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Lake Retreat Smiths Lake

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Bathroom
Bathroom
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Smiths Lake, NSW
  • Smiths Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Blueys Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Bull Island Nature Reserve
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Forster, NSW (FOT)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Lake Retreat Smiths Lake

3 Double Bedrooms, 2 with queen size beds and 3rd with 2 singles. Main with ensuite. All with robes and ceiling fans. Open plan, reverse cycle air conditioner & ceiling fans in lounge, dining and kitchen areas. Polished boards in main area, carpets in bedrooms. Partly covered front entertaining deck with table and six chairs. Covered rear deck. Double carport Under.

PROPERTY FEATURES:
* Easy living , air conditioner for heating & cooling
* Seven ceiling fans including one in each bedroom.
* Dishwasher, microwave, gas cooktop, full size 2 door fridge/freezer.
*Polished boards in open plan living area with 6 seat dining table
* Fully equipped laundry with washing machine & dryer, full size clothes line.
*Partly covered front deck with table and chairs and BBQ and fully covered rear deck with table and chairs and BBQ.
*Landscaped grounds with established gardens and outdoor eating area.
*Kayak available for use with PFD.
*Small housetrained pets allowed but no fences on property (front deck secure.)
*3 sets golf clubs (right handed) with buggies, balls etc. available for use.
*4 bicycles with helmets available for use.
* Several tennis racquets and balls for use.
*Portable cot and high chair.
*Beach umbrella and several beach chairs available together with loll about.
*2 TV's - 50 inch in main room with second in main bedroom.
*Several polystyrene foam surfboards and boogie boards.
*Tea, coffee, milk, condiments etc. provided.
*Smoke alarms, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, provided.
*Sun block provided.
* Doonas, blankets, bath mats, pillows, tea towels provided. Bed sheets, pillow covers and bath towels NOT provided.
* Lavazzo pod coffee machine.
* Bookcase with numerous books and magazines.
* Numerous board games.
* WiFi NOT connected to property (internet access available for laptop, ipad through your mobile phone hotspot connection.)

AREA ATTRACTIONS:
Choice of 3 lakes and rivers and Myall Lakes National Park, all with boat ramps, picnic areas.
Choice of numerous beaches, closest being Sandbar/Celito with boardwalk through coastal rainforest.
Public golf course at Sandbar plus courses at Forster, Tuncurry and Bulahdelah.
Tennis courts for hire at Pacific Palms.
20minutes to Forster, Tuncurry with Coles, Woolworths, Bunnings, Aldi etc. and numerous clubs, cafes and restaurants etc.
20 minute drive to Seal Rocks beaches and lighthouse lookout (sealed road).
20 minute walk to Frothy Coffee cafe & boat hire on the lake.
Smiths Lake Bowling Club & Pacific Palms Recreation Club only minutes away, both with courtesy buses available.
Pacific Palms beaches (Blueys/Boomerang/Shelley & Elizabeth) 5 klms away.
Local cafes and restaurants for great dining.
General store/newsagency, café, bakery, butcher, bottle shop etc. close by, together with seafood shop and Foodworks supermarket and service station a few klms away.
Excellent fishing and crabbing in Smiths and Wallis Lakes and beaches.
Vehicles allowed on Sandbar Beach with purchased beach vehicle permit.
Tourist information office at Pacific Palms.
Boat launching to ocean at Elizabeth Beach (off the beach).

Property manager

Greg Murnane
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

Pets allowed
Please note the property is not fenced.
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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-62746, 2428

About the area

Smiths Lake

Located in Smiths Lake, this holiday home is on a lake. Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bramble's Reserve and Smiths Lake Nature Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, snorkelling and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Smiths Lake, NSW

What's nearby

  • Smiths Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Blueys Beach - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Sandbar Beach - 10 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse - 21 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Bull Island Nature Reserve - 25 min drive - 19.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Frothy Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Good Food Store - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kembali Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Drift Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pacific Palms Seafood - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Retreat Smiths Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Retreat Smiths Lake?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Retreat Smiths Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Retreat Smiths Lake located?

