Title: Beach House for a couple, 2-3 couples or a large family. Close to Beach and Pool - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=181576&destination=Nelson+Bay%2C+New+South+Wales%2C+Australia&selected=33568937&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beach House for a couple, 2-3 couples or a large family. Close to Beach and Pool ## Photo gallery for Beach House for a couple, 2-3 couples or a large family. Close to Beach and Pool ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Beach House for a couple, 2-3 couples or a large family. Close to Beach and Pool (Nelson Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33569000/33568937/62c4c4a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Beach House for a couple, 2-3 couples or a large family. 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Close to Beach and Pool (Nelson Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33569000/33568937/02c9315f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Serenity on Shoal Bay Rd is perfect for a beach side getaway. With open plan living, full size kitchen and private courtyard with outdoor dining table and BBQ, it offers a beachy yet modern feel. The property features a king bed master bedroom suite with en-suite and private balcony, 2.5 bathrooms, new beds with luxurious mattresses plus access to the huge pool just meters away. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6183 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beach House for a couple, 2-3 couples or a large family. Close to Beach and Pool Serenity on Shoal Bay Rd is perfect for a beach side get away and is suitable for a couple, 2-3 couples or a large family. This near new beach house is situated 3-4 minutes’ walk from Nelson Bay shopping precinct and d'Albora marina and popular Little Beach. It offers open plan living areas, full size kitchen with stone bench, stainless appliances (including a dishwasher) and essential meal prep-equipment as well as some basic pantry items. The dining area seats up to 8 people and opens out onto a pleasant rear private courtyard with outdoor dining table and BBQ. The house is fully air-conditioned and the furnishings create a beachy, yet modern feel. The home sleeps up to 8 adults (2 on a sofa lounge) with 2.5 bathrooms. The master bedroom suite has a king bed, private balcony and en-suite. Bedroom two has a queen bed and bedroom three contains two king single beds. A potacot is also available for use with your own linen. All beds are new and have luxurious mattresses and 1000 tread Egyptian cotton doona, sheet and towel settings. Separate towels are also ready at the back door for use at the pool. The huge sleek ten meter by six meter pool with picnic area and seating is less than thirty meters from your door and is part of a small private local community estate. The double lock up garage may also contains kids’ fishing rods and bikes of guest to borrow. Pool Closed: 1st May until 30th September. You might like to surf, fish, or relax on the deck or by the pool. Visit the local markets, dine in local restaurants and cafés, take in an afternoon of golf, bowling, or a move. The house is also stacked with plenty of reading material, DVD’s and board games for those quiet afternoons. Located on the southern shores of Port Stephens, Nelson Bay offers and aquatic playground. Within the sheltered areas of the bay there are safe, calm beaches that are ideal or small children. Little Beach falls into this category and is only a 3 minute walk from this beachhouse. The waterfront Little Beach Boathouse Restaurant is a must, we have been their often to dine and watched the wild dolphins as they swim around the shoreline of Little Beach at sunset. Fly Point is an aquatic reserve which offers exceptional diving and snorkeling and is again only walking distance. The coastal beaches such as Dutchmans Beach are just a five minute drive away are awash with booming waves – ideal for surfing. To the south of Nelson Bay, Stockton Beach has the country’s largest coastal dune system where you can 4WD, quad bike or camel ride, sand board on the dunes, windsurf, sailboard, kiteboard or just relax at the local surf lifesaving coffee shop while taking in the view. The coastal waters around Nelson Bay form a part of the Whale super highway. Tomaree National Park summit, Boat Harbour, Anna Bay and Barry Park in Fingal Bay are great for Whale and dolphin pod watching. Mid May to Early September sees the whales moving north to their breeding grounds and from Mid-September to the middle of October the south migration kicks in with lots of Humpback mothers and their new born calves seen during October. Shoal Beachhouse is minutes’ walk from Nelson Bay Marina and the hub of town where you will find boutique shops, cafes, superb dining restaurants and numerous other recreational activities. You have a holiday playgroup at your doorstep which is only moments from Natational Parks for scenic bush and beach walks with lookouts points, swimming, surfing, boating, fishing, cycling, walking, golfing shopping and dining. The only limit is your imagination. Feel free to send us a message (owners William and Sharon). We will be happy to assist with any specific needs or provide additional information before you commit to a booking request. No pets, No smoking inside, No Schoolies – Thanks ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car not required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: No smoking inside ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina - Near the sea - Next to a golf course - On the bay ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - 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Remove food from cupboards, fridge/freezer. Clean BBQ. Remove rubbish place in recycling or general bins. Turn off AC. Close windows, lock doors. Return keys. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Check Out 10am sharp No - Schoolies/Parties/Functions, Pets, Smoking (inside), parking in driveway Number of Guests not to exceed booking agreement Additional Fees: Excessive/unsorted garbage $50-$100 Unclean BBQ/Kitchen/Fridge $20 Missing Linen/toweling/fixtures replacement cost Lost keys $50 Communal pool for use by paying guests only Excessive noise is prohibited and may result in termination of rental Notify owner of any concerns asap ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Stairs ### Events No events allowed No Schoolies, Parties, Functions ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted No smoking inside ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Note from host: No Schoolies, Parties, Functions Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 2315, PID-STRA-8991 ### We should mention A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 61744 ## About the area Located in Nelson Bay, this vacation home is next to a golf course and by the sea. Nelson Head Lighthouse and Heritage Light House Cottage are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit West Nelson Bay and Salamander Bay Square. Traveling with kids? Consider Fly Point Marine Reserve and Salamander Super Strike. