Waterside Retreat @ Blacksmiths Beach

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A modern kitchen with a green island, white cabinets, and wooden chairs.
A modern living room with a black sofa, a red throw blanket, and a large potted plant.
A covered porch with a table and chairs, overlooking a road with a car and a boat dock.
An aerial view of a coastal area with a sandy beach, a small water body, and a rocky breakwater.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a TV, and a door with a glass panel.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Blacksmiths Beach

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Blacksmiths, NSW
  • Place, Byrnes Reserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Blacksmiths Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Macquarie
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden

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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.
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Map
Blacksmiths, NSW

What's nearby

  • Byrnes Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Blacksmiths Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lake Macquarie - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Merewether Beach - 31 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Newcastle Beach - 36 min drive - 30.3 km

Getting around

  • Kotara Station - 21 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Belmont 16s - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Amazing Noodle - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gunyah Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterside Retreat @ Blacksmiths Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterside Retreat @ Blacksmiths Beach ?

As of 2 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterside Retreat @ Blacksmiths Beach on 9 Nov 2026 start from AU$966, 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 Waterside Retreat @ Blacksmiths Beach ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterside Retreat @ Blacksmiths Beach ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterside Retreat @ Blacksmiths Beach ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterside Retreat @ Blacksmiths Beach located?

Located in Blacksmiths, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Byrnes Reserve and Lake Macquarie. Blacksmiths Beach and Belmont Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

9.6/10

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

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous little waterside cottage

This is a great place to stay. It's deceptively very spacious and perfect for a family of 5. It is a short walk to everything - the beach, shops, a cool little cafe and an excellent pub. The house was spotless, well furnished and had all the mod-cons we needed. It exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jan 2023
Karla was a great guest and is welcome back anytime! She left the house neat and tidy and we are glad it exceeded her expectations.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Location is good

Property is perfect for what we wanted, just that the neighbours are too close for my liking eg. fence is low no privacy and the neighbour decides to cut the lawn and edges at 8am on a Sunday morning but otherwise fine.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Hi Maria, yeah, people are up early around there. Cheers
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little family weekend away

Such a beautiful stay, so close to everything and the home was lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

This property is awesome. Great, funky little house with enough room for 3 active boys(2 teenagers). Beautiful location... 30 seconds to the canal (managed to catch a few leatherjackets) and about 5 mins walk to the beach and break wall. 1 minute if you're lazy and drive! Unfortunately, we only stayed 1 of our 3 nights due to Covid but we'd all love to come back another time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Feb 2022
We're so glad you enjoyed the time you had and enjoyed the house and location - and caught some fish! We look forward to having you stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Water retreat at Blacksmiths

Had a lovely stay at the property - very convenient to all things our family love - Surfing; Fishing and Beach Walks. Property was great - more spacious than we realised. Will certainly be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr 2021
We're glad you had a lovely time and enjoyed the beach! You are great guests and we'd love to have you back!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice, clean and quiet bungalow, good to get away & leave the city behind, good position, within walking distance to the beach and the pub.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect escape

A great weekend away with our two and four year olds boys. The home was perfectly equipped and very comfortable. We couldn’t ask for more.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov 2020
Thanks Bronwyn, I'm glad you and your boys had a great time!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2020
Thanks Kevin, I hope you had a great time! Cheers Marina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, nice clean property.

Easy check in/oit amd close to lots of local things to do.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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