The Waterfront - Close to shops, club, boat ramp!
About this house rental
Nestled in Lake Macquarie, this attractive house for $260 per night is a great option for your next trip. Welcome to The Waterfront in Gwandalan! We are 400-600m walking distance to the local shops, bowling club, boat ramp, picnic/BBQ area & more. This truly is a home away from home and is the perfect setting to spend a few days or weeks simply relaxing, sailing, skiing, swimming, paddling, boating and fishing. The bottom level of this home consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & the laundry. The king bedroom downstairs has access to a 2way entrance bathroom also with access out to the reserve, the two other remaining bedrooms also have sliding door access to the waterfront reserve. The laundry is provided with a washing machine and dryer for guest to use. Upstairs you will find ample living space, as there is two lounge seating areas with comfy lounges along with a dining area, kitchen and the 4th bedroom. Upstairs there is also a powder room. There is a functional kitchen with oven, microwave, dishwasher and fridge along with all crockery, cutlery & necessary kitchen items. There's a selection of essentials such as tea, coffee and sugar. The Waterfront is well equipped for a couples getaway or small family groups. The home features open plan living area which flows on to the balcony with magnificent lake views. As the bedrooms and bathrooms are located in separate wings of the house, this is perfect if you're seeking privacy or a haven away from the heart of the home. Bed 1 - King with ensuite (downstairs) Bed 2 - Queen bed (downstairs) Bed 3 - 2x King Single beds (downstairs) Bed 4 - 2x Single beds (upstairs) PLEASE NOTE; ALL SHEETS & TOWELS ARE BYO Bathrooms have a limited supply of hand soap and toilet paper. Please note: The garage is not included Book your next weekend escape with us today. The base nightly price is based on up to 6 guests. Any guests above this number are charged per person/per night rate. When selecting number of guests, the system will automatically calculate the correct rate. Any change with guest number reductions are non-refundable. It is very important to select the correct number of guests as this will determine how many beds to have made up. Important message for guests organising events. We have a strict no party or events policy. It is in a quiet neighbourhood, so any type of events such as hens/bucks/schoolies/end of season sporting groups/birthday party celebration are not allowed. If you are unsure if your group falls into any of these categories please enquire before booking. We can easily determine if the house rule of “No parties or events” is disrespected, and this means additional charges, bond forfeited and/or eviction will apply. PLEASE NOTE: All bookings are subject to the owners pre-approval and we endeavour to notify you of the status of your booking within 24hrs.
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Lake Macquarie
Reviews
4.4/5.0
Excellent(23 Reviews)
5.0
a beautiful home very comftable .
3.0
the house was ok, but the add for the house said first up, that it was airconditioned, but it wasn't, there was a little air con in one of the downstairs bedrooms but it only put out hot air, it was 39 deg the first day and i had my 80 year old mother with us, who was feeling the heat. the add specifically said on the website, airconditioning, we double checked the add, other than that we enjoyed the stay, when it cooled down, thankfully it did stay cooler.
5.0
Nice place to relax with family and family. Beautiful view waterfront love it when sunrise, sunset.
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This lovely, lakeside location was perfect for our family of seven for a weeks getaway - room enough for everyone to have their own space, comfortable beds, a great living area and fully equipped kitchen, large balcony, and the best part - the "backyard" that ran unobstructed down to the lakefront. The booking, self check-in and out process was seamless, my few questions were answered promptly by the managing agents, it was just a good experience overall. I would highly recommend this holiday home and destination if you truly want to relax in beautiful, waterside surrounds.
5.0
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We booked for a group of friends to get away. EVEverything went well. The booking was smooth and all our questions where answered. The house is very clean, spacious and comfortable. The verandah looks right over the water it is very calming. We will be back again. Thanks
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Excellent
5.0
the property is very spacious and was very clean, we found it better than the pictures and some reviews. Very happy with our stay and would recommend highly looking for a peaceful stay with stunning lake view.
5.0
nice house,nice view,
1.0
We came home with mixed feelings about this stay.
On the positive side the location was totally amazing - the views, the nature and the neighbourhood were as good as they could be.
On the other hand the house itself was very disappointing. It is in general very old and in a dire need of an urgent and substantial renovation. The cleaners also need to do a much better job.
1. There was rubbish in both queen bedrooms. A half-empty bottle of water in one and some filthy used tissues under the bed in the other
2. The fly-screen door in the entrance is hanging only by a bottom hinge, the top one is broken.
3. The shower head in the main downstairs bathroom is not staying upright
4. Both downstairs bathrooms have very old and shaky toilet seats
5. Most bedrooms and especially mattresses have a strong smell of mold
6. Fly screens in the lounge room are all ripped and shredded. They are not only unable to stop any insects, but also make the whole room look like a war zone.
