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Absolute water jetty decks bbq’s kayaks billiards fab sunsets 55 min up freeway

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Summerland Point, NSW
  • Place, Ghosties Beach
  • Place, Lake Macquarie
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Blacksmiths Beach
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪72 min drive‬

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About the area

Summerland Point

A family-friendly stay in Summerland Point awaits you at this holiday home. You'll be steps from Lake Macquarie and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washer/dryer and free WiFi. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and home features 2 bathrooms, a balcony and a sofa bed. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a private garden and a TV are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a games room, a garden and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Summerland Point holiday home include Bird Island Nature Reserve and Moonee Beach.

What's nearby

  • Lake Macquarie - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area - 11 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Norah Head Lighthouse - 25 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Blacksmiths Beach - 26 min drive - 28.0 km
  • John Hunter Hospital - 47 min drive - 47.9 km

Getting around

  • Wyee Station - 18 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wangi Workers Club - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Coastal & Co Takeaway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Crystal Blue Takeaway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bay Hotel Motel - ‬31 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Absolute water jetty decks bbq’s kayaks billiards fab sunsets 55 min up freeway

Amazing waterfront, stunning sunsets, huge yards, huge decks, private jetty. Kayaks, paddles and dingy here and you can bring a boat, sail, cruise, swim, fish or simply bbq, chill and relax.

Starfish Cottage is perfect for singles, couples or family getaways.

Available after friends and family said it's too beautiful not to let others enjoy it, Starfish Cottage is less than an hour from the start of the freeway heading North.

Swim, sail, waterski, moor your boat at the private jetty, use the Cottage kayaks or dinghy, fish, walk, or simply toast the stunning sunsets on either the upstairs or downstairs large merbau decks and comfortable lounges while the lake shimmers in front of you.

The hardest decision will be shall we ski, sail or paddle now... or what book or newspaper shall we read next... and has that bottle chilled long enough?

Relax while the small kids splash in the shallow shores and the big kids use water toys (free use of kayaks and dinghy) dive off the jetty, sail if they're boat lovers or amuse themselves with the pool table, or watch either of the 2 TV's ( one absolutely huge!) or play cricket or footy on the truly massive waterfront lawn.

Water-skiers, sailors and fishers, will particularly appreciate being able to come right into the sandy beach of the waterfront or pull up at the jetty for disembarking.

There are plenty of lounges and chairs to star gaze at night and watch the spectacular shooting stars whilst listening to the clinking masts of the moored boats and watching for possums and hooting owls.

Equally Wifi, lots of books and board games will help wile away the hours.

Summerland Point fronting Frying Pan Bay has the best aspect of Lake Macquarie and Starfish Cottage is in the best street on the Coast with the longest block.

Beds include the super king size bed, queen bed, double and single bunk beds, two double sofa beds ( 1 in games room, 1 in lounge) that provide sleeping accommodation for 11 people.

Facilities include:

2 toilets/showers ( 1 up/1 down)
2 living areas (1 up/1 down)
3 bedrooms: Bedroom 1 with 1 super king bed,( with full water views), Bedroom 2 with 1 queen ( with water views), and Bedroom 3 with 1 double bed/single bunk above bed.
2 separate sofa beds,(downstairs games and lounge room)
2 large BBQ's - upstairs and downstairs decks
2 TV's,
Wifi
Well equipped BBQ's ( top deck and ground deck)
Well equipped kitchen ( Cutlery, plate, serving bowls, fry pans, rice cooker. toasters, glass coffee pots etc).
2 large fridges ( 1 up and 1 down)
upstairs deck dining and BBQ
downstairs deck and industrial BBQ and lower deck dining tables.

A washing machine and dryer mean all those towels and swimsuits can be easily refreshed for the next day.

The air conditioning unit as well as fans and the lake breeze provide excellent cooling in warmer months while Winter on the water is truly ambiant with new air conditioning and electric heaters making Lake watching, book reading and game afternoons an absolute delight.

Charmingly freshly decorated in a starfish/beach/nautical theme on the magnificent largest salt water lake in the Southern hemisphere and providing plenty of places to explore in your boat, Starfish Cottage will seem like a million miles away from your normal life.

Equally it is close enough to have friends up for lunch, duck over to the Hunter Valley to the Vineyards, make the short drive to the beautiful beaches of Catherine Hill Bay or Caves Beach, dive down to the Entrance, Terrigal or Avoca for something different or meander to the local Summerland Point or Gwandalan Italian or Thai restaurants.

If staying casual and living the great Aussie dream of cooking on the BBQ for breakfast, lunch and dinner sounds like heaven, then there's always fresh supplies from the supermarket a quick stroll around the waterfront.

