[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Your Perfect Backpacker Escape by the Water Apartment in Shoal Bay with a fitness center ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112260000/112255700/112255624/29bd2497.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112260000/112255700/112255624/097f2712.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112260000/112255700/112255624/f66af8b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112260000/112255700/112255624/f2be2440.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112260000/112255700/112255624/bee141a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Your Perfect Backpacker Escape by the Water provides amenities like laundry facilities and a gym. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Gym - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Your Perfect Backpacker Escape by the Water Backpacker's dream stay, perfect for friends, women on a girls' night, and couples. Whether you seek relaxation or fun, you’ll find it here. Share the space with Dave, who’s happy to help. Enjoy your private bedroom with ensuite and spa, the cozy lounge, and a balcony with water and mountain views. Just a short walk to the beach. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Jetted bathtub - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: Please ask if you have any questions ### Things to do - Gym ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73060000/73059800/73059747/6e15fe2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### You'll love this little home and garden. 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Shoal Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=71720664&PinnedHotelID=71720664&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas Please ask if you have any questions ## 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 Parties and events are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 2 Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-32.720623,152.17932&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:xztfEwoy_%5C%3FQ%3FQ%3FS%40Q%3FU%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBQ%40Q%40SBQBQBQBQBODQBQDQDOBQDQDOFQDOFQFMDSFMFOFQFOHMFOHMFOHOHKHMHOHKHOJKHMJMJKHKJKJKJKJKLMJGJKLIJILILILGJILILGLILENGLELILENELELENELENCNELANGLANCNANCLAN%3FNCN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FLBN%3FN%40LBN%40NBN%40LFN%40NDLBNDLDNDLDLDLDNHLDLFLDLHLFLHLHLFJHLHLHJHLJJFJLJJJJJJJJJJJJHLJLHJHNHJJNHLHJFNHNFLHNFLFNHPFNFLDRFLDNFPDPDNDPDPDNBPDPBPBNBPBPBPBPBR%40P%40P%40PBP%3FP%40P%40T%3FP%40R%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FPAP%3FPATAP%3FPCRAPAPAPCRCNCRCPCPCNCPEPCPENEPEPENEPGPELGNEPGNGNIPGNGLINGLINGLILILKNIJINIJKLIJKJKLKHKLKJKJKJKHMJKFMJMHKHMFMHMHMFMHMDMFMDOHMDMDMDODMDODMBODO%40MDOBO%40OBM%40OBO%3FM%40O%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOCO%3FOAO%3FMCOAOCOAMCOEMAOEOCMEOEMEMEOEMEMIMEOGMEMIMGMIKIMGMIMIKKMGKKKIMKKKKKKMKIIMKKKKIMKKIOIKIOIMIMIMGOIMGOIMGOGQGOGOEQGOGQEMGQEOEQCQEOEQCQEQCOCQCQCSCOASAQCQAQASAQAQ%3FUAQ%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=XxW20JtpiGMtMx4fEaIDMpukoPs=) Shoal Bay, NSW #### What's nearby - Shoal Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - West Nelson Bay - 3 min drive - 2.0 km - d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 4 min drive - 2.7 km - Nelson Head Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.3 km - Nelson Bay Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.5 km #### Getting around - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 34 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪In House Kitchen - ‬5 min drive - ‪Atmos - ‬1 min walk - ‪Mavericks on The Bay - ‬5 min drive - ‪Salt Bistro - ‬2 min walk - ‪Naked Alley - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Your Perfect Backpacker Escape by the Water pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Your Perfect Backpacker Escape by the Water located? > Situated in Shoal Bay, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Shoal Bay Beach and Tomaree National Park. Zenith Beach and Little Island are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Your Perfect Backpacker Escape by the Water Reviews 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### No reviews yet Be the first to leave a review for this property after your stay.