Castaways 8/17 Shoal Bay Road - The crystal clear waters of Shoal Bay

8.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(15 Ratings)

Apartment in Shoal Bay

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Parking, Balcony or Patio and more

About this apartment rental

Take a fun and relaxed beachside break with your family in this top-floor unit at Castaways, directly across from beautiful Shoal Bay Beach. With the sand and gentle surf at your doorstep and an easy 200m stroll to the shops, restaurants & cafes that line the foreshore, this is the perfect spot for a great family holiday. The Shoal Bay foreshore offers shaded grassed areas with picnic tables and BBQ facilities, and you can hire kayaks and stand-up paddle boards during the holiday period. When you're feeling adventurous, a 600m walk brings you to the famous Tomaree Mountain where you follow the trail up the summit for spectacular views over the pristine Port Stephens coastline. It's also just a short 3km, or 5-minute drive to Nelson Bay, where dolphin watch cruises depart daily from the marina.

Enjoy magnificent, uninterrupted water views out across the bay and the headlands from the balcony of this top floor, 4-bedroom apartment. Sit out in the delicious sunshine with the fresh ocean breeze and scent of salt in the air, and watch the boats sail by – with views this stunning, you'll never want to leave!

The open plan living area is spacious, light and airy, perfect for relaxing after a day at the beach. High ceilings with open beams, exposed brick walls and a wall of glass facing the sparkling turquoise waters provide unique character and comfort in this original-condition holiday home. The living area has a comfortable corner lounge with flat screen TV and a dining area with modern table and 8 chairs. The kitchen is equipped with microwave, oven, stovetop and a fridge/freezer.

Two of the bedrooms offer queen beds, while the 3rd is fitted with 2 single beds and the 4th bedroom has a set of bunk beds. All 4 bedrooms have freestanding wardrobes. The bathroom comes with a shower (with curtain), a vanity with a full sized mirror and a toilet.

There is also an internal laundry with washing machine and undercover off-street parking for one car, with drive in entry from the back of the units at Lillian Street.

Important Notes:
- Heaters, linen and bedmakes are provided for this property.
- There are 29 exterior stairs to this top floor unit.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Map of Shoal Bay

Nearby attractions

Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse

46 mi

Blackbutt Nature Reserve

50.9 mi

Oakvale Wildlife Park

26.2 mi

Strzelecki Lookout

44.4 mi

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Castaways 8/17 Shoal Bay Road - The crystal clear waters of Shoal Bay

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8.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(15 Ratings)

Apartment in Shoal Bay

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Parking, Balcony or Patio and more

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Map of Shoal Bay

Nearby attractions

Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse

46 mi

Blackbutt Nature Reserve

50.9 mi

Oakvale Wildlife Park

26.2 mi

Strzelecki Lookout

44.4 mi

Ratings and reviews

8.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(15 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Brilliant

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Close to everything beach, food, coffee and shops, no car required just walk & bike ride

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2021

Great location and view

Great location and view

Great location right across from the beach. Close to shops, cafes and restaurants. View is spectacular. Very comfortable unit, bedrooms and bathroom a little dark and outdated but was expecting that from the photos. Would definitely stay again.

8.0 / 10.0

Jun 2021

A little piece of paradise

A little piece of paradise

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. 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: Perfect location, quiet, accessible and plenty of space.

6.0 / 10.0

May 2021

No Linen

No Linen

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: I booked this property and added linen 6 months before our stay because it was not included, confirmed that the linen would be there 1 week before and again on the day of key pickup. Surprise, no linen on arrival. Made a very poor start to the holiday.
Hint: Just add linen to the final price and provide it automatically like other properties from same organisation. The rental was expensive anyway so another $85 would not make that much of a difference.

6.0 / 10.0

May 2021

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: I booked this property and added linen 6 months before our stay because it was not included, confirmed that the linen would be there 1 week before and again on the day of key pickup. Surprise, no linen on arrival. Made a very poor start to the holiday. Hint: Just add linen to the final price and provide it automatically like other properties from same organisation. The rental was expensive anyway so another $85 would not make that much of a difference.

