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By The Lake @ Smiths Lake~Lakefront~Kayaks~ Foxtel~Views~Perfect for 2 families

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, video games, DVD player, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

By The Lake @ Smiths Lake~Lakefront~Kayaks~ Foxtel~Views~Perfect for 2 families

"by the lake @ smiths lake" is an architect designed house situated on the lake's edge. This spacious modern home offers open plan living areas flowing to large covered decks on both levels with spectacular northerly views of the lake.

Please NOTE surcharge for extra guest over 6 people is not added to online booking total. See below prior to putting through your online booking. add booking as CONTACT MANAGER

With lawns sloping down to the water's edge, "by the lake @ smiths lake" provides the ideal waterfront access for children. Pull your boat up onto the lake's edge and enjoy all the activities from your own backyard - swimming, fishing, sailing, skiing, windsurfing, kayaking, even a game of cricket on the reserve!

"by the lake @ smiths lake" is the perfect home away from home, whether you are looking for a relaxing weekend away from your usual busy routine, a great place to take the kids, or just a quiet, romantic getaway for two.

The House

As soon as you walk through the front door, you will be welcomed by the spectacular lake views, open plan living, polished timber floors, high ceilings and large glass doors leading onto a wide deck. The house has all new furniture and a fully equipped chef's kitchen with European appliances. With 4 bedrooms, 3 toilets and 2 bathrooms, this property will provide all you need for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday.

This 2 storey waterfront home offers spacious living throughout, the upper level (entry) has two bedrooms, 1 with a queen bed and the other with 2 singles. This level also has bathroom, kitchen, laundry and living room. The large deck on the upper level flows seamlessly off the lounge as an extension of the living area and has a BBQ with outdoor dining table and chairs. Downstairs has another living area, bathroom and 2 bedrooms, 1 with queen bed and the other with 2 sets of bunks. A double sofa bed is also available in the living area if needed. There is another large fully covered deck also on the lower level with direct access to the garden and lake.

Build to high eco standards, the home is cooled in summer by cross breezes coming from any direction, with ceiling fans installed in all upper level bedrooms and living areas. In winter, the northern aspect keeps the home warm through the day and a large gas heater is available at night, which can easily be moved upstairs or downstairs.

You will never be short of entertainment with 2 widescreen LCD TV's, Austar connection and Denon surround sound System with DVD player. And downstairs stop all the arguments about which movie to watch with another widescreen LCD TV and DVD player.

LINEN HIRE for sheets and towels is available, we provide your doonas, doona covers, dress pillow cases, bath mats, hand towels and tea towels.

EXTRA GUESTS SURCHARGE OVER 6 PEOPLE: This is NOT calculated on online booking as we only change this once off and there is no facilitated for this as yet on the online booking function, please use “CONTACT MANAGER” ALTERNATIVELY you can put it through on online booking and I can amend the quote to be accepted by you prior to your booking.
The base booking number is 6 people and then there is a ONCE OFF surcharge of $100 an adult or $50 a child.Children under 3 years stay FREE.



Local Area

Just under 3 hours from Sydney nestled between Seal Rocks and Forster.

Only a short distance to Blueys and Boomerang surf beaches, the glorious Celito beach is just across the sandbar, Elizabeth beach is perfect for families and patrolled during holidays and then for those naturalists amongst us there is the secluded Shellys's beach, truly a hidden secret of the region.

That's 5 beaches within 8 mins. ! Not to mention the beaches to be found a little further a field at Seals Rocks & Forster/Tuncurry area.

The local clubs have restaurants and the local shops will cater for most of your needs with a butcher, baker, general store/newsagent, bottle shop, and café . Pacific Palms Sea Food is only a few minutes away, the perfect place to get your fresh local sea food.

20 minute drive to Forster/Tuncurry.

Pacific Palms, Wallis and Smiths Lake are surrounded by National Parks with secluded pristine beaches. Smiths Lake is separated from the ocean by a natural sand bar and great for all water sports and safe swimming for the kids.

Come and enjoy a perfect experience you won't forget !

Property manager

Kate Brown

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Property grounds
Coastal Cove - stunning views across Sandbar View
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Washer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email with check-in information
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
Note from host: Strict no party policy
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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-15776, 2428

Property is also known as

115399

About the neighborhood

Map
NSW, Smiths Lake

What's nearby

  • Smiths Lake - 1 min walk
  • Smiths Lake Nature Reserve - 8 min drive
  • Blueys Beach - 10 min drive
  • Sandbar Beach - 11 min drive
  • Bull Island Nature Reserve - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Frothy Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Good Food Store - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Kembali Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Drift Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pacific Palms Seafood - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is By The Lake @ Smiths Lake~Lakefront~Kayaks~ Foxtel~Views~Perfect for 2 families pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at By The Lake @ Smiths Lake~Lakefront~Kayaks~ Foxtel~Views~Perfect for 2 families?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at By The Lake @ Smiths Lake~Lakefront~Kayaks~ Foxtel~Views~Perfect for 2 families?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is By The Lake @ Smiths Lake~Lakefront~Kayaks~ Foxtel~Views~Perfect for 2 families located?

