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Between lake, forest and beach

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Durras, NSW
  • Myrtle Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Murramarang Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Durras Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Batemans Bay, NSW (QBW-Batemans Bay Heliport)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Central bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Between lake, forest and beach

Tan Terfyn has a queen bedroom, a double bedroom and a third room with single bed. It has been renovated and has a modern bath/shower room, convenient kitchen and comfy living area with sofas, wood stove and TV. At the back there is a fully fenced patio area with BBQ and patio table and chairs which looks out into Murramarang National Park.

Visitors say the house is like the TARDIS - apparently small from the outside but much larger on the inside!

Between the beach, Murramarang Park and Durras Lake

Pronounced "tanterafin", Tan Terfyn is welsh for "up to the edge" or "as far as the boundary" and that sums up this location. You are on the edge of the Muuramarang National Park but also by the banks of the fascinating Durras Lake and close to beautiful Durras Beach.

Carry your surf boards and boogie boards down to the beach for hours of fun. Or walk south along the beach to Durras Village where you will find a handy General Store with supplies, pizza and coffee. In you decide to walk north along the beach you will enjoy miles and miles of practically deserted coastline, rocky headlands and, if you walk far enough, the renowned beaches at Pebbly Beach and Pretty Beach.

Serious walkers can hike along the beach and then take trails to the peak of Mount Durras for a real feel of achievement and a fantastic view.

Durras Lake

Durras Lake is completely enclosed within Murramarang National Park and at 6kms long, deceptively large. There is a boat slip at the end of the street for serious fishermen who want to launch into the lake. But at the moment the recent rains have left the lake wonderfully full and a canoe as the best way to explore its secret places. There is a canoe rental company just up the street or you can bring your own.

Don't miss seeing the 'race' where Durras Lake has recently broken through the beach to join the ocean. This is particularly exciting at high tide. For years you could walk along the beach from South Durras to North Durras and beyond - now you need to be ready to swim the lake entrance channel!

Property manager

Louisa Barnsley
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
Property Registration Number 2536, PID-STRA-1610

About the area

South Durras

Located in South Durras, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Murramarang National Park and Tollgate Islands Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Batemans Bay Mini Golf and Birdland Animal Park. Corrigans Beach Inclusive Playground and Eurobodalla Botanic Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Durras, NSW

What's nearby

  • Myrtle Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Murramarang Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Murramarang National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Durras Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pebbly Beach - 21 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

  • Moruya, NSW (MYA) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Amy's Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Vietnamese Thai & Malaysian Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪East Lynne Store - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Between lake, forest and beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Between lake, forest and beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Between lake, forest and beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Between lake, forest and beach located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Murramarang National Park, Myrtle Beach and Murramarang Beach. Emily Miller Beach and Dark Beach are just steps away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Toni D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place, lovely host
This holiday house had all that we needed, and Louisa was wonderful. We hope to stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarita C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil nature stay
The property is located in a beautiful coastal area surrounded by trees and near a lake. It is the ideal place to stay if you wish to do things at your own pace. It was comfortable place to rest in and because it is a stones throw from the water it has many options for swimming, snorkelling and kayaking. I enjoyed exploring the many little beaches and doing the national Park walks. Will miss the kangaroos and incredible bird life. The property is clean, spacious and comfortable. We had a great stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Very convenient location. Neat and tidy.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet getaway
Had a great time and the property catered for our needs
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vinay P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Getaway
The house was lovely, just a right size for a family of 4 was close to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great coast get away
Place was lovley, both physical house and its location. Was super quiet and allowed both relaxing and physical enjoyment. Great for anyone looking for a coast get away =)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Penni W.

Great Spot!
We had a lovely relaxing time. The house is comfortable, close to the beach and we were able to take our dogs with us.

10/10 Excellent

Hilary w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Neighbours
It was peaceful and clean and comfortable.I couldn’t work the wifi The neighbours made it clear they didn’t want us there.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alfresco dining!
Great place, excellent location, loved the alfresco dining at the back looking out at the bird filled forest . Very well equipped for entertaining.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronika F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, cosy, easy
Perfect for a quiet, east stay. The Tardis has landed in a friendly location with kangaroos literally out the back door. A great place to calm your farm.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Wonderful neat house, great for beach and river access. Very quiet and comfortable. Only problem was the front door is very difficult to lock and unlock. Would stay again once this is fixed.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sharon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy cabin
This comfy little cottage had all the basics you need. Suited to a family or small group of friends. It is nothing fancy but for the price it is great value, has everything you need, is clean and in a good location close to beach and the lake. Nice little outdoor area with bbq to eat outside and watch all the wild life. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect retreat
The house was as described, a Tardis. There was so much more space than the outside would suggest. Lovely spacious living area for a family of three. The bedrooms were comfortable band a there was a lovely bath. This was cleanest places that we have stayed in on the south coast. The house was tastefully decorated and had enough of everything needed without the extra clutter that you sometimes get in holiday homes. The location was great backing on to a national park. We enjoyed the wildlife (Kangaroos and tiny frogs). It was so close to the beach and lake. We are likely to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Frances H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cleaning of kitchen
The property was as described but when we arrived the kitchen bench and stove were covered in ants which leads me to the question of how good was it cleaned. As well the property had no airconditioning it had fans but fans did not do the job of cooling the rooms. All else was fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin G.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet bush getaway
Lovely surroundings. Well-equipped with everything you need. Just a bit annoying opening a front door that sticks.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
A very nice house to stay, close to beach and lake. Loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Warren J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable stay in a beautiful quiet location
We enjoyed our stay at South Durras. The house was very comfortable and met all of our needs. The neighbourhood was quiet and, with the house backing onto the national park, there was abundant wildlife. We enjoyed the many walks nearby. The only issue for us was a very noisy fridge.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fully relaxed
Great week away. Ocean a short walk away with nature at our back door. Great location to get away from the hustle and bustle
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bridie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this place
We have stayed here before and it's great everytime. The house is nice and clean and the location is fabulous. Close to the beach and the lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cameron G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family of 4. Loved the house and the peaceful location. Very clean, easily big enough.
Loved everything about the house and location. Highly recommended it!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ali G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little Oasis
We really enjoyed our stay here. It was so easy to find and a great location! The surrounding neighbours were not a problem at all. It’s a great stay with kids too. We loved having all the kangaroos around too. The only things that we think really need addressing is the front screen door needs to be easily operational. The front door itself needs a proper door handle and lock so that it is easier to just close the door without locking it. Also the back screen door should be fixed so it can be left open for a breeze. However, these issues did NOT impact our stay, it would have just made functionability easier. Thankyou Louisa for being so friendly and for the stay! We hope to come back again one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Great location, spacious house, all we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent accommodation!
This property was wonderfully clean on our arrival. It also included some thoughtful additions such as carton of milk in the fridge, tissues, paper towels, tea towels, cleaning and laundry products. We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we needed
This house was just what we needed…a nice quiet spot to relax and unwind. Really enjoyed our stay in this well equipped holiday home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

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