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Driftwood at Blacksmiths-only 100m from the beach!

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On the beach
On the beach
Dining
Smart TV, books
Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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Blacksmiths, NSW
  • Blacksmiths Beach
    5 min walk
  • Lake Macquarie
    17 min walk
  • Belmont Golf Course
    4 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (BEO-Belmont)
    13 min walk

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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 vacation home is 16.9 mi (27.2 km) from Newcastle Beach and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Byrnes Reserve.

What's nearby

  • Blacksmiths Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lake Macquarie - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Belmont Golf Course - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • John Hunter Hospital - 19 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Newcastle Beach - 34 min drive - 27.3 km

Getting around

  • Kotara Station - 19 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Mamma's Pizza - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Orana Hotel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mai Thai Restaurant NSW - ‬3 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.

Driftwood at Blacksmiths-only 100m from the beach!

Driftwood in Blacksmiths is the perfect family beach holiday home. Just a short 100m walk down the end of the street to the sandy shores, it is designed for comfort, ease and ultimate relaxation for a carefree coastal escape. Located in a central location, within walking distance to the beach, surf lifesaving club, convenience store, takeaway shops, BBQ areas and more.

Comfortably sleeping 5 people the 2 bedroom home is designed for a family and has all the modern-day comforts for a weekend or longer away. The home has air conditioning, wifi, media streaming TV, and coffee machine catering for all your needs.

The lounge room has plenty of cosy seating and is the perfect place to unwind for a night and watch some TV. This area is air-conditioned with a ceiling fan but also gets amazing ocean breezes of an afternoon. The recently renovated kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to cook and includes a full-sized fridge, coffee machine and dishwasher.

The main bedroom has a queen bed and ceiling fan and the second bedroom has a bunk bed – perfect for kids. There is an additional single bed in the fully enclosed sunroom which still offers some privacy for a 5th guest.

The bathroom, although a little older is tidy with a shower over bath and a separate toilet in the laundry. There is a washing machine for your use.

The backyard is great to kick around a ball, with an enclosed dining area with BBQ to sit and enjoy the sea breeze and a carport large enough for 1 car or a boat. Walk down the end of the flat street to the direct beach access and within minutes you are on the sandy shores of Blacksmiths Beach.

This home also has a cot and highchair for infants (please note that cot linen is not provided).
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator/freezer and an oven. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Lakeshores Holiday & Short Stay Accommodation

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max. 1 space)
  • On-site parking options include a carport
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge (full size)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower

Living spaces

  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2153 sq ft (200 sq m)

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

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
Note from host: No events are allowed
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 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-16882

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Driftwood at Blacksmiths Free Wifi Close to Beach
Driftwood at Blacksmiths- Free Wifi, Close to Beach Newcastle
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Driftwood at Blacksmiths-only 100m from the beach! Reviews

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8/10 Good

Stephanie P.

Close to the beach.
4 minute to walk the beach - a bit further along the beach to get to the safe swimming area - a lovely walk though. Close to Swansea for Cole’s etc. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022