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Life's a Merewether Beach

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A balcony with a view of the ocean, a tiled floor, and a white railing.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a ceiling fan, a window, and two wall art pieces.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a dishwasher, an oven, and a refrigerator.
An aerial view of a coastal area with a large rectangular pool adjacent to a beach and rocky shoreline.
A spacious living area with a sofa, coffee table, and TV. There is a dining area with chairs and a table.

Reviews

9.4 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 or patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Merewether, NSW
  • Place, Merewether Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Merewether Ocean Baths
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Glenrock State Conervation
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Newcastle

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Merewether, a neighbourhood in Newcastle. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Newcastle Beach and Lake Macquarie. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Newcastle Showground or Newcastle International Hockey Centre. Jet skiing and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Merewether, NSW

What's nearby

  • Merewether Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Merewether Ocean Baths - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Glenrock State Conervation - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dixon Park Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Burwood Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle Interchange Station - 7 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hubro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Prince of Merewether - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪SIDETRACK COFFEE - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Merewether Surfhouse - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Life's a Merewether Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Life's a Merewether Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Life's a Merewether Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Life's a Merewether Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Life's a Merewether Beach located?

Located in Merewether, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Merewether Beach, Bathers Way Trailhead and Glenrock State Conervation. Merewether Ocean Baths and Dixon Park Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location and lovely house, would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and home

Great location, close to beach, restaurants we enjoy our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

Such a great place. So close to the beach with stunning views. Was perfect for our family getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic location and excellent property.

We really enjoyed our stay at the property. Comfortable beds, great bathrooms and kitchen was well equipped. We loved how close it was to the beach and to cafes/restaurants. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Life’s a beach

Fantastic stay at a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, near the beach and all the amenities of Merewether. Unit was good but could use some TLC. Overall was a great place for our family, Pub was a bit noisy on the weekend.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

Was a lovely little place, close to everything, pity I was working and not enjoying the beaches :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Beautiful property, great location. 2min walk to pub, beach & restaurants. Off street parking a bonus. Would stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely apartment close to beach. Worked well for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous beach holiday

Amazing location, exactly as described. Very clean and comfortable. Close to cafes, beach, pub but not too noisy. Off street parking which is vital in a busy location. We had a great vacation and would happily stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very convenient. Nice and clean. Good beds and great spot
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Close to everything

Very handy to beach and food. Nice space.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Ocean vibes

Fantastic location with the beach at your doorstep. Breakfast, lunch and dinner a two minute walk away. Perfect for our group of friends but certainly a family would love and enjoy the location to the beach and ocean baths.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Wedding Weekend

Lovely property close to the wedding reception (Merewether surfhouse). Within walking distance of all our venues
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Holiday

We were coming to Newcastle to pick up our daughter and thought we would make a holiday of it. It is a great location as it is so easy to walk to the beach. The place is fully self contained so it was like being in your own house but in a better area.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Fast and speedy communication with host. You’ll hear a touch of noise from The Beaches on Friday and Saturday night but nothing to worry about, would stay here again!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location for a beach holiday

I loved my stay at this property. Across the road from the Surfhouse restaurant which was handy for dinner and breakfast. Our only issue was that the ceiling fans didn't work in the bedrooms. Maybe the batteries needed changing in the remote, otherwise everything was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fine

Clean and in good condition. Other friends visited us and would like to stay there some time in the future
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
5 star location !Dirty windows mouldy window tracksBlind in bedroom with single beds not working My two nieces had to hang a blanket fot privacyOwner was aware we were not Garage that was to be made available was full of owners furnitureBalcony not cleanInitial issues with wifiSome windows cannot openWe left matching clothes hangers for next questsWould be amazing stay if above fixed before booking !
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar, 2026
Thank you for your feedback and for highlighting the great location near Merewether Beach. The property is professionally cleaned before each stay, and our maintenance team confirmed all windows and blinds were working correctly following your visit. Being so close to the beach, some salt and sand in window tracks is unavoidable despite regular cleaning. And given the storms over the time it is hard to stop dirt, sand, and debris from collecting in tracks, the deck, and on windows. We also note you had a few misunderstandings about the property layout and amenities, which may have contributed to the concerns raised. The single garage contains some remaining furniture due to the recent sale of the neighbouring property, but on-site and street parking remain available for guests. We appreciate your comments and will continue to ensure the property is well maintained for future stays.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful family stay at Merewether

I stayed at Life’s a Merewether beach with my family and the location was fantastic. Lovely ocean views, close to surf club, beach and ocean baths. The unit is opposite a pub but even on Anzac Day we heard no noise.The host was quick to respond upon booking and during our stay. The house has all amenities needed to cater for a family. Garage was a little tight for a 4WD but we found plenty of on street parking.Thanks for a great stay and we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Great location

As advertised. Conveniently located. A few issues out of control of property manager (no power to house on check in and also faulty fridge)..
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Location for the beach & pub

This place is neat and its location is fantastic in close proximity to the beach cafes and the pub. Keep in mind that there is noise from the pub across the road. It didn’t bother us. There were a few small things that could be improved in comparison to other short stay accommodation such as shampoo & conditioner, pegs for the clothes line and better quality sheets.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to beach

For us this accommodation could not have been better as it was so close to the surf house. The beach walks were just lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house

Well presented comfortable house in a very convenient location. Spacious with very comfy beds. Good views.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
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