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Your waterfront home away from home (EV & Pet Friendly)

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A dining area with a table, chairs, and a view of a lake.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a large TV, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.
A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a nightstand, a lamp, and a mirror reflecting the room.
A spacious room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a large window providing natural light.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Macquarie

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Private pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Chain Valley Bay, NSW
  • Place, Lake Macquarie
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Terrigal Beach
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Newcastle Beach
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 - King

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - Queen

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - 2 x King Single Beds

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - Main

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2 - Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Chain Valley Bay

Located in Chain Valley Bay, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Wyong Golf Club and Kooindah Waters Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Macquarie and Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Chain Valley Bay, NSW

What's nearby

  • Lake Macquarie - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Terrigal Beach - 37 min drive - 52.8 km
  • University of Newcastle - 45 min drive - 74.6 km
  • Merewether Beach - 51 min drive - 54.0 km
  • Newcastle Beach - 55 min drive - 56.7 km

Getting around

  • Wyee Station - 11 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Magic Noodle - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Doylo - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Northlakes Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Nords Wharf Trading Post - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Munmorah United Bowling Club - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Your waterfront home away from home (EV & Pet Friendly) have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Your waterfront home away from home (EV & Pet Friendly) pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Your waterfront home away from home (EV & Pet Friendly)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Your waterfront home away from home (EV & Pet Friendly)?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your waterfront home away from home (EV & Pet Friendly)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Your waterfront home away from home (EV & Pet Friendly) located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lake Macquarie and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area and Lake Munmorah. Colongra Lake is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 114 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to relax by the lake. Very comfortable and well appointed home with everything you need close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family weekend getaway was lovely beautiful place to relax and the home is really fitted with everything you could possibly desire.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location. Pet friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The whole of the surrounding area was very picturesque.The location of the house was excellent for water access and shops.The pet friendly aspect was excellent.A very enjoyable stay indeed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan, 2026
So glad you enjoyed your stay. The convenience of the bottle shop/general store over the road is so handy. Thanks so much for staying with us and your 5 ⭐️ review. It’s greatly appreciated.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was gorgeous. Perfect spot for fishing and relaxing. Just sitting out the back enjoying the lake view with our fur babies was fantastic. Hosts were very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan, 2026
Thanks for staying with us and your 5 ⭐️ review. So glad you had a relaxing time away.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is amazing. The view, the hosts, the house, the location were all 5 stars. We loved it and would highly recommend! Great value for money.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan, 2026
Love the photos! Thanks for giving us a 5 star review and we are so glad you had a relaxing getaway with your fur babies.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect. Pets were very welcome, easy to get to, shops close by, beautiful walk, beautiful property, amazing, relaxing place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct, 2025
Thanks so much for your great review. It was a pleasure hosting you for your special anniversary.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing getaway

A perfect spot by the lake and very comfortable home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lakeside retreat

Wonderful house. Lovely lake views. Ideal for a chilled weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a lovely family break away with dog in tow. Lovely well equipped home right by the lake. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

We stayed here with 6 people and our dog, it was a great size and beautiful property. The hosts were very friendly and accomodating. There are restaurants around 5-10min driving distance. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a wonderful holiday the house felt like a home

We had every thing a our fingertips that we could ever need to have a wonderful holiday
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best!

Best provisioned house we have stayed in. Excellent helpful hosts. Beautiful property right on the water with saltwater pool. Thank you Cathy and Cameron, we had a lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan, 2026
And thank you for being such fabulous guests. It was a pleasure having your stay. We are glad you found the house well stocked too. Makes it feel more like a home away from home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Escape

Our family had a wonderful stay. The house was so well situated and had everything we needed. Hated having to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan, 2026
We are so glad your family enjoyed their stay. Thanks for your great review and for staying with us. Much appreciated xx
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Home & Location

This was an amazing stay! The pictures don’t do enough justice! The place was so beautifully open, clean, and connected to nature. The view was amazing and we really felt so comfortable. Would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan, 2026
Thanks for your great review! I might need to update the photos 😊 So glad you had a great getaway and thanks for staying with us 🙏
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely lake house

Great house on the lake ,house beautifully kept and fully equipped with all the comforts you need !😊
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place.

The house was a very comfortable place with wonderful views in a great setting. All the family had relaxing time and our dogs loved the place too. Thank you so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect relaxing getaway

The property is beautifully presented and in a very picturesque location. The home felt welcoming and was very comfortable. The hosts were also welcoming and generous with their special touches. I highly recommend and hope to visit again another time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan, 2025
Thanks so much Mel for your beautiful review. Very glad you were able to take a relaxing break. We look forward to welcoming you back sometime soon. All the best Cathy & Cameron
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home away from home & wonderful hosts

Thank you Cameron & Cathy for providing a wonderful, peaceful, relaxing getaway The pool was the highlight of our stay, we all had a wonderful time keeping cool in this heat. Pantry was well stocked, we enjoyed sitting on the balcony withba cool drink looking out at the lake, such a serene and peaceful place to chill out for a weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Feb, 2024
Thanks so much Tabatha for your beautiful review. We look forward to welcoming you back sometime 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxation Plus

We had a fabulous couple of days relaxing in this gorgeous house- it felt just like home. So well equipped, and so relaxing. The views were beautiful and I can't wait to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov, 2020
We look forward to having you back Karen. Thanks for staying with us :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Spot

Had a great time away with our adult children & their spouses. Pets had a great time too ! Awesome spot to relax , paddle board , fish - played some outdoor cricket , Seam in the pool …
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house right on the lake. Very quiet and peaceful. House was very well equipped for a family of 5. Everything you could need in the kitchen. Pool and kayaks were great. We also loved visiting Frazer Beach and Norah Head. All in all, a fantastic stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct, 2025
Thanks for your great review! Glad you enjoyed some family time away and found Norah Head in particular. Great spot for photos! Hope to have you back sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved every minute of our stay at Winji Jimmi. Absolutely gorgeous home and location! We have never stayed anywhere so well stocked with so much more than just the "basics". The house, pool, gardens and view of the lake are stunning.Our pup loved walks along the lake and we caught lots of fish from the pier directly in front of the property.Thankyou Cathy and Cameron for sharing your little piece of paradise, and for being so friendly and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb, 2026
Thanks Deb for your wonderful review. It means a lot to us that you had a great stay and felt at home at Winji Jimmi. You were fabulous guests and we hope to host you again some day. All the best Cathy & Cameron 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place

We had a lovely time. Place was beautiful, lovely views. Perfect for a writing retreat. Cathy is a wonderful host. Thank you so much ! 🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and beautiful!

We really enjoyed our stay here. The owners were so friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. It was such a lovely gesture to have some bubbles and chocolates in the fridge for our arrival. Would definitely recommend this place for a relaxing getaway. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov, 2020
Thanks Michelle
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