This family-friendly Smiths Lake vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Smiths Lake and Bramble's Reserve. Sandbar Beach and Blueys Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

By The Lake @ Smiths Lake~Lakefront~Kayaks~ Foxtel~Views~Perfect for 2 families Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luke F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, functional house
Stayed at by the lake @ Smiths for two nights for a work trip. Lovely place with plenty of room and a stunning outlook. Close to a great cafe (Frothy's) down the way too for morning coffee. Kate the manager was excellent and a pleasure to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing location
I had a great time, wonderful location. For me it was very relaxing. Kate also went out of her way to make sure I had everything I needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kasey T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it so much we booked again
Loved our stay. Spacious, clean and comfortable. Kids swam and played cricket. We used Kyaks and paddle boards, and caught a lot of fish just from the bank of the lake. We were able to launch our boat once and it proved a perfect spot for tubing, and fishing. Loved it so much we booked again, but for longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house
House is very nice. Kitchen is very well equipped. Lots of friendly birds. Relaxing holiday
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Yaqiong Y.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Cockroaches everywhere
Location is good, kids enjoy the kayak. If you don’t mind too much cockroaches, it should be a good place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and well-equip
We had a lovely long weekend here and nothing to fault with the property or management. Kate was always contactable, property was clean and the kitchen was well-equip. Unfortunately it was a bit wet during our stay so we couldn’t head down to the lake, however it would be perfect in better weather. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Margaret H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Accommodation was comfortable and clean
Great house and position! Teens loved the access to kayaking! A lovely area to drive around to and go exploring! Thanks *Sink in bottom bathroom slow to drain!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hassiba M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very relaxing
The property was clean and eazy well maintained We had a very enjoyable weekend The only thing was no internet that was not mentioned in the listing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Mallory H.

Liked: Cleanliness
May trip
Our stay was nice, very relaxing location. House was comfortable. Tv down stairs didn’t work which was annoying as it would of been good to set the kids up with a movie at night down there. Also some essential like tea, sugar and milk would have been nice for arrival. Overall trip was good, would do it again at a better time of year next time. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake, birds, trees and rest
The house is in a wonderful little village by the lake. The pictures provided of the house are accurate. Loved the layout of the place. Sunset every day over the lake is gorgeous. Access to and from the lake is easy enough although on a slope and the ground was very damp/muddy from all the rain we’ve been having. A minor problem though. Peaceful area and the cafe boat-shed nearby is wonderful. If it’s a quiet week(end) you need then this will do it.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liljana M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing experience
Our family absolutely loved the house and having the lake right in the backyard. Being able to walk down to the lake several times a day was wonderful and the view from the home is just beautiful! We didn’t have the best weather, so that put a damper on our stay, but we tried to make the most of it and overall enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really clean tidy house
Perfect house to relax in or take advantage of national parks in the area
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alice O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and comfortable
A lovely, spacious house with lots of room for the family. Well equipped kitchen and great balcony overlooking the lake. Our kids loved the kayaks. All up, a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hamid e.

Liked: Cleanliness
excellent
very good place to stay, Kate was very kind and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
By the lake
Great place and location. Very happy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely area
Would have been a great place for our Christmas break Unfortunately our family were not able to come and stay due to COVID restrictions so we returned to Sydney early after just 3 days!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway
Beautiful property in a gorgeous location. Clean , tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Fiona G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House with lovely views
As you walk into the house your eyes are drawn to the views of the trees and lake. Comfortable beds, spacious living area and 2 great kayaks to use as well. Be mindful that there are quite a few stairs to get from the house to the lower floor and a steep walk down to the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
What an awesome location & property. The house was everything we'd hoped for and more but the location was unbelievable. Boating, skiing, tubing, kayaking and stand up paddle boarding from the back yard followed by drinks on the deck as we watched the sun set over the lake was pretty special. Can't wait to book another long weekend there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Luise J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place with a beautiful view of the lake.
Easy process, good communication and very organised

10/10 Excellent

Anthony R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended
Exceeded all expectations by far. Kate (property manager) met us at the house and gave us all the information about the place and the area. The house was really big and accommodated 2 adults and 5 kids extremely well (extra space if needed). The lake is literally at the back door and the views from the house is awesome. The kitchen is very well stocked with all your needs and high quality crockery for cooking (new bbq). Excellent location with lots of beaches very close by. The kayaks were used all the time by the kids. Swimming in the lake is okay, however there are jelly fish. Kayak out a bit and it’s fine to swim. I would go back in a flash without any doubts. I highly recommend this house to all. Can’t fault our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kerry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing break
the property was spacious that suited two families staying together in harmony, plenty of room and space including areas where children could be participating in a variety of activities separately if desired. the canoes were fantastic which added other activities to participate in. the local Bowling club a few minutes drive provided a good bistro great meals at reasonable price including take away pizzas. the shops and cafe 2 minute drive. Foster 15 - 20 minutes drive so easy to access. view of the lake from the house with lots of birds around added a nice atmosphere to relax. overall highly recommended.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A relaxed and easy stay
A contemporary, well kept house, in a beautifully tranquil setting. Catered well for our family getaway of 10 adults and 2 children. Would definitely stay here again. Thank you for looking after us, Kate!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway
We had an amazing few days by the lake
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Pamela B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Adequate but not good
Given incorrect address of property. Someone supposed to meet us there but no, had to try and connect with Emma who was in a bad area of phone reception then to be sent a text message with keysafe instructions. Lovely property and outlook. Cleanliness adequate but BBQ burnt out and unusable, kitchen pans and cookware were greasy and dirty, gas stove jets didn't work so well. No notification that if you are not with Telstra there is zero phone or internet coverage at the house. Went to a lot of trouble of co-ordinating 3 families so disappointed. Competitive market there with many properties so need to be doing it better for return visitors.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019