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Beach House for a couple, 2-3 couples or a large family. Close to Beach and Pool

Family-friendly stay with outdoor pool in Nelson Bay

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Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Outdoor dining
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 617 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Nelson Bay, NSW
  • Place, West Nelson Bay
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Nelson Bay Golf Club
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the area

Nelson Bay

Seaside stay .You'll be steps from West Nelson Bay and within a 10-minute walk of Fly Point Marine Reserve. D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay and Tomaree National Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • West Nelson Bay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fly Point Marine Reserve - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Nelson Head Lighthouse - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nelson Bay Golf Club - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In House Kitchen - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Little Nel - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Mavericks on The Bay - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Naked Alley - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Seabreeze Hotel - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Beach House for a couple, 2-3 couples or a large family. Close to Beach and Pool

Serenity on Shoal Bay Rd is perfect for a beach side get away and is suitable for a couple, 2-3 couples or a large family. This near new beach house is situated 3-4 minutes’ walk from Nelson Bay shopping precinct and d'Albora marina and popular Little Beach.

It offers open plan living areas, full size kitchen with stone bench, stainless appliances (including a dishwasher) and essential meal prep-equipment as well as some basic pantry items. The dining area seats up to 8 people and opens out onto a pleasant rear private courtyard with outdoor dining table and BBQ.

The house is fully air-conditioned and the furnishings create a beachy, yet modern feel. The home sleeps up to 8 adults (2 on a sofa lounge) with 2.5 bathrooms. The master bedroom suite has a king bed, private balcony and en-suite. Bedroom two has a queen bed and bedroom three contains two king single beds. A potacot is also available for use with your own linen. All beds are new and have luxurious mattresses and 1000 tread Egyptian cotton doona, sheet and towel settings. Separate towels are also ready at the back door for use at the pool.

The huge sleek ten meter by six meter pool with picnic area and seating is less than thirty meters from your door and is part of a small private local community estate. The double lock up garage may also contains kids’ fishing rods and bikes of guest to borrow.
Pool Closed: 1st May until 30th September.

You might like to surf, fish, or relax on the deck or by the pool. Visit the local markets, dine in local restaurants and cafés, take in an afternoon of golf, bowling, or a move. The house is also stacked with plenty of reading material, DVD’s and board games for those quiet afternoons.

Located on the southern shores of Port Stephens, Nelson Bay offers and aquatic playground. Within the sheltered areas of the bay there are safe, calm beaches that are ideal or small children. Little Beach falls into this category and is only a 3 minute walk from this beachhouse. The waterfront Little Beach Boathouse Restaurant is a must, we have been their often to dine and watched the wild dolphins as they swim around the shoreline of Little Beach at sunset.

Fly Point is an aquatic reserve which offers exceptional diving and snorkeling and is again only walking distance. The coastal beaches such as Dutchmans Beach are just a five minute drive away are awash with booming waves – ideal for surfing.

To the south of Nelson Bay, Stockton Beach has the country’s largest coastal dune system where you can 4WD, quad bike or camel ride, sand board on the dunes, windsurf, sailboard, kiteboard or just relax at the local surf lifesaving coffee shop while taking in the view.

The coastal waters around Nelson Bay form a part of the Whale super highway. Tomaree National Park summit, Boat Harbour, Anna Bay and Barry Park in Fingal Bay are great for Whale and dolphin pod watching. Mid May to Early September sees the whales moving north to their breeding grounds and from Mid-September to the middle of October the south migration kicks in with lots of Humpback mothers and their new born calves seen during October.

Shoal Beachhouse is minutes’ walk from Nelson Bay Marina and the hub of town where you will find boutique shops, cafes, superb dining restaurants and numerous other recreational activities. You have a holiday playgroup at your doorstep which is only moments from Natational Parks for scenic bush and beach walks with lookouts points, swimming, surfing, boating, fishing, cycling, walking, golfing shopping and dining. The only limit is your imagination.

Feel free to send us a message (owners William and Sharon). We will be happy to assist with any specific needs or provide additional information before you commit to a booking request.

No pets, No smoking inside, No Schoolies – Thanks

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking inside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • Next to a golf course
  • On the bay

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 183 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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

Check Out 10am sharp No - Schoolies/Parties/Functions, Pets, Smoking (inside), parking in driveway Number of Guests not to exceed booking agreement
Additional Fees: Excessive/unsorted garbage $50-$100 Unclean BBQ/Kitchen/Fridge $20 Missing Linen/toweling/fixtures replacement cost Lost keys $50
Communal pool for use by paying guests only Excessive noise is prohibited and may result in termination of rental Notify owner of any concerns asap

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Stairs

Events

No events allowed
No Schoolies, Parties, Functions

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside

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
Note from host: No Schoolies, Parties, Functions
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: No Schoolies, Parties, Functions For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 2315, PID-STRA-8991

Property is also known as

61744

Reviews

Beach House for a couple, 2-3 couples or a large family. Close to Beach and Pool Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.0/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Server I.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a great stay at this amazing house. The hosts are super helpful and responsive. We're so glad to choose this house for our holiday house. The kids were very happy too :)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhys O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachel S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nelson Bay Stay

