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Lakefront Farm Homestead, private jetty, close to beaches
Looking north across Wallis Lake, 'Katandra' is the historic waterfront property of Coomba Bay. As one of the longest running holiday rentals in the region, this unique property offers boutique accommodation with great access to the region's stunning beaches and attractions.
The tastefully renovated historic homestead (circa 1912) is nestled amongst grand fig trees & surrounded by long sweeping lawns. With 25 acres and it's own jetty, Katandra offers you a relaxing lakeside rural retreat.
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. Enjoy darts, ping pong, bocce, croquet, play-fort, swing & expansive lawns. Guests can relax on the daybed, get-together on the huge verandah, stoke up the firepits, make wood-fired pizzas, cast a line or a crab pot from the jetty, paddle the kayaks or just snuggle by the fireplace.
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. Views from the pizza oven encompass the mountains of Wallingat National Park. Open plan living, quality furnishings, polished timber floors, beautiful towels, quality bed linen, & 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 views, aircon, it's own verandah and is an additional $75 per night.
Guests can moor their boats on the jetty (not suitable for fixed keel yachts due to shallow depth).
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, digital TV.
Internal laundry with front loading washing machine.
Fully self-contained boutique accommodation, the only thing you need to bring with you is food & wine...
The outdoor settings were not clean, we had to clean off cobwebs from all the outside chairs & covers. The oven wasnât clean â we had to clean the BBQ befor we could use it. All the cushions were stained & not clean & pizza oven are needed to be cleaned.
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.
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.
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
Beautiful spot. Spacious and pet friendly. They donât mention the dog enclosure which was great for trips to the beach and national park which are close by
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 didnât ever really feel their presence) and weâre 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 didnât really shut properly but the owners sorted out a solution pretty swiftly, though we would have been in trouble if the wind hadnât 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 arenât ideal for sleeping but thatâs really nitpicking...
Canât really fault it more than that and we expect these kinds of things with old homes. If youâre thinking of kayaking - yeah itâs 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, weâd 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 weâll be back in the summer! Iâd rate it 4.5 based on the couple of minor issues but that rounds up to 5, 4 would be a bit harsh.
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.
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/ - doesnât 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
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:)
Belinda R.
10/10 â Excellent
Kelly D.
24 juin 2019
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!!
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.