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Lakefront Retreat-Water Frontage-Canoe-Pet--Walk to Beach/Town-Peaceful & Quiet

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Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Living area
Room
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Merimbula, NSW
  • Spencer Park Beach
    6 min walk
  • Merimbula Imlay Historical Society
    9 min walk
  • Merimbula Marina
    15 min walk
  • Merimbula, NSW (MIM)
    4 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Main Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Lakefront Retreat-Water Frontage-Canoe-Pet--Walk to Beach/Town-Peaceful & Quiet

Unbeatable location and hidden gem in the heart of Merimbula.

Offering Back Lake water frontage with your own canoe to explore the large waterway or paddle to Short Point for a swim or fish. Spencer Park & your choice of beaches or town just a 3-10 minute flat stroll away.

Total privacy with reserve on two sides and amazing bird and wild life all viewed from the expansive deck. Many a happy hour is spent entertained by the visiting birdlife or watching the kangaroos swim across the lake.

This renovated 3 bedroom home comfortably sleeps 6.
The modern kitchen is well equipped to put your chefing skills to the test.

Relaxe in the large bath tub to end your perfect day

This property has a strict "No Party Policy"

ONE PET DOG IS WELCOME - Kennel provided

Come share our little slice of paradise with the best deck in Merimbula.

3 Bedroom - 3 x Queen bedrooms

Fully equipped Kitchen - Inductions Cooktop/Oven - Estelle Cookware and Global Knives including a Dishwasher

Flat Screen TV, Netflix

Leather Lounges seat 8 and reverse cycle AC

Washing Machine and Clothes Dryer

Bathroom with generous Shower and large Bath Tub
2nd toilet in Laundry

All Linen and Bath Towels supplied

WIRELESS Internet - Unlimited for your Netflix enjoyment

Canoe available for your Back Lake paddle or give fishing a go

Merimbula has some of the best beaches on the East Coast.
They offer swimming, surfing, prawning and fantastic fishing from the beach, estuary or take a boat out in the ocean. Numerous fishing charters are also available as well as Dolphin and Whale watching.

There are 5 Golf Courses within a 30 minute drive.

The area is surrounded by National Parks with Mimosa to the north and Ben Boyd to the south. Great for the four wheel drive enthusiasts or some nature spotting.

Property manager

Susan Podger

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Dog allowed inside (not on furniture or bedding) if you are happy to vacuum & mop on departure as not all our guests are animal lovers

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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-4238

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Merimbula

Located in Merimbula, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Merimbula Marina and Tura Beach Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Spencer Park Beach and Merimbula Aquarium. Travelling with kids? Consider Magic Mountain Recreational Park and Potoroo Palace. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Merimbula, NSW

What's nearby

  • Merimbula Marina - 15 min walk
  • Short Point Recreation Reserve - 20 min walk
  • Merimbula Boardwalk - 20 min walk
  • Merimbula Aquarium - 3 min drive
  • Magic Mountain Recreational Park - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Merimbula, NSW (MIM) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wild Rye's Roastery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Merimbula RSL Club - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Short Point Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Toast Cafe Bar Pambula - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Retreat-Water Frontage-Canoe-Pet--Walk to Beach/Town-Peaceful & Quiet pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Retreat-Water Frontage-Canoe-Pet--Walk to Beach/Town-Peaceful & Quiet?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Retreat-Water Frontage-Canoe-Pet--Walk to Beach/Town-Peaceful & Quiet?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Retreat-Water Frontage-Canoe-Pet--Walk to Beach/Town-Peaceful & Quiet located?

This family-friendly Merimbula holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Spencer Park Beach and Merimbula Imlay Historical Society. Middle Beach and Bar Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Liz G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely sunny gome
Excellent location sunny deck and lounge looking over Back Lake.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharron W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic getaway
This was the most well-equipped rental holiday house we have stayed in. We loved the comfortable beds, the well-equipped kitchen, the quality appliances and watching Netflix on the TV. But most of all we loved the idyllic, picturesque setting. We loved sitting on the deck and seeing the light reflect off of the water or sitting on the private jetty and watching the sun rise over the lake. We loved the peace and quiet and watching the birds come and eat. Also short walk to beach and town..
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Narelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing getaway
Lovely house with everything you need in a nice private setting. Close enough to enjoy all the scenic walks and shops. Highly recommend 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Merimbula getaway
Wonderful warm home and beautiful presentation. Excellent facilities and amazing people to work with. Happy to recommend to all ❤️
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location to explore Merimbula
Spacious home in leafy setting to relax in. Well equipped kitchen. Lots of extras provided.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, nature, sea breezes
We loved our stay. The huge deck overlooking the estuary with bush all around was bliss. We saw the kangaroos swimming across from one side to the other and at many other times opposite the house or bounding past. At night we could hear the surf. It was so peaceful. As others have mentioned, the kitchen is very well equipped. Fantastic to be able to walk from the house to the Mundooi walk. It was just the break we needed. Thanks. Hopefully we'll be back!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family holiday.
Had a fabulous holiday with the family. House was very clean. Provided a great kitchen with all the extras. Great view from deck, enjoyed a fish off jetty and loved the availability of a canoe. Overall great time was had. Thanks Susan.👍
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet location
Excellent location. Close to town and beaches. Close to the water. Very relaxing
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful sanctuary in convenient location
A relaxing place to stay with everything our family needed. The lakeside location and canoe were appreciated, as was the convenient location, only a short walk into town with access to the boardwalk. Thanks for a lovely stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A piece of heaven on earth
Lovely property, everything you need is provided, even sharp knives! What a blessing. Magnificent location, easy walk to the CBD, will come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter break
We really enjoyed our stay. Lakefront retreat is a quality older property with quality furnishings. The beds were really comfortable and warm. Everything is supplied to make your stay comfortable. The canoe got my 12-year-old grandson off his computer games and out on the lake. The winter sun streams through the windows and it was warm enough to enjoy the sun and views out on the deck. What I really liked was sitting on the sofa in the warm lounge and watching the sun rise over the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

