The Folly, Between the ocean & the lake
House in Forster
8 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 essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
20% DISCOUNT ON PUBLISHED RATE OVER WINTER
DISCOUNTED RATES FOR 3 NIGHTS OR MORE
PLEASE NOTE IF YOUR PREFERRED DATES ARE UNAVAILABLE WE HAVE OTHER PROPERTIES THAT MAY SUIT.
Linen is not included in the rate. We can provide linen with beds made up for arrival at a cost of $20 per person including bath towel and hand towel.
The Folly is our home away from home, the perfect place to relax in comfort and style and enjoy all the area has to offer. Green Point is surrounded by Booti Booti National Park, is situated on the beautiful Wallis Lake and close to many stunning beaches within easy driving distance.
The Barrington Coast boasts some of the best beaches in the world which are perfect for either surfing and/or swimming.
There is a beach to suit all the family!
Bring your fishing gear and fish at the bottom of the property or, as there are two kayaks provided, you can fish while paddling around the Lake. Small boats can be beached in front of the property.
The ‘armchair’ views of the Lake from the Folly and the spectacular sunsets might see you not leaving the property but there are a lot of activities in the area to satisfy you and your family’s needs.
On a clear night the stars are quite magnificent in this area as there is no light pollution to interrupt the star gazing.
10 minutes will see you at the local shopping mall with Woolworths, Coles and Aldi and 15 minutes into Forster/Tuncurry for more shopping, eating and drinking! There is also a movie theatre which shows the latest movies.
Forster boasts one of the best locations on the NSW coast for dolphin and whale watching during their annual migration. Bird watching is also a popular local pastime given the variety of natural habitats in the area.
As illustrated in the photos, the Folly is:
A modern, architecturally designed home with floor to ceiling glass windows facing the lake and blue gum wood floors throughout.
The main floor has large open plan living area, dining table with seating for 10, lounge area with stereo system, iPod dock, flat screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen and a Weber gas BBQ (in a separate area outside the back door). On this floor there is one large bedroom (queen bed, ensuite, built in wardrobes, ceiling fan) with sliding doors onto the balcony.
There are also two other bedrooms (double beds, built in wardrobes, ceiling fans). A separate shower room & toilet is adjacent to these bedrooms. There is a deck with outdoor furniture, table and chairs for eating al fresco, and plenty of books to read for those down-time moments.
On the floor below is another bedroom we call the ‘bunk room’. It has two single beds and one set of bunks, ideal for children or for friends that want to share. There is also the laundry room with Miele washing machine, a clothes dryer, shower and toilet.
A second deck, a pool table, a flat screen TV, a DVD player complete with a number of DVD’s, and a number of games and puzzles for your use, complete this area.
There is a level enclosed backyard and beyond the gate are stairs and a path that lead down to the lake front where the kayaks are stored.
The kitchen is equipped with everything you could need for that gourmet meal or BBQ. In the larder you will find basic condiments and a few food items, please feel free to use these. There is a water filter, although the tap water here is of top quality and perfectly drinkable.
There is also a table tennis table (bats/balls supplied), a dart board (supply your own darts) plus a few water sports items (some left by previous guests) in a room adjacent to the BBQ. Please use with fun and care.
This property is situated in a quiet residential area and is not suitable for groups seeking to party, school leavers or schoolies. It is the peace and tranquillity of the area that will make this the most memorable holiday.
DISCOUNTED RATES FOR 3 NIGHTS OR MORE
PLEASE NOTE IF YOUR PREFERRED DATES ARE UNAVAILABLE WE HAVE OTHER PROPERTIES THAT MAY SUIT.
Linen is not included in the rate. We can provide linen with beds made up for arrival at a cost of $20 per person including bath towel and hand towel.
The Folly is our home away from home, the perfect place to relax in comfort and style and enjoy all the area has to offer. Green Point is surrounded by Booti Booti National Park, is situated on the beautiful Wallis Lake and close to many stunning beaches within easy driving distance.
The Barrington Coast boasts some of the best beaches in the world which are perfect for either surfing and/or swimming.
