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By The Lake @ Smiths Lake~Lakefront~Kayaks~ NBN~Views~Perfect for 2 families

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Dine on the decking as you take in the spectacular lakefront view!
Perfect place to relax, after a busy day on the lake.
Modern kitchen, with all you need for that perfect holiday meal.
Upstairs bedroom, the lake views from bed are spectacular!
Open plan living, affords lake views from the kitchen, dining and living areas.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Massages in spa

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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

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1 Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 Upstairs

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3 Downstairs

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 4 Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 upstairs

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Separate WC Upstairs

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

By The Lake @ Smiths Lake~Lakefront~Kayaks~ NBN~Views~Perfect for 2 families

"by the lake @ smiths lake" is an architect designed house situated on the lake's edge. This spacious modern home offers open plan living areas flowing to large covered decks on both levels with spectacular northerly views of the lake.

Please NOTE surcharge for extra guest over 6 people is not added to online booking total. See below prior to putting through your online booking. add booking as CONTACT MANAGER

With lawns sloping down to the water's edge, "by the lake @ smiths lake" provides the ideal waterfront access for children. Pull your boat up onto the lake's edge and enjoy all the activities from your own backyard - swimming, fishing, sailing, skiing, windsurfing, kayaking, even a game of cricket on the reserve!

"by the lake @ smiths lake" is the perfect home away from home, whether you are looking for a relaxing weekend away from your usual busy routine, a great place to take the kids, or just a quiet, romantic getaway for two.

The House

As soon as you walk through the front door, you will be welcomed by the spectacular lake views, open plan living, polished timber floors, high ceilings and large glass doors leading onto a wide deck. The house has all new furniture and a fully equipped chef's kitchen with European appliances. With 4 bedrooms, 3 toilets and 2 bathrooms, this property will provide all you need for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday.

This 2 storey waterfront home offers spacious living throughout, the upper level (entry) has two bedrooms, 1 with a queen bed and the other with 2 singles. This level also has bathroom, kitchen, laundry and living room. The large deck on the upper level flows seamlessly off the lounge as an extension of the living area and has a BBQ with outdoor dining table and chairs. Downstairs has another living area, bathroom and 2 bedrooms, 1 with queen bed and the other with 2 sets of bunks. A double sofa bed is also available in the living area if needed. There is another large fully covered deck also on the lower level with direct access to the garden and lake.

Build to high eco standards, the home is cooled in summer by cross breezes coming from any direction, with ceiling fans installed in all upper level bedrooms and living areas. In winter, the northern aspect keeps the home warm through the day and a large gas heater is available at night, which can easily be moved upstairs or downstairs.

You will never be short of entertainment with 2 widescreen LCD TV's,Denon surround sound System with DVD player. And downstairs stop all the arguments about which movie to watch with another widescreen LCD TV and DVD player.

LINEN HIRE for sheets and towels is available, we provide your doonas, doona covers, dress pillow cases, bath mats, hand towels and tea towels.

EXTRA GUESTS SURCHARGE OVER 6 PEOPLE: This is NOT calculated on online booking as we only change this once off and there is no facilitated for this as yet on the online booking function, please use “CONTACT MANAGER” ALTERNATIVELY you can put it through on online booking and I can amend the quote to be accepted by you prior to your booking.
The base booking number is 6 people and then there is a ONCE OFF surcharge of $100 an adult or $50 a child.Children under 3 years stay FREE.



Local Area

Just under 3 hours from Sydney nestled between Seal Rocks and Forster.

Only a short distance to Blueys and Boomerang surf beaches, the glorious Celito beach is just across the sandbar, Elizabeth beach is perfect for families and patrolled during holidays and then for those naturalists amongst us there is the secluded Shellys's beach, truly a hidden secret of the region.

That's 5 beaches within 8 mins. ! Not to mention the beaches to be found a little further a field at Seals Rocks & Forster/Tuncurry area.

