Family-friendly vacation rentals in Swansea

Salty Dog Cottage Belmont

Come, relax and unwind at Salty Dog Cottage Belmont. Sit back with a wine or beer on the verandah admiring the views over Lake Macquarie. This 1920’s cottage comes with lofty ceilings, original floorboards and cedar panelling. Two bedrooms, sleeping 5, Central lounge room, full eat in kitchen, modern bathroom with washing machine and sunroom at rear. Walking distance to Gunyah Hotel next door and LMYC around the corner. We are working with the Hotel and Liquor & gaming to reduce noise on W/Ends

Lakeside Guesthouse, Swansea

Situated directly opposite beautiful Lake Macquarie, this guest house is perfect for a romantic escape or water-lovers getaway. If you’re into scuba diving, fishing, boating, jet skiing or love the beach, this is the place for you. The boat ramp is 200 metres down the road; Caves Beach is a 7 minute drive away; we are within walking distance or a short drive to the shopping village, clubs and pubs. Also, easy access to Blacksmiths Beach, Belmont, Charlestown Square Shopping Centre and Newcastle.

Self contained Studio with pool near beaches

Self contained air conditioned private studio with view of pool/garden at rear of residential house. Suit couples. Full use of pool/outdoor area. Modern decor. Large screen wall mounted TV with free to air and video access. Smart TV. Kitchenette with bar fridge, microwave, kettle and essential cutlery and crockery, tea and coffee, Bathroom/laundry, shower and toilet. Queen bed. 40 square metres. Great location, approx 15 mins walk to Bar Beach, CBD, Hamilton,The Junction and Darby street cafes.

Little Sea Sea, Waterfront Beachside Apartment

Wake up to ocean views and a cool sea breeze in this exceptional 2 bedroom waterfront home. Mirroring outside, the interior features a white and blue aesthetic accented by wood textures, plant life and nature inspired patterns throughout every space. Unwind and relax on the covered deck with uninterrupted water views over the bay to the mountains watching beautiful sunsets. Located in a quiet beachside location with shops, cafes, restaurants, Caves beachside hotel all within a 3 minute drive.

Tranquil Traveller's Rest

This cosy separate bedroom with ensuite is a tasteful garage conversion. In the room is a small fridge, a table and chairs, towels, a hair dryer and a kettle with tea and coffee provided. The room is in a separate building at the front of our family home, so you will have your own private entrance. The bed is a comfortable queen size genuine Japanese futon. It is a quiet and private location, with native bushland to the side of and behind the house. We are only 10 minutes from the M1 freeway.

Caves Beach Garden Haven

Relax in beautiful Caves Beach in our quiet self contained unit in a garden setting. Our unit has bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette/dining/lounge, also includes the use of the laundry. There is the choice of the patrolled Caves Beach, the sheltered Spoon Rocks, only minutes walk away, or the wilder Pinny's Beach on a coastal trail. Sydney is about an hour and a half away. This a guest unit downstairs in our house, We are available to help but otherwise give you privacy. Parking is on the Street

Sally on Rees a delightful, intimate lake cottage

Ready to escape the hustle and bustle and disconnect? Escape to Sally on Rees Cottage and take a deep breath of coastal air and unwind. Sally on Rees is a stand-alone lake style cottage, with a private master suite and comfy sofa bed for two additional guests. The cottage has modern amenities such as air conditioning, Wi-Fi and a covered parking space. Relax in the coastal lifestyle under one of the two covered decks, one nestled in the tress and the other overlooking lake Macquarie.

Palm Cottage

Do you need a place to relax and unwind? In a quiet location with a garden outlook? Palm Cottage is located close to the lake and is a great base to explore vineyards, mountains, beaches, the city of Newcastle and so much more. Spacious open plan accommodation, 1 bedroom with queen sized bed, modern bathroom, kitchenette, 2 living areas, dining area and indoor/outdoor sitting areas and WiFi. Laundry is available on request. Single bed available on request. Ollie our whippet loves a pat.

The Pool House at Caves Beach

Bali-inspired poolside studio nestled in tropical gardens, with a private leafy outlook, separate entry and exclusive use of the sparkling saltwater pool. Fully self-contained, it is within easy walking distance of the patrolled beach, local shops & cafe and Caves Beachside Hotel. Continental breakfast, reverse cycle air conditioning, free Wifi & Netflix are included. Pet friendly on application, please contact us prior to booking. Not suitable for children under 8 years old.

Lily's On The Lake

Our charming studio is only 3 meters from the lapping waters edge of Lake Macquarie. Just relax and watch the yachts sail by, magnificent views. It's quite romantic to sit in the moonlight and feel the lake breeze in the evening. Through day you might like to try your luck at a spot of fishing from our jetty or enjoy a stroll down the main street looking through the boutique shops of Toronto 2 minutes away. A row of gourmet cafe/restaurants that face the lake.

Self-cont Cabin, Smart TV, Netflix, unlimited NBN

The Cabin is a large room divided by a large wardrobe and Hutch with the bedroom (Queen Bed) on one side, and the living area on the other. In the large Bedroom area there is also a desk and smart TV, Netflix, and the toilet/shower room is accessed there. The kitchen is well equipped and I provide frozen gluten free and other breads as well as many other provisions. The lounge and chair both fold down into beds (a double, and a single) but are quite firm.

Warner’s Bay Private Studio

Fully self contained studio with private entrance. Suitable for couples, solo or business travellers. The studio is 15 minutes walk to the lake and pedestrian cycleway. Coles shopping centre, boutiques, banks, post office, newsagent, restaurants, cafes, takeaways, hotel and bowling club are nearby. By car it’s a 20 minute drive to Newcastle, Merewether and Nobbys beach. The closest major shopping centres are Mt Hutton, Charlestown and Kotara.