Castaway Macmasters Beach House | Opposite beach path | Pet friendly
Castaway Macmasters Beach House is superbly located across from the beach access path, just footsteps to the sand, surf and Macmasters Beach ocean pool and its local beachside cafes. A 3 bedroom pole house, Castaway is set amongst coastal native trees, has sheltered deck areas, a cosy fireplace, WIFI, HD Smart TV and includes a late check out for weekend stays. Pup-friendly too for a small dog with the leash free beach zone opposite. Guests can lounge on the rear deck spotting local birdlife, enjoy a beach stroll to local cafes, walk the Bouddhi coast or take an easy coastal drive to explore nearby Avoca, Killcare and Terrigal beaches. Highlights: - A professional hotel-style linen and towel service. - Main queen bedroom with private access to the two-way bathroom (includes shower, vanity and toilet). - 2nd Queen bedroom. - 3rd bedroom has 2 king single beds. * An additional powder room with 2nd toilet. * The living and dining area is a relaxed space with a beachy vibe, and includes a HD TV, ceiling fans and a great slow combustion fireplace (wood supplied). * The living space opens to the large fully secured and covered rear deck. The deck is set above coastal gum trees filled with abundant birdlife and is great for outdoor dining, BBQing and sun lounging. * A very well-equipped kitchen with Nespresso coffee machine. * Our street-to-front door walkway takes you straight to the beach pathway opposite. * A laundry (washing machine only) and a beach shower. * There’s ample parking options including undercover parking for 2 cars and on-street parking next to our walkway. * An easy beach stroll to 2 patrolled surf beaches, cafes and a shallow swimming baths perfect for young families.
PET STAY INFO: Looking for dog friendly holiday accommodation? Castaway is a very popular dog friendly property as the designated leash-free beach zone is from the Macmasters Beach path opposite and north to the lagoon and south Copa beach areas. Pup is permitted inside the house (rules apply) and the rear deck is suitable when out and about as it is fully secured with roof covering. Guest must bring own pet bedding. An additional pet stay cleaning fee ($75) applies per pet stay. Best suited for a small dog. Please note that the yard area around the property is not fenced. Sorry, we no longer accept cat stays.
LOCATION Castaway is conveniently located across from the Macmasters Beach access path. Walk south to the patrolled section of the surf beach, where there is also a shallow swimming baths perfect for families with babies and young children, a playground and a super friendly cafe. Copacabana Beach is also just an easy beach stroll north from the path and also offers a patrolled beach, surfing, great cafes and convenient shops. The unique Cochrane Lagoon is positioned between the two beaches and is an easy 3 min walk. It's perfect for kayaking, exploring the wetlands, fishing and for chilling on its banks feeding the ducks and swans. Walk along the beach in either direction to enjoy breakfast, take-aways for beach picnics or dinner at beach-side cafes at Macmasters and Copacabana beaches or just drinks at the Macmasters Beach Surf Club cafe on Friday and Sunday evenings. Handy to amenities including a bakery, grocery and bottle shop, chemist, hair and beauty salons and a newsagent. Tip..... Take a walk along the beach at dusk and enjoy drinks at the surf club at Macmasters beach on Fri and Sun evenings or wood-fire pizza and tapas at Copacabana beach as you watch the sunset.
Macmasters Beach is a comfortable and scenic 90 min drive north of Sydney CBD on the M1 freeway. The Kincumber Shopping Centre is a good stop for last minute supplies and has a large supermarket, liquor store, chemist, a great green grocer and butcher. There is also an excellent IGA with bottle shop at the smaller Kerta Rd shopping complex near Mitre 10 a bit closer to Macmasters Beach. On the final stretch along the Scenic Road towards Macmasters Beach is a fresh seafood outlet but check opening hrs. If you want to explore further, Bouddhi National Park is nearby providing unique and accessible coastal walking trails and swimming spots. You can drive there and park or walk via the trails that start in the streets behind the surf club. It is great for viewing whales and for swims at Little Beach and Maitland Bay Beach (both unpatrolled). Further along the Killcare peninsula is Killcare beach and Hardy's Bay - a 15 minute drive away with interesting fashion and homeware/gift shopping, renowned Bells restaurant and local cafes, boating and boat hire facilities. There is also a ferry service to Patonga, Ettalong and Palm Beach from Wagstaffe Wharf - great for a day out! Avoca and Terrigal beaches are both 10 and 15 mins drive away and also offer swimming/surfing, shopping and dining. Erina Fair is only a 15 drive away for a full-on shopping centre experience.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Strictly prohibited inside house.
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please empty the dishwasher before you depart.
Please log off all streaming services.
Please leave all wet towels on bathroom floor.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Friend group bookings to a max 4 adults and all must be aged over 25 years. Does not apply for family bookings. Ages of guests must be provided.
All guest must be accommodated in existing beds. No mattresses to be brought into the property. We do not provide a cot. Please bring your own cot.
