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Charming spacious garden apartment. Close to beach
Short walk to the popular dog friendly leash free Birubi Beach & sand dunes. Exclusive use of garden. Spacious bedroom Queen bed. Separate lounge area with quality spring mattress sofa bed & AC. Whale watching season! View from shore. Large Smart TV. Netflix plus. 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.

DUNES Anna Bay house close to beach with big yard
Soak up the modern charm of this lovingly renovated two bedroom house equipped with everything you need and styled to create that relaxed holiday vibe. The perfect space to holiday with your family with a huge fenced backyard for the kids and plenty of parking space for the boat! Dunes at Anna Bay is only a short walk from the waters edge of the stunning beaches of Anna Bay & Fisherman Bay. Anna Bay shopping village has all you need from amazing coffee, small goods to butcher and bottle shop.

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!

Bright Modern Family Villa near beach Dogs welcome
Tucked among pristine beaches and windswept dunes lies the village of Fingal Bay and Echoes, your coastal sea change escape. With a crisp and contemporary coastal aesthetic with all the creature comforts of home, the only pressing to-do's will be relax, breathe and enjoy. Echoes at Fingal Bay is also completely dog-friendly and fur-guests are most welcome inside. With 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, air-conditioning, open plan living and secure courtyards, everyone can enjoy their time at the Bay.

Breathtaking views | Private retreat
This apartment is only 600m to Nelson Bay marina, shops, bars, cafes & restaurants. It has magnificent beach views and only a 2 min walk to Fly Point Beach. Living area flows to an undercover tiled terrace, then onto a grassed area. This is a perfect getaway, well equipped and beautifully presented. Linen, bath and beach towels provided and bed made. There is a construction site next door though the noise is minimal or if any. Portable cot available. Pet friendly. Weber Q bbq available.

"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--dogs to be left alone inside unattended. NO--electric scooters allowed!!

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.

Coastal Style Apartment.
The Apartment is self contained and private with it own entrance and parking at the door. This apartment is pet friendly. Electric wall charging is available for your EV Our guests may self check in. Includes lounge/ dining opens onto private patio. Separate roomy bedroom,.. A large modern bathroom. Fully equipped kitchen. . 5 beaches and Shoal Bay village within 2 kms. 2 bikes with helmets available for your use on request. Laundry facilities available by prior arrangement.

The HappiNest at Hawks Nest : your perfect getaway
Welcome to The HappiNest, a perfect retreat centrally located in the beautiful holiday village of Hawks Nest. A short walk to Jimmys Beach (protected beach in Port Stephens), Bennetts Beach (surf beach), Myall River estuary for boating and fishing, local shops and the golf course. Just up the M1 (Pacific Highway), an easy drive from Sydney (2.5 hours), the Central Coast (1.5 hours) and Newcastle (1 hour) . The perfect 2 bedroom unit for a weekend get away or longer stay.

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 and less than 10 mins walk to the beach.
Popular amenities for Shoal Bay pet-friendly home rentals
Pet-friendly house rentals

Port Stephens - Pindimar Beach House

Elevate @ Fingal Bay

THE VIBE. Dog friendly/Walk 2 beach/AC/WiFi

Shoaly House+Cottage-multiple families/weddings

Spacious and bright 3 bed Shoal Bay home

Birubi Blue Beach House. Sun, Sand & Surf.

Coastal Haven | Spacious•light & airy•water views

Casa Del Maya-HOUSE A/C, Outdoor living &Sea Views
Pet-friendly home rentals with a pool

The Sundowner, Pet friendly retreat with pool

Tree House Nelson Bay

Beach House-•near Tavern•Ping Pong•Air Hockey•Pool

Hawks Nest Forest House with a pool

Fingal Beach ME - family stay - 3min walk to beach

Luxury Couples Escape - Vue One

Saltee Beach House #2 #Pool #Nelson Bay #Shoal Bay

Stylish Dog-Friendly Beach House with Pool
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SaltyCrew Villa,Central,pet-friendly,garden oasis

Studio 45

Sunset Hilltop Vineyard JR Suite @WonganellaEstate

Spacious Shoal Bay Beach Retreat

The Corlette Beach Retreat

Quiet Coastal Gem

225 on Myall

Casita del Rio - Private riverfront oasis.
When is the best time to visit Shoal Bay?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | $495 NZD | $425 NZD | $370 NZD | $436 NZD | $355 NZD | $349 NZD | $278 NZD | $275 NZD | $322 NZD | $367 NZD | $351 NZD | $505 NZD |
| Avg. temp | 24°C | 23°C | 22°C | 18°C | 15°C | 13°C | 12°C | 13°C | 16°C | 18°C | 20°C | 22°C |
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4.6 Average rating
Shoal Bay stays receive an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 from guests
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