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Karens Place - Rainforest retreat

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Beach
Outdoor spa tub
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Flat-screen TV, fireplace, video-game console, Netflix
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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 manager

Phil Wallis

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Arcade/game room
  • Video game console
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Birdwatching 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1076 sq ft (100 sq m)

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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

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
Onsite 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 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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Karens Place Rainforest Retreat House Smiths Lake
Karens Place Rainforest Retreat House
Karens Place Rainforest Retreat Smiths Lake
Karens Place Rainforest Retreat
Karens Rainforest Retreat
Karens Rainforest Retreat
Karens Place - Rainforest Retreat Smiths Lake
Karens Place - Rainforest Retreat Private vacation home
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About the neighborhood

Map
Smiths Lake, NSW

What's nearby

  • Smiths Lake - 6 min walk
  • Blueys Beach - 8 min drive
  • Boomerang Beach - 9 min drive
  • Sandbar Beach - 10 min drive
  • Bull Island Nature Reserve - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Frothy Coffee - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Good Food Store - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kembali Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Drift Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pacific Palms Seafood - ‬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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Karens Place - Rainforest retreat located?

This family-friendly Smiths Lake vacation 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 mi (10 km).

Karens Place - Rainforest retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ian R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great weekend...
This place is a great stay for families and groups of friends... The inside of the property was spotlessly clean, the beds are comfy and there's more than enough things to keep both the small kids and the big kids entertained... The only minor niggle would be the cleanliness of some of the outside futnature. The hammocks coukd definitely do with a wash. And i know you cant stop birsd pooing, but i dont think some of it has been cleaned off the cushions and outside areas on the veranders for a very long time. Not good when theres young children staying. Woukd we stay again...? Yes.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing location
Karen's Place is a tranquil place, plenty of room and all in it that you need. Very relaxing with the rainforest surrounds and large balcony.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Tamie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and homey
Awesome location, the house was clean, tidy and had a very homey feel, we could’ve stayed another week. Lots of wildlife around, and multiple places to relax and chill. The manual for the house had instructions for tvs that aren’t in the house, had zero communication from the property manager, which may have been handy to not only find out what night bin night was, but that the bins need to be placed at the top of the street, not out the front of the house. Also, considering that the bins get emptied on a Tuesday morning and we arrived on the Wednesday, I would’ve thought the bins would be empty, not 3/4 full.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful treetop serenity
Everything was so easy nothing was an issue would recommend staying there to anyone
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bree R.

WHAT A LOCATION!
If you want to be close to nature then this is the perfect spot for you! We were surrounded by trees that gave us a sense of serenity, we had various birds eating out of our hands, having a spa and just relaxing or sitting by the fire pit it honestly just couldn’t get any better. We were a little disappointed the arcade machine still wasn’t operational and the pool table accessories were missing most pieces (Kelly Pool) white ball is destroyed, but we managed to get around that and we didn’t go there to play arcade games. There are so many areas around to explore HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Veronica B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bush retreat
This was a lovely house in a pretty setting. Loved the bird sounds! Rooms look more spacious on the photos (especially living room and kitchen). We were very disappointed that we couldn't use the spa bath in the bathroom - one of the things we were very much looking forward to!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing weekend away with friends
Fantastic place to stay with a group of friends for a very relaxed weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Amy E.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful rainforest, disappointing house
The rainforest & birds were beautiful & it was lovely to listen to the kookaburras. However we were a little disappointed with our stay, the games machine wasn’t working which has been mentioned on other reviews so I don’t think this should still be advertised if it doesn’t actually work & it’s not getting fixed. This was a major selling point for our kids. The indoor spa bath also was not working. The house needs some maintenance. The BBQ was also very dirty & had to be thoroughly cleaned before we could use it. Overall disappointed.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

LYNNE W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beauty and tranquility
Great stay in a spacious property. Comfy beds, well equipped kitchen stunning outlook.

10/10 Excellent

Naomi W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jacuzzi in the jungle
We enjoyed our stay and we were comfortable in the house. We loved sitting on the verandah upstairs watching the bird life and we also made good use of the jacuzzi. We couldn’t get the arcade games to work but the kids had more than enough to keep them entertained with the wii games and dvds etc. Would book again in future.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

keone l.

Liked: Cleanliness
staying in the trees with nice features
we had a great time, the price was a little bit more then what we would usually look for, but the added benefits gave great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

R&R
Great place to stay, a lot of things to do at the home. Although it could use a little reno in some sliding doors. Apart from that considering your backyard is a rainforest theres always going to be spiders n bugs. Love the spa and games room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kylee B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Plenty of room and tranquility.
Karen's Place ticked all the boxes for our group of 8 adults. There was plenty of space for all of us and the fixtures in the house were of a great quality. Well stocked kitchen, comfortable beds and clean bathrooms. Unfortunately the games machine was not working at the time we stayed, which left a couple of the men a little disappointed they couldn't relive their youth, however all the other entertainment supplied in the house (spa, fire pit, pool table, tv's and games more than made up for it.

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Upmost Serenity
On arrival we could tell that the house was way beyond our expectations. The bedrooms were big, both living areas were perfect, kitchen was well stocked with everything you need to prepare meals. The spa was the hilight of the trip as well as the firepit - surrounded by the sounds of the rainforest and birds, just so amazing. We were a famiy of Adults, teens and children and everyone enjoyed their time. Would recommend to anyone and would love to return soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Di M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
A very comfortable and well equipped house. Beautiful views and abundance of bird life and possums. Despite in climate weather our family of 6 adults had a great time, very relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Meagan A., Newcastle

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little getaway in the trees
The property was very very clean, home was warm, lots of space for the family to relax. Kitchen was well stocked, aldi coffee machine with lots of pods (please note no milk frothing device) spa heated up very quickly. Only used the fire once, it’s very large and needs heaps of wood and time to really get going. Never noticed the neighbors. We walked daily around the streets, down to the waters edge, home is in the Bush few mozzies and spiders around the place. Overall this home is lovely and would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tara G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and views
Great house. Our whole family loved it. So tranquil and peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

zowie w., australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful getaway
We really enjoyed our stay at Karen’s place. It is spacious, peaceful and surrounded by nature. We spent christmas day there and the kitchen had everything we needed for our feast. The games room has everything you need to entertain the whole family. Tracy the property manager was so helpful and has excellent communication skills. Would highly recommend staying at Karen’s place; great house, beautiful spot to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Timothy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place for some R&R
The property was well-equipped. Great kitchen and extra comfy beds. Thank you to the property owners for making our short stay a pleasant one.

8/10 Good

Prabhakar D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful time out
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Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Breanna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Amazing
Wow! This property has it all! There is no need to leave. It is so private & tucked away in the middle of nature. We loved watching all the different types of birds from the balcony. The games room has it all & is set up fantastically. The spa bath & outdoor jacuzzi was a hit for us. The kitchen is very well equipped. The whole property is extremely spacious. Thank you to the owner who was kind to leave a bottle of wine for us as we celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary. Highly recommend this property. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well appointed home away from home for groups and families
This property is exceptionally well set up to keep everyone happy - outdoor hammocks and spa are perfect for an afternoon relaxation session with a glass of wine, and the more energetic can be downstairs with the pool table, consoles and arcade. Large modern kitchen, plenty of dishes and cutlery if you're cooking a large meal. Very quiet neighborhood and short walk to local shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shazia U.

Relaxing Stay
Beautiful house with everything you need. Surrounded by nature that relaxez you. Kids loved the Wii and pool table while hubby and I enjoyed the hot tub. We arrived late so was offered to check out at 12. Definitely worth staying, will come for a longer stay next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019