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Bowerbird House~Table Tennis~Huge Lawn~Pet friendly~2 Wood Fireplaces~NBN

Bowerbird House~Table Tennis~Huge Lawn~Pet friendly~2 Wood Fireplaces~NBN

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Stroll down to the waterfront and enjoy the ever changing Smiths Lake
Living area 1 opens up on to the BBQ decking with easy access to the kitchen
Fully equipped kitchen
The beautiful constantly changing Smiths Lake
Living area 2

Overview of Bowerbird House~Table Tennis~Huge Lawn~Pet friendly~2 Wood Fireplaces~NBN

Reviews
8.8 out of 10 Excellent
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

Map
Smiths Lake, NSW
  • Popular LocationSmiths Lake1 min walk
  • Popular LocationBlueys Beach9 min drive
  • Popular LocationBull Island Nature Reserve25 min drive
  • AirportForster, NSW (FOT)29 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Outdoor shower

Outdoor shower

Separate WC

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Bowerbird House~Table Tennis~Huge Lawn~Pet friendly~2 Wood Fireplaces~NBN

HUGE 7000m Lakefront town property with wide lawns, deck, trees and lake RELAX sleep after a SURF

PAYMENTS: Please NOTE surcharge for extra guest over 6 people is not added to online booking total. See below. Put in your request as CONTACT MANAGER

ENJOY the spacious home. 2 FIREPLACES, fans throughout, big windows to lawn, fragrant flowers, views of bush and lake. Leather sofas, 4 BIG bedrooms.

Walk through the bush to lake shore.

Children RELAX and PLAY in the huge garden on quiet street or enjoy hours of fun around the TABLE TENNIS TABLE in the garage.

The sounds of the BIRDS & the OCEAN crashing.

Secluded lake front to fish, kayak or simply enjoy the tranquillity.

Walk to the shops or min's drive. CAFE, baker, butcher, gen store. EASY

Find 5 world class SURF beaches within 5 mins? 50m to Lake.

Holiday rates CHEAPER than most properties in the region! FLEXIBLE checkout (on request).

ESCAPE to Bowerbird House.

The House

Perfect for 2 families! Bowerbird House is a LARGE house in the village, on a HUGE 7000 m block, lakefront in Smiths Lake. Cul de sac QUIET.

WIDE open lawns, swing, BBQ deck, big VIEWS of trees, bush and lake from INSIDE and out. Private rainforest path to lake.

4 BIG bedrooms, sleeping 10 ++, each of generous size. A true REST. Fit a few more children or teens on mattresses (which can be provided).

2 new totally renovated bathrooms !

BED 1. Queen
BED 2. Double and 2 singles
BED 3. King (2 singles)
BED 4. Double and 2 singles

Our large kitchen has plenty of room, add the family size BBQ and cook a feast. Basics are left in the pantry. Kids crockery too. HERBS in the garden.

Our TWO large separate living areas give families space together, or adults & children the space to seek solitude.

Large windows in all living areas give views of the HUGE garden, tall native trees, and through to the lake.

Ceiling fans and wide openings creating breeze. Curl up in winter with 2 FIREPLACES at either ends of the house.

There are 2 bathrooms, and 2 toilets.

The HOT/ cold outdoor shower is great!!

Fully equipped laundry.

Table tennis table in the garage.

Stroll down the private track to our sandy, LAKE front bay on Smiths Lake. From there you can swim, prawn, fish, walk along the shore or kayak.

The FISH are biting, whiting and bream, small rods catch fish.

Cyclists can find a morning road BIKE culture or get dirty on a mountain bike. The dirt trail to beach starts near our house.

The house is stocked with board games, books and DVDs, table football, big Sony TV and DVD player. Also totem tennis, cricket set, rope swing.

Relax on a leather sofa and read.

WHEELCHAIR accessible with rear level access and everything on one level inside the house.

Enjoy the quiet and PRIVACY of being at the end of a cul-de-sac. There is ample car & boat parking.

Cellito, Blueys, Boomerang, Elizabeth, Shelley, Booti Booti, Seal Rocks, Treachery Beaches are all EASY drives.

Our property adjoins to 2 other holiday houses at the end of the cul-de-sac and the homes of happy, peace loving locals. Enquire.

We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to BOWERBIRD HOUSE !

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.

SURCHARGE INFORMATION
Bowerbird House has a base booking charge for up to 6 people, to allow the average family a chance to stay, and then from this there is a ONCE OFF surcharge per person of $100 per adult or $50 per child. Children under 3 yrs stay FREE. The surcharge is not calculated on your auto generated booking response or in online booking however will be reflective in your email response by Kate.

PET STAY Fee $60.
LINEN
Sheets n towels can be hired from a local service. We provide your quilts n covers, pillows, bathmats, hand towels n tea I towels.

LOCAL AREA

Just over 3 hours easy driving from Sydney.

Down the path, get on a kayak and PADDLE to the sandbar, then BEACH.

