8/10 Good
John N.
27 January 2025
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3 day Stay
John N.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Apartment
Flagstaff Harbourfront Escape – Balcony, Views, Free Parking & Walk Everywhere
Apartment with kitchen, 7-minute walk to Newcastle Beach
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8.0 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4180 sq m
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Newcastle East, New South Wales
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
About this property
Flagstaff Harbourfront Escape – Balcony, Views, Free Parking & Walk Everywhere
Experience the ultimate seaside getaway at Flagstaff Harbourfront Escape, perfectly positioned opposite historic Fort Scratchley and moments from Newcastle’s most captivating attractions. This north facing, top floor apartment enjoys spectacular 180 degree views over the working harbour, Nobbys Beach and the headland from both the living area and the sheltered balcony.
Wake up to ships gliding into the harbour, enjoy your morning coffee watching the foreshore come to life, and unwind in the evening with sparkling lights over the water, all from the comfort of your own private outlook.
The Space
Step inside to a calm, coastal inspired interior with soft blue tones and plush carpet that create a welcoming, relaxed feel.
✦ Light filled open plan living and dining area opening to the balcony
✦ Sheltered balcony with sweeping harbour, Nobbys Beach and headland views
✦ Air conditioning for year round comfort
✦ Renovated kitchen with modern appliances, full size fridge, oven and microwave
Bedrooms
✦ Bedroom 1: Queen bed, comfortable master retreat
✦ Bedroom 2: 2 extra long single beds
This flexible layout makes Flagstaff Harbourfront Escape ideal for one or two couples, friends travelling together, or a small family.
Bathroom & Laundry
✦ Neat bathroom with shower, vanity and toilet
✦ Internal laundry facilities (as per listing details), handy for longer stays
Why guests love Flagstaff Harbourfront Escape
✦ Incredible 180 degree harbour and beach views from the living room and balcony
✦ Opposite Fort Scratchley, walk to Nobbys Beach, the breakwall and Foreshore Park
✦ Easy stroll to harbourfront cafés, bars, restaurants and the CBD
✦ Comfort of a self contained apartment with kitchen, air conditioning and Wi Fi
✦ Allocated car space, a rare bonus in this premium harbourside location
Motorsport fans especially love staying during the Supercars event, with the balcony providing a fantastic vantage point to soak up the atmosphere.
Guest Access
✦ Full private use of the apartment during their stay
✦ One allocated car space in the complex
In consideration of neighbours, guests are asked to keep noise to a minimum, particularly in outdoor and common areas. Please only park in the designated space
Other Things To Note
✦ Access is via stairs and a walkway to the apartment entrance
✦ One car space is provided, additional street or public parking may be available nearby
✦ The apartment is best suited to guests comfortable with stair access
Flagstaff Apartment is the perfect base to experience Newcastle’s seaside lifestyle at its best, with unbeatable views and everything you need within an easy walk.
Wake up to ships gliding into the harbour, enjoy your morning coffee watching the foreshore come to life, and unwind in the evening with sparkling lights over the water, all from the comfort of your own private outlook.
The Space
Step inside to a calm, coastal inspired interior with soft blue tones and plush carpet that create a welcoming, relaxed feel.
✦ Light filled open plan living and dining area opening to the balcony
✦ Sheltered balcony with sweeping harbour, Nobbys Beach and headland views
✦ Air conditioning for year round comfort
✦ Renovated kitchen with modern appliances, full size fridge, oven and microwave
Bedrooms
✦ Bedroom 1: Queen bed, comfortable master retreat
✦ Bedroom 2: 2 extra long single beds
This flexible layout makes Flagstaff Harbourfront Escape ideal for one or two couples, friends travelling together, or a small family.
Bathroom & Laundry
✦ Neat bathroom with shower, vanity and toilet
✦ Internal laundry facilities (as per listing details), handy for longer stays
Why guests love Flagstaff Harbourfront Escape
✦ Incredible 180 degree harbour and beach views from the living room and balcony
✦ Opposite Fort Scratchley, walk to Nobbys Beach, the breakwall and Foreshore Park
✦ Easy stroll to harbourfront cafés, bars, restaurants and the CBD
✦ Comfort of a self contained apartment with kitchen, air conditioning and Wi Fi
✦ Allocated car space, a rare bonus in this premium harbourside location
Motorsport fans especially love staying during the Supercars event, with the balcony providing a fantastic vantage point to soak up the atmosphere.
