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Absolute Lakefront Retreat | Sleeps 10 | Pet Friendly | Kayaks & SUPs

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A modern house with a deck overlooking a grassy yard and a body of water.
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A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a wooden dining table, and white chairs.
A grassy area with a signpost indicating directions to various locations.
A spacious living area with two sofas, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. There is a TV on the left and a kitchen area in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Smiths Lake, NSW
  • Place, Smiths Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Myall Lakes National Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Forster Town Beach
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Smiths Lake

Located in Smiths Lake, this holiday 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. Jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Smiths Lake, NSW

What's nearby

  • Smiths Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Myall Lakes National Park - 13 min drive - 13.1 km
  • One Mile Beach - 28 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course - 30 min drive - 34.5 km
  • Forster Town Beach - 32 min drive - 36.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Good Food Store - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bongos - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Good Grub Shack - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant 42 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Nadine the Cake Queen - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Absolute Lakefront Retreat | Sleeps 10 | Pet Friendly | Kayaks & SUPs pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Absolute Lakefront Retreat | Sleeps 10 | Pet Friendly | Kayaks & SUPs?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Absolute Lakefront Retreat | Sleeps 10 | Pet Friendly | Kayaks & SUPs?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Absolute Lakefront Retreat | Sleeps 10 | Pet Friendly | Kayaks & SUPs?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Absolute Lakefront Retreat | Sleeps 10 | Pet Friendly | Kayaks & SUPs located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Smiths Lake and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Bramble's Reserve. Wallis Lake and Sandbar 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. 21 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Neat tidy accomodation, lovely location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything we needed was included.Great family holiday place.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Stay

Fantastic property, great location, ticks all the boxes for us and will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect and beautifully decorated. Had everything we needed and then some. Access to the lake and nearby beaches was excellent. Great for kayaking.
Sunsets every night
Great beaches close by
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic stay in Smiths Lake

We love Smiths Lake and this property is the best there is ... highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very welcoming host. Well equipped home with plenty of space for a few families to share. Beautiful setup on the Lake and a close drive to nearby beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
By far the best we have experienced. Perfect location and facilities. The perfect place for our extended family reunion
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2025
Thank you for that wonderful review .. we agree it’s the perfect place for family
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property and a Beautiful location

This is a great property in a beautiful location. We stayed for few days with the family and really enjoyed the house and proximity to the lake. Would love to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2025
We would love to see you back at Ripples .. we are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and all Smiths Lake has to offer ! Leanne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family get away

Excellent, spacious and well equipped house
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our happy place

Another brilliant visit to Smith’s Lake. Thanks for the opportunity to stay on our favourite place.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Get Away

Stayed a week, lovely outlook over the lake. This house has everything you need including all kitchen utensils.Host Leanne was very quick with communication. Highly recommend staying here excellent accommodation in a quiet location.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean & well appointed house in a fabulous location. Leanne was very responsive & easy to deal with. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ideal location and house

The views from this house are just stunning, perfect location and easy access to the lake.The deck is so comfortable and a great place to sit and watch the view with a great lounge, table and egg chairThe house is so tastefully and beautifully decorated and beds are comfy and cosyCould not recommend a better place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2025
Thanks Susan .. it was a pleasure hosting you .. the place is definitely a beautiful place to stay and the area is just full of so much to do and see.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I (and our doggie) had a wonderful stay at Leanne and Phillip's beautiful Smiths Lake home by the lake. The house was sparkling clean and had everything you could need and more. We loved the open split level design of the house, spacious lounge and living areas and the self contained studio downstairs. The fenced yard was perfect for the kids and our dog and the views were absolutely spectacular. A beautiful, well thought out and comfortable home, in a stunning location, with great hosts - we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing getaway in a slice of the north coast paradise!

My family and I had such a beautiful time, at this beautiful slice of paradise. Leanne’s home is just beautiful and comfortably fit my whole family there was 10 of us. Leanne was so kind and easy to get an hold of if we needed anything. We will definitely be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful Spot!

The house was the cleanest rental home we have ever stayed in… beautiful view, very comfortable outdoor area, well appointed kitchen and lots of games and things to do as a family. We kayaked to coffee and taught our dog to paddleboard in the lake. Lots of fun and memories made for our family. Host was very responsive to messages.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was spotless and everything we needed for a relaxing weekend away. The setting with direct lake access resulted in immediate relaxation and the sunsets were incredible. Our dog enjoyed his lakeside morning walks and chasing his ball into the water. The fenced grass area was an added bonus.The provision of paddle boards and kayaks meant these didn't need to be transported. Together with the outdoor games, well provisioned kitchen and large terrace didn't leave us wanting for anything.A wonderful stay - one we hope to repeat.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

As a family we have stayed in many holiday rentals. This one is our favourite! We loved everything about it. The owners were a pleasure to deal with and very helpful. We had a wonderful family weekend and hope to return soon. 🌸
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2024
Thank you … we think it’s pretty special too ! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great setting for a family vacation

We had 4 generations with plenty of spare room and space for everyone to relax. Great views and good access to the Lake. Good quality watercraft- the grandkids nominated the paddle boards as their favourite activity, but also we all enjoyed doing the Great Australia bird count, playing bananagrams and fishing. Hosts very helpful especially when we accidentally locked keys inside. Very handy to a range of good surf beaches. Kitchen well appointed
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lakeside Love!

Ripples at Smiths Lake was all and more our family needed for a beautiful week away. The property is stunning in design, soace with complete lake front. We enjoyed the fully equipped kitchen, multiple bedrooms and bathrooms and the relaxing inside and outside spaces. Access to the lake provides instant connection to nature and all the adventure options including canoeing and stand up paddle boarding. The decor, lighting and ammenities are immaculate and deeply appreciated for a multi-day stay. A truly lovely family home that nurtures and rejuvenates the soul. We will be back again for sure! Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2024
Thanks for your lovely review. We look forward to having you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning Smiths Lake

We stayed for 4 nights at Ripples Lake House. 3 adults, 8 year old twins, and one (spoilt) mini schnauzer. The house was beautifully presented and catered for all our needs. The owners have taken a great deal of care when presenting this property resulting in a wonderful ambience felt by all. It is also fully fenced, making it safe for both children and pets to play. There were even kayaks for us to use, which were brilliant. The location is second to none, with stunning uninterrupted views of the lake. Only 10-15 minutes drive away from a selection of beaches. We would love to return to further explore all this area offers and we would definitely stay at Ripples again. The owners were warm, thoughtful and very helpful. Highly recommend. The twins totally enjoyed their holiday - Monique rated the house 500% and Pippa said "it's the best ever" Thank you again from all of us
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr 2024
We love sharing our place on the lake.. we are so happy you enjoyed your stay. It’s the perfect spot for all to come, relax or enjoy all the lake offers !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful long weekend staying at this beautiful house at Lake Smith. The views were absolutely stunning and it was the perfect place to relax and unwind. Our dogs were enjoying the stay too. The kayaks were a huge hit with our family and we spent hours enjoying the lake. The location was fantastic — close to everything we needed while still feeling peaceful and private.Communication with the host was easy from start to finish, and they were friendly and responsive throughout our stay.We loved our time here and would happily stay again. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway by the water!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun 2026
Thank you Sophia for this glowing review .. we love our place by the lake and love sharing it with others .. we would love to host you again .. Regards Leanne
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