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Castaways, 36 Cromarty Road - Beachfront house

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Outdoor dining
On the beach
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Dining

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

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Soldiers Point, NSW
  • Soldiers Point Beach
    6 min walk
  • Soldiers Point Marina
    11 min walk
  • Salamander Bay
    16 min walk
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    30 min drive

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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.

Castaways, 36 Cromarty Road - Beachfront house

This enchanting holiday property provides the perfect beachside escape for up to five guests.

As soon as you step through the front door, you'll be captivated by the stunning water views that frame the airy, open-plan living area. The spacious lounge room features comfortable seating, a large television, DVD player, and a CD Player for your entertainment. There's also the added convenience of free unlimited Wi-Fi, Split System Air Conditioning to ensure your stay is comfortable year-round.

An immaculate full equipped kitchen with complete cooking facilities including a dishwasher, microwave oven, coffee machine, and a full complement of crockery and cutlery. Your culinary journey is made effortless with convenient access to the gas BBQ on the balcony. Use the outdoor dining settings to enjoy your home-cooked meals with a panoramic view of the waterfront!

The property hosts two tranquil bedrooms with the master bedroom featuring a Queen size bed, ceiling fan, garden views and access to the balcony to allow the ocean breeze to flow through. The second bedroom, offers a trio bunk (double underneath/single above) + trundle (please note top bunk and trundle are not suitable for adult weight) – making it perfect for children or friends sharing the room.

The holiday house features a bathroom with bath, shower, vanity and toilet, internal washing machine with a front loader washing machine, dryer, iron, and ironing board readily available. Outside, the garden is great for families, and just metres to the waters edge, car parking for two vehicles, including boat parking (please note there is a small raised area, if a boat can not be parked in the driveway street parking is available).

Within walking distance, you'll find a delightful playground and local amenities that contribute to a carefree, relaxed holiday. And with only a stone's throw away from the waterfront, and Marina beach days are on your doorstep!

Unwind, relax, and let the soothing wave sounds lull you to sleep at night at Castaways. You'll be creating priceless holiday memories the moment you arrive. Come experience a slice of paradise where the sun, sand, and sea meet. Your beachfront haven awaits!


Bedroom Configuration: -

Bedroom 1 - Queen Bed + Ceiling Fan + access to balcony

Bedroom 2 - Trio Bunk (double underneath/single above) + trundle (please note top bunk and trundle are not suitable for adult weight)

Linen: -

This property does not include sheets or towels, please bring your own or contact us to organise the linen hire service. The linen service is priced depending on your length of stay.

Linen Packs consists of 2 flat sheets, pillowcases, bath towels, bathmats, hand towels and tea towels (BYO beach towels). The property provides pillows, blankets, and quilts.

Property Notes:

Pets are not welcome at this property.

This property does have Wi-Fi.

Parking: Driveway parking for 2 vehicles or boat ( please note driveway has a small raised area from the road, if a boat can not be parked in the driveway street parking is available). - NO Garage Available

Lift: No

Notes:

By making a payment for the booking warrants you and all guests staying will abide by the Code of Conduct for Short Term Rental Accommodation which can be viewed under the Guest Info tab on our website or via the link which will be sent to you in your booking confirmation email.

This property is to be used as holiday rental only, it is not to be used as a principal place of residence. Please refer to our Terms and conditions also found on the Guest Info tab on our website.

Only the guests staying at the property are permitted to be present. If you wish to have extra visitors (this includes day visitors) in addition to booked guests, you must advise us in writing prior to your stay and ensure you receive written permission if the property permits this.

Obligations to neighbours – Section 2.5.2 of the Code of Conduct

A guest must not at any time during the occupancy period:-

(a) create noise that because of its level, nature, character, or quality, or the time it is made, is likely to harm, offend, or unreasonably disrupt or interfere with the peace and comfort of neighbours and other occupants of the premises
(b) act in a violent or threatening manner towards neighbours or other occupants of the premises
(c) act in a manner that could reasonably be expected to cause alarm or distress to neighbours and other occupants of the premises
(d) use or enjoy the premises in a manner, or for a purpose, that interferes unreasonably with the use or enjoyment of common property by neighbours and other occupants of the premises in a strata or community scheme
(e) intentionally, recklessly or negligently cause damage to premises, any common property or any other communal facilities within the immediate vicinity of the premises, or any public property in the vicinity of the premises
(f) intentionally, recklessly or negligently damage the personal property of neighbours of the premises or other occupants of a strata or community scheme.

This property is approved for holiday accommodation only, no extra bedding mattresses, tents, caravans or more cars than the property accommodates are allowed.

After hour emergency service is available 24/7 during your stay.

If you or any other guest receives a warning regarding excess noise or excess guests, you may be asked to leave the property immediately with no refund of monies.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Soldiers Point Beach. Enjoy features like dry cleaning service. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a washer/dryer.
  • Air-conditioned home with washer/dryer, balcony, and living room
  • Free WiFi
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Soldiers Point Beach and Soldiers Point Marina
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

O'Meara Property

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Street parking available
  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Sailing 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)

General

  • Smartphone data usage (unlimited)

