Title: Coastal Farmhouse - Perfect place to gather with friends and family - 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 # Coastal Farmhouse - Perfect place to gather with friends and family ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102230000/102222900/102222814/2b95395a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102230000/102222900/102222814/05e1f135.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102230000/102222900/102222814/1272c12b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102230000/102222900/102222814/16529c69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102230000/102222900/102222814/1fd8d8d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Set amidst 25 acres of picturesque fields, The Ranch is the perfect haven for relaxation and connection. Unwind in the spacious living area with a 75-inch TV and surround sound or enjoy quality time with family and friends by the fire pit area. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Parking available - 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. ### Coastal Farmhouse - Perfect place to gather with friends and family The Ranch is set on 25 acres and backs onto Tillgerry Creek. The Ranch is spacious & open planned with views of fields from every room. With a bbq area opening up to a picturesques back drop additional fire pit area, this is the place to relax & spend time with family and friends. The house has five spacious & well-lite bedrooms, two bathrooms with a open plan kitchen & dining. The spacious living area with a 75 inch TV and surround sound will allow you to sit back and put your feet up. The large farmhouse table located in the sun filled dining area will fit all our guest & will be a place you can share a meal together and watch the kids play or the sun setting. All our spacious bedrooms have an abundance of light, block out curtains & split system air con. Bedroom 1 - Main Bedroom with King Size Bed Bedroom 2 - Two double beds Bedroom 3 - Queen bed & wardrobe Bedroom 4 - Queen bed & wardrobe Bedroom 5 - Queen bed & single bunk beds We are located only 6 minutes to Newcastle Airport & have a bus stop out the front. If it is sun, sand & surf you are after you are a 15 minute drive to Birubi Beach. If you are after action and excitement there is many options to choose from ie Quad Bike King, Hellfire Paintball & Go Karting only minutes away. If food and wine is more your thing, head to Murrays Brewery or Valhalla also located on Nelson Bay Road. Small to medium dogs welcome, just let us know prior to your booking. There is plenty of space for trailers so bring your boat or jet ski. Linen & bath towels provided. Please bring your own beach towels Under 21 If you are interested in booking our property and are a school leave, I would encourage you to make an inquiry. We are happy to accept Schoolie ‘s only when the below has been communicated and agreed upon. Conditions of booking: \- A parent's needs to be the point of contact \- The parent's will need to provide us with a copy of their licence \- A $1200 security deposit is required 72 hours prior to booking. This will be refunded within 7 days of departure. The bond will be held to cover any damage or additional cleaning that may be required. \-No more than 10 people permitted on booking \-No parties or additional groups/people permitted on the property during stay Events If you are looking at hosting an event we are open to discuss this with you. Please be aware that additional charges may apply. We look forward to welcoming you to The Ranch. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the marina ### Things to do - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Garden ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50930000/50921600/50921597/eb59d2ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bluewater Splendour - Heated infinity pool and amazing 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 PID-STRA-62932, 2318 ## 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-32.78439%2C151.93240&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2M5B3dXCBosfIh9G4bIVvVCQTn4=) Salt Ash, NSW #### What's nearby - Oakvale Farm and Fauna World - 7 min drive - 3.0 km - Port Stephens Winery - 8 min drive - 6.4 km - Murray's Craft Brewing Co - 8 min drive - 6.4 km - Pacific Dunes Golf Course - 11 min drive - 8.3 km - Newcastle Beach - 39 min drive - 37.0 km #### Getting around - Waratah Station - 26 min drive - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 10 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪KFC - ‬10 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive - ‪Bull 'N Bush Hotel - ‬10 min drive - ‪Little Pantry Co - ‬10 min drive - ‪Magpie Coffee Van - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Coastal Farmhouse - Perfect place to gather with friends and family pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. ### How much does it cost to stay at Coastal Farmhouse - Perfect place to gather with friends and family ? > As of Sept 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Coastal Farmhouse - Perfect place to gather with friends and family on Oct 24, 2025 start from CA $638.09, excluding 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Salt-Ash-Hotels-Coastal-Farmhouse-15-Minutes-To-Birubi-Beach-Pet-Friendly.h102222814.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Coastal Farmhouse - Perfect place to gather with friends and family ? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Coastal Farmhouse - Perfect place to gather with friends and family ? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Coastal Farmhouse - Perfect place to gather with friends and family located? > Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Oakvale Farm and Fauna World, Worimi Regional Park, and Stockton Beach. Tilligerry Creek and Tilligerry National Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Coastal Farmhouse - Perfect place to gather with friends and family Reviews 9.6 ### 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 8 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 8/10 Good #### Prashan T. Jan 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great getaway Was a nice spot to escape to! ##### Prashan T. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### justin l. Jul 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good getaway location. A great place to stay. The house was surprisingly very modern and clean. ##### justin l. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nic B. Oct 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend away Property was great! Check in/out was very easy. Made for a great weekend away ##### Nic B. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jan 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Property We are a group of 4 families and we had a wonderful time at the Ranch .Property has ample space both in and out, close to the popular beaches in the area.Well maintained for its age .Will go back again ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mohamed May 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We want thank Fiona for all her help. The house was wonderful and we really enjoyed our stay. ##### Mohamed Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Natasha M. Mar 7, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Overall good Good size property, good location. It does need a little TLC, a good deep clean, and a pest spray as there were lots of spiders. I would stay here again. ##### Natasha M. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas Mar 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Lovely house, inside all recently renovated. Loads of room for a big group, plenty of space around the property. Really easy people to deal with, if you’re looking for peace and quiet we highly recommend it! ##### Thomas Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel F. Jul 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awsome Was relaxing ##### Daniel F. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda L. Apr 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A must stay ! My son and his friends stayed at the Ranch for a few days to celebrate his birthday. Ample space, bbq, fire pit. Remote stay but central enough to go to the beach, town and see the sights Communication with the owner Fiona was open and easy and she met the boys to make sure they had everything they needed. She was flexible and accomodating and I wouldn’t hesitate recommending this place to everyone! ##### Linda L. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aidan B. Mar 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Aidan B. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jim B. Aug 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Golfing Break Property was excellent and facilities were exceptional. All in all we all enjoyed the stay. ##### Jim B. 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