There is a beach to suit all the family!
Bring your fishing gear and fish at the bottom of the property or, as there are two kayaks provided, you can fish while paddling around the Lake. Small boats can be beached in front of the property.
The ‘armchair’ views of the Lake from the Folly and the spectacular sunsets might see you not leaving the property but there are a lot of activities in the area to satisfy you and your family’s needs.
On a clear night the stars are quite magnificent in this area as there is no light pollution to interrupt the star gazing.
10 minutes will see you at the local shopping mall with Woolworths, Coles and Aldi and 15 minutes into Forster/Tuncurry for more shopping, eating and drinking! There is also a movie theatre which shows the latest movies.
Forster boasts one of the best locations on the NSW coast for dolphin and whale watching during their annual migration. Bird watching is also a popular local pastime given the variety of natural habitats in the area.
As illustrated in the photos, the Folly is:
A modern, architecturally designed home with floor to ceiling glass windows facing the lake and blue gum wood floors throughout.
The main floor has large open plan living area, dining table with seating for 10, lounge area with stereo system, iPod dock, flat screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen and a Weber gas BBQ (in a separate area outside the back door). On this floor there is one large bedroom (queen bed, ensuite, built in wardrobes, ceiling fan) with sliding doors onto the balcony.
There are also two other bedrooms (double beds, built in wardrobes, ceiling fans). A separate shower room & toilet is adjacent to these bedrooms. There is a deck with outdoor furniture, table and chairs for eating al fresco, and plenty of books to read for those down-time moments.
On the floor below is another bedroom we call the ‘bunk room’. It has two single beds and one set of bunks, ideal for children or for friends that want to share. There is also the laundry room with Miele washing machine, a clothes dryer, shower and toilet.
A second deck, a pool table, a flat screen TV, a DVD player complete with a number of DVD’s, and a number of games and puzzles for your use, complete this area.
There is a level enclosed backyard and beyond the gate are stairs and a path that lead down to the lake front where the kayaks are stored.
The kitchen is equipped with everything you could need for that gourmet meal or BBQ. In the larder you will find basic condiments and a few food items, please feel free to use these. There is a water filter, although the tap water here is of top quality and perfectly drinkable.
There is also a table tennis table (bats/balls supplied), a dart board (supply your own darts) plus a few water sports items (some left by previous guests) in a room adjacent to the BBQ. Please use with fun and care.
This property is situated in a quiet residential area and is not suitable for groups seeking to party, school leavers or schoolies. It is the peace and tranquillity of the area that will make this the most memorable holiday.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Forster
££££
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviews
Spacious house with great outlook, well-equipped kitchen, roomy bedrooms, lake access for kayaking, games room for privacy, and close to shops. Excellent facilities, easy communication with host, and good location for relaxing and enjoying activities. Thrilled with extras, games, movies, and overall experience. Clean, tidy, large property with beautiful views, fully equipped kitchen, and fantastic sunsets. Plenty of room for group stays.
5.0 / 5.0
Great place, love tge location, outlook and facilities. The host is excellent.
5.0 / 5.0
The house was lovely, it had a great outlook and LOTS of space. The kitchen had lots more appliances and cutlery, plates etc than I thought it would have.
There were plenty of roomy bedrooms each with easy access to a bathroom. My only negative was that I thought that the beds were small, I'd swear they were doubles ... but then I'm used to sleeping on a king size.
Having access to the kayaks extended the enjoyment out onto the shallow lake.
The separate games and TV floor gave a bit more privacy if you wanted to retreat or just play some pool !
All up, a great house with generous features in a location close to the lake with a short drive into Forster shops.
5.0 / 5.0
The property was great and the host was quick with responses and helpful.
5.0 / 5.0
The property was well equipped, clean, tidy and in good condition.
It is in a convenient location relative to beaches, shops and whatever else you need to relax.
5.0 / 5.0
Great house, especially for a larger group. Lots of activities for kids. The house is very well stocked with everything you need.
5.0 / 5.0
Weekend At Green Point
Excellent stay, great facilities, excellent host. Couldn't ask for more.