8.0 / 10.0

May 2021

Lovely Apt, Great Location

Lovely Apt, Great Location

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately 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: It's the 2nd time we've stayed at the apt. The place is a little dated but has a great view and location. The keys were available 45mins late for pick-up and could have been longer if we didnt query what was happening. While generally cleaned, it wasnt immaculate with dirt on the floor.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2021

Shoal Bay delight

Shoal Bay delight

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: Even though it rained every day we still had a fabulous time, with family. We walked and explored and had such fun, can't wait to go back!

4.0 / 10.0

Mar 2021

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy 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 view was the best thing about this property.The property is outdated.Needs a good spring clean.Be aware they charge $75 for an early arrival or late departure. All other companies I've dealt with it is complimentary.Not to mention as soon as we arrived to pick our keys up, there were handyman waiting for our key also. They needed to come and repair the balcony. This should have been attended to before our arrival.I did send a reply with all of this stated on the departure email we received, no reply.Wouldn't use Winning Holidays again.

4.0 / 10.0

Mar 2021

Not the best experience.

Not the best experience.

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy 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 view was the best thing about this property.

The property is outdated.

Needs a good spring clean.

Be aware they charge $75 for an early arrival or late departure. All other companies I've dealt with it is complimentary.

Not to mention as soon as we arrived to pick our keys up, there were handyman waiting for our key also. They needed to come and repair the balcony. This should have been attended to before our arrival.

I did send a reply with all of this stated on the departure email we received, no reply.

Wouldn't use Winning Holidays again.

6.0 / 10.0

Aug 2020

Great location

Great location

Great location, beach front with walking distance to Shoal Bay shops/restaurants and Mt Tomaree. Living area is light and spacious to suit a family, however bedrooms and bathroom very dated. Safety was a concern with several areas including the balcony as there were large gaps that a toddler could fit through if they tried. Also the front door lock system didn’t work well as the door kept swinging open. Plenty of kitchenware to suit most cooking needs, although would recommend a few more essentials such as Tea bags, sugar, salt/pepper and dishwashing detergents and soap as basics to suit a family size.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2019

Awesome would stay again in a heartbeat

Awesome would stay again in a heartbeat

Awesome location awesome apartment.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2019

Great weekend!

Great weekend!

So nice to get away. Us 4 girls thoroughly enjoyed every minute. Accommodation was excellent. Close to everything and a perfect view to top it off. Asking for a late check out was not a problem. Would love to stay again.

6.0 / 10.0

Jan 2019

Mixed response

Mixed response

Outstanding location and view, beautiful, well-equipped kitchen, nice dining area, living area and balcony. But remaining areas were disappointing - bedrooms, bathroom, toilet are poorly built and maintained. Would love to come back when rest is renovated.

8.0 / 10.0

Feb 2016

Fabulous location

Fabulous location

Fabulous location at a great price. Isn't fancy but is everything you need for a family weekend away at the beach. The agents were extremely helpful and always polite.

FAQs

How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Shoal Bay?

The average price for a rental in Shoal Bay is $347 per night. This rental is $27 above the average.

Is parking included with this apartment?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Castaways 8/17 Shoal Bay Road - The crystal clear waters of Shoal Bay. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Castaways 8/17 Shoal Bay Road - The crystal clear waters of Shoal Bay pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Castaways 8/17 Shoal Bay Road - The crystal clear waters of Shoal Bay?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, parking, laundry, balcony or patio, and tv.

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Castaways 8/17 Shoal Bay Road - The crystal clear waters of Shoal Bay

Apartment in Shoal Bay

Reasons to book

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Map of Shoal Bay

Nearby attractions

Castaways 8/17 Shoal Bay Road - The crystal clear waters of Shoal Bay

Apartment in Shoal Bay

Reasons to book

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Map of Shoal Bay

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Shoal Bay?

Is parking included with this apartment?

Is there a pool at this apartment?

Is Castaways 8/17 Shoal Bay Road - The crystal clear waters of Shoal Bay pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Castaways 8/17 Shoal Bay Road - The crystal clear waters of Shoal Bay?

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