[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Starfish Lodge, 2-1a Messines St - pet friendly, air con and Wi-Fi Vacation home in Shoal Bay with balcony ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101140000/101136500/101136416/cd004204_edited_db94.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101140000/101136500/101136416/f2661529.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101140000/101136500/101136416/c187eb60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101140000/101136500/101136416/18e57b6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101140000/101136500/101136416/3299e0fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Starfish Lodge, 2-1a Messines St - pet friendly, air con and Wi-Fi provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Starfish Lodge, 2-1a Messines St - pet friendly, air con and Wi-Fi This abode accommodates five guests with two well-appointed bedrooms both with ceiling fans,the main bedroom is located upstairs and also has a wall mounted TV. Bedroom two is located downstairs and provides a double and single bed and access to the external courtyard. The main bathroom is also located upstairs and consists of a walk in shower, toilet and vanity, the second bathroom is located downstairs and also houses the top the loader washing machine, dryer is found in the garage. Both bedrooms have been thoughtfully designed to provide a sanctuary of relaxation and privacy. Keeping your comfort in mind, the lounge room is equipped with a ceiling fan and split system air conditioning ensuring the perfect temperature all year round. Apart from this, Starfish Lodge is fitted with a Smart TV, free unlimited Wi-Fi, and a BBQ on the inviting balcony that offers filtered views of Shoal Bay beach. With kid-friendly features like a port-a-cot and high chair, it truly is a place for everyone. For those who love to cook, the fully equipped kitchen featuring a wall oven, dishwasher, microwave, family size fridge/ freezer and electric cooktop is ready and awaiting your culinary exploits. Worries about parking? Starfish Lodge takes care of this with a double garage for secure and hassle-free parking plus storage for bikes and boards. But what truly sets Starfish Lodge apart is its location. Nestled a stone’s throw away from the waterfront, playground, and shops, you can fill your days with beach fun, shopping therapy, or a leisurely stroll around the neighborhood. You also don't have to leave your furry friend behind, Starfish Lodge is a pet-friendly property, making your holidays are filled with cherished memories for the entire family. Additional features • Dog friendly • Front balcony with filtered water views of Shoal Bay • Split system A/C in the living area. • Smart TV • Fully equipped kitchen • Fully equipped laundry with top loader washing machine and dryer. • Single garage and driveway parking for small boat • Complimentary Wi-Fi Bedroom Configuration - Sleeps 5 Bedroom 1 (upstairs) – Queen Bed + Ceiling Fan + TV Bedroom 2 (downstairs) – Double Bed + Single Bed + Ceiling Fan + External Access Linen: - This property does not include sheets or towels, please bring your own or contact us to organise the linen hire service. The linen service is priced depending on your length of stay. Linen Packs consists of 2 flat sheets, pillowcases, bath towels, bathmats, hand towels and tea towels (BYO beach towels). The property provides pillows, blankets, and quilts. Property Notes: Pets are very much welcomed at this property. This property does have Wi-fi. Parking: Single garage plus driveway car space + storage for bikes, boards etc Lift: No Notes: By making a payment for the booking warrants you and all guests staying will abide by the Code of Conduct for Short Term Rental Accommodation which can be viewed under the Guest Info tab on our website or via the link which will be sent to you in your booking confirmation email. This property is to be used as holiday rental only, it is not to be used as a principal place of residence. Please refer to our Terms and conditions also found on the Guest Info tab on our website. Only the guests staying at the property are permitted to be present. If you wish to have extra visitors (this includes day visitors) in addition to booked guests, you must advise us in writing prior to your stay and ensure you receive written permission if the property permits this. Obligations to neighbours – Section 2.5.2 of the Code of Conduct A guest must not at any time during the occupancy period:- (a) create noise that because of its level, nature, character, or quality, or the time it is made, is likely to harm, offend, or unreasonably disrupt or interfere with the peace and comfort of neighbours and other occupants of the premises (b) act in a violent or threatening manner towards neighbours or other occupants of the premises (c) act in a manner that could reasonably be expected to cause alarm or distress to neighbours and other occupants of the premises (d) use or enjoy the premises in a manner, or for a purpose, that interferes unreasonably with the use or enjoyment of common property by neighbours and other occupants of the premises in a strata or community scheme (e) intentionally, recklessly or negligently cause damage to premises, any common property or any other communal facilities within the immediate vicinity of the premises, or any public property in the vicinity of the premises (f) intentionally, recklessly or negligently damage the personal property of neighbours of the premises or other occupants of a strata or community scheme. This property is approved for holiday accommodation only, no extra bedding mattresses, tents, caravans or more cars than the property accommodates are allowed. After hour emergency service is available 24/7 during your stay. If you or any other guest receives a warning regarding excess noise or excess guests, you may be asked to leave the property immediately with no refund of monies. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower ### Living spaces - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Whale watching nearby ### 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) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46280000/46275800/46275760/17882ea6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bali Hai - 3 bedroom- Pet friendly house with aircon Shoal Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 98 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=46275760&PinnedHotelID=46275760&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35870000/35867800/35867732/9ffa600c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### SHOAL BAY RETREAT Unit 1 - doggie friendly duplex villa - 100m to beach Shoal Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 122 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=35867732&PinnedHotelID=35867732&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31690000/31681100/31681011/bb712479.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oscars Pet Friendly Beach House in Shoal Bay Shoal Bay - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Parking included 7.2 Good 17 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=31681011&PinnedHotelID=31681011&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83010000/83008600/83008563/8b49b193.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 12 Tomaree Road - 200 mtrs to Shoal Bay Beach Shoal Bay - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=83008563&PinnedHotelID=83008563&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35870000/35868000/35867945/0abbf27d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### SHOAL BAY RETREAT Unit 2 - doggie friendly duplex villa - 100m to beach Shoal Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 90 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=35867945&PinnedHotelID=35867945&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3980000/3971800/3971799/8600b9f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gateway Lifestyle Birubi Beach Anna Bay - Pool - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking included 8.6 Excellent 99 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=3971799&PinnedHotelID=3971799&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33568500/33568402/c457ef7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A beach house with colour! 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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 2315, PID-STRA-60341 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 43\_684 ## 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-32.72251%2C152.17590&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9hYvQrkLLNCtlPMI6ZpHezzo-Vw=) Shoal Bay, NSW #### What's nearby - Zenith Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km - West Nelson Bay - 3 min drive - 2.3 km - d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 4 min drive - 3.1 km - Nelson Head Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 2.7 km - Nelson Bay Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.9 km #### Getting around - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 34 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪In House Kitchen - ‬5 min drive - ‪Atmos - ‬5 min walk - ‪Salt Bistro - ‬7 min walk - ‪Naked Alley - ‬5 min drive - ‪Bluey’s - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Starfish Lodge, 2-1a Messines St - pet friendly, air con and Wi-Fi pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Starfish Lodge, 2-1a Messines St - pet friendly, air con and Wi-Fi? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Starfish Lodge, 2-1a Messines St - pet friendly, air con and Wi-Fi? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Starfish Lodge, 2-1a Messines St - pet friendly, air con and Wi-Fi located? > Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Shoal Bay Beach and Tomaree National Park. 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. 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