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Starfish LakeHouse jetty, waterfront, sunsets, decks, new kitchen, games, kayaks

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Sun-loungers
Lake
Exterior detail
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Summerland Point, NSW
  • Lake Macquarie
    1 min walk
  • Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area
    6 min drive
  • Ghosties Beach
    21 min drive
  • Cessnock, NSW (CES)
    68 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Starfish LakeHouse jetty, waterfront, sunsets, decks, new kitchen, games, kayaks

Amazing waterfront, sunsets, yard, private jetty. Sail, cruise, swim, fish or relax. Stunning decks upstairs and downstairs.


Starfish Cottage is perfect for family, or couples getaways. Available after friends said it's too beautiful not to let others enjoy it...Starfish Cottage is less than an hour north on the freeway. Swim, sail, waterski, moor your boat at the private jetty, fish, toast the stunning setsets, swing in the hammock, lounge on the newly refurbished large deck, or rest in while the lake shimmers in front of you.

The hardest decision will be shall we ski,sail or paddle now or what book or newspaper to read next... and has that bottle chilled long enough . Relax while the small kids splash in the shallow shores and the big kids use all the water toys (Free use of 4 kayaks, dinghy) dive off the jetty, sail if they're boaties or amuse themselves with the pool table, play play-station or watch TV in the separate downstairs games room, or play cricket or footy on the truly massive waterfront lawn. Water-skiers and sailors will particularly appreciate being able to come right into the sandy beach or pull up at the jetty for disembarking.

Plenty of sunlounges and chairs to star gaze at night and watch the spectacular shooting stars whilst listening to the clinking masts of the moored boats and watching for possums and hooting owls. Lots of books, board games and DVD's to wile away the hours.

Summerland Point fronting Frying Pan Bay has the best aspect of Lake Macquarie and Starfish Cottage is in the best street on the Coast with the longest block.

Beds include the queen bed, double bed, double and single beds, two double sofa beds ( 1 in games room, 1 in lounge) that provide sleeping accommodation for 11 people.

Facilities include
2 toilets/showers,( 1 up/1 down) 1 bath,
2 living areas,(1 up/1 down)
3 bedrooms - Bedroom 1 with 1 queen bed,( with full waterviews) Bedroom 2 with 1 double ( with waterviews) and Bedroom 3 with 1 double bed/single bunk above bed.
2 separate sofa beds,(downstairs games and lounge rooM
2 large BBQ upstairs and downstairs decks
2 TV's,
extensive DVD and CD collection and library, board games, separate games room,
Tree tyre swing that kids love,
2 large fridges ( 1 up and 1 down) and upstairs deck dining and bbq or downstairs deck and bbq and outside dining facilities.

A washing machine and dryer mean all those towels and swimsuits can be easily refreshed for the next day.
Brand new air conditioning unit As well as fans and the lake breeze provide excellent cooling in warmer months while Winter on the water is truly ambiant with new air conditioning and lovely gas heaters making Lake watching,book reading and game afternoons an absolute delight.

Charmingly freshly decorated in a starfish/beach/nautical theme on the magnificent largest salt water lake in the Southern hemisphere and providing plenty of places to explore in your boat - Starfish Cottage will seem like a million miles away from your normal life - but close enough to have friends up for lunch, duck over to the Hunter Valley to the Vineyards, make the short drive to the beautiful beaches of Catherine Hill Bay or Caves Beach, dive down to the Entrance, Terrigal or Avoca for something different or meander to the local Summerland Point or Gwandalan Italian or Thai restaurants. If staying casual and living the great Aussie dream of cooking on the BBQ for breakfast, lunch and dinner sounds like heaven, then there's always fresh supplies from the supermarket a quick stroll around the waterfront.

The local liquor shop, newsagency, petrol station, hot bread shop, hot seafood and good old fashioned Aussie hamburger ( with beetroot if you fancy it) and chips ensure your time at Starfish Cottage is going to be going to be congratulating yourself on taking time to stop and smell the roses and appreciate how beautiful life in Sydney is.

