OCT Forest lodge retreat homestead 20 people

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A swimming pool with a tiled edge, a covered patio area, and a house with a tiled roof.
A spacious kitchen with yellow cabinets, a central island, and a dining area.
A bedroom with two beds, a brick wall, a ceiling fan, and a door with a view of greenery outside.
A covered outdoor seating area with wooden Adirondack chairs and a brick wall.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a round coffee table with a tray, and a bookshelf.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Myall Lakes National Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Outdoor pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Boolambayte, NSW
  • Place, Myall Lakes National Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Forster Town Beach
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Place, Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 25)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 8

2 Double Beds

8 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 8

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Boolambayte

Located in Boolambayte, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Bulahdelah Golf Club and Great Lakes Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bulahdelah State Conservation Area and Myall Lakes National Park.
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Map
Boolambayte, NSW

What's nearby

  • Myall Lakes National Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Winda Woppa Reserve - 44 min drive - 68.0 km
  • Forster Town Beach - 48 min drive - 69.9 km
  • Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course - 51 min drive - 72.2 km
  • One Mile Beach - 51 min drive - 72.2 km

Restaurants

  • Detours Cafe
  • Bulahdelah Bakery
  • Mobil Fast Food
  • Oliver's Real Food
  • Bulahdelah Bowling Club

Frequently asked questions

Does OCT Forest lodge retreat homestead 20 people have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is OCT Forest lodge retreat homestead 20 people pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at OCT Forest lodge retreat homestead 20 people?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at OCT Forest lodge retreat homestead 20 people?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at OCT Forest lodge retreat homestead 20 people?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is OCT Forest lodge retreat homestead 20 people located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is in the same area as Bulahdelah Golf Club, Bulahdelah State Conservation Area and Bulahelah Health Campus. Area attractions also include Wade Park and Bulahdelah Library.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 28 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pool
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great sociable place for Christmas in July!!!

Good space for multiple families to come together.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Top place

Great time had by all, plenty of room to run around and keep the kids entertained. Rolling in the autumn leaves was a highlight for the little one's..grounds were all mowed and tidy, thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect bang for your buck for large group

I doubt there is any better place to accomodate large groups for such a reasonable price Plenty of activities for everyone already on site and house was in much better condition and cleaner than some other reviews made it out to be Anybody looking to play golf at Buladelah the golf club knew exactly where to go with a shuttle bus to grab large groups for a very cheap price if you call and book in advance Thanks for the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Comfy stay

Great house, clean, easy to find comfy rooms and beds, only down side is the property needs a bit more upkeep. The tennis court needs a pressure wash and the flora needs a gardener to trim the bushes. Other than that a very enjoyable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The host was fine, he proved all the relevant info for us to enjoy our stay.The property has great bones, but is sadly quite run down. The list of things that need cleaning, fixing or attention is too big to list. However, I can't not mention the mould growing underneath the kitchen sink. It is absolute disgusting, and really should be reported to the health department or something.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Family Getaway

Fantastic location and house is comfortable with enough bedrooms and en suites. It does need some repairs (shower doors are cracked, towel railing are broken etc) but overall a very comfortable stay. Surroundings are beautiful and calming. Although its an old house its cleaned very well and this def helps. To the owners... thank you, we will be back.. but if you could repair all those small issues it will make the stay more worthwhile. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful weekend

Excellent stay for families, very private and isolated. I would definitely recommend this property for large families, they have a fire pit which was good for roasting marshmallows for the kids, a lot of ground to play activities on. I would recommend taking towels as these are not provided and tea towels as there was 2 available but when you have big families you will need more to help with the cleaning up. We would definitely be interested in future accommodation with this property. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Past its best

It’s such a shame this property has fallen into disrepair. With a lot of TLC I’m sure it could return to its former glory. Lights not working & ceiling fans just filthy. The list goes on. A thorough clean could go a long way. However the outside was really great. The pool area & surrounding grounds were where we spent most of our time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great space

We had planned to catch up with family and the location was a good half way point for all of us. Lots of bedrooms for us all a spacious kitchen and dinning and living room. Pool was clean. Pity it had rained so the spacious grounds were soaked and we couldn't really even walk on the grass! We did some sightseeing and walks. Some went golfing and some fishing! We did wine tasting at "The Great Lakes Paddocks" they were fantastic! Great space and very accommodating to our tastes! The only down side is the house is old and needs a little TLC. In some of the bedrooms the water pressure was low and a couple of couches were mouldy. The ceiling fans were really filthy too! Good space for big groups though.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Misleading and poor communication

