There’s no underestimating Smiths Lake, though small, it presents a natural beauty of the earth with its breathtaking beaches, national parks, and lakes which make this place a family favorite holiday destination. It is a small village situated within the Mid-Coast Council government part of New South Wales. Due to its wonderful location, next to several waterways, it has become one of the most popular tourist destinations. It boasts of the finest beaches that you could ever experience like the Cellito, Boomerang, Blueys, and more. For water enthusiasts, this village is your playground where boating, fishing, swimming, and sunbathing are the name of the game. Smiths Lake can offer nature walks and exploring some of its attractions like the Seal Rocks Lighthouse and The Grandis - tallest tree in NSW. Check out this article and discover the top 10 Stayz accommodations in Smiths Lake, Australia.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on March 13, 2023.
1. Perfect family getaway with ocean views (from USD 382)
Cellitos on Smiths will make your family dream vacation come true. This accommodation is situated only one and a half hour from the Hunter Valley and Central Coast where you can experience great dining and shopping. This property is fully packed with a lot of great amenities from the amazing game room to an outdoor television overlooking the saltwater pool. It features four comfortable bedrooms, enough for 10 guests to sleep. The kitchen facilities are all first class from a rice steamer to an oven to a Nespresso machine. One of the best parts of this accommodation is whale watching from most rooms in the house (May to November).
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we slid right in like it was a second homehouse was spotless, lovely linen, comfortable beds, pool was fantastic because on some days it was too windy for the beachthe office with wifi and room for 3 users was much appreciated by our technology mad familylovely way to wake up, prepare, and enjoy breakfastglorious views over the lake and sandbar from the kitchen, sunny front verandah and main bedroomCleanliness:
cot, sheets & change mat provided another plusthis property is modern and immaculate, with lovely views to the sandbar and seal rocksHost:
debe and scott were so wonderful and so helpfuldebe met us on arrival to go through the house and gave some local tips on attractionsdebe was the perfect host taking time to show us through the house and answering our many questions about smith's lakehost was excellent and very helpfulthank you both debe and scott so much for sharing your beautiful home with us, and giving us a lovely getawayRead more reviewsLocation:
the house is exceptional in every wayseal rocks and light house nearby were very dramatic, well worth a visitthe surrounding beaches and lake were absolutely beautifulthe outside entertaining area is perfect for bbqs at breakfast and dinner, family pictionary, card games and reading a book in the sun by the poolcellitos on smiths is a lovely property and has everything a family could want
2. Grasstrees - a luxurious treat (from USD 253)
The Grasstrees situated in Smiths Lake is ready to give you the best vacation ever. This accommodation offers stunning views which can make you feel like you are in a tree house, with plentiful amazing birdlife. This rental is designed to give a wonderful vacation experience to all guests. It features three bedrooms, enough for up to eight guests to sleep, three bathrooms, and a well-equipped kitchen where you can cook. The heater and the satellite TV are also included. You can use the kitchen equipped with everything you need for food preparation from an oven to a toaster to a coffee maker. This is a five-star luxury that will not disappoint you.
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comfy beds, quiet, great selection of books & movies & generous supplies left in the kitchenreally clean, comfortable and a fantastic kitchen to cook ina beautiful retreat to relax in at anytime and in any weatherthe pictures on the internet don't do the place justicethe surrounding area offers plenty of great places to see and things to doCleanliness:
the place was beautiful, so clean, had everything except wifithe views are unsurpassed and the home itself is beautifully appointed throughoutHost:
we had a wonderful holiday and will definitely be backwe all had a very memorable staykate was so accommodating in liaising with us prior to our arrival and met us with an open garage on a rainy friday afternoonwe were even welcomed by a kookaburra on the mailbox upon arrival - very special!we spent a week there in december and while we had a couple of rainy days, it was very easy to keep the kids occupiedRead more reviewsLocation:
was in very close promixity (1 min walk) to the lake where kayaks were provided for our enjoyment (: very peaceful locationthe house is in a great location and better than the photoswe also really enjoyed the great views and the wildlife, bbqs on the deck, kayaking on the lake and a great cafe just a short walk up the roaddon't expect shops and entertainment, just beauty and relaxation but still close enough to drop in to forster, boomerang, seal rocks and plenty of other great spotsstop in to country palings, petal and pots at green point for lovely gifts and coffee
3. The Noreaster on the waterfront (from USD 193)
This accommodation called The Noreaster is a dream vacation house for many. The house is modern and pinned amongst the treetops that will give you the comfort and relaxation you are aiming for. It features three bedrooms, a bathroom, a kitchen, and a living area. The living area overlooking the lake, the sandbar, and the ocean is a nice spot to relax. The kitchen is well-equipped with everything you need for food preparation such as an oven, a coffee maker, a toaster, and more. There are a lot of amenities you can enjoy here like a home theatre sound system and DVDs. All rooms are comfortable that can accommodate up to eight guests. This is suitable for a family vacation.
4. The Boat House - a premium waterfront accommodation (from USD 229)
The Boat House is your home away from home. This accommodation is just a maximum of 10 minutes’ away to famous beaches like Blueys, Boomerang, and Elizabeth. It features an open planned living, dining/kitchen with wonderful lake views, two huge bathrooms, and three superb bedrooms. The kitchen is at your disposal which is equipped with everything you need to cook your own food from a microwave to an oven to a refrigerator and more. While the rooms are all comfortable, enough for up to eight guests. This rental is packed with entertainment facilities like a TV, DVDs, radios, books, and games.
