Title: Sparkling Waters - Jetty & Games Room! 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 # Sparkling Waters - Jetty & Games Room! Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93180000/93172800/93172711/5b97eb8c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93180000/93172800/93172711/3f195081.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93180000/93172800/93172711/822ca815.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93180000/93172800/93172711/d375796b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93180000/93172800/93172711/850b7c9b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Sparkling Waters on Lake Macquarie, a 4-bedroom waterfront holiday home that offers serene surroundings and all the amenities you need for the ultimate vacation experience. With spacious living areas, a fully-equipped kitchen, and large windows that offer panoramic views of the water. 7.8 Good ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Parking available - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## 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. ### Sparkling Waters - Jetty & Games Room! Welcome to Sparkling Waters on Lake Macquarie! Escape to your own private oasis with this 4-bedroom waterfront holiday home! Nestled on the edge of the water, this stunning property offers breathtaking views, serene surroundings, and all the amenities you need for the ultimate vacation experience. With four spacious bedrooms, two bathrooms, and spacious living areas, this holiday home can comfortably accommodate your entire family, sleeping up to 10 guests. Wake up each morning to panoramic views of the water from the main bedroom, then head to the fully-equipped kitchen to prepare breakfast. Relax and unwind in the spacious living area featuring comfortable seating and large windows that offer stunning views of the water. Enjoy a family dinner in the dining area, or step outside to the deck to cook a BBQ. This waterfront holiday home is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, with easy access to swimming, boating, fishing, and other water activities. Explore the surrounding area and take in the natural beauty of Lake Macquarie which is the largest saltwater lake in the Southern Hemisphere , or simply relax and soak up the serene and tranquil atmosphere. This home includes the below features: \- Absolute waterfront with generous living and dining zones with impressive sheltered entertaining decks \- Central spacious kitchen with breakfast bar, dishwasher and coffee machine. \- Four bedrooms (2 upstairs and 2 down), two bathrooms, full laundry with washing machine & dryer \- Ducted air conditioning, raked ceilings, fans, lake breezes and timber blinds \- Double garage set up as a games room with pool table, table tennis, air hockey table and arcade machine! \- Launch your boat at the local boat ramp and moor it at the shared jetty. \- Off street parking \- Wi-Fi \- 5min walk to local café, shops, tennis courts and bowling club Comfortably sleeping 10 people, it’s suitable for 2 families or is equally ideal as a spacious, private family retreat. Bedroom 1 - 1 x King Bedroom 2 - 1 x Queen Bedroom 3 - 2 x Singles Bedroom 4 - 2 x Singles Downstairs living area - Sofa bed, only available on request. Bathrooms have a welcome supply of soap, hand soap and toilet paper. Bed linen and bath towels are provided for your convenience. This home is strictly NO SMOKING! 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 ### Internet - Available in the house: Free 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 - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### 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 - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing 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 ## 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=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=73689900&PinnedHotelID=73689900&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57650000/57646000/57645929/cd41ecb2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Absolute Waterfront : Lakehouse Fishing Point - Waterfront, Pool, Jetty Fishing Point - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 7 reviews £531 includes taxes & fees 22 Oct - 23 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=57645929&PinnedHotelID=57645929&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105340000/105339500/105339465/3e6ba21a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sparkle by the Lake at this peaceful direct waterfront luxury home Bonnells Bay - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=105339465&PinnedHotelID=105339465&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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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 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 2283, PID-STRA-17968 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 2934-251747 ## 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-33.04681%2C151.59474&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0wasQcGTJi5NUtceN5ivCAgGVss=) Rathmines, NSW #### What's nearby - Lake Macquarie - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - John Hunter Hospital - 29 min drive - 16.7 miles - Belmont Golf Course - 35 min drive - 19.3 miles - Newcastle Beach - 38 min drive - 21.9 miles - Blacksmiths Beach - 39 min drive - 20.0 miles #### Getting around - Teralba Station - 15 min drive - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 48 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Toronto Diggers - ‬9 min drive - ‪Saigon Bistro - ‬9 min drive - ‪Wangi Workers Club - ‬7 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sparkling Waters - Jetty & Games Room! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Sparkling Waters - Jetty & Games Room!? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Sparkling Waters - Jetty & Games Room!? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Sparkling Waters - Jetty & Games Room! located? > Located in Rathmines, this holiday home is steps from Lake Macquarie and within 6 mi (10 km) of Pulbah Island Nature Reserve and Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area. Watagans National Park and Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sparkling Waters - Jetty & Games Room! Reviews 7.8 ### Good 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 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darren N. 23 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mates weekend away Great location Perfect size for our group of 7Games rooms excelenty for a rainy day Thank you ##### Darren N. