Life's a Merewether Beach

200 metres and you're at one of the best beaches in Australia. The Merewether Ocean Baths beckon those with small children or those who wish to do a few laps. With the Beaches Hotel and The Merewether Surf House across the road, you couldn't ask for a better location for a getaway. Within easy distance to Darby Street, The Junction and the Supercar track, Life's a Merewether Beach! The space This three-bedroom property has all the amenities required for a comfortable stay for the family, a group of friends or singles. Two bedrooms and the main bathroom with separate toilet are located downstairs as well as the laundry with direct access to the garage. A porta cot and highchair are available if required. Walk up the internal stairway to the main living area, kitchen, dining, and the large main bedroom with an ensuite and separate toilet. Off the bedroom is also a study with a desk and wardrobes for those who have a longer stay. There is a separate toilet on this level so is very convenient. The kitchen is fully stocked with appliances in case you want to cook up a storm. After a day at the beach relax on the balcony with a glass of your favorite beverage be it a coffee, tea, a fragrant Hunter Valley wine or a boutique beer from Port Stephens. Dinner choices are extensive being within easy walking distance to The Junction or catch a taxi/uber to Darby Street (about a half hour walk). Through the day, take a leisurely walk to Merewether Beach and follow the path to The Newcastle Memorial Walk. From this vantage point, take your binoculars to spot the whales during their migration season from June to November. On any Sunday, walk a bit further around to Nobby's to visit the Lighthouse or walk along the breakwater to watch how the tugs and the pilot (look for the helicopter) maneuver these huge tankers through the harbor to their birthing spot. It's almost like you could touch them. Walk to Dixon Park Beach and take a picnic. The playground is fantastic and great if you have a ball or Frisbee with lots of green spaces. Enjoy your stay! Guest access Guests have access to the whole property, though there is a locked cupboard which is not for guests to access. Please do not park in the driveway as this provides access to the back property. Other things to note The fans in the lower bedrooms do not work. There are pedestal fans provided for guests to use during their stay. Limited amounts of essential items such as dishwashing liquid/tablets, laundry powder, toilet paper and the like have been provided. The kitchen contains basic items for guests (tea, coffee, sugar, cling wrap etc.) usually enough for a 2-night stay. Milk is not supplied as everyone's preferences are different. During your stay, these will not be replenished, so if you require more of these items you will have to purchase them. **No pool/beach towels are supplied. You will need to bring your own. ~Please Note~ We reserve the right to terminate your stay without refund if you exceed the maximum occupancy of the property (see listing). Please ensure that you have thoroughly read through the entire listing description including the amenities list, scrolling through to the bottom and understand the House Rules and clicking the 'Show All' to read ALL the Property Rules and Cancellation Policy. If you have any questions, we suggest messaging now about them to save any issues once you have checked in. By booking and paying through Airbnb it is accepted that these conditions have been read, understood, and agreed to by ALL Guests. Registration details PID-STRA-13233