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5 bedroom Lake front farm Homestead. Close to Beaches. Sleeps 12 people.

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Coomba Bay

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Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, table tennis, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Coomba Bay, NSW
  • Place, Wallis Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Wallingat National Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Smiths Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taree, NSW (TRO)
    ‪70 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Coomba Bay

On waterfront.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Coomba Bay vacation home, you'll find Wallingat National Park and Wallis Lake. Yahoo Island Nature Reserve and Wallis Island Nature Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Wallis Lake - 4 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Wallingat National Park - 9 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Yahoo Island Nature Reserve - 12 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Smiths Lake - 13 min drive - 13.4 miles
  • Blueys Beach - 16 min drive - 15.0 miles

Getting around

  • Taree, NSW (TRO) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Beachhouse - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Recky - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Amino bar - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Epilogue French restaurant - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Country Palings Cafe and Gallery - ‬27 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

5 bedroom Lake front farm Homestead. Close to Beaches. Sleeps 12 people.

Looking north across Wallis Lake, 'Katandra' is the historic waterfront property of Coomba Bay. As one of the longest running holiday rentals in the region, this unique property offers boutique accommodation with great access to the region's stunning beaches and attractions.

The tastefully renovated historic homestead (circa 1912) is nestled amongst grand fig trees & surrounded by long sweeping lawns. With 25 acres and it's own jetty, Katandra offers you a relaxing lakeside rural retreat.

An ideal location for friends looking to catch up & get together, or a perfect place for a few families with children. Enjoy darts, ping pong, bocce, croquet, play-fort, swing & expansive lawns. Guests can relax on the daybed, get-together on the huge veranda, stoke up the firepits, make wood-fired pizzas, cast a line or a crab pot from the jetty, paddle the kayaks or just snuggle by the fireplace.

Designed to accommodate a maximum of 12 people.
The homestead sleeps 6 and features three bedrooms: (two queen bedroom suites & a third bedroom with two single beds)
The newly renovated 4th and 5th bedrooms located 10 meters from the homestead with their own brand new bathroom.
4th bedroom had a queen bed, deck and lake views. $125/$150 off peak/peak season.
5th bedroom offers two sets of single/single bunk beds, perfect for the kids. With access to the adjoining bathroom.
All bed linen is provided and on arrival you will find the beds made and ready for you. The kitchen & bedrooms open out onto the wide country style veranda. Views sweep across the property, down to the waterfront & out over the lake itself. Views from the pizza oven encompass the mountains of Wallingat National Park.
Open plan living, quality furnishings, polished timber floors, beautiful towels, quality bed linen, & cosy throw rugs.

Guests can moor their boats on the jetty (not suitable for fixed keel yachts due to shallow depth).

Dining table, crockery, cutlery & glassware to entertain 8 people. Modern, well appointed kitchen with fridge, dishwasher, microwave, large gas oven & 5 burner stove top.

The lounge area features wood burning fire place, ample seating, plenty of cushions, digital TV.

Internal laundry with front loading washing machine.

Features Include:

* Gorgeous Furnishings

* Additional Sleeping Options

* Country Style Inclusions

*Quality Towels & Bedlinen

* Weber BBQ

* Wide Country Style 'Wrap-Around' Veranda

* Luxury Day Bed

* Kids Play Fort & Swing

* Jetty, 5 kayaks (three adult, two kids), crab pot, limited fishing gear (BYO bait) SUPs.

* Ping pong and darts, and assorted sports gear

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with digital channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Next to a golf course
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number PID-STRA-15323-2, 2428

Property is also known as

Katandra Homestead Old World Charm Lakefront House Coomba Bay
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Katandra Homestead Old World Charm on Lakefront Coomba Bay
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Frequently asked questions

How close is 5 bedroom Lake front farm Homestead. Close to Beaches. Sleeps 12 people. to the airport?

This vacation home is 49.8 mi (68-min drive) away from the Taree, NSW (TRO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 5 bedroom Lake front farm Homestead. Close to Beaches. Sleeps 12 people. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is 5 bedroom Lake front farm Homestead. Close to Beaches. Sleeps 12 people. to the beach?

This vacation home is 11.5 mi (16-min drive) from Blueys Beach and 11.6 mi (20-min drive) from Sandbar Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does 5 bedroom Lake front farm Homestead. Close to Beaches. Sleeps 12 people. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 5 bedroom Lake front farm Homestead. Close to Beaches. Sleeps 12 people.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at 5 bedroom Lake front farm Homestead. Close to Beaches. Sleeps 12 people.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 5 bedroom Lake front farm Homestead. Close to Beaches. Sleeps 12 people.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does 5 bedroom Lake front farm Homestead. Close to Beaches. Sleeps 12 people. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does 5 bedroom Lake front farm Homestead. Close to Beaches. Sleeps 12 people. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is 5 bedroom Lake front farm Homestead. Close to Beaches. Sleeps 12 people. to downtown Coomba Bay?

