Lakeview Retreat, Deck & Room to Unwind | Get Back 2 Basics Rathmines

Welcome to your relaxing lakeside escape in the heart of West Lake Macquarie. Get Back 2 Basics Rathmines is an elevated, open-plan studio retreat designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living, with expansive entertaining decks, private balconies, and peaceful leafy surroundings. Located just 15 minutes from Toronto and moments from multiple boat ramps, waterfront reserves, cafes, and shops.

Enjoy an elevated position with captivating filtered views across Lake Macquarie and privacy from most sides—the perfect place to slow down, switch off, and recharge.


Amenities & Features
-Outdoor Entertaining & Pro BBQ: Spacious, elevated main deck ideal for alfresco dining, covered outdoor area for year-round enjoyment, multiple private balconies, and a professional BBQ setup with an integrated wood/charcoal meat smoker.
-Complimentary Leisure Gear: Free guest use of kayaks, stand-up paddleboard (SUP), and mountain bikes (including e-bikes) upon prior request.
-Work & Entertainment: Large smart TV mounted on a mobile wheeled stand (roll it out onto the deck or watch in the lounge; Netflix, Amazon Prime, and YouTube included; no free-to-air); fully stocked board games; dedicated home office setup with wide monitor, high-speed NBN, and basic printer/scanner.
-Fully Stocked Kitchen: Large oven, 6-burner gas cooktop, microwave, air fryer, pod coffee machine, cookware, pantry staples, and child-friendly tableware.
-Linens & Laundry: Fresh hotel linen, bath towels, clothesline, shared washing machine, and shared dryer (message hosts for dryer access).
-Family & Pet Amenities: Board games, kids' toys, outdoor dog blanket, grey marine carpet, and dog bed on the deck.
-Parking & Access: Driveway access to load and unload baggage, then street parking for the remainder of the stay (a 50m walk up the driveway). Entry is via the rear up a short flight of exterior stairs. Gardens are stepped, steep and with some drop offs.
-Weights and Exercise machine
-Optional Fishing Boat Hire: 5m+ 90HP fishing craft available to licensed and experienced boaters ($200 for 2 hours, $75 per additional hour; fuel and insurance not included).

There's many secluded sandy and rocky bays within 5 mins or less of the property with boat ramps and associated infrastructure. There's world war 2 relics and walks with views as well.

We are 45 mins away from Newcastle City and many beaches. We are just 10 mins from the M1 and about 5 mins from the train. We are 20 mins away from Costco and about 30 mins away from large shopping malls with all the grocery and basics stores within 10 mins.


Standard Studio Stays (Upper Suite)
-Master Suite (Upper Level): Queen bed with private ensuite (Sleeps 2).
-Living Area: Pull-out sofa bed suitable for 2 children or 1 adult (Sleeps 1–2).
-Infant Cot: Porta-cot available on request for infants 6 months or younger (request it on booking and please bring your own baby bedding).

Whole-House Stays (Ground Floor Unlocked)
-Bedroom Two (Ground Floor): Queen-size bed (Sleeps 2).
-Bedroom Three (Ground Floor): Double-size bed (Sleeps 2).
-Bedroom Four / TV Lounge (Ground Floor): Dedicated living room with television and sofa with pull-out bed (Sleeps 2).