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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, table tennis, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Coomba Bay, NSW
  • Wallis Lake
    3 min drive
  • Booti Booti National Park
    21 min drive
  • Forster Town Beach
    44 min drive
  • Forster, NSW (FOT)
    37 min drive

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About the area

Coomba Bay

On waterfront.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Coomba Bay vacation home, you'll find Wallingat National Park and Wallis Lake. Yahoo Island Nature Reserve and Wallis Island Nature Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Booti Booti National Park - 21 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Cape Hawke Lookout - 32 min drive - 37.0 km
  • Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course - 35 min drive - 37.6 km
  • One Mile Beach - 41 min drive - 37.9 km
  • Forster Town Beach - 44 min drive - 39.7 km

Getting around

  • Taree, NSW (TRO) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pacific Palms Seafood - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Gate and Bee - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Green Point Lucky Dragon Chinese Restaurant - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Friendly Inn Hotel - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Lake View Bistro - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Katandra Homestead Old world charm on lakefront

'Katandra' is the original historic waterfront property of Coomba Bay. Situated on the South side of Wallis Lake this unique property offers boutique accommodation with gorgeous coastal country atmosphere.

With 25 acres of coastal country charm to enjoy, from the homestead it is an easy level stroll down to the private jetty. 'Katandra' offers you a relaxing waterside rural retreat where well behaved pets are most welcome.

An ideal location for couples seeking a romantic escape, great for friends looking to catch up & get together, or a perfect place for families with children who will love the darts, ping pong, bocce, croquet, play-fort, swing & open spaces. Guests can relax on the daybed, soak in the sunset, play on the lawn, or enjoy long lazy lunches on the verandah.

The homestead (circa 1912), now tastefully renovated, is nestled amongst grand mature fig trees & surrounded by long sweeping lawns.

Guests can relax on the daybed, soak in the sunset, play sport on the lawn, get together around the firepits, make wood-fired pizzas, cast a line or a crabpot from the jetty, snuggle by the fireplace or enjoy long lazy lunches on the verandah.

Designed to accommodate a maximum of 8 people.
The homestead sleeps 6 and features three bedrooms: (two queen bedroom suites & a third bedroom with two single beds) All bed linen is provided and on arrival you will find the beds made and ready for you. The kitchen & bedrooms open out onto the wide country style verandah. Views sweep across the property, down to the waterfront & out over the lake itself.
Elegant entrance hall, open plan living, quality furnishings, polished timber floors, beautiful towels, quality bed linen, luxurious floor coverings & cosy throw rugs.

If you require a 4th bedroom there is a quaint 'sleep-out' separate from the main homestead. The 'sleep-out' offers another queen bedroom suite with gorgeous lake and farm views and is an additional $50 per night.

Guests can leave their kayaks or canoes down on the waterfront or moor their boats on the jetty.

Dining table, crockery, cutlery & glassware to entertain 8 people. Modern, well appointed kitchen with fridge, dishwasher, microwave, large gas oven & 5 burner stove top.

The lounge area features wood burning fire place, ample seating, plenty of cushions, 54" Panasonic flat screen digital TV.

Internal laundry with front loading washing machine & clothes dryer.

Fully self-contained boutique accommodation, the only thing you need to bring with you is food & wine...

Features Include:

* Gorgeous Furnishings

* Additional Sleeping Options

* Country Style Inclusions

*Quality Towels & Bedlinen

* Weber BBQ

* Wide Country Style 'Wrap-Around' Verandah

* Luxury Day Bed

* Kids Play Fort & Swing

*Jetty

* Ping pong and darts, and assorted sports gear

Property manager

Laura Bishop

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Coffee grinder
  • Lobster/crab pot

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table tennis
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Boat on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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 are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number PID-STRA-15323-2, 2428

