[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Sanctuary - Hampton-style beach house, pet friendly, family ready Vacation home in Newcastle with kitchen and balcony ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35850000/35843200/35843110/w1197h675x0y0-508deae9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, Netflix, streaming services](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35850000/35843200/35843110/w1196h675x0y0-83c295b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, Netflix, streaming services](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35850000/35843200/35843110/w1197h675x0y0-f9f4f81e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35850000/35843200/35843110/w1197h675x0y0-15d0608b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35850000/35843200/35843110/0325aae1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Sanctuary - Hampton-style beach house, pet friendly, family ready provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81938 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Sanctuary - Hampton-style beach house, pet friendly, family ready Settle into The Sanctuary, a spacious Hampton-style beach house in Catherine Hill Bay, steps from Lake Macquarie’s stunning coastline, and just a short walk to Moonee and Ghosties beaches and a short drive to Catherine Hill Bay and Caves Beach. Designed for relaxing family getaways and group stays, this four-bedroom holiday rental blends contemporary style with everyday comfort, close to beaches, coastal walks, and village history. The fenced backyard is pet friendly for outdoor dogs only, with an undercover area for shade and shelter. A cot and high chair are provided Explore pristine beaches, scenic walks, and the heritage-listed village, then return to your private sanctuary. The Sanctuary unfolds across two spacious levels with three separate living areas, all styled with stunning coastal décor and filled with natural light. Downstairs you will find sliding doors that open to a large backyard and an undercover deck, ideal for relaxed dinners and late evening BBQs. There are two living areas on this level. Upstairs you will find the master bedroom with gourmet kitchen, butlers pantry and a front balcony that is perfect for watching the sunrise with a quiet coffee before the day begins. Everything feels fresh, relaxed, and coastal, so you can drop your bags and switch to holiday mode. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Netflix - Smart TV - Streaming services ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 1,938 square feet ## Similar properties ![Sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34170000/34165100/34165060/w4081h2362x0y0-49bb5683.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Torodes - beachhouse with ocean views Catherine Hill Bay - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 54 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=34165060&PinnedHotelID=34165060&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34660000/34653300/34653275/323bc136.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### By the Beach across from Catherine Hill Bay Catherine Hill Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=34653275&PinnedHotelID=34653275&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32080000/32070300/32070261/e0cd1d03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3 for 2 offer! 50m to beach - oceanviews - Nat. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number PID-STRA-9005, 2281 ### Property is also known as Illaroo at Catherine Hill Bay Illaroo Luxurious 4 Bedroom Home in Catherine Hill Bay Newcastle 547317\_S-11215473171747237461896x51747237461896x5 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-33.16266%2C151.62587&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DUGKrisXQevbmBWJSiNQz7ermgk=) Catherine Hill Bay, NSW #### What's nearby - Moonee Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area - 2 min drive - 2.0 km - Blacksmiths Beach - 17 min drive - 14.6 km - John Hunter Hospital - 35 min drive - 33.7 km - Newcastle Beach - 42 min drive - 37.9 km #### Getting around - Wyee Station - 17 min drive - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 62 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive - ‪Big Mamma's Pizza - ‬12 min drive - ‪8 at Trinity - ‬30 min drive - ‪Matt’s Diner - ‬10 min drive - ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Sanctuary - Hampton-style beach house, pet friendly, family ready pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Sanctuary - Hampton-style beach house, pet friendly, family ready? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Sanctuary - Hampton-style beach house, pet friendly, family ready? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Sanctuary - Hampton-style beach house, pet friendly, family ready located? > Located in Catherine Hill Bay, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Moonee Beach and Catherine Hill Beach. Ghosties Beach and Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Sanctuary - Hampton-style beach house, pet friendly, family ready Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### wael I. Sep 18, 2022 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. ##### wael I. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### SAE YEON K. Sep 9, 2022 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. ##### SAE YEON K. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel T., Sydney Australia Jan 7, 2023 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. ##### Rachel T. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tatiana H. Feb 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Tatiana H. Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ray L. Feb 1, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Modern home Home was modern and my family loved the feel of the neighbourhood. ##### Ray L. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Tatiana H. Jan 27, 2021 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. ##### Tatiana H. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Alexandra D. Aug 26, 2020 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 :) ##### Alexandra D. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Suzanne F. Jan 5, 2020 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. ##### Suzanne F. 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