Guests must follow instructions for keys on arrival and departure. Loss of keys will incur charges for locksmith call out and replacement keys.
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
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 2251, PID-STRA-14494
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Macmasters Beach
Located in Macmasters Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bouddi National Park and Belrose Place Bush Reserve, while Ken Duncan Gallery and Gosford Regional Gallery are cultural highlights. Umina Recreation Centre and Australian Reptile Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Is Castaway Macmasters Beach House | Opposite beach path | Pet friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Castaway Macmasters Beach House | Opposite beach path | Pet friendly?
As of 1 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Castaway Macmasters Beach House | Opposite beach path | Pet friendly on 7 April 2026 start from NZ$485, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Castaway Macmasters Beach House | Opposite beach path | Pet friendly?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Castaway Macmasters Beach House | Opposite beach path | Pet friendly?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Castaway Macmasters Beach House | Opposite beach path | Pet friendly?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Castaway Macmasters Beach House | Opposite beach path | Pet friendly located?
Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Copacabana Beach and Bouddi National Park. Little Beach and Captain Cook Lookout are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Had an amazing two weeks af Castaway, perfect setting in the trees, incredibly clean and every detail thought of for a comfortable stay. The location is wonderful with just a minute or two stroll down the beach path to the stunning McMasters surf. We also loved the ocean pool at the end of the beach and Mac’s cafe. 10/10, can’t wait to be back.
Lucy M.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 January 2026
Thank you Lucy for your very kind review. It was a pleasure to host you and your family. We look forward to welcoming you back again.
Clean, comfortable and convenient! This property was the perfect home base near the beach for our family mini break. Bev is a wonderful host, and made sure we felt welcome. Would love to stay again in the future.
Sonia M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Jayson H.
21 October 2018
Great location, quiet, peaceful and comfortable.
Great location, quiet, peaceful and comfortable.
Jayson H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2020
Thanks Jayson for your review and hope to welcome you back again soon. Bev
Very close walk (2 minutes) to beach,very comfortable house,very clean ,had everything we needed.Comfy beds,lovely linen.Our little dog enjoyed it as well.
A lovely location for those who love the beach and their dogs. Highly recommend if you would like to take your furry family with you.
Marty E.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 April 2020
Thank you Martynne and so glad you enjoyed your stay and the close proximity of the beach. Great to hear pup enjoyed their beach holiday too! Hope to welcome you back soon. Bev
Fabulous little beach house with everything we needed. So clean and comfortable and just a hop, skip and jump to the gorgeous leash free beach. We had a great time, thanks Bev and Tom
This was such a great property to stay in and is so close to the beach. The house itself was equipped with all the comforts of home and is clean and tidy in a beautiful location. We loved it so much and will definitely be back! Highly recommend!
It was a pleasure staying at Castaway MacMasters beach house. Beautiful trees & birds & close to the beach. A very comfortable, clean home to relax & just be in.
Bev was a wonderful host, leaving special touches to enhance our stay at Castaway. The house is perfect and we didn’t want to leave! We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday and will definitely be back!
Anne S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 April 2021
Anne, thank you for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to have you and your family to stay and hope to welcome you all back again for a holiday break.
Castaway was the perfect spot for a few nights on the Central Coast.
The location is idyllic, and the house is lovely - clean, spacious, well equipped, and very well looked after.
Bev and Tom were great hosts - welcoming and very communicative.
Thank for you a fantastic holiday!
Relaxing, comfortable and quiet holiday home. Has all you need and everything is clean and tidy. A perfect beach and bush setting. Didn’t want to leave.
We had a great time at the cottage with our dog. So close to the beach and a cosy due to lovely fire. Well equipped kitchen. Would return !
Jo H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2020
It was our pleasure to have you. Great to hear pup had a good time at the beach and you enjoyed the winter break by the fire. Hope to welcome you back again soon. Bev
no complaints Good location and property well maintained
Sue R.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Natalie C.
2 January 2017
Relax on the deck
We had a fabulous time staying here for a week. The house is well-equipped and the location, just across the road from the beach track, can't be beat. We spent many happy hours sitting out on the deck enjoying the quiet bush surrounds, and ducking over for a swim in the ocean whenever we felt like it!
Natalie C.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2020
Dear Natalie, Thank you for your positive feedback on Cast-away at Macmasters Beach. I'm glad you enjoyed its peaceful treetop setting and proximity to the beach and look forward to welcoming you back again.
We stayed over Easter for nearly a week. The house is in a great spot... so quite and so close to the beach. It was very clean. It is a little bit like a tree house in that the deck is quite high nestled amongst the trees so plenty of birds etc hanging about.
Great spot with dog friendly beach 2 minutes away. Quiet home with nice deck and birds around. The house has everything your own home would have. A lovely decor and lovely attention to details. Very clean comfy beds, good water. 2 toilets are great. Spotless. Bev is a good communicated and helpful lady. Great restaurants with views nearby. I can only recommend this lovely home.
Marie-Jose K.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
About the host
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