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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Smiths Lake, NSW
  • Smiths Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Blueys Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Bull Island Nature Reserve
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Forster, NSW (FOT)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Private, Secluded Retreat - Our Reviews Say it All

Perfect for your summer getaway / holiday with family and friends. Contact us today and ask about our SUMMER WEEKEND SPECIAL OFFERS. Don’t just take our word for it - read our reviews - a truly fantastic holiday home, in a beautiful setting.

“Beautiful house that quickly felt like home”
“We absolutely loved this property”
“Incredible place - we loved it”

Photographs cannot do Orange Grove justice; come see for yourself!
The space
A truly spectacular setting, nestled amongst the trees with direct beach / lake access. This custom built holiday house has been designed as the perfect getaway from busy city lives. The house is fully equipped with everything you need for a relaxing holiday. In summer, enjoy the numerous local beaches; in winter enjoy stunning walks, and curling up around the log burner. Stunning views from all rooms help make the house the perfect all year round escape for couples, friends and families alike.

The main living/entertaining area incorporates a FULLY EQUIPPED MODERN COOKS KITCHEN, large dining table, lounge area with TV / DVD/stereo, day bed and library of books. A rammed earth wall, amazing LOG BURNER (with fire guard, and integrated pizza / bread oven), and beautiful views make this room a truly fantastic place to relax.

There is a lovely SUNNY TERRACE adjacent to the kitchen with a HERB GARDEN (including basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, chilli, kafir lime, lemongrass, curry leaves) which you are welcome to use. We also provide basic kitchen provisions (foil, oil, sugar, tea bags etc.).

A 2ND SEPARATE TV/ CHILL OUT LOUNGE/ LIVING AREA has a large LCD TV, with PLAYSTATION 2 with games (including Buzz!). There is a selection of DVDs to enjoy (including a childrens selection), as well as various board games and a range of children's toy, which saves you bringing them with you! Relax on the DAYBED, choose a book from our library, and take in the wonderful views.

The LARGE FRONT DECK extends the length of the house and looks out through the tree tops to the lake. From here you can enjoy the beautiful sounds and sights of the Australian bush including bower birds, kookaburras, majestic black cockatoos and flying foxes. A large gas BBQ, and outdoor dining table are provided for alfresco cooking and dining.

Upstairs you will find 4 BEDROOMS all with lovely views out through the trees.
The 2 IDENTICAL MASTER BEDROOMS with Queen size beds sit at opposite ends of the house. Both have built in robes, desks and ceiling fans and each boasts it's own balcony with beautiful views. The third bedroom has a Queen bed and the fourth a set of custom built timber bunk beds. There is an interconnecting door between the 3rd and 4th bedroom.

** We provide 2 extra foam matresses for extra children.

There are 2 LARGE BATHROOMS with separate baths / showers. Relax in A BATH WITH A VIEW out across the tree tops to the lake - sheer indulgence.

Ceiling fans and cross ventilation ensure cool comfort in the summer months, whilst for those long winter nights, curl up in front of the log burner, which also has an integrated oven allowing you to make your own bread / pizzas!

Two outdoor hot and cold showers are also provided for you to rinse off after a visit to one of the numerous local beaches.

The house is located on a 3,000 square metre plot, sloping down to the lake. Walk down through our very own tropical rainforest to a secluded lake front beach / cove. The perfect place for a swim, a picnic, or a spot of fishing!

FREE WI-FI and local calls are provided for your convenience.

For those with young children, you will also find a high chair, travel cot, small childrens dining table, and kids cutlery / plates provided. A range of toys and children’s books / DVDs will help keep them entertained. There is a lovely kids play park in Smith’s Lake as well.

Indulge yourself with an on-site MASSAGE or yoga therapy. Let us know at the time of booking, and we'll arrange it all for you (separate fees apply).
Guest access

Full access
Other things to note
We also provide cooking foil, salt & pepper, spices, tea bags, cooking oil, sugar, dishwasher powder, dishwashing liquid, cleaning cloths and hand soap.
Registration number
PID-STRA-11387

Property manager

rebecca mason

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-11387, 2428

About the area

Smiths Lake

Smiths Lake is home to this holiday home. Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bramble's Reserve and Wallingat National Park.
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Smiths Lake, NSW

What's nearby

  • Smiths Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Blueys Beach - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Boomerang Beach - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Myall Lakes National Park - 13 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Bull Island Nature Reserve - 25 min drive - 20.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Frothy Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Good Food Store - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Kembali Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Drift Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pacific Palms Seafood - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private, Secluded Retreat - Our Reviews Say it All pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private, Secluded Retreat - Our Reviews Say it All?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private, Secluded Retreat - Our Reviews Say it All?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private, Secluded Retreat - Our Reviews Say it All located?

Situated in Smiths Lake, this holiday home is steps from Smiths Lake and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Bramble's Reserve. Wallis Lake and Blueys Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ingvars B.

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

Large spacious house in secluded location, very kind host

Fantastic secluded private location surrounded by dense vegetation with glimpses of the lake shining through.Kate is an exceptionally kind and understanding host. We are deeply grateful for her kind help allowing a late check-out. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie H.

