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The Yabby Shack....sit back, relax and unwind

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Outdoor dining
TV, DVD player, books, music library

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Lake Cathie, NSW
  • Rainbow Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Lake Innes Ruins
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Town Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the area

Lake Cathie

With a stay at this vacation home in Lake Cathie, you'll be on a lake, just a 4-minute walk from Lake Innes Nature Reserve and 5 minutes by foot from Rainbow Beach. .This vacation home is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Lake Innes Ruins and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Innes Ruins Historic Site.
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What's nearby

  • Rainbow Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lake Innes Ruins - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Tacking Point Lighthouse - 15 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Town Beach - 17 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Flynns Beach - 20 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake Cathie Tavern - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Little Fish Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Tacking Point Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Caramels at Cathie - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bonny Hills Beach Hotel Bistro - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Yabby Shack....sit back, relax and unwind

The Yabby Shack is a very comfortable and affordable lakeside cottage. It is a short stroll to the lake, beach, bowling club and local shops. Sit out on the deck and enjoy a relaxing stay. With the beach and lake a few minutes walk away you are guaranteed to have an enjoyable day either fishing or swimming , boating or just catching up with a good book on the beach. The local Bowls Club is a must for a really enjoyable and affordable meal. Rainbow Beach at Bonny Hills is just a short drive away. Sit back under the whispering Sheoaks and soak up the atmosphere. Port Macquarie is just up the road where you can catch up with a bit of shopping, take in a port side restaurant or cafe and enjoy the the most comfortable climate on the east coast. Actually the whole area has a lot to offer. There are some great drives and walks to the west with some famous old town like Wauchope and Comboyne to visit . Anyway.....as we said...sit back, relax and unwind !!!
Please be aware that linen and towels are not provided
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a washing machine.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

David Fowler

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 indicated 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 PID-STRA-16280, 2445

Property is also known as

91364
The Yabby Shack....sit Back, Relax and Unwind Lake Cathie

The Yabby Shack....sit back, relax and unwind Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 123 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Chill and very homely stay

We absolutely loved the Yabby Shack. From the first impression to the and of the whole stay it delivered on every part of our needs. Less than 400m walk to the water and also a great coffee van that served Campos coffee!!!! The nice touches of having games available and coffee machines with pods was appreciated greatly. Would stay again for sure. The communication was very prompt
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Y Shack

My family loved staying there. Fantastic place to stay...and we will again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBIN G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect short break

Excellent location and a perfect place to stay, only issue we had was some of the keys would open some of the doors downstairs
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely beach house

We had a lovely time in the Yabby Shack many thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

amanda c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mandy C

Beautiful location and view. Friendly helpful hosts, roomy, a home away from home my second visit Will definitely visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything you need for a comfortable stay

This is our third time staying at The Yabby Shack. The check in is so easy and the hosts are friendly and easy to contact. It is spacious enough for our family. Lots of little extras that mean you have everything you need eg. toilet paper, paper towel, dishwashing tables, dishwashing liquid, board games etc. Thanks for having us again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Always a pleasant stay

Comfortable, affordable, beautiful place
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mellony C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay!!

Such a great property! Location is amazing, so central to the water, shops and the bowling club. Property is great, just as listed and communication with the owner was great!! 100% recommend to anyone to stay there and we will be back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dean F.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday house

This place was everything we needed for our short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Allan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great 4 days

House was very clean easy to find Very easy to communicate with host
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We could walk everywhere we wanted to go - to the family celebration, the lake, the beach, the shops. A very well equipped kitchen. Notes everywhere for any questions you might be planning on asking the host. Particularly helpful was the one about the noisy timber in the home. Assured us it was safe.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay to attend a nearby family occasion

This was a great house for five of us to stay to attend family celebrations at Lake Cathie Tav and my family's home nearby. We weren't at the house a lot but it was very comfortable when we were. Very easy to obtain the keys in a lock box, although another bunch of keys took a bit of fumbling to work out what keys went with what locks. It wasn't a problem for us to have to provide our own linen and towels. David, the host, was great with communication and information. Thank you so much for a very convenient and comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbra P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy Holidayers

The accommodation met our needs, very spacious. The location was easy to find places.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Amazing spot close too the pub, beach or lake whichever close too local shops just amazing spot beautiful lookout on the balcony 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and Family friendly

We have stayed at The Yabby Shack before. It’s great for us as we can come together as 2-3 families, eat together and have our own space. The main bathroom doubles as an ensuite in the main bedroom. Only draw back, I forgot to bring my own linens. Luckily, the local Woolworths has a good supply.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

NICOLE L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant property.

Exactly as described in clear communication from owner. Lovely view over lake, which is very close. Comfortable beds and plenty of space to spread out and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love the Yabby Shack

Would come again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick trip back home.

Quiet street,but close to everything.The house is very homely and spacious.plenty of room to take a large family.all facilities at the property were clean,working and good to go.clear instructions around the place also.we really loved waking up to the sound of the ocean and to walk out onto the back deck and see water was a really good way to start the day.Thankyou David and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

rosalind o.

Liked: Cleanliness

getaway

This property was very close (4 mins) from where we needed to be in Lake Cathie and so was excellent. The kitchen had everything one could possibly want and more. The beds were very comfortable and there was ample hot water for our group of 5. I tripped and broke an item and when I told the host David he could not have been nicer about it which made me feel so much better. Our group was aged from 7-78 years.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Spot

We stayed at the Yabby Shack whilst visiting some family in the area. The location is wonderful. Great views of the water from upstairs. You enter the house upstairs where the living and kitchen annd bathroom are joined by two bedrooms. The downstairs is reached by an external staircase off the rear balcony, which did separate our family members a fair bit. While it’s an older feeling property, the decor is cheerful and is happy and relaxing. Id definitely recommend it to people who want to enjoy the seaside location on a budget.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Time to catch up

Great location. Suited us perfectly to catch up with family in the area as well as spend some time with friends who joined us
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francisca B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Yabby shack.

Very cosy . Had everything that you might need for a short stay. Within a comfortable walking distance to river frontage and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024