A relaxing luxury oasis, family-friendly pool, 5 mins to beach + 1pm checkout!

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A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, white chairs, a beige sofa, and a ceiling fan.
A stone wall with the sign "CAVES beachside hotel" and a large planter with plants in front.
A modern living room with a large beige sectional sofa, a white coffee table, and a wooden dining table with chairs. There is a kitchen area with a white countertop and bar stools. A framed picture hangs on the wall above the dining table.
A modern outdoor patio with a white railing, a hanging chair, and a table with chairs.
A room with a wooden table, a woven bag, a hat, green vases, and a potted plant.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Street parking available

Explore the area

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Caves Beach, NSW
  • Place, Wallarah National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Merewether Beach
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Newcastle Beach
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bed 1

1 King Bed

Bed 2

1 King Bed

Bed 3

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bed 4

2 Single Bunk Beds and 2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Newcastle

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Caves Beach, a neighbourhood in Newcastle. Hunter Ice Skating Stadium and The Lake Macquarie Variety Playground are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Charlestown Square and Westfield Kotara. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Caves Beach, NSW

What's nearby

  • Wallarah National Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Merewether Beach - 37 min drive - 32.2 km
  • University of Newcastle - 37 min drive - 34.1 km
  • Newcastle Civic Theater - 40 min drive - 34.1 km
  • Newcastle Beach - 41 min drive - 34.9 km

Getting around

  • Wyee Station - 25 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Market St Cafe - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Nords Wharf Trading Post - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gunyah Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Caves Beachside Hotel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Yoga Place Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does A relaxing luxury oasis, family-friendly pool, 5 mins to beach + 1pm checkout! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is A relaxing luxury oasis, family-friendly pool, 5 mins to beach + 1pm checkout! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A relaxing luxury oasis, family-friendly pool, 5 mins to beach + 1pm checkout!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A relaxing luxury oasis, family-friendly pool, 5 mins to beach + 1pm checkout!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A relaxing luxury oasis, family-friendly pool, 5 mins to beach + 1pm checkout!?

Checkout is at 1:00 PM.

Where is A relaxing luxury oasis, family-friendly pool, 5 mins to beach + 1pm checkout! located?

This family-friendly Newcastle holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Wallarah National Park, Pinney Beach and Lake Macquarie. Byrnes Reserve and Coastal Walk Trailhead are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 31 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location- 5 mins walk to beach or shops. House is beautiful and spotless with everything you could wish for- gorgeous decor, well equipped kitchen,air conditioning, ceiling fans, comfortable beds, lovely sitting balcony , beautiful pool with nice lawn area. Plenty of beach toys, cool cabanas, beach chairs etc. Highly recommend this amazing beach house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2026
You and your family were fabulous guests Michelle. Was such a pleasure dealing with you and really appreciate how you cared for our home. Thank you so much for your superb review of Casbah and we’re so glad you had such a fun and memorable long weekend at Caves Beach.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Samantha Thompson

Great place to stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Dec 2022
Thanks for leaving a review Samantha, much appreciated :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family holiday house

Fantastic location, a short walk to the beach and a fabulous house. Very well equipped, great interior design and was the perfect place for our yearly family getaway (6 adults and 6 kids!). The pool is great and lots of family spaces to spend time together.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Feb 2023
Cheers Stephanie, soo glad you all enjoyed your stay at Casbah
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent house with amazing amenities. Extremely well maintained. Caves beach and shops a very short walk making it a convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Getaway

A gorgeous property which very comfortably accommodated our group. Sally’s attention to detail is impressive, and the property had everything we needed. The close proximity to Caves Coastal Bar, the beach and cafe, made it a great option for our weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2025
Thanks so much Katherine for being such great guests and for your generous review. Hope to see you return to Casbah soon 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

wonderful clean and comfortable

the cleanest and most comfortable stayz property we have even stayed in. A lot of thought has been given by Sally to make your stay very comfortable.from bedding to the kitchen every thing youll need for your stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb 2022
So glad to hear you and your family enjoyed your stay Drew and thanks for the great feedback re Casbah. Since you’ve visited, the pool area has now been finalised and a new barn door fitted to the Master Bedroom ensuite 👌 We hope you can return to Casbah sometime soon 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous house

Definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Dec 2022
Thanks Jodie. Hope to see you all again sometime soon. All the best, Sally & Marty
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Property

Wonderful property and excellent service from property owner. We will be back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2022
Bring on next year!! Thanks Sarah :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Holiday

We were wowed by this house on arrival the decor gives a beautiful relaxing vibe, everything is set up perfectly for families we had 5 adults and 5 kids our host supplied everything possible to make our stay very enjoyable and the location is perfect ..highly recommend the Casbah ..we are looking forward to staying again in the near future… thank you Sally
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Dec 2022
Thanks Sharon. So glad you all got to relax at Casbah and enjoyed your stay. We’d really love to host you again sometime very soon. Merry Christmas 🎄and thank you for taking the time to write a review, much appreciated!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family long weekend

Amazing property! Could not fault anything in this beautiful spacious home. Great location, gorgeous inclusions. We had everything we needed. Owner Sally was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2022
Thanks Lynda, that's wonderful to hear and we hope you will return to Casbah in the near future. Cheers, Sally
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very welcoming!

A beautiful home with plenty of room for adults and kids to spread out. Very well appointed kitchen, bathrooms, pool and beach gear. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Dec 2022
Cheers Kellie. Glad you all found some space to relax before the Christmas craziness. Hope to welcome you back to Casbah sometime soon 😍
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Every Detail Catered For

This holiday rental was fantastic! The house was exceptionally clean, thoughtfully designed, and catered to every need. It was clear that every detail had been carefully considered, making it a comfortable and stress-free stay. Highly recommend this property for anyone looking for a well-prepared and welcoming home away from home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan 2025
Thank you for your lovely review Jenny. So glad you had a great stay at Casbah and we really hope you’ll return one day soon 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful time at Casbah!

We had the most wonderful time staying at Casbah, Caves Beach. The home was amazing & all the inclusions were a lovely surprise. When my 4 year old granddaughter was asked what she wanted to do today she said “go back to the beach house!” Thank you for opening your home to us!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb 2024
So glad to hear that Gabrielle. You were the perfect guests in every way. Welcome back anytime 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Home

My siblings and I had an incredible stay at this beautiful property! We spent two nights here last weekend and had the most wonderful experience. The hosts have created a perfect blend of luxury and comfort, making it a warm and welcoming place to unwind and the house is equipped with everything you could possibly need. Its location is ideal—just a short distance from the beach and local dining spots. The pool and grounds are beautifully kept, adding to the charm of this fabulous home. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2024
Wow, thank you so much for your amazing and detailed review Suzie. We really look forward to welcoming you all back to Casbah soon. You were the perfect guests *****
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceptional

This home exceeded expectations. The owners had considered every little detail to make this the perfect beach home & the location is perfect! The facilities provided and the surprise extras made our stay stress free and very enjoyable. Sally was lovely to communicate with and replied promptly. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2025
Thank you so much Lee. You were the perfect guests and really hope to welcome you all back soon 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing family holiday house

Thankyou for letting my family and I stay in your beautiful home. We have stayed in many properties but we all agreed this has been one of the most beautifully furnished, yet functional homes. The location is great, and we can not fault the cleanliness at all. Everything was impeccably clean and organised. The house caters for both warm and cold weather activities, and is great if you are travelling with young adults and babies. Would definitely come back and stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2022
That is such a wonderful and much appreciated review Sadia 😊 we’d love to welcome you and your family back to Casbah anytime 🙏
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location, awesome place.

Location was perfect for us, cars didn't move the whole time we were there. Local cafes and takeaway was great. IGA is really only to grab a thing or two. Coles in Swansea would be best bet to go for more groceries if you are planning on cooking. Place is very spacious and clean with ample space for 6 of us. Pool was lovely and Sally was easy to communicate with and was fast to reply. All in all would highly recommend and would consider it for future weekends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2025
So glad you all loved your stay at Casbah Caleb and really appreciate the great review. Hope to have you stay again in future 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easter fun

