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Walk to the Beach | Live Like A Local | All The Comforts Of Home

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A brick building with a wooden staircase leading to a room with a mirror and a welcome sign.
A modern living room with a wooden floor, a blue rug, a brown leather sofa, and a large window with a view.
A pool with a view of the ocean and rocky shoreline.
A modern staircase with wooden steps and a metal handrail, leading to a door with a round mirror on the wall.
A round white table with a vase of yellow flowers, a coffee pot, and a bowl of strawberries and chocolate.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • 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.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Merewether Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Newcastle, NSW
  • Place, Newcastle Civic Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Merewether Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Newcastle Civic Theater
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Newcastle

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Cooks Hill, a neighbourhood in Newcastle. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Newcastle Beach and Lake Macquarie. Merewether Ocean Baths and Foreshore Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and mountain biking nearby.
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Newcastle, NSW

What's nearby

  • Newcastle Civic Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Merewether Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Newcastle Civic Theater - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Newcastle City Hall - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • NEX - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Civic Station - 15 min walk
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hubro - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Autumn Rooms - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Talulah Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Papillon Chinese Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to the Beach | Live Like A Local | All The Comforts Of Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Walk to the Beach | Live Like A Local | All The Comforts Of Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Walk to the Beach | Live Like A Local | All The Comforts Of Home?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to the Beach | Live Like A Local | All The Comforts Of Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk to the Beach | Live Like A Local | All The Comforts Of Home located?

Located in Cooks Hill, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of NEX, Newcastle Civic Park and St Andrews Presbyterian Church. Newcastle Art Gallery and Merewether Beach are also within 15 minutes. Civic Station is 15 minutes by foot and Newcastle Interchange Station is 20 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

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

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
Host was very welcoming and friendly . Very close to beaches and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location, clean airy and bright. The louvre windows are great for air flow. The private secure courtyard is great for storing bikes. Hosts are lovely. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
So well appointed and considered. Very comfortable, lacked nothing, area delightful, local food shop amazing, and walk to beaches and walks delightful
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic accommodation

The property was clean, well-appointed and in a fantastic location. Close to the park, shops and beach. Brooke made us feel welcome and made sure we had everything we needed. I would definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jan, 2026
Thank you Sandra for staying at Cooks Hill Parkside Accommodation, we are are pleased you enjoyed your stay and glad you appreciated the location and inclusions of the property. You are welcome back anytime. Looking forward to another visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place

Loved staying at Brooke and Grant’s property. Modern space and appliances made the stay very comfortable. Check in was super easy and Brooke and Grant were accomodating with extra requests. Definitely recommend this property to everyone.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul, 2023
Thanks Keely and family, we loved hosting you for your stay. You were certainly easy to accommodate and we will happily welcome you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is well situated , it seems like a lot of thought has gone into this place : lots of thoughtful things provided. The place is very comfortable, love the off street parking ( for not big vehicles though ) full size fridge, washer & dryer , can use your own Netflix account , etc. Would certainly recommend this accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect spot. Close to everything. Super clean. Quiet. Owners were easy and great to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was very clean and neat and had everything we needed for a 5 day stay. Lots of little touches (like cereal, milk & fresh flowers) which was a lovely surprise on arrival. The host was very quick to respond to questions and reached out to make sure we had checked in ok. Checking in and out was simple, and having secure onsite parking was excellent. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and location were perfect for our family. The place was really clean and had so many amenities included that made a difference like towels, soaps, snacks, and even fresh flowers. Fully stocked. The location was fantastic. We love to walk and explore and we could do it all from here - from beaches to Darby street to Merewether.. Grocery store right down the street, and a very convenient bus stop as well. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host Brooke was absolutely lovely. The apartment was sooo clean, lots of lovely little touches. She has thought of everything that you could need. Quality linen, kitchen ware. So cost & private yet so close to everything. I almost didn’t want to write a review so we could keep it our own secret little place to stay! Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean property. Internet needed rebooting. Host fixed immediately. Located close to Darby street shops, restaurants and a 15 minute walk to Bar Beach
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jan, 2026
Thank you Keith for staying at Cooks Hill Parkside Accommodation, we are are pleased you enjoyed your stay and glad you appreciated the quick fix with the internet. Easy to attend to and we are near by. And yes the location is 5 stars. See you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommend!

