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The Beach Shack - across from beach, dog friendly

Holiday home with kitchen, near Lake Macquarie

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The Beach Shack - across from beach, dog friendly provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

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9.0 out of 10
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Entire home

4 bedrooms116 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

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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 Beach Shack - across from beach, dog friendly

Bring your family and your dog!

The Beach Shack is a charming, renovated 4 bedroom beach house set just 100 m across the road from patrolled Blacksmiths Beach. With room for up to 9 guests, a huge undercover deck, big secure backyard and relaxed coastal styling, it is the perfect spot for two families or a group looking for an easy beach holiday.

Walk to the sand in minutes for safe swimming and surf, or wander to Lake Macquarie for a dip or a fish. Come home to a hot outdoor shower, fire up the BBQ, and relax while the kids and the dog enjoy the yard.

✦ 4 bedrooms, sleeps up to 9 guests, ideal for two families
✦ Pet friendly on request, large secure backyard, lots of space for kids and dogs
✦ Only about 100 m walk to patrolled Blacksmiths Beach
✦ Easy stroll to Lake Macquarie, Blacksmiths break wall, Grannies Pool and playground
✦ Huge undercover deck with BBQ, dining, hammock and outdoor lounge
✦ Heated outdoor shower, perfect after the beach
✦ Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and coffee machine
✦ Ample parking for cars, boat and jetski, close to boat ramp

Step inside to an open plan living and dining area with relaxed coastal décor.

✦ Comfortable lounge with flat screen TV
✦ Dining table with bench seating
✦ Fully equipped kitchen with full size fridge, dishwasher, microwave, coffee machine, toaster and kettle
✦ Easy flow from indoor living to the large undercover deck

This is a true beach house, set up so you can spread out, relax and enjoy time together.

The Beach Shack sleeps up to 9 guests in 4 bedrooms:

✦ Bedroom 1: Queen bed
✦ Bedroom 2: Tri Bunk with double bed on the bottom and single on top
✦ Bedroom 3: 2 single beds, great for kids or friends
✦ Bedroom 4: Queen bed

✦ All bedrooms have ceiling fans, helped by cooling sea breezes in summer
✦ 2 bathrooms for guest convenience

The outdoor areas are a highlight of this home.

✦ Expansive undercover deck with dining table, BBQ and seating
✦ Hammock for lazy afternoons with a book
✦ Heated outdoor shower to rinse off after the beach
✦ Large, secure backyard with plenty of room for kids to run around

It is the perfect spot for sunset drinks, family BBQs and unwinding after a day at the beach.

Dogs may be considered on request only.

✦ Large fenced backyard, ideal for well behaved dogs
✦ Please enquire with information about your pet before booking
✦ Guests are asked to keep pets off furniture and to pick up after them

Parking

✦ Long driveway plus street parking, suitable for multiple cars
✦ Room for a boat or jetski
✦ Public boat ramp about a 5 minute drive away, giving easy access to Swansea Channel and Lake Macquarie for boating, fishing and exploring the islands

From The Beach Shack you can:

✦ Walk about 100 m to patrolled Blacksmiths Beach for safe swimming and surf
✦ Stroll to Blacksmiths break wall and Grannies Pool, a popular calm swimming spot
✦ Visit the nearby kids playground and foreshore reserve
✦ Walk or drive over the bridge to Swansea for supermarkets, clubs and restaurants

Whether you want a classic sand and surf holiday, time on the lake with the boat, or a relaxed coastal break with the family dog, The Beach Shack is a comfortable, well located base to make the most of Blacksmiths and Lake Macquarie.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,249 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Blacksmiths, NSW

What's nearby

  • Blacksmiths Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Byrnes Reserve - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lake Macquarie - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Moon Island Nature Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Belmont Golf Course - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Kotara Station - 18 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Swansea Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Baker's Den Bakery Café - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Caves Beachside Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Good One Coffee & Things - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Beach Shack - across from beach, dog friendly pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Beach Shack - across from beach, dog friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Beach Shack - across from beach, dog friendly?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Beach Shack - across from beach, dog friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Beach Shack - across from beach, dog friendly located?

Located in Blacksmiths, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Blacksmiths Beach and Lake Macquarie. Byrnes Reserve and Moon Island Nature Reserve are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10 Excellent

Ledda V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

monique a.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025