With a stay at this apartment in Budgewoi, you'll be by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Macquarie and Birdie Beach. .This apartment is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Bird Island Nature Reserve and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Colongra Swamp Nature Reserve.
Kooindah Waters Golf Club - 22 min drive - 19.9 km
Getting around
Wyee Station - 11 min drive
Restaurants
Domino's Pizza - 13 min drive
Norah Head - 5 min drive
Paradise Burgers - 7 min drive
Subway - 13 min drive
The Beachcomber Hotel - 7 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Lake Guesthouse
Welcome to our beautiful Lake Guesthouse (entire place) - Located in quiet street with views over lake. - Most suitable for couples and small families. - Comfortable king bed and queen sofabed. - Kitchen appliances incl coffee pod machine. - Ceiling fans in all rooms and air conditioning. - Easy walk to beach, park & shops - Walking/bike path around lake - 2 bikes available - Free Wifi/Netflix - Lockup garage, offstreet parking - Private Bathroom on GROUND floor - Powder room upstairs
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop and a microwave. A Smart television with Netflix is provided, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
This smoke-free apartment features snorkeling nearby, surfing/body boarding nearby, and kayaking nearby. Recreational activities include windsurfing nearby.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1.5 private bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
Netflix
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Streaming services
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Climate control
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a village
Near a health/beauty spa
Near the sea
Things to do
Bicycles
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Bicycles
Unit size: 603 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
The Lake Guesthouse Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 17 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Simon L.
11 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Simon Lloyd
A lovely place to stayI will definitely check in again
Simon L.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Patrick W., tomakin south coast NSW Australia
10 Mar 2025
bonza stay
We had an excellent time with family and friends.. Julie was very friendly and polite. walking distance to everywhere. Cottage is cosy and comfortable and that's what we enjoyed. would stay again no worries!
Patrick W.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laura W.
19 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Budgewoi
Had a great stay! Very comfortable!
Laura W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey C.
14 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Jeffrey C.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sam
9 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Sam
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mathew S.
2 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great little place.
Short 1 night stay.
Very cosy little place with everything you need.
Little treats thrown in and Julie was kind enough to give the kids some Easter eggs.
Short walk to lake and shops .
Beds were comfy also.
Thanks.
Mathew S.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robyn P.
28 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Short last minute accommodation
This was a stopover in our way further north. The accommodation was so lovely we would have been happy to stay longer! Very welcoming with extra little touches, very comfortable with everything we needed and more. Easy access, great communication and a beautiful setting. A wonderful find!
Great location, close to shops and restaurants. Host very easy to communicate with. Accommodation above all expectations, tastefully appointed, everything catered for. Loved the king size bed! Will be back for the next dance comp.
Lisa K.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Shiba P.
22 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding place to stay in Budgewoi,Great surrounding and best place for small family
Outstanding place to stay,great surroundings,best place for small family highly recommended
Shiba P.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Catherine
8 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property. Better than photos. Located on gorgeous lake in Budgewoi. Walking distance to local restaurant. Thoughtful additions by hosts (chocolates and juice). We were only there for one night before a local trail running event, but wished we had booked for longer. Definitely recommended.
Catherine
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Neena S.
4 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic start of the year
The property is perfect for small family. It has all the basic appliances and utensils. Quiet location, near from beaches and shops this cozy place is a gem. My little enjoyed little treats 🍫left 😊. We enjoyed our stay and had a great time.
Neena S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Adriu R.
26 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Quite and comfortable.
Enjoyed the stay with lots of scenery around.
Adriu R.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Pornpayong K.
31 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beyond our expectations
The Lakehouse is the first and only place that has surprised us with all the little details to make our stay most comfortable. The place is cosy, quiet, warm, sparkling clean and conveniently located right next to a walking/cycling track on the peaceful lakeshore. We had nice bike rides both in the morning and evening.
We were also lucky to stay on a clear new moon night and we could actually see some falling stars from the balcony!
My pre-teen sons are undoubtedly most impressed with their stay. Who would have thought of leaving some chocolate and juice boxes to make them feel welcome? Apparently Julie and Richard did :)
Pornpayong K.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Rhonda W.
28 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING
Have stayed at many of these types of accommodations in this area and others, but all I can say is WOW, Julie and Lemmon are exceptional hosts, they have thought of everything including chocolate and desert in the freezer, will definitely be back.
Rhonda W.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Adriana G.
27 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Budgie Secret
This property exceeded our expectations. Photos don't do it justice. Cute, clean and exactly what we needed. Thanks you so much!
Adriana G.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
troy c.
21 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place to stay - Quiet Clean and Tidy, close to shops and beaches - Will stay again : ))
Seamless…
troy c.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
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