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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Shingles Delight (sleeps 12)

Luxury and location does not get any better than Shingles Delight. Perfectly kept lawn with scattered trees leading down to your own sandy beach, making this the ideal location to enjoy your lake front holiday. Step into another world that is only 55 minutes from Hornsby.

Shingles Delight is truly a home away from home with all the comforts you could dream. The spacious 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home has an abundance of character, it was built to resemble a home in the Hamptons. With shingled feature walls, a slate roof and large open spaces the quality of the architecture itself is reason enough to visit for a weekend.

When you want to kick back in luxury with someone special or bunk in with a large group, this is the perfect location.

The large and fully equipped kitchen is ideal for all budding master chefs. A dining experience that looks directly onto the lake makes for a romantic candle lit dinner or extends to seat 10 adults for a gourmet feast. The sunset colours are mesmerizing as the sun disappears behind the lake.

Shingles is a place for togetherness and fun. The 3/4 size Abbot and Doyle snooker table will test your aim as you rest by the fire place in winter. In summer you open the doors with so much lawn for everyone to play cricket under the sun or under the spotlights in the evening. Bring your kayaks for a paddle or throw in a line from your own private beach to catch a few flatheads or whiting for dinner.

Shingles is an amazing location for the boat enthusiast. Ski, wakeboard and tube all day on of the most protected bay in the Lake. This is where the locals come to ski even when the wind gets up. There is nothing better than a day of water activity on your own shoreline where you can park your craft at your own sandy beach. If you prefer to sail, enjoy Australia's largest salt water lake at your leisure when the breeze picks up. For large boats there are two boat ramps just 1km along the waterfront.

If all that activity is too much for you then kick back in your hammock as there is no better location for a long afternoon in the shade while sampling some of the Hunter's best Semillion.

Shingles doubles as a great luxury romantic manor, or as a getaway for a larger group sleeping up to 12 people.

This property does have a BBQ.

Who Should stay at Shingles?
* Anyone with a boat
* Fishing enthusiast - fish the entire lake
* Perfect water ski location, ski from your back garden.
* Jet Skiers (just do not start too early!)
* Sailors, sail up to your own beach
* Energetic families: Canoe and kayak heaven
* Large Groups (sleeping up to 14 people)
* Family get togethers
* 3 or 4 families looking to holiday together
* Ideal for kids and very kid friendly
* Anyone wanting a luxury break with the comforts of home only 55 minutes from Hornsby
* Groups wanting a base to explore the hunter
* Adventurists: Hike, Cycle or Dirt Bike across the Watagon Mountains
* Wine connoisseurs: Escape to the Hunter Wineries only 50 minutes away


Bedding:

Naughty Nights: The King Master suite has access to three balconies and looks out directly over Lake Macquarie. A huge private ensuite, luxurious King size bed and the unique dress up hat rack makes this a romantic experience you will always remember!

King View: Large King room with direct balcony access and amazing views over the Lake. Wake to the birds as the Lake comes alive each morning.

Read-a-lot: Queen room with your own personal reading escape, decorative fire place with a bonus lounge for those that want to keep the kids nearby at night.

Teen Retreat: Single bed with trundle to sleep a friend. This room comes with its own television.

Bunk Inn: Two double bunks make this a fun place for the little ones to have sleepovers.



Features

- 5 Bedrooms
- 3 bathrooms
- BBQ
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- Ironing Board and iron
- Full Kitchen
- Snooker table
- Microwave
- Bedding Supplied
- Towels Supplied (bring your own beach towels)
- Linen Supplied
- Television
- Porta-cot

There is a permanent resident who lives in a granny flat above the garage. The resident has absolutely no access to the main house at all – they have their own entrance. The resident realizes that the main part of the house is a rental holiday house and that there will be noise, music, laughter and the sound of memories being made! 😊 As you can see from the 10 years and the reviews from previous guests- this doesn't cause any issues.

Property manager

Kylie Olsen

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Private beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Foosball table
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water tubing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golf 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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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-13782, 2264

Property is also known as

Shingles Delight
Shingles Delight Sleeps 14
110093

About the neighborhood

Map
Bonnells Bay, NSW

What's nearby

  • Lake Macquarie - 1 min walk
  • Norah Head Lighthouse - 34 min drive
  • Blacksmiths Beach - 39 min drive
  • Ghosties Beach - 39 min drive
  • John Hunter Hospital - 39 min drive

