The Lake House Retreat

Location: 14 Emu Rise Road, Keith, au

Star Rating: 9.4 Stars

Property Type: Bed and breakfasts

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Family rooms
• Express check-in/check-out
• Facilities for disabled guests
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private check-in/check-out
• Board games/puzzles
• Wheelchair accessible
• Outdoor furniture
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Invoice provided
• Smoke alarms
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Key access
• Express check-in
• Golfing on site
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Private picnics
• Wine release events
• Japanese garden
• Secured parking
• Garage

Rooms Available

• Suite with Lake View

  Guests will have a special experience as the suite offers a fireplace. Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite consists of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. In the fully equipped kitchenette, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. Boasting a terrace with lake views, this suite also provides a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 3 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Fireplace
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Private entrance
  • Alarm clock
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children

Guest Reviews

• valerii (10/5): - Peace and quiet. An authentic old cottage where a writer or artist might live.
• Leah (9/5): -
• Tommy (10/5): -
• Julie (10/5): Great stay in the country. - Very peaceful place to stay with lovely outlook. Great facilities and set up very well for self catering. Very clean and comfortable. Would definitely recommend.
• Yvonne (10/5): The cottage was beautifuly set up and the furniture was superb. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. - I loved the entire property and the home was just beautiful. There wasn't any flyscreen doors, the flies and mosquitoes snuck in when the doors were opened.
• Olwyn (8/5): A peaceful night and a gorgeous sunrise. - Gorgeous location, beautifully clean and nicely decorated. The beds and pillows weren’t particularly comfortable
• Antonette Campagna (9/5): - The Retreat was very comfortable and spacious. Beth left us fantastic supplies for breakfast comprising bacon, eggs and cereals.
• Sharon (10/5): -
• Jack (10/5): -
• Janelle (10/5): Wish were able to stay longer! - We had everything we needed (the fire place was stoked - only needed lighting!) The retreat was very comfortable and incredibly relaxing. Breakfast supplies were delicious, thank you very much Beth. Nothing, it was fabulous
• Luke (10/5): Home away from home - Beautiful outlook
• Luke (10/5): -
• Sunil (9/5): -
• Lynne (9/5): We had the best time relaxing on the back deck with a drink and nibbles overlooking the lake. - Breakfast was delicious and we then had left over bread for the day. The location was peaceful being away from any traffic or neighbours. Nothing it met all expectations.
• Nicky (10/5): Highly recommend this stay. - Beautiful location. A lovely property. Great facilities. Delicious home made bread! Nothing!
• Barbara (10/5): Beautiful place so very peaceful. Really enjoyed our stay and wished we were there longer - It was lovely and peaceful. The birds were amazing, never seen so many Galars and there were a few Moorhens also. The property was amazing everything you would need was there. Loved the fresh bread and bacon and eggs left for us. That was a lovely touch we don’t normally get any breakfast left. There was nothing that you wouldn’t have liked, excellent place
• Reginald (10/5): Wunderschön - Die Unterkunft war sehr groß und komfortabel. Schön in der Natur gelegen. Alles einfach nur wunderbar. Die Gastgeber haben für das Frühstück frisches Brot gebacken und im Kühlschrank gab es Bacon, Butter und Eier. Einfach köstlich, vielen Dank dafür.
• Spencer (10/5): -
• Paul (10/5): Wonderful experience so quiet and away from the noise of the traffic and town. - Wow! This property is a real retreat from the noise and congestion of the busy road north. It is a little way out of Keith about 5 km but worthwhile It is set in a farmstead away from the main road and very peaceful and quiet. The joining instructions by the host was excellent although it would have been better had simple instructions as to how to locate the retreat from the town. We had sat nav in the car but we had difficulty engaging We were also out of wi-fi since we were oversees tourists and could not access google map.The breakfast food of eggs and bacon plus milk that was provided was well received We would not hesitate to recommend this accommodation We would have liked to have stayed longer but we had a schedule to keep to. Absolutely nothing !
