Located in Smiths Lake, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bramble's Reserve and Booti Booti National Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby.
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 - 10 min walk
Bongos - 12 min drive
Good Grub Shack - 12 min drive
Restaurant 42 - 11 min drive
Nadine the Cake Queen - 13 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Driftaway~Wi-Fi~Kayaks~Pool Table~Games~Toys~Reverse Cycle Air-Con~Media Room pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Driftaway~Wi-Fi~Kayaks~Pool Table~Games~Toys~Reverse Cycle Air-Con~Media Room?
As of 24 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Driftaway~Wi-Fi~Kayaks~Pool Table~Games~Toys~Reverse Cycle Air-Con~Media Room on 16 May, 2027 start from S$982, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Driftaway~Wi-Fi~Kayaks~Pool Table~Games~Toys~Reverse Cycle Air-Con~Media Room?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Driftaway~Wi-Fi~Kayaks~Pool Table~Games~Toys~Reverse Cycle Air-Con~Media Room?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Driftaway~Wi-Fi~Kayaks~Pool Table~Games~Toys~Reverse Cycle Air-Con~Media Room?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Driftaway~Wi-Fi~Kayaks~Pool Table~Games~Toys~Reverse Cycle Air-Con~Media Room located?
This family-friendly Smiths Lake holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Smiths Lake and Bramble's Reserve. Sandbar Beach and Cellito Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Driftaway was a wonderful place to spend a week with a mixture of friends and family. So much to do if you wanted an active holiday and so many spaces to relax if you wanted to just unwind. The kitchen was the best equipped holiday rental kitchen I've stayed in- I love to cook so it was an absolute joy.
Property was very well appointed with the smallest detail thought about and provided for. Plenty of space for everyone to enjoy this beautiful location.
The place was spotless, well equipped, kids went crazy over the toys!!! We loved kayaking on the lake. Great location, amazing view. We’ll definitely be back!!
The property was large & amazing with lovely views over the lake & has everything you need for a great stay. If you want a quiet relaxing get away smiths lake is the place & driftaway is definately the property to stay. We enjoyed our stay immensely.
Lovely modern, clean, large property with excellent views over Smiths Lake and all amenities needed for a wonderful family getaway. Highly recommended !
It was our 50th wedding anniversary and the property was an excellent place for our family to rest and remember our past lives. Fantastic views and all necessities catered for
We had a wonderful stay! The house was beautiful and clean. Lots of space with different entertainment options for both children and adults. We all had a relaxing and fun time at Drift Away. 😊
We didn’t have great weather but the view is amazing and unaffected by weather. There are plenty of indoor activities to keep everyone occupied until the sun comes out again.
Beautiful house and layout. Communication with host was excellent. I just wish i knew how steep of a hike it is to go down to the water. Bad knees, bad back, bad ankles, found it very hard to get to the water.I still highly recommend though, as its a beautiful place and even if you can't make the walk down to the water, you can access the water easy enough around at frothy coffee cafe.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Jenny F.
4 May, 2018
A wonderful home
Driftaway is an amazing house! Plenty of room for us (two large families) with plenty of separate retreat places which meant that we were not on top of each other at all. The house is very well equipped - all the kitchen utensils you could need, plenty of space around the indoor and outdoor tables, lots of games, puzzles, books, dvds, catering for all ages. The view is lovely and it was great fun to enjoy the lake by kayak. Again, a great selection of life jackets all different sizes. You will not be disappointed by the house or location.
The property is outstanding and the photos dont do it the full justice it deserves.
The house is spotlessly clean and the theme presented is of a coastal beach residence.
The owners have ensured that there is a box ticked for every visitor with kids toys , a Library and TV room , pool table etc.
It has a beautifully positioned and has a wonderful ambience of overlooking the lake.
The only challenge may be to guests who may be a lttle older or not very fit accessing the lake by the bush path which wasnt an issue for us.
A definite place to visit and return too.
The property is perfect for an extended family
We had an amazing time together
- The pool table was a hit
- Toys for kids were great
- Outdoor spaces were spacious & wonderful
- Kitchen was great with everything you need and great fridge space
- high chair
- big dining room table indoor & outdoors
Grocery delivery didn’t work for us but would be great (got to the checkout to find no delivery on Good Friday & warning: check delivery address for your online order as I thought I did - our first big online shop after returning home was delivered to our holiday accommodation!)
Kate was incredibly responsive and helpful
We will definitely return 👏😊
We booked this house for the whole family to come together and celebrate my father's 70th birthday.
There were 7 adults and 3 kids (ages 3-10). The house is very well equipped for kids, with lots of toys and games included. This was great, as it meant we had a lot less stuff to pack.
The view over Smiths Lake is incredible, and can be taken in from the large outdoor deck.
The kitchen was very well equipped, and there were a couple of pantry staples available (e.g. salt/pepper).
The house is in reasonable condition, but it's definitely a holiday home and has been well used. This isn't a negative, again considering it's targeted at families with kids.
Overall, we had a great time and would definitely recommend this place to large families, or perhaps a couple of families looking for a combined place to stay.
This is an excellent property for a family gathering or group of friends. Loads of space to spread a group and very well equipped. The evening sunset view over the lake is really wonderful. The property manager, Kate was very helpful.
Not for publication but for the owner only. We had 2 issues:- 1) The internet is lousy which is disappointing as Smiths now has NBN we really couldn't use the web at all which is a standard requirement. 2) There is a gas smell/leak from the laundry that can be detected where the outside clothes rail is located, this needs to be fixed.
However, overall thank you so much we really enjoyed our family Xmas at Drift Away.