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Lakefront Farm Homestead, private jetty, close to beaches

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Exterior
Relax on the shady verandah of this classic homestead
Your private jetty
A traditional homestead with space for the whole family
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Coomba Bay, NSW
  • Place, Wallingat National Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Forster Town Beach
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taree, NSW (TRO)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront Farm Homestead, private jetty, close to beaches

Looking north across Wallis Lake, 'Katandra' is the historic waterfront property of Coomba Bay. As one of the longest running holiday rentals in the region, this unique property offers boutique accommodation with great access to the region's stunning beaches and attractions.

The tastefully renovated historic homestead (circa 1912) is nestled amongst grand fig trees & surrounded by long sweeping lawns. With 25 acres and it's own jetty, Katandra offers you a relaxing lakeside rural retreat.

An ideal location for couples seeking a romantic escape, great for friends looking to catch up & get together, or a perfect place for families with children. Enjoy darts, ping pong, bocce, croquet, play-fort, swing & expansive lawns. Guests can relax on the daybed, get-together on the huge verandah, stoke up the firepits, make wood-fired pizzas, cast a line or a crab pot from the jetty, paddle the kayaks or just snuggle by the fireplace.

Designed to accommodate a maximum of 8 people.
The homestead sleeps 6 and features three bedrooms: (two queen bedroom suites & a third bedroom with two single beds) All bed linen is provided and on arrival you will find the beds made and ready for you. The kitchen & bedrooms open out onto the wide country style verandah. Views sweep across the property, down to the waterfront & out over the lake itself. Views from the pizza oven encompass the mountains of Wallingat National Park.
Open plan living, quality furnishings, polished timber floors, beautiful towels, quality bed linen, & cosy throw rugs.

If you require a 4th bedroom there is a quaint 'sleep-out' separate from the main homestead. The 'sleep-out' offers another queen bedroom suite with gorgeous lake views, aircon, it's own verandah and is an additional $75 per night.

Guests can moor their boats on the jetty (not suitable for fixed keel yachts due to shallow depth).

Dining table, crockery, cutlery & glassware to entertain 8 people. Modern, well appointed kitchen with fridge, dishwasher, microwave, large gas oven & 5 burner stove top.

The lounge area features wood burning fire place, ample seating, plenty of cushions, digital TV.

Internal laundry with front loading washing machine.

Fully self-contained boutique accommodation, the only thing you need to bring with you is food & wine...

Features Include:

* Gorgeous Furnishings

* Additional Sleeping Options

* Country Style Inclusions

*Quality Towels & Bedlinen

* Weber BBQ

* Wide Country Style 'Wrap-Around' Verandah

* Luxury Day Bed

* Kids Play Fort & Swing

* Jetty, 5 kayaks (three adult, two kids), crab pot, limited fishing gear (BYO bait).

* Ping pong and darts, and assorted sports gear

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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
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
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-15323-2, 2428

About the area

Coomba Bay

Located in Coomba Bay, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. Great Lakes Winery and Forster Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Forster Tenpin Centre and Great Lakes Aquatic Leisure Centre. Looking to get your feet wet? Surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Coomba Bay, NSW

What's nearby

  • Wallingat National Park - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Cape Hawke Lookout - 33 min drive - 46.3 km
  • Forster Marina - 33 min drive - 48.6 km
  • Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course - 34 min drive - 48.3 km
  • Forster Town Beach - 36 min drive - 51.3 km

Getting around

  • Taree, NSW (TRO) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Beachhouse - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Co - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Recky - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Epilogue French restaurant - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Amino bar - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Farm Homestead, private jetty, close to beaches pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront Farm Homestead, private jetty, close to beaches?

As of 29 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront Farm Homestead, private jetty, close to beaches on 27 April 2026 start from NZ$479, 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 Lakefront Farm Homestead, private jetty, close to beaches?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Farm Homestead, private jetty, close to beaches?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Farm Homestead, private jetty, close to beaches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Farm Homestead, private jetty, close to beaches located?

This family-friendly Coomba Bay holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Wallingat National Park and Wallis Lake. Yahoo Island Nature Reserve and Wallis Island Nature Reserve 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. 25 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Roslyn R.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness
The outdoor settings were not clean, we had to clean off cobwebs from all the outside chairs & covers. The oven wasn’t clean ‘ we had to clean the BBQ befor we could use it. All the cushions were stained & not clean & pizza oven are needed to be cleaned.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

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

Family Birthday Celebration

We loved our short stay at Katandra and didn't want to leave. The homestead is full of warmth and character, with the open kitchen/dining/lounge area, fire place and the wrap around verandah being the focal points for us. We also rented the separate cottage, also with a great view of the farm and the lake. Our dogs were kept comfortable with wide open space and fenced enclosure when needed. The wood fired pizzas are a must do for this property. We highly recommend this property for those wanting a comfortable and intimate stay. Recommend you bring all supplies needed for your stay, as the road into Coomba Bay is not in great shape.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Nick T.