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beds were comfy and plenty of room overallno reason to go in search of restaurants as the kitchen is well equipped and the best views were from the front deckit is like home away from home; very comfortable and the perfect locationeverything we needed was catered for, including a comfortable bedthe house is well equipped with a great kitchen and a 10 seat table for great entertainingCleanliness:
very easy to keep clean and the architectural design optimises air flow, reallyHost:
we particularly appreciated the child friendly facilities and security measures availableevery convenience has been thought of and the owner goes out of her way to make your stay wonderfulbarbara, the host, is super and nothing is too much troublebooking was easy, friendly and very helpfulthe fire kept us all toasty warm whilst we enjoyed views of the lakeRead more reviewsLocation:
it is the best property in smiths lakefor the colder weather there is a beautiful lounge area with a combustion firea great place to take a breakthere really is no need to venture out if you merely want to relaxthe layout of the house is great and so is the location
5. Peaceful escape with magical views (from USD 204)
Acque Blu is a good choice for a large group vacation or a family holiday. This accommodation is situated in a peaceful area overlooking the stunning Smiths Lake with amazing sunsets. This is also convenient as the holiday towns of Forster and Tuncurry are just 20 minutes’ away from the house where you can find great restaurants, cafes, sporting facilities, magical whale and dolphin cruises, and fun parks. It features five bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a secured grassy yard. The house offers all the comfort you need from great amenities to functional and modern equipment. It is spacious that can accommodate up to 12 guests. All bedrooms are comfortable with bed linens and pillows provided. Guests are also allowed to use the well-equipped kitchen with an oven, a refrigerator, and a coffee maker. For entertainment, there are also game rooms with pool and table tennis. And hey, pets are allowed to stay in the yard.
6. A lake retreat on the southern shores of Smiths Lake (from USD 591)
Indeed, Lake Retreat House is a paradise for those who are seeking to get away from the stress of daily life. This accommodation is located in a serene environment on the southern shores of Smiths Lake. The house will captivate your heart as this is surrounded by Wallis Lake, Smith Lake, Myall Lake, and the Pacific Ocean which features great beaches and national parks. Of course, swimming and water activities are the order of the day if you stay here. The accommodation has a modern interior equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The house features seven bedrooms, an open plan kitchen/dining, and a bathroom. There are plenty of amenities you can enjoy from TV to board games to the coffee machine to the DVD library and more. It’s now time for a grand family reunion!
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the amenities were fantastic and the view beautifulbeds were comfortable although the rooms did get a little hot at nightthe open plan living area was spacious and the kitchen well designedrichard & jane have put their heart in making the place so welcoming which makes one feel right at homeeverything you need with two fully fitted kitchens (one each level) including a coffee machineCleanliness:
the house is beautifully decorated and spotlessly cleanthe house was gorgeous and very thoughtfully kitted out, we didn't want for a thingthe kitchen was stocked so well to cater for large groups and the house and furnishings are immaculate and comfortablethe owners were very hospitable with a clean, and well looked after houseHost:
amazing beautiful new home, with all top quality amenities and comfort providedthe owners allowed us to have early check in and late check out and nothing was too much of a problembeautiful house, very well appointed, great spotjane and richard were excellent hosts, and provided us with lots of information about the house and surroundsthe owners were very helpful and friendly whilst organising our tripRead more reviewsLocation:
very quiet location in an amazing areanestled in a peaceful beautiful location with great views, this is the perfect, relaxing get-away homethe lake was short walk in front of the house where we moored our boat, a short drive to put the boat inthe property is located right on the shores of smith lake with easy access for a boat or canoes etcthere is so much to do around the area with the water sports on the lake, the close-by stunning beaches to visit and lots of other activities (which are already listed in the property's description...
7. Family stay on the lake (from USD 285)
A perfect family reunion is possible only at Jemma’s. The accommodation is positioned in a peaceful area on Smiths Lake right on the edge of the water. This house overlooking the lake promises comfort with a lot of amenities being offered. This two-story house consists of five bedrooms with a kitchen, and two bathrooms. Upstairs, you will be amazed by the open plan living with breathtaking views of the lake. The kitchen is modern and equipped with everything you need from a microwave to a sandwich maker to a coffee/cappuccino maker. The three comfortable bedrooms are also placed here. While downstairs, you’ll find two bedrooms, the other one is a bunk room that has a TV monitor and DVDs for the kids. The house has a lot of games which the kids and adults can enjoy.
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the house is in desperate need of updatingbeds were comfortable, living areas to spread out in and pool table and table tennis occupied the family when not in the waterthe house was roomy enough for our large family and the added extras kept us occupiedwe will definately be booking again only this time for longer- you do not want to leavesliding doors not opening properly, light fixtures need cleaning of insects, cleaning of lounge needed, remote controls for tv unhygienic, dining furniture falling apart, 1x shower head non-functio...Cleanliness:
very clean, bed really comfortable and the place is kitted out well, three really important thingsHost:
maria and michaelwe had the most wonderful time and the kids had a fabulous time exploring and going out in the canoethe meet & greet made our stay a far more relaxing and enjoyablehad a lovely weekend at jemmas,weather was great and the outlook from the back deck was very relaxingbooking process was easy and we recieved all the information we could wantRead more reviewsLocation:
our first visit to smiths lakei felt the price of the house is definitely based on its location and not on the quality of the dwellinggreat locationcellito beach was lovelythe area is so peaceful and relaxing
Indulge in the beauty of Smiths Lake
Water enthusiasts, nature lovers, or whatever kind of a traveler you are, there’s no reason not to love Smiths Lake. In here, you’ll appreciate nature like never before!
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