William was a timely communicator. When we needed to postpone our trip twice due to illness he was very accommodating. The property would have been nice however the floors looked as though they hadn’t been cleaned and there was a unpleasant smell coming from laundry - I believe these would be easy fixes. The location in terms of proximity to beach and shops was pretty good and walkable however we stayed in the master room and there was quite a lot of light coming in as we were on a main road and the noise could be bad at points.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Catch up with friends

The home was neat , clean and modern with easy access.Great location, straight across from the club which was a bonus.Property manager was always very prompt to return my emails . I would definitely recommend this home to anyone looking to stay in the bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aurelia R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Central location, great stay

Accommodation is walking distance to Nelson Bay Beach, Little Beach & Fly Point. Great location for exploring local area and beyond. Nearby pool is also handy for kids. Would be good if garage has remote control.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emelia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely house

Great location, very tidy house with everything you need, owners very easy to get in contact with. Can’t wait to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiago F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great accommodation in convenient location

Neat and tidy accommodation suitable for up to 6 guests. Space for the kids to play and located within a friendly and safe gated community.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome location

Well appointed and located property close to all the local needs Park your car and walk to the beach
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Peter N.

Good setup and plenty of room good location. remote.

Found garage door very heavy and low clearance and my Ute isn't that high. Roller door and remote would be better. Inside roomy and suitable for a family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect little get away!

We spend Christmas at the property and had a great time. Great location, very clean and comfortable property! Will be coming back for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice comfortable accommodation

Overall the accommodation was great for a family week away and would definitely stay again! One of the cleanest and well set up places we've stayed at in the last 11 years of consistently holidaying in the area. Kitchen was a good size and adequately equipped, bedding was comfortable, internet access kept the kids entertained, the downstairs/upstairs aircon was heaven on the >30C days with ceiling fans alone enough for a comfortable nights sleep and the communal pool was very convenient if you don't want to stay at the beach all day. The location is quite central to access Shoal Bay, Nelson Bay Marina or Salamander Bay shops and lastly, the owner was very communicative. Constructive feedback, there is no street space to park behind the property and no access to the back garage from Hardy St (this wasn't a surprise as I checked google maps before I arrived) but since you cannot park on the rear driveway to simply stop to drop off groceries or unload & drive off (doing so would block your neighbour), it would be so much more convenient to have an automatic garage door. The manual door is quite cumbersome and my Wife was not able to open it herself. To us it was a minor inconvenience but something that should be transparent to avoid disappointment. Again overall a great place to stay and we'd definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Aundry B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Well Placed Positioned Town House!

Well functional town House with ALL of the goods for the family with children! Small backyard with BBQ, sitting outside under the Patio, big kitchen, laundry and 3 bedrooms upstairs with aircon..bit noisy with passing traffic but 250-300 met walk to the RSL Club about 600 meters walk to Little Beach and Little Boathouse Restaurant ...and a 20-30 min walk into Salamendar Bay Prescient. All good...TV abit small and I do think it needs "an annual Pestrid" going over but I'd stay there again if wanting!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Close proximity to Nelson Bat but house needs polish

On a positive note, communication with the owner was prompt and the beds were comfortable. The house is also close to the centre of town. However, the property is on a noisy main road (not ideal for children who nap during the day), and we found the house to be very dark and gloomy, even on a sunny day. The floor upstairs creaked, waking up house guests and we found a lot of dust and rubbish under the couch and on light fittings and fans. Also, you cannot access the property via the most logical and direct entry point and must drive around the block to access the garage, which is very inconvenient. Overall, we believe the property was oversold in the advertisement and we were not overly satisfied with our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getaway

Close to shops and restaurants. Great beds and across the road of private swimming pool access. Our family enjoyed our stay. Thanks the McKnights
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very comfortable and convenient

Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home!

My husband, 8 month old son and I stayed here on our first family holiday and I am already planning our next stay! The property manager was always happy to answer queries and assist however he could. The property had everything a young family could need, really the only difficulty was bringing our luggage down the back stairs at night so I would just aim to arrive in daylight in the future. The properties location was great, we walked down to the main street every morning for breakfast and across the road to the markets on the weekend! We will most certainly be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

RONIL R., Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

Cosy and good location

Nice house and ideally located. Lacked a dryer which we gather is a standard these days and it affected us as we had an infant with us. Good communication with the owner and he dealt with an issue we raised with him effectively.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

TIna T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful holiday location and accomodation

My family have holidayed at Serenity 3 years in a row now and would happily return again. Great accomodation, excellent proximity to everything Nelson Bay has to offer, and well managed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Claire E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent property & location.

We had a fantastic stay!! The property is in a great location for walks in to town and to the beaches. The house itself is lovely, it has a really well stocked pantry/fridge with all the basics you need. Communication with the owner was excellent and replies to my queries were prompt. We will be back again, thank you.

10/10 Excellent

TIna T.

Great family holiday destination

We had a lovely time again this year staying with our 3 kids. Clean and comfortable and within walking distance of everything we need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jess A.

Everything you could possibly need for an enjoyable stay. Comfortable, clean and spacious.

Great communication with hosts, pool was nice, short walk to town, kid friendly - overall we had a fabulous time.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sharon m.

Beautiful house in an excellent location

This house is fully equipped with all that you need to enjoy a weekend or a month.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018