Title: Chilling Lakeside on Lake Macquarie Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=33557971&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Chilling Lakeside on Lake Macquarie Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Chilling Lakeside on Lake Macquarie ![Sun-loungers - Chilling Lakeside on Lake Macquarie (Mannering Park)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33558000/33557971/c6c7d73b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Chilling Lakeside on Lake Macquarie (Mannering Park)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33558000/33557971/70d6f3b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Children’s area - Chilling Lakeside on Lake Macquarie (Mannering Park)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33558000/33557971/1f9cf781.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Chilling Lakeside on Lake Macquarie (Mannering Park)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33558000/33557971/58ac774e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Chilling Lakeside on Lake Macquarie (Mannering Park)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33558000/33557971/a2078697.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Relax in the tranquil surroundings of Chilling Lakeside, a modern lakefront home with gentle sloping grass reserve to the water's edge shaded by majestic gumtrees. Enjoy relaxing outdoor activities like kayaking or canoeing, BBQs on the patio, and stunning sunsets around the fire pit. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi ## 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. ### Chilling Lakeside on Lake Macquarie Whether you like a relaxing holiday or one full of activities, we have it all. • Modern, well equipped family friendly home situated right on the lakefront • Relaxing outdoor fire pit • Kayaks and canoes are provided with assorted life jackets • Bicycles and scooter with helmets provided for the family • Ideal spot for your relaxing family BBQ with outdoor dining and great views • Fully equipped games room including Pool Table for all to enjoy • A variety of board games, books and DVDs • Perfect location to relax with the family or to escape on a romantic getaway • Beautiful Beaches and National parks are only a short drive away • The home has four upstairs bedrooms which sleeps 8 ADULTS and up to 9 people including children. • Two of the bedrooms are masters, one enjoying a walk-in robe, TV and ensuite, while the other has a small parent retreat with lounge and TV and enjoys beautiful water views. Modern well equipped home situated right on the lakefront with gentle sloping grass reserve to the water’s edge shaded by majestic gumtrees. Kayaks and canoes are provided with assorted life jackets and bicycles with helmets, bike, scooters and watercraft used at guests' own risk. With plenty of room for kids to play while you sit back under an undercover patio or on the benches around the fire pit with a drink in hand watching the amazing sunsets. A barbeque is provided for relaxed summer outdoor dinners and entertaining. The home has fantastic water views from the kitchen, family and dining room as well as the lounge room. A games room is setup with pool table and dartboard to keep the kids entertained and to encourage some great family fun after a day on the water or when the weather calls for indoor activities. Board games, books and DVDs are also provided. Access to a shared jetty in front of the house and a private buoy that you can moor your boat to. There is also a public ramp 700 meters down the road with access to picnic and BBQ reserve with an enclosed swimming area. The home is situated on the southern shores of beautiful Lake Macquarie which is Australia's largest inland saltwater lake. Situated at the northern end of the NSW Central Coast and is a comfortable 70-minute drive from Sydney. The home is on a quiet street offering two off street car parks along with ample street parking. Lake Macquarie is perfect for all water activities including sailing, water skiing, wake boarding, canoeing, swimming and fishing and the lake is large enough that it never becomes overcrowded with boats. It is the perfect location to relax with the family or to escape on a romantic getaway. Beautiful Beaches and National parks are only a short drive away. Local tourist brochures and maps are provided for you to browse. Situated on the tranquil water’s edge this home has four upstairs bedrooms which sleeps 8 adults and up to 9 including children. Two of the bedrooms are masters, one enjoying a walk-in robe, TV and ensuite while the other has a small parent retreat with lounge and TV and enjoys beautiful water views. The third bedroom has a triple bunk (single bed above a double bed), the fourth bedroom has a Queen bed, most bedrooms have a view of the water. The main bathroom is central to bedrooms and includes a shower and bath. Doonas are provided, linen and bath towels are available on request for an additional cost. Full sized laundry downstairs with washing machine, dryer and ironing facilities and with separate toilet. Modern kitchen with granite bench, ceramic cooktop, dishwasher, stainless steel fridge and Nespresso coffee machine. 'Chilling Lakeside' is only 5 minutes stroll to the local shops which includes IGA supermarket a pizzeria, takeaway store, bottle shop, cafe, bakery, coffee shop, post office and service station operating also as a general store. Five minutes drive to Doyalson north you will find a Woolworths, BWS, Jamaica blue cafe, takeaways including, Asian, Indian, kebab, subway. Lake Haven shopping centre is only 10 minutes drive and has all your shopping needs including an 8-cinema complex and indoor recreation centre. Doylos RSL club is 5 minutes drive where you can enjoy a great meal at the bistro and bar where there is an undercover outdoor restaurant. A courtesy bus is available. In addition to the waterfront location, beautiful sunsets and tranquillity are the many features of the home to ensure a relaxing stay. Tuggerah Westfield is 20 minutes drive with cinemas and many restaurants. \*\*\*Please note: - The property is set up for families and groups of friends to enjoy, parties and loud celebrations, including bucks, hens and schoolies are strictly not permitted or tolerated, this as a courtesy to the surrounding neighbours. We apologise, but due to a few unfortunate events, Chilling Lakeside is no longer Pet Friendly for guests and their visitors. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - No lift - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: Smoking allowed outside under the Patio ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near the bay - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Bicycles - Billiards/pool table - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Canoeing nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks 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 - Bicycles - Garden ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31140000/31138000/31137912/d2d02eac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sand Lake House- Absolute Waterfront Holiday Home at Lake Macquarie Mannering park - Kitchen - Washing machine - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 9.8 Exceptional 119 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20&selected=31137912&PinnedHotelID=31137912&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89860000/89854700/89854630/8c48be73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Lakehouse - Spacious Cottage! 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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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-8760 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Chilling Lakeside On Macquarie Chilling Lakeside on Lake Macquarie Mannering Park Chilling Lakeside on Lake Macquarie Private vacation home 202428 ## 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-33.14854%2C151.53561&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=eG16mOiEQehcAld-a2Ijg0GMeo8=) Mannering Park, NSW #### What's nearby - Lake Macquarie \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Terrigal Beach \- 44 min drive \- 30.5 miles - John Hunter Hospital \- 46 min drive \- 35.2 miles - Hunter Valley Gardens \- 54 min drive \- 47.8 miles - Newcastle Beach \- 56 min drive \- 40.5 miles #### Getting around - Wyee Station - 11 min drive - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 61 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive - ‪Wyee Nursery Cafe - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Doylo - ‬6 min drive - ‪Nargis Gourmet Food - ‬13 min drive - ‪Coastal & Co Takeaway - ‬6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Chilling Lakeside on Lake Macquarie pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Chilling Lakeside on Lake Macquarie? ### What time is check-in at Chilling Lakeside on Lake Macquarie? ### What time is check-out at Chilling Lakeside on Lake Macquarie? ### Where is Chilling Lakeside on Lake Macquarie located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Chilling Lakeside on Lake Macquarie 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 143 8 - Good 13 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicholas H. 12 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing stay Stayed with friends ranged from (21-24) found this place awesome it was so much fun to hang out with friends by the beautiful lake highly recommend it ##### Nicholas H. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenni C. 2 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun family time Took our speedboat - much fun by all, both in and towing behind in various devices. Kids enjoyed the canoes, bikes, scooters, fishing & the ducks. The property was extremely well equipped. ##### Jenni C. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sam H. 10 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### fantastic spot with chillin vibes big and clean and chill ##### Sam H. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Declan W. 3 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend away Had a great time, enjoyed the views, place was really nice, really clean, everything worked, nicely furnished, beautiful quiet location can't wait too come again ##### Declan W. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nat M. 22 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful relaxing holiday This house is even better than it looks on the photos, it is an ideal place to go if you want to relax with a book or board game by the lake, go for walks around the suburb, fish, kayak or visit the beach. I went with a group of friends and all 8 of us absolutely loved it. It is the perfect place for anyone looking for a peaceful get-away. ##### Nat M. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gill R. 29 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Retreat The family stayed to celebrateh a birthday. The house has everything you could possibly need and is perfectly located, backing onto the lake. It surpassed our expectations ##### Gill R. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica S. 22 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Getaway with Fantastic Hosts! We had an amazing stay! The location was perfect—close to everything we needed, yet peaceful and quiet for a restful getaway. The accommodation was spotlessly clean, and every detail made us feel comfortable and relaxed. Lucio and Julie were such great hosts, making sure everything was perfect for our stay. We all had a great time and can’t wait to book again for our next trip. Highly recommend!" ##### Jessica S. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meems D. 8 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved it Really enjoyed our stay.Our family of 2 adults and 4 teenagers had plenty of room to be together or have our own space.We lost wifi due to a freak storm but the Lucio tried to have this issue resolved for us- even when he was overseas-which we really appreciated.Plenty of space and it had everything we needed. ##### Meems D. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karyn B. 11 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family get together The house is amazing : clean ++ And has all the fun things needed to entertain kids while adults enjoy time together . We loved the access to the kayaks …. The water is perfect for the “novice” kayaker Thanks again for our great time away . ##### Karyn B. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victoria H. 20 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend getaway Beautiful property right on the lake. Very relaxing and peaceful! The interior is very clean, new and modern. The backyard area is wonderful to hang out in. A family of ducks even came to say hi. ##### Victoria H. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### NICOLE P. 5 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing weekend in beautiful lakeside setting. 7 of us good friends came for a kayaking weekend. The location was perfect and despite the rain we got out on the lake for a short time all of the 3 days. The firepit in the evening was nice to relax around and warm tired muscles. ##### NICOLE P. