Within a span of three decades, Shellharbour, located 104 km (64.6 miles) south of Sydney on Australia’s eastern coast, went from being a tranquil, sleepy seaside village to a bustling town. Shellharbour, which is the Greater Wollongong area’s southern extremity, is home to a beautiful, peaceful, charming, and timeless harbour, an equally gorgeous promenade, some beautiful residential spaces and homes, stunning beaches, sprawling, verdant parklands, and more. It is an excellent place to stay if you want to avoid the crowd and yet be able to explore all the things to do in Wollongong. Shellharbour also has tons of things, attractions, and activities for visitors to see and do as well. If you’re travelling to this beautiful, booming town, stay comfortably at one of our recommended accommodations. Scroll down to see the best Stayz vacation rentals in Shellharbour, Australia.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 08, 2024.
1. Elegant apartment with gorgeous sea view (from USD 312)
Located within walking distance of the Tasman Sea and offering serene water views, this holiday rental in Shellharbour is perfect for large groups or families. Rent this place and unwind in its airy and bright living spaces. The fully furnished living room with plush sofas invites you to watch TV or play Nintendo Switch games for entertainment. The kitchen at this apartment is adequately equipped to satisfy your culinary needs. Cook delicious meals and snacks for indoor dining or pack them for a picnic at the nearby beach.
Indulge in myriads of water activities at the beach or explore the local restaurants, cafes, shops, and other popular attractions, all within walking distance from this place.
2. Luxurious home with a large pool (from USD 545)
Book a stay at this incredible luxury accommodation in Shellharbour and indulge in a peaceful seaside family vacation. Perfect for large groups, this home is conveniently located within walking distance of the Shellharbour village, making it ideal for exploring the local eateries and attractions. It also places you near beaches and offers opportunities for indulging in water activities.
This holiday rental boasts modern amenities, including a spacious living area with immaculate furniture and entertainment options. You can enjoy watching TV, reading a book, or playing with your loved ones in its fully air-conditioned space. There’s a large, well-equipped kitchen, perfect for your culinary adventures. Cook snacks and meals and savour them on the balcony with majestic sea views or lounge by the poolside with new cocktail mixes.
3. Vintage Australian cottage (from USD 138)
Enjoy living like a local in this vintage, classic Australian beach cottage all done up in shades of summer and pastel, located right on Addison Street in the heart of Shellharbour. The gorgeous, 1917-built three-bedroom cottage features two queen beds and two single beds, an open-plan lounge room, sun room, and even a well-equipped kitchen with modern appliances and cooking basics. Sip on a coffee on the gorgeous deck complete with a secluded backyard, making for wonderful evenings in Shellharbour.
Top guest reviews
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barring pet fees other costs should be reflected in the advertised priceplenty of space to relax and the beds are most comfortablethe christmas decorations and furnishingsthe beds are comfortable and linen more than adequateperhaps lacking air conditioning and wi-fi but ample fans negated aircon' wi-fi can be over come with self management, and these items would require increased rentCleanliness:
it was beautiful and clean and just what we neededbeautiful house, clean and everything we needed for our staythe manicured lawn was lovely to look out over having a quite drink on the enormous veranda at the end of our exhausting daysa quaint older style house that was spacious and very cleankitchen ideal especially for entertainingHost:
communication with owner was really easyabsolutely gorgeous cottage so close to all major amenitiesfeel that we should have been contacted prior to both of these events occurringvery well presentedlovely shops and cafes along the way too and we even managed a day trip to sydneyRead more reviewsLocation:
it is so convenient to the villageit's in the perfect location, not too close to the shops, but not too far eitherthe cottage is in a great location, easy walking distance from shops and restaurants in the village, the ocean pool and the beachthe village has everything amazing eateries and a choice of great barsgreat shops down in the village on the way to the water
4. Water's edge beach home (from USD 266)
How’d you like to live right on the water’s edge in Shellharbour? This beauty of a four-bedroom beach house is the absolute perfect haven for your beach holiday, lying just steps from the lovely waters of the Tasman Sea, as well as all cafes, boutiques, restaurants and shops of Shellharbour. Featuring a king bed, a queen bed, two double beds, and two single beds, the gorgeous house features a modern kitchen perfect for whipping up meals, a spacious living area with a large, flat-screen TV, and a stainless steel barbecue with alfresco seating. And of course, South Shellharbour beach is just a two-minute walk from the house!