Guest Access
✦ Full private use of the apartment during their stay
✦ One allocated car space in the complex
In consideration of neighbours, guests are asked to keep noise to a minimum, particularly in outdoor and common areas. Please only park in the designated space
Other Things To Note
✦ Access is via stairs and a walkway to the apartment entrance
✦ One car space is provided, additional street or public parking may be available nearby
✦ The apartment is best suited to guests comfortable with stair access
Flagstaff Apartment is the perfect base to experience Newcastle’s seaside lifestyle at its best, with unbeatable views and everything you need within an easy walk.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-52036
About the area
Newcastle
Newcastle East, a neighbourhood in Newcastle, is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Newcastle Beach and Lake Macquarie. Foreshore Park and Maritime Centre are also worth visiting.
Newcastle East, New South Wales
Getting around
Restaurants
- Grain Store Newcastle - 6 min walk
- The Ship Inn - 11 min walk
- Customs House - 9 min walk
- The Great Northern Hotel - 9 min walk
- Atlas Cafe Restaurant - 9 min walk
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About the host
Hosted by Lakeshores Holiday & Short Stay Accommodation
Lakeshores Accommodation is a family owned, locally based holiday rental company that has been looking after guests and holiday homes around Lake Macquarie since 1996. What started with just a couple of family properties has grown into a small, hands on team that lives, works, and plays in the same streets and beaches our guests come to enjoy.
We are not a big corporate agency, we are local people who know the area and the homes we manage. You will often find us checking properties ourselves, meeting trades on site, and making sure each home is guest ready, rather than relying on cleaners alone to do the property management work.
We love welcoming couples, families, and workers. Our focus is on honest communication, clean and comfortable stays, and sharing local tips so you can make the most of your time in Newcastle.
When you book with Lakeshores, you are supporting a local family business that genuinely cares about your stay and about the owners who trust us with their homes.
We are not a big corporate agency, we are local people who know the area and the homes we manage. You will often find us checking properties ourselves, meeting trades on site, and making sure each home is guest ready, rather than relying on cleaners alone to do the property management work.
We love welcoming couples, families, and workers. Our focus is on honest communication, clean and comfortable stays, and sharing local tips so you can make the most of your time in Newcastle.
When you book with Lakeshores, you are supporting a local family business that genuinely cares about your stay and about the owners who trust us with their homes.
Why they chose this property
Newcastle is a vibrant coastal city where working harbour, surf beaches and café culture all sit side by side. Just over 30 minutes from Lake Macquarie and about two hours from Sydney, it’s an easy add-on to a lakeside or beach stay, or a great day trip during longer holidays.
✦ Beautiful beaches and iconic ocean baths - Newcastle is lined with sandy beaches like Nobbys, Newcastle Beach, Bar Beach and Merewether, all popular for swimming and surfing. The city is also famous for its heritage ocean baths, giving guests a unique place to swim with ocean views but in sheltered seawater pools.
✦ Walkable coastal city - Guests can follow the coastal walkway and Anzac Memorial Walk along the clifftops, wander the harbour foreshore, and explore cool laneways and street art – most of it easily done on foot from the CBD and beaches.
✦ Food, bars and coffee with a local feel - Newcastle has a growing food and bar scene, with small cafés, wine bars and restaurants clustered around the harbour, Honeysuckle precinct and inner-city suburbs like Cooks Hill and Darby Street, known locally as “eat street”.
✦ Arts, culture and history - From the Newcastle Museum and regional art gallery to heritage buildings around the harbour, there’s plenty for guests who like a bit of history and culture between beach visits.
✦ Gateway to the Hunter and Lake Macquarie - Newcastle makes a great base for day trips – north to Port Stephens and its sand dunes, west to the Hunter Valley wineries, or south to the lake, beaches and bushwalks of Lake Macquarie.
