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White Beach Cottage - pet friendly for dogs
Unwind in this Hampton’s inspired cosy beach cottage enjoying 160 degree ocean and headland views with modern inclusions and comfort in mind: ducted airco throughout, free WIFI, BBQ. Just one street back from the beach. Lovingly detailed, the relaxed and open plan interior blends indoor and outdoor living. Light, airy, and stylish modern interior, renovated in white tones. A minutes stroll to the beach, providing a perfect coastal getaway. Please notify us in advance when bringing your dog(s).

Jolly Nose, peace and tranquility near beach
Jolly Nose Hill is known locally for extensive walking and bike tracks. Rainbow Beach hosts regular surfing competitions. The Beach Hotel, 5 mins away, has a good menu and live music at weekends and the Nursery serves yummy breakfasts, both with fun play areas. Up the road in Port Macquarie, you’ll find shops, cafes and restaurants, Glasshouse Theatre, cinema, lighthouse, museums, Koala Hospital.. A little further up the road, but not much, is Stoney Park, an aqua park for both young and old.

Funky Beach House
Funky renovated 60s style beachhouse This is a beautiful, bright, funky and freshly renovated beach house with loads of indoor and outdoor relaxing spaces & BBQ. We have a modern gourmet kitchen and luxurious bathroom. The interior is vibrant yet cozy and inviting, with a 55" smart TV and relaxing couch. The house is a short walk from the beach (80m) and lake (250m), and only 15 minutes drive to the centre of Port Macquarie. The house is not suitable for young children due to stair design.

Birchwood
Our purpose built Airbnb space is completely private but within our modern home. Seperate entry for guests via the front door. Our unit is available for 1 or 2 adults only. Please note we are unable to accept children. Close to Ocean Drive for quick access to Town Centre, Lighthouse Beach and cafes, The Lighthouse, Tacking Point Tavern, Port Macquarie Golf Club, and Emerald Downs shopping centre and the Googik track. Easy off road parking. Perfect direct route to Port Macquarie Base Hospital

One8Nine -Modern Luxurious Country Getaway
Romantic, picturesque, peaceful, luxurious. Inspired by our European adventures, we wanted to create something luxurious and peaceful for our guests to enjoy. It is perfect for an indulgent couple's retreat or for a couple of friends on a getaway. Treat yourself to a country getaway, a relaxing break in luxury and indulgence. Set amid a tranquil and picturesque leafy landscape, you won't want to leave. Located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, just 8 minutes from the quaint town of Wauchope.

Loft Style Self Contained Apartment
Coastal Hideaway is situated between the popular Town Beach and Flynn’s Beach areas. The brand new self-contained apartment is within walking distance of beaches and a very short drive to some of Port Macquarie’s best restaurants. Your Coastal Hideaway is close to everything yet away from the crowds. Relax on your outdoor deck with comfy chairs. Features dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, air con and a sofa bed for additional guests. Lovely full size private bedroom set amongst treetops.

"SHOREBREAK" at Bonny Hills - Beachfront Location
Fabulous Beachfront location in a beautiful home at Rainbow Beach, Bonny Hills. Enjoy stunning beach views and wonderful sea breezes from both levels of this quality home. With a fresh and appealing decor, "Shorebreak" is a very comfortable home with spacious living areas and generous bedrooms. Front and rear entertaining decks offer guests the opportunity to kickback and chill out in a beautiful beach house in an exceptional location. A family friendly home accommodating up to 12 people.

Immaculate unit located on the water's edge.
Stylish modern self-contained unit adjacent to the river, enjoy the water views from your private deck. Located just a short walk to cafes, restaurants, club and pub. 5 minute drive to beaches. Unit has free wifi, Netflix, dishwasher, under bench fridge and freezer, microwave, oven and cooktop. Tea, sugar and pod coffee system provided. Private bedroom with queen bed, bathroom separate toilet. Fans in every room with air-con throughout. Linen, hair-dryer, iron and ironing board provided.

Sunray @ Nobbys - Beachside Studio with Spa
Sunray @ Nobbys is situated minutes from the town centre and the beaches of Port Macquarie. Guests will have the opportunity to take a short walk to one of two beaches located only a few hundred metres from the studio. If the beach isn't for you guests can relax in the private spa at their leisure whilst looking out at the beautiful nature reserve. Guests may even spot the odd Koala, Water Dragon or Bush Turkey! Follow us on Instagra @sunray_nobbys

Little Palms - Studio Cabin
Welcome to Little Palm Cabins in Lake Cathie - 14 various sized cabins located in our beautiful seaside village and just 15 minutes to Port Macquarie. Accommodating solo travellers or large groups, each cabin has its own patio and outdoor seating with access to the shared laundry facilities. The central Alfresco/BBQ area has an additional prep kitchen with a large dining table and indoor and outdoor seating which is great for entertaining.