Top guest reviews
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location was amazing to the rock pools and walksCleanliness:
it is great that all the linen is supplied - clean and everything you need is catered forfantastic holiday house well presented spotless and perfect positionbeds were very comfortable and cleanHost:
the property manager was most helpful as welljohn was very helpful and great with our enquiryeverything needed and more was theregreat for extended families friendly hoststhere was a friendly and helpful local contact to welcome us on arrivalRead more reviewsLocation:
its a terrific location and great for a fmaily holidaygreat house great location and excellent communication with ownerthe beach was close by with great bodyboarding for the avid teenagersseahaven is a spacious home in a brilliant locationa great place for a coastal getaway
5. Modern, one-bedroom ground-floor unit (from USD 140)
Located on John Street right opposite Shellharbour Beachside Holiday Park, this modern, one-bedroom getaway is the perfect vacation rental for those who wish to explore Shellharbour and everything it has to offer. The White House in Shellharbour has a ground-floor, self-contained unit featuring a king bed in the bedroom, a large, comfy lounge with a flat-screen TV, a kitchenette with a fridge and dishwasher, a large laundry/shower, and a beautiful nook in the garden outside with water body/features and alfresco seating.
Top guest reviews
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ample room for two great bed excellent amenities lovely gardenhad everything you might need and very comfortable and convenientCleanliness:
found it clean and quietthe house is very clean spacious and comfortablethe apartment is light bright and cleanthe space is wonderful with a great feel and so cleanthe unit was immaculately clean and i'm a great location will be back if in the neighborhoodRead more reviewsLocation:
great location within walking distance to beaches rock pools and villagevery comfortable spacious well equipped close to the beach and would stay again if in the areathe apartment is in a great location and rosalynne was a wonderful host
6. Blue and white seaside cottage (from USD 292)
If you’re travelling to Shellharbour with your beloved pet, then stay in this gorgeous blue and white themed, three-bedroom beach cottage from where a path across the verdant backyard leads right onto Shellharbour South Beach! Featuring one queen, two double, and four single beds, the cottage also has a full kitchen, a beautiful, comfy lounge with DVD player and TV and even some games and books, as well as an indoor dining area right next to it. What’s more, there’s even alfresco dining, complete with an umbrella and a BBQ. Grab the banana lounges and beach chairs provided at this long-term accommodation in Shellharbour and head out to the beach, or simply stroll down to the village five minutes away for days of excitement, entertainment and fun.
Top guest reviews
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plenty of room for 5 adults and 3 children and everything included that we could needcomfy beds and couchesvery cozy and cuteit was super comfy and cleanplenty of towels and blankets and the aircon worked brilliantlyCleanliness:
beautifully decorated and some lovely pictures of when the house was first builtHost:
the owner had a great communication and helped us all along the staykids and dog could wander safely to the beachmillie (cavoodle) loved having run of the yard and greeted every visitor to the beacheven she mailed our missed iphone charger to our homethe property was well appointed and spotless on arrivalRead more reviewsLocation:
great beach cottage in a great locationit is just a short stroll out the back gate to a very lovely beachit was just 1 min walk to beach and 4min drive to new woolworthlounge needs a good cleanloved that the beach was just a short walk away
7. Nautical-themed holiday home (from USD 114)
Stay in this gorgeous, nautical-themed holiday home in the heart of Shellharbour. Featuring three bedrooms with a queen bed, a double bed, and two single beds, the beautiful, lovely property features a modern kitchen with all modern cooking basics and appliances, a cosy dining area with seating for six, and a comfy lounge room with DVD player and TV perfect for entertainment. The outdoors are gorgeous, to say the least, with an enclosed verdant yard and a barbecue area with alfresco seating and open-fire barbecue perfect for grilling in the evening with family and friends. What’s more, the property is a stone’s throw from all major dining, entertainment, and shopping in Shellharbour.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
we had 4 adults and 1 childclean, comfortable and roomy houseit was very comfortable and homelyowner is fantastic to liaise withgrass could of been mowed,third bedroom had no privacy at allCleanliness:
clean houseHost:
very well thought outgreat hosts, very organized and attentive in instructions, house rules, & availability if neededwe would definately recommend mel verde to other students wanting more comfortable quiet accomodationi would recommend mel vedere to anyone wanting to enjoy a lovely relaxed holiday in very nice surroundingsi don't normally do reviews but thought this property deserved oneRead more reviewsLocation:
a great house friendly vibe great location easy access to beaches ,restaurants, clubs, pubs ,cafe life style check in check out easy togreat locationgreat locationgreat locationclose to everywhere
Seaside stay in Shellharbour
Staying at one of these gorgeous properties in Shellharbour is the very epitome of living like an Aussie, and making your vacation a lot more enjoyable and fun. Choose from these stunning, vintage, and modern Stayz accommodations in Shellharbour, Australia to make the most of your seaside fun in the Land Down Under. You can also check out some of the Airbnb vacation rentals at this place.
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