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-517

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Castaways, 36 Cromarty Road - Beachfront house Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disappointing really
The real estate were robotic & impersonal, everything was automated. They were curt over the phone & demanding in texts & emails stating & reiterating their expectations & were pretty inflexible in return. Eg: counted two kids aged 3 & 4 as adults & would not allow more than five adults in total due to their ‘insurance’ & the sent continuous automated texts about leaving ‘strictly before 10am’, ‘putting the rubbish bins out to the curb before leaving’, strictly allowed check in no earlier than 2pm etc. On arrival to the property, the neighbour had her blind half open & watched over us a lot from both front & back of house with no fence between the houses & it was easy to assume she was the owner or care taker who had us feeling watched for most of our stay. The views were the water were partial & distant, not waterfront by any means. The access to the beach was handy from back gate & beachside walks were lovely, as was wild life. We saw & heard lots of bird varieties such as black cockatoos, rainbow lorikeets, sea eagles, oyster catchers, pelicans, sand pipers & were lucky to see dolphins off the end of the peer too at dusk. The house was nice enough & had almost everything we needed with a nice back veranda with water views (unfortunately the nosey neighbour often turned up & overlooked it). The house was a split-level design with uncomfortable, steep stairs between the levels that were creaky, shaky & too steep – they looked homemade & needed replacing with an extra step added! Unsafe setup for little kids or seniors. My Mum now has knee & hip pain since using the steps for 3 days that she’s booked to see a physio about! The master bedroom had a comfy queen bed & the other bedroom had a claustrophobic double/single bunk with a rickety top deck. The free wifi was good, but the old, non-smart TV was awful with poor sound & picture quality & no internet or wifi compatibility, so no streaming platforms, just an old DVD player with DVD’s supplied if you wanted to watch old movies. I bought a Chromecast dongle to enable Foxtel or Netflix access, but the TV’s sound quality was too bad to enjoy it. To sum it up: we love the gorgeous bay & wildlife, but the home needed safer stair, a smart TV & privacy improved. The real estate needs to be less focused about the number$ & more warm focused on providing a better customer experience, after all tourism surely pays their bills.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Ell G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location quiet and relaxing
This lovely old school home is a delight in a great location with beautiful wildlife, water views and cafes in walking distance. Bed was super comfy. Perfect for a couple. The places is easy to stay in. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Shikha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location Enjoyed our meals on the balcony enjoying sea breeze Beds were comfortable and kitchen was well equipped which allowed us nice home cooked meals
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay at ‘Castaways’! The house is in a brilliant location and the views are sensational
Superb!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Oscar W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Nice quite spot across a park from the bay. Older style yet comfortable house. Backyard is very boggie, but easy enough to navigate.

4/10 Poor

Joanne P.

Nice spot but house needs some TLC
The property is in a lovely spot but just not comfortable. Lots of things need simple, easy maintenance that will make a big difference. Outdoor furniture is old and broken, the bunk beds are lose and squeak when the kids move around, no door on the laundry so very noisy when doing a load of washing, flyscreens are torn and doors stiff, creating mozzie chaos, the smoke alarm went off at 2am. Simple, easy fixes that would make the stay much more comfortable, especially for the prices we paid in peak season. Disappointing.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, Location, Location
Comfortable older style house set in a lovely location directly on the bay. Very close walk to Soldiers Point Marina where you can get coffee, meals or catch the water taxi. Close walk to a number of bay beaches. Parkland at the back of the house gives a good sense of space and direct access to the water and kids playground. Clean and comfortable. Beautiful sunsets!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet family holiday house with wonderful views, split A/C and WIFI
The house is set in quiet, peaceful surroundings overlooking the water. Gorgeous sunsets can be viewed off the back deck and through the many floor to ceiling sliding doors/windows that open off the dining/lounge areas. The stars are beautiful at night. We loved laying out on the deckchairs to stargaze at night. Both bedrooms have built in wardrobes with plenty of hanging space. Pillows, quilts and blankets are provided. Pillows are very soft so if you are particular about it I suggest to bring your own pillows. Main bedroom has access to deck overlooking garden. The second bedroom was perfect for our three children with a double/single bunk bed which also has a single trundle if needed for an extra person. The kitchen was well equipped to cook and serve up any meal. There is a dishwasher, stove/oven and fridge aswell as toaster and kettle. Also any cooking utensils for cooking on the BBQ out on the deck (gas provided). There is a small laundry room with front loading washer, dryer, large sink and utility cupboard. The loungeroom was cosy with TV, DVD player. Some DVDs, boardgames and books are provided in tv cabinet. The only downside we had was that the Blueray player that was with the TV didn't have WIFI access so we were not able to use its Netflix, internet access features. So we just watched free to air TV and DVDs. (Some DVDs are provided, not really for children) Overall it's a lovely family holiday house and our family will be back in the future. (Our kids didn't want to leave)

10/10 Excellent

Charlie K.

Wonderful location, well catered little place.
Lovely little place with a cracking view. Situated 1 minute stroll to the park out the back. We found koalas in the trees in the park. Short walk to the marina Care has been taken to stock the kitchen with cutter, crockery and utensils for a comfortable, well catered stay. Kitchen seemed new. Info said to pack cleaning supplies (dishwashing tablets, washing up liquid, toilet paper etc) I did but they weren't needed, so don't buy anything until you see what was there. Lots of stuff for us to use. Pack toilet paper AC worked well to cool the place down. For the real estate agent : cleaners could be a bit better. There was stuff down the couches and plastic rubbish around. Needs a real good vacuum. (bathroom /kitchen very clean) Chairs outside are in need of some tlc. They're rickety and some are broken. We loved it here and we'll be back....
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Letizia S.

Great location
Great location

6/10 Okay

Karen A.

Castaways
We enjoyed our stay at Castaways. It had a lovely outlook from the back deck of the water. The neighbours were beautiful and came out to chat to us. If I had one suggestion it would be that the queen mattress in the master bedroom be replaced with a better quality one.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018