Lemon Tree Shack - Family friendly by the sea

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a window.
A room with a dark brown sofa, a small wooden table, a black armchair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.
A white outdoor table with chairs, a colorful fence, and houses in the background.
A two-story house with a grey exterior and a tiled roof, surrounded by a garden with various plants and trees.
A compact kitchen with a built-in stove, a sink, and a window overlooking greenery.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Foosball on-site
    A rare find — the foosball table is waiting for you.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Lemon Tree Passage, NSW
  • Place, Tilligerry Creek
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Newcastle
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Newcastle Beach
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunker Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Garage Room

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Sunroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Lemon Tree Passage

Located in Lemon Tree Passage, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. Nelson Head Lighthouse and Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Oakvale Farm and Fauna World and Pacific Dunes Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider Oakvale Wildlife Park and Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters. With fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Lemon Tree Passage, NSW

What's nearby

  • Tilligerry Creek - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University of Newcastle - 38 min drive - 56.7 km
  • Newcastle Civic Theater - 49 min drive - 56.3 km
  • Merewether Beach - 49 min drive - 56.7 km
  • Newcastle Beach - 50 min drive - 57.1 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Satra Coffee Co. - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪The Galley Kitchen - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪LJ's Cafe - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Crest Birubi Beach - ‬28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lemon Tree Shack - Family friendly by the sea pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).

How much is parking at Lemon Tree Shack - Family friendly by the sea?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lemon Tree Shack - Family friendly by the sea?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lemon Tree Shack - Family friendly by the sea?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lemon Tree Shack - Family friendly by the sea located?

This family-friendly Lemon Tree Passage holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Tilligerry Creek and Tilligerry State Conservation Area. Mallabula Parkway Reserve and Rookes Point Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 177 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, secure yard for the dogs, comfortable and homely feel, suits us perfectly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lemon Tree Shack was a supremely relaxing weekend getaway. It was great to be so close to beaches, walks, shops (if needed) and to have such a quiet and relaxing base to retreat to. I was needing a few days of reading, bird watching, swimming and sunshine and that's exactly what we got!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quirky but comfortable accommodation. A step back in time but with all the modern necessities. We really enjoyed our stay. Thanks Simon.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love staying at the shack
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simon was a great host, we had a fantastic stay. Great area and a charming home equipped with everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great location thx
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Loved our stay at this quirky place. Simon is great and very helpful. Beds are very comfortable and we liked the retro look of the place.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Great pet friendly accomodation
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic family friendly holiday house! It has everything and more you could ever need. Thank your for having us
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was beautiful. It was clean and relaxing. The host stated everything to the tee. Very pet friendly. Our dogs had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

Lovely property perfect for a weekend getaway! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great ! A lot more extras with the kitchen fully stocked , very welcome feeling
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed it so much

Great location house was very comfortable and we loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good stay

Happy with stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location and great stay with the family. The DVD's brings back memories to the good old days which is rarely seen by kids nowadays. Wish we could have spend more days in the shack. Highly recommend for families to spend more quality time together.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

The Shack by the sea.

Have stayed there a few times now, always have a very relaxing timeEnjoy the feeling of being surrounded by nature and the seaGreat walking tracks, fishing and swimming and bbq's outside. Good place to bring the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect escape to slow down and really spend time together.Although there is wifi and tv the kids always prefer the trampoline, board games and time in nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Location

Great Location 100m from beach through reserve. Good for families Reto style house .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pet friendly

Perfect for us with our dog
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location, heaps of room

We loved our stay at the shack. It was like stepping back in time but really comfy too. The proximity to the water is awesome, wildlife amazing and just an all round great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxed holiday

Relaxed family holiday near water for crab hunting with plenty on games, DVD's and books for those rainy days.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best for quiet and relax stay

Nice location, very quiet, friendly neighbours and a lovely host. Back in time style.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
quirky house which suited us fine. lots of food items already at shack for people to use. Very pet friendly. great position to water and tracks.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Time out at the shack

Great place, we really enjoyed our stay at the Lemon Tree Shack, clean, quiet area and a great area to walk around the local waterways.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous space and location to relax and enjoy waterfront and surrounding beaches with our dog.

Loved the waterfront location, outdoor areas, authentic 60s decor and attention to detail, extensive DVD collection and spacious bedrooms. A wonderful place to relax and unwind.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2022
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