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Noni C. 28 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lakeside relaxation We had 8 adults and 2 children staying and it was very comfortable. The property was clean and well maintained. The kids had loads of entertainment and we really loved the amazing lake views. Nothing like dropping a fishing line after a day of swimming and enjoying the serenity!Air con worked well for a summertime visit and kitchen was well equipped for everything we needed.A super enjoyable stay, would definitely come again! ##### Noni C. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 2/10 Terrible #### Cassandra F. 8 Jul 2025 #### Dirty Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Needs updating ##### Cassandra F. ### 8/10 Good #### Mark S. 4 Mar 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### BWA 2024 Beautiful house overall but AC is underpowered when upstairs blinds are left open. Property was 38 degrees inside when we arrived and only cooled by the time we left. IT would have been nice if someone arrived early to turn on AC or upstairs blinds where left closed when nobody on site. ##### Mark S. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Julz S. 21 Aug 2024 #### A weekend at Rathmines Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall location and house was good, however, we had a party of 8 adults, 2 children and an infant. The house had 4 rooms with 2 queen beds and 4 single beds and a sofa bed. Unfortunately the sofa bed was dirty and very uncomfortable as you could feel the metal as you laid down which of course made it unusable. We therefore had to share single beds which were not comfortable at all. As mentioned to the owner if the price was as mentioned during the booking we would have no issues, however, we were made to pay an additional amount for over 6 adults which I though was not fair as we could not utilise the sofa bed and the rental manager/owner did not provide us a refund even though we shared pictures and explained the situation.If you are booking for over 6 people I would not recommend this house, however, if it’s for 6 or less it’s a nice little getaway place. ##### Julz S. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Vibe Hotel Sydney Darling Harbour](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Vibe-Hotel-Sydney-Darling-Harbour.h36379202.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Morris Sydney - Handwritten Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-The-Morris-Hotel-Sydney.h1738408.Hotel-Information) > > [InterContinental Sydney by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-InterContinental-Sydney.h9035.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Sydney](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Hilton-Sydney.h16892.Hotel-Information) > > [Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Sydney-Darling-Harbour.h41523348.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Regency Sydney](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Sydney.h15886.Hotel-Information) > > [Pullman Sydney Hyde Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Pullman-Sydney-Hyde-Park.h14111.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Seasons Hotel Sydney](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Hotel-Sydney.h2220.Hotel-Information) > > [Aiden by Best Western Darling Harbour](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Aiden-By-Best-Western-Darling-Harbour.h67610514.Hotel-Information) > > [Harbour Rocks by Ode Hotels](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Harbour-Rocks-By-Ode-Hotels.h40904.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Newcastle](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Hotels-Ibis-Newcastle.h892394.Hotel-Information) > > [Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Novotel-Sydney-On-Darling-Harbour.h26579.Hotel-Information) > > [Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Sydney-Harbour-Marriott-Hotel-At-Circular-Quay.h18811.Hotel-Information) > > [Paradox Sydney](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Paradox-Sydney.h564600.Hotel-Information) > > [Novotel Sydney Parramatta](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Novotel-Sydney-Parramatta.h17525.Hotel-Information) > > [Meriton Suites Mascot Central](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Meriton-Suites-Mascot-Central.h15130172.Hotel-Information) > > [Pullman Sydney Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Pullman-Sydney-Airport.h15271653.Hotel-Information) > > [Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Rydges-Sydney-Airport-Hotel.h5932305.Hotel-Information) > > [Veriu Green Square](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Veriu-Green-Square.h33512844.Hotel-Information) > > [Ibis Budget Newcastle](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Hotels-Ibis-Budget-Newcastle.h9627133.Hotel-Information) > > [Meriton Suites Sussex Street](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Meriton-Suites-Sussex-Street.h25019183.Hotel-Information) > > [The Urban Newtown](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-The-Urban-Newtown.h9140131.Hotel-Information) > > [SKYE Suites Sydney](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-SKYE-Suites-Sydney.h24507540.Hotel-Information) > > [Rydges Australia Square](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-The-Tank-Stream.h11718621.Hotel-Information) > > [PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-PARKROYAL-Darling-Harbour.h22576.Hotel-Information) > > [The Grace Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-The-Grace-Hotel.h460380.Hotel-Information) > > [Shangri-La Sydney](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Shangri-La-Sydney.h11974.Hotel-Information) > > [Meriton Suites Kent Street, Sydney](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Meriton-Suites-Kent-Street.h19290784.Hotel-Information) > > [Wake Up! 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