Vacation Home
Waterside Retreat
18 Mankilli Street, 2281 Blacksmiths, Australia – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 26 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Location was amazing. The house is older style but very very clean & tidy. Fantastic value & beds were super comfy. Loved the outdoor area and that everything was supplied. Was great that there were 2 toilets.

Fantastic location for acces to the lake & Swansea channel. We came for 3 days fishing. Boat ramp is a few hundred metres away.

Great location, the property was spotless and has everything we need, the owners are very friendly and helpful.

10/10 , absolutely fantastic!! clean and tidy. fabulous!! definitely going there again, it’s a beautiful place and kudos to the hosts!!

convenient location had everything we needed was quiet and good fishing all round

Location, The way property organise, feeling like you are in your own home. Also near by from lots of beaches and travel destinations

Location- Close to granny pool, which was super hit with kids. The ovean walk was amazing for watching sunrise. The blacksmiths' beach was great for kids surfing.

Location and the home was very comfortable and clean.

The house was spotless, well equiped and nice location. Had everything we needed from washing detergent to bandaids. The wine and chocolates were a nice touch. Hosts were very easy to deal with and we enjoyed our stay

Location to beach. Very, very clean. Accomodating and nice hosts. Enough room for family. Well equipped kitchen and house.

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How can I get to the closest beach from the property?Blacksmiths Beach is only a 5 minute level walk and the beautiful Swansea Channel is a short stroll across the reserve.Answered on October 4, 2019
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Hello are you accepting parents voucher from service nsw .Hi there, we are not able to accept parents vouchers.Answered on February 17, 2022
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Good morning, does this property have bed linen and bath towels provided ?Yes, all bed linen and bath towels provided.Answered on June 25, 2022
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Are dogs allowed?Pets aren't allowed because they can escape from the backyard - we know because our dog managed it. People with allergies also use the cottage - and however hard you clean it is impossible to remove all the pet hair, even if the pets are kept outsideAnswered on September 30, 2021
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Hi is it pet friendly?Pets can escape from the backyard - so pets are not allowed. People with allergies also use the cottage - and however hard you clean it is impossible to remove all the pet hair, even if the pets are kept outside.Answered on September 30, 2021
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Host Info

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Marine Rescue Lake Macquarie1.1 miles
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Marks Point Marina2 miles
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Lake Macquarie Yacht Club Marina2.9 miles
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Royal Motor Yacht Club Toronto5.9 miles
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Marmong Point Marina7.4 miles
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Wyee Point Marina8.6 miles
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Newcastle City Library11 miles
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Hunter Medical Research Institute11.4 miles
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Wests - New Lambton11.7 miles
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Newcastle International Hockey Centre11.9 miles
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Restaurant Swansea RSL Club0.9 miles
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Cafe/Bar Tides at Swansea0.9 miles
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McDonald Jones Stadium12.1 miles
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Energy Australia Stadium12.1 miles
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Newcastle Entertainment Centre12.2 miles
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Newcastle Showground12.2 miles
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Hamilton TAFE Campus12.3 miles
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Lake Pelican Foreshore Playground1.1 miles
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Lake Lake Macquarie Channel0 miles
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Lake Boat Ramp0 miles
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Newcastle Airport22.5 miles
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
No cribs or extra beds are available.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 12:00 AM and 5:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
The New South Wales Government has issued a mandatory code of conduct outlining the rights and obligations of people either hosting or renting accommodations on a short-term basis, including a complaints process.
License number: PID-STRA-13554
FAQs about Waterside Retreat
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The nearest beach is 1,650 feet from Waterside Retreat.
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Waterside Retreat can accommodate this group size:
- 5 guests
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Waterside Retreat has the following number of bedrooms:
- 2 bedrooms
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The prices at Waterside Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Waterside Retreat offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Tennis court
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Windsurfing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Walking tours
- Water sports facilities on site
- Beach
- Bike tours
- Bingo
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Check-in at Waterside Retreat is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Waterside Retreat is 800 feet from the center of Blacksmiths.
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Yes, Waterside Retreat is popular with guests booking family stays.