7. Many stone tiles on the balcony are broken and just lie around making it dangerous to walk there.
8. There are no 2 identical glasses in the kitchen and only one knife
9. Ceiling fans in bedrooms are VERY dirty and rusty. They hang right above beds and look so menacing that it takes some time to convince yourself that they will not fall on your head in your sleep.
10. Sofas and armchairs in the lounge room are very old and smelly
11. There is a big plastic table on the balcony, but has anyone ever cleaned it? It was all dusty and sticky.
12. No shampoo/conditioner/body wash in the showers.
13. No hair dryers
14. The fact that you do not provide bed sheets is indeed mentioned in the property description, but this is VERY inconvenient. Actually we discovered that only after booking the place. When you charge a premium rate you should provide adequate amenities.
Overall, I would highly recommend you to remove this listing and give the house a very good facelift before it could be accepted as lettable again.
1.0
Good location; neglected and run down house.
We came home with mixed feelings about this stay.
On the positive side the location was totally amazing - the views, the nature and the neighbourhood were as good as they could be.
On the other hand the house itself was very disappointing. It is in general very old and in a dire need of an urgent and substantial renovation. The cleaners also need to do a much better job.
1. There was rubbish in both queen bedrooms. A half-empty bottle of water in one and some filthy used tissues under the bed in the other
2. The fly-screen door in the entrance is hanging only by a bottom hinge, the top one is broken.
3. The shower head in the main downstairs bathroom is not staying upright
4. Both downstairs bathrooms have very old and shaky toilet seats
5. Most bedrooms and especially mattresses have a strong smell of mold
6. Fly screens in the lounge room are all ripped and shredded. They are not only unable to stop any insects, but also make the whole room look like a war zone.
7. Many stone tiles on the balcony are broken and just lie around making it dangerous to walk there.
8. There are no 2 identical glasses in the kitchen and only one knife
9. Ceiling fans in bedrooms are VERY dirty and rusty. They hang right above beds and look so menacing that it takes some time to convince yourself that they will not fall on your head in your sleep.
10. Sofas and armchairs in the lounge room are very old and smelly
11. There is a big plastic table on the balcony, but has anyone ever cleaned it? It was all dusty and sticky.
12. No shampoo/conditioner/body wash in the showers.
13. No hair dryers
14. The fact that you do not provide bed sheets is indeed mentioned in the property description, but this is VERY inconvenient. Actually we discovered that only after booking the place. When you charge a premium rate you should provide adequate amenities.
Overall, I would highly recommend you to remove this listing and give the house a very good facelift before it could be accepted as lettable again.
5.0
Property as described and had an awesome time
5.0
Great Location
Property as described and had an awesome time
5.0
Lovely house with open plan, amazing views and had everything we needed. Plenty of crockery, but nothing matching, a fresh set would be nicer. Close to mini supermarket, bakery and bowling club for meals. Right on the waterfront which was great for kayaking and canoeing. Really enjoyed our stay. - Joanne
5.0
Week at Gwandalan
Lovely roomy property well equipped. Peaceful and relaxing
5.0
Great house and location
Lovely house with open plan, amazing views and had everything we needed. Plenty of crockery, but nothing matching, a fresh set would be nicer. Close to mini supermarket, bakery and bowling club for meals. Right on the waterfront which was great for kayaking and canoeing. Really enjoyed our stay. - Joanne
4.0
The location and the view were perfect. The house was clean yet, the bedding was old and not very clean. The kitchen was equipped decently. In general, it was a very pleasant stay.
4.0
A nice lake house
The location and the view were perfect. The house was clean yet, the bedding was old and not very clean. The kitchen was equipped decently. In general, it was a very pleasant stay.
4.0
Spacious and comfortable with lovely views from most rooms.
Nice big verandah for BBQs and enjoying the peaceful environment.
Great size for our extended family with plenty of room.
Was a very hot weekend so Air Con would have been appreciated but at least most bedrooms had ceiling fans. We brought a spare fan for the bedroom without a ceiling fan.
Enjoyed sitting down by the water and walking lakeside.
Lots of birds around and the children loved the garden next door with bird feeding as well as lots of animal statues to look at.
Close to local shops.
We would love to stay here again as we really enjoyed it here.
4.0
Gorgeous lake views
Spacious and comfortable with lovely views from most rooms.
Nice big verandah for BBQs and enjoying the peaceful environment.
Great size for our extended family with plenty of room.
