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The Place - Pool, Lake, Kayaks & much more!

Holiday home with private pool, steps from Lake Macquarie

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Perched among palm trees on Lake Macquarie's shores, The Place is a haven for relaxation and adventure. Unwind with family in the fully fenced property, complete with gardens and a pool or take part in various water activities like sailing, skiing or paddling.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Place - Pool, Lake, Kayaks & much more!

Holiday home with private pool, steps from Lake Macquarie
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. The holiday home has 4 bedrooms and offers a fenced private garden and a balcony. Guests can enjoy a private pool, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers private pools and washers/dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation is furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Satellite televisions are provided. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Karaoke
  • Satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 25 kg per pet)

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Property registration number PID-STRA-7665

Property is also known as

The Central Coast Gwandalan
THE Place- Central Coast Gwandalan
THE Place- Central Coast Private vacation home
THE Place- Central Coast Private vacation home Gwandalan
2934-234515

About the area

Located in Gwandalan, this holiday home is by the sea. While the natural beauty of Lake Macquarie and Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Belmont Golf Course. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Gwandalan travel guide
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Gwandalan, New South Wales

What's nearby

  • D MB Lakeshore 2 sea pan
    Lake Macquarie
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Newcastle Beach showing general coastal views, landscape views and a sandy beach
    Newcastle Beach
    58 min drive - 56.7 km
  • Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • John Hunter Hospital
    50 min drive - 50.9 km
  • University of Newcastle
    54 min drive - 55.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Swansea Hotel
    17 min drive
  • Wangi Workers Club
    38 min drive
  • Matt’s Diner
    10 min drive
  • Hotel Wangi
    39 min drive
  • Coastal & Co Takeaway
    14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Place - Pool, Lake, Kayaks & much more! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at The Place - Pool, Lake, Kayaks & much more!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Place - Pool, Lake, Kayaks & much more!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Place - Pool, Lake, Kayaks & much more!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Place - Pool, Lake, Kayaks & much more! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Macquarie and Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area. Bird Island Nature Reserve and Palm Tree Circuit Track Trailhead are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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The Place - Pool, Lake, Kayaks & much more! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jonah N.

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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: Great spot, it was nice and relaxing. The layout of the house was perfect.
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Irvine, NA

Tranquil lakeside retreat

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: We booked "the place" for a relaxing getaway weekend and it was just that. A lovely location by the lake with a nice walk behind the house accessed through the back gate. Dog friendly and lots of birds. The house was clean and fully equipt with lovely bedrooms.

10/10 Excellent

Carmela R., Breakfast Point Australia

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

Fabulous home

The Place was fabulous. Location was great with lake accessable from back. All the linen was clean and good quality. The beds eere very comfortable. The copboards in kitchen were very generosity stocked and all cupboards labled.. lots of toys and games for kids and adults. Outdoor equipmen
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Deslyn S.

Lovely holiday home

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great place and location to visit for a holiday away with friends

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was well presented and comfortable and warm welcoming as always
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was fantastic, great location, house is right next to Lake Macquarie and has a big grass area behind the house. Plenty of space within the house
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

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

Awesome stay

We all had a lovely time and enjoyed the house. We would stay there again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Simone W.

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

Family holiday

This property was absolutely amazing Location was great It had everything we needed at the house & more Can’t wait to stay there again
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

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

Great Place for a multi generation holiday

We had a great stay at The Place! The location was gorgeous. The house was well equipped with the sorts of things that make a holiday run smoothly - from the kitchen to the pool the things on hand were just great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Tania M.

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

Gwandalan stay

A lovely house. Some amenities in need of an update, but very clean and comfortable stay in great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid O.

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

Great home for a group in a great location

We were a group of 6 and the home was very spacious with a great pool close to the shops. Lots of plates and cutlery for group dining. Kaitlyn was great with communication. It was a great group getaway home and we hope to visit again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Francesca J.

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

Fantastic Summer break!