Everything you need is in easy walking distance for safe family fun. The beach, the park, cafes, pub with kids play equipment. Or you can stay & take advantage of all that Casbah has to offer. The pool was well utilized over our stay. Also took time out together with a backyard BBQ whilst the kids ran & played on the grassed area & we finished up toasting marshmallows on the open fire pit. Casbah offers so much. We built sandcastles & amazing memories.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2023
Thank you Joanne. Sounds like you all had a brilliant family Easter together. Exactly what we have designed Casbah for 😊 We hope to welcome you all back in future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and beautiful throughout (dream home really), well stocked from kitchen to toiletries to pool equipment, host was easy to communicate with, check-in details were easy to follow, location was close to everything including beach and cafes, and the late check out was a bonus, allowing us more time to enjoy the home. We all had such a wonderful time and couldn't stop talking about how everything was accommodated, with the smallest of details like children's plates and cups, tupperware, games, beach hats, calico bags and I could keep going. An incredibly thoughtful host. A big thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

Casbah was the perfect venue for a getaway with family visiting from England. The house was so spacious and well equipped, and exceptionally clean. The communication with the host was excellent and they were very accommodating . It was great to be able to have plenty of cooking equipment to be able to cook at home for eight of us. So much in fact that although we had planned to eat out. We ended up eating at home at the lovely dining table. fantastic pool area and a great games room downstairs. Also some lovely walks, especially to the beach to see the caves. I would highly recommend Casbah for a bigger group of people.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2024
Thank you so much for your positive feedback Lisa. It was a pleasure to host you all and hope you will return to Casbah sometime soon :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House, Perfect Location, Family friendly!

Our first stay at Casbah was truly perfect and we will definetely be back! The house is located in such a great spot walking distance from the lovely caves beach. The house had everything and more that we needed for our extended family stay for my Mother in laws 60th and was great for our young kids. Anything you can think of that you need while your away was there in the house and everything was so clean and well-kept upon our arrival. We loved having the pool and the outdoor area was so lovely to sit out in and enjoy the afternoon sun and to relax. We cannot recommend this beautiful property enough! The hosts were so lovely as well and kept us in the loop the entire time prior, during and after our stay. Thank you, Sally and Marty, for the lovely Casbah, we will be visiting again very soon!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar 2023
Thrilled you and your extended family were able to use everything Casbah has to offer Rachel and really appreciate you taking the time to leave such a wonderful and detailed review. So grateful for how well you looked after our property and look forward to welcoming you all back sometime very soon 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Family Holiday

Sally and Marty, thank you for making this a wonderful family holiday. The house is absolutely stunning in a relaxed way, making everyone feel at home. We used all the amenities and appreciated your thoughtfulness in providing everything we could possibly need. The labels were a winner - especially on the lights. Having adult children - the downstairs rooms and pool area were appreciated so much they came back to spend more nights with us ! Caves Beach is spectacular with great walks and beautiful rockpools. The easy walk to the patrolled beach was very handy. A great location. Thank you for the gifts on arrival - loved these ! 10 out of 10 for you guys !
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan 2023
Super happy we could make your family holiday so special. Always a bonus when you can get the older kids to stay a bit longer!! Hope to welcome you back again in the future. Cheers, Sally & Marty
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location, Style and Comfort

The Casbah is in an ideal location, within walking distance to the beach and cafes. It has been beautifully renovated and has everything that you need provided. Sally was a great host, providing local tips and making us feel at home. Thanks for an awesome holiday!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2022
Thank you so much Beth. You and your group were a pleasure to host and welcome back anytime 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family getaway

From the moment you walk in until it’s time (unfortunately) to leave - this holiday escape has it all! Sally and her family have done an amazing job with this property. It has everything you will need for a short or a long stay. It’s all in the detail and Casbah has that in spades! (The welcome hamper of goodies was enjoyed by all!) The little kids loved it, the big kids loved it and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2022
Thank you for your wonderful review Rowena. So glad you all had a great time at Casbah. See you again soon 😊
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

We have enjoyed our stay here. Sally’s response was very good and she will reply quickly.

Our experience during the stay in the property is very good and it is suitable for 3 families. lot of indoor games for kids and indoor swimming pool. Close to caves beach. Nice view in caves when there is low tides.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
Thank you so much Sreedhar for your review and glad you and your family enjoyed your stay at Casbah. We hope to see you back again in the future. Cheers
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