Title: Lakehouse Estate is on 3 acres with private lake Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=83970336&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lakehouse Estate is on 3 acres with private lake ## Photo gallery for Lakehouse Estate is on 3 acres with private lake ![6 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot - Lakehouse Estate is on 3 acres with private lake (Newhaven)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83980000/83970400/83970336/0e5bcef6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Lakehouse Estate is on 3 acres with private lake (Newhaven)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83980000/83970400/83970336/ad5b339d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Lakehouse Estate is on 3 acres with private lake (Newhaven)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83980000/83970400/83970336/2d4013b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Lakehouse Estate is on 3 acres with private lake (Newhaven)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83980000/83970400/83970336/c0b383bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Lakehouse Estate is on 3 acres with private lake (Newhaven)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83980000/83970400/83970336/00277ab2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Lakehouse Estate, nestled between farms on Phillip Island, offers a serene retreat with private lake views. Enjoy spectacular sunrises from one of the modern bedrooms or simply relax on the large deck overlooking the water. The estate features a mini beach for kids to play and adults to unwind while also having access to gym and an av room. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - 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. ### Lakehouse Estate is on 3 acres with private lake Lakehouse Estate is a newly completed home on 3 acres with private clear lake forming the centre piece. 4 of the 6 modern bedrooms each with ensuites over look the lake and face east so the sunrises are spectacular. If not a morning person simply hit the button and the auto block out blinds come down. The kitchen opens up to the lake across a large deck with BBQ. With your own mini beach, gym, large av room and separate kids room all will be entertained or escape and find your peace and quiet. Nestled in between farms Lakehouse Estate is only a few hundreds meters from Phillip Island main road and a km to both surf beaches and quiet back beaches. Parties and events are not allowed Whether it be a walk around the lake, curling up on the huge reading chair, hitting the gym or shooting hoops we have no doubt you'll be able to find your own enjoyable space. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Outdoor shower - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near the ocean - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Gym ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627200/9627178/be5f8964.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### BIG4 Ingenia Holidays Phillip Island Newhaven - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Games room - Business services 8.8 Excellent 463 reviews £39 includes taxes & fees 1 Apr - 2 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=9627178&PinnedHotelID=9627178&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/564400/564379/2480005d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Phillip Island Apartments Cowes - 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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property 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 ## About the area Located in Newhaven, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Purple Hen Winery and A Maze'N Things are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Churchill Island Marine National Park and Phillip Island Coastal Reserve. Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit and Phillip Island Wildlife Park are also worth visiting. [Visit our Newhaven travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newhaven.dx6145264) [View more Holiday homes in Newhaven](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newhaven-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6145264-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.509655,145.32698&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:fp_jFsd_vZ%3FU%3FQ%3FU%40Q%40S%3FS%40S%40Q%40UBQ%40UBQBU%40QBQBUDQBQBUDQDQDQDQDSDODSFQFQDQFOFQFOHQFQFOHMFQHOHOHMHOHOJMHOJKHOJKHMLKJMHMLKJKJKLIJKLKJILKLGLIJILGLILGNILILCLGNGLENELELENENCLENCNELANCNANCN%3FLANCN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%40N%3FNBN%40NBL%40NDNBLDNBLDNDLDNDLDLFNFLBLHLHNFLHJFLHLHLFJJLHLJJJLHJJJJLJHLJLJJJLJJHNJJHNJLHNHNHLHNFNHPHLFNFPHNFPFPFNDPFPDPFRDNDRDPDPDPBPDTBPDPBT%40PBPBTBP%40T%40PBT%40P%40R%3FR%40R%3FP%40T%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FPAR%3FRAR%3FPATAPCTAPATCPCTCPAPCRERCPETCPEPEPEPEPERGPEPGPEPGNGPGPINGPGNILIPGNINILINILKNINKJILKLKLKJKJINMJKJKJMHKJMJMHKJMHMFMHKFMHOFMHMFMDOFMFMDODMDODMDOBMDO%40OFM%40OBO%40OBO%3FM%40OBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FOCMAO%3FOCOAOCMAOGOAMEOCOEMEMEOEMEOGMGMEMGOIMGMIMGKIMGMIMKKIMKKKMIKKKKMKIOKKMKIMKMIMKKIOKOIMIOIMIOIOGQIMGOGQIQGOGQGOEQGQGQEQESEQEQEQEQEQCUCQESCSCQAQCUCQAUCQAUAQAU%3FQASAS%3FS%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=63f6FKmHPM5MYixJYAvew4s6Tk0=) Newhaven, VIC ### What's nearby - ![Cowes Beach featuring general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635153762729/9249882c-1552-46bf-89c2-110d24defc41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Phillip Island Coastal Reserve 3 min drive \- 1.7 miles - National Vietnam Veterans Museum 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Churchill Island Marine National Park 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Phillip Island Chocolate Factory 2 min drive \- 1.7 miles - Woolamai Beach 3 min drive \- 1.7 miles ### Getting around - Hastings Station 67 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) 131 min drive ### Restaurants - Phillip Island Panny's Chocolate Factory 3 min drive - San Remo Fishermans Co-Op 6 min drive - Tides of Rhyll 10 min drive - Bang Bang 19 min walk - San Remo Fish And Chips 6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lakehouse Estate is on 3 acres with private lake pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Lakehouse Estate is on 3 acres with private lake? ### What time is check-in at Lakehouse Estate is on 3 acres with private lake? ### What time is check-out at Lakehouse Estate is on 3 acres with private lake? ### Where is Lakehouse Estate is on 3 acres with private lake located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lakehouse Estate is on 3 acres with private lake 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 7 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole C. 8 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family trip Great family trip to Phillip Island. Property was stunning. Adults and kids had a ball. Close to everything on the island and plenty to do at the house. Would definitely stay again ##### Nicole C. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claudia 25 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication We had a lovely stay at Lakehouse Estate. The property is amazing. Very modern and spacious - plenty of room for us all to enjoy and it has everything you could possibly need. Everyone enjoyed having their own bathroom and the beds were so comfortable. A great area outside to relax or play and an easy drive to the beach. We would certainly stay here again next time we are in the area. ##### Claudia Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### anthony n. 13 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent property This place was perfect for our family of 12\. The five children spent hours and hours on the ground trampoline, and also playing on the boats in the lake. Steve was very responsive for the odd issue which arose, and was very easy to deal with. He gave us some good hints about places to go. All told a great success. ##### anthony n. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jackie D. 3 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Birthday Celebrations The Lakehouse was a wonderful place to celebrate a Birthday long weekend. ##### Jackie D. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shellie M. 3 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### weekend away at the Lakehouse a fabulous weekend away with a sensational property. Thanks Steve for everything ##### Shellie M. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Vanessa K. 26 Mar 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Celebrating 30 years of friendship We all had a great time during our stay. The property was very well set out and accommodated us all perfectly. The kitchen was amazing and the amount of fridge/freezer space was awesome. Thank you Steve ##### Vanessa K. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew w. 27 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family birthday weekend The family decided we had to have a 70th bday for dad,( Pa. ) Chose this property after a lot of pouring over property listings. It ended up being perfect for our group. The lake was a huge hit with the kids and adults. Advice from property manager on beach day was spot on. ##### Andrew w. 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