Title: Family and pet friendly home close to beach, lake, shops and town centre. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Family and pet friendly home close to beach, lake, shops and town centre. Holiday home in Lake Cathie with kitchen and balcony ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106460000/106450600/106450558/w1200h799x0y3-c00ed575.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106460000/106450600/106450558/w1200h794x0y3-a6531b56.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106460000/106450600/106450558/6ccd1be4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106460000/106450600/106450558/7a98cce7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106460000/106450600/106450558/7f143b25.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Lake Cathie Beach and Bonny Hills views await at this cosy retro home. Enjoy ocean vistas from the balcony, unwind in one of three bathrooms or explore nearby shops and tennis courts. With a fully fenced backyard, driveway parking, and double car garage your stay is sure to be comfortable. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Kitchen - Free WiFi £183 includes taxes & fees 13 Oct - 14 Oct ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Area rugs in public areas - Handrails in stairways - No lift - Thin carpet in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Recycling ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45520000/45511500/45511461/6e9f7869.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Salt Breeze - upstairs only Lake Cathie - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 10 reviews £167 includes taxes & fees 30 Sept - 1 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-30&endDate=2025-10-01&selected=45511461&PinnedHotelID=45511461&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101770000/101760700/101760619/663e443e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Entire home in Bonny Hills, Australia Bonny Hills - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 3 reviews £508 includes taxes & fees 2 Oct - 3 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-02&endDate=2025-10-03&selected=101760619&PinnedHotelID=101760619&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78370000/78366500/78366471/7f90a844.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 'The Savoy'. 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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. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming cats only 3 total (up to 25 kg per pet) Note from host: Please get preapproval for pets, advise type, numb ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 Property Registration Number 2445, PID-STRA-29272 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-31.547537,152.85255&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7Evo_Em_%7Dc%5C%3FS%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40S%3FQBQ%40Q%40QBQBQ%40SDMBQBSBQDQBMDSDMDQDQDOFQDOFOFQDOFMFOHMFOFOHMHOFMHOHKHOJKHOHKJKHMJKJMJKJKJKJGJMJKLGJKLIJILGLILGLILGLILELILCLILENELENELENCLENCNELANCNALCNANCNAN%3FLCN%3FN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%3FNBN%3FL%40NBN%40NBL%40NBN%40LDNBNDLBLDNDLDNDLDLHNBLHLDLHLFLHJFLHLFLHJHLJJFJJJLJFLJJJHJJLJJHLJJHJJNHJHNHJHNHLFNHLFNHNFLFNFLFNFPDNFNDPDNDPDLDPDRDLBPDPBRBPBLBR%40PBP%40PBP%40P%40P%40R%3FP%40P%40P%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FPAPAP%3FRAPAPAPCPAPCPARCPCLCRCPEPCPENEPEPELERELERGLENGPGNGLGNGLINGNILGNINILIJINIJKNIJKJINKHKLIJKJMJKHKJKJKFMJKHMHMFMHKFMHMHMFMDMHODMFMDODMFODMDM%40ODOBMDO%40OBM%40OBO%40OBMBO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOBM%3FO%3FOCO%3FO%3FMAO%3FOCOCOAMCOAOCMAOEOCMEOAMEOEMGOEMEMGMEMIMEMGMIMIMGMIMGKIMIKKMGKKKKKIKKKKKKKMKIIOKKIKIOKKIOIKIMGOIOIMGOGOIMGOGMEOGQGOEMGSEMESEQEMEQCOEQCQCQCSEMAQCSCQAQAQCQ%3FQAQASAQ%3FQAQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kaxJFkCXRHRXw4J5uItRzlGOtc4=) Lake Cathie, NSW #### What's nearby - Rainbow Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Lighthouse Beach - 11 min drive - 8.4 miles - Tacking Point Lighthouse - 14 min drive - 9.6 miles - Long Point Vineyard & Art Gallery - 19 min drive - 8.6 miles - Pilot Beach - 25 min drive - 10.5 miles #### Getting around - Wauchope Station - 22 min drive - Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ) - 25 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Caramels - ‬6 min walk - ‪Offshore Coffee Bar - ‬9 min walk - ‪Tacking Point Tavern - ‬9 min drive - ‪Lake Cathie Tavern - ‬5 min walk - ‪Little Fish Cafe - ‬19 min drive ## 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 does it cost to stay at Family and pet friendly home close to beach, lake, shops and town centre.? > As of 29 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family and pet friendly home close to beach, lake, shops and town centre. on 13 Oct 2025 start from £183.23, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lake-Cathie-Hotels-Family-And-Pet-Friendly-Home-Close-To-Beach.h106450558.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Family and pet friendly home close to beach, lake, shops and town centre.? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Family and pet friendly home close to beach, lake, shops and town centre.? > Checkout is at 10:00 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Family and pet friendly home close to beach, lake, shops and town centre. Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### John R. 15 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pleasant stay Enjoyed it ##### John R. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### lesley d. 21 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family accommodation Good property for family or friends ##### lesley d. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Narmatha T. 24 Dec 2024 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. ##### Narmatha T. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Nerida B. 22 Mar 2025 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. ##### Nerida B. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew H. 15 Sept 2024 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 ##### Andrew H. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Ron O. 28 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Ron O. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mohammad K. 15 May 2025 ##### Mohammad K. 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