This vacation home is 1.7 mi away from Coomba Bay.

5 bedroom Lake front farm Homestead. Close to Beaches. Sleeps 12 people. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Roslyn R.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness
The outdoor settings were not clean, we had to clean off cobwebs from all the outside chairs & covers. The oven wasn’t clean ‘ we had to clean the BBQ befor we could use it. All the cushions were stained & not clean & pizza oven are needed to be cleaned.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

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

Family Birthday Celebration

We loved our short stay at Katandra and didn't want to leave. The homestead is full of warmth and character, with the open kitchen/dining/lounge area, fire place and the wrap around verandah being the focal points for us. We also rented the separate cottage, also with a great view of the farm and the lake. Our dogs were kept comfortable with wide open space and fenced enclosure when needed. The wood fired pizzas are a must do for this property. We highly recommend this property for those wanting a comfortable and intimate stay. Recommend you bring all supplies needed for your stay, as the road into Coomba Bay is not in great shape.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Nick T.

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

A great spot for a weekend with old mates

Spacious and isolated which was great for a group of old mates, Excellent wide verandahs to laze about on and enjoy to view, a good chat a glass of red. There were a few maintenance issues but overall great spot for a weekend away with old mates.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt F.

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

Perfect Farmhouse Stay

We travelled here over the new year period for 6 nights (6 Adults). The owner was very quick to respond to all our messages, even getting us an early check-in which was great! House was immaculate with everything you need, including a huge Veranda with a dart board. We opted to have the sleep out too. Great decision! Wood fire oven got an absolute workout while we were there. Best Pizzas ever! the walk down to your own personal wharf is not too far. around about 200m or so. Super peaceful in the morning time! wind picks up in the arvo so get down there early!! 10/10 great house. great spot, extremely isolated! Would stay there again in a heartbeat Matt
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher L.

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

Wonderful property

Beautiful spot. Spacious and pet friendly. They don’t mention the dog enclosure which was great for trips to the beach and national park which are close by
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter N.

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

Full of character

The house was full of charm and character. We had a rainy weekend unfortunately but the house was perfect for it with that lovely fireplace. 6 adults and 2 kids stayed for a weekend and we all had a great time. Some pros/nice touches: - they left us a bottle of bubbly to welcome us - the owners were around fixing things next door (so we didn’t ever really feel their presence) and we’re responsive to any issues including bringing a full gas bottle they had noticed was empty and fixing a lock/door - a decent amount of firewood was supplied, but we brought extra to crank it up over the weekend - the house and bedrooms are all as per the pictures and lovely Cons (to be fair and honest): - the sleep out door didn’t really shut properly but the owners sorted out a solution pretty swiftly, though we would have been in trouble if the wind hadn’t blown the door open to alert us to it. - the exhaust fan in the kitchen was broken - could do with one additional oil radiator heater as the sleep out had to rely on the reverse cycle which aren’t ideal for sleeping but that’s really nitpicking... Can’t really fault it more than that and we expect these kinds of things with old homes. If you’re thinking of kayaking - yeah it’s probably a bit too long a walk carrying a kayak to the water. Wifi was all good. Not much close by for food so roughly 10-15 min drive to cafes, etc. All in all, we’d go back to stay again in a heartbeat. The owners are great and the house is lovely and full of charm. The deck is a thing of beauty so maybe we’ll be back in the summer! I’d rate it 4.5 based on the couple of minor issues but that rounds up to 5, 4 would be a bit harsh.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

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

Beautiful

Very easy process, owner sent lots of information making our stay fabulous. Beautiful farm house we loved it will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie S.

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

Tranquil Retreat

This is a quiet, quirky rural property with Wallis Lake access that is full of old fashioned charm. It was a brilliant place to stay for a quiet family double birthday reconnect getaway that was close to home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne B.

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

Beautiful property

Thank you for providing us a perfect space to relax and rejuvenate
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

Amazing

This was a great property in a very peaceful destination.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Family/dogs/jetskis-GOLD

Two families stayed, inluding two labradors and two jack Russell dogs. Laura has the place set up-magic country charm- if u like a Beer or wine to settle ur nerves/watch the dogs run around/nibblies platter as the sun settle -fire pit and the BBQ to finish/ - doesn’t get any better. Sounds like a novel!!! We launched our jet skis down the road-smashed up to the Forster for coffee, then out to sea to watch the whales, back in the river to s
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda R.

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

Tranquil and relaxing

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Katandra Homestead. The house was very comfortable with everything you need for a quite country getaway. The kitchen and living area was inviting and the fireplace created a lovely ambiance. The beds comfortable and north facing so a lovely winter sun every morning. The deck area has several places to sit and enjoy depending on the time of day. The outlook across the paddocks to the lake was beautiful. The beaches and townships are all very close with nice places to eat and get a morning coffee. A special anniversary was the purpose of our stay and a bottle of bubbly left in the fridge for us was very much appreciated. Would love to return and soak up the atmosphere again:)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Fabulous!

