Title: Stay a while @Murray’s Beach Retreat | Family & Pet-friendly 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 # Stay a while @Murray’s Beach Retreat | Family & Pet-friendly Holiday home with kitchen, 10-minute walk to Lake Macquarie ## Photo gallery for Stay a while @Murray’s Beach Retreat | Family & Pet-friendly ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115210000/115204900/115204803/52ced143.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115210000/115204900/115204803/w1114h981x0y0-a016d74a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor banquet area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115210000/115204900/115204803/d7d71254.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115210000/115204900/115204803/7e5fc143.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115210000/115204900/115204803/ead232ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Consider a stay at Stay a while @Murray’s Beach Retreat | Family & Pet-friendly and take advantage of a firepit, a garden and a playground. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/games room and laundry facilities. ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - 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. ### Stay a while @Murray’s Beach Retreat | Family & Pet-friendly Get away from the busyness of life to relax at this peaceful lux coastal retreat for all the family/friends to enjoy with magic sunsets & this lush serene setting by sitting around the warm firepit. Just one hour from Sydney's north shore & close to Rafferty's Resort that boasts a spectacular lakeside for all functions & a new alfresco Cams Wharf tavern to bask in the sun with live music every weekend. At Lakemac water sports offers kayaking, BBQ & fishing boat hire & giant aqua mats for the kids. Murray’s Cafe is an outdoor dog-friendly cafe surrounded by the bushland on the edge of Lake Macquarie. The jetty over the lake is great for fishing, the paths along the waterfront are ideal for a casual stroll or a place to bring the kids on their bikes & scooters. Bring a picnic blanket, order from the takeaway menu & sit on the waterfront to take-in the array of sparkling sunsets. Step into the relaxed vibe of Caves Coastal Bar & Restaurant, or the Swansea RSL only minutes' drive, let the ocean breeze make it restful and enjoy the local charm we’ve fallen in love with. This is the perfect place for those moments that matter the most with the people that matter the most to you. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Deck/patio - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Arcade/game room ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73690000/73689900/73689900/c9e8623d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunset Escape - Reserve Waterfront w/ Kayaks Chain Valley Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 44 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-18&endDate=2025-12-19&selected=73689900&PinnedHotelID=73689900&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119760000/119759100/119759098/w1919h1080x1y0-f6b11c08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Lakefront Haven perfect for families and friends creating lifelong memories Fishing Point - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-18&endDate=2025-12-19&selected=119759098&PinnedHotelID=119759098&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100040000/100037700/100037632/ffccc454.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New Property Shimmer Shores Absolute Waterfront Retreat at Fishing Point, Lake Macquarie Fishing Point - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 6.0 5 reviews £1,122 includes taxes & fees 9 Dec - 10 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=100037632&PinnedHotelID=100037632&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120870000/120865700/120865663/fbeb063a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakeside Luxury Buff Point Buff Point - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Gym 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-18&endDate=2025-12-19&selected=120865663&PinnedHotelID=120865663&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103150000/103140700/103140681/1f0b47b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Lake Palace at Murray's Beach Murrays Beach - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-18&endDate=2025-12-19&selected=103140681&PinnedHotelID=103140681&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120670000/120663500/120663453/802faa41.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Vivid Sanctuary by Lake Beach, heated Pool EV Charger Fireplace 1hr from sydney Gwandalan - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer £429 includes taxes & fees 5 Dec - 6 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=120663453&PinnedHotelID=120663453&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73270000/73262600/73262532/59e558e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Getaway Lakefront environmental House with Kayaks Water Views Chain Valley Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 33 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-18&endDate=2025-12-19&selected=73262532&PinnedHotelID=73262532&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102560000/102554300/102554265/32f63cbc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gypsy Paradise - kayaks, fishing, fire pit, trampoline! 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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules no parties allowed and no noised after 11 pm ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 25 kg per pet) Note from host: Non-shedding & toilet trained pets allowed. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 This property accepts cash On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 PID-STRA-79169, 2281 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-33.12385,151.62592&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7ErciE_mm%7C%5B%3FO%3FS%3FQ%40U%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBS%40Q%40QBQBQBQBSBQDQBQDODQBQDMDSFQDOFQDMFQFOFOFMFSFMHOHMFOHOHKHMHOHKHOJKHMJMHKJKJKJKJKJKLKJKJILKJILGLKJILILGLELILGLENILELELINELENALENELCNENALCNCNANCLANCN%3FNAL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40LBN%40NBNBL%40NDLBNDLDN%40NDLDLHLDNDLHLDLFLHLDLFLHLHJJLFLHJJJHLJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJHLJLHJHNHJJNHLHJFNHNFLHNFLFRFLHNDNFPFLDPFNDPDRDLDPBPDNDPBPBPBRBPBPBP%40PBP%40R%40P%40P%40P%40P%40P%3FT%3FP%3FR%3FN%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FTAPAPAPAPAPARCNARCPCPCPCPCRCPEPENCNERELEREPGLERGLGRELINGLGPGNINGLINGNIJILKNIJINIHKNIJKJKLKJKJKJKJKJMJKHKJMHMFKLMFMFMHMDMFMHMDMHODMDMHMDODO%40MDODMBODM%40OBO%40OBMBO%40OBO%3FO%40M%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCM%3FOAO%3FOCMAOCOCOAMCOAOEMCOEMEOAMEOEMIMEMEOIMEMIMGMEMIMGKGMMMGKIMKKIKKMKKKKKKKKKKMIKKKIOKIIOIKIOIMIKIOGOIMIOGOGQGMGOGMGSEMGSEMGQESEMCSEOEOCQEQCSCQCQCQCQASAOCSAQAQAQAQ%3FQAU%3FQ%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=I1fHxx6wGqhu1ESbm-wuN9OWIoM=) Murrays Beach, NSW #### What's nearby - Wallarah National Park \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Lake Macquarie \- 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area \- 2 min drive \- 1.0 mile - Pinney Beach \- 19 min drive \- 3.1 miles - Newcastle Beach \- 39 min drive \- 23.3 miles #### Getting around - Wyee Station - 21 min drive - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 58 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Swansea Hotel - ‬7 min drive - ‪Wangi Workers Club - ‬41 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive - ‪Blacksmiths Take Away - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Yoga Place Cafe - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Stay a while @Murray’s Beach Retreat | Family & Pet-friendly pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Stay a while @Murray’s Beach Retreat | Family & Pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Stay a while @Murray’s Beach Retreat | Family & Pet-friendly? ### What time is check-out at Stay a while @Murray’s Beach Retreat | Family & Pet-friendly? ### Where is Stay a while @Murray’s Beach Retreat | Family & Pet-friendly located? ## Have a question? 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