Karens Place - Rainforest retreat - Smiths Lake

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 91076 sq ft

Popular amenities

Hot Tub

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor Space

Check out the area

Smiths Lake, NSW

Smiths Lake6 min walk
Sandbar Beach10 min drive
Bull Island Nature Reserve25 min drive
Forster, NSW (FOT)28 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Karens Place - Rainforest retreat

We are back after renovations!

Bird Watchers Paradise

Beautifully appointed, modern, clean and quiet house backing onto rainforest with your own private hot tub and fire pit, outdoor lounge and hammocks. Plenty of space inside and out with two living areas, two dining areas and two wrap-around decks. 5 minute stroll to the lake shore and 5 minute drive to three beautiful beaches. Wake up to bird song and a waterfall inside the rainforest. The house is also AIR CONDITIONED upstairs and down, and FREE WIRELESS INTERNET is available for your use.

Enjoy a coffee in the sunshine on the bottom deck or your favourite book in one of the twin hammocks looking out over the trees. Or perhaps you would prefer a beverage by the fire pit and private outdoor hot tub overlooking the rainforest.

You won't have to worry about the kids either, with a large rumpus room downstairs that includes a pool table, huge TV with DVD, Play Station and Wii consoles (games and videos included) and there are board games for your use for those rainy days. Also in the rumpus room is a sit down arcade machine with over 1,000 retro games that will bring back your childhood.

Please refer to the House Rules - strictly no parties

Property Overview:
- Air conditioning upstairs and downstairs
- Free WiFi (The two Smart TV's have YouTube and Netflix)
- Main bedroom: Queen bed with ensuite and walk-in-robe, chest of drawers
- 2nd Bedroom: Queen bed with built in wardrobe, chest of drawers
- 3rd Bedroom: Queen bed with built in wardrobe, chest of drawers
- 4th Bedroom: Queen bed and single bed, chest of drawers
- 3 Bathrooms: Main with spa bath, all with showers, vanities and WC
- Large gourmet kitchen with gorgeous breakfast bar, gas cooktop, wall oven, Expressi coffee machine (limited pods supplied), dishwasher, microwave and large double fridge
- Everything you need for the kitchen is supplied (pots, pans, plates, utensils - the list is huge) + Sauces, Salt & Pepper and range of Spices supplied
- Upstairs lounge with flat screen Smart TV, DVD (dvd's supplied)
- Downstairs lounge with huge Smart TV, DVD, Playstation and Wii console (dvd's and games supplied)
- Child High Chair available upon request
- A third lounge on the downstairs deck with twin hammocks and BBQ facility
- Awesome rumpus room with Pool table and arcade machine
- Small indoor dining table upstairs and huge dining table on the top deck that seats 10 easily
- 5 person outdoor spa and fire pit with log seats overlooking the rainforest
- Double garage and European laundry with washing machine, clothes dryer, sink and bench
- Enough off street parking for at least 5 cars
- Two wrap-around decks upstairs and down
- All clean bed linen supplied but no towels & please bring own soap
- Only a few minutes walk to the lake shore and local shops or a few minutes drive to the famous Frothy Coffee on the lake
- 10 minutes drive to Bluey's Beach, Elizabeth Beach and Boomerang Beach and just half an hour to the centre of Forster

This is not a party house. This is a place of serenity

Property manager

Phil Wallis

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Dryer

Pet friendly

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

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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 there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

Property Registration Number PID-STRA-4786

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Smiths Lake

Located in Smiths Lake, this vacation 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 Smiths Lake Nature Reserve. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Smiths Lake, NSW

What's nearby

Smiths Lake - 6 min walk
Blueys Beach - 8 min drive
Sandbar Beach - 10 min drive
Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse - 21 min drive
Bull Island Nature Reserve - 25 min drive

Restaurants

Drift Cafe - 8 min drive
Kembali Cafe - 8 min drive
Frothy Coffee - 20 min walk
The Good Food Store - 9 min walk
Hueys at Blueys Pizzeria and Bar - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Karens Place - Rainforest retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Karens Place - Rainforest retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Karens Place - Rainforest retreat?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Karens Place - Rainforest retreat located?

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

9.6

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

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8/10 Good

JOHN S.

Jan 27, 2018

Fantastic

Karen's place is a wonderful place to stay. Located in a quiet street, it is fully equipped and has modern features. Karen's place is very much suited for families. Located close to many popular beaches. I look forward to going again.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wayne O.

Sep 30, 2017

Great family getaway

House was extremely neat and tidy all well stocked for someone who likes to cook. Kids loved all the facilities wii, pool table and the dads loved the old style console game machine. Reminder of old days hanging at the pinky parlour after the beach!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

JAMIE C.

Jul 7, 2017

Fantastic Lake Retreat!

What a fantastic house! This place has it all. Plenty to keep the whole family entertained. Pool table, games, 2 amazing spas and the setting is beautiful. You will not be disappointed.

10/10 Excellent

Penny C.

Jan 9, 2024

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

Relaxing location

Karen's Place is a tranquil place, plenty of room and all in it that you need. Very relaxing with the rainforest surrounds and large balcony.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Tamie D.

Jan 3, 2024

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

Disliked: Communication

Spacious and homey

Awesome location, the house was clean, tidy and had a very homey feel, we could’ve stayed another week. Lots of wildlife around, and multiple places to relax and chill. The manual for the house had instructions for tvs that aren’t in the house, had zero communication from the property manager, which may have been handy to not only find out what night bin night was, but that the bins need to be placed at the top of the street, not out the front of the house. Also, considering that the bins get emptied on a Tuesday morning and we arrived on the Wednesday, I would’ve thought the bins would be empty, not 3/4 full.

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Phil Wallis

Phil lives in Berowra NSW but fell in love with Smiths Lake and decided to buy a holiday house here. The house has been lovingly renovated by Phil and his family and they would love to share the experience with you.

Why they chose this property

The house is tucked away against a rainforest reserve, so it is very private and no traffic to hear. It is the perfect place for those who want to get away from everything, to just relax and soak up the ambience. There is also a plethora of activities to do at the property itself. So while you can spend a few minutes in the car to go to the beach, you can also spend rainy days playing Wii or Playstation on the massive downstairs TV or watch Netflix or dvd's upstairs. There is also a pool table and even a sit down arcade machine with over 1,000 games from the 60's and 70's. The kitchen is large and fully equipped with everything you could possibly need.

What makes this property unique

Absolute peace and tranquillity. The only thing that might wake you up is the birdlife or, on rainy days, the sound of the creek just 10 metres from the back door.