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Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Room
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Primbee, NSW
  • Port Kembla Golf Club
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Nan Tien Temple
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Wollongong City Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Serenity by the Lake

There is a 3 night minimum stay for this property.

4 bedroom house by Lake Illawarra and only minutes to beaches.

Enjoy fishing, diving or swimming or relax with a drink in the 6 person outdoor spa.

A family friendly house with all modern amenities.
Relax and unwind in this 4 bedroom home-away-from home that is perfect for the whole family.

Our house is a comfortable 75 minute drive from Sydney International and Domestic airports and a mere 10 minute drive from Wollongong. Only a few minutes takes you to Port Kembla beach and just 25 minutes away is the tourist hub of Kiama.

A family friendly shopping mall is only 2 kilometers away. Our house is very suited to a large family or two families travelling together. The large front yard allows for a caravan and boat as well as 3 or 4 cars making it ideal for those people on the road.

Perfect for families and going to sporting events.

Our house is close to all major sporting venues in the Wollongong area. Fred Finch park is only a 10 minute drive away where netball, baseball and softball finals are held each year. We are also only a 15 minute drive from Wollongong where we have WIN Stadium that hosts our local NRL Dragons as well as many outdoor events such as Nitro Circus.

In addition to the Stadium there is the Wollongong Entertainment Centre and Illwarra Performing Arts Centre both hosting concerts, theatre and other events throughout the year.

Our house is perfectly situated to be close to any function that you are involved with and with access to major shopping centres it makes it easy for a family to organise their stay.

Property manager

Margaret Lawer
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 2502, PID-STRA-2143

About the area

Wollongong

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Primbee, a neighbourhood in Wollongong. Port Kembla Golf Club and Wollongong Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Stocklands Shellharbour and Crown Street Mall. Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium and Fairy Meadow Beach Park are also worth visiting. Snorkelling and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain climbing nearby.
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Primbee, NSW

What's nearby

  • Port Kembla Golf Club - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Nan Tien Temple - 9 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Wollongong City Beach - 11 min drive - 11.9 km
  • WIN Stadium - 11 min drive - 12.3 km
  • North Wollongong Beach - 13 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • Port Kembla Station - 6 min drive
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aish's Seafood - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ariel's Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Danny's Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Serenity by the Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Serenity by the Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serenity by the Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serenity by the Lake located?

Located in Primbee, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Primbee Park, Perkins Beach and Port Kembla Golf Club. King George V Oval and Fishermans Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 71 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

The hosts are amazing and the place wad such a great getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javier L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great holiday!

Great house, lots is space, plenty of rooms, 5 minutes to a main shopping Center, 6 minutes to the beach and out door pool. Great place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Very welcoming

We all enjoyed our stay very much, Margaret had added some lovely touches
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Glen D.

Lovely people looked after us a treat

Great house everything we needed was supplied.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday

Great location and view nice place to have fun with friends
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

patricia s., cobram victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great

enjoyed by all, great place great position great host thank you
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for a large group

We loved the features of this house, including the different seating areas to choose from, multiple separate bedrooms, the hot tub, and two entertainment areas.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Graham T.

Fantastic Place & Location

Stayed here with 8 Males on a golfing & races weekend. Plenty of room and everything you need for a holiday away. In a perfect location, short drive to golf coarse and a 15 minute cab ride to Kembla Grange race track. Would highly recommend this place to anybody.

10/10 Excellent

Leearnie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home, good location

The price was half the price of all other properties around the area. Beautiful home, perfect for long stays. Short walk to the beautiful lake Illawarra. Hosts were very friendly, house was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charisse N., Blacktown, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent!

We loved everything about your beautiful home! It was very clean, spacious, cosy, spa was great and the location was close to shops and beaches. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Jessica L.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

excellent

The host manager was kind and enjoyed spar.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property with a lot of little extras that make it feel like home

Great property with lovely hosts. House was clean, tidy and lovely. All the little extras were a lovely touch. Hot tub was great for sore muscles after hockey games. Quiet area yet close to Wollongong. Would highly recommend a stay and we would stay again if in the area again. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janelle C.

We Highly Recommend This House

This was our 2nd stay at Primbee. House was clean & tidy.. Heaps Of Room.. 2 Loungerooms.. Very Spacious Home.. Owner greeted us on arrival.. Very friendly.. Will Re-book & stay again.. Thank You
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house, welcoming hostess

The house is spacious and comfortable and well cared for, with everything you need for your stay including clean sheets and plenty of fresh towels. The outdoor spa was a huge bonus, especially for the younger kids who took it as their own personal little swimming pool. The teenage kids loved having some streaming services for movie nights in the evening after a full day at the beach or roaming around local attractions. Oh, and the park across the road was great too! All in all we loved our time there. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely 4 bedder close to all amenities

Very comfortable 4 bedroom house with lots of space for various family members to hangout doing their own thing. 2 lounge areas and a sunroom:dining room, and 2 outdoor areas for chilling in evening breezes. All the amenities you need. Lots of parking at the front for cars. Stairs to bedrooms maybe an issue for infirm/disabled. My 93 year old mother managed by going up & down slowly. Great place for families and friends alike.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Antony J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home Great hosts

Loved the house. Hosts kept to themselves. Park across the road. We have a 2.5 yr old Houdini, the front door only has a button to lock and then a pull handle to unlock making it very easy for my son to open. The other problem we had was the spa, also no locks. We managed to keep it a secret from our Houdini but would’ve liked him to be able to use it if it was able to be locked. Other then that, the house can accommodate a number of people. It’s beautiful, clean and spacious. I would recommend for families with older kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Charlotte C.

Disappointed. This time round cleanliness was not up to standard.

Property location great, hosts very friendly but unfortunately there seemed to be lots of baby cockroaches around and into the cutlery etc. Cutlery had food particles in that it wasn't washed properly. We had a 9month old baby which wasn't very nice. The rug was quite dirty in that it seems to not have been shaken out. Towels had an unwashed smell. Shame it dampered our holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ladan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ladan

I recommend this place to whoever interested. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Petrina H.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Very Unclean

They property was not cleaned properly fridge was unusable so was the spa fly screens were covered in a thick dust some curtains have mould spots on them, one bed had pubic hair on the supposedly clean sheets the house stank the garden and both verandas were a mess the floors needed a good clean but there was no mop. The contact person was the cleaner whom just let herself in after being advised DO NOT ENTER the list goes on. If the property was properly cleaned it would be a great affordable place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable family home

Perfect house for a family gathering
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Ruth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wollongong cycling getaway

Great location for cycling around Wollongong. Immediate access to cycleways North and South. Multiple living areas as well as having balcony and spa areas was good for the family. Nice to have a spa at the end of the day too. Hosts were available and helpful when required. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

kiara t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome property

10/10 stay was awesome, property was better then photos and suited all ages that stayed, central to main shops and awesome view, don’t not recommend if you’re pregnant as the stairs did kill my legs after going up and down constantly, but definitely will be staying again if we go that way for a holiday again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Trina H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

Great place to stay has everything you need.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

You feel at home

The hosts are wonderful, helpful and give you great privacy, even though they are literally Nextdoor. Plenty of car spaces on property. There are about 8-10 steps to get to the front door and two level of steps to get to the bedrooms upstairs. The two decks and gardens are so serene to sit in and the outdoor spa was great. The house is literally across the road from a playing field and park too. The house is located just a few minutes away from shops and a short drive to many other areas around. You don’t need to bring anything at all - it’s like you are visiting back home to your own parents house, they have everything you need - but your own food! Master room has a a good size tv. There are two great living areas as well. The heating was great as we stayed in the winter season. Will definitely want to book again when I can. Thank you to the hosts for a fantastic long weekend. :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

JANELLE L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Nice quiet spot. Plenty of room for a family. Nice big fridge/freezer. Had everything we needed for a getaway. Welcoming host - Margaret.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022

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