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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

9.6 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
  • Place, Rainbow Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lighthouse Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Pilot Beach
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, 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

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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
  • Tacking Point Lighthouse - 14 min drive - 15.3 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

  • ‪Caramels - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Offshore Coffee Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tacking Point Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lake Cathie Tavern - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Little Fish Cafe - ‬19 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

9.6

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 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 125 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

satyabrata m.

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

5 Stars all the way

We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fiona F.

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

Lovely retreat

Very well set up and tastefully decorated. Loved our stay with my 88 year old mum, brother and sister.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

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

Amazing Stay!

Great property, walking distance to everything you need in Cathie. The home was beautiful, clean and comfortable for our family. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angus M.

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

Good holiday

Great location, lovely house, couldn’t ask for anything more.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

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

Cathy B.

Weekend Away

Excellent facilities for three adults . It was clean and comfortable with an excellent view. Close to the beach and the lake and the shops.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Allan P.

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

Bowls trip

Pleasant house and gardens Great deck and view
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

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

The Yabbie Shack

Lovely holiday home in a great location. We felt very much at home. Would definitely book again if available.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kishori S.

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

Happy Holiday

Staying in the property was really great.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

PAUL S.

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

I highly recommend the Yabby shack!

Really enjoyed staying here ,David the landlord was very accommodating nothing was a problem. Beds are comfortable,kitchen has everything you want.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

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

Yabby shack

Great house to stay in . The back deck has an amazing veiw , every thing in the house you can possibly need and very quite would go back and stay again 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

jodie h.

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

Great location!

The home is perfect located within walking distance to lake and beach. The place has everything you need and feels very comfortable (like a home, homie) Great big deck at the back. We enjoyed our stay very much and hopefully will be back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francisca B.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tiarlea A.

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

Home away from home

Absolutely love this place , second time staying here and another amazing stay such a relaxed house and has eveything you need . Highly recommended 👌 loved by all my family
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

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

Perfect stay

Overall really well appointed and comfortable 'beach shack' style accommodation. Plenty of room just not car parking friendly. Would book again in an instant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

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

Deirdre C.

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

Yabbyshack

Nice, neat and relaxing view. Close to shops and main city.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

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

Located next to lake, beach & shops. Easy access to Port Macquarie and freeway to other attractions.

What a great house! The house was beautifully presented, clean and created an instant holiday atmosphere for all of us. I can highly recommend to others if considering a stay in the area. It was a shame to have to leave.

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