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Sun loungers
Dining
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player, foosball, table tennis

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 680 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lakes Edge Cottage - Self Contained

If you're looking for peaceful holiday accommodation with stunning water views, look no further then Lakes Edge Cottage. Nestled on the shores of picturesque Lake Macquarie, this is your idyllic retreat to soak up the views and leave your daily worries behind. The perfect getaway for either a family, with it's proximity to the lake, beaches & large yard or a romantic getaway for two.


FEATURES:

Lakes Edge Cottage is a 2 Bedroom double storey absolute waterfront property which is tastefully renovated and furnished. Drive through the garage for access to the water's edge.

A fully self-contained cottage with BBQ & outdoor setting on large balcony and master bedroom overlooking lake. Additional downstairs bathroom with washing machine & dryer.

The Cottage sleeps up to 5 people and is ideal for either 2 couples or a family:
Bedroom 1: 1 Queen size bed
Bedroom 2: Double bed bunk (sleeps 3) + 1 single bed + pull-out single trundle bed.

Pets are allowed but not inside the Cottage.

For larger groups such as 2 families (or sleeping quarters for the kids), there is also a secluded self-contained boathouse available for rental which is located only 1 metre from the lake's edge & about 50 metres in front of the cottage. Please enquire as to the availability + pricing, as discounts will be offered for combined booking of the Cottage and Boathouse.

LOCATION and ATTRACTIONS

Located on the eastern side of Lake Macquarie & only 1 hour drive north from the start of the M1 at Wahroonga, you will be able to enjoy all these activities:

- Beaches: 3 minutes drive to Catherine Hill Bay or 5 minutes to Caves Beach
- Fishing: cast a line from the backyard!
- Table tennis (located downstairs)
- Visit the Hunter for some wine tasting
- Kids swing & climbing outdoor play equipment
- Dining: go for a casual lunch at Catho Pub, the new Caves Beachside Hotel or neighbouring restaurant at Rafferty's Resort (2 minute drive) or....just kick back & relax with a BBQ on the balcony as you watch the sunset over the lake.
- Boating (tie up at the water's edge in the back yard)

.....& for those necessities, take a 5 minute drive to Swansea to supermarkets & restaurants. There is also a Cafe in Nords Wharf (only 10 minutes walk) selling freshly made sandwiches, great coffee and a few basic food items.

Guest Comment:
The location is beautiful - just perfect. We tied our boat up in the back yard and enjoyed coming and going at our leisure. The home is beautifully decorated, well appointed and a pleasure to stay in. Watch out for the kookaburras when you're eating breakfast! Rebecca. Rating: 5/5

Property manager

Bruce Carr

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 861 sq ft (80 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Not permitted inside Cottage. Yard is not fenced.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Note there are stairs up to the Cottage.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-13531

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Lakes Edge Self Contained
Lakes Edge Cottage Self Contained
Lakes Edge Cottage - Self Contained Newcastle
Lakes Edge Cottage - Self Contained Private vacation home
29223

About the neighborhood

Map
Nords Wharf, NSW

What's nearby

  • Lake Macquarie - 1 min walk
  • Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area - 4 min walk
  • Catherine Hill Beach - 10 min drive
  • Blacksmiths Beach - 12 min drive
  • Norah Head Lighthouse - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Wyee Station - 18 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪8 at Trinity - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Mai Thai Restaurant NSW - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Catho Pub - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakes Edge Cottage - Self Contained pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakes Edge Cottage - Self Contained?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakes Edge Cottage - Self Contained?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakes Edge Cottage - Self Contained located?

This family-friendly Newcastle cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Lake Macquarie and Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area. Munmorah State Conservation Area and Wallarah National Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Lakes Edge Cottage - Self Contained Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony C.

Liked: Cleanliness
3 Day Stay from Melb.
Fantastic accoms. Beautiful and conveniently located , yet just enough off the busy areas to have your own little bit of awesome to enjoy. Main house is fresh and clean with nice breezes from east and west. The Boathouse Cottage is beyond expectations and is a must for family or larger groups. You won’t regret hiring. Bruce is straightforward and pleasant to deal with either by msg or old school phone call. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Lakeside Experience
Just beautiful- we had the cottage and the boathouse. Perfect for teenagers and extended family. The sunsets were stunning! Had great dun fishing, walking, swimming, boating, relaxing. Will be back for sure.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect view
Lovely spot to relax and get away from the everyday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

