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Serenity - our peaceful beach cottage

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A covered porch with a white railing, a set of stairs leading up to it, and a small table with chairs.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a stainless steel sink, and a refrigerator.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a window with blinds.
A dining table with a white vase and green plants, surrounded by white chairs.
A wicker chair with a cushion, a woven basket, and a window with a view of greenery.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Feels like home
    Guests love the warm, welcoming atmosphere.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Myall Lakes National Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Breakfast included
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Hawks Nest, NSW
  • Place, Myall Lakes National Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Bennetts Beach Hawks Nest
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Jimmys Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Hawks Nest

Located in Hawks Nest, this cottage is next to a golf course and on a river. Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge and Dark Point Aboriginal Place are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Pelican Park and Fly Point Marine Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Toboggan Hill Park and Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary. With surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Hawks Nest, NSW

What's nearby

  • Myall Lakes National Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bennetts Beach Hawks Nest - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Jimmys Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Hawks Nest Golf Club - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Magnolia. - ‬65 min drive
  • ‪Cafe on the Bay - ‬65 min drive
  • ‪Aussie Bob's Fish & Chips - ‬69 min drive
  • ‪Zenith Cafe, Restaurant and Bar - ‬69 min drive
  • ‪Naked Alley - ‬65 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serenity - our peaceful beach cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Serenity - our peaceful beach cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Serenity - our peaceful beach cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serenity - our peaceful beach cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Serenity - our peaceful beach cottage located?

This family-friendly Hawks Nest cottage is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Pelican Park and Jean Shaw Koala Reserve. Bennetts Beach Hawks Nest and Jimmys Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

Beautiful spotless house in a great location close to shops, beach, river and golf course. Rod and Lyn are lovely hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic family getaway

Our return to Serenity was even better than we’d remembered. Perfect family getaway at this gorgeous home away from home, with so many thoughtful touches. Amazing hosts too. We will be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy Hamptons style home with everything you need for relaxing stay near the beach.

Very clean, beautifully decorated home. Hosts with excellent communication and generous welcome gifts, would highly recommend staying at this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2023
Thank you for your wonderful feedback and we're so pleased you had a wonderful time staying at Serenity Beach House. We look forward to hosting you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family holiday

Serenity is a lovely house and a great location. Thank you Lyn for hosting us. We had a wonderful and relaxing holiday.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful property, extremely helpful host

Spotlessly clean, comfortable and exactly as advertised in the pics. The owner was extremely helpful and thoughtful. I’d definitely recommend this property and I’m looking forward to being able to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Thank you Lindsay. So pleased you had a great time and you're welcome back at Serenity anytime. Thank you for taking such great care of the house. Cheers Lyn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome family beach house

We had a lovely three night stay at Lyn & Rod’s. This house is well set up for families with a huge flat backyard, heaps of great toys and activities, and a convenient bedroom and bathroom configuration. Super close to shops/amenities and a short drive from the two beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb 2023
So glad you had a wonderful time at Serenity Beach House with your family and friends. We look forward to hosting you again soon.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing house

Everything was easy and unbelievably well set out, the house was clean, new and amazingly comfortable - the new bathrooms were fabulous
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Thank you - we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and we too are thrilled with the bathroom renovations. Hope to see you return again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A beautiful well presented home! Clean and fresh. Great kitchen to cook. And yard for cricket!

Owner was amazingly friendly. And I would definitely come back! Great entertaining area if having guests over for dinner! Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Thank you Carmen for your wonderful review. We are thrilled you had a fabulous holiday with your friends and family and you are very welcome to return to Serenity anytime. We really appreciate you talking such good care of our little beach cottage and we look forward to hosting you again soon. cheers, Lyn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hawks Nest haven

We enjoyed another fabulous stay at Serenity, and this visit was even better than the last! From the moment we walk in we instantly feel relaxed. The house is beautifully decorated and has everything you need, and more. The owners are so delightful to deal with and have clearly put so much time and love into this property. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2020
Thankful Katie for the wonderful review of your stay at Serenity. We we're delighted to host you and your family again and are pleased to hear it was a relaxing, enjoyable experience. You're welcome to return anytime and thank you for taking such great care of the house, we are very grateful.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lux accommodation at Hawkes Nest

