About this property

Spacious Accommodation: Serenity by the Lake in Marks Point offers a spacious, adults-only villa with a private entrance. The property features a garden, outdoor fireplace, and free WiFi, ensuring a relaxing stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy water sports facilities, including fishing, canoeing, and snorkelling. The villa provides free on-site parking, an outdoor seating area, and barbecue facilities. Additional amenities include air-conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen, and a private bathroom. Delightful Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, halal, and gluten-free. Breakfast includes juice and fruits, catering to diverse dietary needs. Prime Location: Located 44 km from Newcastle Airport, the villa is a 6-minute walk from Marks Point Marina. Nearby attractions include Blacksmiths Beach (3 km) and Memorial Park (43 km). Guests appreciate the scenic lakes and the convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free

    • Free parking available on-site

    • Activities:

    • Golf course (within 3 km)

    • Fishing

    • Canoeing


Availability

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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Marinda
    Australia Australia
    Right on the edge of the water. Kayaks, paddle boards and fishing gear. So neat and really well put together. The breakfast and goodies, bubbles and cheese were all great. Phenomenal hosts. So private. Best equipped kitchen in a property I stayed...
  • Ann
    Australia Australia
    We wanted to go on a mini holiday for my husbands 40th, and this place did not disappoint. It has everything you want. The view, the room... everything was amazing. If you want a place where you can unwind and not have to leave, this is the place...
  • Gerard
    Australia Australia
    Location was perfect, on the waterfront with private jetty. Catering was amazing, way more than just breakfast!
  • Lei
    Australia Australia
    It was such a quiet, peaceful and amazing place to stay to relax and enjoy the company of your loved ones!😊 We enjoyed so much the lake. The sunset was even more beautiful with the fire pit.
  • Thomas
    Australia Australia
    Leah, the host was so accommodating and welcoming, the food she provided was on point as was the champagne, even down to providing wood and fire lighters for the fire pit .
  • David
    Australia Australia
    amazing attention to detail and facilities. welcome food and champagne were a treat
  • Munro
    Australia Australia
    The hospitality was second to none!! There was no expense spared when it came to our stay here. Just so beautiful!
  • Fiona
    Australia Australia
    The property has the most gorgeous view, amazing attention to detail with lovely fixtures and fitting and the provisions for the stay are excellent. You could go with no food and survive, it’s beautifully done. The jetty is great if you have a...
  • Flashadele
    Australia Australia
    Serenity by the lake is a perfect getaway for couple wishing to have a nice relaxing holiday away from it all. Located on the shores of Lake Macquarie at Marks Point, it offers great views over the lake whilst relaxing on the lounge. The cabin is...
  • Louise
    Australia Australia
    We absolutely loved our stay and hope to return soon! Leah was an amazing host and thinks of everything you may need to make your stay perfect. The breakfast provisions were very generous, and we were also surprised by a welcome bottle of...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Leah

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Leah
'Serenity by the Lake’ is a very private, self-contained boathouse with an open plan layout right on the waters edge of Lake Macquarie. Perfect for a romantic weekend or just time out from everyday life. This space has been carefully designed to provide relaxed feeling throughout. It contains a queen sized bed, private bathroom, modern fully equipped kitchen and dining area, as well as BBQ facilities. The fridge has continuous filtered water and ice cubes perfect for that cool drink. Kayaks, stand up paddle boards, fishing gear and bait are all included for the duration of your stay. A laundry, including a washing machine, dryer and outdoor clothes line for your exclusive use. Relax in the large, fully fenced yard or on the magnificent privately owned jetty exclusive for our boat house guests. The spectacular water views, fishing rods, snorkel gear, kayaks are all included, so you can do as much or as little as you wish during your stay. We pride ourselves on what we have achieved and have worked hard to ensure you have a wonderful stay and provide you with lots of little touches to help you to enjoy your time with us. Full country breakfast provisions(bacon, eggs, baked beans, fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, toast and orange juice). Fresh seasonal fruit is provided for every day of your stay. A bottle of red will be waiting for you on arrival to enjoy and just relax.
Marks Point is easily accessible from Sydney, located approximately 1 hour and 10 minute drive from Hornsby. It is a short drive or bike ride from the nearest beach at Blacksmiths. It is also conveniently located half way between Swansea and Belmont, where within a 5 minute drive you will have all of the conveniences of supermarkets, shops and cafés. beaches, shopping and dining opportunities. And don’t forget about Hunter Valley, which is just an hour away.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: PID-STRA-8135-2