Explore Lake Macquarie and Newcastle!

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Belmont South, NSW

Lake Macquarie3 min walk
Blacksmiths Beach14 min walk
Belmont Golf Course15 min walk
Newcastle, NSW (BEO-Belmont)2 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Weekly and monthly discounts available!

Named after the native Australian birds that often chatter on the fence, Willie Wagtail Cottage is modern and light filled, with refreshing coastal breezes on the hottest of days.
Comfortably sleeping 4, Willie Wagtail Cottage is great for couples or a family looking for some fun and adventure.

THE COTTAGE
The cottage has a social open plan kitchen, dining and living room, bathroom/laundry and 2 bedrooms with very comfortable queen size beds. We pride ourselves on keeping the property clean, and with all bed linen and bathroom towels supplied guests can turn up and enjoy a very relaxed and convenient getaway. There is off-street parking and we are located in a quiet friendly neighbourhood.

LOCATION
Just 2 hours north of Sydney, this is the perfect escape where you can explore the amazing Lake Macquarie, Newcastle and Hunter Region.
Willie Wagtail Cottage is just 250m walk to Belmont Bay, Lake Macquarie which has grassed areas, picnic tables, paths, playground, boat ramp and is home to pelicans and black swans.
If you love the beach you won’t be disappointed. Blacksmiths Beach can be accessed by foot, or within 10 minutes drive you have the spectacular Caves Beach to the south, popular Redhead Beach to the north, or pretty Naru Beach situated within the lake.
If you enjoy heading out for a meal - a café, restaurant, pub and yacht club are all walking distance, with many more takeaways and cafés available just a 3-5 minute drive away in Belmont or Swansea. Here you will also find major grocery stores, chemists and other shops.
If you’re bringing the boat we have ample off-street parking and it’s only a quick drive to multiple ramps to launch with access to the lake, channel or ocean. A padlocked shed is on the property for storage of your surfboards, bikes, golf clubs or other gear.
Choose to relax, or keep yourself busy! Enjoy walking or bike riding on the Fernleigh Track or in many of the close by bushlands, have a round of golf with ocean views at the local course, go fishing or kayaking, or even brave skydiving with Lake Macquarie Airport just a few minutes away.
If you want to explore, Newcastle with its famous harbour and beaches are just a 30 minute drive, and the Hunter Valley Wine Region is just an hour drive.
You will love your stay in this great quiet location, with convenience to everything you could possibly want!

Property manager

Cath

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 55 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Allowed inside except on carpet if house trained.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property registration number PID-STRA-46542,2280

About the area

Newcastle

Located on a lake, this cottage is in Belmont South, a neighbourhood in Newcastle. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Macquarie and Newcastle Beach. Hunter Ice Skating Stadium and The Lake Macquarie Variety Playground are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.

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Belmont South, NSW

What's nearby

Lake Macquarie - 3 min walk
Blacksmiths Beach - 14 min walk
Belmont Golf Course - 15 min walk
Charlestown Square - 12 min drive
John Hunter Hospital - 16 min drive

Getting around

Kotara Station - 17 min drive
Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 3 min drive
Subway - 3 min drive
Hungry Jack's - 4 min drive
TINTA Belmont - 6 min walk
Gunyah Hotel - 13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Explore Lake Macquarie and Newcastle! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Explore Lake Macquarie and Newcastle!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Explore Lake Macquarie and Newcastle!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Explore Lake Macquarie and Newcastle! located?

Located in Belmont South, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Macquarie and Blacksmiths Beach. Belmont Golf Course and Byrnes Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

21 Mar 2024

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

Quiet and comfortable

The cottage was perfect for our short stay everything we needed , comfortable beds and best of all it was so quiet . Our host was brilliant in her communication and kindly offered a late check out . Would definitely recommend this property and it’s location close to the lake and the fernleigh track .

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany G.

22 Feb 2024

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

Lovely cottage

Great location near Lake Macquarie, with parks, shops and a lovely cafe in easy walking distance. Lovely cottage and being able to bring a pet is wonderful.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

12 Feb 2024

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

Wonderful Little Cottage

I really enjoyed my stay at this charming little cottage :) Thanks very much to Cath for the later checkout as well

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha V.

28 Jan 2024

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

Great place in every way.

Great location, everything is at your feet. Perfect fully fenced yard with bbq and privacy.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Ruth C.

10 Jan 2024

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

Other

Enjoyed the stay and good for short term accommodation. Would like to have had coffee machine, iron, more hangers and wifi given we stayed 7 nights

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Cath

Hi, I'm Cath and a proud Lake Macquarie resident! I originally grew up in South Sydney, but moved up here in my early 20s. The lifestyle and people are fantastic, and now I couldn't imagine living anywhere else. I have a hubby and 2 young kids. Between us we have a wide range of hobbies - bike riding, being out on the water whether it be boating or stand up paddle boarding, bush walks and camping / exploring Australia. We also love time for creativity, downtime with movies, catching up with friends and family. The kids have been actively involved in setting up our little cottage - we all love it and look forward to welcoming guests and sharing our awesome area.

Why they chose this property

We have been locals for over 20 years and love the outdoor lifestyle Newcastle / Lake Macquarie has to offer. Willie Wagtail Cottage is located so close to all the waterways and has quick access to such a wide range of fun.

What makes this property unique

• Located between the beautiful Lake Macquarie AND great beaches
• Off-street parking (even room for a boat)
• Quiet, family friendly neighbourhood
• Modern and light
• Plenty of room in the yard for kids to play
• Cleaned and serviced privately (not by a property manager) so a consistently high attention to detail and hygiene