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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

Room options

About the neighborhood

Map
High Range, NSW

Getting around

  • Mittagong Station - 18 min drive
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Centennial Vineyards Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Joadja Distillery - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Artemis - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Surveyor General Inn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Josh's Cafe - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Highlands Lakehouse - Rural Farm Escape

Family-friendly farm stay by the lake
A firepit, a garden, and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Highlands Lakehouse - Rural Farm Escape. Active travelers can enjoy bicycling at this farm stay. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/game room and laundry facilities.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Tennis courts, a bike on site, and smoke-free premises
  • Table tennis, games, and books
  • A video library, barbecue grills, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms at Highlands Lakehouse - Rural Farm Escape include comforts such as private pools and fireplaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate dining areas.
Extra amenities include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware, and children's books
  • Bathrooms with bathtubs and showers
  • Smart TVs with DVD players
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting, and separate dining areas

Property manager

Highlands Lakehouse

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Books
  • Games
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Stereo
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Video library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Fenced private pool
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: With approval from owner.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: With approval from owner.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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 2575, PID-STRA-4812-1

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Frequently asked questions

Does Highlands Lakehouse - Rural Farm Escape have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Highlands Lakehouse - Rural Farm Escape pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Highlands Lakehouse - Rural Farm Escape?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Highlands Lakehouse - Rural Farm Escape?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Highlands Lakehouse - Rural Farm Escape located?

This family-friendly Mandemar farm stay is located on the waterfront, 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Joadja Vineyard, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Jellore Flora Reserve and Bou-saada Vineyard and Wines. Bendooley Estate Book Barn and Nattai National Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Highlands Lakehouse - Rural Farm Escape Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 36 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10

My husband and I stayed here for a long weekend with two other families. We’d seen some negative reviews, and while the house is rough around the edge, we had a great stay and the kids loved the sheep, chickens, pool, basketball and tennis courts. The house isn’t in pristine condition, but it’s neat and tidy, comfortable and is in a beautiful location. The properlty manager was also very responsive and flexible with check-in’s
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10

The location was perfect. Bedrooms, kitchen and living areas are tidy and well presented. The photos are not an accurate representation of the current property. Understanding it is a rural property, however it lacks in general cleaninless and maintenance both indoors and outdoors. The family still had a fantastic time!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Great property for 2 families to stay. Lots is space for the kids to run and play games. The hosts were so welcoming and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10

The main house, bunk house and cabin were all clean and beautifully furnished. Perfect for autumn visit with fireplaces and heating inside and stunning colour in the garden. Tricky to find but worth the journey.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10

If you want to feed the chooks. Watch the ducks. See the sheep sit around the fire pit. It is great. Watch the collie dogs that took me back to my childhood of sheep & wheat. Home is a bit outdated though if you want some quiet time, great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10

We had an enjoyable week at the lake house. The inside was neat, tidy & pretty well maintained considering the age of the property. The grassed area leading to the lake was a great area for cricket & soccer, and the family enjoyed fishing in the lake. We had 5 adults + 4 kids in the house and it was more than big enough. The pool was a good size & despite being a bit cold (it is not heated) the kids had a lot of fun. The spa took a while to heat but once it got going it was used constantly. The only down side was that some parts of the outside areas are in need of some maintenance & clean-up but apart from the BBQs & ping pong table it was all still useable. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

Our family loved our weekend at Highlands Lake House. Sam was amazing to communicate with. Location stunning. House had great atmosphere. We loved the log fire and fire pit. Highly recommend. Only comment would be to Stayz that it would improve information for people with additional needs if you listed each accessibility feature rather than just a generic ‘wheelchair accessible’ comment. (Eg step free access to different areas including showers etc.) if you provided hosts with different features to tick this would enable more accuracy and more ease with finding the right property for people with additional needs like electric wheelchair.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10

Overall we had an enjoyable stay at Highlands Lakehouse. The kids enjoyed the pool the most. It was very refreshing in the hot weather we had during our stay. We had looked forward to using the spa too, however we were disappointed to find it was out of order. The property could do with a more thorough clean - while commonly used areas and items were clean, there were items that needed some attention - some of the leisure equipment, and most notably the BBQ which we decided not to use due to caked on grime. The house and kitchen were spacious and had beautiful decor. The grounds and lake were also very pretty, and it was nice to take a stroll around and also see the sheep and chickens. We had a very relaxing stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

