Castaway | Cosy-up by the fire | Opposite beach path | Pet friendly

Cosy up by the fire this winter at Castaway Beach House OR enjoy the convenience of a top beach location this summer! Superbly located just mere moments to the sand, surf and Macmasters Beach ocean pool via the beach path opposite. Castaway has a relaxed beachy vibe, is set amongst coastal native trees, has sheltered deck areas and a late check out for weekend stays. Pup-friendly too for a small dog with the leash free beach opposite. Guests can lounge on the rear deck spotting native birdlife, enjoy beach strolls to local cafes or hike the nearby popular Bouddhi coast.
Highlights:
- A professional hotel-style linen and towel service.
- Main queen bedroom with private 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 living and dining area is a relaxed space with a beachy vibe, and includes a HD TV, ceiling fans and a great slow combustion fireplace (wood supplied).
* The living space opens to the large fully secured and covered rear deck. The deck is set above coastal gum trees filled with abundant birdlife and is great for outdoor dining, BBQing and sun lounging.
* A very well-equipped kitchen with Nespresso coffee machine.
* Our street-to-front door walkway takes you straight 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 next to our walkway.
* An easy beach stroll to 2 patrolled surf beaches, cafes and a shallow swimming baths perfect for young families.

PET STAY INFO:
Looking for dog friendly holiday accommodation? Castaway is a very popular dog friendly property as the designated leash-free beach zone is from the Macmasters Beach path opposite and north to the lagoon and south Copa beach areas. Pup is permitted inside the house (rules apply) and the rear deck is suitable when out and about as it is fully secured with roof covering. Guest must bring own pet bedding. An additional pet stay cleaning fee ($75) applies per pet stay. Best suited for a small dog. Please note that the yard area around the property is not fenced. Sorry, we no longer accept cat stays.

LOCATION
Castaway is conveniently located across from the Macmasters Beach access path. Walk south to the patrolled section of the surf beach, where there is also a shallow swimming baths perfect for families with babies and young children, a playground and a super friendly cafe. Copacabana Beach is also just an easy beach stroll north from the path and also offers a patrolled beach, surfing, great cafes and convenient shops. The unique Cochrane Lagoon is positioned between the two beaches and is an easy 3 min walk. 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. Handy to 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 supermarket, liquor store, 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.