We could not fault our stay. We are a family of five, which includes two tweens and a 19-week puppy. We all had a wonderful time that was equal parts exploring and equal parts relaxing. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

A little piece of heaven with all the comforts of home.

A beautiful property in blissful surroundings, thankyou for sharing Katandra Homestead with us. My only complaint is that I don’t want to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny D.

Spectacular outlook and wildlife at your door

We have just spent a great family weekend at Katandra. The homestead is very well equipped and cosy. The outlook is amazing and we all enjoyed the variety of birdlife, deer, horses, cattle, flying foxes, micro bats and rabbits. Visits from the neighbours very friendly dogs and chooks were welcome and especially entertaining for our Granddaughter. A great place for a quiet getaway and we would happily return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful place!

We all enjoyed our stay at Katandra,we loved the horses particularly Chase & Bella, the chickens and their eggs The lamb and also the Owl that came to visit at night in the tree! We caugh endenless amounts of blue swimmers and a huge mud crab plus off the boat bream,flathead and whitening they all tasted delicious!!!!!! The Homestead was amazingly well supplied We all felt sad to leave
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A+

This is a great property fishing groups and family stays with kids, pets and boats! I would definitely stay there again in the future!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Awesome

Great stay for all the family. Especially our 4 legged friend.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

bruce r.

top notch

as usual, had a great time catching up, great spot for chillin out. no need to leave once ur there. i'm sure there are ritzyier places, but this place has atmosphere.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kylie R.

Absolutely beautiful!!!

We had an absolute blast! Our bulldogs loved every minute of their holiday!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Frank S.

piece of paradise

my partner & I & our 4 pugs absolutely loved it at Katandra, so much to do or not to do & that's just on the property! plenty of activities left & right from the driveway all within a short distance, including swimming snorkelling boating, beaches, national parks, plenty of dog friendly parks & beaches, sightseeing, fishing, crabbing, great lakeside walking tracks, plenty of great places to shop & eat & drink, we kept ourselves thoroughly entertained both at Katandra & away to the point that both us & our mutts need a holiday from our holiday! The worst part about Katandra is that all good things come to an end & you must leave paradise to return to reality!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Frank S.

piece of paradise

Over the years of researching & organising our dog friendly holidays, i have been interested in Katandra for a while, but the distance from the Gold Coast held me back, well i am glad i finally made the 650km journey down to Katandra Homestead @ Coomba Park, it was well worth the drive & exceeded all expectations. Amy was a pleasure to deal with, very professional & friendly & made the whole booking & holiday experience so easy. While there are plenty of dog friendly accommodation options around, few are truly dog friendly & alot dont allow 4 dogs inside aswell! The "Welcome Mat" for us was unbelievably surprising, we over packed, bringing alot of things we usually have to, but were already provided. The property was unbelievable, the house felt very homely & comfortable, it was great to get away from the hussle & bussle of city life & enjoy a farmlike stay with the cows & paddocks, the chickens & fresh eggs, the majestic fig trees that surround the house, all the nature & wildlife that come & go & not to mention Wallis Lake at the bottom of the paddocks with your own private jetty where you can fish & crab, or just relax overlooking the lake. Katandra is the perfect property where you can do as little as you like in prvacy & seclusion & enjoy the peace & quiet or you can explore the beautful waterways up to Forster & Tuncurry, swim fish & crab as much as you like from the property, go sightseeing all the other lakes close by, visit a different dog friendly beach everyday, plenty of places to swim & snorkel, great food & drink available everywhere if you dont want to cook your own catch of the day, what more can i say, i think i ve said enough, you get the idea, check it out for yourself you wont be disappointed!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The place was amazing it was like serenity and it was only 15 minutes by car to Boomerang beach whic

The place was amazing it was like serenity and it was only 15 minutes by car to Boomerang beach which is amazing This place is great put it on your place to stay
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A fantastic place , great views,relaxing environment , hostess , and a down right beautiful place !!

A fantastic place , great views,relaxing environment , hostess , and a down right beautiful place !!! Thanks for everything
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We have just come back from a fantastic weekend at Katandra and we would highly recommend it! What a

We have just come back from a fantastic weekend at Katandra and we would highly recommend it! What an amazing homestead...from the adorable bedrooms to the open plan lounge, dining, kitchen which was fantastic for our family of 6 to the huge verandah with the day bed and tables and chairs where we spent most of our time relaxing and taking in the serenity! We took our boat (boat ramp a short drive into Coomba Park) and enjoyed our first time in Wallis Lake. The waterways were very quiet and although it was a very windy weekend there was plenty of water that wasn't to rough. We cruised into Foster and not only was overwhelmed with the beautiful green water and sandy islands, we had dolphins surrounding our boat. As you can see we love this place and could go on and on about all the amazing things that Katandra has to offer but why don't you go there your self so you to can have a memorable family weekend!