Title: Lakehouse at Erowal Bay 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 # Lakehouse at Erowal Bay Holiday home in Sanctuary Point with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Lakehouse at Erowal Bay ![Interior - Lakehouse at Erowal Bay (Erowal Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59210000/59205000/59204983/fe18ad9e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Lakehouse at Erowal Bay (Erowal Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59210000/59205000/59204983/10de427e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Lakehouse at Erowal Bay (Erowal Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59210000/59205000/59204983/acaeb5b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, Netflix, streaming services - Lakehouse at Erowal Bay (Erowal Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59210000/59205000/59204983/4a962c68.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Lakehouse at Erowal Bay (Erowal Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59210000/59205000/59204983/2b8a1067.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Lakehouse at Erowal Bay, a charming boho-styled waterfront cottage perfect for extended families and small groups. Enjoy floor-to-ceiling glass windows with expansive views of the bay, a wood fireplace for cozy winter nights, and a covered verandah ideal for summer escapes. Take advantage of WiFi, Netflix or Pay TV indoors while kids paddle in the shallow foreshore or play lawn games on the grassy waterfront reserve. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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 at Erowal Bay Lakehouse at Erowal Bay - 4pm check out Sundays and Public Holidays, except SummerSeason Lakehouse at Erowal Bay is a charming boho-styled waterfront cottage in a serene and peaceful location. It sleeps up to 12, with a limit of 8 adults, making it perfect for extended families and small groups. The covered verandah, wood fireplace and full water views make it the perfect antidote for both summer and winter escapes. Please note: \- The Lakehouse sleeps up to 12, with a limit of 8 adults. \- Strictly no parties at this property – please. You will be evicted if this rule is broken. Summer Season 26/27 (18 December to 21 January) 7 night minimums apply for the 3 week blocks below. To book, select these exact dates: \- Arrive: Monday 21 Dec | Depart: Monday 28 Dec \- Arrive: Tuesday 29 Dec | Depart: Tuesday 5 Jan \- Arrive: Wednesday 6 Jan | Depart: Wednesday 13 Jan For the rest of Summer Season, a 3 night minimum applies. Where will I be? Lakehouse is located beside a grassy waterfront reserve at Erowal Bay, a lovely little village adjacent to Jervis Bay National Park and just five minutes to Booderee National Park and the white sands of Hyams Beach. Erowal Bay, pronounced more like “Erroll Bay” by the locals, has a small general store, post office and bottle shop. The Vincentia Home Co shopping centre is only 5 minutes away, and you are just a short drive to Huskisson. Although you are close to all Jervis Bay has to offer, Erowal Bay’s peaceful location seems far from the holiday crowd. We call it our secret paradise! Why choose Lakehouse? Lakehouse is a relaxing and unique coastal haven! The expansive living room in the heart of the home has floor to ceiling glass windows and looks directly onto Erowal Bay. In the afternoons and evenings, with its western outlook, it is perfect for viewing Erowal Bay’s spectacular waterfront sunsets while enjoying evening barbecues or sitting around the fire pit roasting marshmallows. In summer, the nearby beaches of Jervis Bay will beckon, but children can also paddle directly in our shallow foreshore while you watch and relax nearby. The grassy waterfront reserve is perfect for picnics and playing lawn games. If you are a nature lover, keep an eye out for Jervis Bay’s prolific birdlife with parrots, blue wrens or the bay’s resident ducks and pelicans. You might also spot our resident possum or kangaroos, bandicoots or echidnas wandering about. If all that is not enough, you can always explore the bay using our youth and adult sized kayaks. Lakehouse at Erowal Bay has an electrical point near the driveway to recharge your car. How is the property laid out? The house sleeps up to 12 with a maximum of 8 adults. The main living area offers a large dining table with 8 chairs, a 3 seater sofa, 4 armchairs, 2 bean bags, a bookshelf and a central wood fire. The large well equipped kitchen has a smaller dining table with 4 chairs. The bathrooms and laundry are also well equipped. The front of the house has a large bedroom with a queen size bed and sun lounge, another bedroom with a queen bed and armchair, and a bunk room for six with a 2 seater sofa. At the back of the house leading off the verandah is a delightful adults' retreat with water views, a king size bed, a two seater sofa and an ensuite. There is a large grassed front yard and a smaller backyard which overlooks the expansive grass reserve and bay. WiFi, Internet, Netflix or Pay TV - will I have it? This property does have Wi-Fi and a username and password will be provided in your pre-arrival email. You may use the house WiFi, with no guarantee of reliability or bandwidth by us or the owner. If internet access is critical during your stay, please make sure that you have a Plan B! There is a Smart TV with Netflix and other streaming apps, please bring your own account details to login. What about outdoors? There is plenty of room to relax on the back porch while watching the kids play cricket on the waterfront reserve. There is a picnic table with benches to enjoy evening BBQs overlooking the water's edge. The property has some boat craft and/or canoes under the house that you are free to use. If boats or watercraft are used, please be aware this is totally at your own risk and you will be responsible for any loss or damage. Staying warm or keeping cool?! There is ducted reverse cycle air conditioning throughout