Title: Getaway Lakefront environmental House with Kayaks Water Views Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=73262532&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Getaway Lakefront environmental House with Kayaks Water Views Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Getaway Lakefront environmental House with Kayaks Water Views ![Sun-loungers - Getaway Lakefront environmental House with Kayaks Water Views (Chain Valley Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73270000/73262600/73262532/59e558e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Getaway Lakefront environmental House with Kayaks Water Views (Chain Valley Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73270000/73262600/73262532/82c644d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Getaway Lakefront environmental House with Kayaks Water Views (Chain Valley Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73270000/73262600/73262532/381a1924.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot - Getaway Lakefront environmental House with Kayaks Water Views (Chain Valley Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73270000/73262600/73262532/47859d31_edited_91cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Getaway Lakefront environmental House with Kayaks Water Views (Chain Valley Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73270000/73262600/73262532/8b5c9f4b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this serene Lake Macquarie haven, where a relaxing waterfront house awaits. Unwind on the expansive deck with gas BBQ and lake views or take advantage of kayaks and fishing rods for a day on the water. With ducted air-conditioning, a gym exercise bicycle, elliptical cross trainer, treadmill and free WIFI you'll feel right at home. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Gym ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Getaway Lakefront environmental House with Kayaks Water Views A hidden gem on beautiful Lake Macquarie! The house is a clean, modern and relaxing spacious waterfront house on the NSW Central Coast. It’s only a 90 minute drive from Sydney and that means less time driving and more time to enjoy the serene environment. This is an amazing place for boating, fishing or having a BBQ and drinks on the deck while enjoying north facing lake views. We are well stocked with quality environmentally friendly products and inclusions such as organic linens, organic towels, organic tea, natural toiletries, while the rooftop solar system powers your electrical needs during the day. Surrounding: • There is a bottle shop on the same street only a two minute walk away. • Public Boat ramp and jetty approx. 250m away from the house. • There is a public swimming area next to the Boat ramp. • Kids play grounds approx. 300m away from the house. • Local shopping centre including Woolworths, pharmacy, restaurants and more is just 1.5km away. • Lake Munmorah State Recreation Park with excellent walking trails and beaches is only a 7 minutes’ drive • The famous Catherine Hill Bay surf beach and The Pink Caves is only 10 minutes away. • The Ghosties and Moonee Beach is only 12 minutes away • For a further adventure the Watagan Mountains for hiking and 4WD is only 50 minutes away. House Layout: Ground Level: • Open Living/Dining room with water views, including TV, L-shaped lounge, coffee table, dining table with 8 chairs. • Kitchen with water views! Gas cooktop, oven/grill, microwave, toaster, electric kettle, toasted sandwich maker, fridge, dishwasher, full table ware and glassware, well-stocked with crockery and cooking utensils. • Huge undercover deck with expansive water views, including a gas BBQ, outside table with 8 seats, kids treadmill, relaxing hanging “egg” chair. • Bedroom 4 contains two single beds, table. • The maximum high of garage is 1.9m. There is a back door of garage. you can manage a small boat by hand from the backyard to the water. There are four kayaks in the Garage. • Lower ground floor bathroom/laundry with water views including a shower, vanity, toilet, washing machine and dryer. • Outside under cover area including a coal BBQ, kids bicycle. First Level: • Bedroom 1 with water views including a king bed, built-in wardrobe, bedside table, desk and chair, ceiling fan. • Bedroom 2 has a king bed, built-in wardrobe, bedside table, celling fan. • Bedroom 3 with water views includes one single bed with a sofa double bed. Please be aware that the double sofa bed will only be made up for bookings of more than 7 people. • Bathroom includes a spa bath, shower, vanity. • Separate toilet with a hand wash vanity. Other Features: Ducted air-conditioning, two BBQ: a gas BBQ and a coal BBQ, a gym exercise bicycle, a elliptical cross trainer, a treadmill, a foam surfboard, full laundry facilities, fire pit, kids’ bicycles, toys, mini Air Hockey table, kids size ping pong table, High chairs, Baby travelling cot, free WIFI, two adult fishing Kayaks and two kids kayaks, two fishing rods, Iron and board, vacuum cleaner, security camera outside, additional outside deck with table and 6 chairs in the backyard only 30m to the water Things to do: Fishing - Lake Macquarie is