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Where the River Runs

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Exterior
Exterior
Interior
Living area

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Where the River Runs

Traditional 3-bedroom home with an old church as a teenage retreat or rumpus room offering a queen bed.

This gorgeous timber home is perfect for those wishing to enjoy coastal holiday with accessibility to the Myall Lakes National Park and alluring beaches of Hawks Nest being just 5 minutes drive away. Easy care spacious home with, shady verandahs, enclosed entertaining area and spacious yard.

Property features

• Ducted air con in lounge/bedrooms

• Split AC system in dining room

• Wi-Fi available in house

• Fenced yard, perfect for kids, pets and or boat parking.

• Walking distance to the river, cafes and shops.


Important Points

-Minimum fence height 1090mm.

-You need to BYO sheets, pillowcases and all of your towels, or you may hire from the office at cost.

-Strict no party or function policy.

-This is not a serviced apartment, you will need to bring your own food, amenities and toiletries etc.

-Advertisement may include scenery images of our area.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
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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
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property registration number PID-STRA-18160

About the area

Tea Gardens

Located in Tea Gardens, this holiday home is by the sea. Hawks Nest Golf Club and d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Corrie Island Nature Reserve and Jean Shaw Koala Reserve. Pelican Park and Fly Point Marine Reserve are also worth visiting. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Tea Gardens, NSW

What's nearby

  • Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Jean Shaw Koala Reserve - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Pelican Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zenith Cafe, Restaurant and Bar - ‬66 min drive
  • ‪Magnolia. - ‬62 min drive
  • ‪Atmos - ‬66 min drive
  • ‪Seabreeze Hotel - ‬62 min drive
  • ‪The Little Nel - ‬62 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Where the River Runs pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Where the River Runs?

As of 26 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Where the River Runs on 13 July 2026 start from NZ$351, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Where the River Runs?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Where the River Runs?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Where is Where the River Runs located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge, Jean Shaw Koala Reserve and Pelican Park. Hawks Nest Golf Club and Bennetts Beach Hawks Nest are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

7.6

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 5 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Old world. Modern comfort.

Lovely eclectic home that suited us perfectly.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

FANTASTIC

Part of me doesn't want to give this property a big wrap because I don' t want it to be too popular but I have to be fair I loved this house, the location, the amenities we had the best time. Superb.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A quiet lovely holiday.

We enjoyed our stay very much it was a good experience of the early days and the antiques shown in the display cabinets the fire place and photos. The house was clean and the chapel was a lovely surprise. It was central to the shops and all the attractions it was great thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Elaine J.

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Where the river runs Tea Gardens

I have sent photos and emailed a letter to the agent with my experience of this rental. I rented this property for one week. Nothing was cleaned or touched. Looks online like a beautiful old home which has original old church in the backyard converted to use as accommodation. Full of history and very much like a property I had owned years ago so this appealed to me. It is very close to river, cafes has a BBQ. Dog friendly with fences surrounding property, no wire/covering under house so dogs or children could easily go underneath. Sits on main road with cars so a bit of noise. The house was not cleaned when we picked up the keys and it was filthy. The home deserves better than the current care it gets. We called and told agent, sent the cleaner who made up a bed that had been slept in bed without removing sheets. Then the floorboards copped a battering with a roller style vacuum cleaner. I contacted the agents again they sent her out again the next day mid morning. She scrubbed the toilets and I had to ask for toilet paper as there was none in the house. Lucky we carry some. The kitchen is full of personal groceries and items so no place to put our food or utensils. Rooms had body odour with extremely smelly cushions on leather lounge. There are no screens on the windows so unable to open up house. Chicken coop next door and the manure leaks into the our backyard as there was rain about and continued to have light rain. My dogs were covered in manure within minutes of arrival. The large old cotton mop supplied was dirty and not been used for some time. There was no suitable roller bucket for us to clean up. The broom was full of hair. We cleaned up after the cleaner and swept out floors and purchased a mop so we could walk around on floor. Grass is cut without catcher so as we had wet weather it was impossible to keep grass out thanks to the clumps all over the yard. I also found used condoms near the church in the yard. All the beds have soft mattresses and need an update. Food was left in fridge and freezer with grease and stains inside and out including long hairs. We also enjoyed a lovely party listening to noisy music from 12 am to 4.30am from across the road. Unfortunately the local police station closes and no one is on duty during the evenings and was not open so I called the assistance line. Bring your own linen, garbage bags, tea towels, spray and wipe, toilet paper, mop and broom. To keep clean as none is supplied.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

clare l.

Country life beside the water

Beautiful country home, with a Church in backyard, the back of the house has been renovated well. Suits extended family.

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