This house oozes luxury and style. From the home decor to the bed linen to the champagne and chocolates as a welcome gift. The beautiful and stunning gardens makes this stazy accommodation a must do. Lyn was the perfect host with amazing ommunication. This accommodation is 5 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2023
It was an absolute pleasure hosting you Pauline and we're so happy you enjoyed your getaway at Serenity beach house. You were fabulous guests and we'd be delighted to host you again. Cheers, Lyn & Rod Serenity Beach House
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marvelous house ... even better hosts

The house was presented in excellent style yet simplicity at the same time. The hosts were most kind and co-operative despite our texts and requests at odd times. The neighbourhood is amazing and we hope we can visit Serenity many more times in the future. Thanks Mandar Longueville Sydney
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Thank you Mandar. We are delighted you enjoyed you stay at Serenity and I agree, the Hawks Nest neighbourhood is amazing. A truely magical location and you are welcome to return anytime. Thank you for taking such great care of the home and we hope to see you again soon. Cheers Lyn & Rod
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

fantastic property with lots of extras!

there is nothing to fault at this property - a lot of thought has gone into the set up of the home with everything considered. The hosts were easy to liaise with. Plenty of room, plenty of little extras that made the stay extra special. Would suit family or a group of couples. Would highly recommend and close to beach and shops. Thankyou so much for allowing us to stay at your place - and thanks for the early check in and late check out - amazing hospitality
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb 2023
Thank you so very much for your wonderful review. We’re so pleased that you had a relaxing time at Serenity Beach House, enjoying the house and the beautiful beaches. Thank you for taking such care of the care, it was left spotless. We really appreciate you choosing to stay with us and we’d be delighted to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serenity

What an absolute find this property was. Exceptionally presented. Very stylish furnishings. A well stocked kitchen. The beds were incredibly comfortable. Nice little touches here and there made it feel like home. I would definitely recommend ‘Serenity’ to family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2023
Thank you so very much Patricia for your wonderful feedback. We’re so glad you had a wonderful time enjoying our beach cottage. We enjoy creating a special place for our guests to escape and enjoy a relaxing getaway in style! We hope to host you again soon. Xx
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A beautiful cottage

We rented this gorgeous cottage for a Summer holiday with our family and infant granddaughter…….The house was beautifully and thoughtfully decorated. Every luxury was included, even chocolates, fresh coffee and champagne to enjoy. We enjoyed relaxing on the beautiful verandah and in the backyard, and when we could tear ourselves away, the river was down the road, great coffee shops around the corner, and the beach a short walk from the house. A wonderful, relaxing place, and we’ll definately be coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan 2023
We're so pleased you had a wonderful holiday and enjoyed the beach house. Thank you so much for the fabulous review, we're very grateful.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous house - host thought of everything

What a beautiful place to stay. We usually stay on the beach when we go to Hawks Nest but this place is so lovely and serene and only 1 minute drive to the beach (which is actually easier than walking across the road to the beach with all the gear). The house had everything we needed and even more - the amenities the host included were so generous and thoughtful. Would definitely stay here again - such a beautiful house, everything seemed new. Linens were country road and Sheridan, and the beds were so soft. It was like a luxury hotel stay, but at Hawks Nest. The deck out the back was perfect for relaxing with a drink, and our toddler absolutely loved the house and the large, flat backyard for playing in.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr 2023
We're thrilled you all enjoyed our gorgeous beach cottage. Thank you for your wonderful feedback and we hope to host you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Coast Getaway

Our stay at Serenity was absolutely wonderful.The house was impeccably presented and exuded a touch of luxury that made us feel both welcomed and at home.Honestly, we couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. Lyn’s hospitality as a host was truly exceptional, and we can't thank her enough for going above and beyond to make our stay memorable.Every aspect of the cottage was taken care of with such meticulous attention to detail - from the cleanliness and décor to the linen, backyard, BBQ, beach equipment, and coffee machine. This list could go on and on! Being able to take advantage of this cottage simply complimented our beach getaway.Perfect location - Walking distance to cafes and the golf club. Minutes to multiple beautiful beaches. The whole family thoroughly enjoyed our stay and acknowledges the amazing hospitality Lyn provided.Again we thank you Lyn. P.S. We’ll definitely be back :)
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jan 2025
Thank you very much Luke! We loved hosting you and your beautiful family and appreciate your generous feedback. We look forward to hosting you again soon 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous relaxing stay at Serenity