My partner and I stayed here with our 3yo and 6yo. It is in such a beautiful, convenient location. Lots of great flat walks first thing in the morning with the pram. Brooke and her family were so responsive and accommodating. Check in was super easy. Everything was clean and comfortable. Fun park just across the road for the kids. Sad to have to leave!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jan, 2026
Thank you Renee for staying at Cooks Hill Parkside Accommodation, we are are pleased you enjoyed your stay and glad you appreciated the little details and proximity to park which is so great to children and adults too! Thank for staying with us. Looking forward to another visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wohlfühloase

Eine wirklich sehr schöne, feine und sehr saubere Unterkunft. Ich wurde sehr nett von der Vermieterin empfangen. Nach einer langen Anreise habe ich mich sofort wohlgefühlt. Die Unterkunft liegt sehr zentral. Einkaufsmöglichkeiten sind fußläufig sehr gut erreichbar. Bis zu Strand sind es zu Fuß auch nur 10 Minuten. Ich würde dort jederzeit wieder mieten. Ich hatte eine tolle Zeit.
Stayed 20 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy return clients!!

We absolutely love our stay in Cooks Hill thanks to Brooke and Grant and the beautiful space they have created! This is our second time visiting and it was just as delightful as the first! The apartment is situated in a beautiful neighbourhood, with a picturesque walk to Darby St cafes where we went each morning for breakfast! We also walked up to Bar Beach and enjoyed looking at the other beautiful houses along the way! It is so nice to come back to a quiet, relaxing space with all the homey touches that make your stay just perfect! Thank you so much Brooke + Grant! We can’t wait to come back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

We arrived at the property quite tired after travelling all day. We we’re pleasantly surprised. There was a wonderful attention to detail. Milk, cereal, honey and of course tea and coffee were provided which meant we didn’t have to immediately go out shopping for essentials. Lots of natural light and a feeling of being in a tree house as the living area is upstairs with lots of windows all around. The suburb is gorgeous with lots of restaurants and close to the sea. Highly recommend.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul, 2023
Thank you Merrin for staying at Cooks Hill Parkside Accommodation, we are are pleased you enjoyed your stay and glad you appreciated the little details. Looking forward to another visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location, modern facilities, fantastic host

Absolutely loved our stay, we will be back! Brooke is a fantastic host and made some excellent recommendations. So close to the beach, perfect for morning coast walks and coffee. Accommodation is beautifully presented, modern and has thoughtful little things to make you feel at home.
Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul, 2023
Thanks for choosing to stay with us at Cooks Hill Parkside, you are welcome back anytime..
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Terrific unit and location

Clean, well equiped unit. Very convenient location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul, 2023
Thanks David, we loved having you stay with us at Cooks Hill Parkside.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful place

Thank you Brooke for providing us with the perfect place to stay. The place came with everything we could possibly need, was immaculately clean and the location was great. You have considered every possible detail to make a guest’s stay perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul, 2023
Thanks Ruth, we are happy that you enjoyed your stay at Cooks Hill Parkside Accommodation. We are looking forward to welcoming you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The best of Newcastle

Cozy, compact and private. A fantastic modern apartment in a truly fantastic part of Newcastle. Host Brooke has the place set up like a boutique hotel… but with the addition of a great kitchenette and laundry downstairs. Highly recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul, 2023
Thanks Charles and Lily for your recent visit. We are glad that you enjoyed all the amenities and inclusions. We loved having you stay and you were the perfect guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fab weekend jolly holiday!

My friend & I wanted to go for a little weekend trip somewhere different & decided on Newcastle, but we wanted somewhere local, easy to get to beaches, restaurants, bars & fun, along with being a really comfortable place to wash, rest & play! I have to say this property was by far one of the best places I’ve ever stayed. Incredibly comfortable, clean, modern - it was great all round! I would definitely recommend to everyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul, 2023
Oh Lizzie, we are so happy you chose to stay with us. Glad that you liked all the inclusions and location. Please stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Newcastle gem.

A perfect central location to base yourself while you explore Newcastle. The house was fantastic with everything you needed. Brooke was helpful and quick to respond to questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul, 2023
Thanks Niki for staying with us, so happy that you enjoyed you stay. Looking forward to your next visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Newie

Amazing property to stay in. Centrally located and great walking to amazing restaurants and the beaches. Great hosts who are so friendly and helpful! Definitely will book again
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very clean & tidy. Great location. I would definitely stay again.

Very neat and tidy. Great location close to popular cafes & walking distance to the beach. Very good host. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location and gorgeous loft

Myself and three friends rented this property after seeing the wonderful photos online and we were not disappointed! It was clean, beautifully decorated and the location was everything you could ask for in a holiday rental - close to the shops, cafes and of course, the beach! It was a privilege to stay here and hopefully we will be guests of Brooke and Grant in the future!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful, convenient and indulgent beach getaway

Our family of four loved this property - amazing location for beach walks and runs as well as walking distance to Darby street boutiques and cafes. The property itself is full of sunlight and luxury touches like beautiful kitchen appliances and clever storage so the space always feels peaceful and never cluttered . We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
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