The Lake Escape Near Forster

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Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Coffee and/or coffee maker
Outdoor dining
review stars
9.6Outstanding
(81 Ratings)
Beautiful location with great amenities, ideal for families and pets. Enjoyed kayaking on the lake and the well-equipped house. Loved the secure yard for our dog!
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9.6 / 10
Outstanding(81 Ratings)

House in Smiths Lake

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this house rental

Nestled in the tranquility of the Pacific Palms is The Lake Escape at Tarbuck Bay, directly across the road from the shores of gorgeous Smiths Lake with totally uninterrupted views that will take your breath away! Only 10 minutes drive to some of the most beautiful beaches on the coast including Seal Rocks, Blueys, Boomerang, Cellito and Elizabeth beach.

This is your perfect destination for a romantic getaway, an anniversary treat to your loved one or the long-awaited trip that you always wanted to get out of the busy life in the big city and spend time with your family, kids and your beloved pet (yes, we are pet-friendly).

We provide free of charge two kayaks (1xSingle and 1xDouble) for our guests together with oars and life jackets. Just bring your fishing rods and bait!

Ten metres across the road enjoy a walk along the lakefront or walk a further 10 minutes to Brambles reserve, both "off Leash" pet exercise areas, The Lake Escape is ideal for pets and kids. Enjoy boating, swimming, picnics, kayaking, fishing or windsurfing.

FEATURES
- Fully enclosed yard with 1.8m high fence for pets/kids, out of reach locks on gates
- Undercover BBQ area with lake views, BBQ with gas provided
- Front deck with 180 degree lake views
- Spacious open plan lounge, dining, fully equipped kitchen w/dishwasher
- Entire house like brand new and immaculate (see our guest reviews!)
- All bedrooms are fully air-conditioned
- Main Bathroom with bath and separate large shower
- 1st Bedroom 1xQueen Bed, ensuite with shower & toilet
- 2nd Bedroom 1xQueen Bed
- 3rd Bedroom 1xDouble with upper single (tri bunk), pull out single
- A portable baby cot provided (please bring your own pillow and linen)
- Full linen provided
- NBN Internet provided
- Reverse cycle air conditioning in open plan lounge/dining/kitchen
- Breathtaking lake views from 2nd bedroom, lounge, dining & kitchen
- Netflix in loungeroom and 2nd TV (for DVD only) in sunroom for kids
- Free Kayaks 1xSingle 1xdouble & lifejackets
- Ipod dock, 44 Inch LCD TV, home cinema system, radio incl Sydney stations, CD/DVD/USB player
- Coffee machine, coffee capsules and milk frother provided
- Double undercover tampoline pet bed, bowls & toys - Clean, well behaved dogs more than welcome!
- Internal laundry with washing machine and dryer

We are passionate about pets. We offer the most secure yard as this is one of the most important things when holidaying with your four legged loved ones. We provide dog bowls, toys and double dog bed. All we ask is that you take care of your pet's cleanliness when you leave.


Locality
- Sydney 3hrs
- Forster/Tuncurry 20 mins
- Blueys/Boomerang Beach 7 mins
- Seal Rocks Beach 15 mins
- Smiths Lake village shops 5 mins
- Elizabeth Beach (Patrolled) 10 mins

Smiths Lake Bowling Club provides a free shuttle bus daily. "The Recky" Pacific Palms Recreation at Elizabeth Beach where you can enjoy beautiful sunsets over Wallis Lake on the lakefront balcony. They also provide a free shuttle bus daily and both clubs offer great food, including local seafood for great value.

Blueys Beach shops offers pizza, fish and chips, bottleshop and small supermarket. Closer by is Smiths Lake shops which has a general store, bottle shop, butcher and café and hairdresser. There are 3 general stores all within a few minutes drive offering ice, fuel and bait & tackle.

Nearby Boat Ramps:

Brambles Reserve 1km
Smiths Lake 3kms

Amenities at The Lake Escape Near Forster

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of Smiths Lake


Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10
Outstanding(81 Ratings)
review starsSummary of reviews
Beautiful location with great amenities, ideal for families and pets. Enjoyed kayaking on the lake and the well-equipped house. Loved the secure yard for our dog!
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2026
We had a wonderful time at the Lake Escape! Beautiful location and the house was large and very comfortable for our family of four. Jane and Jim were a great help with our questions. Many thanks and we hope to come again!
8 / 10Excellent·Jan 2026
The hosts were very responsive & prompt with communication prior too and during our stay as required. Great location to access the lake, making for a great new years break
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
Great pet friendly stay!
6 / 10Average·Oct 2022
Great

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Lake Escape Near Forster. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Lake Escape Near Forster pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at The Lake Escape Near Forster?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.