If you are feeling energetic or simply had enough of your motorised watersports you can always walk the beautiful lakeside walk, paddle across the bay to the park or grab your bike and follow the trails to Gwandalan or around to the local cordoned off swimming area at the picturesque Sandy Beach.


Mums and dads, small children, teenagers, inlaws, state and international visitors will all love Starfish Cottage - a fantastic taste of Australian waterfront living be planning when you can come back as soon as you arrive.





Location and Attractions

Waterfront literally in your huge front yard..Local parks playgrounds and bushland just a short a quick drive

Only a drive away.....

Fraser Park Beach (7min)
Catherine Hill Bay Beach (7min)
Caves Beach (10 min)
The Vineyards at the Hunter Valley (40 min)
The Entrance (25 min)
Terrigal/Avoca (30 min)
Tuggerah ( 20 min)
Newcastle (25 min)
Raffertys Resort and Restaurant (10 min)

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During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Macquarie. Enjoy features like a spa tub and an arcade/game room. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls. A kitchen and a washer/dryer are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer, and 2 bathrooms
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Lake Macquarie and 6 minutes by car from Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a spa tub, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Leisa oconnor

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Games room
  • Video game console
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Food and water bowls are available

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayaking on site
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 2259, PID-STRA-9939

Property is also known as

64306

Starfish LakeHouse jetty, waterfront, sunsets, decks, new kitchen, games, kayaks Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 106 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 106 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 106 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 106 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Caroline W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Property tired needs some TLC
Amazing view, but that’s about where it ended for us. Driveway was flooded on arrival, two large decks covered in branches, leaves and flowers so I spent 30minutes cleaning the huge lower deck area, chairs and BBQ just so I could start relaxing at the property. Spider webs on the lounges upstairs so didn’t feel like sitting on them. Carpet old and worn. Pool table is great. Jetty is good thou completely covered in bird poo so watch your step. Kitchen and upstairs bathroom clean and organised. $755pn not worth staying at this property. We stayed at a 5 bedroom house with a pool and huge games room just up the road same street that was Absolutely amazing for similar price little back from the water! Fairly disappointing. I wouldn’t stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Lakehouse
This is a really great property for a relaxing holiday. Comfortable beds and plenty of space and activities. Leisa was a great host. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona M.

Liked: Cleanliness
So relaxing
Our family of 6 stayed over the Easter long weekend and slept, ate, kayaked, fished, kayaked some more, ate whilst looking at the gorgeous view, relaxed some more, played some board games, had many competitive games of pool, checked out the local bakery and Chinese/Thai takeaways, chatted, played some cricket on the grass, kayaked across to the other side of the bay and slept some more. A very much needed break from Sydney and work and was exactly what we all needed to unwind and recharge into the new week. Thanks so much Leisa for a house well equipped with all we needed to do this!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

kelly h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Take us back
What a wonderful spot to come together with family and friends to enjoy a beautiful view, time out on the water and good old fashioned fun. Such a homey place that you won’t want to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely family break
The property is lovely, we had a great time relaxing, playing pool and enjoying the view.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark D., 1 Warwick Parade Castle Hill

Liked: Cleanliness
10/10 Excellent Mark
The location is amazing, perfect for family. Fun times on the kayaks and bout. This was second time we enjoyed this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekender
Loved getting away for the weekend. Perfect place just to stop ……… and enjoy the ones you love! Very relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M., Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely gorgeous
10/10. I can not fault this gorgeous house. The location is amazing. It's so quiet and safe. Perfect for a family or a friend's getaway. Super clean and the host was really lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Slice of Paradise
Excellent location, right on the water. excellent facilities, dogs had fully enclosed yard and tethers where needed. Family enjoyed kyaking etc, just lovely.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark D., 1 Warwick Parade Castle Hill

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Weekend at Suumerland
Property location is very good very convinient close to the shop good access to the water good view
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

HENRY D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous relaxing getaway
We had a wonderful time at the Starfish with its amazing waterfront. The kids and adults were entertained with the pool room, fun times on the kayaks and the spacious backyard. It was like home away from home. Looking forward to coming back in the future. Thank you Leisa.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was our third year and it only gets better every year.
Looking forward to next year. The improvements of adding a front deck made a good difference.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

John K.

