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Karens Place - Rainforest retreat

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Beach
Outdoor spa tub
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Flat-screen TV, fireplace, video game console, Netflix
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Bird Watchers Paradise, a serene retreat surrounded by rainforest, offers a private hot tub and fire pit for relaxation. Unwind in the outdoor lounge or twin hammocks on the wrap-around decks. Inside, enjoy two living areas and gourmet kitchen with everything you need.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 91076 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Karens Place - Rainforest retreat

We are back after renovations!

Bird Watchers Paradise

Beautifully appointed, modern, clean and quiet house backing onto rainforest with your own private hot tub and fire pit, outdoor lounge and hammocks. Plenty of space inside and out with two living areas, two dining areas and two wrap-around decks. 5 minute stroll to the lake shore and 5 minute drive to three beautiful beaches. Wake up to bird song and a waterfall inside the rainforest. The house is also AIR CONDITIONED upstairs and down, and FREE WIRELESS INTERNET is available for your use.

Enjoy a coffee in the sunshine on the bottom deck or your favourite book in one of the twin hammocks looking out over the trees. Or perhaps you would prefer a beverage by the fire pit and private outdoor hot tub overlooking the rainforest.

You won't have to worry about the kids either, with a large rumpus room downstairs that includes a pool table, huge TV with DVD, Play Station and Wii consoles (games and videos included) and there are board games for your use for those rainy days. Also in the rumpus room is a sit down arcade machine with over 1,000 retro games that will bring back your childhood.

Please refer to the House Rules - strictly no parties

Property Overview:
- Air conditioning upstairs and downstairs
- Free WiFi (The two Smart TV's have YouTube and Netflix)
- Main bedroom: Queen bed with ensuite and walk-in-robe, chest of drawers
- 2nd Bedroom: Queen bed with built in wardrobe, chest of drawers
- 3rd Bedroom: Queen bed with built in wardrobe, chest of drawers
- 4th Bedroom: Queen bed and single bed, chest of drawers
- 3 Bathrooms: Main with spa bath, all with showers, vanities and WC
- Large gourmet kitchen with gorgeous breakfast bar, gas cooktop, wall oven, Expressi coffee machine (limited pods supplied), dishwasher, microwave and large double fridge
- Everything you need for the kitchen is supplied (pots, pans, plates, utensils - the list is huge) + Sauces, Salt & Pepper and range of Spices supplied
- Upstairs lounge with flat screen Smart TV, DVD (dvd's supplied)
- Downstairs lounge with huge Smart TV, DVD, Playstation and Wii console (dvd's and games supplied)
- Child High Chair available upon request
- A third lounge on the downstairs deck with twin hammocks and BBQ facility
- Awesome rumpus room with Pool table and arcade machine
- Small indoor dining table upstairs and huge dining table on the top deck that seats 10 easily
- 5 person outdoor spa and fire pit with log seats overlooking the rainforest
- Double garage and European laundry with washing machine, clothes dryer, sink and bench
- Enough off street parking for at least 5 cars
- Two wrap-around decks upstairs and down
- All clean bed linen supplied but no towels & please bring own soap
- Only a few minutes walk to the lake shore and local shops or a few minutes drive to the famous Frothy Coffee on the lake
- 10 minutes drive to Bluey's Beach, Elizabeth Beach and Boomerang Beach and just half an hour to the centre of Forster

This is not a party house. This is a place of serenity

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services
  • Video game console
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-4786, 2428

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Karens Rainforest Retreat
Karens Place - Rainforest Retreat Smiths Lake
Karens Place - Rainforest Retreat Private vacation home
214618

About the area

Map
Smiths Lake, NSW

What's nearby

  • Smiths Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Boomerang Beach - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Blueys Beach - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Myall Lakes National Park - 14 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Sandbar Beach - 18 min drive - 6.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Kembali Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bongos - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Drift Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pacific Palms Bowling Club - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Riverside Co - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Karens Place - Rainforest retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Karens Place - Rainforest retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Karens Place - Rainforest retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Karens Place - Rainforest retreat located?

This family-friendly Smiths Lake holiday home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Smiths Lake and Bramble's Reserve. Sandbar Beach and Blueys Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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