Pet Friendly Holiday Accommodation!

Cessnock, New South Wales
$143 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Originally an old miner's cottage, Schatzi's on Shalimah is a fully renovated two bedroom cottage. It is set up as a quiet couple's weekender however the second bedroom can be made available at a small extra cost for a small group seeking a Hunter getaway.

**Please note that booking for 2 people implies that only 1 bedroom will be required, you need to book for 3 people and therefore pay a small additional nightly charge for access to the 2nd bedroom.

The large yard is fully enclosed with lovely lawns and shading trees for both pets and owners to while away their time when not busy sampling the wares of the many nearby wineries, and a large deck offers additional living space and a lovely spot to relax with a beverage of choice. The backyard has fencing ranging from 150-180cm high. We have made it as dog-proof as possible but if your dog is a determined digger or jumper this may not necessarily hold them.

Inside
The cottage has all the mod cons including luxuriously appointed bathroom with heating and spa bath and includes a European laundry. The kitchen is well fitted out and includes fridge, microwave, electric oven, gas cooktop and even an espresso machine! Coffee plunger, other electrical items and a variety of quality pots, pans and utensils sets you up for a stay of any length.

In the evening the lounge is a cosy space with reverse cycle air con, large LCD TV, DVD player and CD player. Open the blinds and the 4m sliding doors open up a whole new space and vista with a large deck barbeque and dining setting complete with swing seats for a quirky taste of the Caribbean.

Both rentable bedrooms (there's a 3rd bedroom which is not accessible to guests) have queen beds, wardrobes/storage space and reverse-cycle air con as well as pedestal fans for simple air-flow.

Pets
Well behaved pets are most welcome both in the large yard and also in the house. There is no limit on size or number however all pet parents are expected to pick up all faeces from the yard and to ensure that pets don't toilet in the house. Pets must be supervised at all times (even if you bring Dogga's own bed, being left in a strange house is very stressful) or they can be left in the yard or within the Doggy Space. This space is the bathroom plus the small hall space outside of the bathroom. When at home with your pets, please ensure that the throws provided are used to protect the furniture. All dogs will want to 'plump up the couch' by scratching at it and it's your job to ensure that they don't. Having Dogga Parents who are thoughtful and respectful enables us to continue to have pets in the cottage with their family.

Location
A lovely park is just a minute's walk away with Vincent Street (the hub of the town) within 5 minutes walk. Here you can enjoy breakfast or just a coffee at one of the many dog friendly cafes. A range of pubs and restaurants, also in walking distance, and have a fabulous array of food with some venues also offering music on weekends. East Cessnock Bowling Club is literally at the end of the street but with surprisingly little impact on guests at Schatzi's. Walks around the area are peaceful and pretty, and even though in town, we have fields very close by where Kangaroos can often be seen, especially in the warmer months at dawn and dusk.

The neighbourhood
Our neighbours have been there long before we bought our lovely cottage and they are lovely, friendly and helpful but will be respectful of your space and privacy, as we're sure you will be of theirs.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    4 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector Or Gas Appliances On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Property Does Not Allow Children
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Jetted Bathtub Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Stereo LCD TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Zoo
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Jocelyn

    Submitted May 4, 2025

    Stayed May 2, 2025

    Advertised as a 2 b/r house but hidden in the little print you only rent 1 room for advertised price and have to pay additional fee for access to 2nd b/r. Arrived after long trip to discover access to only one room. Then to discover there was no milk available for a cuppa.

  • Rachael C.

    Submitted Dec 12, 2025

    Stayed Dec 5, 2025

    Location, clean

  • Philip B.

    Submitted Nov 3, 2025

    Stayed Oct 31, 2025

    The house was clean and free of clutter. We arrived late and the lifhts were on a timer which assisted in our arrival as it was dark. Great yard for the dogs. Thanks for allowing us to stay.

  • Kevin b.

    Submitted Nov 2, 2025

    Stayed Oct 29, 2025

    Andrea was very helpful and informative.

  • Jo P.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2025

    Stayed Oct 24, 2025

    Great for pet dog Harry the backyard is great!!! I didn’t use the provided blankets I took my own and a dog bed. Maia was excellent with communication and easy hose access. The last of the back blinds didn’t seem to work properly it fell down when using it so we didn’t touch it again. Everything else was great the cottage house had everything you need for a weekend away.

  • Tania P.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    A second visit as we enjoyed it so much the first time. Ideally situated for the Hunter Valley wineries. Genuinely pet friendly even providing throws so your fur baby can sleep on the bed. Thoroughly recommended.