The local clubs have restaurants and the local shops will cater for most of your needs with a butcher, baker, general store/newsagent, bottle shop, and café . Pacific Palms Sea Food is only a few minutes away, the perfect place to get your fresh local sea food.

20 minute drive to Forster/Tuncurry.

Pacific Palms, Wallis and Smiths Lake are surrounded by National Parks with secluded pristine beaches. Smiths Lake is separated from the ocean by a natural sand bar and great for all water sports and safe swimming for the kids.

Come and enjoy a perfect experience you won't forget !

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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
Strict no party policy
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number PID-STRA-15776, 2428
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
Note from host: Strict no party policy
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Smiths Lake

Located in Smiths Lake, this holiday home is 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 scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.
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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 - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Kembali Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Good Food Store - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Palms Bowling Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Frothy Coffee - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is By The Lake @ Smiths Lake~Lakefront~Kayaks~ NBN~Views~Perfect for 2 families pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at By The Lake @ Smiths Lake~Lakefront~Kayaks~ NBN~Views~Perfect for 2 families?

As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at By The Lake @ Smiths Lake~Lakefront~Kayaks~ NBN~Views~Perfect for 2 families on 29 June 2026 start from AU$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 By The Lake @ Smiths Lake~Lakefront~Kayaks~ NBN~Views~Perfect for 2 families?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at By The Lake @ Smiths Lake~Lakefront~Kayaks~ NBN~Views~Perfect for 2 families?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at By The Lake @ Smiths Lake~Lakefront~Kayaks~ NBN~Views~Perfect for 2 families?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is By The Lake @ Smiths Lake~Lakefront~Kayaks~ NBN~Views~Perfect for 2 families 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. 42 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicky W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place. Perfect for group of 11. We took some equipment with us (toasted sandwich maker and airfryer) which eased reliance on the provisions to cater for 11, although found it to be a well equipped kitchen. Also games provided in the house. Kate was so helpful and easy to communicate with. A kayak, or maybe both, was cracked and letting in water, no plug in one base. Managed ok because adults/strong swimmers but important to be aware for others. Friendly locals chatting while we sat by lake and enjoyed watching their dogs play.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

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

Relaxing location

I had a great time, wonderful location. For me it was very relaxing. Kate also went out of her way to make sure I had everything I needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen L.

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

Lovely house

House is very nice. Kitchen is very well equipped. Lots of friendly birds. Relaxing holiday
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Thanks

We had a great time at By the Lake - thanks so much
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke F.

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

Beautiful, functional house

Stayed at by the lake @ Smiths for two nights for a work trip. Lovely place with plenty of room and a stunning outlook. Close to a great cafe (Frothy's) down the way too for morning coffee. Kate the manager was excellent and a pleasure to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Yaqiong Y.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cockroaches everywhere

Location is good, kids enjoy the kayak. If you don’t mind too much cockroaches, it should be a good place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kasey T.

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

Loved it so much we booked again

Loved our stay. Spacious, clean and comfortable. Kids swam and played cricket. We used Kyaks and paddle boards, and caught a lot of fish just from the bank of the lake. We were able to launch our boat once and it proved a perfect spot for tubing, and fishing. Loved it so much we booked again, but for longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Gino U.

Excelant Property

The property was spotlessly clean! We found the property was extremely well equipped. We especially liked that there were sharp knives, good quality non-stick pots and pans, instead of the cheap stainless stuff one usually finds, plus there were lots of serving bowls, glassware etc. The kayaks were an added bonus. We stay at perhaps 10 holiday let places a year, and this is one of the best equipped ones we have stayed at. The only suggestion would be to have wifi internet connected
Verified

8/10 Good

Deidre H.

