Come and enjoy the simple luxury of Driftaway, with magnificent sunsets and idyllic views over the beautiful Smiths Lake.
Driftaway is a large 4 bedroom home boasting a home theatre, huge games room with pool table, open plan living, 4 bedrooms, 2 large outdoor decking’s along with kayaks to enable you to explore the lake, perfect for 2 families or extended family groups.
For bookings with more than 6 people please see below under PRICING.
Driftaway from everyday life, as you relax with the views from our upstairs living area, unwind from your busy life style in our living area, set out with your comfort in mind, you will find this tastefully decorated to reflect the many changing colours of Smiths Lake.
Our modern kitchen is fully equipped and perfect to prepare a dinner party or that quick and easy holiday meal, the entire house has ducted air-con, ensuring comfort in all seasons.
Enjoy our home theatre-media room, enabling you to catch up on your favourite shows or a family movie, alternatively simply take some time out to enjoy one of the many books provided for your holiday reading. Bring your Netflix password and off you go!
The huge rumpus room with pool table, many board games, play station 3, along with Wi-Fi and a selection of children's toys, keeps your guests entertained at Driftaway as well as keeping you connected with the outside world.
Bedroom 1 and 2 both have ensuites and walk in robes for your comfort.
Bedroom 3 and 4 both have a set of tri bunks (single on top and double on the bottom) along with a set of single bed bunks.
Dine alfresco on the huge upper covered deck, then relax under the stars of a night, the silence of the bush lulling you into total relaxation.
Driftaways lower decking is covered and the perfect place to curl up and “drift away” from everyday life, as the children play on the grassed area with the lake as their back drop.
Walk down the bush track to enjoy the sandy lakefront and enjoy a paddle on our kayaks as you explore the beautiful Smiths Lake.
Top loader washing machine for those must do’s on holidays and a double garage is available for parking.
You will find something for everyone at Driftaway.
PLEASE NOTE: Driftaway is NOT a "party house" and as such does not accept booking for bucks nights, hens nights or similar.
PRICING:
EXTRA GUESTS SURCHARGE OVER 6 PEOPLE: This is NOT calculated on online booking as we only change this once off, and there is no provision for this as yet on the online booking function, please use “ask a question” ALTERNATIVELY you can put it through on online booking and I can amend the quote to be accepted by you prior to your booking. A once off surcharge of $100 per adult and $50 per child.
LINEN HIRE: Linen hire for your sheets and towels can be arranged for you with a local linen supplier, we provide quilts, quilt covers, bath mats, hand towels and tea towels.
LOCAL AREA:
You will find Smiths Lake 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.
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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
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-19246, 2428
About the area
Smiths Lake
Located in Smiths Lake, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bramble's Reserve and Wallingat National Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Myall Lakes National Park - 14 min drive - 13.8 km
One Mile Beach - 27 min drive - 33.0 km
Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course - 28 min drive - 33.7 km
Forster Town Beach - 31 min drive - 36.8 km
Restaurants
The Beachhouse - 14 min drive
The Good Food Store - 10 min walk
Kembali Cafe - 10 min drive
Pacific Palms Bowling Club - 5 min drive
Twenty by Twelve Cafe + Foodstore - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Driftaway~Wi-Fi~Kayaks~Pool Table~Games~Toys~Reverse Cycle Air-Con~Media Room pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Driftaway~Wi-Fi~Kayaks~Pool Table~Games~Toys~Reverse Cycle Air-Con~Media Room?
As of 7 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Driftaway~Wi-Fi~Kayaks~Pool Table~Games~Toys~Reverse Cycle Air-Con~Media Room on 7 June 2026 start from AU$511, 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 Driftaway~Wi-Fi~Kayaks~Pool Table~Games~Toys~Reverse Cycle Air-Con~Media Room?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Driftaway~Wi-Fi~Kayaks~Pool Table~Games~Toys~Reverse Cycle Air-Con~Media Room?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Driftaway~Wi-Fi~Kayaks~Pool Table~Games~Toys~Reverse Cycle Air-Con~Media Room?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Driftaway~Wi-Fi~Kayaks~Pool Table~Games~Toys~Reverse Cycle Air-Con~Media Room 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
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Driftaway was a wonderful place to spend a week with a mixture of friends and family. So much to do if you wanted an active holiday and so many spaces to relax if you wanted to just unwind. The kitchen was the best equipped holiday rental kitchen I've stayed in- I love to cook so it was an absolute joy.
