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Castaways, 1/17 Shoal Bay Rd - Ground floor, 2-bedroom apartment right across from Shoal Bay Beach

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A two-story building with a balcony on the upper floor, surrounded by greenery and a well-maintained lawn.
A two-story residential building with a balcony, a small lawn, and a sign that reads "Castaways."
A living room with a leather couch, a TV on a stand, and a view of a balcony with a fence.
A living room with a leather sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a view through a sliding glass door to an outdoor area.
A modern living room with two beige sofas, a wooden dining table, and a kitchen area in the background.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Shoal Bay Beach
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Porch or veranda
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Shoal Bay, NSW
  • Place, Shoal Bay Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tomaree National Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Zenith Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

About this property

Castaways, 1/17 Shoal Bay Rd - Ground floor, 2-bedroom apartment right across from Shoal Bay Beach

Castaways is ideally located right across the road from popular Shoal Bay Beach and just a block from the popular Shoal Bay Country Club, as well as cafes, restaurants, boutiques, and shops including a chemist, newsagent and IGA grocery store. Along the picturesque stretch of beach you'll find calm water swimming, soft white sand, the wharf, boat ramp, and hiring options for stand up paddle boards and kayaks. At the eastern end of the beach, just 600m from your apartment is the Tomaree Head Summit walk, where you can follow the trail up to the lookout to take in breathtaking views over the pristine Port Stephens coastline. You're also just a 5-minute drive to Nelson Bay and its marina, where dolphin watch cruises operate daily.

When you're done exploring for the day, simply sit back, relax, breathe in the fresh salty air and enjoy the view out over the water from your front patio. This affordable, ground floor unit has air-conditioned open living with a leather lounge and TV, and a kitchen with microwave, cooktop and full size fridge/freezer. There are 2 bedrooms, one with a double bed and other with a bunk bed and single bed, and a bathroom with a shower and toilet. Guests have access to a shared laundry with a coin operated washing machine, as well as off-street parking for one car – park the car and walk straight to the beach!

Important Notes:
- Linen packs and bed makes are provided at this property.

Respectful Stays (The Not-So-Fine Print)
We want you to fully enjoy your time away, and we also ask that guests help us look after the home and the surrounding community. To keep things comfortable for everyone:
- This is a no-party property
- Quiet hours are between 9pm - 8am (as per council regulations)
These guidelines help ensure Port Stephens Accommodation homes stay available for future escapes (yours included) and that local neighbours remain welcoming to visitors.

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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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property registration number PID-STRA-20340
Property # 7401013
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

About the area

Shoal Bay

Located in Shoal Bay, this apartment is by the sea. Point Stephens Lighthouse and Nelson Head Lighthouse are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit West Nelson Bay and Salamander Bay Square. Fly Point Marine Reserve and Toboggan Hill Park are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Shoal Bay, NSW

What's nearby

  • Shoal Bay Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tomaree National Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Zenith Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mount Tomaree - 2 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Nelson Head Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Zenith Cafe, Restaurant and Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dolphin Watch Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Magnolia. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Atmos - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Long Boat Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Castaways, 1/17 Shoal Bay Rd - Ground floor, 2-bedroom apartment right across from Shoal Bay Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Castaways: across from Shoal Bay Beach?

As of 8 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Castaways: across from Shoal Bay Beach on 19 July 2026 start from AU$260, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Castaways, 1/17 Shoal Bay Rd - Ground floor, 2-bedroom apartment right across from Shoal Bay Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Castaways, 1/17 Shoal Bay Rd - Ground floor, 2-bedroom apartment right across from Shoal Bay Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Castaways, 1/17 Shoal Bay Rd - Ground floor, 2-bedroom apartment right across from Shoal Bay Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Castaways, 1/17 Shoal Bay Rd - Ground floor, 2-bedroom apartment right across from Shoal Bay Beach located?

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

Reviews

6.6
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 8 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

7.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Suzanne S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location. Front glass sliding door very hard to open. We really enjoyed our stay.

Very good
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan 2023
Hi Suzanne, Thank you for sharing your thoughts! We are so glad to know that you enjoyed your stay and rest assured that we will share your feedback with the team. Thank you!
Verified

8/10 Good

Janelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The unit was neat. There was a bad smell in the kitchen cupboards and drawers. It is a very basic unit but it did the job. The beds were comfortable. It would have been nice if we could open the glass sliding door out to the front but it seems to be permanently closed. Great location, right across from the beach and walking distance to all the beautiful shops, cafes and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar 2026
Hi Janelle, thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear the unit was neat, the beds were comfortable, and you enjoyed the fantastic location near the beach and local shops. We apologize for the unpleasant smell in the kitchen and the permanently closed sliding door — your comments are very helpful, and we’ll review these issues to improve the experience for future guests. - PSA Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed here multiple times, perfect location and the right price .

Brilliant
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

A guest from ,

Very comfortable and good location.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was 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: Lovely vacation although the only complaint is the unit had a terrible musty smell.I had to leave doors windows open and bought some air freshener to help with damp smell.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2022
We are so glad to hear that you love the location! We're sorry about the cleaning issue and we will have our housekeeping staff to look into this.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

A guest from Glenmore Park, NSW

Castaway,Unit 1

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. 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: It is a great location but the Unit is not very well equipped. It needs updating and the kitchen needs restocking. With the lack of these necessities it makes for an uncomfortable stay for the asking price.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

A guest from Scone, NSW

Booking Agent Difficult

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. 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: On arrival several problems with unit. Unable to contact the booking agent by phone.Had to drive back to agents office.Trying to contact their office by phone almost impossible. Took 26 hours to rectify the two major problems.We where only there for 67 hours!!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

mark p.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Disappointing

Very poor quality accomodation. You would find better in a two star roadside motel. Even worse staff at Nelson Bay Winning accomodation.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

perfect for families

Our stay was fantastic. Apartment clean so close to the beach with great views and very affordable for a family on a budget. Walking distance to shops and cafe.

About the host

Hosted by Port Stephens Accommodation

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