Title: Spotted Gum: Stunning, lakeside holiday house. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6047788&destination=Newcastle%2C+New+South+Wales%2C+Australia&selected=102332695&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Spotted Gum: Stunning, lakeside holiday house. ## Photo gallery for Spotted Gum: Stunning, lakeside holiday house. ![Fireplace - Spotted Gum: Stunning, lakeside holiday house. (Murrays Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102340000/102332700/102332695/1c458749.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Spotted Gum: Stunning, lakeside holiday house. (Murrays Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102340000/102332700/102332695/dfc0bdd0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Spotted Gum: Stunning, lakeside holiday house. (Murrays Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102340000/102332700/102332695/03b4356f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace - Spotted Gum: Stunning, lakeside holiday house. (Murrays Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102340000/102332700/102332695/6cbc8a28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace - Spotted Gum: Stunning, lakeside holiday house. (Murrays Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102340000/102332700/102332695/d17d4f08.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Spotted Gum: Stunning, lakeside holiday house. provides amenities like an adjacent golf course and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Spotted Gum: Stunning, lakeside holiday house. Spotted Gum is a relaxed beach-house home set amidst the beautiful bushland on the shores of Lake Macquarie. This architecturally designed home is centred around a huge private entertaining deck flanked by two separate living wings; four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and off-street parking for six vehicles. The house has uninterrupted views down through to bush to the lake, with direct access to the water via the garden path and close to several amazing beaches. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 22 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina - Near the sea - Next to a golf course - On a lake ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Electric car charging station ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123770000/123763100/123763075/de2ec7ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nine Acres Bush & Bay Haven with Pool access Murrays Beach - 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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-7467, 2281 ## About the area Located in Murrays Beach, a neighborhood in Newcastle, this vacation home is next to a golf course and on a lake. Lake Macquarie and Wallarah National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hunter Ice Skating Stadium and The Lake Macquarie Variety Playground. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling. [Visit our Newcastle travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Newcastle.dx6047788) [View more Vacation homes in Newcastle](https://www.expedia.ca/Newcastle-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6047788-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-33.11601%2C151.61415&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=izuo641Ml4bsY46euZRSioCCv8A=) Murrays Beach, NSW ### What's nearby - ![D MB Lakeshore 2 sea pan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054285/294b18e9-5309-4169-93aa-dfa393b07a16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Macquarie 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - ![Newcastle Beach showing general coastal views, landscape views and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635923089521/3e465cd1-fc1a-41cc-94da-d8df40b046b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Newcastle Beach 39 min drive \- 36.4 km - Wallarah National Park 16 min walk \- 1.4 km - Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area 5 min drive \- 2.3 km - John Hunter Hospital 30 min drive \- 30.7 km ### Getting around - Wyee Station 23 min drive - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) 56 min drive ### Restaurants - Swansea Hotel 5 min drive - Wangi Workers Club 42 min drive - Nords Wharf Trading Post 6 min drive - Hotel Wangi 44 min drive - Caves Beachside Hotel 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Spotted Gum: Stunning, lakeside holiday house. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Spotted Gum: Stunning, lakeside holiday house.? ### What time is check-out at Spotted Gum: Stunning, lakeside holiday house.? ### Where is Spotted Gum: Stunning, lakeside holiday house. located? ## Have a question? 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