My family booked this stay months ago. We were messaged by the owner 36hrs before our check in time that the pool pump was just broken and unable to be fixed in time. This was disappointing since we booked this location for the pool (young children) He said he wanted to cancel our booking after we asked for a discount. Instead of just saying no, he threatened with a last minute cancellation Which made us panic since we were unable to get another booking within that price range for our group size This made us agree to continue the booking, eventually he was happy to give a discount and early check in Upon arrival, the pool was bright GREEN. clearly it's been broken for months and the owner either never checked it, or used the same tactic to bully other customers into agreeing with the conditions We felt very lied too. If they were honest early we could have found another property.It is a very old property but expected for the price range. However the neglect is clear -air cons leaked inside and outside -some windows and doors didn't have fly screens so unable to open the windows at night -some doors leading outside had no lock so anyone can get in/out But the bonfire and location was beautiful. 8 bathrooms was great too It just needs some TLC and maintenance for customers come. Especially the pool However the owner communication leaves much to he desired.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan, 2025
Thanks for your stay.Actually we had a group stayed before you(6th-8th December) and and they had the pool.but the pump broken down on Tuesday and couldn’t secure a new one because we are in rural area.the water can turn into green even in one day.I knew the pool is very important for our guests especially on this season and maybe can’t not meet guest’s requirement. That’s why I asked the guests is it very important for them or not? If so I suggested to cancel the booking because guests experience is most important for us.cancelling booking is the last thing all hosts want to do in Airbnb. Anyway still thanks for your stay and review.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great property for large groups or families but needs some TLC.

This is our second stay. 8 couples, longtime friends. The main attraction here is 8 bedrooms all with ensuites. Large, comfortable and clean. The kitchen and living area is suitable for purpose. Two fridges and ovens, dishwasher. A pool table for fun. The pool is clean and inviting. The whole place just needs some TLC . Gardening around the pool, the tennis court, some updated outdoor furniture. A new larger hooded bbq. So close to being very, very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Golf trip with boys

It was great place to stay. Everyone had their own rooms and toilets. The facility had good wifi and pool table. The swimming pool was great. Great farm
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Really great place for a large group

My wife, I and 14 other friends stayed at this 8 bedroom property. Loved the place - the fact that all 8 had ensuite was convenient. Property had all the serenity of rural living while having comforts of city like living. We loved the place. Thank you Kent - thank you Sandra
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Friends trip

The access to the property was easy because it is off the road. Inside the property it was clean and things were accessible. Rooms were spacious and clean. Kitchen was clean. Only suggestion is kitchen has few cooking utensils for cooking. There are large ones but very few small ones. Overall it was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Amazing property with 8 beds and 8 bathrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place for large family/friends getaway

This is our second visit to Forest Lodge. It is a great place for a large family getaway. Maintenance and general uptake could be done better. Lawns mowed, grass cut down it is snake season so this will help in seeing them. One of the rooms back in November had a broken towel rack this us still broken now in February. Tennis court needs a lot of attention and could be great court if looked after. Overall a good place but could be excellent with a bit of TLC.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

amazing property

had such an incredible time celebrating the end of high school. the place was absolutely amazing and perfect for our group. would absolutely recommend this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful area for a family stay

Had an amazing whole week at boolambayte- a mixture of adults teens and children- enough space for everyone - loved the mini bar fridge for the kids to keep their water bottles in and save space in the main fridges - there was two in the kitchen which was great - the large gas stove was great too- was nice to see the pool was clean and big as sometimes people take photos making it look bigger than what it was - but this place was the opposite- we didn’t expect it to be so big ! Absolutely will be booking again some time in the future ❤️😍😍😍🙌🏻🙌🏻👍🏻
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Superb

A rare find of 8 bed rooms with 8 bathrooms. All rooms are accessible from internal corridor and got separate entry outside of the room. Huge kitchen with all necessary amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Better than what I thought it would be ..

8 rooms and 8 toilets are rare .. and the place is amazing with so much to do even on a rainy weekend ..
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good time

Really good property to spend time with friends and family. Kids enjoyed a lot too with horse and other animals.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Accommodation was better than what the pictures showed

The accommodation easily slept 22 people. We celebrated one of our friends 60th Birthday. There was plenty of room for everyone (5 Families). The rooms were conveniently located and each had their own bathroom and toilet. The holiday was a perfect farm stay. The kids would have liked better wifi, but as a rural listed accommodation, it was understandable. The rooms and living area was clean and the kitchen was stocked well. We could have stayed there for more than 3 nights, had we not been starting work on Monday. There were plenty of activities available and there were a lot of farm animals and wild native animals as well. Very quiet and away from the main road and hence, no traffic noise. Reasonably close to scenic towns like Forster, Nelson Bay and Bullahdelah. Teenagers were also impressed with the accommodation facilities. A recommendation would be to provide a later model bigger TV in the living room and maybe netflix or satellite box. But, the snooker table in the living area was sufficient to remove any teenage boredom. Landscaping around the house was good and the grass well kept. Our stay was superb and I would not hesitate to recommend this accommodation to my friends and if we get a chance, we will stay there again in the near future. Owner's communication was very quick at all times and we got sufficient information before, during and after our stay. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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