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Blue Poles

3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house in Smiths Lake, NSW

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Description

Are you longing to leave the chaos of city living behind and forget the frantic pace of day-to-day survival in the Big Smoke?

Escape to the quieter side of Smiths Lake and surrender to the soothing rhythms of nature, without forsaking the creature comforts of home. Fall asleep to the calming sound of waves rolling onto Cellito Beach and wake to a glorious sunrise and the cheerful chorus of the birds.

The full moon glistening on the lake, a billion stars in a velvety sky, the relentless sweep of the Sugarloaf Point lighthouse and the sighing of the casuarinas in a nor'easterly - these are some of the sights and sounds that will stay with you long after you have left the lake.

Begin your day with an early morning swim in the warmer months, before having a leisurely breakfast on the deck. Stroll up to the village for the daily paper or just relax on the sunlounge with a novel or magazine from the well-stocked book shelves. As the day stretches before you, you have the choice of doing nothing in particular, or exploring the many wonders of the Great Lakes area.

At the end of the day, relax in the spa with a glass of bubbly.

A quote from the local tourist brochure captures the essence of this region: Great Lakes "recreates the wonder of discovery with the nostalgic memory of the perfect childhood holiday in all of us".

Blue Poles

Blue Poles is a modern holiday house located opposite Smiths Lake and with filtered lake views. The north-easterly aspect, soaring, curved ceilings, tinted glass, louvre shutters, ceiling fans and air conditioning ensure cooling breezes and comfort in summer. The north-facing covered courtyard is a sunny retreat in the winter.

Polished timber floors, fully-equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, dishwasher and espresso coffee machine, three bedrooms and two bathrooms (main with spa bath). Spacious living areas with 42" LCD TV and expansive, covered, child-safe decks, plus the convenience of one level are features of the house. The master bedroom, which opens on to the deck, includes a walk-in robe and ensuite, while the main bathroom, situated between the second and third bedrooms, has a shower recess, spa bath and separate toilet.

Blue Poles is set up for family holidays and is ideally suited to two couples with 3-4 children: the layout of the house ensures complete privacy for couples, with an enclosed courtyard separating the main bedrooms. The main and second bedrooms have queen beds and the third bedroom has bunk beds with trundle and a double futon - please note the trundle bed and futon cannot both be used at the same time.

Linen hire can be arranged prior to your stay.

Wander across the road to a safe swimming beach, ideal for small children. Adults and older children would prefer the deeper water of Amaroo Beach or the many nearby surfing beaches. From the house you can walk around the foreshore (lake level permitting) to the Frothy Coffee Boatshed and Cafe, where you can indulge in breakfast or a light lunch while you watch the pelicans glide in for a landing. Even the odd seaplane drops in for a visit.

Our favourite restaurant, Buddha At the Beach, has relocated to Mobys Retreat at Boomerang Beach and is highly recommended for relaxed dining and superb food.

Experience some TLC at The Lake Cafe, which serves great coffee, eat-in and takeaway meals and delicious home-made cakes and slices. Also open Friday and Saturday evenings for dinner during the summer months. You'll find TLC in the shopping village on Macwood Road, Smiths Lake.

An absolute must for visitors is to take a rug, some wine and nibbles and watch the sun set over the lake opposite Amaroo Beach in Amaroo Drive. The ever-changing colours reflect on the lake long after the sun has disappeared behind the horizon, providing great photo opportunities.

Local Attractions

Smiths Lake and nearby Wallis and Myall Lakes offer a multitude of water-based activities, from swimming and sailing to boating and fishing. Smiths Lake is normally land-locked, divided from the sea by a sandbar. When the lake becomes too full, it is necessary to manually open the bar and release the excess water to the ocean. When the bar is open, the lake becomes tidal.

Magnificent surfing beaches can be found only minutes away at Blueys, Boomerang, Elizabeth and Seal Rocks. There is a beautiful picnic area at the Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse just south of Smiths Lake where migrating whales can be spotted travelling north in early and mid-Winter and in Spring swimming south back to the Antarctic. Nine-hole golf courses can be found at Sandbar and Shallow Bay and 18-hole courses at Forster and Tuncurry.

National parks, rain forests, boat hire (Smiths Lake and Forster), local markets, bird watching, bush walking, horse riding and four-wheel drive access to Sandbar Beach (permit required) are all features of the area. The holiday towns of Forster and Tuncurry are only 20 minutes away and have great restaurants, cafes, many sporting facilities (including indoor aquatic centre), shops, movie theatres, magical whale and dolphin cruises and fun parks.

Pacific Palms Recreation Club and Smiths Lake Bowling Club both have child-friendly restaurants and there are other more upmarket restaurants in the immediate area.

Coles, Aldi and Woolworths supermarkets, plus many variety shops can be found in the ever-expanding Stockland Shopping Centre, south of Forster. Essential items can be readily obtained locally in the Pacific Palms area at Smiths Lake and Blueys Beach. The Smiths Lake shopping village in Macwood Road has a bottle shop, butcher, general store (video and DVD hire), newsagent, beauty and hair salon, hot bread and cake shop, real estate office and TLC restaurant/take-away.

For the nature lover, the local bird life is fascinating and king parrots, rainbow and scaly-breasted lorikeets, wattle birds and bower birds as well as galahs and cockatoos frequently use the bird feeders at Blue Poles. We are also visited by noisy possums bounding around on the deck if the bird feeders are left out at night. Brush turkeys roam the area looking for freshly-dumped mulch to build their amazing nest mounds and, if you are lucky, you may see a bower built by a bower bird to attract a mate.

