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Bushland Retreat in Smiths Lake
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 8180 sq m
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Explore the area
Smiths Lake, NSW
- Smiths Lake1 min walk
- Blueys Beach10 min drive
- Bull Island Nature Reserve27 min drive
- Forster, NSW (FOT)36 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Single Beds
1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Bushland Retreat in Smiths Lake
Our guests published reviews can say it better than we ever could!
“This is a magical spot! Beautiful house located one quiet street back from Smiths Lake. The space is stylish, light and airy, with lovely new bathrooms & a large, well-appointed kitchen. Close to exceptional beaches including Cellito & Seal Rocks.
The garden is totally secure, even for our small houdini dog. The kayak/dinghy was well used by the whole family, including the dogs. Toby is an incredibly responsive and gracious host.”
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The Space...
There are 2 Pavilions joined by a bridge, the perfect layout for a large group. The main Pavilion is open plan with living/dining/kitchen, plus 2 en-suite bedrooms. The whole Pavilion has giant wooden Bifold doors that completely open onto the north facing veranda with great outdoor seating and the BBQ.
The 2nd Pavilion has 2 large bedrooms and a bathroom - each bedroom has its own entrance from the walkway, and the bathroom is shared from an internal corridor to ensure privacy.
All 4 super sized bedrooms have comfortable chairs, coffee tables and many books for you to borrow - the house has over 500 books. Feel free to take a paperback home if you don’t have time to finish it.
All 6 rooms have ceiling fans and all windows are louvres, so the house is cool as it catches all the breezes off the lake. In winter we have an amazingly efficient double ended combustion stove - the giant living areas are warmed in 20 minutes. There is plenty of firewood for you to use.
“This is a magical spot! Beautiful house located one quiet street back from Smiths Lake. The space is stylish, light and airy, with lovely new bathrooms & a large, well-appointed kitchen. Close to exceptional beaches including Cellito & Seal Rocks.
The garden is totally secure, even for our small houdini dog. The kayak/dinghy was well used by the whole family, including the dogs. Toby is an incredibly responsive and gracious host.”
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The Space...
There are 2 Pavilions joined by a bridge, the perfect layout for a large group. The main Pavilion is open plan with living/dining/kitchen, plus 2 en-suite bedrooms. The whole Pavilion has giant wooden Bifold doors that completely open onto the north facing veranda with great outdoor seating and the BBQ.
The 2nd Pavilion has 2 large bedrooms and a bathroom - each bedroom has its own entrance from the walkway, and the bathroom is shared from an internal corridor to ensure privacy.
All 4 super sized bedrooms have comfortable chairs, coffee tables and many books for you to borrow - the house has over 500 books. Feel free to take a paperback home if you don’t have time to finish it.
All 6 rooms have ceiling fans and all windows are louvres, so the house is cool as it catches all the breezes off the lake. In winter we have an amazingly efficient double ended combustion stove - the giant living areas are warmed in 20 minutes. There is plenty of firewood for you to use.
Property manager
Toby & Sarah Marshall
Languages
English, French
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
The garden is like a giant adventure playground!
Events
No events allowed
No loud parties - please respect our neighbors.
Pets
Pets allowed
Please keep them off furniture and beds.
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
But only outside on the decks or in the garden.
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
Note from host: No loud parties - please respect our neighbors.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property registration number PID-STRA-5608
About the area
Smiths Lake
Located in Smiths Lake, this holiday home 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
Smiths Lake, NSW
What's nearby
- Smiths Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Blueys Beach - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
- Sandbar Beach - 11 min drive - 6.2 km
- Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse - 23 min drive - 21.6 km
- Bull Island Nature Reserve - 27 min drive - 21.0 km
Restaurants
- Frothy Coffee - 12 min walk
- The Good Food Store - 10 min walk
- Kembali Cafe - 10 min drive
- Drift Cafe - 10 min drive
- Pacific Palms Seafood - 7 min drive
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About the host
Hosted by Toby & Sarah Marshall
Sarah and I live in Sydney and we are not too many years from retirement! We have 2 small dogs and 2 adult children who are both about to marry and both love Smiths Lake.
Why they chose this property
We built this tranquil Eco House in 2017/2018 on a block chosen because it was surrounded by giant and beautiful trees and is opposite Smiths Lake. It is one of the few lakeside properties in Smiths that doesn’t face South or West, plus it’s protected from violent southerly winds by a hill. Also, unlike many houses on the coast, we can sit on the deck when the prevailing NorEasters are howling - the trees soften it while still cooling us.
We planted over 600 native plants with all seeds sourced locally to create an authentic bush retreat. We love creating landscapes that are harmonious and private - previous gardens we created have been featured on Gardening Australia and Burke’s Backyard.
The house is one of the safest in Smiths Lake regarding bushfires - being at the bottom of the hill and adjacent to the lake. Also the house was constructed to be as bushfire safe as possible with non-flammable decks, metal fly screens, metal walls, metal gutter guards, etc.
We planted over 600 native plants with all seeds sourced locally to create an authentic bush retreat. We love creating landscapes that are harmonious and private - previous gardens we created have been featured on Gardening Australia and Burke’s Backyard.
The house is one of the safest in Smiths Lake regarding bushfires - being at the bottom of the hill and adjacent to the lake. Also the house was constructed to be as bushfire safe as possible with non-flammable decks, metal fly screens, metal walls, metal gutter guards, etc.
What makes this property unique
There is a table tennis table in the garage - park your car on the driveway and set it up in the garage. Also a 2 person/2 dog kayak plus an aluminium dinghy that holds up to 5 people, both stored next to the lake and easy to launch over the beach. Life jackets are available plus a couple of fishing rods. Enjoy!
Languages:
English, French
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