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Castaway Macmasters Beach House | Footsteps to sand & surf | Pet friendly

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Beach nearby
Beach nearby
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Macmasters Beach, NSW
  • Copacabana Beach
    2 min walk
  • Bouddi National Park
    11 min walk
  • Little Beach
    6 min drive
  • Sydney, NSW (RSE-Rose Bay Seaplane Base)
    98 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.

Castaway Macmasters Beach House | Footsteps to sand & surf | Pet friendly

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.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the overall property condition at this holiday home. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Copacabana Beach. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Copacabana Beach and 13 minutes on foot from Bouddi National Park
Castaway Macmasters Beach House | Footsteps to sand & surf | Pet friendly offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Bev Carroll

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Street parking available
  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 10 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Strictly prohibited inside house.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Fee $75 applies. Unfenced yard. Safe secure deck.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 2251, PID-STRA-14494

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Cast-away Opposite Beach Path. Pet Welc. Wifi House
Cast-away Macmasters Beach Opposite Beach Path. Pet Welc. Wifi
Cast-away Opposite Beach Path. Pet Welc. Wifi
Cast-away Opposite Beach Path. Pet Welc Free Wifi House
Cast-away Opposite Beach Path. Pet Welc Free Wifi House
Cast-away Opposite Beach Path. Dog Friendly. Free Wifi House
Cast-away Opposite Beach Path. Dog Friendly. Free Wifi House
Cast-away Opposite Beach Path. Dog Friendly. Free Wifi
Cast-away Opposite Beach Path. Dog Friendly. Free Wifi
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Castaway Macmasters Beach House | Footsteps to sand & surf | Pet friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 95 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely quiet spot
We had a great if slightly too short visit to Castaway. Lovely house in a beautiful spot, can't fault it and would definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish R., Elanora Heights,NSW.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy house with all we needed.
Very close walk (2 minutes) to beach,very comfortable house,very clean ,had everything we needed.Comfy beds,lovely linen.Our little dog enjoyed it as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spacious cottage opposite off-leash dog beach
We had wonderful family holiday enjoying the Central Coast based at our McMasters Beach cottage. It was clean, with a well stocked kitchen, spacious outdoor deck with BBQ and sun lounges overlooking a leafy backyard. We visited the beach opposite the property with our a dog for a walk to the nearby ocean Rockpool. This is our second visit and we’ll be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz A.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a gem!
Loved it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
no complaints Good location and property well maintained
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Castaway
It was a pleasure staying at Castaway MacMasters beach house. Beautiful trees & birds & close to the beach. A very comfortable, clean home to relax & just be in.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great holiday
Everything as described. Awesome location. Friendly and efficient hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M., Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home in a truly beautiful location!
My partner and I (and our dog) absolutely loved our stay at this peaceful, relaxing and very welcoming home nestled in the treetops. It has everything you need for a great holiday - beautiful views, close to the beach, comfy beds and lounges, lovely bed linens, good kitchen, BBQ, modern appliances, lots of books & games and is very comfortable, clean and practical throughout. The location is just stunning and the large enclosed back deck is where we spent most of our time relaxing. Just a few short minutes walk to Macmasters Beach, the house is surrounded by trees and the local bird life is spectacular, particularly in the mornings and late afternoons. Gorgeous king parrots, lorikeets and kookaburras fly past and often land on the back deck, so you get to see and hear them at close range. Our dog loved hanging out on the back deck with us and it's also great for breakfast, BBQs and afternoon drinks. From the house it's a short 10 minute walk along the beach to Macmasters Surf Club cafe, or around 15-20 minutes walk along the beach to Copacabana beach, surf club, shops, cafes and restaurants. The beach is dog friendly which is brilliant, and Cochran's Lagoon is lovely, too. Bev was an excellent host and the house is very thoughtfully stocked with everything you may need. We absolutely loved our stay here, and hope to return again very soon - it's just such a beautiful place to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorable weekend away with family & beloved pooches
We have had a wonderful stay. House was perfect for us. This was our first doggie holiday. A perfect location, doggies loved their 2 times a day beach walk. There is no fenced yard but the large deck was perfect for them. The home is clean and tidy and had all the necessary items for us to enjoy the holiday.eg. Boardgames Thank you for our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
