Title: Sand Lake House- Absolute Waterfront Holiday Home at Lake Macquarie Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Sand Lake House- Absolute Waterfront Holiday Home at Lake Macquarie Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Sand Lake House- Absolute Waterfront Holiday Home at Lake Macquarie ![Property grounds - Sand Lake House- Absolute Waterfront Holiday Home at Lake Macquarie (Mannering park)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31140000/31138000/31137912/d2d02eac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Sand Lake House- Absolute Waterfront Holiday Home at Lake Macquarie (Mannering park)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31140000/31138000/31137912/aefb2dbf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot - Sand Lake House- Absolute Waterfront Holiday Home at Lake Macquarie (Mannering park)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31140000/31138000/31137912/1402012f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Sand Lake House- Absolute Waterfront Holiday Home at Lake Macquarie (Mannering park)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31140000/31138000/31137912/8f30b167.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina - Sand Lake House- Absolute Waterfront Holiday Home at Lake Macquarie (Mannering park)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31140000/31138000/31137912/dfe8500b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in a quiet bay, Sand offers the perfect lakefront retreat. Unwind by the firepit under starry skies or enjoy a BBQ feast on the large outdoor dining area overlooking Lake Macquarie. With 4 bedrooms and plenty of amenities like ping pong tables, pool table and Foxtel/Netflix this holiday house is ideal for families or friends looking to escape just an hour from Wahroonga. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 112583 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Barbecue grill - Parking available - Fireplace - Outdoor space - Parking included ## 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. ### 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 amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - 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 - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - 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 lift - 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 ## Similar properties ![Sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33558000/33557971/c6c7d73b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Chilling Lakeside on Lake Macquarie Mannering Park - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking included 10 Exceptional 154 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=33557971&PinnedHotelID=33557971&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, table football, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72300000/72299500/72299473/16a2de82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunset Central Coast - Lake, Kayaks & Jetty! 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To avoid disappointment, please do not ask. ### Access methods Lockbox, private entrance ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas Smoking outside allowed. ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 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 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 Property Registration Number PID-STRA-9299, 2259 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as 60555 ## 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-33.14652%2C151.53738&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=wbhw2LgFMcopXBMYtZPSu6315cE=) Mannering park, NSW #### What's nearby - Lake Macquarie \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Terrigal Beach \- 45 min drive \- 30.7 miles - John Hunter Hospital \- 46 min drive \- 35.5 miles - Hunter Valley Gardens \- 55 min drive \- 48.0 miles - Newcastle Beach \- 57 min drive \- 40.7 miles #### Getting around - Wyee Station - 11 min drive - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 61 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Doylo - ‬6 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive - ‪Wyee Nursery Cafe - ‬11 min drive - ‪Nargis Gourmet Food - ‬14 min drive - ‪Coastal & Co Takeaway - ‬10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sand Lake House- Absolute Waterfront Holiday Home at Lake Macquarie pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Sand Lake House- Absolute Waterfront Holiday Home at Lake Macquarie ? ### What time is check-in at Sand Lake House- Absolute Waterfront Holiday Home at Lake Macquarie ? ### What time is check-out at Sand Lake House- Absolute Waterfront Holiday Home at Lake Macquarie ? ### Where is Sand Lake House- Absolute Waterfront Holiday Home at Lake Macquarie located? ## Have a question? 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