This family-friendly Smiths Lake holiday home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Smiths Lake and Bramble's Reserve. Sandbar Beach is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice break
Was a lovely holiday house nice and clean had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Luke W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable stay
Nice property with everything you need for a great family holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
bikes away
great place for a get away , good comunication with owner , good house too stay in .lol
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

aidan m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoff P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Geofg
Great property clean & tidy great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Narendra A.

Squeaky irritation
Property was ok for our 2 night weekend away. The wooden floors are squeaky and irritating esp when you are sleeping and someone takes a bathroom break. Bicycles were not ready to ride as they never seemed to have been ridden in years with flat tyres. The kayak was there with no instructions to transport to the lakes etc. It took all evening to cool down as the single AC was struggling on 35plus degree heat. No TV, No wifi. Bit ordinary for what we paid for. Not highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Holiday
We really enjoyed our stay in Lake Retreat Smiths Lake. The house was nicely furnished, beds very comfortable, house clean, our hosts were wonderful. The location was great too. Plenty to do
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful holiday!
We loved our stay in Smiths Lake. The property was just as described. We loved that we could bring our dogs with us too, who were happily set up on the secure covered front deck. The home was lovely. We particularly appreciated having 2 nice bathrooms, the air conditioning during the afternoons (we were lucky to have great weather so it was warm) and being walking distance to the lake (for walks with our dogs) and the shops and bowling club and a short drive to many beautiful beaches. The supplied kayak, boogie boards and golf clubs were also great and we really enjoyed using these (and not having to bring them). Thank you for a great stay, Greg!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
This property had everything we needed
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerri C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would’ve been nice to have wifi as reception not great
We couldn’t hotspot from our phones so the kids could watch their iPads. No wifi at this property ! We are with Telstra Otherwise property was ok for our needs.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best yet!
This was our easiest and best experience in renting a property. Greg was inviting and just lovely and had so much knowledge about the area!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hirun T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay at Lake Retreat
Very smooth check-in process and the place was clean and big. Greg was extremely helpful in providing information and very responsive with any questions we had. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Tom M., Canberra ACT

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Excellent location, very clean and well maintained and extremely well fitted out to cater for all our needs. Even a kayak. Highly recommended for a family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Laila A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Lake Stay
We really enjoyed our week at the Lake House. The check in process was seamless with Greg contacting us a few days before to provide details. The location is great, close to lake swimming areas and it’s about 30 minutes drive to Forster. The house has a really nice outdoor deck area and is the perfect size for 5-6 people. It has all the necessities for an easy holiday and we would love to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karli S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful weekend getaway
Weekend away with another couple - very spacious, great entertaining area & a close drive to a number of beautiful beaches
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tania S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great sty
We had a lovely short break and it was so great to be able to take our puppy with us as well. The property was so well equipped, clean and very comfortable, and located in a great spot. We had enough space for us all, verandahs front and back and 2 large bathrooms. Our host was also amazing to communicate with which made arranging the stay very easy. We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lovely and quiet and private
Really enjoyed the break away .The house was lovely and clean and had everything that we needed and more! Great walking areas . Having coffee looking over the lake was fun. The bakery was divine. We would certainly stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place
Great property lovely area
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Michal U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice long weekend
Very cosy place and well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcus D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easter Getaway
A great place to stay with added bonus of bikes, kayak, golf clubs and tennis racquets available for use. The owners were fabulous to communicate with and we would highly recommend this property for anyone looking for a quiet getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dianne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short break.
The house was excellent, had everything we needed and even sporting equipment we could have used if the weather was better.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luke S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend away.
Greg was great to deal with. Offering us early check in and late check out. The house is very well equiped and Greg was very quick to answer any questions we had. The whole premises is very clean. Definitely recommend staying with Greg.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place, great host, very accomodating and helpful
Amazing place, great location, all the extras there to have a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house
A great house in Smith's Lake. Communication with Greg was easy and plenty to do in the area for the adventure-minded or otherwise just chill out.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claudia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Getaway
Loved our stay at this beautiful home Very comfortable home and everything you need Beautiful location and the best communication with the owners Will definitely come back again
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by Greg Murnane

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Premier Host

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