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

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Property grounds
Beach
Living area
Living area
Beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Lake Cathie, NSW
  • Rainbow Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Long Point Vineyard & Art Gallery
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Pilot Beach
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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

Property manager

David Fowler

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-16280, 2445

About the area

Lake Cathie

Located in Lake Cathie, this holiday home is on a lake. Lake Innes Ruins and Tacking Point Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Innes Nature Reserve and Innes Ruins Historic Site. Macquarie Nature Reserve and Port Macquarie Astronomical Association Observatory are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Lake Cathie, NSW

What's nearby

  • Rainbow Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lighthouse Beach - 11 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Town Beach - 18 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Long Point Vineyard & Art Gallery - 19 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Pilot Beach - 25 min drive - 16.9 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Yabby Shack....sit back, relax and unwind pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Yabby Shack....sit back, relax and unwind?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Yabby Shack....sit back, relax and unwind?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Yabby Shack....sit back, relax and unwind located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Innes Nature Reserve and Rainbow Beach. Innes Ruins Historic Site is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 123 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 123 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcus P., Brisbane, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location, great to relax and enjoy

Close to beach, shops and fantastic set up to relax and enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always a pleasant stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Mellony C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

NICOLE L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the Yabby Shack

Would come again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

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Hosted by David Fowler

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