FOUZIA K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely beautiful lake front location!
The pictures don’t do this place justice. We stayed for a weekend with the kids and they spent all day in and on the water. The boathouse was the highlight for us right on the lake front. The kitchen and house was clean and well equipped with plenty of pantry ingredients. There was no wifi which was advertised in the listing but we didn’t really miss it as there was enough entertainment and dvds for kids to relax after a long day on the lake. Highly recommend it! Thanks Bruce would love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family getaway
This holiday cottage had everything we needed for a great weekend getaway. The waterfront location is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Troy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hi my friend and myself needed a getaway had everything we needed in a fantastic location come and e
Nice position clean and neat Something different
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Louise B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and excellent view
Had an excellent time with friends. Will hopefully be staying again and have recommended to family and friends. House was very clean. Amazing view from the balcony and very close to the water. Communication from Bruce was also great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yuling D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good value and location
Really good value for a family of 6 and 3 friends. The sunset view at the boathouse is terrific. We can launch our kayaks from the yard. Very well supplied cooking pots, pans and utensils. The kids like the ping pang table and the fire pit in the yard. All in all, very good place to chill and relax for a family.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mimi K.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was so peaceful!
Lovely location. Property was very private. Amenities in the house were great. Bruce was an accommodating host.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Scot W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely sunset
Home away from home had everything Affordable Bruce was great to deal with Very comfortable and relaxing sunsets were truly amazing from the boat house.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joeanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for rest and relaxation
Perfect for a quiet retreat with access to the water with amenities just a short drive away. We were very happy with the cleanliness and quietness of the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Sahyog P.

Good location
Good location. Short walk to lake and water. Bring your own boat / kayak to enjoy water.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

NICOLE P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Water access and peaceful
We were able to pull our kayaks up on the lawn and leave them there so easy for many paddles over the week. Sunsets amazing from the little deck of the boat house but not as much to see from the deck of main house as the trees blocked most of Lakeview. But the trees are beautiful too! House very clean and tidy and beds comfy.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous lake views!
The house was clean and well supplied, located in a quiet street with direct lake access. The lake views and comfy, warm house provided the perfect recipe for a relaxing break. Thank you, Bruce for sharing your beautiful property! Steve and Marie
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Martin T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location
Amazing location right on the lake side. House was very comfortable also well equipped with everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Also a friendly family of kookaburras kept us entertained
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place on the lake.
We really enjoyed our stay over the weekend and hope to come back down soon
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Terrie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for us
We had such a wonderful relaxing stay. Would definitely stay again. Great property in a fabulous location.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elaine N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family lakeside property
This would have to be the best lakeside property we have ever booked. Both the main home and boathouse properties are very well equipped, clean and had not just the basics but ANYTHING you would need to ensure you had the what you would need for your stay. Even their kitchen knives were actually sharp! You just need to bring your food and fishing gear and you're set for your stay. The kids very much enjoyed their stay as they were able to use the property's kayak, table tennis and outdoor playground... not to mention the calm water of the lake to go swimming. You can go fishing right in-front of the boathouse and sit by the deck with your choice of bevvy and enjoy the view. The whole family really enjoyed the stay and we are looking forward to booking the property in the future again. Bruce, thank you for making your properties absolutely perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shane W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A nice cozy little place, right on the water. I wish we could have stayed longer.
This place had everything we needed. It was situated right on Lake Macquarie. It was so nice and relaxing to sit by the water. Thank you for a nice getaway.

10/10 Excellent

Lisoon L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short break
Daddy had a great time with 4 kids by the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Bronny E.

Hidden Gem
Location is amazing Fishing was so easy - just wandering down to the Lakes edge through the back yard Shops and eating out are a short drive away or you could cook your own in the full kitchen A quintessential holiday weekender

8/10 Good

Mark G.

The property was as expected. Great location. Clean. Tidy. Loved the balcony.
See above
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

This property is ideal , beautiful location everything you need on hand . Lovely and clean, spacious
We had a wonderful short break I can not recommend this place highly enough, you won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Charming cottage by the lake
We have a wonderfully relaxing time at Lakes Edge Cottage. It was clean, comfortable and had everything you could require. We would recommend the cottage to anyone, and hope to return another time. Thank you Bruce.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

jOHN m.

Very Peacefull
Great location to stay. Owners were very good to deal with. The basic ammenities were well catered for.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019