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Nelson Bay travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Nelson-Bay.dx181576) [View more Vacation homes in Nelson Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Nelson-Bay-Private-Vacation-Homes.d181576-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-32.71720%2C152.15500&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QwiCfxZr01mI3TWV5VysfftLuvM=) Nelson Bay, NSW ### What's nearby - ![Nelson Head Lighthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6287435/7e76a975-90f1-45c1-bd29-9b76c993d295.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Nelson Head Lighthouse 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - West Nelson Bay 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Fly Point Marine Reserve 7 min walk \- 0.6 km - d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - Nelson Bay Golf Club 17 min walk \- 1.5 km ### Getting around - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) 32 min drive ### Restaurants - Magnolia. 13 min walk - The Little Nel 17 min walk - Hog's Breath Cafe 15 min walk - Giwa Chicken & Beer 6 min walk - Seabreeze Hotel 16 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Beach House for a couple, 2-3 couples or a large family. Close to Beach and Pool have a pool? ### Is Beach House for a couple, 2-3 couples or a large family. Close to Beach and Pool pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Beach House for a couple, 2-3 couples or a large family. Close to Beach and Pool? ### What time is check-out at Beach House for a couple, 2-3 couples or a large family. Close to Beach and Pool? ### Where is Beach House for a couple, 2-3 couples or a large family. Close to Beach and Pool located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beach House for a couple, 2-3 couples or a large family. Close to Beach and Pool Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 63 8 - Good 15 6 - Okay 5 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Server I. Oct 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy It was a great stay at this amazing house. The hosts are super helpful and responsive. We're so glad to choose this house for our holiday house. The kids were very happy too :) ##### Server I. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Uwe B. Nov 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The property was fantastic, very well presented and in a great location. The Host was extremely prompt in his communication with clear instructions. I can recommend this property to anyone.Cheers Uwe ##### Uwe B. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alicia A. Oct 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had such a wonderful stay! The house was spotless, neat, tidy, and filled with lovely personal touches that made it feel like home. The location was perfect, just a short walk to the beach, and the pool was absolutely beautiful and relaxing. The hosts were so friendly and easy to communicate with, which made everything so seamless. We’ll definitely be back and will be recommending this accommodation to all our friends and family! ##### Alicia A. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mouhssen A. Dec 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy Amazing ##### Mouhssen A. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Meg G. Nov 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy Great house. However, traffic is loud in the main bedroom making it difficult to sleep given it is on a main road. ##### Meg G. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Rachel S. Jun 22, 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication Disliked: Cleanliness #### Nelson Bay Stay William was a timely communicator. When we needed to postpone our trip twice due to illness he was very accommodating. The property would have been nice however the floors looked as though they hadn’t been cleaned and there was a unpleasant smell coming from laundry - I believe these would be easy fixes. The location in terms of proximity to beach and shops was pretty good and walkable however we stayed in the master room and there was quite a lot of light coming in as we were on a main road and the noise could be bad at points. ##### Rachel S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vicki H. Apr 25, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Catch up with friends The home was neat , clean and modern with easy access.Great location, straight across from the club which was a bonus.Property manager was always very prompt to return my emails . I would definitely recommend this home to anyone looking to stay in the bay. ##### Vicki H. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aurelia R. Apr 25, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Central location, great stay Accommodation is walking distance to Nelson Bay Beach, Little Beach & Fly Point. Great location for exploring local area and beyond. Nearby pool is also handy for kids. Would be good if garage has remote control. ##### Aurelia R. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emelia S. Mar 3, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely house Great location, very tidy house with everything you need, owners very easy to get in contact with. Can’t wait to stay again. ##### Emelia S. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tiago F. Feb 16, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great accommodation in convenient location Neat and tidy accommodation suitable for up to 6 guests. Space for the kids to play and located within a friendly and safe gated community. ##### Tiago F. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon m. Feb 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome location Well appointed and located property close to all the local needs Park your car and walk to the beach ##### Sharon m. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Peter N. Jan 24, 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good setup and plenty of room good location. remote. Found garage door very heavy and low clearance and my Ute isn't that high. Roller door and remote would be better. Inside roomy and suitable for a family. ##### Peter N. