10/10 Excellent
Paul M.
10 April 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Water retreat at Blacksmiths
Paul M.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
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Waterside Retreat @ Blacksmiths Beach
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5150 sq m
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Explore the area
Blacksmiths, NSW
- Place, Byrnes Reserve5 min walk
- Place, Blacksmiths Beach9 min walk
- Place, Lake Macquarie3 min drive
- Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)45 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Main Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Second Bedroom
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
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.
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.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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Children
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Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
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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
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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Property Registration Number PID-STRA-13554, 2281
About the area
Newcastle
Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Blacksmiths, a neighbourhood in Newcastle. Charlestown Square and Westfield Kotara are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Macquarie and Byrnes Reserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Hunter Ice Skating Stadium or Newcastle International Hockey Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Blacksmiths, NSW
What's nearby
- Byrnes Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Blacksmiths Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Moon Island Nature Reserve - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Lake Macquarie - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
- John Hunter Hospital - 22 min drive - 23.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Swansea Hotel - 2 min drive
- Caves Beachside Hotel - 5 min drive
- The Baker's Den Bakery Café - 11 min walk
- McDonald's - 3 min drive
- Good One Coffee & Things - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Karla P.
16 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous little waterside cottage
Karla P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
8/10 Good
Maria S.
17 January 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is good
Maria S.
10/10 Excellent
Louise B.
18 December 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little family weekend away
Louise B.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl C.
21 January 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Cheryl C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
21 February 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
10/10 Excellent
Bronwyn M.
19 November 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect escape
Bronwyn M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
10/10 Excellent
Kevin D.
17 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Kevin D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Glenn T.
15 June 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, nice clean property.
Glenn T.
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