a recreational fishing haven and is one of the largest coastal saltwater lakes in Australia. There is a wide range of fish including tailor, bream, whiting, flathead, etc. Boating - enjoy all the water sports from your backyard and not have to worry about loading the car and driving to get access. Large back yard – There is a fire pit in front of the outside table with 6 chairs. Grab some drinks and sit outside with fantastic water views to enjoy the native birds, spectacular sunrises and sunsets. Plenty of grass area for backyard cricket! Kayak The use of the kayaks is at your own risk. No liability will be taken if they are used. Life jackets or vests can be found in the garage. There are two adult size and two children size vests. If they do not fit, we strongly discourage those guests from using the kayaks Pets Generally, pets are allowed in this holiday house, however we only allow well behaved dogs to stay. sorry, currently we only allow maximum one dog to stay no cat. Prior to your booking you must email the breed, age, and number of dogs for us to consider. Please note there will be an additional charge of $30 per booking and any damage caused is the dog owners’ responsibility and to be paid for by the dog owner. Also dogs are strictly only allowed at ground floor/lower ground floor levels and not first floor carpet area, and not on the beds and sofa due to some of our guests may have pet allergies. Please don’t risk bringing a noisy dog because the neighbourhood is very quiet and neighbourhood complaints could lead to your booking to be cancelled. Bedding/Towels We provide all organic bedding linen and towels except beach towels. Other Things to Know • Strictly no parties. Try not to make loud noises outside and abide by the NSW Code of Conduct for Short Term Rentals. • The backyard is fenced, however please watch your children for their safety. • Upstairs and Hallway built-in cupboards are locked not access by visitors. • Only left side of garage can use not right side. • Please clean the BBQ prior to leaving. There is an addition charge if you don't clean and need a cleaner to take care of. • the property is protected by external security camera’s to help keep the property and guests safe. SMOKING Smoking in the house is not permitted. An additional cleaning cost of $50 minimum will be charged to guests who do so. Registration Number: PID-STRA-28377 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Fan ### 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 bay - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycles - Gym - Kayak - Table tennis - Treadmill - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Spelunking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming 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 ### General - Bicycles - Eco-friendly toiletries - Garden ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89520000/89514600/89514542/a98f65f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Brand New Dog Friendly Lakefront Villa Lake Munmorah - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=89514542&PinnedHotelID=89514542&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108730000/108722200/108722148/5ca3d017.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Perfect Beachhouse Lakes Surf at your Feet Budgewoi - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 6.0 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=108722148&PinnedHotelID=108722148&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107220000/107210200/107210132/5095c771.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Perfect Retreat Absolute waterfront, Stunning View and Direct Access to water. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 and a first aid kit 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 2259, PID-STRA-28377 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-33.17368%2C151.56122&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=O1zljPNuYuhkhP-3SAupCD1V78A=) Chain Valley Bay, NSW #### What's nearby - Lake Macquarie \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area \- 3 min drive \- 1.0 mile - Terrigal Beach \- 45 min drive \- 30.0 miles - John Hunter Hospital \- 50 min drive \- 30.0 miles - Newcastle Beach \- 59 min drive \- 33.6 miles #### Getting around - Wyee Station - 11 min drive - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 61 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Magic Noodle - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Doylo - ‬6 min drive - ‪Northlakes Tavern - ‬8 min drive - ‪Matt’s Diner - ‬7 min drive - ‪Coastal & Co Takeaway - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Getaway Lakefront environmental House with Kayaks Water Views pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Getaway Lakefront environmental House with Kayaks Water Views? ### What time is check-in at Getaway Lakefront environmental House with Kayaks Water Views? ### What time is check-out at Getaway Lakefront environmental House with Kayaks Water Views? ### Where is Getaway Lakefront environmental House with Kayaks Water Views located? ## Have a question? 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