Smiths Lake Retreat - located at Smiths Lake - Smiths Lake

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Smiths Lake, NSW

Smiths Lake3 min walk
Sandbar Beach11 min drive
Bull Island Nature Reserve27 min drive
Forster, NSW (FOT)30 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Main Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Smiths Lake Retreat - located at Smiths Lake

Smiths Lake is a small coastal village approximately 3.5 hours north of Sydney, within the beautiful Great Lakes District. Smiths Lake which surrounds the village is seperated from the ocean by Sandbar Beach a secluded and pristine beach.

SMITHS LAKE RETREAT

The 2 bedroom western red cedar cottage is nestled within a tropical rainforest reserve, with cabbage tree & pacific palms, towering gum trees which are home to cat birds, brush turkeys, black cockatoos, kookaburras, whip birds, bats, possums.....and lots more.The rain-forest at the rear of the house is home to a large bat colony in the warmer months. The bats fly off at dusk to feed elsewhere & most of our guests find this an amazing experience to be able to witness nature so close from the comfort of their own private tree house.

The large partially enclosed rear deck is positioned looking out to the rainforest to maximize the feeling of seclusion and privacy.

PROPERTY DETAILS

2 Bedroom cottage, split level open plan, sleeps 4 adults (1 king & 1 queen bed). Polished boards throughout, with modern stainless steel kitchen.

Fully furnished with w/machine, dryer,WiFi, TV, DVD, gas BBQ, bath & shower, 2 toilets and gas heater.

Lush organic cotton sheets & fluffy king towels supplied.

200m stroll to the sandy beaches and clear waters of Smiths Lake & the boatshed cafe.

Many surfing, fishing and patrolled beaches within 5-10 minutes drive.

Close to local shops which includes Butcher, Baker, Bottle shop & general store.

Dog friendly (at the owners discretion), with dog friendly area at nearby at Cellito Beach.

The rain-forest at the rear of the house is home to a large bat colony in the warmer months. The bats fly off at dusk to feed elsewhere & most of our guests find this an amazing experience to be able to witness nature so close from the comfort of their own private tree house.

Property manager

Ann Smith or Craig Kingston

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

2 dogs maximum

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside only

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Property registration number PID-STRA-6927

About the area

Smiths Lake

Located in Smiths Lake, this cottage 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 Wallingat National Park.

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Smiths Lake, NSW

What's nearby

Smiths Lake - 3 min walk
Sandbar Beach - 11 min drive
Blueys Beach - 13 min drive
Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse - 23 min drive
Bull Island Nature Reserve - 27 min drive

Restaurants

Drift Cafe - 10 min drive
Kembali Cafe - 10 min drive
Frothy Coffee - 6 min walk
The Good Food Store - 9 min walk
Hueys at Blueys Pizzeria and Bar - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Smiths Lake Retreat - located at Smiths Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Smiths Lake Retreat - located at Smiths Lake located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Smiths Lake and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Bramble's Reserve. Sandbar Beach and Wallis Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

29 Aug 2023

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

Beautiful, peaceful getaway

Lovely little property with the most amazing backdrop of the rainforest. Feels lovely and secluded, even though you are only 20 minutes from Forster. It was a very comfortable stay for us with the added bonus of being able to enjoy it with our 12-month-old Bordoodle puppy. Thank you, Ann!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georgia G.

23 May 2023

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

Lovely location, clean and tidy accomodation. Loved the wildlife and surroundings

Excellent, my dogs had a great time and was amazing we could have them with us for our weekend stay

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Giles H.

10 May 2023

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

Smiths Lake 44 Amaroo Drive

Ecological interest in flying fruit bats made a very enjoyable experience.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Nicole S.

12 Dec 2022

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

Gary the cicada outnumbered by the bats

A short but memorable stay at Smiths lake, we planned to catch up with family at another house in Smiths Lake, but the bats won. We had to have our Family catch up here as our family from Canada wanted to see the bat colony. The highlight was Gary the cicada that chose our niece to hang out with. The house really was a perfect location and comfortable place to stay, for those who love to be immersed in nature. Grace our dog also enjoyed her stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

7 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Got to be the bats

Great location, nice house, spectacular fruit bats. Definitely recommend to people who like nature.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ann Smith or Craig Kingston

My Husband and I enjoy spending time in our holiday cottage, we live in Newcastle NSW but love spending time in the beautiful Smiths Lake area.
We are happy to make it available to other people to enjoy for weekend or longer.