• Krista (10/5): A lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings. -
• Rita (10/5): - Unglaubliche Ruhe und tolle Natur, sehr ländlich. Bratpfanne war alt und Bratgut klebte. Könnte bei gelegenheit mal erwtzt werden. Aber für uns war war nebensächlich.
• rob (9/5): - What a great setting and location. A spacious house with great comfort. Bright and a wonderful view. Tele did not work. Noise in the night by wildlife round the house.
• BENJAMIN (10/5): -
• Donna (10/5): Just perfect after a long day on the road - Location and affordability for the quality I also liked the small touches like the surprise freshly baked loaf of bread Nothing
• Monique (8/5): - A Nice and lovely house in a quiet place. Offers everything you need. Fully equiped kitchen, breakfast and lot of space! Be aware the master bed is in the mainroom and you Will wake Up with daylight 😉
• angela (10/5): -
• Cedric (10/5): -
• David (7/5): Clean Quiet and Comfotable - The accommodation was clean quiet and comfortable and the Breakfast was most enjoyable.
• Thomas (8/5): Wer die Ruhe liebt ist hier genau richtig - Sehr ruhige Lage Großzügige Unterkunft Es war alles vorhanden Selbstgebackenes Brot 2 neue Terrassenstühle wäre super gewesen
• Bradley (10/5): - Cosy and quiet
• Dorothy (8/5): Arm and comfortable with lovely views - Excellent well supplied with fresh ingredients, also kitchen well equiped.
• Michael (8/5): Would stay again - Very nice More More kindling
• Geoffrey (10/5): An ideal stopover in a lovely quiet and relaxing location - Lovely quiet location. Very comfortable and spotlessly clean. Surrounds were neat and tidy. Continental breakfast was very good. Was an excellent way to break up our travel and we would be very happy to stay again.
• Graeme (10/5): - Beautiful cottage with lovely outlook All was good
• David (10/5): Accomodation was for event in Bordertown and Keith was the closest.K - Location N/A
• Cheryl (6/5): - The breakfast supplies were very generous The building has not been updated
• Sandra (10/5): - Great peaceful place for some R & R Nothing
• audrey (6/5): A nice place - Accommodating the highchair request was very helpful, the shower is very spacious and a beautiful view The only options for toast were 2 already used jars of jam
• Stacey (10/5): -
• Jun fen (9/5): -
• Armstrong (9/5): Location was great. Some nice touches made us feel very welcome. - Location was great. Some nice touches made us feel very welcome. No problems at all.
• Wendy (9/5): -
• Carol (10/5): The Lake House is a romantic little cottage in a peaceful location just outside the township of Keith. We will definitel - We loved the tranquility of the Lake House and the birdlife that comes with staying near a lake. The bed was beautifully comfortable and the breakfast was delicious.
• Di (10/5): -
• juan (6/5): podría haber sido una estancia idílica - entorno y situación bonito facilidades y utensilios de cocina muy completos siempre gusta poder hablar con alguien al llegar y no vimos ABSOLUTAMENTE a nadie durante nuestra estancia al pedir dos camas individuales nos deberían haber advertido que hay una cama doble en la estancia principal y 4 literas en una habitación excluida como si fuese el cuarto de las criadas. dos pequeños calefactores, una en cada aposento, no son suficientes para ambientar las estancia.
• Christian (10/5): Grossartige Übernachtung in einem wunderschönen, speziellen Haus - Das liebevoll eingerichtete Haus mit viel Atmosphäre in traumhafter abgelegener Lage. Das fantastische Frühstück mit frischem Brot, frischen Eiern, feinem Schinken und allem was man sonst braucht. Uns hat alles gefallen.
• Dan (10/5): - I really enjoyed the quietness and watching birds and ducks around the lake. Breakfast was the highlight, thanks for the yummy eggs and fresh loaf.
• De Silva (9/5): - There’s so much greenery surrounding the property which we loved. So much area to walk around. Fire place was a nice touch. The host was kind enough to provide freshly baked bread for breakfast. Loved the stay
• Michelle (10/5): - The Lakehouse Retreat is an absolute gem. The cottage was spotlessly clean, had all amenities you would need in a cottage for an overnight stay, and the personal touches including flowers, home made bread / jams / sauce, candles to burn, and a ready to light fire made my stay more like a retreat than a business stay.
• Peacock (10/5): Perfect place to break up our journey home. - Well equipped, comfy pillows and beds, lovely towels, fantastic breakfast. Highly recommended!
• bruce mair (10/5): sensational place to stay -
