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Lakes Edge Cottage - Self Contained

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A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, a framed artwork, and a view through a sliding glass door to an outdoor area with a fence and trees.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables, and two wall-mounted lamps.
A living room with a TV on a white cabinet, a dark sofa with a pillow, a white coffee table, and a framed picture on the wall.
A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, a sailboat decoration, a window with blinds, and a kitchen in the background.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, a microwave, a sink, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Macquarie

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Nords Wharf, NSW
  • Place, Lake Macquarie
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Newcastle Beach
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Main bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Newcastle

Located on the waterfront, this cottage is in Nords Wharf, a neighbourhood in Newcastle. Norah Head Lighthouse is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Macquarie and Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, waterskiing and windsurfing adventures can be found near the property.
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Nords Wharf, NSW

What's nearby

  • Lake Macquarie - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Merewether Beach - 40 min drive - 39.5 km
  • University of Newcastle - 41 min drive - 41.4 km
  • Newcastle Beach - 45 min drive - 42.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Nords Wharf Trading Post - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Munmorah United Bowling Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bay Hotel Motel - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪8 at Trinity - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Matt’s Diner - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakes Edge Cottage - Self Contained pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakes Edge Cottage - Self Contained?

On-site parking is available at the 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?

Checkout 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. Wallarah National Park is 2 mi (3.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location with lake front access very comfortable beds and well equipped kitchen
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay everything you need is there in kitchen etc. we took our own linen which is fine. great view of the lake, the boat house looked great inside - we only booked the house but were able to sit on deck of boathouse to watch the sunset.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The house is clean and comfortable beds. The host is very responsive and generous for letting us to check in early and late check out. The property have lake access which we were able to park out boat. It would be great if the property have a jetty.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov, 2020
Hi Joeanne, I am glad you enjoyed your stay and that everything was to your satisfaction. It was a pleasure to welcome you. Look forward to hearing from you next time. Kind Regards Bruce
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2020
Hi Martin, Thank you for your wonderful review. Glad you enjoyed your stay and the early wake-up call of the local kookaburras! Hope to see you back soon. Regards Bruce
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect view

Lovely spot to relax and get away from the everyday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan, 2022
Thank you for your review Fouzia. I am glad you and your family enjoyed your short stay. Thank you also for leaving the Cottage in a neat and tidy state. Sorry about the misunderstanding regarding the wifi. I have double checked the website and could not see where it was advertised. Hope you can return soon. Regards Bruce
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May, 2022
Hi Louise, Thank you for your review. I am glad you enjoyed yourselves. Hope to see you again. Kind Regards Bruce
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good location

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short break

Daddy had a great time with 4 kids by the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

The property was as expected. Great location. Clean. Tidy. Loved the balcony.

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Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
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