2B at Swansea - cosy cottage, outdoor pet friendly

Lakeshores Accommodation is a family owned, locally based holiday rental company that has been looking after guests and holiday homes around Lake Macquarie since 1996. What started with just a couple of family properties has grown into a small, hands on team that lives, works, and plays in the same streets and beaches our guests come to enjoy.

We are not a big corporate agency, we are local people who know the area and the homes we manage. You will often find us checking properties ourselves, meeting trades on site, and making sure each home is guest ready, rather than relying on cleaners alone to do the property management work.

We love welcoming couples, families, workers, and of course their dogs, to relaxed and well presented homes like 2B@Swansea. Our focus is on honest communication, clean and comfortable stays, and sharing local tips so you can make the most of your time by the lake and at nearby Caves Beach.

When you book with Lakeshores, you are supporting a local family business that genuinely cares about your stay and about the owners who trust us with their homes.

Swansea sits at the entrance to Lake Macquarie, where the lake flows out to the Pacific Ocean. Guests can enjoy calm lake waters for kayaking, paddleboarding and family swims, as well as easy access to surf beaches like Blacksmiths and Caves Beach just a few minutes away.

With Swansea Channel, nearby boat ramps and plenty of foreshore, the area is a favourite for boating, sailing and fishing, from casual jetty fishing to serious offshore trips. Lake Macquarie is Australia’s largest coastal saltwater lake, so there’s always somewhere sheltered to explore.

Swansea has that laid back coastal town vibe, but still offers everyday essentials: supermarkets, cafés, bakeries, pubs, takeaway, chemists and bottle shops all within a short drive or easy walk from most holiday homes

From Swansea you can quickly reach Blacksmiths Beach, Caves Beach and its famous sea caves, Pelican foreshore, Belmont Baths, plus scenic walking and cycling trails like the Fernleigh Track. It’s a great jumping off point for day trips around the whole Lake Macquarie region

Located around 90 minutes north of Sydney and about 30 minutes south of Newcastle, Swansea is close enough for a weekend escape yet feels a world away from city traffic and noise.

✦ Private, self contained cottage - Tucked behind its own private street access with off street parking, 2B@Swansea feels like your own little hideaway rather than part of a busy complex.

✦ Flexible, family friendly sleeping - With a queen bed in the main bedroom and two bunk beds in the second bedroom, it works well for families, friends, or workers sharing who still want a simple, affordable base.

✦ Dog friendly - Dogs are welcome to stay outside in the fenced yard, so guests can bring their furry friend along.

✦ Cosy and practical for longer stays - The cottage has a kitchenette with gas cooktop, full size fridge, microwave, a spacious combined bathroom and laundry, and an air conditioned lounge with TV, making it just as suitable for short breaks as for work trips or extended stays.

✦ Walk to lake, pool and flat trails - Guests can stroll to the local heated pool, Swansea Bridge and flat walking paths along the water, or take a short drive to Caves Beach and its sea caves, giving them both lake and beach options from one convenient spot.

✦ Quiet, relaxed location - Set in a peaceful pocket of Swansea, 2B@Swansea offers a calm place to come home to after a day out on the lake or at the beach, while still being close to shops, cafés and services.