Shelter Malua

A classic 1970’s beach shack on a tranquil cove on the mid-South Coast. As seen on Broadsheet, The Design Files and Qantas Travel Mag.

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☼ South Coast NSW

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Australia’s favourite beach shack

Enjoy our award-winning classic 1970’s beachfront shack in Malua Bay on the NSW South Coast, offering uninterrupted ocean views and direct access to the sand. Designed for families and couples seeking a peaceful coastal escape, it combines the laid-back feel of the original home with modern and design comforts. You can’t help but relax here. Glimpses of turquoise water filter through every window.

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A house with a modern black exterior and large windows, surrounded by lush green trees and bushes, with a white patio umbrella and outdoor furniture on a deck outside.

“Once you step onto the expansive terrace at the back of the house - and take in the exquisite, tranquil view over a secluded cove - you’ll be enveloped by a zen-like calm”

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Black background with the word "timeout" written in large, outlined, stylized font.
The text 'Good Weekend' in black font on a white background.
Broadsheet logo with a stylized circular emblem to the left of the word 'Broadsheet' in black text on a white background.
Travel Inside logo with the words "Travel Inside" in black font and an arrow pointing to the right.
Kitchen with a large window, wooden cabinets, a sink, countertop appliances, and utensils.
A blurred view of a seaside landscape with clear water, rocks, and foliage, viewed from a porch or deck with a dining table and a cup and plate of food in the foreground.
A white round table with three wooden stools, a bottle, and two glasses of white wine. There is a wall with a large abstract painting and a paper lantern light fixture.
A cozy living room corner featuring a striped beige couch with a patterned black and white pillow, and a wooden bookshelf with books and a small vintage-style speaker on top, with sunlight streaming through the window.
View of a river with gentle waves, surrounded by rocks and greenery, seen through a frame of tree branches and leaves.
Ceramic pitcher and cup on a wooden shelf inside a cabinet, illuminated by sunlight.
Close-up view of a bed with beige bedding and decorative pillows, viewed through a narrow door or window frame, with sunlight casting shadows on the wall.
A metal fire pit with bright flames is in the foreground, surrounded by grass, small plants, and tree stumps. In the background, you can see a body of water and trees. The scene appears to be outdoors near a lake or river.
A small wooden table with a stack of books, a coffee mug, and a blanket on a beige armchair in a cozy living room.
Tall trees with white bark and green leaves against a blue sky with some clouds.
View of the ocean through a window, with a tree on the left and some greenery on the right side. Part of a chair and a pillow are visible in the foreground.
View of the ocean with blue water and white shoreline, surrounded by trees and vegetation.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel oven, a white countertop, a sink with a faucet, and a window with a view of trees outside. On the shelf next to the window are a pitcher, a jar, and a small container. The sunlight creates shadows on
A view of the ocean with rocks and trees on the shore, seen from a balcony or outdoor seating area with a blurred table in the foreground holding a cup and food.
Interior of a room with a white round table, two wooden stools, a wall-mounted abstract painting, a hanging paper lantern, a bottle, and two glasses of white wine.
A cozy corner of a living room with a beige couch and a decorative pillow featuring a black and white geometric pattern. In the background, a wooden bookshelf holds books and a vintage-style radio. The room has natural light coming through a sheer cu
View of a beach with turquoise water, rocky shoreline, and lush green trees framing the scene.
The image shows two beige ceramic pitchers placed on a wooden shelf inside a cabinet with a glass door. The sunlight casts a shadow of the pitchers on the back wall of the cabinet.
A cozy bed with a beige sheet and multiple pillows, including a geometric-patterned pillow, illuminated by soft warm light, seen through a doorway.
A backyard scene near a body of water with green grass, trees, bushes, and a fire burning in a metal fire pit.
A wooden coffee table with a book titled 'RECLAIMED' and a ceramic mug filled with coffee, positioned in front of a beige sofa with striped fabric and pillows, in a room with wooden flooring.
View of a tall tree with a light-colored trunk and numerous branches, some green foliage on the left side, set against a blue sky with a few clouds.
Looking through a window at a balcony overlooking the ocean with trees and bushes nearby, in an overcast setting.
View of the ocean with trees in the foreground and rocky shoreline, taken through a black fence, with a finger partially blocking the bottom left corner.
A beige ceramic vase filled with cotton branches sits on a wooden shelf. Two books rest against the side of the shelf titled "New Nordic Houses" and "The Original Houses."

● Life at Shelter

Stays. Events. Photoshoots.

Shelter Malua isn’t just a place to stay — it’s a backdrop for whatever magic you’re planning. Book it for slow, salt-air weekends, sunrise coffee on the deck and long beach days with your favourite people. Planning a photoshoot? The ocean is your lighting department. Hosting something special? Intimate celebrations, creative retreats, and beautifully curated gatherings feel right at home here. However you use it, this is beachfront that shows up properly.

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  • "This place is amazing. We loved our stay. The view from the deck is incredible. The little bay down the steps is peaceful and quiet."

    — Claire, Airbnb

  • "Shelter at Malua Bay was everything we were looking for after a tiring term. The beautiful bay was literally in our backyard. The views from the expansive deck were amazing"

    — Carole, Airbnb

  • "Shelter Malua is THE MOST STUNNING patch of paradise we have ever experienced! Opening the front door to the spectacular view quite literally takes your breath away & that’s just the beginning!"

    — Nicole, Airbnb

  • "Shelter is poetic. From the lull of the ocean and salty breeze, to the calming and stylish, minimalist lines of the updated home. We enjoyed our short stay, immensely, and did not want to leave!"

    — Annabelle, Airbnb

  • "This place was amazing! We were looking for a place by the beach to enjoy a few relaxing days and we couldn’t have picked better. Everything was as described but even better when you see it in person."

    - Shelley, Airbnb

  • "This home is so beautiful and relaxing. Our family enjoyed really unplugging from our busy lives to enjoy the beautiful view but also the direct access to the beach and sitting by the warm fire pit at night, it was absolutely perfect!! "

    - Helen, Airbnb

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Whether you’re curious about life at Shelter, hoping to visit, or looking to host an event or photoshoot here, we’re here to talk.