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10/10 Excellent
Joanne H.
7 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joanne H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Entire home
“Bay Cottage” Beautiful lake house on Shallow Bay
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
- Onsite parking available
- Dog-friendly
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Air-conditioning
- Barbecue grill
Explore the area
Shallow Bay, NSW
- Mills Island Nature ReservePlace, Mills Island Nature Reserve8 min drive
- Wallis LakePlace, Wallis Lake26 min drive
- Forster-Tuncurry Golf CoursePlace, Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course59 min drive
- Taree, NSW (TRO)Airport, Taree, NSW (TRO)94 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Bunk Rook
2 Single Bunk Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
“Bay Cottage” Beautiful lake house on Shallow Bay
Forget your worries in this spacious and serene space on Wallis Lake. Spend the day in the hammock, kayaking, or relaxing on the deck overlooking the lake. Close to Forster, Smiths Lake, Pacific Palms, Blueys and Boomerang Beaches.
The space
The house is atop a hill overlooking the lake and you can relax by the orchard, banana grove or sit on the jetty with a fishing pole and a cuppa. The house has 2 bedrooms plus a bunk room upstairs where the kitchen and living area are. The lower level has an additional two bedrooms, bathroom, laundry and a second lounge room, perfect for movie night.
Guest access
Guests may access the entire house. Sheds are not available for guest access.
License number
PID-STRA-38448
The space
The house is atop a hill overlooking the lake and you can relax by the orchard, banana grove or sit on the jetty with a fishing pole and a cuppa. The house has 2 bedrooms plus a bunk room upstairs where the kitchen and living area are. The lower level has an additional two bedrooms, bathroom, laundry and a second lounge room, perfect for movie night.
Guest access
Guests may access the entire house. Sheds are not available for guest access.
License number
PID-STRA-38448
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About the area
Shallow Bay
Shallow Bay is home to this holiday home. Mills Island Nature Reserve and Yahoo Island Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Forster Tenpin Centre and Great Lakes Aquatic Leisure Centre. Honeycomb Valley Farm and The Big Buzz Fun Park are also worth visiting.
Shallow Bay, NSW
What's nearby
- Mills Island Nature Reserve - 8 min drive - 3.9 km
- Wallis Lake - 26 min drive - 16.5 km
- Cape Hawke Lookout - 58 min drive - 61.6 km
- Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course - 59 min drive - 62.4 km
- Forster Marina - 59 min drive - 63.2 km
Getting around
- Taree, NSW (TRO) - 85 min drive
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- McDonald's - 46 min drive
- House Of Highness - 51 min drive
- Graham Barclay Oysters - 50 min drive
- Limlong - 48 min drive
- Wharf St. Distillery Restaurant - 49 min drive
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Cleanliness
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Hongda W.
25 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good place for friends to catch up
A very friendly owner, clean rooms, spacious space, and an excellent choice for a relaxing weekend getaway from the city.
Hongda W.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Syed k.
30 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendly, welcoming and helpful host. Perfect location for family vacation. Great natural landscaping, lakeview, hills, bushland, boating, fishing, crab catching........and so more to enjoy.
Syed k.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kaushik S.
28 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing experience
We really enjoyed our stay at Shallow Bay. The location is beautiful, and the house is spacious and tidy. Host was easy to deal with and friendly. Highly recommended!
Kaushik S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tas
12 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful remote well-equipped modern house with two living areas and huge decks overlooking the lake and huge back yard.
Tas
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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