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Reviews
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 360 sq m
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Home away from Home without the hassles
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Amenities
Hot tub
Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (21 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
No cots or similar available
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 3 total
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking not allowed within 4 meteres of buildings
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number STRA PID-STRA-69-2
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Maitland
Located in Raymond Terrace, a neighbourhood in Maitland, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Pacific Dunes Golf Course and Oakvale Farm and Fauna World are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Hunter Region Botanic Gardens and Maitland Regional Art Gallery. Maitland Showground and Newcastle Showground are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Raymond Terrace, NSW
What's nearby
- Nargoon Reserve - 1 min drive - 1.6 km
- University of Newcastle - 23 min drive - 24.2 km
- John Hunter Hospital - 30 min drive - 30.7 km
- Newcastle Civic Theater - 32 min drive - 33.0 km
- Newcastle Beach - 35 min drive - 34.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 3 min drive
- McDonald's - 6 min drive
- Junction Inn Hotel - 4 min drive
- Raymond Terrace Bowling Club - 4 min drive
- KFC - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.0/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.2/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
16 March 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Taylor H.
31 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Taylor H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Deborah V.
3 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Deborah V.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Amanda R.
4 April 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short Stopover
Amanda R.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Jan T.
6 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Very convenient
Jan T.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christine B.
30 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent. Dogs have a yard to run in
Christine B.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Carolyn H.
6 June 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Generous hosts
Carolyn H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Adam Q.
1 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Value
Adam Q.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Judy M.
16 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet
Judy M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Miranda J.
22 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Handy location
Miranda J.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Bruce
13 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Bruce
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jefferson T.
6 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dog Friendly, Lovely, and Quiet Place
Jefferson T.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Patrick W.
5 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient and comfortable
Patrick W.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carol B.
6 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was lovely with everything we needed
Carol B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Richard B.
22 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Review
Richard B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Terri S.
7 November 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location
Terri S.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Monique G.
23 December 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little home away from home cottage. Owners are very friendly. Cooked breakfast 10/10!
Monique G.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Beverley E.
29 November 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just Perfect
Beverley E.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Allan T.
1 September 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Allan T.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified
6/10 Okay
Kirstie K.
19 February 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Impromptu Stay
Kirstie K.
Verified
8/10 Good
Robert H.
10 February 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable cottage
Robert H.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rodney W.
7 April 2025
Liked: Location
Rodney W.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
About the host
Hosted by Peter and Glenys Francis
Languages:
English
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