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Dining
Upstairs living area
Enjoy a spa as you unwind and relax from the world around us.
Unwind & relax on the comphy day bed - main living area upstairs
Queen: bedroom 1 - upstairs

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Smiths Lake, NSW
  • Smiths Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Blueys Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Bull Island Nature Reserve
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Forster, NSW (FOT)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

+2
1 Double Futon and 5 Child Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Jemmas ontheLake~5hp MotorBoat~Kayaks~SPA~Canoe~Pool&Table tennis~OutdoorPetstay

Enjoy a family visit at Jemma's on the Lake! Room for 2 families or all of your extended family. Personalised service:~ you will be met upon arrival, and have the availability of high personal care throughout your stay.

Please NOTE surcharge for extra guest over 6 people is not added to online booking total. See below.

Jemma's offers you a prime position on Smiths Lake right on the waters edge - with easy access to the waterfront - all in a tranquil setting. The house overlooks the lake. We may not be in the luxury class, however we have all the bells & whistles!

The 2 storey property is 5 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms. Upstairs is open plan living, with fabulous views of the lake and surrounds from most areas. The modern kitchen is well equipped (complete with dishwasher, microwave, coffee/cappuccino maker, large sandwich maker and much more). A solid 8 person wooden dining table allows you to take in the fantastic views.

There are 3 bedrooms upstairs, 2 with Queen sized timber beds and 1 room with 2 single beds. Downstairs there is another queen bedroom with timber bed and a spacious bunk room which comfortably sleeps 6. Quality bedding is provided throughout. The bunk room has a TV monitor and DVD player for the kids. There is a bathroom with separate toilet upstairs and a second bathroom downstairs. Washing machine and dryer are provided.

There is a spacious deck overlooking the lake and offering 180 degrees of lake views. There is also significant glass to enjoy the views from most places inside. On the deck is a 8 person outdoor setting and BBQ.

Upstairs living also offers a very comfortable large lounge and wide-screen Smart TV., to enjoy Netflix, or your favorite online shows. The majority of rooms have ceiling fans, including 4 bedrooms. (Wall mounted fan in the bunk room).

There is a fireplace for cool winter nights. Portable electric heating is also provided.

A high chair and porta-cot are available upon request.

Downstairs there is a games room with Flatscreen Smart TV , complete with a pool table.

While in the garage there is a table tennis table, this opens to the house. The house is equipped with plenty of games to entertain the adults and kids alike.

Feel free to bring along your own Play Station, Wii, XBox etc to plug into either the games room or bunk room TV.

Stepping out from the games room onto the back lawn you can: ~ walk down to the lake and take a stroll ~ go for a paddle on one of the four kayaks ~ relax on the sun lounge or at the downstairs outdoor setting ~or simply admire the view from the 5/6 person hot spa.

Down by the lake there is also a 3.5m tinnie complete with 5HP motor ready for your enjoyment and for exploring the beautiful lake.

The property is surrounded by rolling lawns. These spacious grounds provide a tremendous area for the kids to roll around and spend their energy. There is an abundance of bird life (including Nesting Hawks, Pelicans and a variety of Parrots and Kookaburras) and beautiful natural surroundings with Smiths Lake lapping at the edges. Great views all year round and breath taking sunsets.

Our aim is to make our place a complete holiday experience and I am sure we will not disappoint.

PRICING:
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 “ask a question” ALTERNATIVELY you can put it through on online booking and I can amend the quote to be accepted by you prior to your booking.
Jemmas on the Lake has a base booking charge for up to 6 people, to allow the average family a chance to stay, and then from this there is a ONCE OFF surcharge per person of $100 per adult or $50 per child. Children under 3 yrs stay FREE. The surcharge is not calculated on your auto generated booking response however will be reflective in your email response by Kate.
There are no further charges all advertised amenities such as, the 5hp motor boat and Kayak are inclusive in your rate of stay

LINEN HIRE: We can arrange the hire of sheets and towels with a local business should you wish to treat yourself in this area.
WE provide your dooners, dooner covers, bath mats, hand towels and tea towels.
PETS:
We are most happy to take OUTDOOR pet stays, we have an enclosed yard area that leads up on to the gated back decking for your pets safety.
Behind the house on the lake is the perfect location should your pets like to swim.

