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The Sanctuary By The Sea – family and Pet Friendly, walk to the Beach

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A spacious living area with a sofa, dining table, and chairs. There is a balcony with a view of the landscape.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and artwork. A staircase leads to an upper level with a view.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in oven, and a large island with bar stools.
A modern living room with a sofa, a wooden dining table, and a TV.
A two-story residential building with a garage, a balcony on the upper floor, and a small garden area with plants.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Barbecue
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washer/dryer
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Catherine Hill Bay, NSW
  • Place, Catherine Hill Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Moonee Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Queen Bed

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bed

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bed

1 Queen Bed

Twin Bed

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Full bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Full bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Newcastle

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Catherine Hill Bay, a neighbourhood in Newcastle. Belmont Golf Course and Magenta Shores Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Macquarie and Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Catherine Hill Bay, NSW

What's nearby

  • Catherine Hill Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Moonee Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Lake Macquarie - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Newcastle Beach - 46 min drive - 42.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Nords Wharf Trading Post - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Munmorah United Bowling Club - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪8 at Trinity - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Matt’s Diner - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Caves Beachside Hotel - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sanctuary By The Sea – family and Pet Friendly, walk to the Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 6 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sanctuary By The Sea – family and Pet Friendly, walk to the Beach?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sanctuary By The Sea – family and Pet Friendly, walk to the Beach on 9 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,194, 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 The Sanctuary By The Sea – family and Pet Friendly, walk to the Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Sanctuary By The Sea – family and Pet Friendly, walk to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sanctuary By The Sea – family and Pet Friendly, walk to the Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Sanctuary By The Sea – family and Pet Friendly, walk to the Beach located?

Located in Catherine Hill Bay, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Moonee Beach and Catherine Hill Beach. Ghosties Beach and Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved staying there very relaxing and peaceful stay.

Wouldn't think twice if I'd rent to stay in this property. Very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2023
Thank you. We look forward to your next stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Family holiday

This house is lovely, everything you need and very spacious with lots of room for a large family. Area is very quiet and is a perfect 'beach' holiday, very relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2023
Thank you for your review, I am glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very satisfied stay

looks like the suburb is new and all neighborhood including one we stayed were newly built house. Very clean and cozy area and roads to Cathernine Hill Bay from Sydney was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2023
Thank you. We look forward to your next stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

What a relaxing and beautiful property. It had all the comforts of a real home. The balcony and light breeze on a sunny day was delightful. Spacious and very well decorated, it was a real treat to stay here. Close to beach and only a few mins drive to shops. Beds were comfortable and all amenities were great and new(ish). We absolutely all loved the stay and would definitely return! Dogs loved the backyard too.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2023
Hi Rachel, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We hope to see you again soon :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Illaroo

Beautiful, well appointed home which was easy to find. The new estate lacks personality which is found down in the old area of Catherine Hill Bay but beaches are close and the Catho Pub is walking distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2023
Thank you, Suzanne for your review! :) We are glad you enjoyed the home and it's amenities. We hope to have you stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Modern home

Home was modern and my family loved the feel of the neighbourhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2023
Thank you for your feedback. We look forward to seeing you again soon
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Illaroo

Stay was good, there was not enough toilet paper for our stay which was bothersome. The hot water also ran out very quickly so for four of us to shower it was difficult and we had cold showers. Otherwise stay was comfortable and location is great. Love the balcony! Maybe some heaters on the balcony for the winter months :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2023
Thank you for your review, Alexandra. We have taken on your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed the home and it's location. We hope to see you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb 2026
Thank you for the 5 stars, we’re so glad you had a great stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2025
Thank you for your review. We look forward to your next stay!
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