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Castaway Macmasters Beach House | Footsteps to sand & surf

Castaway Macmasters Beach House | Footsteps to sand & surf

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Pool
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining

Overview of Castaway Macmasters Beach House | Footsteps to sand & surf

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

Map
Macmasters Beach, NSW
  • Popular LocationCopacabana Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationAvoca Beach16 min drive
  • Popular LocationTerrigal Beach16 min drive
  • AirportPalm Beach, NSW (LBH-Palm Beach Seaplane Base)108 min drive

Space details

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 6
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    2 single beds
Bedroom 3
    1 queen bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    No shower or bath

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Castaway Macmasters Beach House | Footsteps to sand & surf

Castaway Macmasters Beach House is superbly located a 30 second walk to the sand and surf of beautiful Macmasters Beach and a short stroll to beachside cafes. Uniquely set within a native garden setting, Castaway offers 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, large sheltered deck areas, a cosy fireplace, free WIFI, HD Smart TV and late check out for weekend stays. Pup-friendly too, so you can let your pooch run free on the dog friendly beach opposite. Couples, families and friends will enjoy morning strolls along the beach, beachside cafes, walking the Bouddhi coast or taking an easy coastal drive to explore nearby Avoca, Killcare and Terrigal beaches.
Key features:
- Stroll to 2 patrolled surf beaches, beachside cafes and a shallow swimming baths perfect for young families.
- Hotel-style linen and towel service included in tariff.
- Bedroom 1: Main queen bedroom with separate access to the bathroom.
- Bedroom 2: Queen bedroom.
- Bedroom 3: 2 king single beds.
* Two-way bathroom (shower, vanity and toilet) and an additional powder room with 2nd toilet.
* The large fully secured rear deck has roof covering and is set above native shrubs and trees filled with abundant birdlife and includes an outdoor dining setting, BBQ, and sun lounges.
* The front deck provides a restful space overlooking the native garden.
* The open plan living and dining space is bright and spacious and features quality furnishings throughout, ceiling fans and a slow combustion fireplace with wood supplied during the winter months.
* The HD TV includes free-to-air channels and support for all streaming apps (you'll need your own login account details).
* A very well-equipped kitchen with a Nespresso coffee machine.
* A street-to-front door walkway providing quick access to the beach pathway opposite.
* A laundry (washing machine only) and a beach shower.
* There’s ample parking options including undercover parking for 2 cars and on-street parking with walkway to front door.
Looking for dog friendly holiday accommodation? Castaway is a popular dog friendly property with the designated dog friendly beach zone from the beach access opposite. Pup is permitted inside the house (rules apply) and the very large rear deck is also suitable when out and about as it is fully secured with roof covering. The yard area is not fenced but not a problem as the dog friendly beach is just opposite. Guest must bring own pet bedding. A fee ($75) applies per dog stay. Best suited for 1 dog. Sorry, we no longer accept cat stays.

LOCATION
Castaway is conveniently located across from the beach access path. Macmasters Beach is a patrolled surf beach, with a shallow swimming baths perfect for families with babies and young children, a playground and cafe. Copacabana Beach is also just a beach stroll away also offering a patrolled beach, surfing, great cafes and convenient shops. The unique Cochrane Lagoon is positioned between the two beaches and an easy 3 min walk via the street or beach from our property. It's perfect for kayaking, exploring the wetlands, fishing and for chilling on its banks feeding the ducks and swans.
Walk along the beach in either direction to enjoy breakfast, take-aways for beach picnics or dinner at beach-side cafes at Macmasters and Copacabana beaches or just drinks at the Macmasters Beach Surf Club cafe on Friday and Sunday evenings. Located an easy beach walk to Copacabana amenities including a bakery, grocery and bottle shop, chemist, hair and beauty salons and a newsagent.
Tip..... Take a walk along the beach at dusk and enjoy drinks at the surf club at Macmasters beach on Fri and Sun evenings or wood-fire pizza and tapas at Copacabana beach as you watch the sunset.

Macmasters Beach is a comfortable and scenic 90 min drive north of Sydney CBD on the M1 freeway. The Kincumber Shopping Centre is a good stop for last minute supplies and has a large 24 hour Coles, Liquorland, chemist, a great green grocer and butcher. There is also an excellent IGA with bottle shop at the smaller Kerta Rd shopping complex near Mitre 10 a bit closer to Macmasters Beach. On the final stretch along the Scenic Road towards Macmasters Beach is a fresh seafood outlet but check opening hrs.
If you want to explore further, Bouddhi National Park is nearby providing unique and accessible coastal walking trails and swimming spots. You can drive there and park or walk via the trails that start in the streets behind the surf club. It is great for viewing whales and for swims at Little Beach and Maitland Bay Beach (both unpatrolled). Further along the Killcare peninsula is Killcare beach and Hardy's Bay - a 15 minute drive away with interesting fashion and homeware/gift shopping, renowned Bells restaurant and local cafes, boating and boat hire facilities. There is also a ferry service to Patonga, Ettalong and Palm Beach from Wagstaffe Wharf - great for a day out!
Avoca and Terrigal beaches are both 10 and 15 mins drive away and also offer swimming/surfing, shopping and dining. Erina Fair is only a 15 drive away for a full-on shopping centre experience.

