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50m to beach patrol flags- ocean views - Nat. Park views - whales - open fire

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50 metres to the flags
Pier and children's play lagoon
An open fire for winter
Dining room
Large Kitchen with a view!

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Catherine Hill Bay, NSW
  • Place, Catherine Hill Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Moonee Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Ghosties Beach
    ‪29 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Rear studio

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Outside shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

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

About this property

50m to beach patrol flags- ocean views - Nat. Park views - whales - open fire

Hamptons style beach house opposite the surf beach at Catherine Hill Bay. The gentle ocean breeze and the comforting rhythm of the surf will renew and refresh you.

The house has 4 bedrooms in the main house and a separate large air conditioned studio with queen bed, bathroom and kitchenette. Relax, unwind and simply soak in the sunshine- 1 minute walk to the surfclub and beach. The home is a perfect romantic getaway or beach holiday.

The beach is patrolled October through April.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 2281, PID-STRA-9911

About the area

Newcastle

Located on the beach, 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 scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Catherine Hill Bay, NSW

What's nearby

  • Catherine Hill Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Moonee Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • John Hunter Hospital - 34 min drive - 36.0 km
  • Newcastle Beach - 42 min drive - 41.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Swansea Hotel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Nords Wharf Trading Post - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Caves Beachside Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Matt’s Diner - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Baker's Den Bakery Café - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 50m to beach patrol flags- ocean views - Nat. Park views - whales - open fire pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 50m to beach patrol flags- ocean views - Nat. Park views - whales - open fire?

As of 5 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 50m to beach patrol flags- ocean views - Nat. Park views - whales - open fire on 25 May 2026 start from £221, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at 50m to beach patrol flags- ocean views - Nat. Park views - whales - open fire?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 50m to beach patrol flags- ocean views - Nat. Park views - whales - open fire?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 50m to beach patrol flags- ocean views - Nat. Park views - whales - open fire?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 50m to beach patrol flags- ocean views - Nat. Park views - whales - open fire located?

Nestled on the beach, this Catherine Hill Bay holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Catherine Hill Beach and Moonee Beach. Lake Macquarie and Ghosties Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allyson B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time staying. Love the location and wonderful house. Hosts always extra accomodating. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the Beach House! Super easy check in, huge kitchen which great, lots of room and across the road from the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2025
We look forward to welcoming Kayley again, a lovely guest.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clare S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning property right on the beach. The break we so needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. Perfect place for a family holiday and right across the road from the beach
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allyson B.

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

Catherine Hill Bay

We loved our time at this property!! The house was beautiful and massive plenty of space for everyone and fantastic location right on the beach. Would highly recommend staying here!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon B.

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

Friends Retreat

Plenty of room to sit and talk or share a meal. Great location, close to a beautiful beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

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

Wonderful family holiday with adult kids

We had an amazing holiday - the house is gorgeous and exactly as listed. Loved exploring the local beaches and caves. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sofia W.

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

Perfect house and location

We came up from Melbourne to meet another family. The house was perfect for two families with loads of room and seperate areas. The house was well stocked
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2025
Sofia was a lovely guest
Verified

8/10 Good

Adrianne B.

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

A lovely location for a getaway

We had a lovely summer stay at this house. The granny flat provides a cool retreat during warm summer days.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin B.

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

Catho short break

A great place for a beach getaway so close to Sydney. The house is well appointed and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

celia c.

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

Great house!

Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2023
Thanks Celia, please be in touch again for a discounted second stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Catho is stunning

Lovely home, needs a bit of love but that doesn’t affect the stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrea N.

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

Catherine Hill Bay beach house

Lovely property in fantastic location. We were just a little disappointed with the standard of cleaning as the windows were dirty, kitchen bench sticky, oven needs clean and cobwebs in some of the rooms. Overall a great place to stay as very comfortable but just needs a little tlc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2023
Andrea, you mentioned the kitchen bench, it has now been completely sanded and refinished to ensure it is not sticky any more, actually the cleaner cleans immaculately you will find. Being 50m from the beach, the windows can get salt spray within a day or two. They are hosed off between every stay. If there are any issues next time, please call as requested and we will fix immediately. You were a lovely guest and we hope we will see you again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Bradley G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good in all departments except laundry room in main house is not an actual laundry- it needs a washing machine and dryer. Washing machine is in outside shed room but no dryer.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2025
Hi Bradley Yes the washing machine is in the large, well-appointed studio. There’s a full-size clothes line to hang towels etc and an internal line if it’s raining. We rarely have anyone actually use the laundry for weekends but even then if there’s any need or issues please be in touch and we will assist. Virginia and Martin
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kellie B.

