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The Boat House - Premium Waterfront position Seachange

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Exterior
Lake
Living area
Living area
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8152 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Smiths Lake, NSW
  • Smiths Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Blueys Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Bull Island Nature Reserve
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Forster, NSW (FOT)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Boat House - Premium Waterfront position Seachange

*CONTEMPORARY,ARCHITECT DESIGNED ACCOMMODATION on the WATERFRONT at the COAST situated in a PREMIUM position.
THE PERFECT SEACHANGE EXPERIENCE!
4PM checkout on Sundays and Public Holidays available $80

*open planned living, dining and kitchen areas all with great lake VIEWS and deck access.The dining table seats 10.
*3 generous bedrooms(QUEEN beds),2 with expansive water VIEWS, 1 opening to a north facing, private, sunny deck;sunroom sleeping areas(2) each with a single bed;
*2 large bathrooms, 1 with a full sized bath;
*STAINLESS STEEL kitchen with modern appliances(including a dishwasher )& generously stocked with contemporary dinnerware etc.
*large DECK overlooking the lake and the beach
*sunny north facing DECK
*"internal DECK completely enclosed, with bi-fold doors connecting to living area
*slow combustion log fire; electric heater
*TV,VCR,DVD & stereo player,radios,books,magazines,telephone,games
*automatic washing machine
*offstreet parking from a quiet lane at the rear.

Location

The Boat House is located 3hrs north of Sydney on the shores of Smiths Lake , one of only 4 houses IN THE MOST DESIRABLE POSITION directly opposite a WHITE SANDY BEACH.

It is part of a small COASTAL VILLAGE in a beautiful, UNSPOILT,rural, forested area known as The Great Lakes which includes STUNNING SURFING BEACHES, lakes and National Parks and is 20 minutes south of Forster.

This is a rare COASTAL location where the forest meets the sea and offers a real SEACHANGE experience with no highrise or unit developments.



Local Attractions

*Smiths Lake is separated from the sea by a sandbar and offers SAFE swimming, boating, water sports and fishing with direct LEVEL access in front of the Boat House via a white sandy beach and a boat ramp.
*At the waters edge is the Frothy Coffee Boatshed Cafe(boat hire,coffee,light meals) and nearby,a childrens playground.
*5 to 10 minutes away are some of the most spectacular BEACHES in NSW including Blueys,Boomerang and Elizabeth.
*the closest beach, Cellitos, has access from a carpark via a boardwalk through coastal rainforest, but locals go by boat!
* Seal Rocks LIGHTHOUSE with its panoramic VIEWS and beautiful beaches is a short drive away.
*numerous TOURIST DRIVES and 4WD trails some with access to remote beaches
*GOLF courses,tenniscourts & a bowling club are nearby
*horseriding, local markets, water skiing, WINERY,restaurants
*Forster/Tuncurry offer BOAT CRUISES (including dolphin
and whale watching,estuary cruises) a 3 cinema complex, many restaurants, clubs and shops
*a short walk away are VILLAGE SHOPS including a bakery, bottle shop, butcher, supermarket, chicken shop,fish shop
and video hire.

Property manager

Barbara Edmonds

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-12192, 2428

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Smiths Lake

Located in Smiths Lake, this cottage is on the beach. Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bramble's Reserve and Wallingat National Park. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing, windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Smiths Lake, NSW

What's nearby

  • Smiths Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sandbar Beach - 12 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Blueys Beach - 14 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse - 24 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Bull Island Nature Reserve - 28 min drive - 21.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Frothy Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Good Food Store - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Kembali Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Drift Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pacific Palms Seafood - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Boat House - Premium Waterfront position Seachange pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Boat House - Premium Waterfront position Seachange?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Boat House - Premium Waterfront position Seachange?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Boat House - Premium Waterfront position Seachange located?