Liked: Check-in, location

Family reunion

The location is ideal, the lake and the proximity were stunning, the kitchen is well appointed. However, the property requires maintenance, the gutters are full of debris and overflow with rain, the toilet door gets stuck securing the user with in, downstairs there is a significant damp problem, pillows in the wardrobes are mouldy. The Televisions are difficult to use to the point we gave up. The kayaks provided did a good job at sinking. The property states it sleeps 12 there are only 10 beds - there is a sofa bed down stairs - sleeping on the tile floor would have been more comfortable. The balcony railing was attached to the decking boards and was wobbly . Given the price of the property and the fact I had to pay extra for the children despite there being no linen supplied I expected more.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen T.

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

Clean and well-equip

We had a lovely long weekend here and nothing to fault with the property or management. Kate was always contactable, property was clean and the kitchen was well-equip. Unfortunately it was a bit wet during our stay so we couldn’t head down to the lake, however it would be perfect in better weather. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Margaret H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Accommodation was comfortable and clean

Great house and position! Teens loved the access to kayaking! A lovely area to drive around to and go exploring! Thanks *Sink in bottom bathroom slow to drain!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hassiba M.

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

Very relaxing

The property was clean and eazy well maintained We had a very enjoyable weekend The only thing was no internet that was not mentioned in the listing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Mallory H.

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

May trip

Our stay was nice, very relaxing location. House was comfortable. Tv down stairs didn’t work which was annoying as it would of been good to set the kids up with a movie at night down there. Also some essential like tea, sugar and milk would have been nice for arrival. Overall trip was good, would do it again at a better time of year next time. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon T.

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

Lake, birds, trees and rest

The house is in a wonderful little village by the lake. The pictures provided of the house are accurate. Loved the layout of the place. Sunset every day over the lake is gorgeous. Access to and from the lake is easy enough although on a slope and the ground was very damp/muddy from all the rain we’ve been having. A minor problem though. Peaceful area and the cafe boat-shed nearby is wonderful. If it’s a quiet week(end) you need then this will do it.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liljana M.

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

Amazing experience

Our family absolutely loved the house and having the lake right in the backyard. Being able to walk down to the lake several times a day was wonderful and the view from the home is just beautiful! We didn’t have the best weather, so that put a damper on our stay, but we tried to make the most of it and overall enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

Really clean tidy house

Perfect house to relax in or take advantage of national parks in the area
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice O.

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

Spacious and comfortable

A lovely, spacious house with lots of room for the family. Well equipped kitchen and great balcony overlooking the lake. Our kids loved the kayaks. All up, a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hamid e.

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

excellent

very good place to stay, Kate was very kind and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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

By the lake

Great place and location. Very happy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

John S.

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

A lovely area

Would have been a great place for our Christmas break Unfortunately our family were not able to come and stay due to COVID restrictions so we returned to Sydney early after just 3 days!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

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

Great Getaway

Beautiful property in a gorgeous location. Clean , tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Fiona G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful House with lovely views

As you walk into the house your eyes are drawn to the views of the trees and lake. Comfortable beds, spacious living area and 2 great kayaks to use as well. Be mindful that there are quite a few stairs to get from the house to the lower floor and a steep walk down to the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

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

Great Location

What an awesome location & property. The house was everything we'd hoped for and more but the location was unbelievable. Boating, skiing, tubing, kayaking and stand up paddle boarding from the back yard followed by drinks on the deck as we watched the sun set over the lake was pretty special. Can't wait to book another long weekend there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luise J.

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

Great place with a beautiful view of the lake.

Easy process, good communication and very organised
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony R.

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

Highly recommended

Exceeded all expectations by far. Kate (property manager) met us at the house and gave us all the information about the place and the area. The house was really big and accommodated 2 adults and 5 kids extremely well (extra space if needed). The lake is literally at the back door and the views from the house is awesome. The kitchen is very well stocked with all your needs and high quality crockery for cooking (new bbq). Excellent location with lots of beaches very close by. The kayaks were used all the time by the kids. Swimming in the lake is okay, however there are jelly fish. Kayak out a bit and it’s fine to swim. I would go back in a flash without any doubts. I highly recommend this house to all. Can’t fault our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

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