CLAIRE M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
This house had everything that we wanted and needed (including electric beaters!). The house was clean and the kitchen well stocked with plenty of plates/cooking equipment/condiments. The beds were comfortable and warm with electric blankets. The deck was glorious all throughout the day with lots of birds in the surrounding trees. Highly recommend this house and the hosts were very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family holidays
Great location, loved the canoe on the lake. Clean and comfortable accommodation.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful getaway in a lovely seaside town
Big property with the large rooms, one of the best equipped kitchens I've seen in a holiday cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darby O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful trip!
Location was great for our family with young kids - easy walk to the beach and playground and into town. House was spotless and had everything we needed. Wonderful dinners out on the deck and entertainment from the bird feeder!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Viv T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer holiday 2022/23
Great location with direct access to the back lake and a flat easy walk into town. Communication with owners was helpful, clear and prompt. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything we could have wanted and more!
Very clean, convenient and quiet. We could not have asked for better.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing
Thankyou after a very interesting and taxing year, this is just the retreat we required as a small family unit. I love nature and this position so central to town yet so private was truly fabulous, i have raved to my friends and will definitely return. In fact we are making our way back to Merimbula and i am checking if there has been any cancellations for our return trip to Melbourne. Thankyou Susan, Lisa
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ab fab!!
We had such a wonderful stay at this property, it's so lovely that we actually spent a lot of time there, rather than going out. Gorgeous big deck and spectacular birds to feed, a lake and canoe, what more do you need? We were all very happy during our stay, and the hosts were readily available if we had any queries. Definitely going back!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beverley N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lakefront retreat
Absolutely beautiful scenery . It is a joy to sit on the balcony and feed the native birds and listen to wildlife. The home itself is very welcoming and fully equipped with most things you are likely to need during your stay . This is definitely one of the best properties we have ever stayed at . The hosts communication is always prompt and a pleasure to deal with . 10/10 . Can’t wait to come back !
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Iris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect choice!
A lovely home overlooking the water with a large deck to enjoy the scenery and bird life. Inside were 3 comfortable bedrooms with a cosy lounge room. The kitchen and bathroom were both well stocked with all the necessities and many extra touches in the pantry and bathroom cupboards. Thank you so much to the hosts for a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Special Spot
Beautiful sunny location,amongst the trees.Close to everything,clean and warm and loved the opportunity to use the canoe. Great winter holiday thanks,
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kylie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Lakehouse
There is so much to say about the Lakehouse it's difficult to find a starting point. Firstly, the view...its serene and picture postcard. Sitting on the wharf watching the sun set with our little dogs exploring the shoreline...the kids waiting patiently to spot a member of the local kangaroo mob crossing the lake was wonderful. The house is well equipped and the kitchen is so easy to prep meals in with everything you need to dine in or lay out a take away. The deck was perfect for breakfast and any time of the day we stopped for a cup of tea or a G&T. The Lakehouse was peaceful and offered us a well earned break from the city. Merimbula is stunning...we cannot wait to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
My family of 5 plus pooch had an amazing time at this property. The location was ideal being only a short drive or walk to shops or the lake for fishing. Or you can just pop down to the private jetty and throw in a line- we caught (and released) lots of fish and enjoyed the canoe rides. The property was very comfortable and had everything we needed. We had many enjoyable times on the back deck enjoying the view, the birds and wildlife. I highly recommend this place and hope to come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Merimbula Magic!
This was our first time to this area of NSW and we could not have picked a better spot and a better place to stay. This property was exactly what we wanted! It is centrally located, has water views, good for our small dog, clean and quiet - and was within our budget. The teenagers could walk into town and get access to activities, adults could relax on the balcony or in the shaded area by the river in front of the property, and the dog could play on the grass. There is also an excellent park at the end of the street and it is just a short walk is the fabulous Bar Beach Cafe. We look forward to booking this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

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