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Family and pet friendly home close to beach, lake, shops and town centre.

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A balcony with wicker chairs and a view of the ocean.
A two-story house with a front porch, a garage, and a stone wall.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dishwasher, a microwave, and an oven.
An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, a large body of water, and a prominent building.
A neatly made bed with striped bedding, a wooden headboard, a small bedside table, and a nightstand.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Rainbow Beach
Sleeps 10•3 bedrooms•4 beds

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Cat-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Lake Cathie, NSW
  • Place, Rainbow Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Innes Nature Reserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Town Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

+1
1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family and pet friendly home close to beach, lake, shops and town centre.

A stay in our cosy retro home will leave you and your family feeling refreshed and relaxed. A short stroll to shops, lake, beach, tavern, and tennis courts, this well presented, clean, two-story home sleeps up to ten people and is suitable for two families.
Magnificent ocean views from the balcony looking north, east and south towards Lake Cathie Beach and Bonny Hills with the Dunbogan headland in the background.
The house spread over two levels with main living on the upper level with kitchen, lounge, dining and two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The ground level includes sleeping for up to six people, a kitchenette and third bathroom. Fully fenced in back yard, a driveway with plenty of off-street parking and double car garage. Linen provided.
The property has 3 bedrooms, however for bookings of less than 4 people, only bedrooms 1 & 2 will be available unless special requests are made prior to check in and may incur additional fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
Please pre approve all pets
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
For bookings of 4 or less, access given to bedrooms 1 and 2 only. Access to bed 3 may be given with special request made prior to arrival.
Guest shall provide the exact number of guests prior to check in.
Bedding requirements will be ascertained prior to check in. Not all beds will be made available for smaller groups.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 2445, PID-STRA-29272
Property # 9977849
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Lake Cathie

Lake Cathie is home to this holiday home. Lake Innes Nature Reserve and Queens Lake Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Macquarie Nature Reserve and Port Macquarie Astronomical Association Observatory. Mid North Coast Maritime Museum and Mid North Coast Maritime Museum Pilot Boat Shed are also worth visiting.
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Lake Cathie, NSW

What's nearby

  • Rainbow Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lake Innes Nature Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lighthouse Beach - 10 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Flynns Beach - 15 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Town Beach - 18 min drive - 19.5 km

Getting around

  • Wauchope Station - 22 min drive
  • Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Fish Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Middle Rock Pizza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪the boat shed - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fat Fish Rrstaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Andy's Chinese Takeaway - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Family and pet friendly home close to beach, lake, shops and town centre. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Family and pet friendly home close to beach, lake, shops and town centre.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family and pet friendly home close to beach, lake, shops and town centre.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family and pet friendly home close to beach, lake, shops and town centre.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family and pet friendly home close to beach, lake, shops and town centre. located?

Situated in Lake Cathie, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Rainbow Beach and Lake Innes Nature Reserve. Queens Lake Nature Reserve and Mary Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful centrally located property within walking distance to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan, 2026
Thanks for your review, we are happy you enjoyed your stay and enjoyed the location.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good sized house for a large family get together, dogs welcome also. Walking distance to shops and the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennh M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and fun place, great location, plenty of space
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annette S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As we only stayed one night it was everything expected. Myself and my family were very happy with everything.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chuckchat C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great retro vibes, plenty of space, good outdoor area for the dog and near to shopping centre and eating options.Tracey accommodated several date changes which was appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gillian L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our stay. The home is a very well preserved and maintained retro property. All original features.Spacious and great for families and friends.Handy location.Would happily stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

John R.

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

Pleasant stay

Enjoyed it
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Narmatha T.

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

Lovely stay

Lovely property. We stayed here with our 2 kids and puppy. Ideal for beach walks, swim by lake, walk to shops and beach. House kept very clean and would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

lesley d.

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

Family accommodation

Good property for family or friends
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shaun H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was well kept and clearly cared for. The small issue we did have was handled promptly by Tracy with little to no disruption of our trip!Will be coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan, 2026
Thank you for your review, we are so pleased you will be returning. Thank you.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nerida B.

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

Ocean stay

Well situated and clean premises. Comfy bed and well equipped kitchen. Shower with good supply of hot water and toiletries. Buddy enjoyed his well fenced back yard too.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

peter b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All good
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazimg time at Lake Cathie. House is in a perfect location. 7 minute walk to the beautiful beach and 7 minute walk to woolies, cafe and a hidden gem, Andys chinese and fish chip shop! Everyone is so friendly, which just makes your stay all that more special.Tracy's communication was amazing. Let us bring all our fur babies as well. Also allowed us a kate check out. Thanks so much Tracy, we hope to be back again soo .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept, 2025
Thanks for your lovely review. We are glad you found the location to be nicely positioned near shops, cafes and the beach. We look forward to hosting you again soon. Tracy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

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

Quiet Location Close to the Beach

The house is very large, clean and well kept with quality linen and towels and kitchen appliances. The view to the ocean and down the coast towards Bonny Hills is fantastic. Very close to the beach, lagoon, tennis courts and shops making the location ideal for walking. The host is very timely on providing answers to questions. We will definitely stay in this accommodation again. Thanks Andrew
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2024
Thanks for the great review, we are happy you enjoyed the views and what our location has to offer.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Glenda D.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
As soon as I opened the door there is a strong musty smell also there was a plastic snake on the backyard windowsill it freaked me out The carpet has dirty marks all over it Everything is old and very musty it goes through everything
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jaswinder S.

Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ron O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad K.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May, 2025
Thanks for the 5 star review. ☺️

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