Title: By The Bay | 5 min Walk to The Beach | 3 Bedroom - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # By The Bay | 5 min Walk to The Beach | 3 Bedroom Apartment in Shoal Bay with kitchen and balcony ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102920000/102919000/102918935/82b0830b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102920000/102919000/102918935/15c55c1a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102920000/102919000/102918935/57578328.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102920000/102919000/102918935/d9ff3030.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102920000/102919000/102918935/e8533f7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience a Mediterranean getaway at this Freshly Renovated 3 Bedroom Apartment. Stroll down to The Shoal Bay Waterfront, indulge in delicious meals at nearby restaurants, and unwind with scenic views from Mt Tomaree or explore the 14km Tomaree Coastal Walk. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### By The Bay | 5 min Walk to The Beach | 3 Bedroom Freshly Renovated 3 Bedroom Apartment that has you feeling like your holidaying in the Mediterranean. \- A short 5 minute walk down to The Shoal Bay Waterfront and the nearby Cafe's and Restaurants including a couple of our favourites Atmos Restaurant, The Shoal Bay Country Club, Gianni's Italian, Mod Thai, The Game O Bistro and Zenith Cafe. \- Also a short 2 minute walk up Joleen Crescent to The Tomaree Coastal Walk which will lead you on a 14km journey South to One Mile Beach or 1km North to Zenith Beach and the picturesque views from Mt Tomaree. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3950000/3945600/3945523/04499032.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mantra Nelson Bay Nelson Bay - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 8.6 Excellent 1,548 reviews CA $291 CA $321 total includes taxes & fees Dec 1 - Dec 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=3945523&PinnedHotelID=3945523&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor pool, outdoor pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1550000/1544600/1544556/1fd85516.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ramada Resort by Wyndham Shoal Bay Shoal Bay - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.2 Very good 2,097 reviews CA $182 CA $201 total includes taxes & fees Nov 30 - Dec 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=1544556&PinnedHotelID=1544556&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76950000/76944700/76944688/f5341a6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4 South Pacific Across the road from Shoal Bay beach. 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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 PID-STRA-62669, 2315 ## About the area ![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-32.72190%2C152.17726&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nqwKrOflfXsWc8X6aRSq5U_xkzc=) Shoal Bay, NSW #### What's nearby - Tomaree National Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Shoal Bay Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Zenith Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Mount Tomaree - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Nelson Head Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 3.1 km #### Getting around - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 35 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪In House Kitchen - ‬5 min drive - ‪Atmos - ‬7 min walk - ‪Zenith Cafe, Restaurant and Bar - ‬9 min walk - ‪Magnolia. - ‬5 min drive - ‪Salt Bistro - ‬9 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is By The Bay | 5 min Walk to The Beach | 3 Bedroom pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at By The Bay | 5 min Walk to The Beach | 3 Bedroom? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at By The Bay | 5 min Walk to The Beach | 3 Bedroom? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is By The Bay | 5 min Walk to The Beach | 3 Bedroom located? > Situated in Shoal Bay, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Tomaree National Park and Shoal Bay Beach. Wreck Beach and Zenith Beach are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## By The Bay | 5 min Walk to The Beach | 3 Bedroom Reviews 9.8 ### 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) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ingrid H. Dec 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Holiday get away Lovely location and property ##### ingrid H. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stefanie K. Mar 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay in Shoal Bay We loved our stay in Shoal Bay. The apartment was spacious, clean and perfectly located for our stay. The host gave us some great recommendations. It was a short walk to Zenith beach. ##### Stefanie K. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle K. Jan 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Shoal bay retreat Perfect place for a getaway to shoal bay. So close to the beach and the shops and restaurants but also the apartment has been renovated to a beautiful standard. This was our second visit to the property. ##### Michelle K. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sooji H. Oct 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place to stay The property is situated very close to the beach and a quick drive to the shops. The place is well-furnished and plenty of cutleries, various house hold goods, including staples like salt, oil etc for cooking! I stayed here with friends and we truly enjoyed the experience. ##### Sooji H. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan K. Jan 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute apartment Nicely renovated with a trendy beach-vibe. Well appointed with everything we needed for our family stay. Very comfortable. Perfect location, away from hustle and bustle but all within a short walking distance. ##### Megan K. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle K. Jan 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Shoal bay little retreat We loved the apartment. So close to shoal bay, walking distance to everything so we didn’t have to take the car out. The apartment is beautiful and been decorated so well which is hard to find in shoal bay. Definitely be back! ##### Michelle K. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Luke M. May 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Luke M. 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