Getting around

  • Wyee Station - 16 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Nargis Gourmet Food - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪8 at Trinity - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Thai Square - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wangi Workers Club Bistro - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shingles Delight (sleeps 12) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Shingles Delight (sleeps 12)?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shingles Delight (sleeps 12)?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shingles Delight (sleeps 12) located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Bonnells Bay vacation home is steps from Lake Macquarie and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area. Central Coast Hinterland and Avondale University are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Shingles Delight (sleeps 12) Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 113 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 113 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 113 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 113 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 113 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, great location
The house was lovely, very clean and well appointed. The location was amazing, beautiful, peaceful and quiet. We had a fantastic time with extended family aged from 18 to 81!! Something for all ages to enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay at Shingles
Beautiful stay, the house and location were perfect for our group. Would rebook!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Janene M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Space for everyone
We had a wonderful time celebrating with the family. The property is spacious and has a great view of the lake. Being so close to the lake was ideal - we were able to let the children paddle in the water and play in the sand without having to bundle everyone and everything into cars. The downside of the water being close (about 50m away) was the concern that a toddler could wander too close. It would have been helpful if the back door had a screen door. The house has all the things you might need except for some flat sheets on the single beds. The beds had a fitted sheet and doona provided but on a warm night a doona was bit too warm. Overall though, the house provided us a very pleasant place to spend a family weekend together.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Robyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely birthday weekend.
Good spot for a relaxed weekend with a large group o friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Joan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy, fun weekend to celebrate my 80th birthday!
Very suitable location to suit Family from Sydney and Family from Valentine/Belmont. The outlook and settings were great, The open access to the water and parkland was very inviting, Family enjoyed. The home was enjoyed, plenty of room for the 12 of us. The wood fire worked well, kept us warm. Much time was spent with all ages playing pool. A memorable weekend had by all.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house
This is the second time my husband and I have stayed at this house with Different groups of friends. The house is extremely clean and well appointed.. everything you could need here. Great location and excellent private transport company pick ups and drop offs to local hotel and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shingles Delight is exactly that!
Great venue, clean, plenty of space, in an amazing location. It’s everything it says it is. A very relaxing weekend. Great communication with the owner. I Highly recommend you check this place out.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous and relaxing
We had a wonderful long weekend at this house. Communication with the owner was excellent, she answered all our questions before we needed to ask them. The house was lovely, older style with beautiful balconies and features in the house itself, and gorgeous views. Easy access to the water at the end of the yard. The water is quite shallow at the edge and very gradually gets deeper, so it was great for young kids. Perfect for our paddle-boards and kayaks and floating about. No air con, but plenty of excellent pedestal fans in the house, so we were very comfortable. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Max K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
It was a perfect house and location for a few days away with good friends. Great for laying about in the sun, casual swims and a barbeque. 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great holiday spot.
Clean and tidy. It had all the families that we needed for entertaining, cooking and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica N., Armidale

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place to holiday!
This was our third time returning to this beautiful holiday house and again, it did not disappoint. We travel with our extended family and the rooms are such a great size. We had 14 in the house and didn’t feel cramped at all. The location is superb as it backs straight onto the lake. We hope to be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

I K., Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness
Just Perfect
Thank you for sharing your house that had absolutely nothing missing! From the spotless bedrooms and bathrooms to that incredible view... Our group was so comfortable, we could have stayed longer if we didn't have to go back to work! We had 7 adults who each had their own bed, a fully equipped kitchen which was used both nights for dinner, and a wonderful outdoor space which we were able to use for an afternoon recreational activity of "paint and sip" against that beautiful lake backdrop! Your communication throughout was always prompt and the check in and check out information was very clear and easy understand and follow. Our weekend couldn't have been any more perfect. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, big house
We stayed at this property with 3 families. There was plenty of space for all of us. The teenagers loved hanging out on the balcony. The younger kids ran around on the grass. Everyone loved the pool table. We were so impressed with the location - we spent a lot of time on kayaks and stand-up paddle boards. It was easy to access the lake from the house and to supervise kids. Kylie is a friendly and responsive host. We re-booked for next year before we left.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend for a large group
Our family group had a great weekend at the house at Bonnells Bay. It has beautiful views of Lake Macquarie, especially at sunset. It was very spacious, easily accommodating our group of 12. The pool table was very popular, great fun. All in all we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway spot
Shingles was an absolute gem of a find and we will absolutely be heading back. Perfect for a getaway with extended family or friends. Lovely to be able to walk out the back door straight to the lake. Would absolutely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
Spacious and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and location for extended family holiday
Well maintained large house adjoining a marine reserve and Lake Macquarie. Superb sunsets. Dining room windows and upstairs balcony make the most of the views. House is well equipped, beds were comfortable and the owner quickly responded to a faulty light over the BBQ and my inability to find a light switch. House was cold when we arrived (probably unused for a period of time) and the combustion heater (only heating in the house) took a couple of days to reach all the rooms. Plenty of firewood provided.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Lee S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quality time with good friends
Plenty of space to catch up with friends. Spacious, clean and comfortable rooms and the pool table was a hit!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Home away from home with the luxury of having the lake backyard
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Michelle C.

Weekend away with great friends
Very tranquil. Just wasn’t happy that we didn’t know about the tenant until we paid for our booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend
I can’t recommend this place enough. The house had everything you needed and was super clean. Lots of room for activities, games or just sitting back and relaxing. Greatest location with amazing views and access to the lake. Kylie was an amazing host with great communication. Everything was easily explained and had no dramas at all. Highly recommend this place and will hopefully be staying here again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Scott J.

Great Weekend Away
Had an amazing time away with mates!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location
Everything was so nice! Went there with a bunch of church friends for just a small retreat. It was a little hot but it was ok with the breeze and the fans, and we got quite lucky with the lovely weather and the sky was so clear. This made the sunsets amazing to watch! We had picnics and bible studies in the backyard and had a dip in the water which was nice. Kylie was also lovely and answered all our queries promptly and the check in process was super easy. We made some great memories and will definitely consider staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

natasha t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very fteindly family resources books pool table and kitchen appliancrd for comfortable stay
Our second time at tjis placr. Feels like our owm home awsy from.home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bartosz K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place for bigger group.
Very big and nice house. Perfect for a bigger group of friends or family. Location is amazing with direct access to lake. Host was nice and very well organised. Just a tip for a bigger crew it more 11/12 sleeping places max (not for 14) so just bring some mattress.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021