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Designer Retro Beach Shack on the lakefront

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Beach
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6110 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Lake Tabourie, NSW
  • Place, Meroo National Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Mollymook Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Surfside Beach
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the area

Lake Tabourie

Located in Lake Tabourie, this vacation home is by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Meroo National Park and Lake Tabourie. .This vacation home is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Wairo Beach and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Turmeil Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Meroo National Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mollymook Beach - 15 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Surfside Beach - 27 min drive - 50.1 km
  • Batemans Bay Marina - 29 min drive - 52.0 km
  • Hyams Beach - 57 min drive - 83.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Rosie Oats - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Fish Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Luci's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tuckerbox - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tucker Box Takeaway - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Designer Retro Beach Shack on the lakefront

A beautifully designed FUN house on the lakefront with playful, inspiring interiors and gardens designed by Landscape Architect Brendan Moar, in one of the best spots right on the lake at Lake Tabourie on the stunning South Coast of NSW.

This shack has been transformed into one of Lake Tabouries most exciting new additions. A recent transformation, the shack (now, more than ever) captures the spirit and fun of classic Australian beach house life. The shack opens up via bifolds, french doors and louvres to embrace it's beautiful surroundings. The verandah has a stunning aspect out across the lakeside garden and over Lake Tabourie. A fire pit/bbq/hammock takes centre stage of the lakeside garden and will become the focus of your evenings at the lake. The gardens are fully fenced and every part has somewhere to sit, and take it all in. Feel free to help yourself to the herb garden.

There is no TV, but there is WiFi, so you can stay connected and watch NetFlix if you must. There are board games and an awesome record player and a pretty damn fine vinyl collection. The shack is a thoughtfully put together interior (and exterior) and we ask that you be respectful and treat it with love and as you would if it were own. Vibe is an important part of your whole experience, so by night be sure to the advantage of all the greats lamps and dimmers on all the light switchers - HA! ever read that in an AIRbnb thingo before?

Right on the lake, you can fish from your front yard, or take out one of the two kayaks and cruise around Lake Tabourie or out to the beach. Simply walking to the beach (which takes about 7 minutes) is a beautiful experience, along the lake edge through stunning Australian South Coast bush. Lake Tabourie has a very special nostalgic spirit that is becoming rarer and rarer to find. Quiet and peaceful, its a place for making and sharing beautiful hearty meals, exploring on foot or taking trips by car to countless world class beaches, lakes, estuaries, and bush walks (or 'hikes' as the kids under 35 insist on calling them now)

SLEEPING SPACES - IMPORTANT!!!! Please note there are limited options on this website to accurately describe the sleeping spaces so here goes - There are TWO bedrooms and a SLEEP OUT. Both bedrooms have a queen size bed. The sleep-out/sunroom opens off the front yellow bedroom (refer to the photos) and has a yellow and white striped queen size floor mattress which is very comfortable.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Music library
  • Netflix
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,184 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-16109, 2539

Property is also known as

Designer Retro Beach Shack Lakefront House Lake Tabourie

Designer Retro Beach Shack Lakefront Lake Tabourie

Designer Retro Beach Shack Lakefront

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Designer Retro Beach Shack on the Lakefront Lake Tabourie

Designer Retro Beach Shack on the lakefront Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

HAYDEN K.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay, the location is excellent with a great view over the lake and the cottage is so well equipped. We loved the retro style and listening to records while relaxing on the verandah.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Always welcoming - house was just beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our second trip back to this perfect little place. A lovely relaxing time made all the better for no TV and some old school board games. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Todd M.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Always a winner.

