Title: Unwind, Recharge, Rejuvenate Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=3341&destination=Sydney%2C+New+South+Wales%2C+Australia&selected=71602607&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Unwind, Recharge, Rejuvenate ## Photo gallery for Unwind, Recharge, Rejuvenate ![Smart TV, fireplace, Netflix, table tennis - Unwind, Recharge, Rejuvenate (Great Mackerel Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71610000/71602700/71602607/a55adab8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi - Unwind, Recharge, Rejuvenate (Great Mackerel Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71610000/71602700/71602607/ae2bc03d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Unwind, Recharge, Rejuvenate (Great Mackerel Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71610000/71602700/71602607/0b05ab86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Unwind, Recharge, Rejuvenate (Great Mackerel Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71610000/71602700/71602607/2d268cc5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, Netflix, table tennis - Unwind, Recharge, Rejuvenate (Great Mackerel Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71610000/71602700/71602607/c6c83e86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and a playground at Unwind, Recharge, Rejuvenate. Active travelers can enjoy kayaking at this vacation home. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/game room and laundry facilities. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedroomsSleeps 9 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Unwind, Recharge, Rejuvenate The Wellness Lodge offers something a little bit different from your usual beach getaway. Tucked between beach and bush, located across the water from Palm Beach. Only an hour's drive from Sydney CBD to Palm Beach Ferry Wharf. Board the ferry or book a water taxi to transport you across sparkling Pittwater to start your adventure. Immerse yourself at The Wellness Lodge. Mackerel feels like an island - no cars, no shops and no crowds means you'll likely have the beach and bush tracks to yourself. At Mackerel, adults and children unplug - kids climb trees and jump off the wharf, learn to fish, build sandcastles, collect shells and regularly spy wallabies, kookaburras and crabs, and if they are lucky a goanna, a starfish, a dolphin, even an elusive lyrebird. Adults love the empty beach, the sparkling water for ocean swims, bushwalks bursting with native botanicals and breathtaking views, sunset beach walks and the return to a simple way of life. Mackerel Lodge is designed to happily accommodate a couple, a family or two small families (the bunk room is a particular hit with kids), and is the perfect house for a relaxed week-long stay, a long weekend getaway from the city or several lazy weeks in summer. It's also the ideal place for your next inter-generational holiday (bring the grandparents, parents and the kids). The Wellness Lodge is also peaceful and beautiful location for small retreats - the Balinese style style outdoor gym and yoga space which has a full length artisan wood framed fish pond at the rear set against a backlit stone wall is a captivating space. The outdoor cinema is a huge hit with kids (young and old!), they love the large screen, streaming capability (Netflix, Stan, Disney, YouTube anyone?) and the surround sound with the bubbling fish pond in the background to top it off. Oh, and don't forget to break out the popcorn maker in advance, and then just sit back, relax and enjoy the evenings showing. Couples love the living room in the evening, with its cosy woodfire, a glass of red and a board game, or watching a movie together with a bowl of popcorn. Kids love exploring and searching for the perfect 'marshmallow stick' for the evening's fire or playing in the front yard; before they head to bed happily in the kids' bunk room. The house has two living areas (one indoor, one outdoor), a huge outdoor dining area that can easily cater for large groups, and four comfortable bedrooms over two levels, meaning there’s plenty of space for the whole family/s to be together, or for adults and kids to break out into separate relaxation areas. Sleeping: On the ground floor a large queen-sized bedroom lies opp. ‘the bunk room’, perfect for children, it sleeps 4 (2 singles and a queen). Upstairs: a private single bedroom sits beside the bathroom, and opp. there's another large queen size bedroom with its own Juliette balcony accessed through sliding doors. Entertaining and Dining: The living room flows from the kitchen and features a widescreen TV (can stream NetLife, Stan, Disney, YouTube etc), a range of comfortable, stylish couch / seats, and a cupboard chock full of board games, books and playing cards for kids and adults and a wood fire as well as an integrated heating/cooling system. On the front deck, there is a little hide-away for those moments when you feel like some me-time - a hanging swing bench perfect to lounge in with a good book or relax and have a little snooze on, The kitchen has ample bench space for multiple cooks and is fully equipped for holiday cooking and entertaining, there's a large fridge/freezer with ice maker, coffee maker, dishwasher, oven, stovetop, pots and pans, chef’s knives, baking tins and dishes, platters, trays, kids plates and cups, plenty of champagne and wine glasses, and a picnic basket for beach picnics. Overlooking the lush National Park, the spacious covered back deck includes an outdoor living and dining area, it's the perfect place to relax after a day at the beach or a walk in the national park. The long dining table seats 12 happily. The outdoor kitchen has a sleek Italian gas BBQ, bar fridges, and is fully equipped with everything a budding BBQ chef may require. There is also a German Buschbeck wood BBQ / wood fire pizza oven in the backyard, break out the pizza dough, get adventurous with the toppings and finish off with some yummy toasted marshmallows for dessert! The deck is the perfect spot to chillax with birdsong soundtrack, read in solitude with a cup of tea on the outdoor sofa, relax with a sundowner after a day at the beach, play a board game or sort and count shells with little ones. Wallabies often hop past and kookaburras and lorikeets visit. The house is cool in summer and warm in winter thanks to the ducted reverse cycle (hot and cold) Air-Conditioning. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Freezer - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Outdoor shower - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Netflix - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Streaming services ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near the sea ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Gym - Kayak - Table tennis - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Sydney Opera Studio Club Suite | Living area | TV, DVD player, pay movies](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2300/2220/11f73159.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Four Seasons Hotel Sydney The Rocks - 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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 PID-STRA-11051 ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Mackerel Peaceful & Chic House Mackerel Lodge: peaceful & chic beach house Sydney ## About the neighborhood Located in Great Mackerel Beach, a neighborhood in Sydney, this vacation home is in the mountains and near the beach. Tramshed Arts and Community Centre and Governor Phillip Park are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Killcare Village Shops and Berowra Village. Traveling with kids? Consider Umina Recreation Centre and Australian Reptile Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Unwind, Recharge, Rejuvenate Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tanya L. Feb 13, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing and beautiful stay We had a lovely stay and Nicola and David were great hosts making sure we had everything we needed. Would recommend and definitely be back! ##### Tanya L. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan L. Jan 12, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Summertime at Mackerel with friends We've just spent at a great week at Mackerel Lodge — an easy house to holiday in... When the sun was shining we were hardly there at all, but when the rain came we really appreciated all the covered outdoor spaces, as well as the lounge room, which gave us plenty of options for big dinners together, yoga, reading, movies, room for teenagers and parents to be be together (and apart...), your collection of vinyl, boardgames, coffee machine and the dryer! Good luck with the final parts of your renovation — we hope to return next January! ##### Megan L. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue A. Dec 27, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our Christmas at Mackeral Great house - ideal for family - the boys loved the fishes and we loved the gym and the beautiful dining room upstairs. Lots of inclusions and looks like you are adding even more. We love the outlook at the back and the garden. ##### Sue A. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021