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The Zenith - Designer Shoal Bay Home with Ultimate Water and Bush Views

Shoal Bay vacation home with kitchen

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Beach nearby
Outdoor dining
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Shoal Bay, New South Wales
  • Place, Tomaree National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Shoal Bay Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Zenith Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the area

Shoal Bay

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Tomaree National Park and Shoal Bay Beach. Zenith Beach and Little Island are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tomaree National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Shoal Bay Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Zenith Beach - 3 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Little Island - 3 min drive - 1.2 km
  • d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zenith Cafe, Restaurant and Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Atmos - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Magnolia. - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dolphin Watch Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Seabreeze Bakery Cafe - ‬9 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.

The Zenith - Designer Shoal Bay Home with Ultimate Water and Bush Views

The Zenith at Shoal Bay is a modern designer home basking in an elevated position, with the ideal N/E aspect, and magnificent harbour and treetop views. It’s only 5 mins drive to Nelson Bay’s town centre and marina and close to all the attractions and activities Port Stephens has to offer. Backing onto Tomaree National Park and its walking trails, the home is just a short stroll to the popular Shoal Bay Country Club and beach, as well as three sought-after surf beaches, which can be walked to via the bush trails. With four bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and two huge viewing balconies, to take in the panoramic vista, it can accommodate up to 8 guests in seaside bliss and surrounded by nature.

The Zenith is a sprawling, two-storey holiday home. On the top level you’ll discover the stylish and spacious open plan living areas, comprised of a lounge room with smart TV, dining room and fully equipped gourmet kitchen, complete with bar stools and a Nespresso Vertuo coffee pod machine. The living rooms flow out onto a massive, undercover balcony where you can immerse yourself in the views of Shoal Bay beach, the glistening blue water of the harbour and the surrounding hinterland. The balcony features a dining table, outdoor lounge suite and a BBQ for cooking up holiday banquets or your day’s catch. Also on this level is the plush master bedroom, with a king sized bed, smart TV, glorious views and a grand ensuite with large free-standing bath tub, two shower heads, one being a ceiling waterfall shower, and a double basin vanity.

On the lower level are three more bedrooms, which all have enchanting views of Port Stephens’ dazzling waterways, and sliding doors onto another enormous balcony with a luxurious king sized day bed and an outdoor lounge setting. Two bedrooms each have a queen sized bed and one bedroom has two extra-long zip singles that can be joined together upon request to form a king sized bed. The bathroom on this level has a double basin vanity and ceiling waterfall shower head.

The Zenith has a double garage with internal access, additional off-street parking, a powder room with handy third toilet, a laundry with washer and dryer, air-con in the living areas and fans in each bedroom. Upon arrival you’ll find the beds made and towels for your bathrooms. This private, free standing home has recently been completely renovated and impeccably styled in a sophisticated, yet relaxed, coastal aesthetic.

PROPERTY SUITABLE FOR groups over the age of 25 and or family groups only.

ACCOMMODATES MAXIMUM 8 Guests.

BEDDING CONFIGURATION - Please select which option will best suit your group
OPTION 1 – 1 King, 2 Queens, 2 King Singles
OPTION 2 - 2 Kings, 2 Queens

LINEN & TOWELS ARE SUPPLIED and the beds are made with quality white linen. Doonas and pillows are also supplied.

Additional costs when booking:
Port-a-Cot $50 per booking with towel, linen and baby blanket hire.
Beach/pool towels are $8 per towel hire/ per booking.

BOND - $1500 is payable with the balance of your accommodation and is refunded 3-5 days from your departure date.

SECURITY CAMERAS - For security purposes, this property is fitted with external security cameras.

All booking guests, including Airbnb reservations, are required to complete a secure online guest agreement within 24 hours of booking. This includes providing valid photo identification (driver’s licence) and credit card verification

CANCELLATIONS - Booking Fee is not refundable ($150). Please refer to terms and conditions for full cancellation policy. Airbnb & guests please refer to your cancellation policies.