Our third visit. This time it really rained! We still enjoyed swimming at nearby beaches and cooking local produce. And the record player…Whilst it’s basic it’s brilliant!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Keith M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outside

The garden needs a bit of tidying up and repair
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great retro beach shack

Loved our stay here. There was wonderful attention to detail in this retro shack. So good to find somewhere on the coast that hasn't been turned into a generic brick venereal or a McMansion. Very comfortable, stylish, great garden and stunning spot on the lake. Perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tabourie Lakehouse

Fantastic- just as Linda remiss a small child - beautiful location and the retro style was quirky but really enjoyable. A fly screen here and there wouldn’t hurt but we’ll be back
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy,, beachy life

Loved staying here! easy to relax into a week of downtime with the view straight onto the lake, walking to the beach, house is well supplied with nice linen, kitchen stuff, a record player and great vinyl collection, kayaks, and two bathrooms which made life with our teenagers simple. Not to mention it’s the suavest looking holiday rental I’ve ever stayed in.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Retro Relax and Unwind

Had a truly relaxing break. Thankyou.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Stewart L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Retro Holiday

We loved this property, it had all we required. We are regulars to Tabourie and were very pleasantly surprised by the coolness coming of the Lake/Ocean on those hot days. We had everything we needed and all the little details we excellent. Especially the Record player and Hammock!! Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brendan and Josh's place is amazing. It's in an excellent location with beautiful views, terrific access to the lake and a short walk to the beach. With windows and doors that fully fold back, it welcomes the outside in. We loved using the kayaks provided and relaxing on the outdoor lounges on the verandah. The fairy lights made for a magical night-time atmosphere. With the landscaping design of the gardens and the retro styling of the home, this is the perfect combination for a wonderful holiday destination!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bianca R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Home

This beautiful house provided us with a much needed respite from face paced life. Brendan was amazing to deal with, the house was so inviting as we arrived with all the finishing touches covered. There is amazing access to the lake and beach. This place really is special! I could not recommend this stay more highly. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly L.

Liked: Cleanliness

A perfect place to unwind

What a great beach house, everything in the house, garden and location is superb. One of the best holiday homes we have stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Cristian V.

Liked: Cleanliness

5th birthday celebrations

Great location, quiet neighbourhood, great gardens & fire pit, excellent record collection, 2 bathroom s, ambient outdoor lighting, some classic retro furnishings, kayaks & lifevests,
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Loo T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Position and charm

Delightful, quirky, interesting, arty, inspiring. Magnificent setting right on Lake Tabourie. It would be easy not to go anywhere else when staying here, but at least the very short and lovely wander to the great beach. The owners have renovated this cottage in a way that brings it into the now but still keeping the 'then' of when it was built (1950s or 60s?) and the rest of the decades since then. Charming and inviting garden front and back make enjoying this place inside and out effortless.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend get together.

Great vinyl record collection!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous retro cottage

We absolutely loved the cottage. All the retro details are just gorgeous and everything is catered for. The location on the waterfront is so pretty. We enjoyed the firepit, read a book in the hammock and also used the kayaks. It was perfect. Would love to come back. Lisa
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing lakeside holiday

Exactly what was promised. Property was clean and tidy with easy access to the lake in a quiet street.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brendan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely lakeside cottage

We were very unlucky with the weather, but the cottage was a really cozy space to watch the rain falling on the lake. We had a really relaxing stay, listening to records, playing board games, going for a few walks and taking the kayaks out on the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Audrey W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Lake house

We had a great time in this cute house! The boys went fishing and caught a few fishes! I enjoyed listening to the disc record! Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

Liked: Cleanliness

An absolute diamond of a property. An escape back to the simple and beautiful life. Music and nature

Brendan was a pleasure to deal with and always replied promptly to any query I had. The property was to die for, so much thought has gone into it. Pure bliss!

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, peaceful retreat

Absolutely fabulous week at the Lake Tabourie. Hope to stay there many more times
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

Liked: Cleanliness

A special place to nourish the soul

This was our 2nd stay at the lake house, and we will continue to return forever more. There is something so special about this place. It is a place of serenity and healing. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid Z., Coogee

Liked: Cleanliness

Bliss on toast

The house is in a great location with very calming views over the lake at the front and an equally beautiful view out the back over the beautiful garden. The beach is a short bushwalk away and we loved using the canoes. The retro design makes the house very comfortable and it is very light and airy.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020