Title: This stylish place to stay is perfect, elegantly finished with ample space. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # This stylish place to stay is perfect, elegantly finished with ample space. Vacation home in Newcastle, near Lake Macquarie ## Photo gallery for This stylish place to stay is perfect, elegantly finished with ample space. ![Dining - This stylish place to stay is perfect, elegantly finished with ample space. (Catherine Hill Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110360000/110357300/110357280/627ca34e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - This stylish place to stay is perfect, elegantly finished with ample space. (Catherine Hill Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110360000/110357300/110357280/128ec513.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - This stylish place to stay is perfect, elegantly finished with ample space. (Catherine Hill Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110360000/110357300/110357280/e024a32e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - This stylish place to stay is perfect, elegantly finished with ample space. (Catherine Hill Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110360000/110357300/110357280/3d242179.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach - This stylish place to stay is perfect, elegantly finished with ample space. (Catherine Hill Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110360000/110357300/110357280/b80acdc1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Aquila's stylish design makes it perfect for group trips. Its elegant finish and ample space provide the ultimate retreat, just a short walk from beautiful beaches and scenic walking tracks of Catherine Hill Bay. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning ## 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. ### This stylish place to stay is perfect, elegantly finished with ample space. This stylish place to stay is perfect for group trips, elegantly finished with ample space. A short walk to the beautiful beaches of Catherine Hill Bay, with plenty of walking tracks to enjoy. Recently built, enjoy the luxury of Aquila. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120410000/120400400/120400320/55c5a9a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Entertainer's Estate with Pool Bobs Farm - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-19&endDate=2026-02-20&selected=120400320&PinnedHotelID=120400320&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111860000/111857200/111857146/4b43dca1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rivers Edge Oasis -Karuah, Infinity Pool and Private Cinema room Karuah - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-19&endDate=2026-02-20&selected=111857146&PinnedHotelID=111857146&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99340000/99337200/99337130/a16f6cc8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peace in Paradise - Near Nelson Bay - Spa, views! 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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 2281, PID-STRA-71004 ## About the area Catherine Hill Bay, a neighborhood in Newcastle, is home to this vacation home. 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. [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¢er=-33.162155,151.61668&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:jbkiEgsk%7C%5B%3FS%3FQ%3FQ%40U%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40QBQ%40QBSBQ%40QBQBQDSBQDQBODODSDMDSDQDMFSFMDSFMFOFMHQFOFOHMHOFOHKHMHOHKJOHIJOHKJKHOLKJKHILKJKJKLIJKLIJGLKLILGLIJILCLINELILELGNELGNELELANENCLENANCLENCN%3FNANALCN%3FN%3FNCL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBN%3FN%3FLBN%40N%40N%3FNBLDNBN%40LDNBLDN%40LDNDLFLDNFLDLHLDNHLBJHLHLFLHLJJFLHJJLHJJJJLJHHJJJJJNJJHJJNHHJNHJHNHLHJFNHNHLFNFNHPFLFNFLDRFLDRFLDPDNDPDRDNBNDPBPDRBP%40PBPBPBR%40P%40PBP%40P%40P%3FP%40P%3FT%40P%3FP%3FR%3FN%3FRAP%3FTAP%3FPAPAPCRAPAPCPCPCPAPCREPCPEPCNEPEPEPENEPGNEPGLERGLGNGLIRGLGNILINGNIJILINIJKNIJKNIJKJKLKJKLIFMJKJKJMHKJMHKFMJMHMHMFKFMFOFMDMHMDOHMDMDODMDO%40MDOBMDOBO%40MDOBO%3FO%40OBM%40O%3FO%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOCO%3FO%3FMAOCOAO%3FOCMEOAOCMEOCOEMAMEOEMEOEMIMEMIOEMGMGKGMGMIMIMKKGMIKKMIKKKKMKIGKMMKIMKKIKKOIKKOIKIOIMIKGOIOIMGOGMISGMGOGMESGMGQEOEQESEMEQEQCOEQCQEQCSCQAQCQCQAQCQASAQAQ%3FQAQAU%3FQ%3FS%3FO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QIxo1HSIlEjjJwo_g5GkY6ZRTtc=) Catherine Hill Bay, NSW ### What's nearby - ![Driving through pouring rain with the hope that there would be a brief stop and a gap in the clouds on the horizon.... sometimes things just work out.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6350533/e67fd5aa-a962-454d-9ee0-55ffad3ebbb1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Catherine Hill Beach 14 min walk \- 1.2 km - ![D MB Lakeshore 2 sea pan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054285/294b18e9-5309-4169-93aa-dfa393b07a16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Macquarie 5 min drive \- 4.3 km - Moonee Beach 16 min walk \- 1.4 km - Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area 16 min walk \- 1.4 km - John Hunter Hospital 37 min drive \- 39.1 km ### Getting around - Wyee Station 16 min drive - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) 61 min drive ### Restaurants - Swansea Hotel 10 min drive - The Doylo 11 min drive - Nords Wharf Trading Post - Matt’s Diner 9 min drive - Caves Beachside Hotel 12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is This stylish place to stay is perfect, elegantly finished with ample space. pet-friendly? ### Where is This stylish place to stay is perfect, elegantly finished with ample space. located? ## Have a question? 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