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie C. 9 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### So peaceful My boys loved the kayaks, the firepit and the ducks. I loved the peace and quiet, looking out over the lake. ##### Katie C. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John G. 9 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Annual Family Get Together Lovely quiet neighbourhood with beautiful lake views out the back door. There is plenty of included things for guests of all ages like canoes, bikes, games for the kids etc. The host has thought of everything you may need for your stay. Highly recommend this property for your next holiday. Host is very accomodating and helpful. ##### John G. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elsa T. 15 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lakeside chilling out Our stay as two families with teens at “Chilling Lakeside” was truly relaxing (mid Dec 2024). The booking process was easy, and communication with the gracious hosts was excellent. The house was well-equipped including entertainment for the adults / teens, good books and amazing views with stunning sunsets enjoyed by the jetty and around the firepit. Pelicans coasting along the water and friendly little ducklings were a joy. The nearby Coastal and Co takeaways had the best burgers and our trip to Caves beach (35min) was lovely. It was a memorable and relaxing stay. ##### Elsa T. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jean\_Claude D. 12 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place for a relaxing time We had a relaxing and amazing time with the family and grand kids on our wedding anniversary. The house is very comfortable, spacious and well equipped, giving everyone the privacy they needed, as well as accommodating for family time and activities. The view of the lake is relaxing, quiet, beautiful and we enjoyed the BBQ, fire pit, kayaking and games room. Thank you, Lucio & Julie, for a wonderful stay. ##### Jean\_Claude D. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bandol C. 5 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location We had a wonderful stay at the house and area. Plenty of fishing at backyard and lovely fire place. Close to bottle shop and petrol station also so easy to buy the firewoods. Overall house was well maintained and good working order. We didn’t find any faults and no one whinged about anything. ##### Bandol C. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon M. 22 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family and friends Great view of the bay, sunset beautiful, The pool table was had a very uneven mat but that just made it more of a challenge and even more fun ##### Sharon M. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gillian H. 29 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location to chill and relax with stunning sunsets over the lake. From start to finish, there were no issues. Our hosts communicated everything we needed to know. We enjoyed the kayaks and pool table as well as the fire pit. The ducks were a bit of a nuisance, leaving a mess to clean up on the concrete. We thoroughly enjoyed our family reunion in such a comfortable house, the perfect place to relax. ##### Gillian H. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### AHZ 15 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect family getaway The process from A to Z was smooth, perfectly equipped property catering for the whole family: Canoes Bikes Snooker WiFi Etc..... A small point to be made, I would've preferred to know in advance that the house is a duplex, hence we felt we had to be ultra quiet because we didn't want the neighbours to complain from the kids noise in the games room at night etc.... Regardless, a perfect pet free (no pets allowed) property because my kids have allergies. I WOULD BOOK AGAIN ##### AHZ Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly P. 21 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fishing fun and family This property is even more gorgeous than the photos and seemed closer to the lake than i thought it would be. Its is spotlessly clean and extremely well organized. The booking and check in process was easy with great communication with Lucio and Julie. We were were all happy with our bedrooms which were spacious and clean. The house delivered fully with entertainment, we enjoyed playing board games and playing pool, cooking marshmallows by the outside fire, paddling on the lake in kayaks and canoes and hours of fishing with late afternoon being the best time to catch fish. A Woolworths is only 5 minutes away and we enjoyed visiting Norah Head lighthouse which is about a 15-20 minute drive. Thank you for a wonderful stay and we look forward to coming back soon. ##### Kelly P. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris Z., Australia 21 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable and nice view I went there with my parents and three kids. Each room has its own air conditioning which is perfect for us. The kitchen has everything we need. We spend most of our time playing pool game dues to the wet weather, couldn’t enjoy the jetty and the backyard. Everything is perfect except the sound insulation isn’t very good, as upstairs bedroom can hear clearly the noice from downstair. (Except the lake view bedroom) the TV in the lake view bedroom isn’t working and the Wifi signal isn’t very stable. But I will still give it a 5 stars rating as the location and every other things are very good! ##### Chris Z. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alfred W. 30 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Chilling Lakeside The place was amazing, and surrounding area was beautiful. A very nice place to escape and relax. Would highly recommend staying ##### Alfred W. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hazel G. 22 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A few days at Lake Macquarie House was ideal for two grandparents, mum and dad and two young children. We loved using the canoes and had great fun. Beautiful views. ##### Hazel G. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### antonio c. 16 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful relaxing place, fun for all family!!Great property on a great location!! ##### antonio c. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew W. 29 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Really nice place, well kitted out, very comfortable. Has everything you need and the super relaxing lake view.Hosts were friendly and helpful and told us everything we need to know. This was my second stay and will certainly stay again. ##### Andrew W. 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