Title: Shoaly House Cottage - A charming coastal escape - 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 # Shoaly House Cottage - A charming coastal escape ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108320000/108311400/108311346/w1472h976x224y0-783818bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108320000/108311400/108311346/5ae279ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108320000/108311400/108311346/8ffcc00c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108320000/108311400/108311346/97c94546.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108320000/108311400/108311346/a46d33ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Welcome to Shoaly House Cottage, a haven for up to 5 guests. Located in the heart of Shoal Bay, this charming cottage is perfect for your pet-friendly Beachside Getaway. With 2 cozy bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen, you'll feel at home as you stroll along local trails and cruise the local waterways. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Air conditioning - Kitchen ## 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. ### Shoaly House Cottage - A charming coastal escape Welcome to our charming cottage, a haven for up to 5 guests. The Cottage is Inclusive of 2 cozy bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a spacious lounge and dining area, alongside all the essential bathroom amenities. A shared Laundry is available. Upon arrival, park at the front and follow the path on the right side to your cozy cottage. Your perfect pet-friendly Beachside Getaway awaits!! Shoaly House Cottage is located in the heart of Shoal bay, within only a short walk of several activities ensuring all in your accompanying party are catered for. On those blistering summer days find bliss in a short walk to the beach where you'll find pristine sands and crystal-clear waters. Our top picks in the area include: \- Shoal Bay Beach (A peaceful spot for those with young Kids) (1KM) \- Box Beach (Perfect spot to catch some waves, Note: Unpatrolled) (1KM) \- Fingal Bay Beach (Lovely spot for a morning sunrise stroll) (1KM) \- Zenith Beach (2KM) Exploring the local area can be best done by wandering the local trails and cruising the local waterways. Our favourite ways to do this include: \- Tomaree Coastal Walk (A beautiful summit with serene bay views, perfect for that sunrise/sunset pic!!!) \- Point Stephens Lighthouse and Fingal Spit Walk (Pure bliss at low tide) \- Shoal Bay Boat Ramp (Launch your boat and traverse the stunning coastline, perfect for those bluebird summer days) For the little ones we recommend: \- An afternoon fishing session off the pier. \- Surfing Lessons located at Fingal Bay Beach \- The Local parks and playgrounds Photo Credit: @Changingtides\_ ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - One pet total (up to 22 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the marina ### Things to do - Table tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Electric car charging station ## Similar properties ![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 120 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=35867732&PinnedHotelID=35867732&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103640000/103636700/103636666/10821f4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Studio Nelson – rustic pet friendly coast house, perfectly located close to beach and cafes Nelson Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.0 Very good 3 reviews CA $282 CA $282 total includes taxes & fees Oct 14 - Oct 15 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=103636666&PinnedHotelID=103636666&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 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=83008563&PinnedHotelID=83008563&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35240000/35234500/35234438/6f16b704.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The perfect pet friendly beach home! 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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-69170 ## About the area Shoal Bay is home to this cottage. D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay and Nelson Bay Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tomaree National Park and Little Island. Traveling with kids? Consider Fly Point Marine Reserve and Toboggan Hill Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Shoal Bay travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Shoal-Bay.dx181583) [View more Cottages in Shoal Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Shoal-Bay-Cottages.d181583-aaCottages.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-32.73017%2C152.17314&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=c2RLNa2380Soq3hBT05jkm13HKQ=) Shoal Bay, NSW ### What's nearby - Shoal Bay Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - West Nelson Bay - 4 min drive - 3.1 km - d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 5 min drive - 3.9 km - Nelson Head Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 3.5 km - Nelson Bay Golf Club - 7 min drive - 4.6 km ### Getting around - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 36 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪In House Kitchen - ‬7 min drive - ‪Atmos - ‬16 min walk - ‪Salt Bistro - ‬16 min walk - ‪Aussie Bob's Fish and Chips - ‬14 min walk - ‪Zenith Cafe Restuarant Bar - ‬16 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Shoaly House Cottage - A charming coastal escape pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. ### Where is Shoaly House Cottage - A charming coastal escape located? > This family-friendly Shoal Bay cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Tomaree National Park and Shoal Bay Beach. Fingal Spit and Box 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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