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

A breath of fresh air

Thankyou Kate for a relaxing and reviving stay in your lovely house. The breeze and the greenery were the perfect setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sue C.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony J.

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

Nice property with great views

Enjoyed our stay at this beautiful house very comfortable and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house in a beautiful location

We absolutely loved our stay at Orange Grove. The property and outlook were amazing. It was the perfect layout for our 2 families. Hope we can stay again one day
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Igor C.

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

Super relaxing

Great property, super location. Loved the big windows and forest views! Like taking a bath in the rain forest :) Thank you Kate.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmel B.

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

Treehouse feel

Lovely place, well equipped with lots of lovely extras, like plenty of coathangers! Duplo, books, games. However, no extra toilet paper rolls not good for our 8 people. Great to have two separate living areas. No bannister or handrail on stairs a little challenging. Also, a prominent number on property would have helped find it! Steep stairs down to front door were covered with leaves and seed pods, which made it a bit dangerous esp when carrying luggage. Lovely big balcony could also have benefited from a sweep up of all the leaves prior to our arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tierney O.

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

Lovely lake escape

Wonderful property with all the comfortable amenities for a great family getaway. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

As advertised

Nothing to be concerned about, plenty around to do/see
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helena V.

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

Style Plus

We loved the stylish ambience of this house and the children were well catered for . The kitchen was well equipped with all that was needed and overall we really enjoyed our break there and would love to stay again. P.S. Would love to see the addition of a stair railing for the over 60s!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy Q.

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

Hidden Paradise

My family and I enjoyed an absolutely fabulous week at this hidden gem of a home. It literally feels like you are waking up in a rainforest!! All of the local beaches, waterways and amenities are in a short drive or hike. The home itself has everything you need and a soak in either of the lovely bath tubs, looking out on the tree tops with lake glimpses is a must do!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo H.

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

Beautiful house amongst the trees

Orange Grove is a well-appointed, comfortable house set amongst the trees. Perfect for bird watchers. Our group had a very enjoyable weekend taking advantage of the large deck and the private water's edge. Just beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara R.

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

Good for the Soul

Absolutely loved this house... Just the perfect place to reconnect with friends and enjoy each other's company. We didn't feel rushed to do anything in a hurry and we didn't want to! The surroundings are secluded and serene and we enjoyed the friendly wildlife too. Perfect place to pause and reset. Thank you to Kate for her clear communication and understanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christina T.

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

Family friends getaway

Spacious, stylish, all mod comforts for adults and kids. Perfect for a wintry weekend bunkered in, just as good also for a summer lake getaway with plenty of shade and water for swimming. Attention to detail all through the property, didn't feel like a packaged or sanitized investment home. Need lots of firewood to heat up the house, being so large.

10/10 Excellent

andrea m.

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

Lovely spot

Great location in the tree tops and near all the lovely beaches. Such a beautiful area. Well set up and clean property. Will return! Thank you 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

belinda h.

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

Relaxing Getaway

Exactly as pictured. Very neat and tidy. Plenty of room for the 6 of us. Would certainly stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

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

Great house and location

Very good holiday property, our family loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Rechelle F.

Gorgeous house in a great spot

As many of the other reviewers have said - this is a beautiful house and it exceeded our expectations. It is light and airy with loads of features. It is nestled in the trees which makes it very private. There is onone property to the left but no one was there when we stayed so it felt like we were in a tropical oasis. You can only see glimpses of the lake. There's a path down to the lake with a little beach and we got a fire going and sat under the stars. So lovely! We had 2 families (= 8 people) for 6 nights and wished we could have stayed longer. The living area is downstairs with a seperate rumpus for the kids (win) and a fire place which we made good use of in our July stay. The rumpus was pretty cold though and there was no heating in there. One other criticism of significant proportions for me was there was no coffee machine (first world problems...). We had to make do with; sigh; a plunger!... Upstairs is 4 br- 2 are mains at either end with 2 rooms interconnected for the kids. It's a great place and I will be back for sure.

10/10 Excellent

Kate D.

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

Relaxation amongst the tree tops

Peace and tranquility
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Samone C.

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

The house was absolutely beautiful, open plan, spacious and eco friendly.

Kate was so lovely. Easy to contact and made the process of booking so easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leonie E.

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

Lovely home in a beautiful setting near the lake

Relaxing stay comfortable beds modern bathrooms well equipped kitchen and cosy fireplace added to ambience Would recommend

10/10 Excellent

Tamara C.

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

Lovely

We stayed for two nights. So much room and lovely spot. Well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G.

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

Tranquil location

Beautiful house that quickly felt like home. Great location in the pacific palms area. Would hope to go back one day.

10/10 Excellent

Emanuelle B.

Beautiful getaway

We absolutely loved this beautiful property. It was so serene and close to nice beaches and walks. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alison W.

Fantastic weekend away!

Had a great weekend away with 6 adults and 2x kids. Plenty of space to spread out, bedroom configuration was perfect and the house was well equipped with everything you could need. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

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Hosted by rebecca mason

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