2/10

The property wasn't clean; the basketball and tennis court were out of service and run down; the spa was not on at arrival and took over 24hrs for the spa to heat; no floor heating; bedding was not as stated; long-term rusted leaking roof in bathrooms required buckets to catch water; the fireplace was not cleaned; nothing to start a fire with; property not as described, photos of beautiful horse stables and horses are false. The manager offered a deposit credit to be used at a later date if no negative review is posted.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Overall our group was pleased with the stay. There are always small issues that arise, but the owners were quite responsive, and appears that they are committed to continuously improving the property. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10

Overall we had a nice time there (despite the cold, rainy weather) and the kids loved feeding the sheep and chicken and playing with the dogs on the property. There were a couple of things that brought our rating down (the pool was really dirty and it looked like it had been a while since it was cleaned, and one of the bathroom doors kept coming off the hinge and falling on whoever was opening/closing the door) but overall, the property is great for families/friends to get together.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10

We booked this amazing property to host our daughters bridal shower/bachelorette party. The house is amazing and the barn was perfect for our daughters Sydney friends to come and stay with us. Everyone loved the farm and the animals. Millie and her beautiful dogs made us feel very welcome. Would recommend the property to anyone!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

2/10

We lost over $1000 in money not refunded. Less than 25% refund. Government lockdown cost two pensioners more than they have ever lost in any situation in their whole lives. This was unfair and morally unacceptable. My advice is book another property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10

Weekend away for 6 ladies, so much room. The house had everything we needed. The views of the lake are breathtaking. Beautiful property. Lovely secluded feel. Out of town, but only 20 minutes to all we wanted to see. Perfect for adults and for a family getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10

Our kids love to spent time at the front yard (beautiful garden) with 2 lovely pet dogs from the manager. We recommend this property for those who love quiet and fresh air. We will back soon one day! (The only things should be improved is the laundry. It was a bit messy with bed sheet cover in and out of the machine so we couldn't use it.) Thank you for sharing a lovely house!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

6/10

Overall, we loved our stay and made good use of the property, but the property needs maintenance and felt a bit tired and dated. The pool area is under construction, but we made use of the spa anyway and the outlook from the back of the house is beautiful. The kids loved the animals, including the dogs! Unfortunately, there was also a rat resident in the kitchen during our stay, which was a bit of a shock! Overall though, we really enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10

Just returned from our fantastic stay at the Lakehouse. Milly and Rob made us very welcome and were always obliging and keen to make our visit memorable. The house was lovely! Enjoyed many fun times together cooking and wine tasting. The outside facilities were a great hit for kids and adults alike. The farm animals, pool, tennis court , fire pit and walks around the lake kept us all busy. Wonderful weather and many unforgettable memories of our time together. We will be back with bells on ! Thanks for sharing your beautiful property , Sue and Michael
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

8/10

Overall the house was great and so many amenities were available to us to keep us busy all weekend! Would highly recommend staying here for anyone who love to be outdoors.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

2/10

The pool was not under maintenance, it was a big hole where the pool was. BTW the pool is sitting on top of the ground in the front yard. No AC No fly screens. Poorly maintained not to forget all the things left behind in the fridge (which was broken), the bathroom and the bedrooms. Very expensive for the property condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

8/10

Spacious and clean property... Heated floors and fire place kept us warm in the middle of winter... Amazing surrounding
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10

A beautiful stay in the country! Phil was fantastic and took us around the property and to feed the sheep. The fire and jacuzzi were great. A lovely weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10

Thank you so much for having us!! 4 families had the best time over Easter. Great house. Kids loved the pool, spa and all the animals!! Beautiful property felt like we were a world away!! Thanks again Deb

10/10

Such a great, spacious property, had a great girls weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10

Lovely furniture and great facilities. Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10

Just got back from a weekend at the lake house with girlfriends. Was absolutely fantastic! Thanks for sharing your property! Ps. We also saw the lambs just after they had been born - super cute!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018