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Walk to the Beach | Live Like A Local | All The Comforts Of Home

Holiday home with kitchen, near Newcastle Beach

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Experience a home away from home at Cooks Hill Parkside. This two-bedroom loft features a beautiful outdoor area, perfect for morning sun and BBQs, with ducted air-conditioning and heated floor tiles to keep you comfortable inside. Enjoy the comforts of Egyptian cotton sheets, flat screen TV, WiFi games and coffee on tap from the Nespresso machine.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom60 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

Walk to the Beach | Live Like A Local | All The Comforts Of Home

Your bespoke accommodation experience starts here. This light-filled, two-bedroom loft features open-plan living flowing through to a beautiful outdoor area, taking advantage of the morning sun. Wake up rested after spending the night on a luxury Posturepedic mattress in the queen-sized bedroom

What feels like home to you? Is it Egyptian cotton sheets, flat screen TV, and coffee on tap? Cooks Hill Parkside has a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and Nespresso coffee maker. No matter the weather outside, we’ve got you covered inside. Our holiday apartment in Newcastle feature ducted air-conditioning and heated floor tiles in the bathroom. Throw open the louvres and glass doors to let in the cool, salty breeze on a warm day.

Every corner of Cooks Hill Parkside is made for you. We’ve worked with architects, designers, and skilled tradespeople to bring to life our big ideas. Thoughtful touches and comfortable luxuries make this place your home away from home.

 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
 Ducted air-conditioning
 Keyless private entry
 Washer and dryer
 BBQ and courtyard
 Flat screen TV,
 WiFi, games
 Built-in wardrobes, desk and workspace
 Tea, coffee supplied

Please note: Cooks Hill Parkside can accommodate for children 2 years and older.

Our holiday apartment in Newcastle are located in Cooks Hill – a trendy suburb rich in heritage and wide, leafy streets. Enjoy being steps away from lush, sunny parks perfect for picnics, or vibrant cafes and restaurants to satisfy your appetite for good coffee and fine dining. A flat, 10-minute walk will have you on the shores of popular Bar Beach, and if you’re feeling adventurous, turn left and head up the hill via the cliffside Anzac Memorial Walk, or turn right to the Merewether Baths for your daily dose of salt and sand.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Unit size: 646 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

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  • Dryer
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

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

Rules

No smoking Not suitable for pets No parties or events, or loud noise, our neighbours appreciate the peace and quiet.
Not safe or suitable for infants (Under 2 years) There are stairs from the front door up to the living area, kitchen, bathroom and bedrooms.
Please consider stair access if you have young children. Suitable for children 2 years and older.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children 2 years & older, stairs without baby gate

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 Registration Number PID-STRA-18508, 2300

Property is also known as

// Holiday Here // With All The Comforts Of Home
// Stay Like A Local // All The Comforts Of Home
// Available for EASTER Holidays // All The Comforts Of Home
// Available for Summer Holidays // All The Comforts Of Home
200783

About the area

Map
Newcastle, NSW

What's nearby

  • NEX - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Merewether Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Newcastle Civic Theater - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Newcastle City Hall - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Newcastle Beach - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Civic Station - 15 min walk
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hubro - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lotus Espresso - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Hotel Delany - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to the Beach | Live Like A Local | All The Comforts Of Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Walk to the Beach | Live Like A Local | All The Comforts Of Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Walk to the Beach | Live Like A Local | All The Comforts Of Home?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to the Beach | Live Like A Local | All The Comforts Of Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk to the Beach | Live Like A Local | All The Comforts Of Home located?

Located in Cooks Hill, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of NEX, Newcastle Civic Park and St Andrews Presbyterian Church. Newcastle Art Gallery and Merewether Beach are also within 15 minutes. Civic Station is 15 minutes by foot and Newcastle Interchange Station is 20 minutes.

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Walk to the Beach | Live Like A Local | All The Comforts Of Home Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect spot. Close to everything. Super clean. Quiet. Owners were easy and great to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic accommodation

The property was clean, well-appointed and in a fantastic location. Close to the park, shops and beach. Brooke made us feel welcome and made sure we had everything we needed. I would definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keely A., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place

Loved staying at Brooke and Grant’s property. Modern space and appliances made the stay very comfortable. Check in was super easy and Brooke and Grant were accomodating with extra requests. Definitely recommend this property to everyone.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

travel p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property

This is a great property - great location. We will be returning next year! Thanks
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Renee J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend!

My partner and I stayed here with our 3yo and 6yo. It is in such a beautiful, convenient location. Lots of great flat walks first thing in the morning with the pram. Brooke and her family were so responsive and accommodating. Check in was super easy. Everything was clean and comfortable. Fun park just across the road for the kids. Sad to have to leave!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie C.