This was such a great property to stay in and is so close to the beach. The house itself was equipped with all the comforts of home and is clean and tidy in a beautiful location. We loved it so much and will definitely be back! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Fabulous little beach house with everything we needed. So clean and comfortable and just a hop, skip and jump to the gorgeous leash free beach. We had a great time, thanks Bev and Tom
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach house gem for family and small dog
Castaway is a beautiful wooden beach house just 100m walk to McMasters Beach. We chose the house because it could easily fit our family of five including two teens, our grandmother and our small cockerpoo. The house is well equipped with everything you need in the kitchen and outdoor BBQ. Best of all it has a fireplace as we were staying in the cooler months and super cosy warm beds. The house was spotlessly clean on arrival. I would only warn visitors arriving in the night that there is a dimly lit boardwalk to get to the front door. It’s just a short walk but you may need your phone light to navigate first time you enter.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and very clean
We stayed over Easter for nearly a week. The house is in a great spot... so quite and so close to the beach. It was very clean. It is a little bit like a tree house in that the deck is quite high nestled amongst the trees so plenty of birds etc hanging about.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamora W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay!
Thanks Bev for another lovely stay. The place is in a great location, and with everything we needed. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cameron D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Castaway
Very clean, well appointed, level of luxury commensurate with price point, sofas spotless, everything needed in kitchen and laundry and very close to the beach down a short track.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a Gem!
Castaway is a little gem. So relaxing and comfortable. A home away from home with holiday magic on the side. Everything you could want and more was at our fingertips. The owners really have thought of everything which just added to a delightful stay and a magnificent spot.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Stay at Castaway!
Castaway was the perfect spot for a few nights on the Central Coast. The location is idyllic, and the house is lovely - clean, spacious, well equipped, and very well looked after. Bev and Tom were great hosts - welcoming and very communicative. Thank for you a fantastic holiday!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Jose K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great spot and comfy accommodation
Very easy access, 3 bedrooms with very comfortable beds, kitchen well equipped, a large deck over looking trees with lots of singing birds, very close to the beach that waves can be heard, dog friendly beach for our little dog, cafe with a view at Macmasters beach. It is a home away from home. Instructions are very clear and well thought of. Late check out on Sundays was certainly a blessing. Many thanks to Bev and Tom.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach, birds and bubbles!
Gorgeous house in a fabulous location. Tree top living right next to the beach. Really comfortable set up with enough room for 5 - nice touches of cold bubbly in fridge and bathroom toilteries. Beds are super comfy. The distance to the surf life flags on McMasters beach are nearer to the house than the ones on Copacobana - whole beach is a fabulous walk round. Bonus for us was the birdlife that come onto the balcony - absolute joy to be that close. Heads up - it's a steep driveway down to park a car (or 2) as the house is high up (tree top living remember!) Bev is hands down the most attentive owner to deal with. Highly recommend this house - only wish we had longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
Relaxing, comfortable and quiet holiday home. Has all you need and everything is clean and tidy. A perfect beach and bush setting. Didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Naomi H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Forest Haven by the Beach
Perfect spot surrounded by nature, a fantastic dog-friendly beach with excellent coffee close by !!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review of accommodation
Great accommodation, easy, comfortable and excellent location. We had a very enjoyable week.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fiona M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful tranquil treetop retreat
We were able to bring our dog along for the holiday with a dog beach so close by. This property is well maintained, carefully and generously appointed with kitchen utensils and things like oil and salt and pepper. Fabulous because I forgot to consider these items to pack. Away from busy streets and loads of birdlife. We used the fireplace which was cosy and warm and there were lots of games and books available to use. Thankyou for a lovely restful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Back again!
We love this little beach house! So quite and peaceful The oil heater was very warm as we did not light the fire this time Thanks again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
A wonderful property in a great location. Probably the best equipped property I have ever stayed at - it literally had everything you needed, very thoughtful. Bev was fantastic, excellent communication and we very much appreciated the late check-out on Sunday. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022