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Best of both worlds-beach and lake

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Patio
Hall / Dining
Dining
Exterior
Large Kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Macquarie
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

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Swansea, NSW

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor

Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Best of both worlds-beach and lake

If you like salt water then this is the place for you and your Family !
Newly renovated House
New Kitchen , floor boards , 3 Bed rooms , 2 new Bathrooms
Close to Lake Maquarie and 3 Beaches ( Blacksmiths , Caves and Catherine Hill Bay )
Walking distance to shops , Clubs and Public Transport .
25 minute Bus trip to Newcastle at your doorstep !
Side access for Cars and Boat !
Has a one bed Tenanted flat in the back yard .
Back alfresco area with Bar B Q access !
Front Balcony to watch the sun set !
400 Meters from local park !
600 Meters to lake !
900 Meters to Boat ramp !

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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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Sleep outside please , Gated back yard !
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Not allowed in house , Alfresco only !
Minimum 2 nights
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Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number PID-STRA-26324, 2281
Property # 9224516
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 first aid kit
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

About the area

Newcastle

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Swansea, a neighbourhood in Newcastle. Lake Macquarie and Byrnes Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hunter Ice Skating Stadium and The Lake Macquarie Variety Playground. Jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Swansea, NSW

Getting around

  • Wyee Station - 23 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Market St Cafe - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪The Watch House Cafe & Pizzeria - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Nords Wharf Trading Post - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Gunyah Hotel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Caves Beachside Hotel - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Best of both worlds-beach and lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Best of both worlds-beach and lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Best of both worlds-beach and lake?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best of both worlds-beach and lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Best of both worlds-beach and lake located?

Located in Swansea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Macquarie and Byrnes Reserve. Blacksmiths Beach and Wallarah National Park are also within 3 miles (5 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. 31 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family base

Central location and clean spacious base for our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great holiday destination

Clean and tidy house close to shops and lake. 3 bedrooms, nice sized back yard, pets allowed. Communication with the owner was awesome, can’t fault anything, great experience, great house and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
Thanks Adam ! We appreciate your comments ! You are welcome back anytime !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

From the moment we walked in the door you could smell the cleanliness of this home. Modern home with all you need. Beds were very comfortable. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice little house

Beds comfortable and had lovely linen. Kitchen well appointed. Air conditioner and ceiling fans good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent, homely, perfectly set up for families.

Top quality comfortable home. Great position. Everything you could wish for is provided including things we didn’t know we needed. Will certainly return and recommend to others. Thank you so much to the wonderful home owners for the welcoming touches.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 April 2025
Thanks Anita Happy you enjoyed your stay. Your welcome anytime . Scott and Dor
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Check-in

entry door handle broken

when I use entry door ,there are door handle already broken so very so inconvenience. and when we arrived there are no key in keybox.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2023
Hi Jiwon I understand the screen door handle was damaged when you arrived , or fell off , and my cleaner left the house keys in the laundry door , (genuine mistake as their workload is high ) and not in the locked box as stated ! I hope that didnt stop you from having a good weekend away ! Did you enjoy the newly renovated home you stayed in for 2 nights ? and the Swansea area ? Dont let a door handle stop you from visiting a great place ! im sure you left the place as we did for you before you styayed ! I will have my landlord check over the place tomorrow , im sure all is ok and really hope that you enjoyed your stay in Swansea ! regrads Scott
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for a holiday by the lake

We stayed a week at Scott and Doreen’s Swansea house over the school holidays and it is definitely deserving of the 5 star reviews!!. It is clean, comfortable, nicely renovated and offers all the comforts and provisions that you would ask for in a holiday cottage. We would love to stay again, the only thing we missed greatly was WiFi with my husband working from home, otherwise it was wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home Stay

We are a family of five who found ourselves homeless due to the current rental market. Could not have been happier with Scott helping us when we were desperate. Communication was always great, lovely people to deal with.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place and great location

We had an amazing time at Scotts place. It is really well equipped and it was great for our week away. The area is also great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Swansea Stay

The property was well maintained. We were very happy with its cleanliness and how well set up it was. The added touches such as: Xmas decos, larder goodies you could use and replace, dog bowls, dog toys just put a smile on our faces. However due to the granny flat actually sharing your backyard and not just your driveway as advertised was off putting. Whilst the person was not a problem you just felt you had to tip toe around the yard. It really needs to be fenced off. It would be the only reason I might not recommend your property to friends. Also your Ad initially states it as Caves Beach which it was not. But as I said we were thrilled with many aspects and care taken with this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 January 2022
Thanks Jeff , the granny flat tenant doesnt share the back yard as i stated , he doesnt use the clothes line or any part of the back yard , although i have thought of fencing it off ! i maintain the yard myself , sorry for the misunderstanding ! also i have not mentioned Caves beach in my notes for my property at all , i will look at the ad on Stayz ! Scott
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the accommodation

Had a great stay at this property, it was very clean and everything was wonderfully set up. Will definitely be staying again next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

5 Stars!

Clean, accurate listing, exceptional communication with Scott and great location. As per the title, 5 stars!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place for Swansea / blacksmiths beach

Perfect place to stay for a nipper carnival at blacksmiths. Very clean and close proximity to everywhere Scott was a great host and would stay again if up in the area
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Newcastle Break

Very happy with our stay. Clean & tidy spacious nice size yard. Close to beaches, lake & shops. Recommend staying here.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, comfortable, central location

When we entered, we were greeted by a clean, bright and cozy home. Everything we needed was provided. The beds were comfortable. Wifi was available (essential with kids). The house was also centrally located, within minutes drive to a number of beaches. Only suggestion is to provide mini toiletries for one-off guest use (instead of big bottles that have already been opened and slightly used) and extra bath mats in the ensuite (with no shower doors, the vanity area gets easily wet). But aside from those minor comments, we had a great and enjoyable stay! Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Newly Renovated Dog Friendly House

4 nights of comfort - really likely this property - our kelpie loved the back yard and outside area - heaps of kitchen gear - the best house wide aircon for day and night comfort. We'll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 December 2020
Thanks for that Carl ! Looking forward to having you back !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family stay

The place was neat and clean without all the clutter which was great. Having the linen provided and having our pets with us was fabulous.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Great place to stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Swansea weekend

Very clean and comfortable. This is our second stay. House is set up well and great for families.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Property

Place was perfect for our getaway, clean, spacious, everything we needed and close to shops and amenities. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and spacious

A really nice spacious and clean property - very well equipped - just what we needed
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

GREAT LOCATION CLOSE TO ALL AMENITIES!

Great house to have a home away from home. The only down fall is secure backyard for kids to play around.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas 2019.

Very clean and homely, excellent location close to everything, Yorkie the neighbour was most helpful and friendly. The fish must have had a couple of days rest - o well, next time. The family loved the place with a return trip in the future. Cheers, Ken
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Thanks Ken Your welcome back anytime ! Hopefully the fishing will be better !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

Great property. Well decked out and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

The best
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

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