Excellent apartment. One not to be missed

The apartment is beautiful and has everything you need with a lot of thoughtful little extras. Truly a home from home. Brooke and Grant are lovely , kind and considerate hosts. I was alone one day and they offered to take me shopping and to the beach with them.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tanja L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wohlfühloase

Eine wirklich sehr schöne, feine und sehr saubere Unterkunft. Ich wurde sehr nett von der Vermieterin empfangen. Nach einer langen Anreise habe ich mich sofort wohlgefühlt. Die Unterkunft liegt sehr zentral. Einkaufsmöglichkeiten sind fußläufig sehr gut erreichbar. Bis zu Strand sind es zu Fuß auch nur 10 Minuten. Ich würde dort jederzeit wieder mieten. Ich hatte eine tolle Zeit.
Stayed 20 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Taylah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy return clients!!

We absolutely love our stay in Cooks Hill thanks to Brooke and Grant and the beautiful space they have created! This is our second time visiting and it was just as delightful as the first! The apartment is situated in a beautiful neighbourhood, with a picturesque walk to Darby St cafes where we went each morning for breakfast! We also walked up to Bar Beach and enjoyed looking at the other beautiful houses along the way! It is so nice to come back to a quiet, relaxing space with all the homey touches that make your stay just perfect! Thank you so much Brooke + Grant! We can’t wait to come back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Merrin E., Warrnambool

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

We arrived at the property quite tired after travelling all day. We we’re pleasantly surprised. There was a wonderful attention to detail. Milk, cereal, honey and of course tea and coffee were provided which meant we didn’t have to immediately go out shopping for essentials. Lots of natural light and a feeling of being in a tree house as the living area is upstairs with lots of windows all around. The suburb is gorgeous with lots of restaurants and close to the sea. Highly recommend.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

P N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location, modern facilities, fantastic host

Absolutely loved our stay, we will be back! Brooke is a fantastic host and made some excellent recommendations. So close to the beach, perfect for morning coast walks and coffee. Accommodation is beautifully presented, modern and has thoughtful little things to make you feel at home.
Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terrific unit and location

Clean, well equiped unit. Very convenient location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruth P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful place

Thank you Brooke for providing us with the perfect place to stay. The place came with everything we could possibly need, was immaculately clean and the location was great. You have considered every possible detail to make a guest’s stay perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best of Newcastle

Cozy, compact and private. A fantastic modern apartment in a truly fantastic part of Newcastle. Host Brooke has the place set up like a boutique hotel… but with the addition of a great kitchenette and laundry downstairs. Highly recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lizzie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fab weekend jolly holiday!

My friend & I wanted to go for a little weekend trip somewhere different & decided on Newcastle, but we wanted somewhere local, easy to get to beaches, restaurants, bars & fun, along with being a really comfortable place to wash, rest & play! I have to say this property was by far one of the best places I’ve ever stayed. Incredibly comfortable, clean, modern - it was great all round! I would definitely recommend to everyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Niki W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Newcastle gem.

A perfect central location to base yourself while you explore Newcastle. The house was fantastic with everything you needed. Brooke was helpful and quick to respond to questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Newie

Amazing property to stay in. Centrally located and great walking to amazing restaurants and the beaches. Great hosts who are so friendly and helpful! Definitely will book again
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean & tidy. Great location. I would definitely stay again.

Very neat and tidy. Great location close to popular cafes & walking distance to the beach. Very good host. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location and gorgeous loft

Myself and three friends rented this property after seeing the wonderful photos online and we were not disappointed! It was clean, beautifully decorated and the location was everything you could ask for in a holiday rental - close to the shops, cafes and of course, the beach! It was a privilege to stay here and hopefully we will be guests of Brooke and Grant in the future!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cameron W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful, convenient and indulgent beach getaway

Our family of four loved this property - amazing location for beach walks and runs as well as walking distance to Darby street boutiques and cafes. The property itself is full of sunlight and luxury touches like beautiful kitchen appliances and clever storage so the space always feels peaceful and never cluttered . We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sean W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Central location in Cooks Hill

A beautifully presented property that delivers exactly as promised. Great location and everything you need within a 10 minute walk. Brooke was great to deal with and very helpful in suggesting things to do with the family in the local area. Highly recommended and will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie O.

Clean, central, modern

Really comfortable, clean & central to everything. Modern interior & exterior. Kids enjoyed the Netflix.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn G.

Lovely, clean, modern

Great accommodation, ideal for couple's or groups of 3. We used the space for wedding prep photos, beautiful light filled, modern lounge areas. Very happy with the stay overall, the property is perfectly located to all things Newcastle.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty B.

It was perfect!

The place is beautiful, well decorated and comfortable furnishings including great beds. Everything we needed was there and it was in a handy location for walking to cafes, restaurants and pubs. Would absolutely stay there next time we're in Newcastle. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine L.

Small and perfect

We found this apartment to be ideally located for everything. The standard of cleanliness was gold star. The owners have thought of everything including the best muesli I have ever tasted.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shane K.

Excellent Property

Highly recommended! Lovey place. Very friendly owners