Family-friendly holiday rentals in Lake Macquarie City Council

We loved our stay! Perfect location for a weekend of wineries and lots of space for babies and dogs to explore. We would love to come back and stay again :)

Wonderful place to stay and met all our needs. Craig’s house is in the perfect spot for the beach and the other activities we were there for. Craig was so easy to deal with and was so responsive and friendly. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a spot in The Entrance

It was a beautiful spacious place for a group of good friends to tour the Hunter region. It was central to most places making it easy to drive everywhere. Dan and Ariane were friendly and accommodating with our needs. A great place to relax!

Antonina was a lovely host, who responded straight away to any questions we had. The home was just as described very beautiful with lovely surroundings. We felt so relaxed in this beautiful private surroundings. Would definitely recommend and we will hopefully be coming back in Easter.

Armando is a Super host. He looked after us very well. Even though we cut short our trip, we hope to enjoy Armando's home, in our next visit to Newcastle.

Loved our stay with two adults and two children. Absolutely beautiful home, nicer than the pictures! Stunning fireplace and loved the spa and pool! The best part is that the house is so well stocked! Everything you need is there which is so considerate and amazing! Hosts are responsive too and very friends! We also loved feeding the goats! A really beautiful home, thank you!

My partner and I stayed in Cadair Cottage 1 and we really really enjoyed our short time here. We were only here for a couple of nights but would have loved to extend our trip. There is so much to like about this place. Firstly, the surroundings are just absolutely beautiful - you are in nature and if you’re coming from a city landscape you’ll switch off so quickly. The cottage itself was spotless and had such a homely feel. All of the amenities you’d need with a fireplace, stove top, wifi, tv with foxtel and streaming - beautiful bedrooms and comfortable linen. The hot tub is also so nice to relax in and watch the sun come down. The yard (which is fully fenced) offers an expansive play area for your furry friends and our girl Peppa absolutely loved her time here too. She had so much fun. You are visited by neighbouring sheep and cows and it’s truly magical to watch them graze and trail by. Thank you, Simone - we can’t wait to return to this beautiful property again.

Paul has a lovely home and was a great host. No issues with our stay and Paul was very responsive. All in all, a great trip!

Hunter Valley retreat hosted by Katrina was a great location to stay in. We got the Divinity house B which was right at the back of the retreat, which was very private. We had wallabies walking out at the back across the fence which was great to watch. Rooms themselves were clean, well appointed and had all the required amenities for a good night's stay. We wished we could stay longer to enjoy the outdoor amenities and games that were available. Katrina was responsive and made the check-in and stay smooth.

We had a lovely stay at Carol's Eco retreat. Beautiful surroundings and very comfortable accommodation with a lovely outdoor space, including a fire pit where we toasted marshmallows in the evening with our son. The whole place had a very peaceful vibe. It was also lovely to see the work Carol was doing rescuing and looking after young kangaroos at her sanctuary next door. Thank you for a great stay!

Cute little place in a great location and lovely friendly hosts. Very grateful for the pet-friendly policy and enjoyed all the walks in the parks and along the water. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

I love the home and proximity to the beach. The sound of the ocean across the road was lovely and peaceful. A beautiful home and sanctuary to replenish and rejuvenate.

We have stayed here before, our 2nd time. It’s a beautiful tranquil spot on the lake, great for larger family gatherings. Some of the furniture is a bit dated, but overall it’s a great location and house.

Susan is so wonderful to do deal with and her gorgeous accommodation, I would highly recommend!! I look forward to booking with Susan again in the near future as a lovely home away from home!

This is the second time we’ve visited Paul’s place and hopefully they’ll be another. It’s a quintessential Australian coast house, full of character and warmth. The beach is across the road and you fall asleep with the sound of the ocean. Heaven! Great back yard, everything you need and Paul is a 10 out of 10 host!

Had a great stay! Place was spacious for a large group and tidy. Our group enjoyed the animals and a bonfire at night. Great location a short drive from Cessnock. Great communication and clear instructions. Would stay again.

Beachousesix was very well appointed with amazing ocean views. It was clean, quiet & within around a 10 minute walk to restaurants & shops. There was plenty of street parking also. I would love to stay here again if in Terrigal. Thanks Tim

Terry’s place was perfect for our Hunter getaway, and Graham went above and beyond as host. Great location for getting around wineries and restaurants, and 3-minute walk to the brewery and pub down the road made for an absolute no-brainer at night. Accomodation is everything you’d need: perfect for a single, or a couple, or adults +kid/s, etc, plenty of space in the large main room with separate kitchen and separate private bathroom/laundry. Cannot recommend this place and Graham highly enough, what a legend! Cheers mate, we’ll see you again.

We spent the weekend in the hunter and this place was the perfect fit for us! Very peaceful, warm in the winter nights , easy check in and a very helpful host throughout. Would recommend it! We also saw kangaroos which was a big plus for me!

Definitely one of the best AirBnB we have stayed at. Judy and Bruce were welcoming, helpful and friendly, even allowing us to check in an hour early (after a very early start for an early flight). Corona cottage is delightful and has everything you could need for a relaxing weekend. Unfortunately, the sofa bed was rather squeaky, but comfortable according to our adult son who slept on it, and the queen bed was very comfortable. The grounds are perfectly maintained and the pool looked lovely (although we did not get to use it due to rainy weather). A nice touch was the fresh fruit bowl and continental breakfast supplied. Overall, an amazing place for our family to relax and unwind, I highly recommend it if you are visiting the area.

Peaceful location, had a great girls weekend away 💜 next time I’ll just remember to bring more bug spray, there were more mozzies than I expected to be at the location, and I did not come prepared enough as the person who is generally the one bitten in the group, this is an error on my part

Tania was lovely - really friendly. She was very responsive and provided tips on things to do during the stay. She has the makes herself available if there are any issues (we had a tiny issue with the key, which was resolved immediately), but otherwise ensures that she doesn't intrude on your stay. She is very mindful of this.

Edwina and her husband were lovely hosts, and Elfin Hill is a great complexthat is well appointed and maintained. We enjoyed our visit.

Stephen’s place was exactly as expected, felt at home as soon as you arrive. The grounds and space are amazing and great for the larger group if needed. Stephen was a great communicator and easy to talk too. Would be more than happy to come again!!