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Castaways 4/17 Shoal Bay Road - Opposite Shoal Bay Beach

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Property grounds
Beach
Miscellaneous
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

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, Nelson Head Lighthouse
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Loungeroom

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Balcony

About this property

Castaways 4/17 Shoal Bay Road - Opposite Shoal Bay Beach

Walk out of your apartment complex, cross the road and find yourself on the soft white sands of Shoal Bay Beach! This quiet and perfectly located holiday unit is just metres away from village shops, restaurants, bars, a bottle shop and newsagency. Take a stroll to the top of Tomaree Headland for sensational views over the pristine Port Stephens coastline, or enjoy the public picnic and BBQ facilities along the foreshore. Nelson Bay CBD is approximately 5 minutes by car, where you'll find boutique shopping, award-winning restaurants and the marina, where dolphin watch cruises depart daily.

Sit back, relax and watch the boats sail in from this cosy first floor unit positioned right on Shoal Bay's beautiful waterfront. After a fun day swimming, snorkeling or fishing directly opposite, you can enjoy a glass of wine on the full length verandah which offers an outdoor setting and BBQ, along with wonderful sunsets and beautiful vistas.

The tiled, open plan living area offers a double sofa, 2 cane arm chairs, HD TV, DVD player, a CD/MP3 player, electric heating, a pedestal fan, water views and sliding glass door access to the front balcony. The kitchen has a small cooktop, microwave, fridge and a breakfast bar with stools, and the bathroom has a shower and toilet. Enjoy water views from the main bedroom, which offers a double bed, while the 2nd bedroom has 2 single bed and partial water views.

Guests have access to the shared laundry downstairs with a coin-operated washing machine, as well as an undercover parking space for one car.

Important Notes:
- Linen and Bed makes are provided for this property. Please note you will have to bring our own linen for the sofa bed or call he office to hire.

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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Amenities

Parking available
Barbecue

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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

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 PID-STRA-20346

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 the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tomaree National Park and Boondelbah Nature Reserve. Fly Point Marine Reserve and Toboggan Hill Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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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
  • Mount Tomaree - 2 min drive - 0.8 km
  • West Nelson Bay - 3 min drive - 2.7 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
  • ‪Atmos - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Magnolia. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hog's Breath Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Giwa Chicken & Beer - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Castaways 4/17 Shoal Bay Road - Opposite Shoal Bay Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Castaways 4/17 Shoal Bay Road - Opposite Shoal Bay Beach?

As of 24 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Castaways 4/17 Shoal Bay Road - Opposite Shoal Bay Beach on 12 June 2026 start from AU$257, 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 4/17 Shoal Bay Road - Opposite Shoal Bay Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Castaways 4/17 Shoal Bay Road - Opposite Shoal Bay Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Castaways 4/17 Shoal Bay Road - Opposite Shoal Bay Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Castaways 4/17 Shoal Bay Road - Opposite 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

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

7.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

7.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

alysia s.

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

Perfect Location. Easy holiday living.

Love Shoal Bay and these easy living apartments. Well maintained and perfect location with parking. We love Zenith Beach. The whole beach to ourselves most of the time. Great place as you have the choice of the bay, or the beach. Plus great cafes, restaurants, supermarket, takeaway and shops all within 100m. And the walk up Mt Tomaree is just breathtaking. We'll be back again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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4/10 Poor

Tori H.

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

Location and view great / bedding and heat disappointing!

The Location was amazing ! Furniture very outdated , I was not informed that I had to make my own beds Prior to arrival and pillows were old and Stained, the electric heating is a very old Tiny foot heater that is dangerous and is inadequate to heat entire unit
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10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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