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SHOAL BAY RETREAT Unit 2 - doggie friendly duplex villa - 100m to beach

Holiday home in Shoal Bay with kitchen and patio

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Property grounds
Children’s area
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Shoal Bay Retreat offers a beachy vibe just 100m from the Shoal Bay beachfront. Unwind in the large covered living and dining deck area, enjoy airconditioning in the living space, or take advantage of free NBN WiFi and Netflix streaming.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 575 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

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

SHOAL BAY RETREAT Unit 2 - doggie friendly duplex villa - 100m to beach

2 bedroom duplex unit (sleeps 5)

Prime location - only 100m to Shoal Bay beachfront, cafes and shops
Suitable for families, couples or groups (and wheelchair accessible) - including our 4 legged friends!
Off street parking for one vehicle (sorry no trailer or boat parking)
Total internal area 56 square metres (excluding covered deck 6m x 3m)
Bedroom 1 : Queen bed, radiator, electric blanket
Bedroom 2 : Double bed and single bed (together as bunks), radiator, electric blankets
Large outside covered living and dining deck area (6m x 3m)
Doggie friendly for trained pooches - leash free beaches are close 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.
Airconditioning in living area for hot or cold throughout the unit.
Dishwasher
Wheelchair accessible
Free NBN wi fi
TV with Netflix and YouTube streaming
External shower for sandy people and salty doggies too
Gas BBQ and laundry (shared with Unit 1)
Off street parking for one vehicle (sorry no trailers or boats)
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 2 sleeps 5 guests (and it is wheelchair accessible) and see listing for Unit 1 (sleeps 4) if you have a larger group of up to 9. (If you have problems finding and booking Unit 1 and Unit 2 together - please send us a message for us to assist).

Being so close to the beach it’s the ideal place to leave your car and walk to the beach and activities. At night Shoal Bay beachfront is alive with great restaurants and pubs - especially the famous Country Club - just a few minutes walk away.

Or rent a bike. e-bike or tandem only 70m away to explore from Fingal to Nelson Bay and beyond...

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 amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 807 square feet

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  • Washer
  • Dryer
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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

Rules

Please let us know if you are bringing your trained dog (at no charge) so we can send you a few simple Doggie Rules. Please bring doggie bedding.
We do allow up to 2 small dogs, but regret the unit and deck is not suitable for more than one medium or large doggie - sorry!
Whilst we love pets, we don't allow cats due to allergy sufferers - sorry!

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 25 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Well behaved doggies allowed, but please advise us

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Travel cot and high chair available on request

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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 2315, PID-STRA-5796

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

2 Bedroom Doggie Friendly Duplex Unit Prime Location 100m Beach

About the area

Map
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 - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mount Tomaree - 3 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Nelson Head Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪In House Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Atmos - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zenith Cafe, Restaurant and Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Magnolia. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Salt Bistro - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is SHOAL BAY RETREAT Unit 2 - doggie friendly duplex villa - 100m to beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at SHOAL BAY RETREAT Unit 2 - doggie friendly duplex villa - 100m to beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at SHOAL BAY RETREAT Unit 2 - doggie friendly duplex villa - 100m to beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SHOAL BAY RETREAT Unit 2 - doggie friendly duplex villa - 100m to beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SHOAL BAY RETREAT Unit 2 - doggie friendly duplex villa - 100m to beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is steps away from Shoal Bay Beach and Tomaree National Park. Zenith Beach and Little Island are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

SHOAL BAY RETREAT Unit 2 - doggie friendly duplex villa - 100m to beach Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sr

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a cosy cottage only 100 metres from the water and village. It has a great TV and excellent outdoor areas for relaxing and eating. Our little dog adored it
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Immy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fab location! Great for doggies!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

great spot

great stay, it was our third time with our family and small dog, nice place to stay,, cheers
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Close to restaurants and bars easy stroll to beach
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

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

Great location

Lovely dog friendly unit and a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee Y.

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

R&R

Fantastic location
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very convenient and cosy cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location of this property was perfect. It was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

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

Great location

Best spot in town. Very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerry D.

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

Owner & doggie fun stay

Great relaxed beachy feel with all the comforts of home. Lovely hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lauren O.

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

Pet friendly, close to beach, coffee machine

We loved out weekend away, the house is dog friendly, clean and has large bed rooms rooms with a big ipen plan kitchen, lounge & dinning. Big deck with BBQ we felt at home and would go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

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

Shoal Bay get away

The property was nice and close to shops and restaurants and owner was always contactable if we needed anything or had any issues.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

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

Dog friendly

Our Labrador loved this accomodation and so did we. Really relaxing, can’t beat the location, beds were clean and comfortable and bathroom very clean also. Visiting Bagnalls Beach (about 10 minute drive) which is dog off leash 24/7 is a must. Would love to come back
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya B.

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

Cosy unit within walking distance of the beach

The unit was clean, comfortable and filled with all the essentials needed for a short to medium length stay. I contacted the owner about a small issue and he was extremely receptive and polite. The deck was nicely sheltered for our dog so he stayed dry even during the rainy night. Would highly recommend this unit for families or couples travelling with a well behaved dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

What a gem

This would have to be one of the best dog friendly stays we’ve had. Bryan was very easy to communicate with, answering questions promptly. The duplex was very comfortable and had everything you could possibly need. The fully enclosed verandah was very comfortable and was perfect if we needed to leave the dogs while going out. Being only a block from the beach, shops and cafes was the icing on the cake. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela G., Melbourne

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

Shoal bay tetreat

Good setup of an old house divided into 2. We’ll set out and fitted out. Very comfortable and great position. Only complaint not being able to access drive. There looked to be plenty of room to accommodate 2 cars.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Coby B.

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

Great location

Great location walking distance to amazing cafe/restaurants and lovely calm bay for a swim.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

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

Best stay in Shoal Bay

Such a comfortable unit with everything you need to make an enjoyable break away. The deck is a great place to start the day with breakfast or drinks and dinner. With a gate on the deck it’s the perfect place for your dog to keep you company while you’re relaxing. The location couldn’t be better as it’s such a short walk to the beach, close enough for a pre-breakfast swim and the strip with restaurants, cafes and bars.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie L.

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

A fantastic find

We had a fantastic stay at Bryan’s property. The house is clean, well-equipped and so conveniently located. We really appreciated also being able to bring along our furry family member. Bryan was great to communicate with and very accomodating. We are already looking forward to our next stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

James L.

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

Stress buster.

Very pleasant. Everything worked like it should. location is ideal. 1 min to beach and shops. Nice and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Nelson Bay Getaway

Nice clean premises and very dog friendly. Close to everything you need to make for a great by the sea weekend or longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne O.

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

Cute and beachy with everything you need for you and your pooch.

I loved the furnishings and the style. They even had fairy lights on the balcony. The main bed was fabulous and very comfortable. It was close to the beach and shops and everything else like Fingal Bay, Nelson Bay and Anna Bay. The best beach for 24/7 off leash dog beach is Bagnall. We had a terrific time. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Paul T.

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

great escape

Lovely time in a great location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janine H.

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

Great location, close to shops, some dog friendly restaurants.

The beach just around the corner is lovely but not dog friendly. There is only one dog friendly beach which is nice but we thought we'd be able to walk to one from the unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mandy E.

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

Lovely little home in a perfect location

We had a lovely time in this beautifully decorated home! It was perfect for our little pup. Location was perfect (less than a 5 min walk and you are at the beach and near the local shops. I look forward to coming here again during the warmer months to enjoy the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022