Reviews of Newcastle's Beach-Side Retreat Merewether
15 Livingstone Street, 2291 Newcastle, Australia
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Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewAmazing location and nice large apartment
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Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewClean and welcoming beautifully styled!
Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe apartment is just beautiful.It has everything we needed plus more.Cal was very helpful.It’s very central to the beach and shops.The best place we have stayed in Newy.
There was nothing we didn’t like….
Reviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewStunning! Everything was provided
Reviewed: 17 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful modern facilities in a great location
Reviewed: 6 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewIt was spotless, has everything you need, any communication with owner was promptly responded to. Great location, can walk most places.
No issues
Reviewed: 13 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful home in a great location. And a bonus we had great weather.
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Reviewed: 18 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewEverything is perfect!
Reviewed: 30 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewApartment building has tons of character. Everything was spotless. Everything we needed was there. Bonus visit from a friendly neighbourhood cat made it even more special. Great location a short walk from the beach.
Reviewed: 8 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewGreat apartment, Cal is really thoughtful and thinks of everything for a very comfortable stay. Fantastic location.
Nothing to say here.
Reviewed: 3 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewWe booked needing a one night stay in Newcastle after deciding to take a spontaneous weekend trip. The apartment was extremely clean, modern and proudly presented. Location is sublime, being minutes walk from some of the most amazing beaches, cafes and restaurants in Newcastle. No thought has been spared by the owner, Cal; not to mention, comfortable and fresh linen and towels. Our tribe will be back and next time, for longer.
That the beds were more comfortable than my own at home. All jokes aside, we cannot fault this apartment.
Reviewed: 25 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewLocation. Close to beaches and less than 15 mins to big shopping centres
Reviewed: 2 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe location was perfect, clean, spacious for a two bedroom unit, comfortable and stylish. It was everything that was advertised and more!!! So close to the beach and restaurants at Mereweather. The little touches made it a joy to stay here. The reading room was an amazing space to unwind with the ocean breeze, making it relaxing. Definitely recommend.
Reviewed: 6 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewGreat location. Well equipped apartment.
Reviewed: 28 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewA super clean, very stylish and brilliantly located apartment, generously equipped with essentials such as coffee pods, tea, cooking oil. It's just across the road from one of Newcastle's main beaches.
We visited during a heatwave and while the ceiling fans were good, some aircon would have been nice.
Reviewed: 21 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewLocation was great - a short walk to the beach and a short drive to everwhere else. The apartment was recently renovated, beautifully styled and stocked with everything you could think of - condiments in the kitchen, sunscreen, beach towels, coffee machine, toiletries. Only one bathroom but well organised and worked perfectly for 6 of us. Beautifully decorated with interesting nick nacks and large real plants. 2 bedrooms for couples and a separate lounge room with a couch and some fold out chairs and mattressses. And a proper separate dining room, which was great for a group of 6. Fans in the bedroom were great and if you opened the windows you got a nice cross breeze. I would stay there again.
Entrance to building was a bit off putting - shabby carpet, however once in the flat it was perfect. The bedding arrangments in the lounge room took a bit of working out - would be perfect for children. In the end we had one adult on a mattress on the floor and the other on the couch. I would think twice about staying in peak summer without airconditioning.
Reviewed: 20 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewIt was excellent. The detail that our host Cal has gone to make this a very special place to stay is fantastic. Very thoughtful host, even leaving beach towels and a small carry esky was very thoughtful. If we could give more than a 10 rating we would! Can’t wait to rebook, thank you Cal.
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Reviewed: 19 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewClose proximity to beach