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Illaroo House · Heated pool · Pets · Sleeps 10

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A pool area with stone steps leading into the water, surrounded by a white fence and greenery.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a wooden table and white chairs.
A modern outdoor pool area with a glass barrier, a white lounge chair, and a pebble-tiled walkway.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large island with stools, and a window with a view.
A pathway with stone steps leading to a grassy area.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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Shoal Bay, NSW
  • Place, Tomaree National Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Shoal Bay Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Zenith Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Shoal Bay

With a stay at this vacation home in Shoal Bay, you'll be by the sea, just a 3-minute walk from Tomaree National Park and 8 minutes by foot from Wreck Beach. .This vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Box Beach and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Shoal Bay Beach.

What's nearby

  • Tomaree National Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Shoal Bay Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Zenith Beach - 4 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Nelson Bay Golf Club - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Zenith Cafe, Restaurant and Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dolphin Watch Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Magnolia. - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Atmos - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Long Boat Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Illaroo House · Heated pool · Pets · Sleeps 10

Heated pool, so the swimming season here runs a lot longer than you would expect.

Four bedrooms, sleeps 10, and two dogs are welcome. There is a big garden with a kids slide and a fire pit, a north facing front deck that gets the morning sun, and a bay window looking straight at the mountains.

Short walk to Shoal Bay, Box and Wreck Beaches. If there is something that would make your stay easier, just ask. We are usually able to sort it.

Illaroo sits on a spacious corner block. It features four bedrooms sleeping up to 10, including a perfect rumpus room with bunks for the kids to claim straight away.

The bay window in the master bedroom captures great of the mountains, ideal for a quiet morning coffee. Outside, the north-facing front deck gets all the morning sun. The backyard comes fully equipped with a large pool, fire pit, a slide for little ones, and plenty of lawn for games and dogs to roam.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 2,202 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 2202 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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-83589

Illaroo House · Heated pool · Pets · Sleeps 10 Reviews

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10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
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10/10

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved our stay at Illaroo House..Beautiful accommodation..Wonderfullocation.Beautifully appointed.We had an amazing stay..
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was amazing! Clean, beautifully styled, comfortable and accommodating to your every need. The outside area is stunning, with the pool and entertainment area. I will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026