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Castaway at Pelican – Relaxed, Pet Friendly Stay Near Lake And Beach

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A coastal area with a clear view of a sandy beach, a calm lake, and a row of houses in the background.
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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61938 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

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Pelican, New South Wales
  • Place, Lake Macquarie
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Byrnes Reserve
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Blacksmiths Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Newcastle

With a stay at this vacation home in Newcastle (Pelican), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Macquarie and Byrnes Reserve. .This vacation home is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Blacksmiths Beach and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Belmont Golf Course.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Macquarie - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Byrnes Reserve - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Blacksmiths Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Merewether Beach - 30 min drive - 16.5 miles
  • Newcastle Beach - 35 min drive - 18.1 miles

Getting around

  • Kotara Station - 21 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Market St Cafe - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Caves Beachside Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Good One Coffee & Things - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Yoga Place Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Toronthai Toronto - ‬27 min drive

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 at Pelican – Relaxed, Pet Friendly Stay Near Lake And Beach

Welcome to Castaway at Pelican

Relax into the laid-back lifestyle of Lake Macquarie at this beautifully refreshed holiday home. With modern interiors, a spacious backyard and a covered alfresco, it's the perfect base for families, couples, groups and your four-legged friend.

Located just moments from Pelican Foreshore, Blacksmiths Beach, boat ramps and local cafés, you'll be perfectly positioned to enjoy everything the area has to offer.

Why You'll Love It

• Recently refreshed with bright, modern interiors
• Spacious covered alfresco for outdoor dining and relaxing
• Large, fully fenced backyard
• Pet friendly (outdoors only)
• Walk to Pelican Foreshore, parks and playgrounds
• Just 2 minutes to Blacksmiths Beach
• Close to boat ramps, fishing, kayaking and paddleboarding
• Free Wi-Fi and Smart TV

Sleeping Configuration

• Bedroom 1 – Queen bed with private ensuite
• Bedroom 2 – Queen bed
• Bedroom 3 – Queen bed

Living & Comfort

• Comfortable lounge with Smart TV and split-system air conditioning
• Renovated kitchen with modern appliances and Nespresso pod machine
• Main bathroom with bath and shower
• Internal laundry with washing machine and dryer

Pet Friendly

• Dogs are welcome outdoors in the secure, fully fenced yard
• Covered outdoor area or laundry available for your pet to sleep overnight

Whether you're spending the day on the lake, relaxing at the beach or enjoying a BBQ with family and friends, Castaway at Pelican is a comfortable and convenient place to unwind and experience the best of Lake Macquarie.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features cave exploring nearby, surfing/body boarding nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 13 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)

General

  • Unit size: 1,938 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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

Rules

No parties or Hens/Bucks nights. This property is in a residential area.
Park only in the designated garage, driveway, or community parking areas. Do not block neighbour's driveways, shared access, or garages.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 13 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Outdoor dog-friendly only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
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-34470

Property is also known as

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Castaway at Pelican – Relaxed, Pet Friendly Stay Near Lake And Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Courtney A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stacey and the team were great and very accommodating of our late check in. The house was lovely, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simone R.

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

Lovely, relaxing weekend in a very comfortable home

Our stay was very comfortable in this lovely home. Old style on the outside, but a lovely fresh, open decor n the inside with everything we needed for a real axed weekend. Close and convenient to local shops and very close to lake for all sorts of activities. Hope to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location a couple blocks from the lake, spacious kitchen and living room area. Nice big backyard and lovely back deck. Family and dog friendly for our visiting family members. Kitchen could use an update of cookware and other kitchen tools. Drawers and shelves could use a good cleaning. Shower curtain could be a bit more substantial. A good spray is also recommended.
Stayed 24 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Mixed bag

Beds are great - lounge is not suitable for our old bones!
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2024