NO NOISE - The property is in a quiet residential area which is noise sensitive. Any noise after dark that causes neighbours to complain may result in the loss of your bond.

NO VISITORS - We have a strict policy in relation to 'visitors' to the property. A fee of $500 per head will be charged if additional people are found at the property that are over and above the number of beds at the property or guests not registered.

PLEASE NOTE: PARTIES, FUNCTIONS, WEDDINGS (WEDDING RELATED), GRADUATES and or SCHOOLIES/TEENAGER bookings are not accepted.

T & C - We recommend reading our full Terms and Conditions prior to booking.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching 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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number PID-STRA-42066,2315

Property is also known as

2721-230290

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Zenith - Designer Shoal Bay Home with Ultimate Water and Bush Views to the airport?

This vacation home is 23.8 mi (39-min drive) away from the Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Zenith - Designer Shoal Bay Home with Ultimate Water and Bush Views have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Zenith - Designer Shoal Bay Home with Ultimate Water and Bush Views to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 8-minute walk from Shoal Bay Beach and 11-minute walk from Zenith Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Zenith - Designer Shoal Bay Home with Ultimate Water and Bush Views offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Zenith - Designer Shoal Bay Home with Ultimate Water and Bush Views?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Zenith - Designer Shoal Bay Home with Ultimate Water and Bush Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Zenith - Designer Shoal Bay Home with Ultimate Water and Bush Views?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Zenith - Designer Shoal Bay Home with Ultimate Water and Bush Views have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Zenith - Designer Shoal Bay Home with Ultimate Water and Bush Views have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Zenith - Designer Shoal Bay Home with Ultimate Water and Bush Views to downtown Shoal Bay?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Shoal Bay.

The Zenith - Designer Shoal Bay Home with Ultimate Water and Bush Views Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tripp W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location and a great home. Excellent service from the property management company too
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anjan s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pretty much so . Location was outstanding .design and layout of the property is relaxing .however kitchen burners and pans for cooking could have been better .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane T.

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

Wedding

Great base for family while attending wedding in fingal bay. Walk to coffee, restaurants and beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

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

Great location. Spectacular views. Clean, modern and comfortable accommodation.

Loved the Zenith. Location was perfect. Accommodation spotless and so comfortable. Plenty of outdoor space to enjoy. Seamless check in and operator easy to communicate with. We will most definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Ellen A.

Great place

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: Fantastic accom, easy check in process, beautiful views, peaceful outlook from the balcony, comfortable bedding and pillows with a good selection of amenities included (except weird shaped coffee pods we couldn’t find at the shops) We would have enjoyed some additional towels as the shower floors get soooo wet so all towels were soaked through. Alternatively some washing liquid so we could have washed them.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sally T.

Beautiful house great for a large goup

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a lovely big and modern house in a great location in Shoal bay. Was perfect for our extended family mini-break. Beautiful views from the balcony area. Idyllic and relaxing!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

Great location, awesome view, very private

We were just a couple so we only used the top floor which was great and we had all we needed. If there were more guests as planned, I think we might have needed more glasses, plates etc. but for the two of us, it was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

Stunning

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Zenith is a beautiful home with lot's of space and spotlessly clean. We enjoyed the space and beautiful view. It was fantastic.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stewart M.

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

Absolute bliss!

This property is truly amazing - the home is modern and well appointed. The views are stunning and the whole “vibe” was holiday. Impossible not to relax and enjoy all the house had to offer, despite the weather! Even then the vista was still stunning and the rain on the roof and the sound of the sea was beautiful. Situated on the edge of the national park was serene and quiet, very private and away from the hustle of Shoal Bay. Can’t recommend this house highly enough! Thank you to the owners for sharing and the management team who were very professional, prompt and helpful. Bindi and Stewart
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ruth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Magnificent views

A spacious modern home across 2 levels, large bedrooms. Well stocked basic pantry items. The steep driveway did not suit both cars or elderly visitors (but ample room at street level for cars). A couple of safety concerns could be addressed such as door stops in all rooms as doors slam shut. Oven has not been fixed into place and no handrails on stairs for little hands / elderly. A wonderful location for family to have privacy yet room to move.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

Lovely large home for a family holiday

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a lovely summer holiday at The Zenith, and the property was clean and well presented. Beautiful large home, with great allocation of rooms with space for everyone. Only negatives were old coffee machine, and no pods available to purchase in shops, and extra bath towels would be good as washing machine takes quite a while to process laundry. Also no starter pack of clothes washing liquid provided, which was possibly an oversight.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Olivera C.

