Welcome to our family home in beautiful Lake Cathie, on the NSW Mid North Coast of Australia!

We're lucky to live in a relaxed coastal community, just 20 minutes south of Port Macquarie. Our home is tucked away in a quiet, safe cul-de-sac and is a wonderful base for families wanting to experience the Australian coastal lifestyle.

Our home has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, comfortable open-plan living, ducted air conditioning and a fantastic home office, comfortably set up for two people to work remotely.

We're ideally located just 200m from local shops, cafes and the tavern, and around 800m from Lake Cathie and a great local surf break. There's plenty to enjoy outdoors, including surfing, swimming, fishing, kayaking, kite surfing, cycling and exploring the beautiful coastline.

It's particularly well set up for families, with a dedicated playroom, trampoline and outdoor space for children. There's a good local public school just five minutes away, with a range of private schools in nearby Port Macquarie.

One of our favourite features is the beautiful elevated entertaining deck, surrounded by greenery and with a lovely treehouse feel. It's the perfect spot for a morning coffee, long lunch or evening drink.

We also have a friendly dog and backyard chickens who we'd ideally love to keep at home during a swap. We'd be happy to discuss the arrangements for their care.

Lake Cathie is a fantastic base for exploring the Mid North Coast, with beautiful beaches, national parks, coastal walks and plenty of outdoor adventures nearby.

The Space

Our home is a comfortable, well-equipped family home with everything you need for everyday living.

Features include:

- Three bedrooms and two bathrooms
- Ducted air conditioning throughout
- Open-plan kitchen, dining and living areas
- Dedicated home office, comfortably accommodating two people working remotely
- Beautiful elevated entertaining deck surrounded by greenery
- Children's playroom with toys and space to play
- Trampoline and outdoor space
- Fully equipped kitchen and laundry
- Access to bikes, surfboards, tennis racquets and pickleball racquets
- Access to a car, subject to agreed arrangements

Guest Access

Guests will have access to the whole house, including all bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, living areas, home office, playroom, deck and outdoor spaces.

We'd also be happy to make our bikes, surfboards, tennis and pickleball racquets and car available for use during the swap, subject to agreeing on arrangements beforehand.

We have a friendly family dog and backyard chickens who we'd ideally like to keep at home during the swap. This would involve some basic daily care, including feeding, and we'd provide everything needed. We're happy to chat about the arrangements to make sure it's a good fit for everyone.

Notes

We're a family home rather than a dedicated holiday rental, so you'll find all the usual things that make everyday living comfortable, including kitchen equipment, children's toys, books, bikes and outdoor equipment.

We're particularly interested in a swap that allows both families to experience living somewhere new, rather than simply having a holiday. We're open to discussing longer exchanges and would love to find a family who will enjoy our home and local lifestyle as much as we do.

Ideally, our dog and chickens would remain at the property during the swap, with guests helping with their basic daily care. We're flexible and happy to discuss what's involved.

Features

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Fridge

WiFi

Bed sheets

Oven

Towels

Washer

TV

Heating

Hair dryer

Microwave

Iron

Dishwasher

Smoke alarms

Workspace

Clothes dryer

Coffee machine

High Speed Internet

Garden / yard

Bathtub

Air conditioning

Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace

BBQ

First aid kit

Fireplace

Toys

Covered porch / verandah

Bikes

Camping gear

Travel Styles

Long term

Family

Sport and leisure

Luxury

Mountains

Beach

Water

Skiing

Culture

Cycling

House Rules

Suitable for infants under 2

Suitable for children ages 2-12

Pets not allowed

No smoking

Dates of Availability

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Neighbourhood

Lake Cathie is a relaxed coastal village on the NSW Mid North Coast, known for its beautiful beaches, lake, surf and friendly community. It has a lovely laid-back feel, with a mix of local families and people who enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle.

There is plenty to do for all ages, particularly if you enjoy being outdoors. Lake Cathie offers opportunities for swimming, kayaking, fishing and picnics, while the surrounding coastline has some fantastic surf breaks, beaches and fishing spots. There's also a popular local kite surfing spot.

Our home is particularly well located for families, with lots of activities within walking or cycling distance:

- 200m – Local shops, cafes and tavern
- 300m – Children's playground and community hall
- 600m – Local tennis courts
- 800m – Lake Cathie lake and local surf break
- 1km – Skate park
- 5 minutes – Local public school
- 20 minutes – Port Macquarie

Port Macquarie offers a much wider range of restaurants, cafes, shopping, beaches, attractions and services, as well as private schools.

It's a great location for enjoying the best of coastal living while still having everything you need close by.

Getting to my home

Lake Cathie is located on the NSW Mid North Coast, approximately 4.5 hours' drive north of Sydney and around 6 hours south of Brisbane.

The easiest way to reach us is by car via the Pacific Highway. Port Macquarie is the nearest major regional centre.

Nearest airport

Port Macquarie Airport is approximately 20–25 minutes from our home and has regular flights to Sydney and other connecting destinations.

For international travel, Sydney Airport is the nearest major international airport, approximately 4.5 hours away by car.

Getting Around

Having a car is the easiest way to explore the wider region, although many of the everyday essentials and local activities are within walking or cycling distance of our home.

We'd be happy to discuss making our family car available as part of the swap.

We also have bikes available, making it easy to get to the shops, playground, tennis courts and local beach areas.

Port Macquarie and the surrounding beaches, towns and national parks are all easily accessible by car.

Map of Approximate Location

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Emma

We're a family of four from regional Australia, with two young children aged 4 and 7, looking for an overseas house swap for 3–9 months.

We're hoping to take a family sabbatical and embrace a different pace of life – giving the kids the opportunity to experience a new culture, learn another language and attend a local school, while we immerse ourselves in everyday life somewhere new.

We're particularly interested in a Spanish-speaking country, although we're open to possibilities. Ideally, we'd love a family-friendly home in a great community, within easy reach of a good local school and plenty of fun outdoor activities. We're an active family and would love to be somewhere with opportunities for surfing, kite surfing, skiing, hiking or other outdoor adventures.

We also have a much-loved dog and a few chickens, who we'd ideally love to include as part of the swap.

We're not looking for a holiday so much as a chance to temporarily call somewhere else home, make connections, experience a different way of life and create some wonderful family memories along the way.

We're excited to connect with like-minded families who might be interested in a longer-term exchange!