Title: Shelly's Bay Escape, 27c Dowling St - stylish with ducted air con and Wi-Fi - 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 home # Shelly's Bay Escape, 27c Dowling St - stylish with ducted air con and Wi-Fi Vacation home in Nelson Bay with kitchen ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109130000/109120700/109120658/8f22069d_edited_c24a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109130000/109120700/109120658/b53e4af0_edited_fc59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109130000/109120700/109120658/ad52776e_edited_a57c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109130000/109120700/109120658/77d9f1ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109130000/109120700/109120658/318480f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in the heart of Nelson Bay, Shelly's Bay Escape is a stylish retreat offering four spacious bedrooms and ducted air-conditioning throughout. Unwind with a movie night on the big-screen smart TV or entertain alfresco with a gas BBQ in the undercover outdoor area. The property also features an equipped kitchen, laundry facilities, complimentary Wi-Fi, and free unlimited parking for two vehicles. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Dryer - 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 home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Shelly's Bay Escape, 27c Dowling St - stylish with ducted air con and Wi-Fi With a maximum guest count of eight people, this attractive escape delivers comfort and convenience in abundance for all visitors. Nestled amidst the vibrant heart of Nelson Bay, this stylish property is just a quick 550 metres stroll away from the picturesque waterfront of Nelson Bay beach via Laidler Walk pathway, vibrant shopping districts, whimsical playgrounds and Nelson Bay D'Albora Marina. Whether you are an adventurer, a shopaholic, or in need of relaxation, this location has everything to fulfill your desires. Shelly's Bay Escape is a stylish Nelson Bay gem features four alluring bedrooms. Each one is a spacious retreat featuring comfortable bedding configurations designed to ensure guests find their home away from home. The master suite is accompanied by an ensuite bathroom offering you the utmost privacy of a walk-in shower, vanity, and toilet. The property shines through with a pristine bathroom featuring a free-standing bath walk in shower, toilet and vanity plus ample car parking on the driveway and street. Designed with sophistication, this holiday home exudes an inviting ambiance with ducted air-conditioning throughout offering you the perfect haven to escape the summer heat. Experience the versatility of the full-sized gourmet kitchen, equipped with a dishwasher, microwave oven, Induction cooktop and a plumbed family size fridge / freezer. Adjacent to this is a spacious dining area, making meals an event bringing people together. The lounge room is a sanctuary featuring a big-screen smart TV where guests can enjoy a movie night and the property is also child-friendly, ensuring the comfort of children. The internal laundry is equipped with a front loader washing machine, clothes dryer, and ironing facilities to enhance the ease of your stay. The property also provides free unlimited Wi-Fi, enabling you to stay connected. The undercover outdoor area invites guests to entertain alfresco, with a gas BBQ and outdoor lounge and dining furniture to enjoy easy Nelson Bay evenings in comfort. Closing note; Shelly's Bay Escape, 27C Dowling St isn’t simply a holiday property, it's an experience, a lifestyle, and an opportunity to create unforgettable memories in the heart of Nelson Bay. The owners also provide a Port-a-Cot and Highchair for guests convenience. Additional features • Ducted Air Conditioning throughout • Smart TV • Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and induction cooktop • Fully equipped laundry with front loader washing machine and dryer. • Complimentary Wi-Fi • Port-A-Cot and High Chair provided Bedroom Configuration - Sleeps 8 Bedroom 1 – King Bed + Ducted Air Conditioning + Ceiling Fan Bedroom 2 - Queen Bed + Ducted Air Conditioning Bedroom 3 – 2 x King Single Beds (can be zipped together to form a King Bed) + Ducted Air Conditioning Bedroom 4 – Queen Bed + Ducted Air Conditioning + Ceiling Fan 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: Strictly no pets allowed. This property does have Wi-fi. Parking: Driveway parking for 2 vehicles Lift: No – all ground floor 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 - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### 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/36000000/35770000/35764000/35763982/0d944ef9_edited_78ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Norburn, 3 Norburn Avenue - aircon, wifi, boat parking, close to water & clubs Nelson Bay - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=35763982&PinnedHotelID=35763982&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach Spa House | Balcony view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625800/9625723/ab5bbaa5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wanderers Retreat Port Stephens Boat Harbour - Pool - Hot tub - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 131 reviews CA $200 CA $200 total includes taxes & fees Nov 12 - Nov 13 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=9625723&PinnedHotelID=9625723&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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 1,537 reviews CA $286 CA $316 total includes taxes & fees Oct 30 - Oct 31 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=3945523&PinnedHotelID=3945523&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35530000/35526100/35526083/64cf76a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stillwater, 25 Victoria Parade - large cottage across from the water sleeping 13 Nelson Bay - Ocean view - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 8.0 Very good 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=35526083&PinnedHotelID=35526083&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95820000/95813300/95813215/39bf14c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Daze on Dowling 25b Dowling Street WiFi, Air Conditioning 700 metres to the water Nelson Bay - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 4.0 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=95813215&PinnedHotelID=95813215&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33569000/33568937/22922cc8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beach House for a couple, 2-3 couples or a large family. 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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-70460 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 43\_721 ## 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-32.72098%2C152.15047&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8ibaYcnLnbl2y7XvR6knw1NBSjo=) Nelson Bay, NSW #### What's nearby - d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - West Nelson Bay - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Nelson Bay Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Fly Point Marine Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Nelson Head Lighthouse - 17 min walk - 1.5 km #### Getting around - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 31 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪In House Kitchen - ‬11 min walk - ‪The Little Nel - ‬13 min walk - ‪Mavericks on The Bay - ‬12 min walk - ‪Naked Alley - ‬11 min walk - ‪Seabreeze Hotel - ‬12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Shelly's Bay Escape, 27c Dowling St - stylish with ducted air con and Wi-Fi pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Shelly's Bay Escape, 27c Dowling St - stylish with ducted air con and Wi-Fi located? > Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Nelson Bay Golf Club, Tomaree National Park, and Fly Point Marine Reserve. West Nelson Bay and Baptist Tabernacle 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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