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The Sanctuary - Hampton-style beach house, pet friendly, family ready

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Beach
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Smart TV, Netflix, streaming services
Property grounds
Smart TV, Netflix, streaming services

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Catherine Hill Bay, NSW
  • Place, Moonee Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Ghosties Beach
    ‪23 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Macquarie
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪61 min drive‬

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About the area

Newcastle

With a stay at this vacation home in Newcastle (Catherine Hill Bay), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Macquarie and Moonee Beach. .This vacation home is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Catherine Hill Beach and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area.
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What's nearby

  • Moonee Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Blacksmiths Beach - 17 min drive - 14.6 km
  • John Hunter Hospital - 35 min drive - 33.7 km
  • Newcastle Beach - 42 min drive - 37.9 km

Getting around

  • Wyee Station - 17 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Swansea Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Matt’s Diner - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Coastal & Co Takeaway - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Blacksmiths Take Away - ‬12 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.

The Sanctuary - Hampton-style beach house, pet friendly, family ready

Settle into The Sanctuary, a spacious Hampton-style beach house in Catherine Hill Bay, steps from Lake Macquarie’s stunning coastline, and just a short walk to Moonee and Ghosties beaches and a short drive to Catherine Hill Bay and Caves Beach.

Designed for relaxing family getaways and group stays, this four-bedroom holiday rental blends contemporary style with everyday comfort, close to beaches, coastal walks, and village history.

The fenced backyard is pet friendly for outdoor dogs only, with an undercover area for shade and shelter. A cot and high chair are provided

Explore pristine beaches, scenic walks, and the heritage-listed village, then return to your private sanctuary.

The Sanctuary unfolds across two spacious levels with three separate living areas, all styled with stunning coastal décor and filled with natural light.
Downstairs you will find sliding doors that open to a large backyard and an undercover deck, ideal for relaxed dinners and late evening BBQs. There are two living areas on this level. Upstairs you will find the master bedroom with gourmet kitchen, butlers pantry and a front balcony that is perfect for watching the sunrise with a quiet coffee before the day begins.

Everything feels fresh, relaxed, and coastal, so you can drop your bags and switch to holiday mode.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features surfing/body boarding nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby. Recreational activities include sailing nearby and scuba diving nearby.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Unit size: 1,938 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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-9005, 2281

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