Karens Place - Rainforest retreat
House in Smiths Lake
9 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this house rental
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
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
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Family friendly
Map of Smiths Lake
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Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviews
Guests praised Karen's Place for its tranquil atmosphere, spacious rooms, rainforest surroundings, large balcony, and easy accessibility. They enjoyed the wildlife, multiple relaxation spots, and diverse entertainment options provided.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
4.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
Everything was so easy nothing was an issue would recommend staying there to anyone
5.0 / 5.0
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
4.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
Relaxing weekend away with friends
Fantastic place to stay with a group of friends for a very relaxed weekend
3.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
Beauty and tranquility
Great stay in a spacious property. Comfy beds, well equipped kitchen stunning outlook.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
4.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
Great house and views
Great house. Our whole family loved it. So tranquil and peaceful
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
4.0 / 5.0
Wonderful time out
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5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
Tranquil, great amenities, everything you could want for a relaxing break
Fantastic base to explore the area and then return to relax in the hot tub or hammock. Lovely house, great location, everything provided down to mozzie spray. Very relaxing, plenty to entertain you, helpful advice - didn’t want to leave.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfection
We had a great stay at this perfect holiday spot. Well kept super clean house with all the amenities. Great little spot close to beautiful beaches. The hosts were lovely to deal with & very accommodating. 100% recommend staying here. Highlight of the trip was a lovely visit from 3 kookaburras who spent the afternoon on the balcony with us. We will be back.
5.0 / 5.0
The Jungle/Entertainer. 👌
Was a fantastic house,perfect for that hidden away and nature right in the backyard.
Something for everyone!
Family loved it, the spa and t.v with Netflix and the games room was a sure winner for the family.👌
4.0 / 5.0
Fantastic
Karen's place is a wonderful place to stay. Located in a quiet street, it is fully equipped and has modern features. Karen's place is very much suited for families. Located close to many popular beaches. I look forward to going again.
5.0 / 5.0
Great family getaway
House was extremely neat and tidy all well stocked for someone who likes to cook. Kids loved all the facilities wii, pool table and the dads loved the old style console game machine. Reminder of old days hanging at the pinky parlour after the beach!
5.0 / 5.0
Fantastic Lake Retreat!
What a fantastic house! This place has it all. Plenty to keep the whole family entertained. Pool table, games, 2 amazing spas and the setting is beautiful. You will not be disappointed.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Smiths Lake?
The average price for a rental in Smiths Lake is $370 per night. This rental is $45 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Karens Place - Rainforest retreat. 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 Karens Place - Rainforest retreat pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Karens Place - Rainforest retreat?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and smoking allowed.
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