confirmed that the linen would be there 1 week before and again on the day of key pickup. Surprise, no linen on arrival. Made a very poor start to the holiday. Hint: Just add linen to the final price and provide it automatically like other properties from same organisation. The rental was expensive anyway so another $85 would not make that much of a difference.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Anonymous A.

Lovely Apt, Great Location
Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: It's the 2nd time we've stayed at the apt. The place is a little dated but has a great view and location. The keys were available 45mins late for pick-up and could have been longer if we didnt query what was happening. While generally cleaned, it wasnt immaculate with dirt on the floor.
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Shoal Bay delight
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: Even though it rained every day we still had a fabulous time, with family. We walked and explored and had such fun, can't wait to go back!
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Krista S.

Not the best experience.
Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The view was the best thing about this property.The property is outdated.Needs a good spring clean.Be aware they charge $75 for an early arrival or late departure. All other companies I've dealt with it is complimentary.Not to mention as soon as we arrived to pick our keys up, there were handyman waiting for our key also. They needed to come and repair the balcony. This should have been attended to before our arrival.I did send a reply with all of this stated on the departure email we received, no reply.Wouldn't use Winning Holidays again.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great location, beach front with walking distance to Shoal Bay shops/restaurants and Mt Tomaree. Living area is light and spacious to suit a family, however bedrooms and bathroom very dated. Safety was a concern with several areas including the balcony as there were large gaps that a toddler could fit through if they tried. Also the front door lock system didn’t work well as the door kept swinging open. Plenty of kitchenware to suit most cooking needs, although would recommend a few more essentials such as Tea bags, sugar, salt/pepper and dishwashing detergents and soap as basics to suit a family size.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Darren S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome would stay again in a heartbeat
Awesome location awesome apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Yvette M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend!
So nice to get away. Us 4 girls thoroughly enjoyed every minute. Accommodation was excellent. Close to everything and a perfect view to top it off. Asking for a late check out was not a problem. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Dec2018

Mixed response
Outstanding location and view, beautiful, well-equipped kitchen, nice dining area, living area and balcony. But remaining areas were disappointing - bedrooms, bathroom, toilet are poorly built and maintained. Would love to come back when rest is renovated.