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A beach house with colour!

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Shoal Bay, NSW
  • Shoal Bay Beach
    6 min walk
  • Wreck Beach
    13 min walk
  • Zenith Beach
    17 min walk
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    35 min drive

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5 Dec - 6 Dec
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About the area

Shoal Bay

When you stay at this vacation home in Shoal Bay, you'll be by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Shoal Bay Beach and Wreck Beach. .This vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Tomaree National Park and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Box Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Shoal Bay Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • West Nelson Bay - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Nelson Head Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Nelson Bay Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shoal Bay Country Club - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Two Bobs Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Blueys - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe on the Bay - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Aussie Bobs Fish & Chips - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A beach house with colour!

Charming beach style renovated family cottage sleeps 7

Accommodation :
Recently Renovated
Polished wood floors throughout
Open lounge/kitchen
Renovated kitchen
Renovated bathroom/ toilet/ laundry
Bedroom 1 with queen bed
Bedroom 2 with queen bed with single bed
Bedroom 3 with bunk bed
New undercover decking including outdoor BBQ / kitchen

Outside :
Large fenced and gated block with lawns and palms.
Large alfresco living area (5mx9m), dining table and gas BBQ/kitchen which is dry and weatherproof.

Double length drive through carport (2.3m height) for further car or boat parking at the rear.

Large level lawn garden ideal for kids, games and dogs (the property is secure with dog proof gates)



Long stay

Discount may apply for bookings for 5 or more days.
Discount for last minute bookings may apply.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Steve Barratt

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a carport and a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lifts
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Outdoors only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1615 sq ft (150 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Fully enclosed backyard

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Fully enclosed backyard so children can play

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number 2315, PID-STRA-196

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

26784
Madolly A House With Colour
Madolly Cottage. A Beach House With Colour! Shoal Bay

A beach house with colour! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edwina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shoal Bay Wedding
Fabulous little gem of a place. Had everything. Shame about the weather as the outdoor area would have been wonderful to enjoy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kai P., Dubbo

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Shoal Bay friends catchup
Positives: Fabulous little cottage, very homely & comfortable. Large outdoor rear covered deck with BBQ & entertaining area. Good size backyard for our dog, who found the property very comfortable too. 5 min walk into town & beach. Undercover carport garage for your vehicle. Negatives: Can be a noisy road at times when we were sleeping mostly in the early morning being a residential area. Would be better with sheets & towels included in the price as other properties do include. Outside 2nd toilet should be available to use even with 3 people, states you must have 4 or more people.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Very clean and comfortable but did t realise about the second bathroom was outside. Desk area and the parking was great. Location was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liesl T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you
Fabulous!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Great location. Very well equipped with everything. Very family and dog friendly. Outdoor kitchen and shower are fantastic. We loved our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

KYLIE W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical Madolly
We had an amazing stay at Madolly. The house has everything you need for a relaxing getaway. Our kids and dogs enjoyed playing in the secure back yard and we loved waking to the beach each day. Madolly is walking distance to everything you need/want. Restaurants, cafe, parks, walks, beaches and more. We felt totally relaxed and at home. We will definitely be booking again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter getaway
We have stayed in this property once before and it was nice so we decided to come again. This was one of those rare occasions where the property has actually gotten better! The Reno’s to the bathrooms and better heating have improved the property a lot, and we can’t wait to come back again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We loved our stay at Madolly cottage. Perfect location to the beach and coffee shops. Cottage had everything we needed. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

lynsey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wee dog loved the big yard and we appreciated it was fully enclosed. Loved our stay - some more chairs in lounge wouldn’t go amiss and mildly annoying taking own sheets and towels but other than that fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant family holiday stay
The accommodation is walking distance to the beach, the local shops and restaurants. The owner was very easy to communicate with and gave clear instructions regarding check-in and check-out procedures. The property is very dog friendly. We brought our 2-year old cavoodle with us and he liked exploring the backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location close to everything. Very family friendly with an excellent backyard and outside bbq/dining area. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, cosy house
The property had everything we needed and has been maintained well. Spacious backyard and alfresco area. Close to everything around the Pt Stephens area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charmalo S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best cottage in shoal bay
We have wonderful time in your lovely cottage. Amazing for our dog & our girls love it.. we love it so much & definitely we will be back . Thank you Charm & Ian,
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula F.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay , the home inside was tidy and clean.
Really relaxing weekend away, great for a group of family to share, the home has a great entertaing area and great space in the backyard for the dog to run around.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach vibe!
Madolly is situated close to shops and Shoal Bay beach and is a true beach house. We have a pet so being pet friendly was a bonus and we also have a boat, so having a large lockable carport was appreciated. The Port Stephens area is a great place to holiday - many things to do!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Simon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good relaxing break
Great spot for walks and trips to the beach. The property is well placed to walk to shoal bay beach for a swim. Or alternatively, if you like long walks then walk up to the peaks or along the track to Fingal bay and out over the spit at low tide. It was an added plus we could bring our dogs. The yard is fully enclosed and the it’s relaxing sitting on the back deck.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
very well equipped, well located cottage
perfect for a family holiday better if weather good as living area a bit cramped if weather cold and wet as the fantastic deck and bbq area is bit exposed if wet and windy would certainly book again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

gretchen b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous Shoal Bay
Madolly was a perfect spot for a relaxing getaway. The property was clean, comfortable and well appointed… it truly has everything that you need. I suppose it would be a bonus to have linen and towels included, but it’s not a big deal having to bring them along. Madolly is in a great location, just off the main drag. I can really see the potential in hosting a large family because the outdoor area is brilliant!!! We absolutely loved our stay and will return in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Tim D., Newcastle, NSW

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Location
Madolly Cottage is an awesome beach shack in a prime location near Shoal Bay. We spent most of our time on the back deck and in the huge backyard. The house has everything you need for a group getaway. Cheers
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and great house. Lovely outdoor area and property very clean.
Very happy with our stay, thank you guys!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Trish W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pet friendly accommodation
New kitchen and bathrooms; comfortable beds, great secure yard for your pets. Close to the bay and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Giovanna C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easter break
Great location and a good outdoor entertainment/ cooking area Neat and tidy house that’s recently been renovated. We would stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Fatima

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
House is close to the beach and shops. Its fully furnished and very big area good for groups of people.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022