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

A great spot for a weekend with old mates

Spacious and isolated which was great for a group of old mates, Excellent wide verandahs to laze about on and enjoy to view, a good chat a glass of red. There were a few maintenance issues but overall great spot for a weekend away with old mates.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt F.

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

Perfect Farmhouse Stay

We travelled here over the new year period for 6 nights (6 Adults). The owner was very quick to respond to all our messages, even getting us an early check-in which was great! House was immaculate with everything you need, including a huge Veranda with a dart board. We opted to have the sleep out too. Great decision! Wood fire oven got an absolute workout while we were there. Best Pizzas ever! the walk down to your own personal wharf is not too far. around about 200m or so. Super peaceful in the morning time! wind picks up in the arvo so get down there early!! 10/10 great house. great spot, extremely isolated! Would stay there again in a heartbeat Matt
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher L.

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

Wonderful property

Beautiful spot. Spacious and pet friendly. They don’t mention the dog enclosure which was great for trips to the beach and national park which are close by
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter N.

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

Full of character

The house was full of charm and character. We had a rainy weekend unfortunately but the house was perfect for it with that lovely fireplace. 6 adults and 2 kids stayed for a weekend and we all had a great time. Some pros/nice touches: - they left us a bottle of bubbly to welcome us - the owners were around fixing things next door (so we didn’t ever really feel their presence) and we’re responsive to any issues including bringing a full gas bottle they had noticed was empty and fixing a lock/door - a decent amount of firewood was supplied, but we brought extra to crank it up over the weekend - the house and bedrooms are all as per the pictures and lovely Cons (to be fair and honest): - the sleep out door didn’t really shut properly but the owners sorted out a solution pretty swiftly, though we would have been in trouble if the wind hadn’t blown the door open to alert us to it. - the exhaust fan in the kitchen was broken - could do with one additional oil radiator heater as the sleep out had to rely on the reverse cycle which aren’t ideal for sleeping but that’s really nitpicking... Can’t really fault it more than that and we expect these kinds of things with old homes. If you’re thinking of kayaking - yeah it’s probably a bit too long a walk carrying a kayak to the water. Wifi was all good. Not much close by for food so roughly 10-15 min drive to cafes, etc. All in all, we’d go back to stay again in a heartbeat. The owners are great and the house is lovely and full of charm. The deck is a thing of beauty so maybe we’ll be back in the summer! I’d rate it 4.5 based on the couple of minor issues but that rounds up to 5, 4 would be a bit harsh.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

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

Beautiful

Very easy process, owner sent lots of information making our stay fabulous. Beautiful farm house we loved it will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie S.

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

Tranquil Retreat

This is a quiet, quirky rural property with Wallis Lake access that is full of old fashioned charm. It was a brilliant place to stay for a quiet family double birthday reconnect getaway that was close to home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne B.

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

Beautiful property

Thank you for providing us a perfect space to relax and rejuvenate
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

Amazing

This was a great property in a very peaceful destination.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Family/dogs/jetskis-GOLD

Two families stayed, inluding two labradors and two jack Russell dogs. Laura has the place set up-magic country charm- if u like a Beer or wine to settle ur nerves/watch the dogs run around/nibblies platter as the sun settle -fire pit and the BBQ to finish/ - doesn’t get any better. Sounds like a novel!!! We launched our jet skis down the road-smashed up to the Forster for coffee, then out to sea to watch the whales, back in the river to s
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda R.

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

Tranquil and relaxing

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Katandra Homestead. The house was very comfortable with everything you need for a quite country getaway. The kitchen and living area was inviting and the fireplace created a lovely ambiance. The beds comfortable and north facing so a lovely winter sun every morning. The deck area has several places to sit and enjoy depending on the time of day. The outlook across the paddocks to the lake was beautiful. The beaches and townships are all very close with nice places to eat and get a morning coffee. A special anniversary was the purpose of our stay and a bottle of bubbly left in the fridge for us was very much appreciated. Would love to return and soak up the atmosphere again:)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Fabulous!

We could not fault our stay. We are a family of five, which includes two tweens and a 19-week puppy. We all had a wonderful time that was equal parts exploring and equal parts relaxing. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

A little piece of heaven with all the comforts of home.

A beautiful property in blissful surroundings, thankyou for sharing Katandra Homestead with us. My only complaint is that I don’t want to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny D.

Spectacular outlook and wildlife at your door

We have just spent a great family weekend at Katandra. The homestead is very well equipped and cosy. The outlook is amazing and we all enjoyed the variety of birdlife, deer, horses, cattle, flying foxes, micro bats and rabbits. Visits from the neighbours very friendly dogs and chooks were welcome and especially entertaining for our Granddaughter. A great place for a quiet getaway and we would happily return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful place!