Local Attractions

Smiths Lake is suitable for all water sports and is just a short 5 minutes away from some of the most spectacular beaches in NSW including Bluey's, Boomerang, and Elizabeth, and for the naturalist amongst us, the very beautiful Shelly's beach. The closest beach, Cellito, can be accessed via a short board walk through coastal rain forest or via Jemma's tinnie, kayaks or canoe.

Location

The immediate area provides local clubs for great meals at affordable prices. Smiths Lake Bowling Club on Macwood Road and Pacific Palms Rec Club on Wallace Lake, well worthy of a visit!

The Charlotte Bay fish shop on the Lakes Way is a must with fresh catches daily. A well known Seafood supplier to upmarket restaurants through out NSW.

The local village shops can cater for most of your needs with a butcher, baker, liquor store and general store. The Lakes cafe (TLC) has the best coffee and is a great spot for lunch and or dinner.

FROTHY COFFEE is on the lake front at Amaroo boasting fantastic views of the Lake and Sandbar. A very popular spot, alongside the boat ramp and BBQ grounds, where a variety of boat hire options are available. Fishing is also abundant at Smiths Lake.

Smiths Lake is located between Myall Lakes and Wallace Lakes and 6 minutes North of Seal Rocks. Only 20 Min's drive south of Forster and 2.5 hours from Sydney.

Property manager

Kate Brown

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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
Strict no party policy
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
OUTDOOR pet stays only.Send on pets size & breed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is permitted outside the property.

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
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-44374, 2428

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Smiths Lake

Located in Smiths Lake, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bramble's Reserve and Wallingat National Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Smiths Lake, NSW

What's nearby

  • Smiths Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sandbar Beach - 11 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Blueys Beach - 13 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse - 23 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Bull Island Nature Reserve - 27 min drive - 20.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Frothy Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Good Food Store - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kembali Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Drift Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pacific Palms Seafood - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Jemmas ontheLake~5hp MotorBoat~Kayaks~SPA~Canoe~Pool&Table tennis~OutdoorPetstay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Jemmas ontheLake~5hp MotorBoat~Kayaks~SPA~Canoe~Pool&Table tennis~OutdoorPetstay?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Jemmas ontheLake~5hp MotorBoat~Kayaks~SPA~Canoe~Pool&Table tennis~OutdoorPetstay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Jemmas ontheLake~5hp MotorBoat~Kayaks~SPA~Canoe~Pool&Table tennis~OutdoorPetstay located?

This family-friendly Smiths Lake holiday 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 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 104 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nerida D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family weekend at Smith's Lake
Property is showing signs of aging flyscreens in need of repair, path to lake is hazardous for older people. But the deck and family room was great for a large family group. Mattress in main bedroom could be replaced.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views
This was a lovely relaxing stay for our extended family group. Property was very clean. All enjoyed kayaking and swimming in the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and wonderful place for holiday
Nice holiday house for all ages, facilities is awesome. Kitchen is well equipped.Location is perfectly next to lake. Management is helpful.If there is hair dryer provide is perfect...
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent family gateway
Overall great experience. Nice place to share with the family. Plenty of activities to enjoy and places to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Johann S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend away
Great place to stay with family and little kids. Great spot on the lake and lots for the family to do. It was a little dusty downstairs but once the windows and doors were all open it was okay. The bedroom doors upstairs were a little hard to open and close but not too much of an issue. Easy communication with owner during stay. Would come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

