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The Lake Guesthouse

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, Netflix, DVD player, streaming services
Interior
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
The Lake Guesthouse provides laundry facilities and more. Adventurous travelers may like the bicycling at this apartment. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4603 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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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

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • 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

  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Snorkeling 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
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Map
Budgewoi, NSW

What's nearby

  • Soldiers Beach - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Norah Head Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Lake Macquarie - 12 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Magenta Shores Beach - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Kooindah Waters Golf Club - 22 min drive - 19.9 km

Getting around

  • Wyee Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Domino's Pizza
  • ‪Norah Head - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Paradise Burgers - ‬7 min drive
  • Subway
  • ‪The Beachcomber Hotel - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lake Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lake Guesthouse?

As of Sept 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lake Guesthouse on Sept 3, 2025 start from CA $202.19, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Lake Guesthouse?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lake Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Lake Guesthouse located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within 3 mi (5 km) of Birdie Beach, Bird Island Nature Reserve, and Colongra Swamp Nature Reserve. Jenny Dixon Beach is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

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The Lake Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The lovely guesthouse was clean & quiet. It was easy to get in touch with Julie & she left some little treats for us when we arrived. The property was close to shops & the water. We had a very restful time away.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simon Lloyd

A lovely place to stayI will definitely check in again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shiba P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Budgewoi

Had a great stay! Very comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Easy, comfortable, unique and well equipped.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Above expectations!

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pornpayong K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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 :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mathew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neena S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adriu R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quite and comfortable.

Enjoyed the stay with lots of scenery around.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adriana G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Budgie Secret

This property exceeded our expectations. Photos don't do it justice. Cute, clean and exactly what we needed. Thanks you so much!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

troy c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent place to stay - Quiet Clean and Tidy, close to shops and beaches - Will stay again : ))

Seamless…
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022