• Jankees (9/5): beautiful country cottage for when you really want to relax! - This is a beautiful cottage in a very nice setting For anyone who wants to break the journey from Adelaide to Coonawarra, or mt Gambier, this is your spot! Nicely appointed, clean, very quiet, surrounded by birds. 10 minutes to Keith. Golf course close by. Nothing about the cottage, it is perfect. The location is fairly isolated and there is not that much to do around Keith. So, perfect for a couple of relaxing days with a couple of walks, books etc
• JEFFREY (10/5): -
• elizabeth (10/5): Brilliant, slept like babies! - Everything.. clean, comfy and good breakfast supplies. Owner went above and beyond to return a misplaced item. Peaceful and lovely location Nil
• peter (9/5): We really enjoyed our stay , great location , very quiet and relaxing . - Fresh loaf of baked bread was delicious Great secluded location Wood fire ready for us to light was a great idea and made for a very cosy evening
• Ken (10/5): - Beautifully decorated in a delightful setting
• Cheryl (10/5): Gorgeous - Beautiful little cottage in a tranquil location. The hosts have thought of everything, absolutely everything that you may need for your stay. Ideal for both couples and families. Beds were lovely and comfortable. It would be lovely in the colder months with the fire going. Would have loved to have spent longer than the one night we had booked. Would definitely book again.
• Diane (10/5): Perfect Peaceful stopover on the way to Adelaide. - The cottage is gorgeous. Loved the fireplace and the view of the lake. Very peaceful.
• Shayne (9/5): -
• Tisti (9/5): -
• Flos (10/5): Beth, the owner is very easy to communicate with, so all round a GREAT stay. - Peaceful. Beautiful outlook. Large property. Super clean. 2 separate toilets, easy access. Only 5 min out of Keith, and easy to find. Genuine Free Range Lakehouse eggs :) By request, our dog was welcomed too, which always makes travelling far less stressful. Fireplace- we didn’t use it , as it wasn’t cold enough to warrant lighting it , but it was all set ready to go.
• Nadine (9/5): An idyllic place - Lake house Retreat - What a magical place this is, set by a lake in the countryside. We stayed for 1 night as part of our road trip to Melbourne. The house was comfortably furnished, a warm fire and beautiful outlook, and we saw a double rainbow. We had no problems cooking dinner in the kitchen and then settling in for the night. On opening the curtains the next morning we were greeted by the sight of ducks and ducklings and a morning mist over the lake. Beth had provided us with delicious breakfast provisions - bacon, fresh eggs and homemade bread, a good start to another long day on the road. This place is so pretty, and perfect to rest up and relax. Nothing
• David (9/5): Excellent - Breakfast provisions were great. Open fire was set up ready to go. Ambience and view over the dam was lovely.
• Margaret (10/5): A great stay & would highly recommend it to anyone - The view was wonderful, home made bread was a winner, quiet, relaxing stay The bed was small in comparison to our own, but lovely linen & warm enough
• michelle (9/5): Relaxing and peaceful -
• David (10/5): -
• Philipp (10/5): - Ein sehr ruhig gelegenes, sehr schönes, großes Cottage mit Ausblick auf einen kleinen See. Wir waren im Winter auf der Durchreise nach Adelaide hier bei sehr stürmischem Regen und kalten Temperaturen. Das Kaminfeuer war bereits vorbereitet, frisches Brot und Frühstück im Kühlschrank, sehr netter Empfang und unkomplizierte Vermieterin! Uneingeschränkte Empfehlung!
• Vicky (10/5): Lovely stay in relaxing setting - The house is very clean and comfortable, and it was nice to have the car undercover
• Nanette (10/5): A one night stop over on our return home from South Australia. - The surroundings were beautiful Nothing
• Janette (8/5): A charming cottage with character that made a great place to overnight during our journey - A lovely quiet retreat conveniently located to break the journey between Melbourne and Adelaide. Great communication from the host and the warm fresh bread that greeted us on arrival was a delight. The breakfast supplies in the fridge were enjoyed by all The bunk beds were a little noisy, so our son who moves a lot did not get the best nights sleep
• Bell (8/5): Beautiful scenery, gorgeous cottage, (great company but you weren't responsible for that lol) - The eggs were lovely and fresh, the bacon was delish (duh - its bacon! how can it not be) and the bread was delicious Loved the wood fire - so cosy. But it was a beautiful experience, my partner travelled for work. comfortable bed, very homey and beautiful surrounds. Look forwards to our next stay there. thank you the bathroom mirror light didn't work, nor did the rangehood light, but that was a very minor blip.
• Greg (8/5): -
