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Bushland Retreat beside a beautiful lake - big eco house with 4 large bedrooms.

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A rustic cabin surrounded by dense vegetation.
A dog on a wooden deck surrounded by lush green ferns.
A modern interior with a wooden deck, a dining area, and a bookshelf.
A beach with clear water and a sandy shore, surrounded by greenery.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large island, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Smiths Lake, NSW
  • Place, Smiths Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Myall Lakes National Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Forster Town Beach
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Blue Room, Pavilion 2

1 Queen Bed

Orange Room, Pavilion 2

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Sandstone Room, Pavilion 1, Ensuite

1 Queen Bed

Turquoise Room, Pavilion 1, Ensuite

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 Pavilion1, Ensuite to Turquoise Room

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

Bathroom 2, Pavilion 1, Ensuite to Sandstone Room

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

Bathroom 3, Pavilion 2, separate entrances from the 2 bedrooms

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

Guest Toilet in Pavilion 1

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bushland Retreat beside a beautiful lake - big eco house with 4 large bedrooms.

Our guest reviews are most believable & say it best...
“This is a magical spot! Beautiful house located 1 quiet street back from Smiths Lake and well hidden behind shrubs and trees. The space is stylish, light and airy, with lovely new bathrooms & a large, well-equipped kitchen. Close to exceptional beaches including Cellito, Blueys & Seal Rocks.

The garden is totally secure, even for our Houdini dog. The kayaks and dinghy were well-used by the whole family and the dogs. Toby is an excellent host.”

Love our new wood fired pizza oven next to our giant entertaining deck - we have a couple of foodies in our family who love to use it and invite guests over to share the fun.

Couple of great restaurants in nearby Blueys now, plus 2 Clubs providing great 'RSL style' food. Plus Forster is now a booming restaurant scene with many choices and is just 30 minutes drive away.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Please don't toss the butts into the garden

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number PID-STRA-5608, 2428
Property # 9883863
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

About the area

Smiths Lake

Smiths Lake is home to this holiday home. Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bramble's Reserve and Booti Booti National Park.
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Smiths Lake, NSW

What's nearby

  • Smiths Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Myall Lakes National Park - 13 min drive - 13.1 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 - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Good Food Store - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Kembali Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pacific Palms Bowling Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Frothy Coffee - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bushland Retreat beside a beautiful lake - big eco house with 4 large bedrooms. pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Bushland Retreat beside a beautiful lake - big eco house with 4 large bedrooms.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bushland Retreat beside a beautiful lake - big eco house with 4 large bedrooms.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bushland Retreat beside a beautiful lake - big eco house with 4 large bedrooms.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bushland Retreat beside a beautiful lake - big eco house with 4 large bedrooms. located?

Situated in Smiths Lake, this holiday home is steps from Smiths Lake and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Bramble's Reserve. Wallis Lake and Sandbar 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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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jason G.

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

Great family getaway with plenty of things to do

Amazing layout for our family with plenty of options if the weather isn’t the best. Table tennis was a massive hit with our crew.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

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

Robin

We loved the peace and quiet and the spacious pavilions. Perfect for our adult family gathering.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

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

A wonderful house!

The house was perfect for our family group. A beautiful location close to the lake for swimming and kyaking. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook up a storm. 3 bathrooms was a great feature. Lovely outdoor areas in the exuberant garden for relaxing. The yard was very secure for our furry family members.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 April 2024
Thanks Helen for your lovely and thoughtful review. Our cleaner said the house was left perfectly - the best in 3 years of ST renting.

About the host

Hosted by Toby Marshall

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Bit of an eco warrior - so built this new house to be as green as possible within the ridiculous local government regulations.

We also wanted the house to be large enough to cope with our growing extended family - with the ability to keep the adorable (but noisy) grand kids in a separate Pavilion. And for each bedroom to have comfortable seating for quiet reading.

Why they chose this property

The exraordinarily beautiful lake just across the street with the hilly surrounds and no buildings visible from most spots. You could imagine yourself back 300 years ago!

The lake beach is not crowded even in January, and the trees provide great shade from midday onwards. Peaceful, quiet and shady spot to read in our deck chairs.

The many beautiful beaches we have that provide sheltered options for nearly every wind direction are the icing on the cake for us.

Then the convenience of the many shops and supermarkets on this side of Forster - just 25 minutes away.

What makes this property unique

The complete privacy the bush garden provides from the street. We don't want to see people nor have the need to dress up to impress them!
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