About this property

Elegant Accommodation: By the Lake - Lake Macquarie in Booragul offers a comfortable apartment with one bedroom and a living room. Guests enjoy a swimming pool with stunning views, a lush garden, and a spacious terrace. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Modern Amenities: The apartment features a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and a work desk. Additional facilities include free bicycles, outdoor seating areas, and family rooms. Free on-site private parking ensures convenience for all visitors. Prime Location: Located 37 km from Newcastle Airport, the property is a short walk from Marmong Point Marina. Nearby attractions include Royal Motor Yacht Club Toronto (5 km) and Lake Macquarie Yacht Club Marina (16 km). Guests appreciate the scenic lake views and the delicious breakfast provided by the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sarah
    Australia Australia
    Hosts were very friendly and welcoming - giving a detailed tour of the property.
  • Kerry
    Australia Australia
    Location by the lake and view :personal touches and amenities in a spacious unit .
  • Rochelle
    Australia Australia
    Breakfast goodies were lovely, saved me having to go to the shops. My daughter and I stayed as we has family close by. We weren't in the accommodation much just to sleep so was nice having some nice blankets and a cosy,.clean place to return to....
  • Dallas
    Australia Australia
    We had a wonderful stay at this apartment! The location was absolutely perfect, with easy access to local attractions, shops, and public transport—everything was right at my doorstep. The breakfast was a standout—fresh, delicious, and a great way...
  • Paul
    Australia Australia
    The property was clean, tidy and spacious, the hosts respected our privacy and the breakfast portions were generous. It was centrally located for our purposes being close to the Marmong Point marina. It was easy to travel to Toronto or Warner's...
  • Sue
    Australia Australia
    We loved that the property is situated directly across from the lake enabling us to sit, relax and enjoy the view. Our hosts Max and Gabrielle provided an excellent array of food to have during our stay. Fresh fruit, eggs, yoghurt, milk, breads...
  • Tim
    Australia Australia
    The breakfast selection was great and the quantity of food supplied way more than we could possibly eat! The location was perfect overlooking a park setting beside the lake facing north
  • Yvonne
    Australia Australia
    Wonderful selection of breakfast foods. Didn’t want for anything. Good location across the road from lake & walking track.
  • Terri
    Australia Australia
    The location is beautiful. Max.was a lovely gentleman. Having breakfast supplies was a lovely treat. It is a great place for a getaway, especially with the private pool. We will definitely be booking again in the near future
  • Boland
    Australia Australia
    Excellent location and lovely array of breakfast options.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Gabrielle and Max

9.8
Host review score
Gabrielle and Max
By the Lake is located in Booragul, Lake Macquarie NSW - half an hour from Newcastle The house is a double story house with the bottom floor, fully self contained available for short-term stays Continental breakfast, tea & coffee is provided along with a fully equipped kitchen
A short walk to Lake Macquarie Art Gallery and Awaba House Cafe. Awaba Jetty where Lake MAC cruises pick up and drop off. The start of the Booragul to Eleebana shared pathway, great for a bike ride - 18km Short drive or walk to Marmong Point Marina and Sea Plane hire. 500 metre to Rowing Club and Sailing Club. Close to Warners Bay which has a large range of cafes and restaurants.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

By the Lake - Lake Macquarie takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
AUD 30 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 50 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform By the Lake - Lake Macquarie in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.

License number: PID-STRA-12089