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Blacksmiths Beach Shack

Family-friendly stay near Lake Macquarie

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Interior
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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

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About the neighborhood

Newcastle

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of this Blacksmiths vacation home, you'll find Byrnes Reserve and Blacksmiths Beach. Moon Island Nature Reserve and Lake Macquarie are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Blacksmiths Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Byrnes Reserve - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Moon Island Nature Reserve - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Lake Macquarie - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Newcastle Beach - 35 min drive - 18.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Caves Beachside Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Good One Coffee & Things - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Baker's Den Bakery Café - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Guru - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Swansea Hotel - ‬2 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.

Blacksmiths Beach Shack

A family holiday shack which sleeps up to 8 people.

The home is situated one street back from the waters of the Swansea channel, approx. 675m walk from Blacksmiths Beach and Surf Life Saving Club and approx. 650m walk to the grannies pool. Blacksmiths beach is patrolled in the summer months.

The house is open plan with a large living area that has a lovely sea breeze with a Curved TV, dvd player, plenty of lounge seating including 2 recliner chairs. The kitchen is fully equipped including a newly installed dishwasher, dining table and highchair. If you prefer to eat outdoors, there is a generous covered entertaining area with a BBQ and an outdoor table.
The house is equipped with a variety of dvd's, books and board games for those indoor and lazy days.

The bedrooms are all good size and have remote control lights and ceiling fans:
Bedroom 1 - Queen bed & built in Wardrobe. TV and DVD player
Bedroom 2 - Queen bed & built in Wardrobe
Bedroom 3 - 2 sets of bunk beds. One is King single bunk bed and the 2nd is double and Single bunk bed.
Portacot is available in bedroom 2 wardrobe.

1 bathroom has a shower over bath. There is also a washing machine, dryer, portable clothes airer, iron and ironing board.

There is plenty of car parking space in the driveway.

The house is just minutes to shopping, dining and entertainment at Blacksmiths, Swansea, Pelican, Caves Beach, Catherine Hill Bay, Warners Bay foreshore.

Please note: This house is booked exclusively for your use. It is professionally cleaned prior to your arrival and there is contactless check in and check out.

All bedding is provided and all mattresses, quilts and pillows have protectors. A hand towel and bath mat is provided.
Bring your own bath and beach towels.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number PID-STRA-1166, 2281

Property is also known as

Blacksmiths Shack Newcastle
Blacksmiths Beach Shack Newcastle
Blacksmiths Beach Shack Private vacation home
Blacksmiths Beach Shack Private vacation home Newcastle

Frequently asked questions

How close is Blacksmiths Beach Shack to the airport?

This vacation home is 31.1 mi (51-min drive) away from the Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Blacksmiths Beach Shack have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Blacksmiths Beach Shack to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 8-minute walk from Blacksmiths Beach and 4.1 mi (13-min drive) from Pinney Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Blacksmiths Beach Shack offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Blacksmiths Beach Shack?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Blacksmiths Beach Shack?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Blacksmiths Beach Shack?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Blacksmiths Beach Shack have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Blacksmiths Beach Shack have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Blacksmiths Beach Shack to downtown Newcastle?

This vacation home is 13 mi away from Newcastle.

Blacksmiths Beach Shack Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

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

Great location. Very clean. Had everything we needed.

Very easy booking process and great contact with owner. Great location and very tidy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Soseh G.

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

Great house for families with kids

Lovely place for one or two families with young kids. Host was great to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna Liza O.

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

Family holiday

A beautiful place to stay. Great location as it is close to the supermarket and the beach. The host is very kind and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

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

Humble Holiday 'home'

Clean, stocked with essentials (games, bbq, aircon,, close to Swansea Belmont Surf Club, Orana Hotel, Grannies Lagoon and only 2 hours from Sydney!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a cool vibe
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

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

Accommodation to attend family wedding

Suitable for what we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

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

Great Family Getaway

Lovely beachside accommodation located close to surf, pool and shops. Very clean and comfortable inside and out. Kitchen ware and appliances very suitable for food preparation for a large group. The amenities catered to interests of all our age groups - Large screen TV, DVD's and board games were an additional bonus keeping everyone entertained. A great place for our family holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie P.

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

Comfortable house in great location

A nice beach house - not fancy but had everything we needed. Comfortable beds and couches, kitchen well equipped (although oven is a bit slow to get going). Location is excellent - an easy walk or ride to Blacksmiths beach and some great picnic spots just across the road. Only small issue was the very noisy fan in the children's bedroom but we advised the owner so hopefully this will get fixed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hadassa G.

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

Spacious vacation home perfect for the family

The place was really spacious and clean, and the location was perfect; only a few minutes to Blacksmiths Beach and a nice central area to a lot of places that are located east of the lake. There was a good collection of movies and board games, which offered endless family entertainment. Be mindful that there is only one toilet and bathroom (had to work out a booking system with our family of 5 adults), but that didn’t really detract from the enjoyment of our holiday. The host was also very nice and answered any problems we had in a prompt manner. Definitely recommend staying here if you're looking for an affordable family-friendly place to stay in Lake Mac!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chanthy N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cook top working only one , no air fryer

The floor wasn’t that clean when we went in , bed covers and blankets don’t look like been washed.sofar a little too old no towel no soap . Doors are not that clean I am sorry to say all this .over all the cleaning doesn’t look like professional cleaning
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Not as advertised and unsafe! The ad said there was a pool, linen/towels provided and a playground on the property. The pictures advertised in the ad was not the same as the condition that we met. The backyard fence and side gate had large gaps/holes that the children could fit through, no advertised beach chairs and also large gaps under the house. The yard had garden rubbish piled up. Outdoor furniture, toys and cubby house had major wear and tear from age. There were no water views as stated in the add. The house fuse stopped when we tried to use the vacuum cleaner, so I checked where the fuse box was and the side gate fell on me. The washing machine left the clothes dirtier than went in. The dishwasher not cleaning well. Laundry sink was not attached and could be easily moved by the 2year old. The bedroom cupboards floors dirty/dusty. Uneven floors unmarked. The shower was not great and no floor drains in bathroom. Damages to walls, doors, blinds and window latches throughout. Broken step on ladder to top bunk bed. Bed sheets marked/stained. Only one hand towels and one floor mat provided, no towels. A/C only in the lounge/common area. Bedrooms are fans only. And note you will be charged an international transaction fee as the owner uses VRBO.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

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

Great getaway with little kids

We had a great weekend staying here with our baby and our 4-year-old. Lots of games and books, a cubby house and sandpit out the back and within walking distance to the lake and the beach, making it a family favourite!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ronald t.

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

Last minute get away

Quite a nice place.. only downside is lack of power points near the beds for chargers. Take a power board. But was a very nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Ruth M.

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

Great Location

We loved our short stay. Close to the lake and the beach and the house was spacious and inviting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angel L.

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

The location is fabulous but a bit pricey.

The location is fabulous but a bit pricey. I would recommend it to other friends but it will be hard to other groups that are on a budget.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christie A.

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

Excellent stay

The property has everything you need, clearly a very thoughtful owner. We travelled with 6 year olds and they had a blast. It was also so clean which I really appreciated. We hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

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

little cottage with the mostest

Very Clean tidy and functional little cottage that seems bigger than it is, walked 100m and court a variety of fish from the shoreline, great little spot
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

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

Great spot on a quiet road near the beach and Granny's pool.

Home from home, very comfortable for two small families of 3 sharing the space. Great location giving access to Lake Macquarie but under 2 hours from Sydney. The landlord was a pleasure to deal with and they've put a lot of thought into making the place a great holiday rental. Recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021