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

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A resort pool area with a sunset view, lounge chairs, and a bar.
An indoor dining area with round tables, orange seating, and large windows offering a view.
A sunset view with a pathway leading to outdoor seating areas with umbrellas, overlooking a calm body of water and distant hills.
A modern building with a grey facade, large windows, and a metal railing.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel sink, and a bar stool area.

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
  • ‪8 at Trinity - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Nords Wharf Trading Post - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bay Hotel Motel - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪The Yoga Place Cafe - ‬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.

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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