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Aqua Vista - Stunning lake and tree top views. Relaxing Holiday

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Views, views and views
Cute cottage tucked in among the trees, sweeping lake views
Open plan kitchen
Kitchen and breakfast bar with a view
Lounge, dinning and kitchen, all open plan

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Smiths Lake, NSW
  • Place, Smiths Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Forster Town Beach
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Aqua Vista - Stunning lake and tree top views. Relaxing Holiday

Cool in summer, Warm in winter, open plan 2 bedroom lake house with a true rainforest feeling and spectacular water views! Located in a quiet street, large forest garden and the lake at your back door. Enjoy an airy living area, large deck and 2 bedrooms: 1 new queen bed, and 1 tri-bunk (sleeps two at the bottom and 1 at the top). A travel cot and high chair are available. A barbecue on the spacious deck and linen is provided.
The house also provides - air-conditioning in the living area that heats and cool the entire house fast, extra heaters and blankets in bedrooms, free wifi access (Broadband so fast access),TV , games and books. The kitchen is fully equipped, including dishwasher, oven, cooktop,microwave, coffeemaker, etc. All pots and utensils are provided. A workspace is provided in the second bedroom or people can also easily work from the dining table in the living room with nice lake views.

Please note that there are stairs to the house. The house is therefore not suitable for people in a wheelchair or who have trouble with stairs. The yard is not fenced and the back is steep so is not suitable for walking.

Perfect for a romantic get-away, work away from home or family fun!

Explore the secret known to locals: the Great Lakes Region. Have fun at Myall Lake, Wallis Lake, Smiths Lake, Cellito Beach, Bluey’s Beach and Sandbeach.

4WD access at Sandbar close to your holiday home.

A golf course is available at Sandbar.

Enjoy the serenity where the ocean beach meets Smiths Lake beach separated by our famous sandbar. Walk or take your 4WD (permit can be bought at the local caravan park) and bring your swimmers and a picnic. Lovely for kids and adults.

Snorkelling, diving, fishing, kayaking, swimming, surfing, wind surfing, kite surfing, parasailing.

Littoral Rainforest boardwalk, and hiking.

Airports:
* Taree (70 kilometers)
* Newcastle (115 kilometers)
* Sydney (298 kilometers)

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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: limit 2 total

Pet charge applies - $20/pet/stay

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Start the dishwasher

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number PID-STRA-19838, 2428
Property # 9209216
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Smiths Lake

Located in Smiths Lake, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Bramble's Reserve and Smiths Lake Nature Reserve can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Great Lakes Winery. 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
  • Myall Lakes National Park - 16 min drive - 15.7 km
  • One Mile Beach - 27 min drive - 31.4 km
  • Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course - 28 min drive - 32.6 km
  • Forster Town Beach - 31 min drive - 34.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Beachhouse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kembali Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Good Food Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Twenty by Twelve Cafe + Foodstore - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pacific Palms Bowling Club - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Aqua Vista - Stunning lake and tree top views. Relaxing Holiday pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Aqua Vista - Stunning lake and tree top views. Relaxing Holiday?

As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aqua Vista - Stunning lake and tree top views. Relaxing Holiday on 1 August 2026 start from NZ$303, 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 Aqua Vista - Stunning lake and tree top views. Relaxing Holiday?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Aqua Vista - Stunning lake and tree top views. Relaxing Holiday?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aqua Vista - Stunning lake and tree top views. Relaxing Holiday?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Aqua Vista - Stunning lake and tree top views. Relaxing Holiday 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

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Great getaway

Great little getaway! Stayed two nights and found the house very clean and comfortable. Lovely view out the back. Will definitely return in near future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2022
Great guests. left the house nice and tidy. thanks
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard J.

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

Great view

The house was very clean and matched the photos. The steps and driveway are a bit challenging, but the views of the lake more than make up for it. We really enjoyed our stay and highly recommend Aqua Vista
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2022
So glad you enjoyed your stay. thanks
Verified

8/10 Good

Lona R.