  • Phil and Barb E.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    Cold and messy

  • ILANKESAN S.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2025

    Stayed Jul 11, 2025

    An amazing accommodation, lovely facilities such as television, heating, cutleries and plates. Comfortable bedrooms, our dog also enjoyed the place. No complaints

  • Justine H.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2025

    Stayed Jun 16, 2025

    It was very nice and the big back yard was great for our dog but the house itself is not insulated and even with all the air conditioners on I had to wear more clothes inside rather than outside.

  • Michelle L.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2025

    Stayed Jun 5, 2025

    The house is in an absolutely appalling condition. It is quite literally, falling apart. We parked our car under the carport during windy weather (which you would do to prevent debris hitting the car). Unfortunately the wooden planks adorning the carport are so old and rotted that one fell onto my parents car causing extensive damage. We were offered a mere 50 from the host to fix the damage. That will not fix the damage. We will be taking the matter further to recover the full cost of the repairs (whether through insurance or a claim for negligence causing property damage).The house is freezing - it has a large gap in the floor between the kitchen and living space which looks down to the ground below, meaning that cold air gets into the house no matter how much you use the heating. The vinyl is coming away from the kitchen cupboards, there are cracks in the walls, skirting that is failing apart and a heater in the bathroom that is disgustingly rusted. The house is especially noisy in even the slightest of windy weather. We found some sort of bug poo on a coathanger in the cupboard in the second bedroom (needless to say I did not hang my clothes in there). The mattress on the bed in the second bedroom is old - you can feel the springs. There is also ashes of a dead pet displayed on the fireplace mantel in the second bedroom. We have stayed in many, many Stayz properties over the years with absolutely no issues. This would have to be the worst property on record for us.

  • Sandy G.

    Submitted May 8, 2025

    Stayed Apr 25, 2025

    Beautiful little cottage close to all amenities property needs to be aired out prior to arrival as it had a damp smell smelt like the house hadn’t been opened for a very long time. Sheets and marks on them I’m hoping they were stained but it was very offputting to have sheets that looked dirty on my bed. Otherwise it was an amazing stay. Loved the table outside with the swing chairs loved the location and loved the aesthetics.

  • Miriam H.

    Submitted Feb 17, 2025

    Stayed Feb 13, 2025

    Wonderful and convenient location for us and our dog and property well appointed. Disappointed with the state of the back yard as somewhat overgrown. As was the front.

  • Lindy S.

    Submitted Feb 8, 2025

    Stayed Jan 24, 2025

    Great location .Easy drive to wineries , walking distance to town and eateries

  • Tania P.

    Submitted Jan 5, 2025

    Stayed Jan 3, 2025

    The property was exactly as described, well appointed and most importantly was truly dog friendly. A lot of places say they are dog friendly, but they usually have loads of rules and restrictions! However I’d like to thank the owners for making not only us but our dog feel at home. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and it was a perfect base to explore the Hunter Valley region.

  • Robert R.

    Submitted Dec 2, 2024

    Stayed Nov 29, 2024

    I was very impressed with the cottage. It was impeccably tidy and had everything that I required. Even though I was only there for two nights I felt as though I had a lovely little holiday there.

  • Genevieve C.

    Submitted Nov 27, 2024

    Stayed Nov 11, 2024

    Ok

  • Caileigh A.

    Submitted Nov 24, 2024

    Stayed Nov 15, 2024

    Lovely little house, not only beautiful but comfortable living, great for groups/ family holidays, the kitchen has everything you need to enjoy a night after exploring the hunter valley and the main bedroom is oh so comfy. Backyard is large and lovely to take a little stroll in and plenty of birdlife to watch from the swing chair table on the back porch. Simply lovely!

  • Victoria W.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    We have stayed a few times before and always have a great time, and our dog, echo, always feels at home

  • Leanne S.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2024

    Stayed Oct 3, 2024

    Great location, easy walk/drive to shopping precinct, big back yard for our beautiful kelpie to run around, loved the swing seats around the table on the back patio, we were very happy with our stay, and communication upon booking was so easy, and very informative, would highly recommend staying in this property.

  • Debbie R.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2024

    Stayed Sep 21, 2024

    Perfect central location to explore the hunter valley and enjoy our mystery picnic. Just as described. Thanks again.

  • Jacqui V.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2024

    Stayed Aug 22, 2024

    We loved our stay and found the property to be comfortable and conveniently located. Great sized yard and the house had everything we needed.

  • Monique N.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2024

    Stayed Aug 9, 2024

    Overall lovely experience! Great back yard for our little dog (we barely saw him) far enough away from everything so it’s quiet but still close to all the necessities.

  • Deborah L.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2024

    Stayed May 31, 2024

    Good

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Total

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$143+
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