Great place to stay
If you love the water and everything within walking distance and fantastic sunsets this is the place to stay .
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barb H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The ultimate relax
Absolutely fantastic location to unwind with family and friends. A beautiful location right on the lake, a massive lawn to play on, throw the ball and hang out with the pets. Kayaks and tinny to explore the lake from your own jetty. Everything was at hand, things we didn’t even know we needed. Fully stocked kitchen, even with essentials like tea, coffee, cooking spray and marinades. Very well appointed for linens and blankets and everything for dining and afternoon grazing boards. Perfect spot to explore locally, within walking distance of great Chinese and Thai nearby along with the local bakery and fabulous homewares shop, sporties club, and supermarket! Thank you so much, we will be back for sure as this is our new summer vacation spot!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family weekend away
We love it here. This was our third visit as a family and every time has been amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary I., Sydney NSW Australian

Liked: Cleanliness
Starfish Cottage
Such a peaceful haven, large waterfront with wharf, wonderful views. Leisa even texted us on how to find the scenic walk to the bakery and cafe. Hope to come back, lots of outdoor chairs and table by the water great for a family reunion.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheree B., Wattle Grove

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful family long weekend
Lovely, relaxing 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Merilyn I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Our stay was enjoyable despite the storm conditions. As a flood event sweep through NSW we were high and dry, warm and comfortable. It’s good to know a waterfront property remains above the flood level. We were all happy enough inside for a couple of days and then the location was simply perfect when the weather cleared. My favourite was taking the kayaks out for a sunset “cruise” around the bay. Thanks for sharing your beautiful house with us Leisa.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay
Property is great. Incredible views and facilities. The sunsets and sunrises are breathtaking. Would love to stay in summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serene and peaceful stay and stunning views!
Thank you very much Leisa for sharing your home! There was so much to do and the three nights stay was just too short. Our four young ones especially loved to play on the grass, splash in the shallow water, kayaking, riding in the dingy, or digging in the sand. We parents loved joining in too or relaxing by the water or on the deck as we watched on. Best is that all of this is literally on the doorstep and both the upper deck and lower deck were well used. The kids even learnt how to play pool. I can see us coming again and again as it's perfect even for older kids. The views are stunning and the neighbours and surrounds were so peaceful and serene. Convenient also having a small local shopping area a minute's drive or several minutes stroll. Inside the house was very well maintained and quite modern. Convenient having a washer and dryer in the laundry, and a hills hoist outside too to dry in the sun. I also liked that the backyard was quite large and fenced so that the kids can still run outside if we weren't able to be with them at the waterfront. Only downside was that we had to go back home... but we'll definitely be back again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Lake House!
We had the best time at this house! It offered everything we needed - plus more! We stayed as two families and this house accommodated us so well. Between us we had 4 adults and 7 children (ranging from 3-13) and we were pleasantly surprised at how functional the house was for this amount of guests. Everyone spent the most amount of time on the lakeside, using the jetty and the kayaks. We all were commenting how great it was that we didn’t have to pack all the kids up in order to go do things…it was all right there! It even rained quite a bit while we were there, but the house also was so well equiped with a pool table, games and DVD player, that this wasn’t an issue either. Host was great to communicate with and answered any questions I had before or after our stay. Would highly recommend this house for anyone wanting to soak up an amazing view whilst also wanting to stay somewhere that will keep kids of all ages entertained. It’s all right there! We will definitely be going back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Saif C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful location
Leisa's property is amazing. Peaceful location, a great place to spend some time to wind down with the family. We had a very relaxing weekend. 🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
delightful quiet
this is a place for those who want to catch their breath
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely gorgeous
I can't recommend this property highly enough. Stunning inside and out. Can't wait to go back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Waterfront with everything we needed
We had a lovely weekend despite the rain - will have to come back to see the sunset - The house was well equipped and perfect for a weekend escape from Sydney - very peaceful with plenty to see and do - The jetty was a great hangout for family fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022