The local liquor shop, petrol station, hot bread shop, hot seafood and good old fashioned Aussie hamburger ( with beetroot if you fancy it) and local Thai takeaway ensure your stay at Starfish Cottage is going to be congratulating yourself on your time out to smell the roses and appreciate how beautiful life at Lake Macquarie, so close to Sydney, is.

If you are feeling energetic or simply had enough of your motorised watersports you can always walk straight from the front of water around the beautiful 5km lakeside walk, paddle across the bay to the park, or grab your bike and follow the trails to Gwandalan or around to the local cordoned off swimming area at the picturesque Sandy Beach.


Mums and dads, small children, teenagers, in-laws, state and international visitors will all love Starfish Cottage.
It provides a fantastic taste of Australian waterfront living that you'll be planning when you can come back to as soon as you arrive.


Location and Attractions

Waterfront literally in your huge front yard..Local parks playgrounds and bushland just a short a quick drive

Only a drive away.....

Swansea (10 min)
Fraser Park Beach (7min)
Catherine Hill Bay Beach (7min)
Caves Beach (10 min)
The Vineyards at the Hunter Valley (40 min)
The Entrance (25 min)
Terrigal/Avoca (30 min)
Tuggerah ( 20 min)
Newcastle (35min)
Raffertys Resort and Restaurant (10 min)

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video game console
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total
  • Food and water bowls

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 2259, PID-STRA-9939

Property is also known as

64306

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Absolute water jetty decks bbq’s kayaks billiards fab sunsets 55 min up freeway?

The closest beach to Absolute water jetty decks bbq’s kayaks billiards fab sunsets 55 min up freeway is Ghosties Beach (7.4 km).

Does Absolute water jetty decks bbq’s kayaks billiards fab sunsets 55 min up freeway have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Absolute water jetty decks bbq’s kayaks billiards fab sunsets 55 min up freeway family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground, an arcade and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Absolute water jetty decks bbq’s kayaks billiards fab sunsets 55 min up freeway is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Absolute water jetty decks bbq’s kayaks billiards fab sunsets 55 min up freeway?

No, Absolute water jetty decks bbq’s kayaks billiards fab sunsets 55 min up freeway does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Absolute water jetty decks bbq’s kayaks billiards fab sunsets 55 min up freeway?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Absolute water jetty decks bbq’s kayaks billiards fab sunsets 55 min up freeway?

Furry friends are welcome at Absolute water jetty decks bbq’s kayaks billiards fab sunsets 55 min up freeway, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

Is there a golf course on site at Absolute water jetty decks bbq’s kayaks billiards fab sunsets 55 min up freeway?

There is a golf course next to Absolute water jetty decks bbq’s kayaks billiards fab sunsets 55 min up freeway.

Absolute water jetty decks bbq’s kayaks billiards fab sunsets 55 min up freeway Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay and our families enjoyed very much. Great place to spend a relaxed and undisturbed weekend away
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great quiet place to stay with stunning views across the bay and beautiful sunsets I would highly recommend this house
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona S.

Beautiful house perfect for families

We had a fantastic weekend getaway at this lovely house! From the moment we arrived, we were captivated by the amazing layout and breathtaking views that surrounded us. The open spaces created a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for relaxation and family bonding.One of the highlights of our stay was the opportunity to explore the water with the boat and canoes provided. Paddling along the serene surroundings gave us a sense of tranquility and allowed us to fully appreciate the beautiful birds that flitted about — a delightful experience for nature lovers!While the house does show some signs of wear, it was undeniably comfortable and functional. Everything we needed was at our fingertips, especially in the well-equipped kitchen, which made meal preparation a breeze.Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our time here and would highly recommend staying at this property. It's the perfect spot for a relaxing retreat, where you can appreciate nature and enjoy quality time with loved ones. We can't wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

Lake Macquarie waterfront

Beautiful view and bay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle B.

Wonderful location

Lovely location for family getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Caroline W.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Property tired needs some TLC

Amazing view, but that’s about where it ended for us. Driveway was flooded on arrival, two large decks covered in branches, leaves and flowers so I spent 30minutes cleaning the huge lower deck area, chairs and BBQ just so I could start relaxing at the property. Spider webs on the lounges upstairs so didn’t feel like sitting on them. Carpet old and worn. Pool table is great. Jetty is good thou completely covered in bird poo so watch your step. Kitchen and upstairs bathroom clean and organised. $755pn not worth staying at this property. We stayed at a 5 bedroom house with a pool and huge games room just up the road same street that was Absolutely amazing for similar price little back from the water! Fairly disappointing. I wouldn’t stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Lakehouse

This is a really great property for a relaxing holiday. Comfortable beds and plenty of space and activities. Leisa was a great host. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona M.