the house. The wood fire will keep you cosy and warm during winter. Firewood is provided. Abundant louvre windows through-out the property let in any hint of breeze creating a refreshing air flow. What about sheets, towels and other supplies? High quality sheets and towels are provided at Lakehouse at Erowal Bay. Please bring your own beach towels. Parking for cars, boats etc? There is enough parking for three cars in the driveway. Is my dog or cat also welcome to stay? Sorry, Lakehouse at Erowal Bay is no longer a pet friendly home. Please look on our website for a list of pet friendly options or use our Advanced Search to select pet friendly options for your dates only. What are the minimum stay rules? \- Summer Season: Between 2 and 7 nights, depending on the property \- Easter: 4 nights \- Long Weekends: 3 nights \- All other times: 2 nights Are there any special Summer Season rules? Please note that during Summer Season, our properties may have designated changeover days so as to make the cleaning rosters manageable. We also do not schedule arrivals on the Christmas, Boxing, and New Years Day public holidays. About The Holidays Collection This property is professionally managed by a dedicated holiday rental agency with offices in Gerringong, Hyams Beach and Bowral. We have over 270 properties in Kiama, Gerringong, Gerroa, Berry, Huskisson, Vincentia, Hyams Beach and the Southern Highlands. We offer guests 24/7 customer service - emergency calls only after hours, please. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Netflix - Streaming services - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - 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 - Near the bay ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Motor boating nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Whale watching 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 ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66320000/66312100/66312028/940aa7d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sleeps 11\. 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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 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 2540, PID-STRA-18950 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. ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as 45\_214 ## 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-35.09700%2C150.65083&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=b91v7X7Lgplk5wrS05-e_O5vQzQ=) Erowal Bay, NSW #### What's nearby - Vincentia Marketplace \- 5 min drive \- 3.6 miles - Jervis Bay \- 5 min drive \- 3.8 miles - Hyams Beach \- 5 min drive \- 3.8 miles - Booderee National Park \- 5 min drive \- 4.1 miles - Collingwood Beach \- 5 min drive \- 4.1 miles #### Restaurants - ‪St. George's Basin Country Club - ‬9 min drive - ‪Shelly’s Cafe - ‬11 min drive - ‪Flippin Pizza - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Coffee Nook - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Salty Crab - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lakehouse at Erowal Bay pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Lakehouse at Erowal Bay? ### What time is check-in at Lakehouse at Erowal Bay? ### What time is check-out at Lakehouse at Erowal Bay? ### Where is Lakehouse at Erowal Bay located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lakehouse at Erowal Bay 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 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Darren B. 7 Nov 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location #### Weekend stay for a bunch of fishermen Loved the house itself. Everything we needed. Our biggest complaint was the front gate. Negotiating it the largge boat trailers was an inconvenience ##### Darren B. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane M. 30 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing with family Absolutely fantastic home. Cosy and comfortable and plenty of room for all. A truly great weekend curled up in front of the fire . Great neighbourhood with a beaut general store just down the road. Highly recommend others looking for a getaway to stay at the log cabin ##### Jane M. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maxine 1 Jul 2016 #### Loved our stay We absolutely loved our stay and the Log Cabin. Picture perfect views, the cabin has a huge amount of character and the kids loved it as much as us. We loved the lake and the canoes are a bonus. Thanks we will definitely be back. ##### Maxine This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### KimP 1 Jul 2016 #### Fabulous Not only is the Log Cabin Fabulous its So Clean all mod cons incredible lake views ,great access to lake and beach its the perfect get a way to relax with family and friends. One tip bring your own music and entertainment as no TV or video for the kids. The Kitchen is well equipped for great cooking we just loved staying there. I have rented many houses over the years but never had such lovely service as I had from Holidays Collection Nothing was too much trouble !!. Thank you we will come again Kim ##### KimP ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [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) > > [Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Novotel-Sydney-On-Darling-Harbour.h26579.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) > > [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) > > [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) > > [The Grace Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-The-Grace-Hotel.h460380.Hotel-Information) > > [The Sebel Quay West Suites Sydney](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-The-Sebel-Quay-West-Suites-Sydney.h460471.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) > > [Hilton Sydney](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Hilton-Sydney.h16892.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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