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A beach house with colour!

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Outdoor dining
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Exterior

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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.

Property manager

Steve Barratt

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage and a carport

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • 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 a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,615 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that 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 any lifts

Property is also known as

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

About the area

Map
Shoal Bay, NSW

What's nearby

  • Shoal Bay Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • West Nelson Bay - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Nelson Head Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Nelson Bay Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.9 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

Frequently asked questions

Is A beach house with colour! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A beach house with colour!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A beach house with colour!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A beach house with colour! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Shoal Bay Beach and Wreck Beach. Zenith Beach and Box Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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A beach house with colour! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

david c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Lovely House

This is a great property very close to the beach and shops.Plenty of room to park cars.A very nice rear deck and barbeque.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

LEONIE D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage review

Lovely little cottage, good location Equipped with everything.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay at the bay.

Beautiful relaxed little cottage. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

scott g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Madolly

Check in smooth,house has everything you need,good location close to shops ,beach,walks and puppy was happy
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

jo A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas visit

A lovey house and location that met our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another fantastic stay at Madolly Cottage

My family has grown up coming to Madolly Cottage during Easter breaks and have loved the space. Great new additions with outside chairs and door. 2nd bathroom a great extra. We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great hosts! Top location!

Steve and Jackie really came through for us after the huge storms in Port Stephens left us without power. Such great hosts! Despite the wild weather the location of the house is perfect to enjoy Shoal Bay on a budget. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Juanita K.

wonderful stay.

Great place. Loved the covered outdoor area. Well equipped cottage, everything you need to cook for yourselves. Great location, Beach and cafes a few minutes walk away. All enclosed yard, so was great for our fur child.

8/10 Good

Kara S.

Relaxing & Holiday Homely

We enjoyed our Stay. Would love to have stayed longer. Although there was a cockroach problem
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Robert N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kai P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

lynsey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Robyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yearly catch up at Shoal Bay

We very much enjoyed your house howevera small arm chair for the lounge room would have been good although we did sit outside quite a bit. It was raining a lot and the lounge was a bit cosy for three adult ladies. Maybe replace the couch in the sleepout with a chair that can be moved into the lounge area as I know it’s quite small. Overall, we enjoyed our stay very much. The chair from our side got hard to sit in after a while and the bean bags ok for kids. A couple of pot holders would be good too.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liesl T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank you

Fabulous!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

KYLIE W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Madolly Cottage Winter Getaway

Well presented, clean fresh & vibrant! Thoroughly enjoyed the location & everything offered here in this family beach cottage. Proximity to all that Port Stephens has to offer is perfect & the fact our furry kids Willoh & Ellie could join us on our winter getaway was very much appreciated & added to our enjoyable stay at Shoal Bay. The street is quiet & peaceful & our privacy was allowed in the design & layout of the cottage & its enclosed undercover patio & yard! Highly Recommend...thank you Stephen...you were exceptional also in communication & care.

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

jacque k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

2 night stay with my adult children and our golden. Fantastic location, easy walking to Shoal bay foreshore. The house was clean and tidy with great outdoor space.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Jamie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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