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The Sanctuary By The Sea – family and Pet Friendly, walk to the Beach

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Exterior
Lounge room upstairs leading on to deck
Modern fully equipped kitchen
View of kitchen and lounge room
Sitting area downstairs

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Queen Bed

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bed

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bed

1 Queen Bed

Twin Bed

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Full bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Full bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

The Sanctuary By The Sea – family and Pet Friendly, walk to the Beach

The Sanctuary By The Sea is a spacious family coastal retreat near Moonee Beach

A relaxed two-level home with loads of space for families and groups, designed for easy holidays, beach days, BBQ nights, and downtime together.

✦ Sleeps up to 8
✦ 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
✦ Three separate living areas across two levels
✦ Large fenced backyard, pet friendly for outdoor dogs only
✦ Undercover deck and veranda for outdoor dining and BBQs
✦ Free NBN WiFi, Netflix, Smart TVs with streaming
✦ Ducted air conditioning throughout
✦ Cot and high chair provided
✦ Linen and bath towels included, bring beach towels

sleeping
✦ Master bedroom, Queen bed, robe, ensuite
✦ Bedroom 2, Queen bed
✦ Bedroom 3, Queen bed
✦ Bedroom 4, Two King single beds, great for kids or teens


✦ Multiple zones so everyone can spread out, kids can play, adults can unwind
✦ Two media living areas with Smart TVs, Netflix and streaming
✦ Extra seating areas for reading, board games, or quiet time
✦ Fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances
✦ Dishwasher for easy clean up
✦ Coffee machine for slow holiday mornings
✦ Indoor dining plus outdoor dining on the deck
✦ Cot and high chair
✦ Washing machine and dryer, ideal for longer stays
✦ Linen and towels supplied

Outdoor
✦ Large undercover deck, perfect for evening BBQs
✦ Big fenced backyard for backyard games and family hangouts
✦ Front balcony for morning coffee and fresh sea air

✦ Around a 5 minute walk to Moonee Beach
✦ Moonie Beach is not patrolled, but there is a calm sheltered swimming spot between the rock platforms and the sandy southern end on many days. Catherine Hill Bay Beach is patrolled in the summer months

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About the area

Newcastle

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Catherine Hill Bay, a neighbourhood in Newcastle. Belmont Golf Course and Magenta Shores Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Macquarie and Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Catherine Hill Bay, NSW

What's nearby

  • Catherine Hill Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Moonee Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • University of Newcastle - 42 min drive - 41.4 km
  • Newcastle Beach - 47 min drive - 43.3 km

Getting around

  • Wyee Station - 17 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caves Beachside Hotel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Nords Wharf Trading Post - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Matt’s Diner - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Swansea Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Baker's Den Bakery Café - ‬12 min drive

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

wael I.

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

Loved staying there very relaxing and peaceful stay.

Wouldn't think twice if I'd rent to stay in this property. Very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2023
Thank you. We look forward to your next stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

Tatiana H.

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

Family holiday

This house is lovely, everything you need and very spacious with lots of room for a large family. Area is very quiet and is a perfect 'beach' holiday, very relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2023
Thank you for your review, I am glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray L.

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

Great Modern home

Home was modern and my family loved the feel of the neighbourhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2023
Thank you for your feedback. We look forward to seeing you again soon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SAE YEON K.

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

Very satisfied stay

looks like the suburb is new and all neighborhood including one we stayed were newly built house. Very clean and cozy area and roads to Cathernine Hill Bay from Sydney was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2023
Thank you. We look forward to your next stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

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

Wonderful stay

What a relaxing and beautiful property. It had all the comforts of a real home. The balcony and light breeze on a sunny day was delightful. Spacious and very well decorated, it was a real treat to stay here. Close to beach and only a few mins drive to shops. Beds were comfortable and all amenities were great and new(ish). We absolutely all loved the stay and would definitely return! Dogs loved the backyard too.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2023
Hi Rachel, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We hope to see you again soon :)
Verified

8/10 Good

Suzanne F.

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

Illaroo

Beautiful, well appointed home which was easy to find. The new estate lacks personality which is found down in the old area of Catherine Hill Bay but beaches are close and the Catho Pub is walking distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2023
Thank you, Suzanne for your review! :) We are glad you enjoyed the home and it's amenities. We hope to have you stay again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Alexandra D.

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

Illaroo

Stay was good, there was not enough toilet paper for our stay which was bothersome. The hot water also ran out very quickly so for four of us to shower it was difficult and we had cold showers. Otherwise stay was comfortable and location is great. Love the balcony! Maybe some heaters on the balcony for the winter months :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2023
Thank you for your review, Alexandra. We have taken on your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed the home and it's location. We hope to see you again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Indica C.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lachlan F.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb, 2026
Thank you for the 5 stars, we’re so glad you had a great stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2025
Thank you for your review. We look forward to your next stay!
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