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On the lake at Penguin Mews: Ground floor pet friendly

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A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a chair, a kitchen area with white cabinets, and large windows offering a view of a parking area and water body.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in microwave, oven, and a large island.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with sheer curtains.
A paved outdoor area with a wooden bench and picnic table, a sign for 'Penguin News', and a view of parked cars and a flagpole.
A rectangular swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a brick border. There are two white lounge chairs and a small table near the pool.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Merimbula Boardwalk

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Merimbula, NSW
  • Place, Merimbula Imlay Historical Society
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Merimbula Marina
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Merimbula Boardwalk
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Merimbula, NSW (MIM)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Merimbula

Located in Merimbula, this apartment is on the waterfront. Merimbula Marina and Pambula Merimbula Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Short Point Recreation Reserve and Bournda Nature Reserve. Spencer Park Beach and Magic Mountain Recreational Park are also worth visiting.
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Merimbula, NSW

What's nearby

  • Merimbula Imlay Historical Society - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Merimbula Marina - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Merimbula Boardwalk - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Magic Mountain Recreational Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Main Beach Recreation Reserve - 2 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Merimbula, NSW (MIM) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Club Sapphire Merimbula - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fleetwood Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sunny’s Kiosk - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bar Superette - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does On the lake at Penguin Mews: Ground floor pet friendly have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at On the lake at Penguin Mews: Ground floor pet friendly?

As of 9 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at On the lake at Penguin Mews: Ground floor pet friendly on 14 November 2026 start from NZ$623, 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.

Is On the lake at Penguin Mews: Ground floor pet friendly pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at On the lake at Penguin Mews: Ground floor pet friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at On the lake at Penguin Mews: Ground floor pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On the lake at Penguin Mews: Ground floor pet friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is On the lake at Penguin Mews: Ground floor pet friendly located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Merimbula Imlay Historical Society and Merimbula Marina. Merimbula Boardwalk and Spencer Park Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved our stay in Merimbula.Accommodation was directly across from the water and only a block from shopping and restaurants.Highly recommend this accommodation to anyone
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 October 2025
Thanks for the review Melinda. So glad you enjoyed your stay. Kindest Lisa and the team at Merimbula Holiday Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay at pg

Great location.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2024
We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Kindest Lisa & the team at Merimbula Holiday Rentals
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Positives- 1 block from shops /restaurants- view across lake- off street parking- pet friendlyDown side- horrible musty smell, managed to dissipate in living room once we got the jammed living door open but not from the second bedroom or WC, suspect the sisten maybe leaking and the cause.The apartment could do with a refurbish to address:- dated 1970s decor espicially the besser brick walls - damaged furniture - dining table- damaged furnishings - holes in kitchen floor covering and curtains- hard, small double bed.From a booking management perspective:- cleaning could be improved - dirty courtyard, dirty frypan and utensils, limited our use of self catering;- early check out at 9.30 required which is unusual, normally 10 or 11am.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

It was quiet, relaxing close to all shops short trip to Pambula to do boogy boarding. Will be back
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay! Hopefully get to have you again in the future! Kindest Lisa and the team at Merimbula Holiday Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mid-Week at Penguin Mews

I like staying at Penguin Mews because of its location and ease of parking. Yes it's getting a bit old now but it still offers the same sensational view of the lake so I can watch the tides come and go. I'll be back, cheers
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2024
Thank you so much for your great review! Hope to see you again soon :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Penguin mews

Great location, bed and lounge suite defeinatly needs updating , was pretty uncomfortable. A few changes would make this apartment so much better.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication with the host, when needed, was great. The location was fabulous, really can't beat it - just a 2min stroll to the centre of town, water views, your own parking space. Huge sliding doors that open to the front sitting area, where there's a picnic table - great for your morning coffee. The unit itself is older style and the furniture a bit dated, but it's clean, comfortable and had everything we needed (fridge, stove and oven, microwave, dishwasher, smart tv, wifi, washing machine, split system for heating/cooling). We had our dog with us, it was very dog friendly. My only suggestion for personal preference is to bring a foam topper for your bed if you don't like a firmer mattress (I like soft beds, I brought my topper, and was completely comfortable with that). We will definitely be back.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Excellent location!

Excellent location, across from the water; quick stroll to shops and restaurants. Unit is accessible and has good amenities with all necessary kitchen supplies, microwave, stove and oven, full sized fridge and freezer and dishwasher. Unit also has a washing machine in the bathroom, heated towel rack and hair dryer. The cleanliness of the unit was lacking in the kitchen, living area and water closet, but the beds were very clean. As other reviews mentioned this unit is in need of a refresh. Communication with property management was excellent; very prompt and effective. Check in and check out were also very easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Did not match images in stayz

Location was the best thing about this stay. Condition of property was poorly maintained. Furniture was damaged carpet had big visible stains. Couch was not vacuumed and found dirt under the cushions. Courtyard was unappealing to say the least and had rotting fence palings and leaf litter. Needed a complete makeover.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

We loved our stay, thankyou!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome location !

Awesome part of town .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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