About this space

Tucked at the south end of the Salt at Shoal Bay property, Salt Three – The Cottage is a freestanding, two-storey retreat offering privacy, natural light, and a relaxed, design-conscious layout—ideal for lifestyle, product, and editorial shoots.

With its own driveway, private access, and elevated outlooks, this self-contained shoot location blends coastal ease with functional versatility. Inside, the cottage includes two bedrooms—one queen and one king (convertible to two singles)—plus a queen sofa bed in the open-plan living zone, making it adaptable for content that requires sleep, rest, or guest setups.

The interior features lofty raked ceilings in the bedrooms and a seamless kitchen, dining, and living area that opens onto a generous outdoor courtyard. This zone is designed to flow—creating a natural extension of your shoot environment, whether you’re capturing golden hour through wide glass doors or staging alfresco dining scenes with the headlands as your backdrop.

The styling is clean and minimal, with white walls, warm tones, and soft textures. Light moves beautifully throughout the day, bouncing off timber elements and casting subtle shadows that elevate detail shots or slower editorial frames. The inclusion of a wood fireplace, air-conditioning, and full kitchen and laundry allows for comfortable full-day production or lifestyle content creation with ease.

Outdoors, you’ll find a private BBQ area, a deck with dining space, and an outdoor shower—each positioned to make the most of the natural surrounds while offering a layered, shoot-ready setting that’s easy to dress or adapt.

Located in Shoal Bay, Port Stephens, Salt Three provides a thoughtfully styled space with strong creative appeal. It’s ideal for fashion, wellness, food, or product shoots where privacy, soft light, and a coastal atmosphere are key.