Title: Designer Retro Beach Shack on the lakefront 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 # Designer Retro Beach Shack on the lakefront ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32160000/32158100/32158068/0566e20e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32160000/32158100/32158068/f1c5b5e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32160000/32158100/32158068/82117fcc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32160000/32158100/32158068/6338b025.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32160000/32158100/32158068/dffc9ac7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Right on the lake, this beautifully designed FUN house at Lake Tabourie offers a playful and inspiring retreat. The verandah has a beautiful aspect out across the lakeside garden and over Lake Tabourie, while the fire pit/bbq/hammock takes centre stage of the lakeside garden. With WiFi, board games, an awesome record player with vinyl collection and herb garden to enjoy. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61184 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - 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. ### Designer Retro Beach Shack on the lakefront A beautifully designed FUN house on the lakefront with playful, inspiring interiors and gardens designed by Landscape Architect Brendan Moar, in one of the best spots right on the lake at Lake Tabourie on the stunning South Coast of NSW. This shack has been transformed into one of Lake Tabouries most exciting new additions. A recent transformation, the shack (now, more than ever) captures the spirit and fun of classic Australian beach house life. The shack opens up via bifolds, french doors and louvres to embrace it's beautiful surroundings. The verandah has a stunning aspect out across the lakeside garden and over Lake Tabourie. A fire pit/bbq/hammock takes centre stage of the lakeside garden and will become the focus of your evenings at the lake. The gardens are fully fenced and every part has somewhere to sit, and take it all in. Feel free to help yourself to the herb garden. There is no TV, but there is WiFi, so you can stay connected and watch NetFlix if you must. There are board games and an awesome record player and a pretty damn fine vinyl collection. The shack is a thoughtfully put together interior (and exterior) and we ask that you be respectful and treat it with love and as you would if it were own. Vibe is an important part of your whole experience, so by night be sure to the advantage of all the greats lamps and dimmers on all the light switchers - HA! ever read that in an AIRbnb thingo before? Right on the lake, you can fish from your front yard, or take out one of the two kayaks and cruise around Lake Tabourie or out to the beach. Simply walking to the beach (which takes about 7 minutes) is a beautiful experience, along the lake edge through stunning Australian South Coast bush. Lake Tabourie has a very special nostalgic spirit that is becoming rarer and rarer to find. Quiet and peaceful, its a place for making and sharing beautiful hearty meals, exploring on foot or taking trips by car to countless world class beaches, lakes, estuaries, and bush walks (or 'hikes' as the kids under 35 insist on calling them now) SLEEPING SPACES - IMPORTANT!!!! Please note there are limited options on this website to accurately describe the sleeping spaces so here goes - There are TWO bedrooms and a SLEEP OUT. Both bedrooms have a queen size bed. The sleep-out/sunroom opens off the front yellow bedroom (refer to the photos) and has a yellow and white striped queen size floor mattress which is very comfortable. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Games - Music library - Netflix - Stereo - Streaming services ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Fully-fenced - Garden - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the sea - On a lake ### Things to do - Kayak - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,184 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 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 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 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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-16109, 2539 ### Property is also known as Designer Retro Beach Shack Lakefront House Lake Tabourie Designer Retro Beach Shack Lakefront Lake Tabourie Designer Retro Beach Shack Lakefront signer Retro Shack front Tabo Designer Retro Beach Shack on the Lakefront Lake Tabourie ## About the area Located in Lake Tabourie, this holiday home is on a lake. Ulladulla Harbour and Mollymook Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Feeding Wild Rainbow Lorrikeets and Funland Ulladulla. With snorkelling, surfing/body boarding and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. [Visit our Lake Tabourie travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lake-Tabourie.dx6344417) [View more Holiday homes in Lake Tabourie](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lake-Tabourie-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6344417-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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-35.44056%2C150.40178&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=84nJabnnOTCLlY3p2Wf-SgAests=) Lake Tabourie, NSW ### What's nearby - Bawley Beach - 13 min drive - 10.0 miles - Wairo Beach - 13 min drive - 4.8 miles - Ulladulla Harbour - 14 min drive - 9.3 miles - Mollymook Beach - 16 min drive - 10.5 miles - Mollymook Golf Club - 16 min drive - 10.5 miles ### Restaurants - ‪Bawley Beach Cafe - ‬12 min drive - ‪Flo - ‬14 min drive - ‪The Fish Shop - ‬7 min drive - ‪Luci's - ‬10 min drive - ‪temeil - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Designer Retro Beach Shack on the lakefront pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Designer Retro Beach Shack on the lakefront ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Designer Retro Beach Shack on the lakefront ? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Designer Retro Beach Shack on the lakefront located? > Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Meroo National Park and Wairo Beach. Lake Tabourie is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Designer Retro Beach Shack on the lakefront Reviews 9.8 ### 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) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 32 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Holly L. 18 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A perfect place to unwind What a great beach house, everything in the house, garden and location is superb. One of the best holiday homes we have stayed in. ##### Holly L. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula P. 26 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great retro beach shack Loved our stay here. There was wonderful attention to detail in this retro shack. So good to find somewhere on the coast that hasn't been turned into a generic brick venereal or a McMansion. Very comfortable, stylish, great garden and stunning spot on the lake. Perfect! ##### Paula P. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew P. 7 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Always a winner. Our third visit. This time it really rained! We still enjoyed swimming at nearby beaches and cooking local produce. And the record player…Whilst it’s basic it’s brilliant! ##### Andrew P. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christy M. 19 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Easy,, beachy life Loved staying here! easy to relax into a week of downtime with the view straight onto the lake, walking to the beach, house is well supplied with nice linen, kitchen stuff, a record player and great vinyl collection, kayaks, and two bathrooms which made life with our teenagers simple. Not to mention it’s the suavest looking holiday rental I’ve ever stayed in. ##### Christy M. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Cristian V. 6 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 5th birthday celebrations Great location, quiet neighbourhood, great gardens & fire pit, excellent record collection, 2 bathroom s, ambient outdoor lighting, some classic retro furnishings, kayaks & lifevests, ##### Cristian V. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ross T. 13 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Retro Relax and Unwind Had a truly relaxing break. Thankyou. ##### Ross T. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Keith M. 1 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Outside The garden needs a bit of tidying up and repair ##### Keith M. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bianca R. 29 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Home This beautiful house provided us with a much needed respite from face paced life. Brendan was amazing to deal with, the house was so inviting as we arrived with all the finishing touches covered. There is amazing access to the lake and beach. This place really is special! I could not recommend this stay more highly. We will definitely be back! ##### Bianca R. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keith M. 17 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tabourie Lakehouse Fantastic- just as Linda remiss a small child - beautiful location and the retro style was quirky but really enjoyable. A fly screen here and there wouldn’t hurt but we’ll be back ##### Keith M. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Stewart L. 7 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Retro Holiday We loved this property, it had all we required. We are regulars to Tabourie and were very pleasantly surprised by the coolness coming of the Lake/Ocean on those hot days. We had everything we needed and all the little details we excellent. Especially the Record player and Hammock!! Highly recommended ##### Stewart L. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deb 27 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Brendan and Josh's place is amazing. It's in an excellent location with beautiful views, terrific access to the lake and a short walk to the beach. With windows and doors that fully fold back, it welcomes the outside in. We loved using the kayaks provided and relaxing on the outdoor lounges on the verandah. The fairy lights made for a magical night-time atmosphere. With the landscaping design of the gardens and the retro styling of the home, this is the perfect combination for a wonderful holiday destination! ##### Deb Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Loo T. 3 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Position and charm Delightful, quirky, interesting, arty, inspiring. Magnificent setting right on Lake Tabourie. It would be easy not to go anywhere else when staying here, but at least the very short and lovely wander to the great beach. The owners have renovated this cottage in a way that brings it into the now but still keeping the 'then' of when it was built (1950s or 60s?) and the rest of the decades since then. Charming and inviting garden front and back make enjoying this place inside and out effortless. ##### Loo T. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Todd M. 21 May 2025 ##### Todd M. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Louise H. 24 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend get together. Great vinyl record collection! ##### Louise H. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa D. 27 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous retro cottage We absolutely loved the cottage. All the retro details are just gorgeous and everything is catered for. The location on the waterfront is so pretty. We enjoyed the firepit, read a book in the hammock and also used the kayaks. It was perfect. Would love to come back. Lisa ##### Lisa D. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christina C. 15 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing lakeside holiday Exactly what was promised. Property was clean and tidy with easy access to the lake in a quiet street. ##### Christina C. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brendan H. 29 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely lakeside cottage We were very unlucky with the weather, but the cottage was a really cozy space to watch the rain falling on the lake. We had a really relaxing stay, listening to records, playing board games, going for a few walks and taking the kayaks out on the lake. ##### Brendan H. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Audrey W. 17 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Lake house We had a great time in this cute house! The boys went fishing and caught a few fishes! I enjoyed listening to the disc record! Thank you for hosting us! ##### Audrey W. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca T. 19 Mar 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### An absolute diamond of a property. An escape back to the simple and beautiful life. Music and nature Brendan was a pleasure to deal with and always replied promptly to any query I had. The property was to die for, so much thought has gone into it. Pure bliss! ##### Rebecca T. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel C. 23 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful, peaceful retreat Absolutely fabulous week at the Lake Tabourie. Hope to stay there many more times ##### Daniel C. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy E. 14 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A special place to nourish the soul This was our 2nd stay at the lake house, and we will continue to return forever more. There is something so special about this place. It is a place of serenity and healing. Highly recommended. ##### Amy E. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ingrid Z., Coogee 14 Dec 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bliss on toast The house is in a great location with very calming views over the lake at the front and an equally beautiful view out the back over the beautiful garden. The beach is a short bushwalk away and we loved using the canoes. The retro design makes the house very comfortable and it is very light and airy. ##### Ingrid Z. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emilie B. 15 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise! We absolutely loved our week away at the Lakehouse. It's such a beautiful property in such a unique spot. We will definitely be back. ##### Emilie B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kylie W. 14 Jun 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Spot ...Great House!!!! Really fun cottage, great spot and beautiful area... amazing beach is just a short walk away ...thanks so much ! ##### Kylie W. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate P. 10 Jun 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a beauty! A phenomenal little property... right on the edge of the lake.. quiet, serene and eclectic! The shack had everything and more... including an amazing vibe. We didn't want to leave. Thanks Brendan and Josh xx Kate and Jason ##### Kate P. 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