lorraine o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gemma’s on the lake
House could use a freshen up. Older bathrooms and toilets. It’s a shame you have to supply your own linen and towels. No spare blankets so if you’re a cold frog I would recommend to take a blanket and maybe your own pill as the ones supplied are very thin. And I must have missed it in the fine print but you have to supply your own toilet paper as well. But host dropped some off to us after contacting them as we only had two half rolls.Overall had a pretty good stay host was prompt to answer text messages. But sorry to say we wouldn’t book again. As we had one of the neighbors peering through his blinds at us all the time we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely view
We enjoyed our stay, the view and bird life is beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect property for a family get together
6 kids ranged 11 - 17 and they did not get bored once! Highly recommend this property the location is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect holiday spot
A lovely position perfect for all the family to enjoy. Great access to the lake and surrounding beaches. Good secure area for our four legged friend as well. The house has plenty of space for all - the pool table and ping pong table were a hit with the kids. Great summer holiday destination.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful holiday destination
Jemmas on the lake is a wonderful location for friends and family, especially those with young children. The house is comfortable and within walking distance to the lake. We had a wonderful time using the tinny and kayaks. This is definitely a property we would like to return to.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasant holiday
We were blessed by perfect winter weather, which allowed us to take full advantage of the various aquatic vehicles that this house offers, including canoeing into the middle of the lake for some magnificent sunsets. The table-tennis table was also well used, and for those who were less inclined to be active the sunbed was a great spot to enjoy the view. The few minor issues we had were dealt with impressively-quickly by Kate. All in all, a lovely relaxing week in a recommended property!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing view. Great property
Had a fantastic time at Smiths Lake! Will definitely be returning. Thanks for looking after us Kate!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rohan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot for extended family holiday
Jemma's by the Lake was a great place to spend an extended family holiday. Large bunk room worked well for kids and Queen rooms were comfortable. Lovely quiet spot on Smith's Lake with good access to local beaches. We loved having boat & kayaks available to be able to enjoy the lake. Also equipped with table tennis & pool table! Deck was a great area to relax. Couches in main lounge looking a little tired and kitchen on the smaller size, but otherwise we had a fantastic stay. Thanks to Kate for responsive & helpful communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Louise S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Happy Christmas!
We had a beautiful 6 night stay at Jemma’s on the Lake. With family members aged between 10-20-50 & 83 years of age, the house was exactly what we were expecting and catered to everyone’s entertainment needs! Thanks to Kate making check-in easy and Mark welcoming us to the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
October Holiday
Great location and lots of activities to do not involving a screen. The board games were missing a few pieces, but we made do. Carpet and curtains are a bit tired, but overall a comfortable and relaxing break away 🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Erin F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Great view and good water access
Amazing views of the lake and good access to the water. Lots to do with the house facilities that’s included. Unfortunately the house itself was a bit of a let down with it needing some attention to things like windows and doors very hard to open, blinds dirty and old, bbq unusable due to years of cooking fat build up, some furniture could do with replacing, just some general updates would go a long way. We sadly wouldn’t stay there again due to this and the neighbour being a pest and telling us to be quiet the second we were outside of the house for longer than a few minutes, even though we were barely outside as it was to cold. Would make it difficult to enjoy the back deck area and bbq in the warm weather if your constantly being told to be quiet from the neighbour.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Shanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING location, unfortunately a few issues with the house
The location was amazing. Amazing views, great fun using the kayaks, 10min to the beach. The house had a great amount of space, with multiple living/entertainment areas and plenty of beds. We all had a great time playing pool and going in Kayaks. There is a good outdoor space for a dog. We also had something missing/not provided and this was quickly brought around when I asked for it. So communication was easy during our stay. It is an older house however and we had a few issues that we weren't expecting. Nothing too major, but they just added up to leave the place a little disappointing. Things like no locks on the bathrooms (an issue when you're staying with friends), toaster not working, a hole in the boat which left kids scared to go in it, very poor lighting in the dinning and lounge rooms etc. There was also a list of cleaning jobs that we were asked to do at the end of our stay which was unexpected. I thought they'd be paying a cleaner to do the vacuuming and sweeping. Overall a positive stay but a few little hickups.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Lyndy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jemma’s on the Lake, Smiths Lake.
Large house (80’s style), worked well for accommodation for 15 persons family group. The pluses: The position was lovely right on the lake, the bird life was aplenty, the house was very clean, kayaks and tinny were good to have. Kitchen was very well equipped with great coffee maker (take your ground coffee). Pool table and ping pong table great for kids. The negatives: we had to either take our own linen and towels or hire there; there was not one spare toilet roll or washing up liquid or wipes when we first arrived; the house is well built but getting a bit tired now and needs an upgrade. However, you get what you pay for and if it gets upgraded, up will go the tariff. All in all, a good, clean knockabout family holiday house for a large group.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in great location didn’t disappoint
Thank you Kate for sharing your lovely house with us . Perfect for our two family’s to unwind and recharge . Would certainly recommend. Thanks again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Jemma's
Great family property. The fishing was good too.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emmalie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Communication with property manager
fantastic view....great amenities....overall experience was outstanding
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Rebecca T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Property
Property was in a nice location. Few things weren’t clean when we arrived. Coffee machine and bbq. Place does need some TLC but overall was an enjoyable stay and will return in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Klarissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Smiths Lake fun
Fantastic house for 3 families. Extremely well stocked with glasses, plates, dishwasher tablets etc. Boat, kayaks provided and what a view!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brett M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Beautiful quiet town
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kate Brown

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Languages:

English