We had such a great 5 nights. The kids barely left the pool but did go out kayaking once and enjoyed that too. The house is large enough that you can get away from each other as there are two living rooms. We ate upstairs on the deck using the bbq and looking out at all the lovely greenery. We did visit two beaches but could easily have stayed at the house with the pool! The house is not so done up that you feel nervous having your kids there but it is just the right amount of space and plenty of facilities to keep all ages busy or relaxed, depending on what you want. We did a big shop before leaving Sydney so the local shops were fine for any last minute top ups. I'm still thinking about floating in the pool - it was a really easy, fun family holiday.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

Awesome weekend away

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: Unreal spot to unwind with great friends that are family with all stuff to keep kids amused defo be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Anna-Lee D.

Peaceful place but fun

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: We had a great time the place was neat tidy and fully equipped with everything we needed to have a great Christmas

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Excellent location between Newcastle and Sydney!

Our extended family visited The Place for my Dad's 70th birthday. The house worked well for our ten guests and it was great that our dog Rex, jokingly Dad's 'favourite' member of the famly was welcome as well! The pool and proximity to the lake provided additional fun memories for our weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Celia G.

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

Weekend Away

Overall we had an enjoyable weekend, the place was clean , and the space is large enough for the family. The children enjoyed the pool and the adults took time to unwind and relaxed in a quiet environment. We look forward for another visit. Kind regards from a very happy family.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karina S.

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

Excellent property!

Went with the whole family, we all enjoyed it, and loved having the pool and ocean as our backyard.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zola B.

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

A lovely spot for a family weekend. Plenty to do and and fantastic facilities in the house.

The only disappointment was not getting to use the pool as it was green but probably unavoidable due to the severe weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Courtney W.

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

Fantastic Week Away

We had a wonderful weeks holiday. The property included all the items we needed to keep the kids occupied and enjoy their time and allow mum and dad to relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

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

Perfect location, Perfect home, Perfect holiday!

We had a perfect summer holiday, the house is spacious with lots of great/thoughtful touches. Excellent for groups or families - our teenager even enjoyed it, so it must be good - right? The location is fantastic, a short stroll through gardens to get to the lakeshore, and the local "Bowlo", a corner store, butcher and a bakery are only a 7min walk away. The pool was fantastic, we spent every day in it! The house is excellent for pets, as its fully fenced, and the owners have thoughtfully provided some doggy necessities in case you forget... The only caution I would suggest is for those with guests who may be elderly (parents/grandparents), or mobility limited - as the main lounge is upstairs (where the Air-Con & big TV are), but Kitchen and most bedrooms+bath are downstairs. We had an amazing week long holiday there, and we honestly didn't want to leave! We will return next Summer for sure...!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte N., Wentworth Falls

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

Amazing family getaway

This was an amazing house for a family holiday in a spectacular location by the water. The house was fantastic and very clean and also had very comfortable beds. This house had absolutely everything we needed for our family holiday and our kids had the best time, we would recommend staying at this property to families of all ages who love the water and ocean. We are very grateful to have had the opportunity to stay in this amazing house in an even better location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

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

A Great Stay at The Place

We had a relaxing time at The Place, making the most of the pool in particular. It was just what we needed, a real sanctuary of peace and quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Ngoc-Thanh L.

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

Family Christmas Break

The house located on the Lake Macquarie great to take the kids fishing & walks. House was also great with plenty of things to keep the little ones entertained & such a short drive to caves beach! We loved the pool & the host was excellent in responding to any enquires. Thank you so much!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brett S.

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

Awesome place for family relaxation

This is a wonderful property so unwind and relax at. We did not leave at all during our 4 day stay, we simply enjoyed the pool, the AC upstairs, watched the cricket and played games. The Place has everything you need and we had a great time. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

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

Awesome

Brilliant place to stay, great location with really good amenities for the kids! Would highly recommend this for any family looking for a good place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021