Was a very hot weekend so Air Con would have been appreciated but at least most bedrooms had ceiling fans. We brought a spare fan for the bedroom without a ceiling fan.
Enjoyed sitting down by the water and walking lakeside.
Lots of birds around and the children loved the garden next door with bird feeding as well as lots of animal statues to look at.
Close to local shops.
We would love to stay here again as we really enjoyed it here.
5.0
Highly recommend
5.0
Great house for many people
Highly recommend
3.0
THIS PROPERTY WAS IN A PERFECT POSTION FOR OUR HOLIDAY. THE VIEW FROM THE BALCONY WAS AMAZING NEARLY EVERY NIGHT. WE DINED AT THE CLUB WHICH REALLY IS A 2 MINUTE WALK, AND THE FOOD WAS BEAUTIFUL AS WAS TH SERVICE AND SHOPPED AT THE LITTLE SHOPS WHICH HAS EVERYTHING WE REQUIRED. THE COOKING FACILTIES ARE GREAT AS ARE THE SHOWERS. THE CROCKERY COULD BE REPLENISHED THOUGH, WE FOUND IT TO BE LACKING SOME NUMBERS
NO WIFI BUT HEY THAT DIDNT HURT US.
3.0
OUR STAY
THIS PROPERTY WAS IN A PERFECT POSTION FOR OUR HOLIDAY. THE VIEW FROM THE BALCONY WAS AMAZING NEARLY EVERY NIGHT. WE DINED AT THE CLUB WHICH REALLY IS A 2 MINUTE WALK, AND THE FOOD WAS BEAUTIFUL AS WAS TH SERVICE AND SHOPPED AT THE LITTLE SHOPS WHICH HAS EVERYTHING WE REQUIRED. THE COOKING FACILTIES ARE GREAT AS ARE THE SHOWERS. THE CROCKERY COULD BE REPLENISHED THOUGH, WE FOUND IT TO BE LACKING SOME NUMBERS
NO WIFI BUT HEY THAT DIDNT HURT US.
4.0
Great view and cleanliness of the house was very good. Proximity to shops, club and boat ramp is great. Needs new cutlery with sharp knives and a matching dinner set would be good. A new set of coffee mugs would also help. Supply of teatowels, dishwashing tabs and liquid and other necessities was also appreciated. We had a most enjoyable weekend and didn't want to leave. We will return. John
4.0
Family opinion
Great view and cleanliness of the house was very good. Proximity to shops, club and boat ramp is great. Needs new cutlery with sharp knives and a matching dinner set would be good. A new set of coffee mugs would also help. Supply of teatowels, dishwashing tabs and liquid and other necessities was also appreciated. We had a most enjoyable weekend and didn't want to leave. We will return. John
5.0
Very enjoyable and relaxing. Walking distance to the club and shops.
5.0
Great location. Lovely house
Very enjoyable and relaxing. Walking distance to the club and shops.
5.0
Beautiful views
Very nice property with beautiful views over the lake. Was well presented and clean when we arrived. Location is second to none, with a 1min walk to the local club and shops.
Will definitely be back.
5.0
Very nice property with beautiful views over the lake. Was well presented and clean when we arrived. Location is second to none, with a 1min walk to the local club and shops.Will definitely be back.
5.0
Had a great few days at The Waterfront, for a relaxed New Years Break with a group of friends. Huge living space and balcony makes it easy for a larger group to spread out comfortably and enjoy the outlook over the lake. Facilities were all very good - hot water/showers, kitchen, laundry etc. - and bedrooms/living spaces were clean and tidy. Will look to stay again if we are up that way again!
4.0
Very close to alot of things beautiful views very spacious. Our family had a great 5 day getaway. Would recommend it and would stay there again for that price and what you get.
5.0
Idyllic spot on the lake
Had a great few days at The Waterfront, for a relaxed New Years Break with a group of friends. Huge living space and balcony makes it easy for a larger group to spread out comfortably and enjoy the outlook over the lake.
Facilities were all very good - hot water/showers, kitchen, laundry etc. - and bedrooms/living spaces were clean and tidy.
Will look to stay again if we are up that way again!
4.0
Great family getaway
Very close to alot of things beautiful views very spacious. Our family had a great 5 day getaway. Would recommend it and would stay there again for that price and what you get.
3.0
we loved the view
3.0
The property needs better cleaning and appliances
we loved the view
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Lake Macquarie?
The average price for a rental in Lake Macquarie is $300 per night. This rental is $40 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Waterfront - Close to shops, club, boat ramp!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Waterfront - Close to shops, club, boat ramp! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Waterfront - Close to shops, club, boat ramp!?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, parking, laundry, balcony / patio, and dishwasher.
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