Illawong Nord's Wharf

IF YOU ARE SOMEONE WHO DOES NOT READ TO THE END BE SURE TO SEE THE NOTE ABOUT LINEN BELOW.
Illawong is an old family holiday house with absolute water frontage on Lake Macquarie. It has a panoramic north facing view which provides a spectacular setting year-round for relaxing by the water. It has its own jetty. The house has three bedrooms and a bathroom on the air-conditioned upper level. Each bedroom has two single beds. Note in the photos two of the single beds in one room are pushed together to make what might look like a double or queen-sized bed but that actually equates to a king-sized bed. This can also be done in a second bedroom. They are easily separated if desired, hence the listing as single beds. There is an optional linen service* (see below). On the middle level there is large living area opening onto a full width deck overlooking the lake. The kitchen and main bathroom are on this level. There is a bath. There is a huge DVD library and Lego with a Lego table. There is Wi-Fi. On the lakeside level are the laundry and barbecue facilities, including a paddle ski and small canoe. The house is on a large garden block and is adjacent to a grassy reserve and the Nord's Wharf itself. The garage is not available for use but there is plenty of parking. Trailered watercraft can be launched at boat ramps at south Nords Wharf or at Cams Wharf. Mooring of boats to the jetty overnight is not permitted due to the risk of unpredictable changes in the weather resulting in damage to both. The town of Nord's Wharf is a quite lakeside village. The Nords Wharf Trading Post cafe and general store is just a stroll down the road. It is 10 -15 minutes' drive to Catherine Hill Bay beach, Caves Beach and Swansea.

Please note this is not a 5-star resort. Is not even a 3-star motel. We think it is fantastic and a great relaxing family get-away but some people have come with unrealistic expectations, been disappointed and complained. The house is regularly and thoroughly cleaned at considerable expense, but if you are not able to cope with the odd daddy long legs or ant etc, or you expect The Block style furnishings and styling, this is not the place for you. However, we do try hard to make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible - we like to think of it more as a share house than a rental, and as such appreciate guests taking some care with the property e.g. not trashing the carpet, putting the watercraft away after use (it's not Club Med either) etc.

Sorry, no pets. Maximum 6 people. No party weekends due to the quiet residential location.

*NOTE THERE IS AN OPTIONAL LINEN SERVICE (bed sheets, pillowcases and bath towels; up to 3 people $133; 4-6 people $162 per service; $43 less if booked and paid well in advance. This is less than cost price). Otherwise, it is BYO linen, towels, tea towels etc. Blankets and pillows are provided.

Check in time is 3 pm; check out is 10 am.