# The Tomaree Family Retreat Near Shoal Bay Beach Shoal Bay, New South Wales, Australia (general area) ## About the house Both self-contained levels are booked together as one stay. The floors have identical layouts and separate external access, with no internal connection. The air-conditioned duplex suits extended families or groups seeking separate living spaces. Each floor has an open-plan living and dining area with two leather lounges, a leather chair, a flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi and a six-seat dining table. Wraparound balconies have outdoor seating and distant water views. Each fully equipped kitchen includes a large two-door refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, oven, rangehood, stove, toaster, dishes and silverware. Upstairs has a queen bedroom with a flat-screen TV, a double bedroom with sliding doors to the balcony, and a twin bedroom with two single beds. Downstairs repeats this arrangement. All six bedrooms have ceiling fans. Each floor has a full bathroom with a deep soaking bathtub and separate rainfall shower, plus a second toilet in the laundry: two bathrooms and four toilets in total. Each laundry has a washing machine and dryer. Linen packs and towels are provided, and beds are made for arrival. There is off-street parking for three cars, space for two additional cars on the street, and room for boat parking. Street parking is free. A garage and smoke detector are included among the facilities. Shoal Bay Beach is 200 m away. The beach curves 2.5 km from Tomaree Head to Nelson Bay and offers swimming, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding, with equipment hire available daily during school holidays, long weekends and Easter. The beachside reserve has barbecue facilities and picnic tables. Mount Tomaree is less than 1 km further along the foreshore. Waterfront eateries, bars and shops, including the Country Club Hotel, are nearby; Nelson Bay township is a five-minute drive away. Guests: 12 Bedrooms: 6 Beds: 8 Bathrooms: 2 Upstairs bedroom 1 · 1 beds · One queen bed; flat-screen TV and ceiling fan. Upstairs bedroom 2 · 1 beds · One double bed; ceiling fan and sliding doors to the balcony. Upstairs bedroom 3 · 2 beds · Two single beds and a ceiling fan. Downstairs bedroom 4 · 1 beds · One queen bed; flat-screen TV and ceiling fan. Downstairs bedroom 5 · 1 beds · One double bed; ceiling fan and sliding doors to the balcony. Downstairs bedroom 6 · 2 beds · Two single beds and a ceiling fan. Air conditioning: Yes · The duplex is air-conditioned. Wi-Fi: Yes · Wi-Fi is available in the living areas on both floors. Parking: Yes · Off-street parking for three cars, space for two additional cars on the street, and room for boat parking. Street parking is free; a garage is also available. Kitchen: Yes · Each floor has a fully equipped kitchen with a large two-door refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, oven, rangehood, stove, toaster, dishes and silverware. Washing machine: Yes · Each floor has a laundry with a washing machine and dryer. Shoal Bay Beach is 200 m away, and Nelson Bay township is a five-minute drive away. Both floors have external access only, with no internal connection; consider this layout when staying with young children or guests with reduced mobility. Maximum occupancy is 12 guests. The booking includes the entire two-storey duplex. Children aged 2–12 and infants under 2 are welcome. Check-in: 15:00 Check-out: 10:00 [Visit host website](https://alloggio.com.au/listings/the-tomaree-family-retreat-near-shoal-bay-beach/?utm_source=chucho.ai&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=book_direct) [The house](https://chucho.ai/discover/en/homes/the-tomaree-family-retreat-near-shoal-bay-beach/house) [What it has](https://chucho.ai/discover/en/homes/the-tomaree-family-retreat-near-shoal-bay-beach/amenities) [Where it is & what to do](https://chucho.ai/discover/en/homes/the-tomaree-family-retreat-near-shoal-bay-beach/location) [Things to know](https://chucho.ai/discover/en/homes/the-tomaree-family-retreat-near-shoal-bay-beach/things-to-know) [After you book](https://chucho.ai/discover/en/homes/the-tomaree-family-retreat-near-shoal-bay-beach/after-booking) [All photos](https://chucho.ai/discover/en/homes/the-tomaree-family-retreat-near-shoal-bay-beach/photos)