Feature List

  • Barbeque
  • Cooking Facilities
  • Air Conditioning
  • CD Player
  • DVD Player
  • Inhouse Movies
  • Local Telephone
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spa Bath
  • TV Reception
  • Video Player
  • Non-smoking
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Iron
  • Stereo
  • Washing Machine
  • 42" LCD TV
  • Pillows, blankets, doonas
  • Espresso Coffee Machine
  • Books, magazines, games and videos
  • Dishwasher
  • Filtered lake views
  • Parking bay for boat or trailer
  • Spacious covered decks
  • iPod/iPhone Docks
 

Rates

Note: Pricing is subject to change, and a minimum stay period and other conditions may apply. You should confirm pricing with the property owner.

Changeover day Friday (16-30 Dec)

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From To Tariff Type Sun to Thu
From $ p/n
Fri + Sat
night
7 night stay Min night
stay
Extra
Adult
Extra
Child
29 Jan 12 5 Apr 12 Tariff 2 $172 $344 $1204 7 nights $0 $0
6 Apr 12 20 Apr 12 Tariff 3 $230 $460 $1610 7 nights $0 $0
21 Apr 12 29 Jun 12 Tariff 1 $158 $316 $1106 7 nights $0 $0
30 Jun 12 13 Jul 12 Tariff 2 $172 $344 $1204 7 nights $0 $0
14 Jul 12 21 Sep 12 Tariff 1 $158 $316 $1106 7 nights $0 $0
22 Sep 12 6 Oct 12 Tariff 3 $230 $460 $1610 7 nights $0 $0
7 Oct 12 21 Dec 12 Tariff 2 $172 $344 $1204 7 nights $0 $0
22 Dec 12 27 Jan 13 Tariff 4 $357 $714 $2500 7 nights $0 $0
28 Jan 13 29 Mar 13 Tariff 2 $172 $344 $1204 7 nights $0 $0
30 Mar 13 26 Apr 13 Tariff 3 $230 $460 $1610 7 nights $0 $0
27 Apr 13 20 Sep 13 Tariff 1 $158 $316 $1106 7 nights $0 $0
21 Sep 13 4 Oct 13 Tariff 3 $230 $460 $1610 7 nights $0 $0
5 Oct 13 20 Dec 13 Tariff 2 $172 $344 $1204 7 nights $0 $0
21 Dec 13 24 Jan 14 Tariff 4 $357 $714 $2500 7 nights $0 $0
25 Jan 14 12 Apr 14 Tariff 2 $172 $344 $1204 7 nights $0 $0

Prices listed based on 4 adults. Property has 5 beds and can sleep a maximum 8 people

 

Extras

Bond deposit $200
 

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7 Days, 7 Ways to Enjoy your Stay!

 
  •   Cooling breezes on the hottest days.
  •   A billion stars in a velvety sky.
  •   Glorious sunrises and romantic sunsets.
  •   Breakfast with the birds on the deck.
  •   Surrender to the rhythms of nature.
  •   Find a bargain at the local markets.
  •   Relax at home or go exploring.
 
 

Guestbook

 

    Guest Rating

     
  • 100% recommend
    from 2 guests
  • Recommendations

  • "Blue Poles was fantastic, from the moment we walked into the extremely clean & well stocked home we loved it. The welcome gift was beautiful, & the kitchen so well equiped, with everything you could possibly need. There was a great range of books, DVD's & games for adults & children. Sitting reading on the balcony with the birds visiting was relaxing. The home was spotless & very welcoming.(Even a brand new BBQ). We & our 3 children had a wonderful time, thankyou Wendy & Grant"
    Fiona & Jeff, January 2011
     
  • "Blue Poles was fantastic! The house was perfect for our 2 young children, who loved riding their trikes and scooters around on the deck, and hand feeding the gorgeous king parrots who visited us daily. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you could possiby want and need to cook and entertain and the bathrooms were spotless! Everything was so easy to arrange thanks to Wendy. The "Welcome" gifts were lovely and delicious! We had such a fabulous time and would love to visit again in the future. Thankyou!!!!"
    Christine, November 2010
     
  • "Blue Poles is the most comfortable, sylish and well equipped holiday home imaginable. The kitchen alone would make any chef feel inspired to prepare a superb meal the minute they walk in. And if you think you've forgotten to pack something, think again. The owners of Blue Poles have considered every one's needs - from a three year old to an octogenerian. We're addicted now."
    Libby, November 2009
     
  • "We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage. The facilities were excellent and the location perfect for the whole family. It's proximity to lakes and bushland, to shopping, and for leisure sports made it ideal to meet the needs of all ages."
    Anonymous, January 2009
     
  • "We had a wonderful holiday. The tranquillity of Smiths Lakes makes for a delightful holiday. The children loved feeding the parrots and other birds that come to the balcony. We have already recommended the holiday house to numerous friends and will continue to do so. "
    Ken, January 2009
     
  • "Just a quick note to say we had a fabulous time and absolutely loved the house. Have already been recommending it to friends!"
    Jennifer, October 2007
     
  • "We've had a lovely time here at Smiths Lake. So much so we're even contemplating moving to the area! Thank you so much for making us feel very welcome. It's a beautiful place and we felt very much at home."
    Anonymous, October 2007
     
  • "Just wanted to let you know what a wonderful time we had at Blue Poles. The house is just perfect and you really hve thought of just about everything. It really was so comfortable just like a home away from home. Smiths Lake is a fabulous location and suited the diverse ages of our children. My husband and brother loved the fishing and we ate the fresh catch of the day each evening for dinner. The lake was perfect for my 3 year old and the 11 and 12 year olds loved the beaches. I even managed to read 3 novels. So, as you can see, it was a truly memorable holiday for all. Thanks so much for sharing your house with us - we are planning to return to Smiths Lake again next year."
    Helen, September 2007
     
 

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