Cosy and well maintained holiday home

Our family had a very pleasant stay at Aqua Vista for 3 nights and the house was very well maintained and clean. Just right for the 4 of us and our dog. The views from the balcony are lovely and family brekkies and lunches on the balcony became an integral part of our trip. Rob the owner is very friendly and agreed to a last minute late checkout which was very much appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a nice stay. lovely and clean. It's pet friendly, but we did not realize there was no backyard as such for our dogs to hang out safely. It was a steep un-fenced area at the rear of the house, and not really a great place for pets.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2025
Thank you for the helpful feedback! We’ve further updated our listing to make it clear that the backyard is unfenced. The yard forms part of the natural landscape and we hope that is what makes it special for our guests with the birds, trees and lake views. It is great that you had a nice stay and that the house was lovely, and we hope to host you again soon!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sharon S.

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

Amazing view of lake

Amazing view of lake and nice tree top location, Stairs to property are steep but there is a hand rail, there were lights on the stairs but they no longer work so not for the faint hearted at night. House was clean but the bed was very low standard ie sore backs. Other furniture was I guess standard for a holiday house. Toliet seat was cracked so that was unpleasant, surely a cheap easy fix for owner. This house advertised a 9 star rating in 2017 on the door, its no longer that in 2025. Some care would get it back to that rating.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2025
Thank you for your review. We have taken your comments on board. We now have a new queen bed in the master bedroom. We have always clearly advertised that the house is not suitable for people who have trouble navigating stairs. The toilet seat has also been fixed. We would have loved to have fixed it whilst your were staying. Thank you again for taking the time for us to write to us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn S.

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

Stunning!

Breath-taking location and generous floor plan. Loved the simplicity of the house and quiet location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 November 2021
So glad you enjoyed your stay. thanks for staying with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Brilliant

We loved our stay. A brilliant location- loved the decking! Will stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simone C.

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

The prefect lakeside retreat

Such a comfortable home surrounded by breathtaking views - the perfect place for a writer's retreat. It had everything we needed, although we couldn't quite work out how to use the convection microwave oven. Would definitely book here again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Relaxing at Smiths Lake

A wonderful finale to our 2 weeks touring the North Coast. We love Smiths Lake and the house was homely, cosy and serene. We loved the cosy cottages furnishings, location and simplicity. A wonderful stay with thanks to Rob for his welcome and orientation to the property.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chooi T.

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

Week end away at Aqua Vista

The place is immaculate. Environment is tranquil and relaxing. If there is only one minor setback that would be the Wi-Fi. It is slow and almost impossible to access websites and sending photos. Other than that everything else is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaroslav P.

Peaceful lakeside location

We had a lovely stay in this place with the most captivating lake views. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie P.

Beautiful views, secluded location, great for a getaway

Property was clean, has everything you need, beautiful views and just enough space. Photos don't do it justice
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rahul S.

A little piece of paradise!

We had a wonderful time at the property. So tranquil and peaceful. A morning cuppa out on the deck itself makes the trip worthwhile. The lake is just a few meters walk downhill from the backyard which is awesome. Everyone loved it so much including the dog!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

About the host

Hosted by Sabrina Pit

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We are a family of 5 and have enjoyed coming to Smiths Lake together since 1995. My Dutch parents have lived in this house for a few years until they moved up North to be closer to us. We hope our secret gives you as much happiness and pleasure as it has given us over the years.

Why they chose this property

Why this property?

* The lake views are breathtaking every single time, especially during sunset. The birds and owls are wonderful and the quietness, privacy and trees really add to being away from your home. Listening to the local bird life to relax is also highly recommended. We look forward to welcoming you!

* Remote working: NBN, Wifi, I usually work from the lounge or dining table whilst enjoying the lake views, when it is warm I enjoy the deck too. Lake views and the trees increase my productivity and my creative thinking and solutions. When I need to change positions I move to the kitchen bench so I can stand or sit on a bar stool. A desk and ergonomic/ comfy chair are available in the second bedroom. I personally love working from here whilst still being away. You will love it too.

What makes this property unique

Privacy, lake views, lake frontage, bird songs and quietness. Your own home away from home. Air-conditioner, fans, and extra heaters provided for the cozy winter months. You can have a real break here away from work or from daily life.

Languages:

English

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