The Zenith - Designer Shoal Bay Home with Ultimate Water and Bush Views
House in Shoal Bay
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this house rental
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 features a smart TV and 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.
?Enhance your Stay Port Stephens experience with The Bay Butler! Purchase indulgent services like Platters, BBQ Packs, and Breakfast Boxes directly through Bay Butler, pre-delivered to your fridge and ready for your arrival
LINEN & TOWELS ARE SUPPLIED.
ACCOMMODATES MAXIMUM 8 Guests.
Security Deposit - a refundable bond of $1500 is payable with the balance of your accommodation and is refunded 3-5 days from your departure date.
BEDDING CONFIGURATION -
OPTION 1 – 1 King, 2 Queens, 2 King Singles
OPTION 2 - 2 Kings, 2 Queens
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.
CANCELLATIONS - Booking Fee is not refundable ($100 to $140). Please refer to terms and conditions for full cancellation policy. Airbnb & guests please refer to your cancellation policies.
PROPERTY SUITABLE FOR groups over the age of 25 and or family groups only.
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.
PLEASE NOTE: PARTIES, FUNCTIONS, WEDDINGS (WEDDING RELATED), GRADUATES and or SCHOOLIES/TEENAGER bookings are not accepted.
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.
T & C - We recommend reading our full Terms and Conditions prior to booking.
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 features a smart TV and 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.
?Enhance your Stay Port Stephens experience with The Bay Butler! Purchase indulgent services like Platters, BBQ Packs, and Breakfast Boxes directly through Bay Butler, pre-delivered to your fridge and ready for your arrival
LINEN & TOWELS ARE SUPPLIED.
ACCOMMODATES MAXIMUM 8 Guests.
Security Deposit - a refundable bond of $1500 is payable with the balance of your accommodation and is refunded 3-5 days from your departure date.
BEDDING CONFIGURATION -
OPTION 1 – 1 King, 2 Queens, 2 King Singles
OPTION 2 - 2 Kings, 2 Queens
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.
CANCELLATIONS - Booking Fee is not refundable ($100 to $140). Please refer to terms and conditions for full cancellation policy. Airbnb & guests please refer to your cancellation policies.
PROPERTY SUITABLE FOR groups over the age of 25 and or family groups only.
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.
PLEASE NOTE: PARTIES, FUNCTIONS, WEDDINGS (WEDDING RELATED), GRADUATES and or SCHOOLIES/TEENAGER bookings are not accepted.
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.
T & C - We recommend reading our full Terms and Conditions prior to booking.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Map of Shoal Bay
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Reviews
10.0
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
10.0
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
6.0
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.
10.0
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
10.0
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
10.0
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.
10.0
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.
10.0
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!
4.0
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
10.0
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.
4.0
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.
10.0
Had a wonderful time with friends. Enjoyed the views from the balcony. Just so easy to stay in.
6.0
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
10.0
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.
10.0
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.
8.0
Fantastic Views
Beautiful views across the water. Large open living for multiple guests. Quiet area away from the main roads.
10.0
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 .
10.0
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 .
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 .
8.0
Great location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
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:
We had two families staying here and we had a great stay wished it had of been a bit longer
10.0
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 a relaxing feel and wonderful views. The verandahs are huge offering an ideal outdoor space for any weather conditions. Views from all the bedrooms and a well equipped kitchen. Step out the front door and head for a bush walk to Zenith Beach, Wreck Beach or Box Beach. If you want a longer option you can get all the way to Fingal Bay where you can enjoy a coffee at the cafe at the surf club.
10.0
Great stay
Great location. Well appointed and spotless house. We will be back!
10.0
Amazing
Quality house in a perfect location. Amazing balconies with views. Modern, spacious bathrooms and bedrooms. Large open kitchen and living/dining rooms. Everything we’d hoped for!!
Can’t wait to return for another stay.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Shoal Bay?
The average price for a rental in Shoal Bay is $346 per night. This rental is $624 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Zenith - Designer Shoal Bay Home with Ultimate Water and Bush Views. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Zenith - Designer Shoal Bay Home with Ultimate Water and Bush Views pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Zenith - Designer Shoal Bay Home with Ultimate Water and Bush Views?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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