Nestled on the beach, this Smiths Lake cottage is steps from Smiths Lake and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Bramble's Reserve. Sandbar Beach and Blueys 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kim F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Smiths Lake Boat House
Overall a lovely stay, a toilet upstairs and a clothes dryer would improve the experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday
House was clean and tidy.Beautiful view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Great accommodation in a beautiful location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

raywannabesurfer

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our little grand kids.
Great access to lake, cafe, boat hire and kid friendly swimming and playground. Ideal for very young family. While doesn't have A/C the house is very pleasantly designed with lots of air flow ventilation using the lake breeze.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Property was very clean and well appointed
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Stayed with a group of friends, wonderful spot perfect for a our long weekend, will do again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd stay will be a 3rd
our second stay at the boat house, perfect for what we needed, will definetly be coming back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great peaceful sanctuary
Great for a quiet get away … well set up with a fantastic kitchen and deck
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another wonderful few days
Our third visit to the property, and we’ll be back again - very relaxing few days, right on the lake with the most gorgeous beaches a short drive away. Bowlo and Rec Club are friendly and provide solid food options too!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house & amazing location
This is a gorgeous property with everything you need for the perfect, relaxing, lakeside getaway. Can’t wait to return to this beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Australia Day
Great first time visit to Smiths Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for Grandkids
Oposite park with play equipment and safe lake swimming perfect for our 2 and 3 yr old grandkids stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely location
This is a wonderful house and great location. We would stay here again. It has an odd layout but still ok. It just needs a good clean and fresh linens and it would be 10/10.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb property
This house is located in lovely area. Excellent accommodation for my husband and I together with our adult children. Well equiped kitchen.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meg M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Longtime Friends Roadtrip destination
An amazing property! The location is beautiful and peaceful. Views of the water surrounded by nature and delightful birdsong. Our host Barbara made sure everything was available to cater for a big group. Another roadtrip destination worthy of a return visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property - would thoroughly recommend
Beautiful property, with everything you could need. Larger and higher spec than looked in the photos, which was fantastic…. Will hope to be back one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Honestly photos do not do this house justice Location you could not fault will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susann A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay on a Winter's Weekend
This house is in a prime position on the lake shore and is architect-designed. It is beautiful and very comfortable on a Winter's weekend with a slow combustion fire to keep everyone warm. Smith's Lake is a beautiful location, plus the children really loved having a playground just across the road
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls weekend
A beautiful home that accommodated us all. The wood fire kept us toasty and warm. The only down side was that there was only a couple of logs and no kindling, the suggested outside kindling was wet so we had to go and find some before the shops shut. Great location being opposite the frothy coffee which was delicious !! Thank you so much !!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and stay
Overall was a great stay, we would definitely book again. Barbara was very accomodating. The property was in prime location opposite the lake, great wifi, fresh linen and towels and the property was very clean. We will be rebooking. Thank you for having us Barbara.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

TRISH M.

Home away from home
An amazing property! Everything you need to make your stay comfortable and a little bit more. From booking to check out we felt welcome and cared for. Location is spot on with the park across the road for the little ones and coffee for the big kids within shuffling distance. Thank you for a wonderful weekend.

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Barbara is an amazing host, always approachable and very accommodating. We come back year after year and it never disappoints, the location is amazing and the property is very comfortable. See you next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oldies weekend
Fantastic place,great location,place was very clean,lots of space,would definitely recommend this place,will definitely rebook another stay. Whole process 10 out of 10
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shania S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing and relaxing
Smiths Lake is waiting at your door. You can fish, boat or swim as soon as you get out of the Boat House.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

geo c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay at Smiths Lake
Our family of 6 really enjoyed their stay here. The living areas had lots of room and kitchen was well stocked with equipment (but could benefit from having a toasted sandwich press). The house could do with a deep clean, but was generally well presented. As we had our teenaged/young adult children with us the "4th bedroom" that was advertised, turned out to be a sunroom with 2 single beds ( a bit small for them), and not a lot of privacy for my daughters and we had to hang extra blankets to cover all the windows . Overall though, a very lovely house with good amenities and we loved being near the Frothy Boat cafe and having lake views, it is such a beautiful and relaxing place to be.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Barbara Edmonds

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Languages:

English