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Set among 2.5 acres of rolling lawns and native trees, and just a 2-minute drive from the shores of Lake Macquarie and the dining village of Warners Bay, Werekataba offers a 2-bedroom apartment with a fully-equipped kitchen and dining area, a large lounge area with smart TV, DVD and stereo, bathroom with bath and separate shower, and laundry with washing machine and dryer. Although the apartment is in a separate section of your host’s large family home, guests are assured of complete privacy with their own private entrance, covered patio, courtyard, outside dining area and undercover parking. Guests will have access to the family swimming pool (in season). A major shopping centre is nearby and Werekataba is within a 20 minute drive of Newcastle CBD, working harbour and several of its famous beaches. There is a 2-night minimum stay at Werekataba.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.9
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
10
High score for Mount Hutton
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Irene
    Australia Australia
    It's a lovely cottage that has everything for a few days stay. We only stayed a couple of days but could have stayed longer.
  • Denis
    New Zealand New Zealand
    A home away from home. Easy to settle in. Some food supplied (eg bred in freezer)as well as coffee and plenty of milk so no stress right from the start.
  • Jo-anne
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful gardens and privacy was excellent. I was greeted by John who was friendly and helpful. I loved the library and movies to watch. Little chocolates to welcome me. Lovely to make a cuppa and stroll the lovely garden area. As a single woman,...
  • S
    Shane
    Australia Australia
    These guys have gone above and beyond. Great work. A very comfy little getaway with everything you can possibly need somehow neatly tucked into it. Hope to visit again
  • Lee
    Australia Australia
    The location of the accommodation was convenient, and everything was fully equipped, so it felt like staying at home.
  • Deborah
    Australia Australia
    Wonderful peaceful quirky place to stay .lovely people ,comfy bed ,beautiful surroundings. Perfect stay
  • Chris
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful setting. Quiet and peaceful location and yet so close to facilities in a busy city. Very well appointed, spotlessly clean. Would love to return.
  • Susan
    Australia Australia
    Lots of generous inclusions in a peaceful setting
  • Tindall
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful, peaceful accomodation. So many little details to supply all you could need. John was friendly and helpful.
  • Emmanuel
    Australia Australia
    There wasn’t a single point of dissatisfaction…..not a single one. Extraordinary, immaculate, an absolutely stunning surprise and experience.

Hosted by John and Elizabeth

9.9
9.9
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Host review score
John and Elizabeth
Our guests constantly tell us that they love the peace and quiet here, the well-appointed accommodation ("there is absolutely everything you need - and more") and the beautiful gardens, native trees, fruit trees, rolling lawns and interesting, at times quirky improvements across our two-and-a-half acres ("there's a surprise wherever you walk"). You might see a kookaburra, king parrot or rainbow lorikeet sitting in a tree or splashing in a bird-bath, or an Eastern Water Dragon strutting across the lawn.
We are both retired from full-time work after long and satisfying careers in the public arena. We have lots of grand-kids and we love welcoming families here. We have done everything we can to provide a "home away from home" for our guests - a description that is echoed over and over again in our guests' reviews.
We are less than five minutes drive from the shores of beautiful Lake Macquarie (largest coastal lake in Australia) at Warners Bay, with its village atmosphere and lots of quality restaurants, cafes and takeaways. There is a large shopping centre just a couple of minutes away and we are 20 minutes from the heart of Newcastle. We are also within about 20 minutes of several surfing beaches and just a short drive to a nature reserve - Blackbutt Reserve - with native animals including kangaroos, emus and koalas. Despite being so close to everything, you enter another world when you come onto our driveway - you are a million miles from care.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Werekataba
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Laptop safe
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • Private pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Salt-water pool
  • Pool cover
  • Fence around pool
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
  • Semi-detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Werekataba takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that Werekataba does not accept payments with American Express or Diners Club credit cards.

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Werekataba in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please inform Werekataba in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

License number: PID-STRA-13691

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Werekataba

  • Yes, there is a private pool. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Werekataba on this page.

  • Werekataba offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Swimming Pool

  • Werekataba is 750 yards from the centre of Mount Hutton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Werekataba is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Werekataba is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at Werekataba may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Werekataba can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Werekataba has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.