Title: Large family friendly beach retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Large family friendly beach retreat Lakefront holiday home in Lake Cathie with fireplace ## Photo gallery for Large family friendly beach retreat ![Beach nearby - Large family friendly beach retreat (Lake Cathie)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112320000/112313200/112313107/6d74f3ce_edited_560d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Large family friendly beach retreat (Lake Cathie)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112320000/112313200/112313107/w1084h714x22y1-0006cd11.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Large family friendly beach retreat (Lake Cathie)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112320000/112313200/112313107/95aca1d3_edited_774a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Large family friendly beach retreat (Lake Cathie)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112320000/112313200/112313107/w954h705x76y0-577c3f52.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Large family friendly beach retreat (Lake Cathie)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112320000/112313200/112313107/w954h714x84y1-a4812a0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Large family friendly beach retreat provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Pool - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Fireplace ## 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. ### Large family friendly beach retreat Bring the whole family to this large Hamptons style luxury by the beach. With 5 bedrooms and a pool situated just 400m to Rainbow Beach. Only 2km to shops and the lake and 15 minutes to Port Macquarie. Pets welcome! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the marina - Near the sea - On a lake ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110320000/110317100/110317003/e173eee7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tribal Tides Dunbogan 2443 Dunbogan - Kitchen - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Mountain view [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14&selected=110317003&PinnedHotelID=110317003&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110140000/110139000/110138914/4549aad3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Waybre Dunbogan 2443 Dunbogan - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14&selected=110138914&PinnedHotelID=110138914&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38360000/38356200/38356128/3496703e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tranquil Waters - 30 Camden Head Rd Dunbogan Dunbogan - Washing machine - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available 8.6 Excellent 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14&selected=38356128&PinnedHotelID=38356128&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33920000/33910100/33910077/df00474a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pacific Breeze - ocean views from BBQ deck DUNBOGAN - Kitchen - Washing machine - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14&selected=33910077&PinnedHotelID=33910077&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104450000/104447100/104447078/38b78c10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Green Mango - beach cottage. 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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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20 Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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-68449 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-31.561216,152.84296&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:nlr_Eoc%7Bc%5C%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40Q%3FS%40QBQ%40Q%40QBSBQ%40QBMDQBSBQDQBODQDQDODQDMFSDMFODQFOFMFOHOFMFOHMHOFMHOHKHOJKHOHKJKHOJKJKJKJKJKJGJMJKLGJMLGJILGLILGLIJINGLELILELGLGNELENELCNCLENCLENANCNALCNCNANAL%3FNCN%3FNCN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FNBN%3FNBN%3FL%40N%40NBNBL%40NBN%40LDNBNDLBLBNDLDNDLFLFNDLHLDLFLHLHJFLHLFJHLFJLLFJJJLJFLJHJJJJJJJHNJJHJJNHJHNHJHNHLFNHLFNHLFNFNFLFNFPDNFLDRDLDPDNDPDPDNBPDPBRBPBLBP%40PBR%40PBP%40P%40P%40R%3FP%40P%40P%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FPAPAP%3FRANARAPCPAPCPAPCRCLCRCNERCPELEREPELERELEPGNENGNGNGNGNGLINGLINGNINILIJILILKLIJKLILKJKJKLIJMJKHKHKLMFKJMHKFMHMFKHMHMFMHMDMHODMFMDODMDODMFM%40ODOBMDO%40OBM%40OBO%40OBMBO%3FO%40O%3FO%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAM%3FOCOCOAMCOAOCOAMEOCMEOAMGOEMEOEMEMGMEMIMEOIKGMIMIMGMIKGMIKKMGKMKIKIKKKKKMKKKKIMKMIKIMKMIMIKIMGOIOIOGMGOIMGOGOGOEOGOEOGQEMESEMEQESCMEQCSCOESCMASCQCQAQAQCQAS%3FOASAQ%3FQAQ%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ys8xMg6Ux_2SGMBpnFmhGoszh30=) Lake Cathie, NSW #### What's nearby - Lake Innes Nature Reserve \- 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Rainbow Beach \- 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Queens Lake State Conservation Area \- 2 min drive \- 1.5 miles - Flynns Beach \- 16 min drive \- 12.6 miles - Pilot Beach \- 22 min drive \- 9.3 miles #### Getting around - Wauchope Station - 21 min drive - Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ) - 30 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Caramels at Cathie - ‬3 min drive - ‪Offshore Coffee Bar - ‬4 min drive - ‪Bonny Hills Beach Hotel - ‬4 min drive - ‪Lake Cathie Tavern - ‬3 min drive - ‪Crave @ Bonnys - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Large family friendly beach retreat have a pool? ### Is Large family friendly beach retreat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Large family friendly beach retreat ? ### What time is check-in at Large family friendly beach retreat ? ### What time is check-out at Large family friendly beach retreat ? ### Where is Large family friendly beach retreat located? ## Have a question? 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