Castaway Macmasters Beach House is superbly located across from the beach access path to the sand and surf of beautiful Macmasters Beach and a short stroll to beachside cafes. A 3 bedroom pole house, Castaway is set amongst coastal native trees, has sheltered deck areas, a cosy fireplace, free WIFI, HD Smart TV and includes a late check out for weekend stays. Pup-friendly too for a small dog with the leash free beach zone opposite. Guests can lounge on the rear deck spotting local birdlife, enjoy a beach stroll to local cafes, walk the Bouddhi coast or take an easy coastal drive to explore nearby Avoca, Killcare and Terrigal beaches.
Key highlights:
- A professional hotel-style linen and towel service is included in the cleaning fee.
- Main queen bedroom with separate access to the two-way bathroom (includes shower, vanity and toilet).
- 2nd Queen bedroom.
- 3rd bedroom has 2 king single beds.
* An additional powder room with 2nd toilet.
* The large fully secured rear deck has roof covering and is set above coastal gum trees filled with abundant birdlife and includes an outdoor dining setting, BBQ, and sun lounges.
* The open plan living and dining space features comfortable relaxed furnishings, ceiling fans and a slow combustion fireplace with wood supplied during the winter months.
* The HD TV includes free-to-air channels and support for all streaming apps (you'll need your own login account details).
* A very well-equipped kitchen with a Nespresso coffee machine.
* A street-to-front door walkway provides quick access to the beach pathway opposite.
* A laundry (washing machine only) and a beach shower.
* There’s ample parking options including undercover parking for 2 cars and on-street parking with walkway to front door.
* Beach stroll to 2 patrolled surf beaches, beachside cafes and a shallow swimming baths perfect for young families.
PET STAY INFO:
Looking for dog friendly holiday accommodation? Castaway is a popular dog friendly property with the designated dog friendly beach zone from the beach access opposite. Pup is permitted inside the house (rules apply) and the rear deck is also suitable when out and about as it is fully secured with roof covering. Please note that the yard area around the property is not fenced but the dog friendly beach is just opposite. Guest must bring own pet bedding. An additional pet stay fee ($75) applies per pet stay. Best suited for a small dog. Sorry, we no longer accept cat stays.
LOCATION
Castaway is conveniently located across from the beach access path. Macmasters Beach is a patrolled surf beach, with a shallow swimming baths perfect for families with babies and young children, a playground and a super friendly cafe. Copacabana Beach is also just a beach stroll away also offering a patrolled beach, surfing, great cafes and convenient shops. The unique Cochrane Lagoon is positioned between the two beaches and an easy 3 min walk via the street or along the beach. It's perfect for kayaking, exploring the wetlands, fishing and for chilling on its banks feeding the ducks and swans.
Walk along the beach in either direction to enjoy breakfast, take-aways for beach picnics or dinner at beach-side cafes at Macmasters and Copacabana beaches or just drinks at the Macmasters Beach Surf Club cafe on Friday and Sunday evenings. Located an easy beach walk to Copacabana amenities including a bakery, grocery and bottle shop, chemist, hair and beauty salons and a newsagent.
Tip..... Take a walk along the beach at dusk and enjoy drinks at the surf club at Macmasters beach on Fri and Sun evenings or wood-fire pizza and tapas at Copacabana beach as you watch the sunset.
Macmasters Beach is a comfortable and scenic 90 min drive north of Sydney CBD on the M1 freeway. The Kincumber Shopping Centre is a good stop for last minute supplies and has a large 24 hour Coles, Liquorland, chemist, a great green grocer and butcher. There is also an excellent IGA with bottle shop at the smaller Kerta Rd shopping complex near Mitre 10 a bit closer to Macmasters Beach. On the final stretch along the Scenic Road towards Macmasters Beach is a fresh seafood outlet but check opening hrs.
If you want to explore further, Bouddhi National Park is nearby providing unique and accessible coastal walking trails and swimming spots. You can drive there and park or walk via the trails that start in the streets behind the surf club. It is great for viewing whales and for swims at Little Beach and Maitland Bay Beach (both unpatrolled). Further along the Killcare peninsula is Killcare beach and Hardy's Bay - a 15 minute drive away with interesting fashion and homeware/gift shopping, renowned Bells restaurant and local cafes, boating and boat hire facilities. There is also a ferry service to Patonga, Ettalong and Palm Beach from Wagstaffe Wharf - great for a day out!
Avoca and Terrigal beaches are both 10 and 15 mins drive away and also offer swimming/surfing, shopping and dining. Erina Fair is only a 15 drive away for a full-on shopping centre experience.