Cousins Family Trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. 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: The house is incredible overall with an amazing view. But please bring extra towels, and toilet paper as there was not enough. Also, not enough wine glasses. The house needs a DEEP clean. Our feet were black pretty quickly from walking on the dirty floor. Not enough blankets and doonas either if you are cold at night, like I am. These are just small things and out overall stay was pleasant.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Geraldine M.

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

Great Property - Almost Perfect

This Property was almost perfect! The location was great the house was very comfortable. We had a really nice family holiday. There were a few things that I'd like to give constructive feedback on. The floors were extremely dirty. they need a really good scrub! our feet were black from only minutes of walking around the home. (we were asked to wear no shoes in the property. that was fine but our feet were constantly dirty because of the floors) The beds did not have mattress protectors on them and just a bare sheet. The toaster was broken and only toasted on one side. I only give this feedback as I would love to stay at this property again and would hope that these things were considered or fixed. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Justine A.

Zenith gets top marks

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful well appointment home perfect for groups or families
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Leila N.

Zenith

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Big, spacious and very clean house. We appreciated the bottle of wine provided. For a winter stay, we didn’t find the house very “cosy”. Perhaps could have done with some more soft furnishings (throw rugs etc). For the amount of people the house sleeps, we also felt like the living area could do with an extra seat (an armchair). We also encountered a couple of maintenance issues: the automatic garage door would not close on our first night there, leaving internal access to the house - a safety risk for us. There was also a leak in the upstairs toilet. Water flooded the floor of the toilet area several times and needed to be mopped up. A handyman did attend to these issues the next morning to rectify them.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Beautiful family home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family of 7 thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful family home. Spacious, clean, beautiful views and a great location. Thankyou
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Milly X.

Great stay and beautiful location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A very comfortable accommodation experience
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Danielle G.

Fabulous Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: The property was immaculate. Beautiful open plan and spectacular views. Our group had a fabulous time. Location was perfect too.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Beautiful home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home was fantastic for visiting with our family and had plenty of room for each one of us. The terrace views are beautiful! Highly recommend this home!
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Josie F.

Quite disappointed in the cleanliness of the house

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was somewhat unhappy 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 location of the property and the views were amazing, however we were extremely disappointed to find that the house itself was filthy.There was dirt, dust, dead bugs throughout the house, the three downstairs bedrooms were the worst with one of the beds containing a dead spider.We ourselves swept both of the balconies upon arrival, we were asked not to wear shoes in the house and our feet were filthy due to the floors being so dirty. Very disappointing considering we paid a $390 cleaning fee.The gas bottle for the bbq was almost empty and we did not receive the free bottle of wine that we were promised upon booking.Due to the filthy state of this house we would not return, it is in need of a really thorough clean.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

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

Great Shoal Bay views

Had a wonderful time with friends. Enjoyed the views from the balcony. Just so easy to stay in.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Scott R.

Zenith Shoal Bay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. 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: great place
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

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

Zenith - August 2022

Great view and quite street with the national park out front. It was nice to have soap pumps and hand sanitiser in bathrooms. A few things need fixing, bin drawer in kitchen, shower screen in bathroom leaks water - needs silicone along the bottom. Ensuite bathroom in not very practical could do with a shower screen.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Adam C.

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

Fantastic Views

Beautiful views across the water. Large open living for multiple guests. Quiet area away from the main roads.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Glenhaven, NSW

The Zenith

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great place. Peaceful , great views Clean , well presented . Very comfortable.Some Fly screens and sills could do with a good clean ( but that is being picky) The Agents were very helpful .