Liked: Cleanliness

So relaxing

Our family of 6 stayed over the Easter long weekend and slept, ate, kayaked, fished, kayaked some more, ate whilst looking at the gorgeous view, relaxed some more, played some board games, had many competitive games of pool, checked out the local bakery and Chinese/Thai takeaways, chatted, played some cricket on the grass, kayaked across to the other side of the bay and slept some more. A very much needed break from Sydney and work and was exactly what we all needed to unwind and recharge into the new week. Thanks so much Leisa for a house well equipped with all we needed to do this!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

kelly h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Take us back

What a wonderful spot to come together with family and friends to enjoy a beautiful view, time out on the water and good old fashioned fun. Such a homey place that you won’t want to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely family break

The property is lovely, we had a great time relaxing, playing pool and enjoying the view.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark D., 1 Warwick Parade Castle Hill

Liked: Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent Mark

The location is amazing, perfect for family. Fun times on the kayaks and bout. This was second time we enjoyed this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekender

Loved getting away for the weekend. Perfect place just to stop ……… and enjoy the ones you love! Very relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M., Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely gorgeous

10/10. I can not fault this gorgeous house. The location is amazing. It's so quiet and safe. Perfect for a family or a friend's getaway. Super clean and the host was really lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Little Slice of Paradise

Excellent location, right on the water. excellent facilities, dogs had fully enclosed yard and tethers where needed. Family enjoyed kyaking etc, just lovely.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark D., 1 Warwick Parade Castle Hill

Liked: Cleanliness

Good Weekend at Suumerland

Property location is very good very convinient close to the shop good access to the water good view
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

HENRY D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous relaxing getaway

We had a wonderful time at the Starfish with its amazing waterfront. The kids and adults were entertained with the pool room, fun times on the kayaks and the spacious backyard. It was like home away from home. Looking forward to coming back in the future. Thank you Leisa.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness

This was our third year and it only gets better every year.

Looking forward to next year. The improvements of adding a front deck made a good difference.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

John K.

Great place to stay

If you love the water and everything within walking distance and fantastic sunsets this is the place to stay .
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barb H.

Liked: Cleanliness

The ultimate relax

Absolutely fantastic location to unwind with family and friends. A beautiful location right on the lake, a massive lawn to play on, throw the ball and hang out with the pets. Kayaks and tinny to explore the lake from your own jetty. Everything was at hand, things we didn’t even know we needed. Fully stocked kitchen, even with essentials like tea, coffee, cooking spray and marinades. Very well appointed for linens and blankets and everything for dining and afternoon grazing boards. Perfect spot to explore locally, within walking distance of great Chinese and Thai nearby along with the local bakery and fabulous homewares shop, sporties club, and supermarket! Thank you so much, we will be back for sure as this is our new summer vacation spot!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family weekend away

We love it here. This was our third visit as a family and every time has been amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary I., Sydney NSW Australian

Liked: Cleanliness

Starfish Cottage

Such a peaceful haven, large waterfront with wharf, wonderful views. Leisa even texted us on how to find the scenic walk to the bakery and cafe. Hope to come back, lots of outdoor chairs and table by the water great for a family reunion.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheree B., Wattle Grove

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful family long weekend

Lovely, relaxing 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Merilyn I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Our stay was enjoyable despite the storm conditions. As a flood event sweep through NSW we were high and dry, warm and comfortable. It’s good to know a waterfront property remains above the flood level. We were all happy enough inside for a couple of days and then the location was simply perfect when the weather cleared. My favourite was taking the kayaks out for a sunset “cruise” around the bay. Thanks for sharing your beautiful house with us Leisa.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic stay

Property is great. Incredible views and facilities. The sunsets and sunrises are breathtaking. Would love to stay in summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Serene and peaceful stay and stunning views!

Thank you very much Leisa for sharing your home! There was so much to do and the three nights stay was just too short. Our four young ones especially loved to play on the grass, splash in the shallow water, kayaking, riding in the dingy, or digging in the sand. We parents loved joining in too or relaxing by the water or on the deck as we watched on. Best is that all of this is literally on the doorstep and both the upper deck and lower deck were well used. The kids even learnt how to play pool. I can see us coming again and again as it's perfect even for older kids. The views are stunning and the neighbours and surrounds were so peaceful and serene. Convenient also having a small local shopping area a minute's drive or several minutes stroll. Inside the house was very well maintained and quite modern. Convenient having a washer and dryer in the laundry, and a hills hoist outside too to dry in the sun. I also liked that the backyard was quite large and fenced so that the kids can still run outside if we weren't able to be with them at the waterfront. Only downside was that we had to go back home... but we'll definitely be back again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022