Property manager

Bev Carroll

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 55 lb per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Strictly prohibited inside house.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Cycling 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 55 lb per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: 1 dog only. Fee $75 applies. Yard not fenced.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Please bring own cot.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 registration number PID-STRA-144494

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Cast-away Opposite Beach Path. Pet Welc. Wifi House
Cast-away Macmasters Beach Opposite Beach Path. Pet Welc. Wifi
Cast-away Opposite Beach Path. Pet Welc. Wifi
Cast-away Opposite Beach Path. Pet Welc Free Wifi House
Cast-away Opposite Beach Path. Pet Welc Free Wifi House
Cast-away Opposite Beach Path. Dog Friendly. Free Wifi House
Cast-away Opposite Beach Path. Dog Friendly. Free Wifi House
Cast-away Opposite Beach Path. Dog Friendly. Free Wifi
Cast-away Opposite Beach Path. Dog Friendly. Free Wifi
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About the area

Macmasters Beach

Located in Macmasters Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Terrigal Beach and Bouddi National Park, while Ken Duncan Gallery and Gosford Regional Gallery are cultural highlights. Umina Recreation Centre and Australian Reptile Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Copacabana Beach - 1 min walk
  • Turo Reserve - 12 min drive
  • North Avoca Beach - 15 min drive
  • Avoca Beach - 16 min drive
  • Terrigal Beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Woy Woy Station - 23 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • Block 'n Tackle Brewery - 6 min drive
  • Becker & Co. - 10 min drive
  • Avoca Surf House - 11 min drive
  • Kincumber Hotel - 8 min drive
  • Avoca Beach Bowling & Recreation Club - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Castaway Macmasters Beach House | Footsteps to sand & surf pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Castaway Macmasters Beach House | Footsteps to sand & surf?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Castaway Macmasters Beach House | Footsteps to sand & surf?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Castaway Macmasters Beach House | Footsteps to sand & surf located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Copacabana Beach and Bouddi National Park. Little Beach is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 93 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spacious cottage opposite off-leash dog beach
We had wonderful family holiday enjoying the Central Coast based at our McMasters Beach cottage. It was clean, with a well stocked kitchen, spacious outdoor deck with BBQ and sun lounges overlooking a leafy backyard. We visited the beach opposite the property with our a dog for a walk to the nearby ocean Rockpool. This is our second visit and we’ll be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz A.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a gem!
Loved it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
no complaints Good location and property well maintained
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Castaway
It was a pleasure staying at Castaway MacMasters beach house. Beautiful trees & birds & close to the beach. A very comfortable, clean home to relax & just be in.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great holiday
Everything as described. Awesome location. Friendly and efficient hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M., Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home in a truly beautiful location!
My partner and I (and our dog) absolutely loved our stay at this peaceful, relaxing and very welcoming home nestled in the treetops. It has everything you need for a great holiday - beautiful views, close to the beach, comfy beds and lounges, lovely bed linens, good kitchen, BBQ, modern appliances, lots of books & games and is very comfortable, clean and practical throughout. The location is just stunning and the large enclosed back deck is where we spent most of our time relaxing. Just a few short minutes walk to Macmasters Beach, the house is surrounded by trees and the local bird life is spectacular, particularly in the mornings and late afternoons. Gorgeous king parrots, lorikeets and kookaburras fly past and often land on the back deck, so you get to see and hear them at close range. Our dog loved hanging out on the back deck with us and it's also great for breakfast, BBQs and afternoon drinks. From the house it's a short 10 minute walk along the beach to Macmasters Surf Club cafe, or around 15-20 minutes walk along the beach to Copacabana beach, surf club, shops, cafes and restaurants. The beach is dog friendly which is brilliant, and Cochran's Lagoon is lovely, too. Bev was an excellent host and the house is very thoughtfully stocked with everything you may need. We absolutely loved our stay here, and hope to return again very soon - it's just such a beautiful place to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorable weekend away with family & beloved pooches
We have had a wonderful stay. House was perfect for us. This was our first doggie holiday. A perfect location, doggies loved their 2 times a day beach walk. There is no fenced yard but the large deck was perfect for them. The home is clean and tidy and had all the necessary items for us to enjoy the holiday.eg. Boardgames Thank you for our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
This was such a great property to stay in and is so close to the beach. The house itself was equipped with all the comforts of home and is clean and tidy in a beautiful location. We loved it so much and will definitely be back! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Fabulous little beach house with everything we needed. So clean and comfortable and just a hop, skip and jump to the gorgeous leash free beach. We had a great time, thanks Bev and Tom
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach house gem for family and small dog
Castaway is a beautiful wooden beach house just 100m walk to McMasters Beach. We chose the house because it could easily fit our family of five including two teens, our grandmother and our small cockerpoo. The house is well equipped with everything you need in the kitchen and outdoor BBQ. Best of all it has a fireplace as we were staying in the cooler months and super cosy warm beds. The house was spotlessly clean on arrival. I would only warn visitors arriving in the night that there is a dimly lit boardwalk to get to the front door. It’s just a short walk but you may need your phone light to navigate first time you enter.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

General property information

Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Location
Macmasters Beach
Structure Type
Private vacation home