• Natasha (10/5): - Beautiful location, extremely clean, cozy. Great communication from the owner. Beautiful breakfast supplied.
• Peter (9/5): -
• Patricia (8/5): A very picturesque cottage. - A beautiful place to stay. A delicious generous breakfast. So much bird life to welcome in the day. A very picturesque spot. It was rather chilly. Could really do with a backup heater in the main room which contained the living room, kitchen and queen bed. The wood heater struggled to heat the large area. It was 4⁰ and certainly felt like it. A spectacular white frost to welcome in the day.
• Michael (10/5): Lovely place overnight stay when travelling from Melbourne to Adelaide - Location. Beautiful decor in cottage
• Terry (9/5): Great place for stop over with nice surrounds - Great location for our purpose. Neat and clean Nothing I can think of
• Donald (10/5): One of the best overnight stays we've ever booked! - Electronic communication with the owner was thorough and I liked that she got the log fire going prior to our arrival. This meant that, after a long drive from Melbourne on a cold winter day, we stepped into a warm and very cosy environment. Also, the included breakfast was excellent and the property is in a visually stunning location.
• Andrew (10/5): Excellent choice if you need to stay in Keith. I wish we knew about it sooner. - The Lakehouse Retreat is a gem. It had everything we would want in a quick stay. Under cover parking, well appointed kitchen, comfortable bed, air conditioning and a wood fire, quiet and with a delightful outlook. Nothing really
• Kenneth (10/5): Peaceful and comfortable country retreat to refresh the soul - Peaceful and quiet spot with plenty of birdlife that frequent the lake that the house is next to. Really enjoyed listening to their songs and chirping in the evening and morning. Also lovely touches by the owner to provide bread, bacon, fresh eggs, homemade jam and butter for breakfast. Would love to visit again. Lake was low this time of year and the view not as appealing but still very picturesque.
• Quilty (10/5): Peaceful - Great location, fire was beautiful. A freshly-baked loaf was awaiting us.
• Maxine (9/5): Lovely, comfortable stop over with extra special touches like the fresh bread, still warm on arrival - Lovely freshly baked bread, eggs and bacon for breakfast
• Emma (10/5): Very comfortable and relaxing, we would definitely come back! - Very neat, tidy and comfy. Excellent breakfast provided. Great communication from the host.
• Paul (9/5): Comfortable and cosy - East comms with owner. Comfortable and good size N/a
• Diana (10/5): Our Second visit and plan to visit again. - Special character, decor and comfort N/A
• Barry (9/5): We enjoyed our stay, and would have have loved to stay longer. Maybe next time…. - The property is lakeside and private. The furnishings are what we liked, gave as a cosy country feeling. Everything we needed was there. Beth also provided bread ( which she baked herself), and other breakfast items, which we appreciate very much. The weather was chilly and we did use the air conditioning and the fireplace, but it was still a little too chilly. Not a big issue.
• Chris (10/5): A perfect stay - This place was perfect I wished we could stay longer. Will use it again and highly recommend it. Everything
• Greg (10/5): Exceptional - What a bonus, eggs, bacon and fresh baked loaf. Coupled with the nice log fire and what a way to spend a winters morning.
• Ruwandini (9/5): Superb -
• Gail (10/5): Exceptional - breakfast included was amazing. Bacon and eggs and homemade bread
• Richard (10/5): Exceptional - lovely stay with homely features
• James (10/5): The Lake house is a lovely calm place which anyone staying there should enjoy. - Home made bread... Decor... Friendly owner... Nature...
• Yves (9/5): “A perfect getaway—thanks for everything!” - We loved the setting away from the busy highway and right next to the lake. The place was clean and beautifully decorated and enjoyed the wood fire. Beth provided the breakfast including the home baked bread that was a great touch. Nothing comes to our mind.
• Peter (9/5): Superb - Comfortable and well equipped living space in a lovely regional setting. We ran out of olive oil but worked around it.
• Wilfried (10/5): Exceptional -
• Andrew (10/5): Great place to stay, worth every cent, the freshly baked bread, bacon and eggs for breakfast, sensational touch - Great spot, quiet, idyllic. No bbq🤔
• Ross (8/5): It is a very nice place to stay to break the trip from Melbourne to Adelaide. - The setting is lovely The bed was a bit firm for our old bones.
• Robert (10/5): Exceptional -
• Paul (10/5): Exceptional -
• Michael (10/5): Exceptional -

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