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Large family friendly beach retreat

Lake Cathie vacation home with fireplace

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Outdoor dining
Dining
Exterior
Beach nearby
Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Lake Cathie, NSW
  • Place, Lake Innes Nature Reserve
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Rainbow Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Queens Lake State Conservation Area
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Lake Cathie

Seaside stay .You'll find Lake Innes Nature Reserve and Rainbow Beach within a 15-minute walk of this Lake Cathie vacation home. Also, Queens Lake State Conservation Area is within 2 miles (3 km) and Queens Lake Nature Reserve is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Innes Nature Reserve - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Rainbow Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Queens Lake State Conservation Area - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Lighthouse Beach - 12 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Flynns Beach - 16 min drive - 12.6 miles

Getting around

  • Wauchope Station - 21 min drive
  • Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caramels at Cathie - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lake Cathie Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crave @ Bonnys - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bonny Hills Beach Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar Cafe & Grill - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Large family friendly beach retreat

Bring the whole family to this large Hamptons style luxury by the beach. With 5 bedrooms that sleep up to 12 people and a pool, it is situated just 400m from Rainbow Beach. Only 2km to shops and the lake and 15 minutes to Port Macquarie. Pets welcome!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 2445, PID-STRA-68449

Frequently asked questions

How close is Large family friendly beach retreat to the airport?

This vacation home is 20.8 mi (30-min drive) away from the Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Large family friendly beach retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Large family friendly beach retreat to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 11-minute walk from Rainbow Beach and 3.5 mi (6-min drive) from Rainbow Beach Reserve. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Large family friendly beach retreat offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Large family friendly beach retreat ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Large family friendly beach retreat ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Large family friendly beach retreat ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Large family friendly beach retreat have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool.

Does Large family friendly beach retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Large family friendly beach retreat to downtown Lake Cathie?

This vacation home is 1.4 mi away from Lake Cathie.

Large family friendly beach retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 1 reviews
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8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Janelle P., Sydney Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Our family had a lovely stay at this holiday house. It is spacious and comfortably accommodated seven adults, with plenty of room for everyone. The pool was clean and well maintained, and there were lots of games available, which we really enjoyed.The location is excellent — perfect for morning coffee, scenic walks, and visits to nearby wineries.The only downside was that some of the owners’ personal belongings were left in bedside drawers, bathroom drawers, and the fridge, which felt a little off-putting.Overall, it was a great experience and we would happily recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025