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly K. Dec 31, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect little get away! We spend Christmas at the property and had a great time. Great location, very clean and comfortable property! Will be coming back for sure. ##### Kelly K. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan L. Dec 23, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice comfortable accommodation Overall the accommodation was great for a family week away and would definitely stay again! One of the cleanest and well set up places we've stayed at in the last 11 years of consistently holidaying in the area. Kitchen was a good size and adequately equipped, bedding was comfortable, internet access kept the kids entertained, the downstairs/upstairs aircon was heaven on the >30C days with ceiling fans alone enough for a comfortable nights sleep and the communal pool was very convenient if you don't want to stay at the beach all day. The location is quite central to access Shoal Bay, Nelson Bay Marina or Salamander Bay shops and lastly, the owner was very communicative. Constructive feedback, there is no street space to park behind the property and no access to the back garage from Hardy St (this wasn't a surprise as I checked google maps before I arrived) but since you cannot park on the rear driveway to simply stop to drop off groceries or unload & drive off (doing so would block your neighbour), it would be so much more convenient to have an automatic garage door. The manual door is quite cumbersome and my Wife was not able to open it herself. To us it was a minor inconvenience but something that should be transparent to avoid disappointment. Again overall a great place to stay and we'd definitely stay again. ##### Jonathan L. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Aundry B. Feb 19, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Well Placed Positioned Town House! Well functional town House with ALL of the goods for the family with children! Small backyard with BBQ, sitting outside under the Patio, big kitchen, laundry and 3 bedrooms upstairs with aircon..bit noisy with passing traffic but 250-300 met walk to the RSL Club about 600 meters walk to Little Beach and Little Boathouse Restaurant ...and a 20-30 min walk into Salamendar Bay Prescient. All good...TV abit small and I do think it needs "an annual Pestrid" going over but I'd stay there again if wanting! ##### Aundry B. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Amanda M. Feb 4, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Close proximity to Nelson Bat but house needs polish On a positive note, communication with the owner was prompt and the beds were comfortable. The house is also close to the centre of town. However, the property is on a noisy main road (not ideal for children who nap during the day), and we found the house to be very dark and gloomy, even on a sunny day. The floor upstairs creaked, waking up house guests and we found a lot of dust and rubbish under the couch and on light fittings and fans. Also, you cannot access the property via the most logical and direct entry point and must drive around the block to access the garage, which is very inconvenient. Overall, we believe the property was oversold in the advertisement and we were not overly satisfied with our stay. ##### Amanda M. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Dec 12, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family getaway Close to shops and restaurants. Great beds and across the road of private swimming pool access. Our family enjoyed our stay. Thanks the McKnights ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon S. Nov 16, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very comfortable and convenient Very good ##### Sharon S. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie H. Oct 13, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from home! My husband, 8 month old son and I stayed here on our first family holiday and I am already planning our next stay! The property manager was always happy to answer queries and assist however he could. The property had everything a young family could need, really the only difficulty was bringing our luggage down the back stairs at night so I would just aim to arrive in daylight in the future. The properties location was great, we walked down to the main street every morning for breakfast and across the road to the markets on the weekend! We will most certainly be back! ##### Stephanie H. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### RONIL R. Jul 12, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Cosy and good location Nice house and ideally located. Lacked a dryer which we gather is a standard these days and it affected us as we had an infant with us. Good communication with the owner and he dealt with an issue we raised with him effectively. ##### RONIL R. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### TIna T. Jan 17, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful holiday location and accomodation My family have holidayed at Serenity 3 years in a row now and would happily return again. Great accomodation, excellent proximity to everything Nelson Bay has to offer, and well managed. ##### TIna T. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire E. Nov 18, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent property & location. We had a fantastic stay!! The property is in a great location for walks in to town and to the beaches. The house itself is lovely, it has a really well stocked pantry/fridge with all the basics you need. Communication with the owner was excellent and replies to my queries were prompt. We will be back again, thank you. ##### Claire E. Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### TIna T. Jan 14, 2019 #### Great family holiday destination We had a lovely time again this year staying with our 3 kids. Clean and comfortable and within walking distance of everything we need. ##### TIna T. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jess A. Dec 23, 2018 #### Everything you could possibly need for an enjoyable stay. Comfortable, clean and spacious. Great communication with hosts, pool was nice, short walk to town, kid friendly - overall we had a fabulous time. ##### Jess A. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon m. Dec 11, 2018 #### Beautiful house in an excellent location This house is fully equipped with all that you need to enjoy a weekend or a month. ##### Sharon m. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018