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Waterside Retreat @ Blacksmiths Beach

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waterside Retreat @ Blacksmiths Beach

Swimming… Surfing ... Fishing ... Boating ... Relaxing! Waterside Retreat has it all!

The Waterside Retreat is a surprisingly spacious 2 bedroom cottage, sleeping 5, a great place to relax and unwind with family and friends.

Patrolled Blacksmiths Beach is only a 5 minute level walk and the beautiful Swansea Channel is a short stroll across the reserve.

Boats ramps accessing Lake Macquarie and the ocean are less than 100m away.

Sleeping up to 5 people, Waterside Retreat has a modern interior and is deceptively spacious with 2 large bedrooms, a lounge and a front sitting room with divan and easy chair.

Relax with a cuppa and enjoy the view towards the channel from the front porch.

The fully equipped eat-in kitchen has a dishwasher, full size fridge, microwave, upright stove with oven, large bench with stools, breakfast table and Smart TV.

The lounge room has a large comfy leather couch with plenty of room for everyone to relax, chat and watch a movie on the Smart TV.

The main bedroom has a queen bed, Smart TV (with Fetch Box) and plenty of room for your clothing in the built-in wardrobe. Just off the bedroom is an area that can be used as a parent’s retreat to sit and soak up the view.

The second bedroom has 2 king single beds and plenty of cupboard space – with books, games and toys.

The front room has a divan which can be set up as a comfy 5th bed as well as a lounge chair to relax and read a book.

The bathroom has a shower and bath with separate toilet and there's an additional toilet just outside the back door.

The separate laundry has a washing machine and dryer and an extra fridge.

Out the back is an undercover alfresco area with a BBQ and seating. There is also a shower to wash off the sand from the beach.

Free parking on premises in a quiet, safe neighbourhood.

Property manager

Marina

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator (full size)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the lake
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Power boating nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Unit size: 1615 sq ft (150 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 PID-STRA-13554

Property is also known as

Waterside Retreat Blacksmiths
Waterside Retreat @ Blacksmiths Beach Newcastle
Waterside Retreat @ Blacksmiths Beach Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

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Blacksmiths, NSW

What's nearby

  • Blacksmiths Beach - 9 min walk
  • Belmont Golf Course - 5 min drive
  • Lake Macquarie - 7 min drive
  • John Hunter Hospital - 20 min drive
  • Newcastle Beach - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Kotara Station - 21 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Mamma's Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Orana Hotel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Mai Thai Restaurant NSW - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterside Retreat @ Blacksmiths Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterside Retreat @ Blacksmiths Beach ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterside Retreat @ Blacksmiths Beach ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterside Retreat @ Blacksmiths Beach located?

Located in Blacksmiths, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Byrnes Reserve and Lake Macquarie. Blacksmiths Beach and Moon Island Nature Reserve are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Waterside Retreat @ Blacksmiths Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karla P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous little waterside cottage
This is a great place to stay. It's deceptively very spacious and perfect for a family of 5. It is a short walk to everything - the beach, shops, a cool little cafe and an excellent pub. The house was spotless, well furnished and had all the mod-cons we needed. It exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little family weekend away
Such a beautiful stay, so close to everything and the home was lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
This property is awesome. Great, funky little house with enough room for 3 active boys(2 teenagers). Beautiful location... 30 seconds to the canal (managed to catch a few leatherjackets) and about 5 mins walk to the beach and break wall. 1 minute if you're lazy and drive! Unfortunately, we only stayed 1 of our 3 nights due to Covid but we'd all love to come back another time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul M., Sydney, NSW

Liked: Cleanliness
Water retreat at Blacksmiths
Had a lovely stay at the property - very convenient to all things our family love - Surfing; Fishing and Beach Walks. Property was great - more spacious than we realised. Will certainly be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean and quiet bungalow, good to get away & leave the city behind, good position, within walking distance to the beach and the pub.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn M., Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect escape
A great weekend away with our two and four year olds boys. The home was perfectly equipped and very comfortable. We couldn’t ask for more.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Glenn T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, nice clean property.
Easy check in/oit amd close to lots of local things to do.

8/10 Good

Maria S., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Location is good
Property is perfect for what we wanted, just that the neighbours are too close for my liking eg. fence is low no privacy and the neighbour decides to cut the lawn and edges at 8am on a Sunday morning but otherwise fine.