[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Soul of the Bay, 36 Galoola Dr - Wi-Fi, Boat Parking, Spa, Air Con Family-friendly vacation home in Nelson Bay with a hot tub ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113920000/113918300/113918217/a66d6b79.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113920000/113918300/113918217/dadc5c80.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113920000/113918300/113918217/d83dc7dd_edited_005c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113920000/113918300/113918217/8946e351.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113920000/113918300/113918217/13f8d71c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At Soul of the Bay, 36 Galoola Dr - Wi-Fi, Boat Parking, Spa, Air Con, you can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities, and a hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Parking available - 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. ### Soul of the Bay, 36 Galoola Dr - Wi-Fi, Boat Parking, Spa, Air Con This elegantly curated abode offers three spacious bedrooms all with ceiling fans and accommodates up to seven guests. The master and second bedrooms are located upstairs and both boast a Queen bed and ceiling fan, the main also has a TV with built in DVD player. The third bedroom is located downstairs, it has a Queen bed and King Single bed, ceiling fan and built in robe. The eye-catching open plan living area upstairs is designed with relaxation in mind, featuring a big screen Smart TV, a split system air conditioner, ceiling fan, and a bounty of games and a timber fireplace (timber not provided). The main kitchen is fully equipped with a dishwasher and complete cooking appliances plus a K-Fee coffee pod machine. Downstairs you will find the second living area with a wall mounted TV, split system air conditioner, ceiling fan, collection of books, small dining area and kitchenette featuring a freestanding stove, sink, microwave, and family size fridge / freezer – excellent for all the extra food and drinks. Soul of the Bay also shines with its impressive outdoor entertainment options. The expansive front balcony offers street views of the surroundings, complete with outdoor dining furniture. The back yard boasts a tantalizing spa for up to five people, peaceful garden outlook and a gas BBQ. The front yard is enormous and offers off street parking for up to five vehicles, boats, and Jet Ski’s, and with having a choice of boat ramps all within 10 minutes makes this extremely easy and a rarity in the area. Not only does the property have loads of features, but its location is also exemplary. It is within a 5-minute drive to the waterfront of Nelson Bay where you will find a fantastic children’s playground, Council BBQ and picnic table facilities overlooking the picturesque Nelson Bay waterways and the hub of Nelson Bay with a variety of dining, cafes, clubs, pubs and boutique fashion outlets. For your convenience, Salamander Bay Square is also located a quick 7-minute drive away where all the major shopping facilities are on offer. With off street driveway and grass parking to accommodate up to five cars, travelling light or heavy is never an issue, the owner also provides a port-a-cot and highchair for your convenience. There is a fantastic games room with a ping pong table and darts board available for those competition nights. The tranquility and comfort of Soul of the Bay is primed to make your Nelson Bay holiday an unforgettable one. This is your perfect home from home, where every day needs meets holiday comfort. Experience the Soul of the Bay and create cherished memories in this inviting seaside haven. Additional features • Huge Outdoor Spa • Front balcony with ceiling fan and dining furniture • Smart TV • Fully equipped kitchen upstairs with dishwasher and K-Fee coffee pod machine • Fully equipped kitchenette downstairs • Fully equipped laundry with front loader washing machine • Parking for up to five vehicles, boats, or jet skis • Garage set up as a games room with Ping Pong table • Two living areas both with split system air conditioners • Complimentary Wi-Fi • Hair dryer Bedroom Configuration - Sleeps 7 Bedroom 1 (upstairs) – Queen Bed + Ceiling Fan + TV with built in DVD player + Freestanding Robe Bedroom 2 (upstairs) – Queen Bed + Ceiling Fan + Freestanding Robe Bedroom 3 (downstairs) – Queen Bed + King Single Bed + Ceiling Fan + Built in Robe 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 not permitted at this property. This property does have Wi-Fi. Parking: Off Street parking for up to five cars, boats, and jet skis Single garage is used as a games room with Ping Pong Table set up. 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, which 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 ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - 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 - 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 ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31620000/31613900/31613848/ce321d5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Harbour View Penthouse - Private Roof Top Terrace and Spa Nelson Bay - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.4 Very good 93 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=31613848&PinnedHotelID=31613848&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33569000/33568937/3765de07.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 PID-STRA-77827, 2315 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 43\_760 ## About the area Located in Nelson Bay, this vacation home is near the beach. Nelson Bay Golf Club and d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit West Nelson Bay and Salamander Bay Square. Traveling with kids? Consider Fly Point Marine Reserve and Toboggan Hill Park. Scuba diving and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and ecotours nearby. [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-32.72605%2C152.13562&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xcNkCmO8Ke-1WaGcVK-YEtQAPPo=) Nelson Bay, NSW ### What's nearby - Dutchmans Beach - 10 min walk - 0.7 km - Nelson Bay Golf Club - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 16 min walk - 1.3 km - West Nelson Bay - 3 min drive - 2.3 km - Toboggan Hill Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 km ### Getting around - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 29 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪In House Kitchen - ‬16 min walk - ‪The Little Nel - ‬16 min walk - ‪Mavericks on The Bay - ‬18 min walk - ‪Naked Alley - ‬16 min walk - ‪Seabreeze Hotel - ‬16 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Soul of the Bay, 36 Galoola Dr - Wi-Fi, Boat Parking, Spa, Air Con pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Soul of the Bay, 36 Galoola Dr - Wi-Fi, Boat Parking, Spa, Air Con? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Soul of the Bay, 36 Galoola Dr - Wi-Fi, Boat Parking, Spa, Air Con? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Soul of the Bay, 36 Galoola Dr - Wi-Fi, Boat Parking, Spa, Air Con located? > This family-friendly Nelson Bay vacation home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Bagnalls Beach Reserve and Tomaree National Park. Dutchmans Beach and Gan Gan Hill Lookout are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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