Title: Mannering Lake House - Spacious family entertainer on waterfront Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Mannering Lake House - Spacious family entertainer on waterfront ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89240000/89239600/89239556/4a3ad661.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89240000/89239600/89239556/7cb5435f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89240000/89239600/89239556/81d16374.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89240000/89239600/89239556/08500ab0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89240000/89239600/89239556/c069bb04.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Mannering Lake House, a hidden gem on the shores of Lake Macquarie. Feel relaxed in this modern and spacious entertainer with polished timber floorboards & slate tiles. Unwind by the water, whether fishing, swimming or having a picnic, or simply sit on the back deck with a glass of wine and take in the view. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11 ## Popular amenities - Outdoor space - Parking available - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Lake view ## 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. ### Mannering Lake House - Spacious family entertainer on waterfront A hidden gem on the beautiful Central Coast and on the shores of Lake Macquarie! This house is a modern and spacious entertainer on a water front reserve. It is only a 90 minutes drive north of Sydney. Feel relaxed the moment you step through the front door to this nicely styled & furnished home. High raked ceiling with exposed timbers compliments this house with polished timber floorboards & slate tiles. The heart of your stay will surely be spent out on the water whether that is fishing, swimming, boating or having a picnic by the water or to simply sit on the back deck with a glass of wine to relax and take in the view. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you would need for an extended stay, including cook top, oven, fridge and dishwasher. A welcome supply of tea, coffee, sugar will be provided. Upon entry you will find a open plan living area and kitchen, lounge room & dining area. Upstairs you will have 2 bedrooms both with ensuites. One of the main bedrooms upstairs with ensuite also has a walk in wardrobe and even a balcony to sit and relax on. Downstairs comprises the remaining 1 bedroom, main bathroom, laundry and second living space which flows seamlessly onto the covered verandah soaking up the views of the backyard. Other features include: flat screen TVs that you are able to connect your netflix account to, full laundry facilities with washing machine, ceiling fans, air conditioning ,comfy lounges, gas fire place heater, kayaks & off street parking. Mannering Lake house is truly is a home away from home, a place where you can spend a couple of nights or even a week or two. Comfortably sleeping 8 people, it’s suitable for 2 families or is equally ideal as a spacious, private family retreat; Bedroom 1 - 1 x King Bed (upstairs) Bedroom 2 - 1 x Queen Bed (upstairs) Bedroom 3 – 1x Queen Bed (downstairs) Downstairs Living Area - Sofa Bed There is 3x single roll away beds available upon request that are ideal for children. This home can comfortably sleep 8 people however in total the maximum amount of guests is 11 people. Bathrooms have a welcome supply of soap, hand soap and toilet paper. Bed linen and bath towels are provided for your convenience however beach/lake towels are BYO Important message for guests organising events. We have a strict no party or events policy. It is in a quiet neighbourhood, so any type of events such as hens/bucks/schoolies/end of season sporting groups/birthday parties celebration are not allowed. If you are unsure if your group falls into any of these categories please enquire before booking. We can easily determine if the house rule of “No parties or events” is disrespected, and this means additional charges, bond forfeited and/or eviction will apply. PLEASE NOTE: All bookings are subject to the owners pre-approval and we endeavour to notify you of the status of your booking within 24hrs. ## Property amenities ### 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 - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Cable/satellite channels - Games ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing 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) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73690000/73689900/73689900/c9e8623d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunset Escape - Reserve Waterfront w/ Kayaks Chain Valley Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 43 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=73689900&PinnedHotelID=73689900&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89490000/89481200/89481199/974f5e7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Paradise Palms - Sandy Bottom Lakefront w/ Jetty! 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Mannering Park - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 125 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=72299473&PinnedHotelID=72299473&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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-42995 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 2934-245223 ## 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-33.14922%2C151.54117&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=SGox7EeF1UYYX03AEP12vZRfJPQ=) Mannering Park, New South Wales #### What's nearby - Lake Macquarie - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Norah Head Lighthouse - 24 min drive - 14.1 miles - Kooindah Waters Golf Club - 24 min drive - 14.3 miles - Magenta Shores Beach - 27 min drive - 17.4 miles - Blacksmiths Beach - 30 min drive - 20.3 miles #### Getting around - Wyee Station - 11 min drive - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 60 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive - ‪The Doylo - ‬6 min drive - ‪Wyee Nursery Cafe - ‬11 min drive - ‪8 at Trinity - ‬20 min drive - ‪Yummy Thai - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Mannering Lake House - Spacious family entertainer on waterfront pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Mannering Lake House - Spacious family entertainer on waterfront? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Mannering Lake House - Spacious family entertainer on waterfront? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Mannering Lake House - Spacious family entertainer on waterfront located? > Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Lake Macquarie and within 9 miles (15 km) of Colongra Swamp Nature Reserve and Wongala Avenue Reserve. Bird Island Nature Reserve and Renee Close Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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