✦ Laid-back - Many visitors love that Newcastle has ocean views, a harbour, beaches, coastal walks and good public transport like a mini-Sydney – but with fewer crowds and a much more relaxed pace
✦ Beautiful beaches and iconic ocean baths - Newcastle is lined with sandy beaches like Nobbys, Newcastle Beach, Bar Beach and Merewether, all popular for swimming and surfing. The city is also famous for its heritage ocean baths, giving guests a unique place to swim with ocean views but in sheltered seawater pools.
✦ Walkable coastal city - Guests can follow the coastal walkway and Anzac Memorial Walk along the clifftops, wander the harbour foreshore, and explore cool laneways and street art – most of it easily done on foot from the CBD and beaches.
✦ Food, bars and coffee with a local feel - Newcastle has a growing food and bar scene, with small cafés, wine bars and restaurants clustered around the harbour, Honeysuckle precinct and inner-city suburbs like Cooks Hill and Darby Street, known locally as “eat street”.
✦ Arts, culture and history - From the Newcastle Museum and regional art gallery to heritage buildings around the harbour, there’s plenty for guests who like a bit of history and culture between beach visits.
✦ Gateway to the Hunter and Lake Macquarie - Newcastle makes a great base for day trips – north to Port Stephens and its sand dunes, west to the Hunter Valley wineries, or south to the lake, beaches and bushwalks of Lake Macquarie.
✦ Laid-back - Many visitors love that Newcastle has ocean views, a harbour, beaches, coastal walks and good public transport like a mini-Sydney – but with fewer crowds and a much more relaxed pace
What makes this property unique
✦ Front row harbour and beach views - Flagstaff Harbourfront Escape is all about the outlook. The north facing, top floor position gives you spectacular 180° views over Newcastle Harbour, Nobbys Beach and the headland from the sheltered balcony – perfect for watching ships, tugboats and changing skies all day and into the evening.
✦ Opposite Fort Scratchley, walk to everything - Set directly opposite historic Fort Scratchley and just around 200 m from Nobbys Beach, the breakwall and Foreshore Park, guests can wander to the sand, the ocean baths, harbourside walks, cafés, bars and restaurants without needing the car.
✦ Cosy retreat for couples or small groups - With two comfortable bedrooms, a modern bathroom and inviting living space, it’s an ideal base for up to four guests – perfect for one or two couples, a work trip with extra comfort, or a grown up city–by–the–sea escape.
✦ Self contained comfort with free parking - Guests appreciate having a full kitchen with dishwasher, laundry facilities, air conditioning and free Wi Fi, plus an allocated car space – a rare bonus this close to the beach and harbour.
✦ Best seat in the house for events - The balcony doubles as a premium viewing platform for harbour activity and events held in the Foreshore Park
✦ Iconic Newcastle East location - Staying here puts guests in one of Newcastle’s most sought after pockets – the heritage Newcastle East precinct – combining historic sites, ocean and harbour views, and an easy walk to the CBD and light rail, while still feeling quiet and residential.
✦ Opposite Fort Scratchley, walk to everything - Set directly opposite historic Fort Scratchley and just around 200 m from Nobbys Beach, the breakwall and Foreshore Park, guests can wander to the sand, the ocean baths, harbourside walks, cafés, bars and restaurants without needing the car.
✦ Cosy retreat for couples or small groups - With two comfortable bedrooms, a modern bathroom and inviting living space, it’s an ideal base for up to four guests – perfect for one or two couples, a work trip with extra comfort, or a grown up city–by–the–sea escape.
✦ Self contained comfort with free parking - Guests appreciate having a full kitchen with dishwasher, laundry facilities, air conditioning and free Wi Fi, plus an allocated car space – a rare bonus this close to the beach and harbour.
✦ Best seat in the house for events - The balcony doubles as a premium viewing platform for harbour activity and events held in the Foreshore Park
✦ Iconic Newcastle East location - Staying here puts guests in one of Newcastle’s most sought after pockets – the heritage Newcastle East precinct – combining historic sites, ocean and harbour views, and an easy walk to the CBD and light rail, while still feeling quiet and residential.
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