Title: NEW listing - Charming 2-bedroom house with WiFi and AC in Kotara Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=111511374&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # NEW listing - Charming 2-bedroom house with WiFi and AC in Kotara Holiday home in Newcastle with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for NEW listing - Charming 2-bedroom house with WiFi and AC in Kotara ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - NEW listing - Charming 2-bedroom house with WiFi and AC in Kotara (Kotara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111520000/111511400/111511374/6aa213ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - NEW listing - Charming 2-bedroom house with WiFi and AC in Kotara (Kotara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111520000/111511400/111511374/fc807fd8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - NEW listing - Charming 2-bedroom house with WiFi and AC in Kotara (Kotara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111520000/111511400/111511374/214d6235.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - NEW listing - Charming 2-bedroom house with WiFi and AC in Kotara (Kotara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111520000/111511400/111511374/83b36601.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - NEW listing - Charming 2-bedroom house with WiFi and AC in Kotara (Kotara)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111520000/111511400/111511374/7baac907.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies NEW listing - Charming 2-bedroom house with WiFi and AC in Kotara provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### NEW listing - Charming 2-bedroom house with WiFi and AC in Kotara Stay comfortably in Kotara at this 2-bedroom house. The bedrooms offer a brilliant mix of a king bed and two king singles, ensuring superb rest for all guests. With heating, WiFi, and AC, this quaint property provides all the essentials for a cozy stay. Plus, the living room with a sofa bed offers extra space for relaxation. Enjoy amble parking for up to two cars right in front of the house, 3 minute walk to Kotara Station, Westfield and the Home Maker Centre just down the road. Newcastle CBD and beach are less than 10 km away. The backyard also allows access to Glover Park. Pets are considered on application. Enjoy your time in Kotara at our charming house. Special discounts apply, if you require 1-6month accommodation. 1-2month 35% off 2-3month 50% off 3-6month 60% off Discount applies to the base rate. Please send a booking request for your dates and we will adjust the quote before you book. All running costs are included during longer stays as well as regular garden maintenance. Linen and housekeeping service is available at an extra cost. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 2 steps to reach entrance - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No lift (single-level property) - Single level property - Tile flooring in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping on request - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage ### 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 - Bed sheets changed on request - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Comprehensive recycling policy - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Towels (changed on request) - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23270000/23269800/23269721/59e5a97b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hunter Valley Rural Lodge - Quaint towns, State forests & Wineries to explore! 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Pets are not allowed on any furniture. Dog owners must provide bedding for all of their pets. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 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 2289, PID-STRA-74607 ## About the area Kotara, a neighbourhood in Newcastle, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Macquarie and Newcastle Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Newcastle International Hockey Centre or Newcastle International Sports Centre. [Visit our Newcastle travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newcastle.dx6047788) [View more Holiday homes in Newcastle](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6047788-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-32.941444,151.69351&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7C%7E_hEmsz%7C%5B%3FQ%3FS%3FQ%40Q%40S%3FS%40Q%40Q%40QBQ%40QBS%40QBQBQBQBQDOBQDQDQBODQFSDMDQFOFQDMFSFMFOFOHMFOHOFMHOHMHOHKHOJKHOJKHMJKHMLKJKHKJKLGJMLIJIJILKLGLILIJGLILGLENILELELINELENELELANENGLANCNELANANCL%3FNCNAN%3FNCN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBN%3FL%40NBN%3FNBN%40L%40NDLBN%40NFLDN%40LDNDLDLDNHLDLDLHNDJFLHLFLHLHJFLJLHJHLHJLJFJJJJJJJJJLJJHLJJHNJJHNHJHNHLFNHLHNFNFLFNHNFLFRDLFPDNFPDLDRDLDRDPBPDPBNDPBP%40PBPBPBR%40P%40PBP%40P%3FP%40R%40R%3FP%40P%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FPAP%3FPATAP%3FPARCPAPAPCPCRCPAPCPEPCNEPCPEPEPENEPENGPELGPENGPGNINGLGNGNILINGLININIJILKJINKJINKJKJKJKLKHKJKHKJMJKHMFMLKFMHMFMHMFKHODMHMDMDOHMBMDODMDOBMDODO%40MBODMBO%40OBO%3FO%40MBO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAO%3FOCOAM%3FOCOAMCOEOCMAOEOEMCMEOEMEOCMIMEMEOIMEMIMGKIMGMIMGMMKGKIMKKKMIKKIIKMMKIKKKIOKKIOKKIMIKIOIOIMGOIMGOIOGMGOGOGQEOGQGMEQEOGQEQCOEQEQCQEOCQCQCQCQASCQAQCQAQASAQ%3FQAUAQ%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=XN33IOzrAB5y7tXk3mWgOaNGmek=) Kotara, NSW ### What's nearby - ![A summer storm breaking at the beach near Glenrock Lagoon. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6138884/48e7d98d-85b1-4995-9d86-a23c75e42edf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Glenrock State Conervation 5 min drive \- 2.0 miles - Blackbutt Reserve 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Westfield Kotara 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Banksia Reserve 5 min drive \- 2.4 miles - Charlestown Square 5 min drive \- 2.9 miles ### Getting around - Kotara Station 3 min walk - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) 33 min drive ### Restaurants - KFC 19 min walk - Club Kotara 6 min walk - Praise Joe 18 min walk - Chocolateria San Churro 17 min walk - Blackbutt Hotel 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is NEW listing - Charming 2-bedroom house with WiFi and AC in Kotara pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at NEW listing - Charming 2-bedroom house with WiFi and AC in Kotara? ### What time is check-in at NEW listing - Charming 2-bedroom house with WiFi and AC in Kotara? ### What time is check-out at NEW listing - Charming 2-bedroom house with WiFi and AC in Kotara? ### Where is NEW listing - Charming 2-bedroom house with WiFi and AC in Kotara located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## NEW listing - Charming 2-bedroom house with WiFi and AC in Kotara 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 5 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeanette C. 31 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Central location - comfy master bed and cozy feel within the house. ##### Jeanette C. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kody B. 17 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We stayed at this property in Kotara for 4 weeks and found it to be an excellent choice. The home was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped with everything we needed for an extended stay. We brought our newborn son home from the hospital during this time, and the property provided a peaceful and welcoming environment to enjoy those first few weeks together. The host was outstanding, consistently going above and beyond to ensure our stay was pleasant. This property exceeded our expectations, and we would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/bb45c29e-8d6e-4f99-9fad-d93824a44a95-1758076997370.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Kody B. Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brett M. 3 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay Beautiful comfy place to stay in Newcastle close to everything if you wanna go south to sydney or in to newcastle all at your feet ##### Brett M. Stayed 123 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard S. 8 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice family size home. Ideal house for a family with a dog. Space to spread out or hang together. Back yard and 2 bathrooms is handy. ##### Richard S. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### John M. 20 Jul 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Week long stay The listing and photos are accurate. Bed is very comfortable and communication easy. Large backyard ideal if traveling with a dog. Cleanliness could be improved. ##### John M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### K W. 4 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in The host was very prompt when we raised an access issue. ##### K W. 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