2B at Swansea - cosy cottage, outdoor pet friendly

With over 25 years of experience, we understand what guests are looking for. We manage a diverse range of quality holiday homes in the picturesque Lake Macquarie area and surrounds. As a family-owned business, our expertise and passion ensure you will receive exceptional service, professionally cleaned properties, and round-the-clock management. Our team, Stacey, Shannon, Ruby, and Josh, are dedicated to your stay and love the area we live in, with its stunning lake, forests, and beaches. Arianne (our Lakeshores receptionist) is available online and by phone if needed to ensure you have quick communication at all times. We also have a 24/7 after-hours service for any emergencies you may have. We are here to assist with queries about the area and our properties, and we look forward to helping you with any enquiries during your stay and afterward.

Swansea sits at the entrance to Lake Macquarie, where the lake flows out to the Pacific Ocean. Guests can enjoy calm lake waters for kayaking, paddleboarding, and family swims, as well as easy access to surf beaches like Blacksmiths and Caves Beach just a few minutes away. With Swansea Channel, nearby boat ramps, and plenty of foreshore, the area is a favourite for boating, sailing, and fishing—from casual jetty fishing to serious offshore trips. Lake Macquarie is Australia’s largest coastal saltwater lake, so there’s always somewhere sheltered to explore. Swansea has that laid-back coastal town vibe but still offers everyday essentials: supermarkets, cafés, bakeries, pubs, takeaway, chemists, and bottle shops all within a short drive or easy walk from most holiday homes. From Swansea, you can quickly reach Blacksmiths Beach, Caves Beach and its famous sea caves, Pelican foreshore, Belmont Baths, plus scenic walking and cycling trails like the Fernleigh Track. It’s a great jumping-off point for day trips around the whole Lake Macquarie region. Located around 90 minutes north of Sydney and about 30 minutes south of Newcastle, Swansea is close enough for a weekend escape yet feels a world away from city traffic and noise.

* Private, self-contained cottage – Tucked behind its own private street access with off-street parking, 2B@Swansea feels like your own little hideaway rather than part of a busy complex. * Flexible, family-friendly sleeping – With a queen bed in the main bedroom and two bunk beds in the second bedroom, it works well for families, friends, or workers sharing who still want a simple, affordable base. * Dog friendly – Dogs are welcome to stay outside in the fenced yard, so guests can bring their furry friend along. * Cosy and practical for longer stays – The cottage has a kitchenette with gas cooktop, full-size fridge, microwave, a spacious combined bathroom and laundry, and an air-conditioned lounge with TV, making it just as suitable for short breaks as for work trips or extended stays. * Walk to lake, pool and flat trails – Guests can stroll to the local heated pool, Swansea Bridge, and flat walking paths along the water, or take a short drive to Caves Beach and its sea caves, giving them both lake and beach options from one convenient spot. * Quiet, relaxed location – Set in a peaceful pocket of Swansea, 2B@Swansea offers a calm place to come home to after a day out on the lake or at the beach, while still being close to shops, cafés, and services.