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Sand Lake House- Absolute Waterfront Holiday Home at Lake Macquarie

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 112583 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Mannering park, NSW
  • Lake Macquarie
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Norah Head Lighthouse
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Kooindah Waters Golf Club
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪71 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Mannering Park

On lake.At this Mannering Park vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Macquarie and 6 miles (10 km) of Colongra Swamp Nature Reserve. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Wongala Avenue Reserve and Bird Island Nature Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Macquarie - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Norah Head Lighthouse - 24 min drive - 14.1 miles
  • Kooindah Waters Golf Club - 24 min drive - 14.3 miles
  • Blacksmiths Beach - 30 min drive - 20.3 miles
  • John Hunter Hospital - 49 min drive - 36.4 miles

Getting around

  • Wyee Station - 11 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Doylo - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Nargis Gourmet Food - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪8 at Trinity - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Thai Square - ‬14 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.

Sand Lake House- Absolute Waterfront Holiday Home at Lake Macquarie

Come and enjoy this freshly renovated, well equipped holiday house right on the waters edge at Mannering Park. Sheltered in a quiet bay just 200 metres from the boat ramp, you can launch your boat or jetski and park it at our jetty just metres from the back door. Enjoy a quiet drink under the stars by the crackling firepit overlooking the lake. Ideal for 4 couples or 2 families looking for a quick getaway just 60 minutes from the start of the freeway at Wahroonga.

Enjoy:
- 4 bedrooms
- 3 bathrooms
- Double Sofa Bed
- Single Day Bed
- 25m Private Jetty
- Fire Pit
- Large outdoor dining area
- Fully equipped kitchen
- 4 Split system air conditioners
- 6 burner BBQ
- Pool & Ping Pong Tables
- Foxtel, Netflix & PlayStation
- 2 kayaks (double & 1 single) & SUP board
- Laundry
- Mannering Park Boat ramp 200m away

King Bedroom: has an en-suite with a large shower and a separate bathtub, walk in wardrobe, air-conditioning and balcony with lake front views.

Queen Bedroom (Upstairs): has a sofa, air-conditioning, tea & coffee making facilities, built in wardrobe. It is serviced by an adjacent bathroom and separate toilet.

Queen Bedrooms (Downstairs): built in wardrobes, both rooms share a bathroom opposite with a separate toilet.

Upstairs Living Room: double sofa bed, Single Day Bed, air-conditioning, TV with PlayStation & DVD player, fully opening bi-fold doors onto a balcony with lake front views, bean bags & board games.

Downstairs Living & Dining Room: large, square 8 seater dining table (can seat 10 with 2 extra chairs), Air-conditioning, Pool Table, TV with Foxtel & Netflix.

Outdoors: 25m private jetty, flexible outdoor dining table (can be set up as one large table, or two smaller ones). Fire pit with a long bench seat. Fish from the jetty (bring your own gear). Launch your boat or jet ski at the boat ramp located just 200m down the end of the street and park at the jetty by the back door.

Kitchen & Laundry: There is a dishwasher, induction stove top, oven, large microwave, coffee pod machine, fully equipped with cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, glassware, foil, gladwrap, condiments etc. There is a washing machine in the laundry.

Garage & extras: double garage has a ping pong table, clothes line, 2nd fridge & life jackets. There is also Cricket, Boccee, Badmington, Volleyball, Totem Tennis & Magnetic Dart Board. There is also plenty of off street parking.

We are environmentally conscious hosts and have had a large solar power system installed and have a recycled water system.

We now have a new IGA at the local shops a short stroll away.

Please note that we do not allow parties, weddings, schoolies, bucks or hens functions. Pets are not permitted at Sand so please don't ask.

Property manager

Stephen

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Streaming services
  • Video game console
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking outside allowed.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Recycling
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 2,583 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number PID-STRA-9299, 2259

Property is also known as

60555

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sand Lake House- Absolute Waterfront Holiday Home at Lake Macquarie to the airport?

