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Quiet waterfront cottage

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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the bay window
Tranquil Shores is the smaller cottage on the right
Dressing table and bay window
View from your patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom0+ bathroomsSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Toronto, NSW
  • Place, Lake Macquarie
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, John Hunter Hospital
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Quiet waterfront cottage

Very quiet, right beside the lake absolute waterfront, the verandah is 9 meters to the water's edge, off street undercover park at the entrance door, fish off the lawn, parking for boat trailer available, walk to Royal Motor Yacht Club and town centre, magnificent views across the lake

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 12:30 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number BN 97781221
Property # 9006930

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Newcastle

Located on the waterfront, this cottage is in Toronto, a neighbourhood in Newcastle. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Macquarie and Newcastle Beach. The Lake Macquarie Variety Playground and Hunter Ice Skating Stadium are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Toronto, NSW

What's nearby

  • Lake Macquarie - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • University of Newcastle - 17 min drive - 18.8 km
  • John Hunter Hospital - 18 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Newcastle Beach - 28 min drive - 28.0 km

Getting around

  • Teralba Station - 6 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Toronto Diggers - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Saigon Bistro - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Toronto Workers Club - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet waterfront cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Quiet waterfront cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quiet waterfront cottage?

Check-in begins at 12:30 PM.

Where is Quiet waterfront cottage located?

Located in Toronto, this cottage is steps from Lake Macquarie and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area and Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery. Speers Point Park and The Lake Macquarie Variety Playground are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 189 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

suzy p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Snug, great location.Lovely owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wyad A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very lovely host. Relaxing and quite place for some peace of mind
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daide C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, quiet and peaceful. Lovely hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

anita t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb location close to shops very quiet at night
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I will recommend this property
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idealic setting on the waterfront.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil Shores

Absolute perfect location, property hosts are amazing, would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place great location

Fantastic spot and people
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janeen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Toronto stay

Great spot and very friendly hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend

Great location, good view, the owner are friendly and helpful. The house very clean and have plenty kitchen stuff. Its the best place to stay with small family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

We enjoyed our stay there, It was was lovely great owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owners live next door so check in was easy. Basic but adequate kitchen facilities. We were able to park with a trailer in the driveway. Fabulous, relaxing view. Lovely little sunny sitting spot, by the water, out the front.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend getaway

A great location on the lake, and close to amenities - perfect for a couples weekend away. Malcolm & Penny were great hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pola R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view and location

Cosy place perfect for unwinding and location is close to shops
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ray V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Place awesome

All good experience, local amenities was excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gino G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Toronto stay

Excellent location close to town, clean tidy unit which suited my needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Getaway

Tranquil Shores is a fantastic getaway. Close to local shops. Hosts Malcom and Penny were fantastic and made our stay very welcoming. Unit was very clean and tidy and had magnificent views. Will definitely be coming back to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaz K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend away.

Great propeprty. Clean and kept in really well condition. Would definitely stay agains. Malcolm and his wife were really nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lerrick F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views, Fantastic hosts

The place was absolutely beautoful, the view was spectacular, and Malcom and Penny were nothing short of welcoming, i would definetly want to come back and visit. The locak area was amazing and the people were all kind! Definitely highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break

The waterfront shack was perfect with everything there for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely waters edge stay

The property was ideal for our short stay. Clean and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolute gem of a property, very private , sensational view and position on the lake . Hosts were lovely and very accomodating. I highly recommend this little piece of tranquility
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irfun R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice views 👌

We loved our stay at this place qith breathtaking views and few mins distances to local cafes. Sunrise is particularly beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Was very clean and comfortable . Such a beautiful spot and would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place to enjoy in your holiday or short getaway friendly owners and nice chatting with the

I will recommend to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Malcolm and Penny Newbiggin

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Why they chose this property

We are in a quiet street facing east on absolute waterfront located in walking distance to Royal Motor Yacht Club and the town centre.

What makes this property unique

Located. on the edge of the lake, very quiet area, fish off the lawn, undercover park at the door, quiet street, walk to the shops, clubs and restaurants, queen and single beds sleeping suitable for 3 people

Languages:

English

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