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

Catherine Hill Bay Weekend

"Morning Martin and Virginia, Thank you for allowing us to share your home, it was absolutely perfect for our gathering. The beds were clean and comfy and everyone was well rested. I hope you were happy with the way we left your home and hope we will be welcomed back in the near future as we had a wonderful weekend."
Verified

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Handy to beach across the road. No shops within walking distance. Could do with an update and refreshing. owners were good with communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

s b.

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

Property photo's don't really live up to the property however had a great time

Little things could improve this property, its a lovely house and a great location but tiered and needs some TLC - making sure there are matches available. kitchen organized better, taking away chipped glasses, and updating blinds and curtains would make a big difference.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov 2020
Sherry-Ann, the house is recently renovated so the blinds, curtains etc are not more than two years old. Sorry the matches were in the cupboard, put away as the fireplace is not used much in summer but always ask and we will give a quick reply. We're disappointed that your experience was not perfect, as other guests are very happy with the Beach House. We will be in touch to follow up.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise M.

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

Family reunion

Excellent choice for a sibling reunion, the house had a great atmosphere and the village of Catherine Hill Bay is well worth visiting. Thanks to the hosts for presenting a clean, well-set-up and charming house!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2023
Louise, thanks for being such a lovely guest, please be in touch for a discounted second stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

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

Lovely spot, lovely house

The property was spacious and comfortable, with four bedrooms, a studio and a large garden. We enjoyed walking along the beach across the road, riding our bikes, and a drink at the 'Catho.' Martin tried very hard to get the internet working the one day that it didn't, due to what turned out to be a local outage. We could never get the oven to work despite the available instructions and some assistance from our helpful neighbour, who is also the property manager. A comfortable, spacious home.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun 2022
Thanks Barbara, the oven did work but it was very complex electronics and hard to understand for many guests, so we have replaced it with a new one.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise S.

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

Beautiful house and perfect location

We had such a lovely week at Catherine Hill Bay and would definitely stay here again. The house fitted us all perfectly (family of 6), it had a very well equiped kitchen and the hosts were very accommodating with our last minute request which we really appreciated. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Julie K.

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

The Beach House

Location was fantastic. Great area and terrific location to the beach. Lovely big back yard. Excellent balcony upstairs with a good view of the beach Really spacious for 3 couples Well equipped kitchen The property does need some TLC. Broken blinds, door handles falling off, windows unable to open, dirty carpets and marks on walls, dirty windows. We did find it grubby One shower between six - not so great Having said all that we did like it. It was well Priced and all about the location- just needs a good freshen up
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun 2021
Julie, Just to be sure we will meet the needs of the most discerning guests, we took your concerns seriously knowing that this is the end of a busy three summer months for the house. We have replaced the carpets and blinds, repaired any issues, painted sections, renewed some furniture etc as a mini reno for the house.
Verified

8/10 Good

Lindy W.

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

Superb Location

Brilliantly positioned just across the beach. This large home was very comfortable for two families by utilising the studio out the back as well. The beds were comfortable and the house was well appointed. It is an older property and some areas are a little tired but it was fine for a beach house. There is no air-conditioning in the main house and many windows/doors do not have flyscreens so in order to get a cooling breeze the mozzies are horrendous. The house either needs flyscreens or air-conditioning. Otherwise a great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather L.

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

On the beach

Great location on the beach. Spacious home with good self catering kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela F.

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

Beautiful spot

Beautiful location and so close to a lovely beach. Lots of places to drive too for something to eat or a picnic. There are lots of mozzies so bring your own repellent! Martin and Virginia were very quick to respond to any of my questions and the neighbour John was lovely and even put the bins out for us!
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy W.

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

Beautiful location so close to the beach.

The home was positioned beautifully and so close to many amazing walks. The upstairs balcony was a perfect way to end each day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Martin

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Why they chose this property

A stone house in an historic village over the road from the flags with beautiful Hamptons style furnishings, its a bit of a dream. Come now for whale watching - May to November

What makes this property unique

The only stone house in an historic town, right on the flags, with a open fireplace for winter warmth and romance!

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