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Katandra Homestead Old world charm on lakefront Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Birthday Celebration
We loved our short stay at Katandra and didn't want to leave. The homestead is full of warmth and character, with the open kitchen/dining/lounge area, fire place and the wrap around verandah being the focal points for us. We also rented the separate cottage, also with a great view of the farm and the lake. Our dogs were kept comfortable with wide open space and fenced enclosure when needed. The wood fired pizzas are a must do for this property. We highly recommend this property for those wanting a comfortable and intimate stay. Recommend you bring all supplies needed for your stay, as the road into Coomba Bay is not in great shape.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Nick T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great spot for a weekend with old mates
Spacious and isolated which was great for a group of old mates, Excellent wide verandahs to laze about on and enjoy to view, a good chat a glass of red. There were a few maintenance issues but overall great spot for a weekend away with old mates.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Farmhouse Stay
We travelled here over the new year period for 6 nights (6 Adults). The owner was very quick to respond to all our messages, even getting us an early check-in which was great! House was immaculate with everything you need, including a huge Veranda with a dart board. We opted to have the sleep out too. Great decision! Wood fire oven got an absolute workout while we were there. Best Pizzas ever! the walk down to your own personal wharf is not too far. around about 200m or so. Super peaceful in the morning time! wind picks up in the arvo so get down there early!! 10/10 great house. great spot, extremely isolated! Would stay there again in a heartbeat Matt
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property
Beautiful spot. Spacious and pet friendly. They don’t mention the dog enclosure which was great for trips to the beach and national park which are close by
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Full of character
The house was full of charm and character. We had a rainy weekend unfortunately but the house was perfect for it with that lovely fireplace. 6 adults and 2 kids stayed for a weekend and we all had a great time. Some pros/nice touches: - they left us a bottle of bubbly to welcome us - the owners were around fixing things next door (so we didn’t ever really feel their presence) and we’re responsive to any issues including bringing a full gas bottle they had noticed was empty and fixing a lock/door - a decent amount of firewood was supplied, but we brought extra to crank it up over the weekend - the house and bedrooms are all as per the pictures and lovely Cons (to be fair and honest): - the sleep out door didn’t really shut properly but the owners sorted out a solution pretty swiftly, though we would have been in trouble if the wind hadn’t blown the door open to alert us to it. - the exhaust fan in the kitchen was broken - could do with one additional oil radiator heater as the sleep out had to rely on the reverse cycle which aren’t ideal for sleeping but that’s really nitpicking... Can’t really fault it more than that and we expect these kinds of things with old homes. If you’re thinking of kayaking - yeah it’s probably a bit too long a walk carrying a kayak to the water. Wifi was all good. Not much close by for food so roughly 10-15 min drive to cafes, etc. All in all, we’d go back to stay again in a heartbeat. The owners are great and the house is lovely and full of charm. The deck is a thing of beauty so maybe we’ll be back in the summer! I’d rate it 4.5 based on the couple of minor issues but that rounds up to 5, 4 would be a bit harsh.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Very easy process, owner sent lots of information making our stay fabulous. Beautiful farm house we loved it will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil Retreat
This is a quiet, quirky rural property with Wallis Lake access that is full of old fashioned charm. It was a brilliant place to stay for a quiet family double birthday reconnect getaway that was close to home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Thank you for providing us a perfect space to relax and rejuvenate

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
This was a great property in a very peaceful destination.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family/dogs/jetskis-GOLD
Two families stayed, inluding two labradors and two jack Russell dogs. Laura has the place set up-magic country charm- if u like a Beer or wine to settle ur nerves/watch the dogs run around/nibblies platter as the sun settle -fire pit and the BBQ to finish/ - doesn’t get any better. Sounds like a novel!!! We launched our jet skis down the road-smashed up to the Forster for coffee, then out to sea to watch the whales, back in the river to s

10/10 Excellent

Belinda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil and relaxing
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Katandra Homestead. The house was very comfortable with everything you need for a quite country getaway. The kitchen and living area was inviting and the fireplace created a lovely ambiance. The beds comfortable and north facing so a lovely winter sun every morning. The deck area has several places to sit and enjoy depending on the time of day. The outlook across the paddocks to the lake was beautiful. The beaches and townships are all very close with nice places to eat and get a morning coffee. A special anniversary was the purpose of our stay and a bottle of bubbly left in the fridge for us was very much appreciated. Would love to return and soak up the atmosphere again:)

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Fabulous!
We could not fault our stay. We are a family of five, which includes two tweens and a 19-week puppy. We all had a wonderful time that was equal parts exploring and equal parts relaxing. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

A little piece of heaven with all the comforts of home.
A beautiful property in blissful surroundings, thankyou for sharing Katandra Homestead with us. My only complaint is that I don’t want to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jenny D.

Spectacular outlook and wildlife at your door
We have just spent a great family weekend at Katandra. The homestead is very well equipped and cosy. The outlook is amazing and we all enjoyed the variety of birdlife, deer, horses, cattle, flying foxes, micro bats and rabbits. Visits from the neighbours very friendly dogs and chooks were welcome and especially entertaining for our Granddaughter. A great place for a quiet getaway and we would happily return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018