This vacation home is 49.3 mi (61-min drive) away from the Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sand Lake House- Absolute Waterfront Holiday Home at Lake Macquarie have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Sand Lake House- Absolute Waterfront Holiday Home at Lake Macquarie to the beach?

This vacation home is 9.5 mi (17-min drive) from Birdie Beach and 10.2 mi (17-min drive) from Moonee Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sand Lake House- Absolute Waterfront Holiday Home at Lake Macquarie offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sand Lake House- Absolute Waterfront Holiday Home at Lake Macquarie ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Sand Lake House- Absolute Waterfront Holiday Home at Lake Macquarie ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sand Lake House- Absolute Waterfront Holiday Home at Lake Macquarie ?

This vacation home offers free self parking.

Does Sand Lake House- Absolute Waterfront Holiday Home at Lake Macquarie have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Sand Lake House- Absolute Waterfront Holiday Home at Lake Macquarie have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Sand Lake House- Absolute Waterfront Holiday Home at Lake Macquarie to downtown Mannering Park?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Mannering Park.

Sand Lake House- Absolute Waterfront Holiday Home at Lake Macquarie Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 118 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Teena M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend away

The house was great, plenty of activities to keep us occupied. A nice spacious home and was very clean and tidy. We had a lovely relaxing weekend. The hosts kept us well informed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house was amazing! Absolutely beautiful facing the lake and it is well equipped with things to do for all ages. Will definitely like to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home, excellent location

2 story lake front home, offering games and entertainment for kids. Great easy access to lake with excellent views. Piece full surroundings.Thanks to the owner for our great holiday
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location for family vacation

Great stay. The house was in a fab location and very well equipped with all the things you need. The house was very well maintained and clean. The outdoor area is very well set up with a decent bbq we spent lots of time outside enjoying the view. The week went way too fast would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

So young L.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice location and house

It is a good place for two big family members. We loved outdoor fireplaces.But we looked few cockroaches and kitchen was not clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristoffer G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place would book again

Great place to stay, very clean and fits description as per pictures and details. Beds very comfortable. Unfortunately no aircon in lower bedrooms, although not really an issue and property had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krystle C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Relaxing

Thank you for another great stay. We stayed here last year with family and returned this year and the place was clean, plenty to do and very relaxing. Stephen was great with communicating with me and we had a great weekend away. Thank you for an amazing stay at the Lakehouse yet again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ying-Wai L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

Beautiful house with everything we needed. Highlight for us was being on the waterfront, and watching the sunsets, table tennis and pool, and the friendly ducks who came to visit every day! Thank you Stephen for the stay. We hope we can visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family weekend away despite wet weather

We had a wonderful family weekend away with three generations and the property suited us perfectly. We had no luck with the weather as it rained for the entire weekend, but despite this, we still had plenty of things to do and enjoy. We had many games to choose from and the pool table was a hit with young and old. The kitchen was well equipped with all that we needed and more. The beds were comfortable and the house is well presented. The view and setting outside is better than the photos and I imagine it would be stunning in dry/warmer weather, with even more for families to enjoy. We had a query about the TV and the owner was very responsive and also allowed us a late checkout which was greatly appreciated. Lovely weekend spent making memories with family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Stay

Stayed for the Australia Day long weekend. A group of 11 people, lots of room for us all. Plenty of activities to do. The house is gorgeous and as pictured. We had such an amazing time! Hope to be back one day. Stephen was great at communicating, any questions/queries that i had were promptly answered. Once again, thanks so much for having us 🤗
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Location - Spacious Accommodation

A great 10 days at the Sand Lake House. Even on two days of rain the lake location was beautiful, and peaceful. Lots of room for the 9 of us, plenty to do - use of the kayaks, paddle boards, pool table, table tennis - internet and cable TV - a home away from home, but on Lake Macquarie. Plenty to do nearby - recommend Lake Mac WaterSports for boat hire. Friendly local shops 1km away provide most day to day needs - bread, milk, paper, bottle-shop, groceries....etc Generous sized and comfortable living, eating and sleeping areas - heaps of room over 2 levels. Host Steven was easily accessible when needed for local advice. I have had an association with Lake Macquarie for many many years, and Sand Lake House presents all of the benefits and beauty of Lake Mac - highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bianca C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely

The house is really lovely, lots of space, we had 8 adults & were very comfortable. Plenty of seating & big lounges. Plenty of plates, cutlery, cooking essentials & is great to have some of the basics provided as well. We loved visits from the local ducks, they didn’t like the lettuce as suggested but absolutely loved the peas!! Unfortunately it did rain for a few days of our stay, but having the pool table was a bonus! Our only suggestion would be to add a dryer into the house, as this would have helped getting towels dried, we did used the line provided in the garage but nothing was drying due to it being so wet. Stephens communication was great. Overall, it’s a really lovely house & the view is amazing, definitely worth a visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynette W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Short Stay

The property presented as listed, down to the fairy lights outside. The bedroom configuration and general layout suited 9 adults and 2 children perfectly. Enough room to be together and enough space to have some time to yourself. The garden was roomy for playing games and the jetty was a great fishing spot. The kitchen was also well equipped with enough glasses, crockery, cutlery and serving dishes. A bonus was the easy walking along the foreshore to go exploring. Overall, a fabulous house and location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

kedar p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Smooth process and warm host

It was accurately stated on listings and communication was at par from the host. Cheers
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic property

Stephen was very accommodating and easy to contact. The property has everything needed for a little getaway. Jetty in the backyard and the firepit were highlights, the pool table was a bonus. Ample space and beds. Would recommend this place :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thi N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nothing I can fault

Our trip was so memorable, the location is so convenient for shopping. The house is very kids friendly we had marshmallows on the fire pit. Very spacious living areas as well. The only one thing I would recommend is it would be nice if we have dryers as the 4 days we at the house it was raining and even if we hang our clothes it would not dry up. Other than that, Stephen has been so accommodating and helpful. Will definitely recommend to family and friends as 4 to 5 star rating 🙌 Thank you Stephen for allowing us to create beautiful memories in this lovely home 🙏
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krystle C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing house

This house is located perfectly. It is a place were you can just unpack your bag and relax. The house is clean and spacious with plenty of activities for everyone. Stephen was very helpful and communicated quickly for enquires. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely fabulous!

The location of the property is just beautiful, with the water’s edge just a few metres from the back deck. Peaceful, tranquil, calming… Inside was also fabulous, with bedrooms and bathrooms galore - the upstairs master suite is amazing! Everything was very clean and beautifully presented. The host, Stephen, is extremely professional and easy to contact. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bathrooms Listings

I think that the bathroom listing should just say 3 bathrooms with two separate toilets and not 5 bathrooms - 3 bathrooms -2 half bathrooms which I interpreted to be 2 ensuites and not 2 toilets which was the reality.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location and lovely accommodation.

The Sandhouse was booked to celebrate a 30th wedding anniversary with family. It lived up to its listing. We had a great time enjoying the house, lake and the surrounding area. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pheara B.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Perfect Weekend Away

The property and location is amazing! Very spacious, with almost everything for a weekend away already provided. We spent the weekend away as a group of 7, which all had such a great time. The weather ended being the best, which allowed us to use the kayaks/board to further explore the location. This place is a home away from home, it was that comfortable! The check in / check out communication was just unbelievably so easy. I've never communicated with any other owners as well as I did with Stephen. We all thank you for such an amazing experience and look forward to visiting again. Thanks again Stephen.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laavanya A.

Liked: Cleanliness

A lovely getaway

No need to leave the property with all the games, beautiful views and the fire pit. Great communication from Stephen and we were able to check in early which was a huge help for us. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness

The place was absolutely stunning

Smooth process and would definitely be staying again in the near future
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great get away!

We’ve been here multiple times and it’s just great! Everything you need to have a quiet getaway with family and friends. Thanks guys
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Break

The accommodation was absolutely perfect for our family getaway. Lots of activities to keep everyone busy no matter the weather. Great kitchen with everything needed. Bedrooms were wonderful and one family member commented the best bed she has ever had. Hope to come back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022