10/10 Excellent
Tom O.
16 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Tom O.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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Barefoot At Blacksmiths - 4 Bedrooms + Playroom with sofa bed, Walk to Beach
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Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
5 bedrooms2 bathrooms180 sq m
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Pet-friendly
- Air-conditioning
- Outdoor space
- Parking available
Explore the area
Blacksmiths, NSW
- Blacksmiths BeachPlace, Blacksmiths Beach5 min walk
- Lake MacquariePlace, Lake Macquarie16 min walk
- Belmont Golf CoursePlace, Belmont Golf Course4 min drive
- Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)44 min drive
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About the area
Newcastle
With a stay at this vacation home in Newcastle (Blacksmiths), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Macquarie and Blacksmiths Beach. .This golf vacation home is 16.9 mi (27.2 km) from Newcastle Beach and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Byrnes Reserve.
What's nearby
- Blacksmiths Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Lake Macquarie - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Byrnes Reserve - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Belmont Golf Course - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
- Moon Island Nature Reserve - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
Getting around
- Kotara Station - 17 min drive
- Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 48 min drive
Restaurants
- Swansea Hotel - 3 min drive
- The Baker's Den Bakery Café - 17 min walk
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
- Good One Coffee & Things - 5 min drive
- Caves Beachside Hotel - 6 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Barefoot At Blacksmiths - 4 Bedrooms + Playroom with sofa bed, Walk to Beach
Set on a generous corner block, this 5 bedroom home combines classic coastal charm with modern comfort. The open plan living, dining, and kitchen area is airy and inviting, flooded with natural light and sea breeze.
Why you will love this home
5 spacious bedrooms, sleeps up to 10 guests
Private master suite with ensuite, walk in robe, and deck access
Fully renovated interiors with a relaxed coastal feel
Air conditioning and ceiling fans throughout
Modern kitchen with quality appliances
Large timber deck for outdoor dining and lounging
Secure backyard, great for kids and storing beach toys
Walk to the beach, local cafés, shops, and hotel
Corner block with excellent off street parking, room for boat or jetski
Bedroom layout
Bedroom 1, Master Suite: Queen bed, private adult retreat with ensuite, huge walk in wardrobe, and sliding doors to the back deck
Bedroom 2: Queen bed, comfortable second couple’s room
Bedroom 3: Double bed, versatile room for couples or singles
Bedroom 4: 2 x single beds, ideal for children or friends sharing
Bedroom 5: Double sofa bed, set up as a kid friendly zone with tee pee and toy kitchen
With this flexible layout, the home works beautifully for extended families, two small families traveling together, or mixed groups needing both shared and separate spaces.
Living, kitchen and dining
Open plan living and dining area with coastal furnishings
Smart TV for movies and downtime after a day in the surf
Fully equipped kitchen with quality appliances, full size fridge, oven, cooktop, microwave, and plenty of cookware
Family sized dining table and relaxed lounge seating
Everything is set up so you can easily cook, relax, and spend time together.
Bathrooms and laundry
2 stylish bathrooms, including the master ensuite
Walk in showers and fresh bathroom linen provided
Large laundry with washing machine, handy for longer stays or beach days
Outdoor living and parking
Generous covered timber deck with outd
Why you will love this home
5 spacious bedrooms, sleeps up to 10 guests
Private master suite with ensuite, walk in robe, and deck access
Fully renovated interiors with a relaxed coastal feel
Air conditioning and ceiling fans throughout
Modern kitchen with quality appliances
Large timber deck for outdoor dining and lounging
Secure backyard, great for kids and storing beach toys
Walk to the beach, local cafés, shops, and hotel
Corner block with excellent off street parking, room for boat or jetski
Bedroom layout
Bedroom 1, Master Suite: Queen bed, private adult retreat with ensuite, huge walk in wardrobe, and sliding doors to the back deck
Bedroom 2: Queen bed, comfortable second couple’s room
Bedroom 3: Double bed, versatile room for couples or singles
Bedroom 4: 2 x single beds, ideal for children or friends sharing
Bedroom 5: Double sofa bed, set up as a kid friendly zone with tee pee and toy kitchen
With this flexible layout, the home works beautifully for extended families, two small families traveling together, or mixed groups needing both shared and separate spaces.
Living, kitchen and dining
Open plan living and dining area with coastal furnishings
Smart TV for movies and downtime after a day in the surf
Fully equipped kitchen with quality appliances, full size fridge, oven, cooktop, microwave, and plenty of cookware
Family sized dining table and relaxed lounge seating
Everything is set up so you can easily cook, relax, and spend time together.
Bathrooms and laundry
2 stylish bathrooms, including the master ensuite
Walk in showers and fresh bathroom linen provided
Large laundry with washing machine, handy for longer stays or beach days
Outdoor living and parking
Generous covered timber deck with outd
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property amenities
Parking and transport
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 5 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Shower
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- TV
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Fenced yard
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
Laundry
- Laundromat nearby
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- Welcoming dogs only
- Up to 10 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- Near a hospital
- Next to a golf course
Things to do
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Snorkelling nearby
- Spelunking nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Whale watching nearby
- Windsurfing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
- Garden
- Unit size: 1,938 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Outside only
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
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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-81392, 2281
Property is also known as
100006795
Barefoot At Blacksmiths - 4 Bedrooms + Playroom with sofa bed, Walk to Beach Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Wayne
Business traveller, Travelled with group
2 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was made easy
Wayne
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
San O.
7 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and comfy, short distance to the beach and fishing.
San O.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025