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The Lake Escape Near Forster

The Lake Escape Near Forster

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Dining
Private kitchen
Property grounds
Property grounds
Room

Overview of The Lake Escape Near Forster

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Tarbuck Bay, NSW
  • Popular LocationSmiths Lake1 min walk
  • Popular LocationBramble's Reserve10 min walk
  • Popular LocationMyall Lakes National Park7 min drive
  • AirportForster, NSW (FOT)33 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

The Lake Escape Near Forster

Nestled in the tranquility of the Pacific Palms is The Lake Escape at Tarbuck Bay, directly across the road from the shores of gorgeous Smiths Lake with totally uninterrupted views that will take your breath away! Only 10 minutes drive to some of the most beautiful beaches on the coast including Seal Rocks, Blueys, Boomerang, Cellito and Elizabeth beach.

This is your perfect destination for a romantic getaway, an anniversary treat to your loved one or the long-awaited trip that you always wanted to get out of the busy life in the big city and spend time with your family, kids and your beloved pet (yes, we are pet-friendly).

We provide free of charge two kayaks (1xSingle and 1xDouble) for our guests together with oars and life jackets. Just bring your fishing rods and bait!

Ten metres across the road enjoy a walk along the lakefront or walk a further 10 minutes to Brambles reserve, both "off Leash" pet exercise areas, The Lake Escape is ideal for pets and kids. Enjoy boating, swimming, picnics, kayaking, fishing or windsurfing.

FEATURES
- Fully enclosed yard with 1.8m high fence for pets/kids, out of reach locks on gates
- Undercover BBQ area with lake views, BBQ with gas provided
- Front deck with 180 degree lake views
- Spacious open plan lounge, dining, fully equipped kitchen w/dishwasher
- Entire house like brand new and immaculate (see our guest reviews!)
- All bedrooms are fully air-conditioned
- Main Bathroom with bath and separate large shower
- 1st Bedroom 1xQueen Bed, ensuite with shower & toilet
- 2nd Bedroom 1xQueen Bed
- 3rd Bedroom 1xDouble with upper single (tri bunk), pull out single
- A portable baby cot provided (please bring your own pillow and linen)
- Full linen provided
- NBN Internet provided
- Reverse cycle air conditioning in open plan lounge/dining/kitchen
- Breathtaking lake views from 2nd bedroom, lounge, dining & kitchen
- Netflix in loungeroom and 2nd TV (for DVD only) in sunroom for kids
- Free Kayaks 1xSingle 1xdouble & lifejackets
- Ipod dock, 44 Inch LCD TV, home cinema system, radio incl Sydney stations, CD/DVD/USB player
- Coffee machine, coffee capsules and milk frother provided
- Double undercover tampoline pet bed, bowls & toys - Clean, well behaved dogs more than welcome!
- Internal laundry with washing machine and dryer

We are passionate about pets. We offer the most secure yard as this is one of the most important things when holidaying with your four legged loved ones. We provide dog bowls, toys and double dog bed. All we ask is that you take care of your pet's cleanliness when you leave.


Locality
- Sydney 3hrs
- Forster/Tuncurry 20 mins
- Blueys/Boomerang Beach 7 mins
- Seal Rocks Beach 15 mins
- Smiths Lake village shops 5 mins
- Elizabeth Beach (Patrolled) 10 mins

Smiths Lake Bowling Club provides a free shuttle bus daily. "The Recky" Pacific Palms Recreation at Elizabeth Beach where you can enjoy beautiful sunsets over Wallis Lake on the lakefront balcony. They also provide a free shuttle bus daily and both clubs offer great food, including local seafood for great value.

Blueys Beach shops offers pizza, fish and chips, bottleshop and small supermarket. Closer by is Smiths Lake shops which has a general store, bottle shop, butcher and café and hairdresser. There are 3 general stores all within a few minutes drive offering ice, fuel and bait & tackle.

Nearby Boat Ramps:

Brambles Reserve 1km
Smiths Lake 3kms

Property manager

Jim Dai
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Property registration number PID-STRA-1105

About the area

Tarbuck Bay

Located in Tarbuck Bay, 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. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.

What's nearby

  • Smiths Lake - 1 min walk
  • Bramble's Reserve - 10 min walk
  • Myall Lakes National Park - 7 min drive
  • Boomerang Beach - 8 min drive
  • Elizabeth Beach - 8 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lake Escape Near Forster pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Lake Escape Near Forster?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lake Escape Near Forster?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Lake Escape Near Forster located?

This family-friendly Tarbuck Bay holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Smiths Lake and Bramble's Reserve. Smiths Lake Nature Reserve is 1 mi (1.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family holiday
Very important family holiday in beautiful setting. Do relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake escape
Beautiful location,great information left in booklet about the surrounding area, kayaking on the lake is fun. We had a great time staying here thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

JONELLE P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil escape
A pleasant home in a peaceful location that was ideal for our small dogs. Close to many beautiful beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good times
Loved everything ,,location the property amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Lovely clean property in a great location, had everything we needed for our stay. Really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

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Hosted by Jim Dai

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