The Lake Palace

Welcome to The Lake Palace, a stunning, architecturally designed retreat just 500 metres from the tranquil shores of Lake Macquarie Beach in exclusive Rafferty’s. This exceptional residence blends breathtaking design, elegant interiors, and thoughtful details to deliver a luxury experience that is both stylish and deeply relaxing. Step inside and be immediately drawn into a world of contemporary beauty and comfort. Every corner of this custom-built home has been crafted to impress, from its sun-drenched living spaces to its seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Perfectly tailored for year-round living and entertaining, The Lake Palace offers two beautifully designed courtyards: A Winter Courtyard that captures the sun’s warmth on crisp mornings A Summer Courtyard with an 8-person dining table and built-in BBQ — ideal for long lunches and evening gatherings Accommodating up to 10 guests (6 adults + 4 children), each of the home’s well-appointed bedrooms features its own private bathroom, offering privacy and comfort for families or groups. When you’re ready to explore, guests have access to: Communal sports facilities, including racquet and squash courts A children’s playground just a 5–7-minute walk from the home The scenic trails and native wildlife of Wallarah National Park, located directly across the road And for those craving sun and surf, the iconic Caves Beach and Catherine Hill Bay are just a short 10-minute drive away. Whether you’re relaxing in the peaceful courtyards, entertaining under the stars, or adventuring along the coast, The Lake Palace offers an unforgettable escape on the edge of nature and luxury. Additionally, guests have access to a communal pool located 1.5 km away in the heart of Murrays Beach town, near the café and restaurant. Please note that the pool is not heated and is closed during the winter months, as it is managed by the strata. Pets are welcome with written approval, ensuring that every member of the family can enjoy the unforgettable moments and luxury living experience at The Lake Palace. THE Important Stuff - This is a 4 bedroom home offering bedding up to 11 guests Bedroom 1 - King Bedroom 2 - Queen Bedroom 3 - Queen Bedroom 4 - Single Bunk Bed and Double Bed (Suited for Children) Security Deposit: This property requires a $1000 refundable security deposit due no later than 5 days prior to arrival. The value of the bond will be added to the total at the time of booking. How We Price: The booking price is based on a minimum number of guests. Any guests above this number are chargeable on a per person/per night rate. The system will automatically calculate the correct rate when you enter the required number of guests. Reductions in guest numbers are non-refundable. Arrival Details: Access to the property is made simple. You’ll receive an access code via SMS just before 3pm on your arrival day, which you’ll use for the duration of your stay. Standard check-in is at 3pm. While an earlier arrival may be possible, it cannot be confirmed until the afternoon prior to your arrival. If an earlier check-in is available, we will send you an SMS by 4pm the day before to confirm. Linen: 1 set of full bed linens and 1 bath towel per person are supplied. Guests may wish to bring extra towels depending on the length of their stay. Pool/Lake/Beach towels are BYO Guest Amenities: We are Eco-Friendly - to help reduce wastage, we supply a single bottle of 3in1 shampoo/conditioner/body wash in all showers. In addition, guests are advised to bring their own personal preferred bathroom products/amenities. Wi-Fi is provided complimentary on behalf of the owner. It is intended to be used in an appropriate manner by all guests. As the service is provided by an external 3rd party, Weekenda cannot and do not guarantee the speed or efficacy of this property’s Wi-Fi connection nor do we pay any compensation for interruption of service for any reason. Pools: If the property has a Swimming Pool then it will be opened for swimming for the start of the NSW September School Holidays and closed and Winterised immediately after the NSW Easter School Holidays have been completed. Fires and Firewood: Internal wood fireplaces and outdoor fire pits only operate after the NSW Easter School Holidays up to before the NSW September School Holidays in line with NSW state fire restrictions. Please note: we will normally supply enough firewood, kindling & fire-starters for between 1-2 nights of your stay. For guests wishing to have additional fires, we suggest BYO Firewood, Kindling, and Starters which can be easily purchased from the local service stations. No Party Policy: All reservations operate under a Strict No-Party & Non-Excessive Noise Policy as prescribed in the NSW Short-Term Letting Legislation and Local Council Laws. This property is in a Residential Area. Failure to comply can put the security bond into jeopardy and may lead to police-assisted eviction and/or extra charges being levied. We hate to have to note this but the reality is that so far this year we have had to evict 3 groups for overstacking/bad/anti-social behavior. Extra Guests / Visitors: The number of people nominated on your booking is the maximum number of people that are allowed to be on the property at any one time, including visitors. Visitors may be requested and if approved must be approved in writing with Weekenda staff. Simply put, if Mum and Dad want to come over for a BBQ then we are likely to approve. If 10 extra people want to stop by we are unlikely to approve, which could put your booking at risk. We will always try to be reasonable with reasonable people within property constraints and House Rules. Cameras and Noise Monitoring: There is 1 external security camera installed at this location presently, but the owner reserves the right at any time to install additional external cameras at their discretion. Cameras are positioned to view the front stairs and entry of driveway for external security monitoring only. All cameras are installed in line with local regulations. A noise monitoring device is installed - fines apply to guests found to have disconnected, removed or damaged the noise device. These devices are used to monitor and maintain ours and guests responsibilities under the NSW STR Code of Conduct. Guest Registration / ID Check : Weekenda requires every guest to complete and sign an electronic guest registration prior to arrival which will ask for photo ID i.e. a copy of your Drivers Licence or Passport. The primary booker will also be required to complete a list with the guests names and actual mobile numbers. In the event we are unable to reach the primary booker, it is very important we can get a hold of other guests. These documents will be deleted after your departure. Access Codes are only released to Registered and Verified Guests. Critical Update: Due to an unprecedented influx of fraudulent bookings, we are forced to impose a policy that protects our clients, industry and community against those attempting to commit fraud and theft. Any booking made within 5 days of arrival is required to provide a photo of a valid credit card in the same full name of the primary guest to match the supplied identification document. Failure of these documents matching will result in the booking being cancelled and all funds processed returned to the original card assumed as stolen and thus a fraudulent transaction. We trust we have our honest and genuine customers understanding this policy is in place to protect all parties. Insurance: As always, but ever so more due to recent times, we strongly encourage any holidaymakers to obtain a very inexpensive 3rd Party Domestic Travel Insurance Policy to cover you for all manners of matters which may restrict travel. This is particularly helpful for things like Hunter Valley Concert cancellations, Covid or Medical and Other Emergencies for which we don’t provide refunds, and anything which falls under our standard Terms & Conditions irrespective of the reason. We suggest reviewing policies with ’Cover-More’ or ’Travel Insurance Direct’ or ’Insureandgo’ This property is managed by Weekenda, a licensed real estate. Weekenda staff are available 7 days a week to assist from your initial enquiry through to your departure and everything in between. We look forward to having you stay with us. A security deposit of $1000 is required to be held by the Property Manager prior to Arrival.