[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Holiday on Horace, 1, 74 Horace St - Wi-Fi , two living areas Vacation home in Shoal Bay with kitchen and balcony ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99310000/99310000/99309959/34509086.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99310000/99310000/99309959/w1917h1080x0y0-78337f41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99310000/99310000/99309959/w1915h1080x2y0-63d763d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99310000/99310000/99309959/w1913h1080x3y0-89908878.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99310000/99310000/99309959/w1918h1080x2y0-3e183181.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At Holiday on Horace, 1, 74 Horace St - Wi-Fi , two living areas, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Holiday on Horace, 1, 74 Horace St - Wi-Fi , two living areas Nestled in the sought-after locality of Shoal Bay and only a 3-minute drive to the main street of Shoal Bay, this beautiful property offers a great relaxed lifestyle and is positioned between both Shoal Bay beach, Wreck beach, Zenith beach and Fingal Bay beach, all beaches offer swimming, stand up paddle boarding and surfing, Fingal Bay beach is also patrolled. Shoal Bay has bustling restaurants, boutique shopping, and the famous Shoal Bay Country Club and Port Stephens Gamefish Club. Nelson Bay is only 7- minutes’ drive, Nelson Bay also offers an array of dining, bars, boutique shopping and Nelson Bay foreshore where you will find all the water sports activities such as Dolphin and Whale watching and dinner cruises. The duplex is spread over two levels and has been recently renovated and provides unlimited Wi-Fi, Travel Cot, and Highchair. On entry there is an open plan living area with a large Smart TV and kitchenette fitted with a sink and bar fridge, the perfect area for the children to play and be entertained. Also located on the ground floor are two bedrooms and renovated bathroom with a walk-in shower, toilet and vanity, the bathroom also provides a front loader washing machine and dryer for guests’ convenience. Upstairs takes you to the open plan, stylish living area with comfortable furnishings throughout, large Smart TV, split system air conditioner and dining facilities which opens out onto the balcony where you can sit back and relax in the egg chair or cook up a storm on BBQ. There is a fully equipped kitchen with complete cooking facilities including electric cooktop, under bench oven, microwave, family size fridge/ freezer and Smeg Lavazza Coffee pod machine. Two large bedrooms both with Queen Beds and a beautiful renovated main bathroom with a walk-in shower, vanity, and separate toilet. The property provides two car spaces and a great enclosed courtyard area with alfresco dining for eight guests and fire pit (BYO timber). Features: - Renovated Wi-Fi Smart TV’s 2 Living areas 2 Bathrooms 3 minutes to Shoal Bay main street. Bedroom Configuration: - Sleeps 8 with a maximum of 7 adults. Bedroom 1 (upstairs) - Queen Bed + Built in Robe Bedroom 2 (upstairs) – Queen Bed + Built in Robe Bedroom 3 (downstairs) – Queen Bed + Built in Robe + External Access Bedroom 4 (downstairs) – Single Bed + Roll Out Trundle 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 two 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 welcome at this property. This property does have Wi-fi. Parking: Two off street car spaces 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 - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower ### Living spaces - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Firepit - 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 - 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 ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109130000/109120700/109120658/8f22069d_edited_c24a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Shelly's Bay Escape, 27c Dowling St - stylish with ducted air con and Wi-Fi Nelson Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=109120658&PinnedHotelID=109120658&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102810000/102805000/102804990/04c611df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 1-39 Leonard Ave - comfort, space and Wi-Fi Shoal Bay - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=102804990&PinnedHotelID=102804990&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31620000/31612300/31612224/c88c0199.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Aqua Lagoon - Great Family Beach Getaway Nelson Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 101 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=31612224&PinnedHotelID=31612224&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/111000000/110999700/110999604/fdf2c849.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Box Beach House Shoal Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=110999604&PinnedHotelID=110999604&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 130 reviews CA $198 CA $198 total includes taxes & fees Nov 2 - Nov 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=9625723&PinnedHotelID=9625723&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=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=31681011&PinnedHotelID=31681011&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 2315,PID-STRA-56235 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 43\_659 ## About the area Located in Shoal Bay, this vacation home is near the beach. Shark Island Nature Reserve and Little Island reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Fly Point Marine Reserve and Toboggan Hill Park. Salamander Super Strike and Pelican Park are also worth visiting. 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 hiking nearby. [Visit our Shoal Bay travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Shoal-Bay.dx181583) [View more Vacation homes in Shoal Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Shoal-Bay-Private-Vacation-Homes.d181583-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-32.72823%2C152.17188&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dtL23gJOei5w8mUxelD-jm1vJEU=) Shoal Bay, NSW ### What's nearby - Shoal Bay Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km - West Nelson Bay - 4 min drive - 2.7 km - d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 5 min drive - 3.5 km - Nelson Head Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 3.1 km - Nelson Bay Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.3 km ### Getting around - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 35 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪In House Kitchen - ‬5 min drive - ‪Atmos - ‬14 min walk - ‪Salt Bistro - ‬13 min walk - ‪Naked Alley - ‬5 min drive - ‪Dolphin Watch Cafe - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Holiday on Horace, 1, 74 Horace St - Wi-Fi , two living areas pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Holiday on Horace, 1, 74 Horace St - Wi-Fi , two living areas? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Holiday on Horace, 1, 74 Horace St - Wi-Fi , two living areas? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Holiday on Horace, 1, 74 Horace St - Wi-Fi , two living areas located? > Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Shoal Bay Beach, Tomaree National Park, and Box Beach. Shark Island Nature Reserve and Wreck Beach 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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