We had a wonderful relaxing weekend stay at the beautiful Serenity cottage in Hawks Nest. Lyn was so lovely to correspond with and kindly offered both early check in and late check out. We arrived to a delicious selection of cheese and crackers, bubbly, eggs, milk, granola, yummy chocolates, fresh coffee and fresh fruit for breakfast juicing, plus a generously stocked pantry too! We cooked fresh local fish and veggies on the bbq. The huge outside seating area overlooks a beautiful private sunny garden. Serenity cottage was a perfect stay for us, beautifully styled, immaculately clean and super cosy and warm even during a sunny but chilly weekend and probably has the best stocked holiday cottage we have ever stayed in, Lyn has simply thought of everything you could possibly need to make the stay perfect! Very comfy beds too with gorgeous sheridan linen and plenty of extra snuggly blankets if needed. We could highly recommend a stay at Serenity cottage for a peaceful, relaxing, luxury stay. Thanks so much Lyn, we loved our stay with you at Serenity cottage, we will return 😊
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2023
It was such a pleasure hosting you. Thank you so very much for your generous comments, we’re so pleased you had a wonderful time starting at Serenity beach house. You were so very thoughtful and left the home immaculate and we’d love to host you again. Cheers, Rod & Lyn x
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning property!

Hosts were polite and easily reachable made everything smooth & easy, property was stunning even better then the photos.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan 2023
Thank you for your kind words and we're thrilled you liked the beach house. We hope to see you again at Serenity Beach House. Thank you for taking such great care of the house.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous holiday home

We loved our stay at Serenity! It’s was spotlessly clean, comfortable and had everything you need! The kids adored the backyard and all the outdoor toys! Especially the boogie boards and surf board. Close to town! And a quick drive to the beach! Lyn was a fantastic host! Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jan 2023
Thank you Brooke. We’re so pleased you all had a fabulous time at Serenity Beach House.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely gorgeous holiday home

Serenity was perfect for our family Pre-Christmas get away. Lyn, the host, has created a gorgeous little holiday home. The house has everything you could ever need to relax and enjoy the quiet surroundings. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan 2023
Thank you so very much for your lovely review Kate. We're very grateful and so pleased you had a great time. We look forward to hosting you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lynn thought of everything. She treats you with care and kindness, like a welcomed guest.

We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay at the Serenity beach house. It felt like a home away from home. It has everything you need and more. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec 2021
So glad you enjoyed your stay at Serenity Beach house and we hope to host you again. Thank you for taking such great care of the house.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Beach house

Overwhelmingly fantastic, home location and extras. Lyn our host has thought of everything, just turn up and unwind. Will be booking again.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar 2021
Thank you for your generous feedback and I'm delighted that and your friends were able to relax and enjoy the 'Serenity' . We look forward to hosting you again soon. cheers, Lyn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serene clean comfort in Hawks Nest

Great location and very well appointed holiday house. The kitchen was well stocked and the house is beautifully presented. We made excellent use of the outdoor back deck and the outdoor shower. Great location, close to shops, short walk to river and comfortable jog to the beach. Lyn is an excellent host. Very responsive, especially when needed (!!). Thanks Lyn.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Feb 2021
Thank you for your wonderful review and it was a pleasure hosting you. You were perfect guests and took such great care of the house. We look forward to hosting you again soon. Cheers Lyn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serenity is superb

The care and thought that has been put into this property is exceptional which makes it the perfect spot for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday. Everything from the super comfortable beds through to very well equiped kitchen makes this place amazing - plus all the extra touches that take it to the next level. We loved our stay and will visit again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2021
Thank you Bridget for your wonderful feedback and review. I'm so pleased that you all had a wonderful time at Serenity and enjoyed all the extras that made your stay memorable. Very appreciative that you took such great care of the house during your stay and you left it immaculate! Thank you. We look forward to hosting you again soon ~ you are very welcome! Cheers Lyn ⚓️⚓️⚓️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful holiday house

Our host Lyn went above and beyond with attention to detail in every room and soo many special extras including an early checkin time. We enjoyed our family weekend stay and our grandkids loved the big back garden. The two decks are spacious and beautifully furnished. Recommend this house and would love to return sometime for another visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2020
Thank you for your lovely feedback and I'm so pleased that you enjoyed your extended family weekend getaway. The beach house is great for families and we look forward to hosting you again at Serenity.
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