We all enjoyed our stay at Katandra,we loved the horses particularly Chase & Bella, the chickens and their eggs The lamb and also the Owl that came to visit at night in the tree! We caugh endenless amounts of blue swimmers and a huge mud crab plus off the boat bream,flathead and whitening they all tasted delicious!!!!!! The Homestead was amazingly well supplied We all felt sad to leave
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A+

This is a great property fishing groups and family stays with kids, pets and boats! I would definitely stay there again in the future!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Awesome

Great stay for all the family. Especially our 4 legged friend.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

bruce r.

top notch

as usual, had a great time catching up, great spot for chillin out. no need to leave once ur there. i'm sure there are ritzyier places, but this place has atmosphere.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kylie R.

Absolutely beautiful!!!

We had an absolute blast! Our bulldogs loved every minute of their holiday!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Frank S.

piece of paradise

my partner & I & our 4 pugs absolutely loved it at Katandra, so much to do or not to do & that's just on the property! plenty of activities left & right from the driveway all within a short distance, including swimming snorkelling boating, beaches, national parks, plenty of dog friendly parks & beaches, sightseeing, fishing, crabbing, great lakeside walking tracks, plenty of great places to shop & eat & drink, we kept ourselves thoroughly entertained both at Katandra & away to the point that both us & our mutts need a holiday from our holiday! The worst part about Katandra is that all good things come to an end & you must leave paradise to return to reality!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Frank S.

piece of paradise

Over the years of researching & organising our dog friendly holidays, i have been interested in Katandra for a while, but the distance from the Gold Coast held me back, well i am glad i finally made the 650km journey down to Katandra Homestead @ Coomba Park, it was well worth the drive & exceeded all expectations. Amy was a pleasure to deal with, very professional & friendly & made the whole booking & holiday experience so easy. While there are plenty of dog friendly accommodation options around, few are truly dog friendly & alot dont allow 4 dogs inside aswell! The "Welcome Mat" for us was unbelievably surprising, we over packed, bringing alot of things we usually have to, but were already provided. The property was unbelievable, the house felt very homely & comfortable, it was great to get away from the hussle & bussle of city life & enjoy a farmlike stay with the cows & paddocks, the chickens & fresh eggs, the majestic fig trees that surround the house, all the nature & wildlife that come & go & not to mention Wallis Lake at the bottom of the paddocks with your own private jetty where you can fish & crab, or just relax overlooking the lake. Katandra is the perfect property where you can do as little as you like in prvacy & seclusion & enjoy the peace & quiet or you can explore the beautful waterways up to Forster & Tuncurry, swim fish & crab as much as you like from the property, go sightseeing all the other lakes close by, visit a different dog friendly beach everyday, plenty of places to swim & snorkel, great food & drink available everywhere if you dont want to cook your own catch of the day, what more can i say, i think i ve said enough, you get the idea, check it out for yourself you wont be disappointed!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The place was amazing it was like serenity and it was only 15 minutes by car to Boomerang beach whic

The place was amazing it was like serenity and it was only 15 minutes by car to Boomerang beach which is amazing This place is great put it on your place to stay
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A fantastic place , great views,relaxing environment , hostess , and a down right beautiful place !!

A fantastic place , great views,relaxing environment , hostess , and a down right beautiful place !!! Thanks for everything
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We have just come back from a fantastic weekend at Katandra and we would highly recommend it! What a

We have just come back from a fantastic weekend at Katandra and we would highly recommend it! What an amazing homestead...from the adorable bedrooms to the open plan lounge, dining, kitchen which was fantastic for our family of 6 to the huge verandah with the day bed and tables and chairs where we spent most of our time relaxing and taking in the serenity! We took our boat (boat ramp a short drive into Coomba Park) and enjoyed our first time in Wallis Lake. The waterways were very quiet and although it was a very windy weekend there was plenty of water that wasn't to rough. We cruised into Foster and not only was overwhelmed with the beautiful green water and sandy islands, we had dolphins surrounding our boat. As you can see we love this place and could go on and on about all the amazing things that Katandra has to offer but why don't you go there your self so you to can have a memorable family weekend!

About the host

Hosted by Laura Bishop

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Why they chose this property

World class surfing beaches with varied aspects so you can always find the perfect conditions. The littoral rainforest board walk to Cellito's Beach is spectacular. Immediately south of the property is the Wallingat National Park which includes unique cabbage tree palm forests. The property is on Wallis Lake which offers fishing, boating and other watersports. You can boat to Forster, Coomba Park, Pacific Palms and up the Wallingat. Other lakes are Smith's Lake which has a fun sand bar entrance, and Myall Lake which both provide flat water fun. It's an area that has so much to do and see.

What makes this property unique

Katandra offers 25 acres of lakefront privacy, beautiful established gardens, and a private jetty that gives access to the lake. It is the historic property of Coomba Bay, giving it old world charm.
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