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Quiet waterfront cottage

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View from your patio
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

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Macquarie
1 bedroom0+ bathroomsSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Shared communal pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Toronto, NSW
  • Place, Lake Macquarie
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Newcastle
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Newcastle Beach
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

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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House Rules

Check in after 12:30 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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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
no pets

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number BN 97781221
Property # 9006930
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

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 ecotours and cycling.
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Toronto, NSW

What's nearby

  • Lake Macquarie - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • University of Newcastle - 19 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Merewether Beach - 30 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Newcastle Civic Theater - 33 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Newcastle Beach - 34 min drive - 28.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Flying Spanners Gallery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Great Northern Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Toronto Diggers - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cafe 2283 - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Rathmines Takeaway - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet waterfront cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Quiet waterfront cottage?

As of 30 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quiet waterfront cottage on 23 August 2026 start from NZ$260, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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.

What time is check-out at Quiet waterfront cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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. 173 out of 201 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 201 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 201 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 201 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 201 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location, very peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Myriam D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint, quiet and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Harini D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location with everything you could ask for. Penny is every delightful to communicate with
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonardhy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerryn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at the Waterfront cottage, especially the lake views. Our hosts were helpful and friendly, and we would recommend the cottage for a quiet getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Malcolm and Penny are very welcoming. A very cute cottage that is very well located and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

suzy p.

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes, hosts were friendly, helpful and unabtrusive
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small cosy place with a magnificent waterfront view out the window, perfect to catch sunrise!!! Very friendly and kind hosts. Would love to come back here
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous view from the bedroom and back yard, right on Lake Macquarie. Malcolm and Penny were very friendly, we learned a lot of things about the region while chatting with them.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam W.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony A.

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Petra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful cottage in a wonderful location. Cottage was very clean and had everything we needed during our stay. Malcome and Penny are amazing and made our stay very enjoyable. When the weather wasn't great we could relax and read at the bay window overlooking the lake, and when the water was calm cought fish straight from the back lawn. Highly recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As soon as we walked in, the view from the large picture window was amazing, with extensive views of the lake.The outdoor setting was practically on the water's edge, and a lovely spot for relaxing.A 60 second walk took us to a pontoon where the fish were biting.The only sound we heard at night was the sound of the water lapping.A lovely place to unwind.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

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

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English

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