Quiet, self-contained private guest suite.
Relax and unwind in this quiet, self-contained space in Crestwood, Port Macquarie. This room is a private, self-contained guest suite as part of a new build and features a walk-in wardrobe, kitchenette, private ensuite with LED mirror, ducted AC, smart TV and outdoor setting and BBQ. Down the driveway, you will find access to the Googik Track nature walk, as well as a fantastic family park. Perfect for a quick stop over and long-term stays.

Braelee Bower - Nature Retreat/Views Bath Firepit
Braelee Bower – a secluded, adults-only retreat designed for connection, creativity, or quiet escape. Nestled in nature with stunning valley views, this open-design hideaway lets you fully unwind. Soak in the outdoor bath under the stars, relax by the fire pit, or dine alfresco. A “bower” is a charming hideaway—and this is yours. Explore our other listings: Braelee Studio and Braelee Sands via our Profile for more unique stays.
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Quick stats about holiday rentals in Lake Cathie
Total rentals
60 properties
Nightly prices starting at
$92 AUD before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
2.7K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
40 properties are a good fit for families
Pet-friendly rentals
10 properties allow pets
Rentals with a pool
10 properties have a pool
Your guide to Lake Cathie
All About Lake Cathie
Twenty minutes south of Port Macquarie on the north coast of New South Wales, Lake Cathie is the ideal home base for visiting some of the region’s most stunning natural wonders, including Bago Bluff National Park. The town is blessed with long sandy beaches where people come to surf in the ocean or bathe in the calmer waters of the river mouth, and is known year-round as a destination for anglers casting for whiting and flathead. Its close proximity to Port Macquarie is convenient for hopping between cafes or visiting the oceanside Sea Acres Rainforest with its tree-lined walkway and tours.
In fact, Lake Cathie is surrounded by conservation areas with trails through old rainforest, but perhaps most stunning of all is the Port Macquarie Coastal Walk, where visitors can swim, hike, and spot wildlife. There are also a handful of local small wineries nearby to explore, one of which contains the largest hedge maze in New South Wales.
The best time to stay in a holiday rental in Lake Cathie
Lake Cathie experiences consistent rainfall throughout the year, so be sure to pack an umbrella or raincoat and sturdy shoes if you’re planning on hiking. However, the amount of precipitation is spread out and therefore not particular to any season. The end of the winter and early spring both tend to see slightly less rain. The summers are generally warm and humid, which is when visitors fill the lake and beaches for outdoor activities like surfing and swimming. Given the mild winters and sustained temperature, many of these summer activities can be enjoyed all year round. The autumn is when visitors can take a boat tour or hike along the coast to see the humpback whale migration off in the distance.
Top things to do in Lake Cathie
Innes Ruins
Overlooking beautiful Lake Innes, these ruins are the former residence of Major Archibald Clunes Innes, one of the first free settlers to the region in the first half of the 19th century, and a stark reminder of the nation’s history and use of convict labour. A depression in the 1840s caused Innes to abandon the settlement, which fell into ruin in the subsequent decades. Today, it is an interpretive centre open to the public.
Old Bottlebutt in Burrawan State Forest Park
Located just 25 minutes from Lake Cathie is this historic natural landmark located in Burrawan State Forest Park. Known as Old Bottlebutt because of its wide trunk base, the tree is the largest Red Bloodwood tree in the southern hemisphere, thought to be more than 200 years old and about 16 metres wide above the base. The park itself has walking trails through the thick rainforest and a picnic area.
Port Macquarie Coastal Walk
Make the 20-minute trip up to Port Macquarie and spend the day walking along the coastline. The nine-kilometre track takes you from Westport Park by the Hastings River and continues along the coastline to Tacking Point Lighthouse. The southern portion of this route is one of the few places along the New South Wales coast where the forest meets the ocean. Along the way, you’ll also see rugged landscapes, rainforests, and inviting beaches. Between May and November, find your way to one of the lookout points along this trail to see humpback whales migrating to Antarctica.
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