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Elegant Accommodations: By the Lake - Lake Macquarie in Booragul offers a comfortable apartment with one bedroom and a living room. Guests enjoy a swimming pool with stunning views, a lush garden, and a spacious terrace. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Modern Amenities: The apartment features a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and a work desk. Additional facilities include free bicycles, outdoor seating areas, and family rooms. Free on-site private parking ensures convenience for all visitors. Prime Location: Located 23 mi from Newcastle Airport, the property is a short walk from Marmong Point Marina. Nearby attractions include Royal Motor Yacht Club Toronto (3.1 mi) and Lake Macquarie Yacht Club Marina (9.9 mi). Guests appreciate the scenic lake views and the delicious breakfast provided by the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
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Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Steven
    Australia Australia
    Breakfast was great.Good variety to met our needs.Great little coffee machine and a good variety of teas.Beautiful place to seat in the sun with nice water views.
  • Kerry
    Australia Australia
    Location by the lake and view :personal touches and amenities in a spacious unit .
  • Rochelle
    Australia Australia
    Breakfast goodies were lovely, saved me having to go to the shops. My daughter and I stayed as we has family close by. We weren't in the accommodation much just to sleep so was nice having some nice blankets and a cosy,.clean place to return to....
  • Dallas
    Australia Australia
    We had a wonderful stay at this apartment! The location was absolutely perfect, with easy access to local attractions, shops, and public transport—everything was right at my doorstep. The breakfast was a standout—fresh, delicious, and a great way...
  • Paul
    Australia Australia
    The property was clean, tidy and spacious, the hosts respected our privacy and the breakfast portions were generous. It was centrally located for our purposes being close to the Marmong Point marina. It was easy to travel to Toronto or Warner's...
  • Sue
    Australia Australia
    We loved that the property is situated directly across from the lake enabling us to sit, relax and enjoy the view. Our hosts Max and Gabrielle provided an excellent array of food to have during our stay. Fresh fruit, eggs, yoghurt, milk, breads...
  • Tim
    Australia Australia
    The breakfast selection was great and the quantity of food supplied way more than we could possibly eat! The location was perfect overlooking a park setting beside the lake facing north
  • Yvonne
    Australia Australia
    Wonderful selection of breakfast foods. Didn’t want for anything. Good location across the road from lake & walking track.
  • Terri
    Australia Australia
    The location is beautiful. Max.was a lovely gentleman. Having breakfast supplies was a lovely treat. It is a great place for a getaway, especially with the private pool. We will definitely be booking again in the near future
  • Boland
    Australia Australia
    Excellent location and lovely array of breakfast options.

Hosted by Gabrielle and Max

9.7
Host Review Score
Gabrielle and Max
By the Lake is located in Booragul, Lake Macquarie NSW - half an hour from Newcastle The house is a double story house with the bottom floor, fully self contained available for short-term stays Continental breakfast, tea & coffee is provided along with a fully equipped kitchen
A short walk to Lake Macquarie Art Gallery and Awaba House Cafe. Awaba Jetty where Lake MAC cruises pick up and drop off. The start of the Booragul to Eleebana shared pathway, great for a bike ride - 18km Short drive or walk to Marmong Point Marina and Sea Plane hire. 500 metre to Rowing Club and Sailing Club. Close to Warners Bay which has a large range of cafes and restaurants.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of By the Lake - Lake Macquarie

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Internet
    Good free Wifi 43 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.

    Kitchen

    • High chair
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator

    Bedroom

    • Linens

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower

    Living Area

    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Sitting area
    • Desk

    Media & Technology

    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • DVD player
    • TV

    Room Amenities

    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Fan

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Outdoors

    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Private pool
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • Adults only
    • Pool with view
    • Saltwater pool
    • Shallow end
    • Fenced pool

    Food & Drink

    • Fruit
    • Tea/Coffee maker

    Activities

    • Cycling
      Off-site
    • Canoeing
      Off-site
    • Fishing
      Off-site

    Outdoor & View

    • Landmark view
    • Pool view
    • Garden view
    • Lake view
    • View

    Building Characteristics

    • Private apartment in building

    Transportation

    • Bicycle rental

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Baggage storage

    Miscellaneous

    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules

    By the Lake - Lake Macquarie takes special requests – add in the next step!
    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 9:30 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    AUD 30 per child, per night
    3+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    AUD 50 per person, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print

    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform By the Lake - Lake Macquarie of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

    It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

    Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.

    License number: PID-STRA-12089

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