Title: Waterside Retreat @ Blacksmiths Beach - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Waterside Retreat @ Blacksmiths Beach Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39570000/39567100/39567065/19b8dbba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39570000/39567100/39567065/c45016ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39570000/39567100/39567065/d63224e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39570000/39567100/39567065/2c023244.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39570000/39567100/39567065/843639c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Consider a stay at Waterside Retreat @ Blacksmiths Beach and take advantage of golfing on site, a garden, and laundry facilities. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like bicycling and kayaking at this vacation home. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51615 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Parking available - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## 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. ### Waterside Retreat @ Blacksmiths Beach Swimming… Surfing ... Fishing ... Boating ... Relaxing! Waterside Retreat has it all! The Waterside Retreat is a surprisingly spacious 2 bedroom cottage, sleeping 5, a great place to relax and unwind with family and friends. Patrolled Blacksmiths Beach is only a 5 minute level walk and the beautiful Swansea Channel is a short stroll across the reserve. Boats ramps accessing Lake Macquarie and the ocean are less than 100m away. Sleeping up to 5 people, Waterside Retreat has a modern interior and is deceptively spacious with 2 large bedrooms, a lounge and a front sitting room with divan and easy chair. Relax with a cuppa and enjoy the view towards the channel from the front porch. The fully equipped eat-in kitchen has a dishwasher, full size fridge, microwave, upright stove with oven, large bench with stools, breakfast table and Smart TV. The lounge room has a large comfy leather couch with plenty of room for everyone to relax, chat and watch a movie on the Smart TV. The main bedroom has a queen bed, Smart TV (with Fetch Box) and plenty of room for your clothing in the built-in wardrobe. Just off the bedroom is an area that can be used as a parent’s retreat to sit and soak up the view. The second bedroom has 2 king single beds and plenty of cupboard space – with books, games and toys. The front room has a divan which can be set up as a comfy 5th bed as well as a lounge chair to relax and read a book. The bathroom has a shower and bath with separate toilet and there's an additional toilet just outside the back door. The separate laundry has a washing machine and dryer and an extra fridge. Out the back is an undercover alfresco area with a BBQ and seating. There is also a shower to wash off the sand from the beach. Free parking on premises in a quiet, safe neighbourhood. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Netflix - Smart TV - Streaming services ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Porch ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Smooth flooring in public areas - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the sea - On a lake ### Things to do - Bicycles - Golf - Kayak - Tennis - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bicycles - Composting - Garden - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Recycling - Unit size: 1,615 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117230000/117225300/117225268/a1a624de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Beach Shack - 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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-13554, 2281 ### Property is also known as Waterside Retreat Blacksmiths Waterside Retreat @ Blacksmiths Beach Newcastle Waterside Retreat @ Blacksmiths Beach Private vacation home ## About the area Located on a lake, this vacation home is in Blacksmiths, a neighborhood in Newcastle. Belmont Golf Course and Newcastle supa putt golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Charlestown Square and Westfield Kotara. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Hunter Ice Skating Stadium or Newcastle International Hockey Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. [Visit our Newcastle travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Newcastle.dx6047788) [View more Vacation homes in Newcastle](https://www.expedia.ca/Newcastle-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6047788-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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-33.08168%2C151.65112&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7PSeHiORiABHW_ZXanCAT6lNOM8=) Blacksmiths, NSW ### What's nearby - Blacksmiths Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Lake Macquarie - 3 min drive - 2.3 km - Belmont Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.9 km - John Hunter Hospital - 22 min drive - 21.5 km - Newcastle Beach - 29 min drive - 25.7 km ### Getting around - Kotara Station - 21 min drive - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 51 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Swansea Hotel - ‬2 min drive - ‪The Yoga Place Cafe - ‬5 min walk - ‪Good One Coffee & Things - ‬7 min drive - ‪Blacksmiths Take Away - ‬4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waterside Retreat @ Blacksmiths Beach pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Waterside Retreat @ Blacksmiths Beach ? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Waterside Retreat @ Blacksmiths Beach ? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Waterside Retreat @ Blacksmiths Beach located? > Located in Blacksmiths, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Byrnes Reserve and Lake Macquarie. Blacksmiths Beach and Moon Island Nature Reserve are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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