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Stay a while @theMurray’s Beach Retreat | Family & Pet-friendly

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A modern building with a sign reading "CAVES" and a glass facade.
A covered outdoor area with a dog standing on a wooden platform, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with grass, stepping stones, and trees.
A house with a large lawn and tall trees.
A modern building with a grey facade, large windows, and a metal railing.
A bunk bed room with a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, a small table with a lamp, and a potted plant.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Macquarie

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Murrays Beach, NSW
  • Place, Wallarah National Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Macquarie
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Double Bunk bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Double Bunk Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Ensuite

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Newcastle

Murrays Beach, a neighbourhood in Newcastle, is home to this holiday home. Lake Macquarie and Wallarah National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hunter Ice Skating Stadium and The Lake Macquarie Variety Playground. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Murrays Beach, NSW

What's nearby

  • Wallarah National Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Macquarie - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Merewether Beach - 38 min drive - 35.6 km
  • Newcastle Beach - 42 min drive - 38.3 km

Getting around

  • Wyee Station - 21 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Market St Cafe - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪Nords Wharf Trading Post - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bay Hotel Motel - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪8 at Trinity - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Caves Beachside Hotel - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Stay a while @theMurray’s Beach Retreat | Family & Pet-friendly have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Stay a while @theMurray’s Beach Retreat | Family & Pet-friendly?

As of 24 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stay a while @theMurray’s Beach Retreat | Family & Pet-friendly on 16 Mar, 2027 start from S$1,968, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Stay a while @theMurray’s Beach Retreat | Family & Pet-friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Stay a while @theMurray’s Beach Retreat | Family & Pet-friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stay a while @theMurray’s Beach Retreat | Family & Pet-friendly?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay a while @theMurray’s Beach Retreat | Family & Pet-friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stay a while @theMurray’s Beach Retreat | Family & Pet-friendly located?

Located in Murrays Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Wallarah National Park and Lake Macquarie. Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area and Pinney Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here for our year end holidays and celebrated New Year's eve. The house is nice and cosy. It was just perfect for our family gathering. We really enjoyed ourselves in the house. Thank you Anna.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar, 2026
Thank you Jacqueline for your lovely review & so happy you and the family had such a special stay at the property. You are welcome back anytime.
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