Looking for the perfect laid-back beach house to enjoy while holidaying in Port Stephens? Look no further than The Sand! The awesome views over Shoal Bay Beach and Port Stephens Harbour are second to none, and you can stroll across the road and be on gorgeous Shoal Bay Beach in seconds. Shoal Bay Beach is renowned for being Port Stephens' most beautiful beach - thats why it's so often used in advertising for the area - and it's easy to see why it's so loved by all. This long, arcing beach swoops around from one of the volcanic headland peaks, and with this dramatic backdrop and the two-tone aqua and blue water, it feels like you're in the South Pacific or Whitsundays. You wont be competing for space on this vast beach - theres oodles of room to set up your sun shade and beach chairs and all the room you need to throw a frisbee around or have a game of beach cricket. Regardless of the tide, Shoal Bay beach is always seaweed-free and perfect for swimming. The golden sands are infused with millions of tiny seashells, treasures that children have delighted in collecting for generations. Whether you want to play beach sports, use water crafts, build sandcastles, collect seashells or sit back and relax while gazing at the picture-perfect panorama, theres no better place to do it than Shoal Bay Beach. With your beach house just footsteps away, imagine the convenience of being able to leave the car at home, walk across the road to the beach and pop back to The Sand at any time to grab food, refreshments, a kayak or a holiday novel. Talk about the ultimate beach holiday luxury! The Sand is also only a short walk to Shoal Bays shops, cafes, restaurants and Country Club and is a five minute drive to Nelson Baytown centre and marina. It's even located just a few hundred metres from cycle paths to walk, bike or scooter into Nelson Bay or out to Fingal Bay. The Sand has the original character and charm of a traditional Aussie beach house. Sleeping up to 7 guests, the first floor has jaw-dropping views over the aqua blue waters of Shoal Bay and beyond. Despite its vintage charm some updated creature comforts include ceiling fans, free wi-fi and reverse cycle air conditioning. Adding to the coastal vibe are no-fuss timber floors throughout and comfortable furnishings. The lounge and dining area is open-plan, each seat eight and are blessed with the stunning water views. Theres a bathroom and separate toilet, shared by the master bedroom, equipped with a king bed, the second bedroom with a queen bed and the third bedroom which has two single beds. The ground floor has a room with two singles off the lounge room. Please note there is just one bathroom. In keeping with the casual beachy aesthetic, the ground floor has uber cool and practical painted concrete floors. Theres a fourth bedroom with two single beds and another living area, perfect for the kids to use or when you just want your own space. Rounding out all the necessities is a laundry with washer and dryer and an outdoor courtyard with a BBQ, table and chairs and a sun umbrella. Theres also a single car garage, complimented by two off-street car spots. The Sands is an quaint, vintage beach house with mesmerising water views in an enviable position, directly across from the iconic Shoal Bay Beach. Book The Sand now and experience the nostalgic beach house holiday we all dream of. Make your dream a reality! LINEN & TOWELS ARE SUPPLIED and the beds are made with quality white linen. We include in the tariff bed making for 1King, 1 Queen, 1 Double and 2 singles. ACCOMMODATES MAXIMUM 6 adults . You can sleep 8 people in total including children. BOND Sands has a refundable bond of $1000 that is payable with the balance of your accommodation and is refunded 3-5 days from your departure date. BEDDING CONFIGURATION -There are 1 King, 1 Queen, 1 double and 2 singles (2 singles are located on the ground floor). There is only one bathroom so the ground floor single bedroom has to go up the stairs to use the bathroom. Optional extra costs; Port-a-Cot $50 per booking with towel, linen and baby blanket hire. Beach/pool towels are $8 per towel hire/ per booking.   IMPORTANT NOTE: - PLEASE NOTE: PETS, SMOKING INSIDE, BUCKS, HENS, PARTIES, FUNCTIONS, WEDDINGS, SCHOOLIES/TEENAGERS, EXCESS OF GUESTS, POOR BEHAVIOUR, OR LATE NOISE ARE NOT PERMITTED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES AT ANY OF OUR PROPERTIES.  ***This property is located in a quiet residential street which is noise sensitive. Any noise after 10pm that neighbours complain about will result in the loss of your bond. Do not book if you feel that your guests may breach this term and condition. **** ONLY THE NOMINATED GUESTS MAY BE PRESENT AT THE PROPERTY FOR ANY TIME DURING THE STAY. We have a strict policy in relation to 'visitors' to the property, only those nominated and accepted on our booking form are permitted to be on the property. You may not add guests to the booking after the booking has been accepted. Immediate eviction will apply for excess guests not agreed with the owners in advance. A fee of $500 per head will be charged if additional people are found at the property that are not on the booking form. Your tariff will NOT be refunded * Property Features: - Beach - Fishing - Golf - Mountain Biking - Hiking - Fishing Surf - Deepsea Fishing - Fitness Center - Forests - Sailing - Snorkeling - Surfing - Swimming - Walking - Whale Watching - Beach Front A refundable security deposit may be payable to the accommodation provider. If applicable, the accommodation provider will contact you to advise, inclusive of the deposit amount and its payment terms. Upon making your booking, you authorise the accommodation provider to contact you so they can arrange payment of any applicable security deposit.