Beachfront vacation rentals in Shoal Bay

we loved staying at Clare's place, everything we needed to have an enjoyable holiday was supplied. Kids loved the wii, DVD selection and board games. beds were super comfy, lots of lovely light and our dog absolutely loved the dog beach.

Our stay was great. Very convenient to everything The unit was very well appointed and had everything we needed. It’s better than the photos. We will return again.

Thank you Steven for sharing your beautiful home with us. My girlfriends and I had the best time relaxing inside out outside your home. Plenty of spaces to relax and play. Everything was perfect and we all look forward to spending time together there again. The sunsets and views are unforgettable! Cheers for your kindness Steven.

We really enjoyed our 3 night stay at Loft Corlette. Such a bonus to be able to take our fur baby with us. The Loft was beautifully styled, open plan living with everything we needed. Cosy and comfortable! The design and style is very fitting to the location. Super close to the beach and only minutes to the shops. Thank you for sharing your gorgeous seaside home with my family.

This apartment is impeccable, a dream. The view of the harbour is superb & if we hadn’t been there to run the Newcastle marathon we might never have left the apartment! When we did leave we were right in the hub with easy transportation & great restaurants in walking distance. Every aspect of the apartment is well thought out, beautiful & luxurious. Thank you, we already can’t wait to return!

10 stars! The longer you stay in Keran’s studio (and Newcastle) the longer you will want to stay. As frequent airbnb’ers we SO appreciate the considerate built-in storage spaces, HOOKS (!), all the kitchen supplies needed to cook meals, etc.! Keran spoiled us: cheeses, fruit, butter, gluten free crackers (she asked about dietary requirements!), OJ and more. Any anxiety about lack of outdoor space was quelled by a cute cozy basement style patio and the fact that Newcastle Beach and its shaded chill spaces is only a few minutes’ walk away. I have to mention the bathroom which had the most sophisticated lighting I have seen. Plus a great shower, just bring your shampoo. Public transport is nearby but we were happy to have a car to explore and traffic was a non-issue. Smaller car is best. Restaurants in walking distance as well as ocean pools (a must!). Best grocery stores by car. We met Keran who was great about checking in w/us and suggestions. She lives above in this historic complex.

Lovely place, great location and very homely. Would not stay anywhere else in Newcastle when back!

We live in the area and just needed a place to crash while we had some work done at home. The house is beautiful and airy and instructions were crystal clear. We loved having a little staycation in the best suburb in Newy!

Great place for young family. The kids loved the heated pool and trampolines. Comfy and clean, the unit was well equipped and amazingly located, across road from beach. Would stay again

Narelle’s place is situated perfectly 2 mins walk from beautiful Little Beach and other attractions/activities in this area of Port Stephens. The apartment was beautiful and spotless with a fully stocked kitchen with everything you may possibly need as well as games and rackets for the tennis court. Parking was available on site. Additionally Narelle was quick to respond to any queries I had. I would definitely recommend Narelle’s place. I wish I could’ve stayed longer.

Great location. Being on the 3rd floor gave great views but with no lift made access a bit harder. Accommodation is pretty good, very good for the price. It is a bit tired and could do with a freshen up. Had a great week there - very suitable for a young family.

We loved our stay at this property. Everything was well maintained and it was a restful environment. We enjoyed our time very much. Super handy to have the little grocery and take away shop downstairs. The bus stop was a bit noisy at night but not terrible. We were a bit confused about access initially, needed to ring and clarify. The flat itself had all the things you need and was very comfortable.

Very comfortable apartment in an excellent location. 5 adults in our group and it did not feel crowded.

Had a lovely week at the Love Nest. The apartment was so well appointed and stylish, comfortable and the location is hard to beat - you can hear the waves, the beach is so close. Kristin was so welcoming and warm and we would definitely stay again. Highly recommended.

We had a wonderful week at Mitch’s place. It is a beautiful apartment and location with stunning views of the bay, as well as a very private pool and cabana area. Close to wonderful walks and shops for supplies. We enjoyed the whole experience and Mitch was so helpful and responsive on the couple of occasions we needed a few things. We would definitely return for another stay.

We had a fantastic stay in this apartment! The views of Fingal Bay were absolutely spectacular, and the short walk to the beach made it even better. We loved having the little grocery store and cafés just downstairs—so convenient. The underground parking and elevator access straight to the second-floor apartment were a huge plus. The large covered balcony was perfect for relaxing, and the beds were very comfortable. The kitchen was well-equipped with everything we needed. We also appreciated how peaceful the area was while still being close to amenities. The only minor issue was sometimes the buses will idle at the bus stop near the apartment and if you have your doors open it can be a bit loud. But it’s only a couple of times per day we noticed it. Definitely recommend the apartment.

Had a great stay here. Awesome location, right across from Bar Beach and good walking paths along the coast. Dave was quick to respond and helpful. Have already recommended this place to a friend.

The views were absolutely spectacular!! We loved the house, the location, the kangaroos, being away from people and Julianne was very easy to communicate with. Note: The dam water used for washing/baths/showers was very brown. It didn't bother us much but its something to consider if you're thinking about booking. Otherwise we cannot recommend this place high enough!

Nice apartment is a great location. We will be back again soon

This was our second time staying in Anita’s apartment and we loved it again. Perfect setting for relaxing and the location couldn’t be better. Looking forward to returning!

We had a fantastic stay at Marcus and Helen's property. The decor is absolutely lovely—thoughtfully chosen and welcoming, creating a real home-away-from-home vibe. The kitchen was impressively well-stocked with everything we needed, including quality crockery and utensils. The furniture throughout the house was very comfortable, perfect for relaxing after a day out. On top of all that, the location was ideal—peaceful yet close to everything we wanted to see and do. Highly recommended!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this stunning house in the perfect location. The space was incredibly clean and Anna was proactive with communication. Walkable to the beach, cafes and pubs with plenty of parking. Thank you for having us!

My staff have stayed there multiple times... they love it.

We had a wonderful time , it was very peaceful and relaxing. The position of the place was incredible, the ocean at our doorstep and our own private rock jetty with lots of fish to catch and we even were greeted at the jetty by a turtle. This gate at the top was a little tight, especially for a 4x4 we just squeezed through, perhaps making the gate a little wider would be easier for some. This is a place I will most definitely return too. Thank you Prue who was a great host.