Local surfers love mangrove fringed CELLITO BEACH. Use the car and LESS THAN A MINUTE from Smiths LAKE is the short dirt road used to access the Cellito or as the locals call it Sandbar Beach. Turn off and head past the golf course on the gravel road to the car park.

Only a SHORT distance to Blueys and Boomerang SURF BEACHES. Nearby Elizabeth beach which is patrolled during holidays. From there walk the path to Shelley beach.

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 there are local independent restaurants and the clubs have restaurants, check out our folder for ideas. Walk or drive 1.5 km's to the shops. Smiths Lake has a butcher, baker, general store/newsagent with fresh local eggs, bottle shop, and a trendy cafe with super COFFEE and treats. Pacific Palms SEAFOOD is only a few minutes away, the perfect place to get your fresh local sea food. PIZZA at Blueys.

Hire watercraft at the Frothy Coffee Floating Cafe. Follow the signs past the local shops to the playground/ carpark/picnic area. Launch your boat and moor it at our bay. The local skateboard park just near the Bowling club is linked to a basketball court it is well kept, clean and big enough to have some fun.

Take a SCENIC 20 minute drive to Forster/Tuncurry. Explore MORE BEACHES, entertainment venues, shops and restaurants. Enjoy 10 Pin Bowling on a rainy day. The shops at the lake entrance are interesting. BROWSE clothes, surf shops, homeware, op shops, fishing, bakery, games, eats.

Local MARKETS roam around the area in different locations each Sunday. Look at Pacific Palms for where and when.

Pacific Palms, Wallis and Smiths Lake are are boat persons heaven. They are surrounded by National Parks with secluded pristine beaches and bush trails for bikes and walking.

Smiths Lake itself is separated from the ocean by a natural sand bar and great for BIRD watching, fishing, windsurfing, all water sports and safe swimming for the kids. Go to the Camping Ground at low tide and wade out along the mud flats. We love that walk at sunset.

Our Local Information box has loads of ideas. Massage. Yoga. Lots to do....

Getaway. Come, explore and ENJOY !

Bower Bird House adhere to the NSW Holiday Rental Code of Conduct ~ these can be found by typing Holiday Rental Code of Conduct in to the Stayz search bar.

Property manager

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed
Strict no party policy

Pets

Pets allowed
Please let us know breed and size of your pet.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Property registration number PID-STRA-24193

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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 Smiths Lake Nature Reserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Smiths Lake, NSW

What's nearby

  • Smiths Lake - 1 min walk
  • Blueys Beach - 9 min drive
  • Boomerang Beach - 9 min drive
  • Sandbar Beach - 10 min drive
  • Bull Island Nature Reserve - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Drift Cafe - 8 min drive
  • Kembali Cafe - 8 min drive
  • Frothy Coffee - 5 min drive
  • The Good Food Store - 16 min walk
  • Hueys at Blueys Pizzeria and Bar - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bowerbird House~Table Tennis~Huge Lawn~Pet friendly~2 Wood Fireplaces~NBN pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bowerbird House~Table Tennis~Huge Lawn~Pet friendly~2 Wood Fireplaces~NBN?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bowerbird House~Table Tennis~Huge Lawn~Pet friendly~2 Wood Fireplaces~NBN?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bowerbird House~Table Tennis~Huge Lawn~Pet friendly~2 Wood Fireplaces~NBN located?

This family-friendly Smiths Lake holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Smiths Lake and Bramble's Reserve. Sandbar Beach and Blueys Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend stay at Bellbird
I was working in Tiona and so was looking for a nice place with space for 4 of us for the weekend. Such a great place to stay, nice walk down to the lake and the house was huge! We had our dog there and they loved roaming the gardens. The owner was very accommodating and helped with any questions - would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Pete D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Time out
Got to spend time with a few friends good venue for what we were looking for. Very reasonably priced
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Richard T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely peaceful spot close to the water
Our family enjoyed a lovely peaceful holiday at Smiths Lake. The house is in a quiet cul de sac with a lovely bush outlook and glimpses of the water through the trees. It is possible to access the lake from the property if you don’t mind a bit of a walk down the hill - you will get your exercise. Although advertised as pet friendly, the yard is not fenced and there is nowhere to secure your dog outside but as mentioned there is no traffic and our lab was happy roaming around the yard out the back. The house is all vynyl floors though so it is easy to sweep up the hair if you need to keep it inside, no vacuum available to use though.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony P., Sydney Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay ! highly recommended
Thanks Kate! We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your property. Your place is clean, spacious and well equipped.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoff G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family home away from home
This was a great house for 2 families to come together to spend time on the lake. Beautiful setting among the trees, with glimpses of the lake below through the trees. The beds were comfortable, 2 living areas to use and kitchen was well appointed. The outside deck was a great spot for breakfast and dinner. We had kayaks, and found it easier to put the kayaks in the lake around the bend and paddle back to the shore below the house. The hill was steep down to the lake and was difficult with the kayaks, so we secured the kayaks at the shore under the trees so we didn't have to carry them up and down each day. This made the walk up and down much easier each time we went to the kayaks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

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