Title: Callistemon Cathos Beach Cottage 8 mins walk to beach (dog-friendly) Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=114504631&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Callistemon Cathos Beach Cottage 8 mins walk to beach (dog-friendly) Cottage in Newcastle with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Callistemon Cathos Beach Cottage 8 mins walk to beach (dog-friendly) ![Beach - Callistemon Cathos Beach Cottage 8 mins walk to beach (dog-friendly) (Catherine Hill Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114510000/114504700/114504631/0ea3de48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets - Callistemon Cathos Beach Cottage 8 mins walk to beach (dog-friendly) (Catherine Hill Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114510000/114504700/114504631/c8678e4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Callistemon Cathos Beach Cottage 8 mins walk to beach (dog-friendly) (Catherine Hill Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114510000/114504700/114504631/29100116.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Callistemon Cathos Beach Cottage 8 mins walk to beach (dog-friendly) (Catherine Hill Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114510000/114504700/114504631/e5ddd88d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Callistemon Cathos Beach Cottage 8 mins walk to beach (dog-friendly) (Catherine Hill Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114510000/114504700/114504631/fa87d540.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At Callistemon Cathos Beach Cottage 8 mins walk to beach (dog-friendly), you can look forward to a firepit, a garden and a playground. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Callistemon Cathos Beach Cottage 8 mins walk to beach (dog-friendly) Ahh the serenity! Come and stay at this beach cottage in the historical Catherine Hill Bay. Only 8 mins walk to the beach with your bestie (human or canine). Surrounded by lots of bush walks that are also pet friendly. At night you can gaze up to the galaxy, and admire the darkness from the backyard, and when it’s cold, maybe even have a firepit roasted marshmallow! While our cottage is located only 5-minutes walk from the kid’s playground and 8-minutes from the pristine Catherine Hill Bay beach, you will appreciate the large, fenced yard, providing a safe and secure space for outdoor play for children or pets. Guests have access to the whole house and gardens. With three spacious bedrooms and a renovated open plan living area, Callistemon Beach Cottage comfortably accommodates up to six guests. With three bedrooms boasting a comfortable queen bed, double bed and two king single beds, ensuring a restful night's sleep for everyone. With all linen provided, including snuggly doonas, bath towels, bathmats, tea towels you can start enjoying your holiday straight away. Don’t forget your beach towels though to enjoys those days on the beach. While the kitchen is newly renovated, there is a BBQ, and plenty of places to enjoy your delicious meals both inside and outside on the deck, to share your holiday memories with friends and family. This is a perfect space for alfresco dining, playing games, or just enjoying the stars and fresh air backing onto the National Park. And if you need time to just chill and relax, there are three deck areas with benches, lounges, and a hammock so that you can. Our cottage also has all those other amenities to make you feel at home. Stay entertained with games, TV, Wi-Fi, AppleTV/Netflix/Stan etc. Our cottage features a modern bathroom and two outdoor showers, definitely a must for after your beach swim! Note: We warmly welcome your pets, and we kindly request that indoor pets treat our home and furniture with respect. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Composting - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Eco-friendly toiletries - Electric car charging station - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Recycling - Solar energy ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34660000/34653300/34653275/323bc136.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### By the Beach across from Catherine Hill Bay Catherine Hill Bay - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-03&selected=34653275&PinnedHotelID=34653275&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64200000/64194800/64194701/487c7b8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Lake view cottage. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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-78638, 2281 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-33.14174,151.62817&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:vbgiEa%7Bm%7C%5B%3FS%3FQ%40Q%3FU%40Q%40Q%40Q%40Q%40Q%40Q%40SBQBQBQBQBQBSBQDQDMBSDQDMDSDQFMDSFMFQDOHOFMFQFOHOFMHOFMHMHMJOHKHOHKJMHKJMJKJMJMJGJKJKJKLIJKLILGJKLILGLILELILGLELINELELGLGNELANELENCNCLCNCNANCLANCNAN%3FNCL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FNBN%3FN%40LBN%3FNDN%40LBNBNBLBNDLDN%40LDNFLFLDLDNHLDLFLHLDLHLFJHLJLFJHLJJHJJJJLJJFJLHLLJHLJJHLJJHNHJHNHLHLHLFNHLHNFNFPFLFNFNFPDLFRDLFPDRDLBPDRDLBPDPBRBPBPBPBP%40P%40RBP%40P%40P%40P%40P%3FP%40T%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FPAT%3FPAPAPAPARCPAPAPCPCPCPCPCREPCPENEPCPENEPGPENGPELGRGLGNGLGRGLINILGNINIJILINIJINKJINKJIJMJINKJKFMJKJKJKHMJKHMFMJKHMHMFMDMHMHMBOHMDMDMHOBMFO%40MDODMBODOBM%40O%40OFO%3FM%40OBO%3FO%40O%3FOBM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCM%3FOAO%3FOCOAMCOCOAOAMCOEOCMEOEMAOGMCMIMEOEMIMCMIMIMEMGMIMIKKMGMIKKMIKKKKKKKGKKKOKKKKIKKOIKIOIKKOIMIKGOIOGMIOGMGSGMIOEMGSGMEQGOEQEQEOEQCQEOEQCQCSCQCQCQCQCQAQAQASAQAQAQAQ%3FUAQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=oPsDhdXPWN8opkIfI9p12CoxAHA=) Catherine Hill Bay, NSW #### What's nearby - Catherine Hill Beach \- 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Wallarah National Park \- 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area \- 3 min drive \- 2.0 miles - John Hunter Hospital \- 32 min drive \- 21.4 miles - Newcastle Beach \- 41 min drive \- 25.0 miles #### Getting around - Wyee Station - 20 min drive - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 58 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Swansea Hotel - ‬6 min drive - ‪Matt’s Diner - ‬12 min drive - ‪The Baker's Den Bakery Café - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Dam Hotel - ‬10 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Callistemon Cathos Beach Cottage 8 mins walk to beach (dog-friendly) pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Callistemon Cathos Beach Cottage 8 mins walk to beach (dog-friendly)? ### What time is check-in at Callistemon Cathos Beach Cottage 8 mins walk to beach (dog-friendly)? ### What time is check-out at Callistemon Cathos Beach Cottage 8 mins walk to beach (dog-friendly)? ### Where is Callistemon Cathos Beach Cottage 8 mins walk to beach (dog-friendly) located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Callistemon Cathos Beach Cottage 8 mins walk to beach (dog-friendly) Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jian S. 2 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautifully appointed cottage Callistemon was a fantastic find in the Catherine Hill Bay Area. The 3 bedroom cottage is thoughtfully furnished, with touches such as mirrors and luggage racks in the bedrooms, not to mention the beautifully ornate door frame to the bathroom! The living and dining areas are comfortable and well-equipped. The property itself is large and spacious, with plenty of room for any four-legged friends. The hosts were very helpful with any questions we had and they just made the whole process so simple from start to finish. Would highly recommend this property for anyone travelling to this beautiful area of the north coast! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/44b3b61c-78f2-4713-97ff-4bbb41f3fa9e-1748868409333.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Jian S. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### angela d. 23 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend away to refuel! Lovely weekend in the perfect house! ##### angela d. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ---