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Charming spacious garden apartment. Close to beach
Birubi Red. Short walk to the popular dog friendly Birubi Beach & sand dunes. Exclusive use of garden. Spacious bedroom Queen bed. Separate lounge area with quality spring mattress sofa bed & AC. Large Smart TV. Netflix. Start of Coastal Walk. Continental breakfast. Kitchenette, m/wave & toaster. Outside undercover dining overlooking garden. Private use of BBQ. Fully fenced for pet safety. Linen & towels inc. Bathroom, shower. Separate toilet. Local pet friendly places to eat & drink!

The Pool House
“The Pool House” is a pet friendly modern one bedroom guest house & pool for guests exclusive use at the rear of the main dwelling one street back from the waterfront at Port Stephens, Australia’s Blue Water Paradise. The waterfront reserve is a 2 min walk away, continue along the foreshore and in 10 min you can be in the hub of Lemon Tree Passage where you will find the boat launching ramp, park, tidal pool, Marina, Laundromat, Cafés/Restaurants, Post Office, Chemist, Butchers & Bottle Shop!

Nelson Bay Getaway - short walk to two beaches
A beautifully located home, 5 minutes walk to Little Beach and to Shoal Bay beach, close to the Lighthouse, cafes, restaurants, shops and Marina. Pet friendly with a fully fenced back yard. A large boat ramp is a minute away. Accommodation for 6 people in 3 rooms, with a main and an ensuite bathroom. The main bedroom has a queen bed, the other bedrooms have a queen and a double bed. There is an outdoor alfresco undercover dining area and BBQ. All linen is supplied including beach towels.

Isla Villa Beach House - Shoal Bay
• 2025 Airbnb Australian Host Awards - Finalist: Best Family Friendly Stay • A large resort style house with a heated salt water pool, fire place and ducted air. This spacious home is situated in an ideal location in stunning Shoal Bay. The shopping and restaurant strip (including Shoal Bay Country Club) is just a ten min walk away. Wreck Beach is a short stroll from the backyard of the property. Mt Tomaree as well as Zenith and Box Beach can also be accessed by foot from the backyard.

Family friendly beach house with pool
Villa Blanca at Fingal Bay is a newly updated beach house, providing a relaxed aesthetic and is ideal to unwind and enjoy the quiet location of Fingal Bay. Located just a 6 minute walk to the beach and cafes, the house is split over two levels which allows families to have their own sleeping spaces. With a vast outdoor area which opens to a large in ground pool and backyard, you could spend hours just relaxing at home or enjoy the amazing attractions that Port Stephens has to offer.

The Sandbar-walk to Little Beach & Shoal Bay Beach
Prime Location! Just minutes walk from Little Beach and Shoal Bay Beach, this bright getaway holiday home has all the comforts of home in a relaxed setting. Family friendly, pet friendly and wheelchair accessible, all guests are most welcome. With air-conditioning, high speed unlimited WiFi, work desk, keyless self check-in, Samsung smart TV, and a small fully enclosed gated courtyard with outdoor seating and BBQ, guests can enjoy their time at the Bay rain or shine.

Little House, Salamander Bay
Bring the family & your pet to Petite Maison for a getaway from the hum drum of daily life. The house has a full size kitchen, a spacious bathroom, laundry, & a divinely comfy lounge room. We have an outdoor patio with a BBQ, & a great yard for the kids & the dog. There is reverse cycle air conditioning in the living area & main bedroom. While you are visiting, take time exploring or relaxing at our magnificent bays, beaches, parks, restaurants & cafe's.

‘Aigéan’ - Walk to Fly Point, 2/143 Shoal Bay Rd
Reconnect with loved ones in this family and pet friendly home. Facing the park-lands in Nelson Bay this modern two storey townhouse has been recently redecorated and set in the perfect location for a Port Stephens escape. Featuring 3 bedrooms, two bathrooms, laundry, private courtyard and onsite community pool (open from October to May) Aigéan is situated close to the heart of Nelson Bay - 10 minutes walk and less than 10 mins walk to three beaches.

Cracker getaway with pool and entertaining space
Our family getaway is walking distance to the village centre (with a grocery store, family-style restaurants and the local pub) and a quick car ride away from Birubi and One Mile Beach. At home you can spend time by the pool, relax in the outdoor entertaining space, sleep in quality beds and cook with everything you need for a delicious feast. Our place is good for couples, families (with kids), small groups up to 8 people, and furry friends (pets).

Dutchies | Dog beach 300m, 55"TV, WiFi, Games, AC
Walk 3 mins to Bagnalls off leash dog beach, 7 mins to child friendly Dutchmans beach & 18 mins to town via coastal path (15 mins via Government Rd). House 🛌 2 Queen & 1 Double 📶 Telstra WiFi 🆒️ AC & Heating 🃏 Games & Books 🔥 BBQ & Firepit 🛌 Linen & bath towels 🧴 Toiletries 🐶 Dogs welcome (byo bed) 👩🍳 Slow cooker, airfryer, coffee machine (byo granules) 👶 Cot, High Chair 🚗 Free parking for 2 cars onsite dutchies_nelsonbay

Swimmers Rest, classic beach house, dog friendly
Swimmers Rest is a retro, colourful beach house harking back to childhood holidays by the sea, but with modern comfortable amenities. The house has two indoor living areas, three outdoor zones, high ceilings, lots of light & has been thoughtfully & sustainably decorated. It has easy access to stunning beaches and great bushwalks. Small dogs welcome, but check with us first. The emphasis at Swimmers’ Rest is to slow down, kick back and enjoy!

"Robyn's Nest Hideaway" - a quiet getaway
Accommodation is a single level dwelling with an open plan kitchen and living area. 2 big Queen bedrooms & a 3 way bathroom. The good-sized paved and grassed outdoor area backs onto bushland. The getaway is a haven thanks to its cosiness, quietness, privacy & location. Suits 4 adults. Only house trained "smallish" dogs allowed with own bedding. NO--dogs on beds or lounges. NO--dogs left inside unattended. NO--electric scooters allowed!!
Popular amenities for Shoal Bay pet-friendly home rentals
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Anna Bay Village Beach House

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The GREEN door Swan Bay

Jess Cottage

Coastal Haven - Spacious Light & Airy Water Views

Kookaburra Krib! Walk 2 Little Beach & Shoal Bay

225 on Myall
When is the best time to visit Shoal Bay?
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4.7 Average rating
Shoal Bay stays receive an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 from guests
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