10/10 Excellent
Gavin
Travelled with partner
23 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gavin
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Entire apartment
Whale Studio Suite Fisherman's Bay
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Reviews
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire apartment
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 219 sq m
Popular amenities
- Spa pool
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Outdoor space
Explore the area
Fisherman’s Bay, NSW
- Tomaree National ParkPlace, Tomaree National Park1 min walk
- Stockton BeachPlace, Stockton Beach6 min drive
- Birubi BeachPlace, Birubi Beach8 min drive
- Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)26 min drive
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About the area
Fishermans Bay
When you stay at this apartment in Fishermans Bay, you'll be near the beach and steps from Tomaree National Park. .This apartment is 1.8 mi (3 km) from Worimi Regional Park and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Birubi Beach.
What's nearby
- Tomaree National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Stockton Beach - 6 min drive - 2.3 km
- Worimi Regional Park - 7 min drive - 2.7 km
- Birubi Beach - 8 min drive - 2.7 km
- Boat Harbour Beach - 10 min drive - 5.4 km
Getting around
- Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
- Crest Birubi Beach - 6 min drive
- Anna Bay - 5 min drive
- The Coffee Maker - 14 min drive
- Fingal Bay Cafe - 21 min drive
- Moby's Bar - 14 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Whale Studio Suite Fisherman's Bay
Whale Suite is 19m2, well appointed and cosy, perfect for time away alone or a couples retreat.
The suite is located on the ground floor of a home with the option to bring your friends along, with another mirror studio apartment next door called Dolphin studio.
In the room is a queen size bed, small dining table and two chairs, a side bench with a bar fridge, a convection microwave, Nespresso coffee machine, toaster and kettle. The studio also features a flatscreen TV with Netflix, air conditioning, and an ensuite with bath tub and shower, toilet and vanity. Free Wifi is included.
Glass sliding doors lead out to a shared covered deck where whales are often observed while you sit at the outdoor furnishings enjoying a beveridge. Guests also have use of a shared outdoor Balinese inspired spa tub, with a quite outdoor seated area, a BBQ and outdoor shower. There is also a shared laundry with front loader washing machine, dryer, laundry sink and an extra toilet with an outdoor clothes line to the side of the apartment.
Please note decking is privatised but shared. Please note the room is located underneath a house. Please note should you wish privacy in the spa area, you can lock the laundry door, that way the other guests will respect your privacy.
Please respect other guests may be staying next door and that the spa closes at 10pm and quiet hours commence.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a refrigerator and a microwave.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access.
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
- Hot tub
Internet
- Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- No on-site parking available
Food and drink
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
Bedrooms
- Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Fireplace
Entertainment
- Netflix
- Smart TV
- Streaming services
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- No lift
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- Near a health/beauty spa
Things to do
- Birdwatching nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Whale watching 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
- Property does not allow children
- Unit size: 205 square feet
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:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
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 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 2316, PID-STRA-21571
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Whale Studio Suite Fisherman's Bay Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
Dale R.
25 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint getaway
Exquisitely maintained and presented, perfect for a couple planning to be largely at the beach or out and about. Very small and shared deck meant limited privacy. Stunning bathroom. Expensive considering no lounge area; just bedroom.
Dale R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023