Property was very well appointed with the smallest detail thought about and provided for. Plenty of space for everyone to enjoy this beautiful location.
Beautiful house and layout. Communication with host was excellent. I just wish i knew how steep of a hike it is to go down to the water. Bad knees, bad back, bad ankles, found it very hard to get to the water.I still highly recommend though, as its a beautiful place and even if you can't make the walk down to the water, you can access the water easy enough around at frothy coffee cafe.
The property was large & amazing with lovely views over the lake & has everything you need for a great stay. If you want a quiet relaxing get away smiths lake is the place & driftaway is definately the property to stay. We enjoyed our stay immensely.
The place was spotless, well equipped, kids went crazy over the toys!!! We loved kayaking on the lake. Great location, amazing view. We’ll definitely be back!!
Lovely modern, clean, large property with excellent views over Smiths Lake and all amenities needed for a wonderful family getaway. Highly recommended !
It was our 50th wedding anniversary and the property was an excellent place for our family to rest and remember our past lives. Fantastic views and all necessities catered for
We had a wonderful stay! The house was beautiful and clean. Lots of space with different entertainment options for both children and adults. We all had a relaxing and fun time at Drift Away. 😊
We didn’t have great weather but the view is amazing and unaffected by weather. There are plenty of indoor activities to keep everyone occupied until the sun comes out again.
Lisa H.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jenny F.
4 May 2018
A wonderful home
Driftaway is an amazing house! Plenty of room for us (two large families) with plenty of separate retreat places which meant that we were not on top of each other at all. The house is very well equipped - all the kitchen utensils you could need, plenty of space around the indoor and outdoor tables, lots of games, puzzles, books, dvds, catering for all ages. The view is lovely and it was great fun to enjoy the lake by kayak. Again, a great selection of life jackets all different sizes. You will not be disappointed by the house or location.
The property is outstanding and the photos dont do it the full justice it deserves.
The house is spotlessly clean and the theme presented is of a coastal beach residence.
The owners have ensured that there is a box ticked for every visitor with kids toys , a Library and TV room , pool table etc.
It has a beautifully positioned and has a wonderful ambience of overlooking the lake.
The only challenge may be to guests who may be a lttle older or not very fit accessing the lake by the bush path which wasnt an issue for us.
A definite place to visit and return too.
The property is perfect for an extended family
We had an amazing time together
- The pool table was a hit
- Toys for kids were great
- Outdoor spaces were spacious & wonderful
- Kitchen was great with everything you need and great fridge space
- high chair
- big dining room table indoor & outdoors
Grocery delivery didn’t work for us but would be great (got to the checkout to find no delivery on Good Friday & warning: check delivery address for your online order as I thought I did - our first big online shop after returning home was delivered to our holiday accommodation!)
Kate was incredibly responsive and helpful
We will definitely return 👏😊
We booked this house for the whole family to come together and celebrate my father's 70th birthday.
There were 7 adults and 3 kids (ages 3-10). The house is very well equipped for kids, with lots of toys and games included. This was great, as it meant we had a lot less stuff to pack.
The view over Smiths Lake is incredible, and can be taken in from the large outdoor deck.
The kitchen was very well equipped, and there were a couple of pantry staples available (e.g. salt/pepper).
The house is in reasonable condition, but it's definitely a holiday home and has been well used. This isn't a negative, again considering it's targeted at families with kids.
Overall, we had a great time and would definitely recommend this place to large families, or perhaps a couple of families looking for a combined place to stay.
This is an excellent property for a family gathering or group of friends. Loads of space to spread a group and very well equipped. The evening sunset view over the lake is really wonderful. The property manager, Kate was very helpful.
Not for publication but for the owner only. We had 2 issues:- 1) The internet is lousy which is disappointing as Smiths now has NBN we really couldn't use the web at all which is a standard requirement. 2) There is a gas smell/leak from the laundry that can be detected where the outside clothes rail is located, this needs to be fixed.
However, overall thank you so much we really enjoyed our family Xmas at Drift Away.