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By The Bay | 5 min Walk to The Beach | 3 Bedroom

Shoal Bay apartment with kitchen

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Living area
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a coffee table, and a sofa.
A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a bedside table, and a lamp.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a wooden dining table, and a white chair.
A magazine on a wooden table with a plant and a cup in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

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About the area

Shoal Bay

In Shoal Bay .Your stay at this Shoal Bay apartment places you within a 10-minute walk of Tomaree National Park and Shoal Bay Beach. Also, Wreck Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Zenith Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Tomaree National Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shoal Bay Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Zenith Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • West Nelson Bay - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Mount Tomaree - 4 min drive - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Magnolia. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe on the Bay - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Aussie Bob's Fish & Chips - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Zenith Cafe, Restaurant and Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Home Interior - ‬6 min drive

About this property

By The Bay | 5 min Walk to The Beach | 3 Bedroom

Freshly renovated apartment by the start of the Tomaree Coastal Walk, five minute walk from Shoal Bay Beach.

• Open plan kitchen and living area with a large round window and treeline views.
• Two queen bedrooms plus a bunk room sleeping 3.
•Lockable double garage.
•Walk to Shoal Bay Country Club, Atmos and Mermaids Cafe.
•Short drive to Two Bobs Bakery and Little Beach Boathouse in Nelson Bay.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
Lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number PID-STRA-62669, 2315

Frequently asked questions

How close is By The Bay | 5 min Walk to The Beach | 3 Bedroom to the airport?

This apartment is 23.7 mi (35-min drive) away from the Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does By The Bay | 5 min Walk to The Beach | 3 Bedroom have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is By The Bay | 5 min Walk to The Beach | 3 Bedroom to the beach?

This apartment is a short 5-minute walk from Shoal Bay Beach and 11-minute walk from Wreck Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does By The Bay | 5 min Walk to The Beach | 3 Bedroom offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at By The Bay | 5 min Walk to The Beach | 3 Bedroom?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at By The Bay | 5 min Walk to The Beach | 3 Bedroom?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at By The Bay | 5 min Walk to The Beach | 3 Bedroom?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does By The Bay | 5 min Walk to The Beach | 3 Bedroom have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does By The Bay | 5 min Walk to The Beach | 3 Bedroom have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is By The Bay | 5 min Walk to The Beach | 3 Bedroom to downtown Shoal Bay?

This apartment is 0.3 mi away from Shoal Bay.

By The Bay | 5 min Walk to The Beach | 3 Bedroom Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect Easter getaway for our family. The location was excellent; the apartment was lovely, light, clean, beautifully decorated and well-stocked; and the host obliged us with an early check-in. I would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Holiday get away

Lovely location and property
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay in Shoal Bay

We loved our stay in Shoal Bay. The apartment was spacious, clean and perfectly located for our stay. The host gave us some great recommendations. It was a short walk to Zenith beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Shoal bay retreat

Perfect place for a getaway to shoal bay. So close to the beach and the shops and restaurants but also the apartment has been renovated to a beautiful standard. This was our second visit to the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place to stay

The property is situated very close to the beach and a quick drive to the shops. The place is well-furnished and plenty of cutleries, various house hold goods, including staples like salt, oil etc for cooking! I stayed here with friends and we truly enjoyed the experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy parking - however my car could not fit in parking garage :( Heaps of street parking anyways Place was way bigger than I expected it to be Perfect location / walking distance to shoal bay country club and beach. Host was amazing and very speedy with responses I’d love to stay here again when the weather warms up again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute apartment

Nicely renovated with a trendy beach-vibe. Well appointed with everything we needed for our family stay. Very comfortable. Perfect location, away from hustle and bustle but all within a short walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Shoal bay little retreat

We loved the apartment. So close to shoal bay, walking distance to everything so we didn’t have to take the car out. The apartment is beautiful and been decorated so well which is hard to find in shoal bay. Definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025