5.0 / 5.0
Thoroughly enjoyed it!!
The Folly is a lovely, relaxed house in great surroundings. The facilities which included a pool table, games, table tennis table and dart board were fantastic especially with kids. The booking process and communication with Ken the host was all very easy. It's clean and tidy and has lots of space.
5.0 / 5.0
Lots to do in any weather
Great place for keeping everyone busy except for lots of mosquitoes and very brown decor.
5.0 / 5.0
Everything you need
We were thrilled with the house and its location. And the house had so many basics and extras in the kitchen and bathrooms. There were games and movies and activities for the kids. We loved it!
5.0 / 5.0
very nice
Very nice property enjoyed by all
5.0 / 5.0
Luxury family getaway
Nice family getaway which is close to Foster town centre but far away enough that you can unwind. Nice views of the lake with direct water access. Kids had a good time with games, cards and snooker table.
5.0 / 5.0
Met expectations
We were really happy with the house. Very well set up for a larger group of people. Recommend the Cafe up the road!
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent property highly recommended
We had a fantastic stay at this property. It was clean, large, spacious and had a fully equipped kitchen. Beautiful views and even better sunsets we couldn't recommend it enough.
4.0 / 5.0
Beautiful house, peaceful location
We had a great stay at The Folly for Xmas 2014. Even with 5 adults and 3 kids there was plenty of room. The house is beautiful - great indoor and outdoor spaces, a fully equipped kitchen (including some pantry staples), a generous selection of books and DVDs and comfortable beds. Over the week we had a mix of weather - when it was warm the lake was calm and cool, and when it was rainy the pool table and DVDs got a workout.
Not necessarily suitable for people with poor mobility. There are lots of stairs inside the house and down to the lake.
Overall though, I'd strongly recommend The Folly - we'll certainly be back!
5.0 / 5.0
I have done quite a few weekends away around NSW over the past few years and I have to say this hous
I have done quite a few weekends away around NSW over the past few years and I have to say this house is one of the most impressive I have stayed at. Clean, bright, modern, spacious, great location, and with plenty of activities - thank you Jane for the pleasure of staying there.
5.0 / 5.0
What a wonderful place for a relax. We loved the place, the view was wonderful, particularly the su
What a wonderful place for a relax. We loved the place, the view was wonderful, particularly the sunsets and we had great fun paddling in the kayaks, although the swans refused to let us come near them!A huge place, more than enough for all five of us and would easily accommodate eight. If you do visit, there is a wonderful cafe just down the road that serves a perfect, city-quality coffee and a wonderful mix of cakes - we didn't find it until almost too late.
5.0 / 5.0
Loved staying at the Folly. The house is beautiful. We had 6 adults & plenty of room to spare. We wi
Loved staying at the Folly. The house is beautiful. We had 6 adults & plenty of room to spare. We will be back again to Green Point & staying at the Folly will be our priority!
4.0 / 5.0
Thank you Jane!!"What a fantastic place! Everything about it was perfect - specially beatifull candl
Thank you Jane!!"What a fantastic place! Everything about it was perfect - specially beatifull candles for my wife, plenty of room and great location right on the water. We spent a weekend here with family and everyone just enjoyed it. We spent most of our time in the entertain room playing snooker watching moovies. I would definitely recommend this house to anyone looking for a perfect place to relax with family and friends. Once again Thanks to Jane.
5.0 / 5.0
7 older adults stayed for the October long weekend. The property was clean, well-equipped and comfo
7 older adults stayed for the October long weekend. The property was clean, well-equipped and comfortable, with everything we needed. We provided our own bathroom linen and food and had a truly memorable time during the 3 nights we stayed. We thought the price was very reasonable and the owner was pleasant and efficient to deal with.
5.0 / 5.0
Brilliant house and stunning views! A perfect place to relax and enjoy a beautiful part of Australia
Brilliant house and stunning views! A perfect place to relax and enjoy a beautiful part of Australia...
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Forster?
The average price for a rental in Forster is £110 per night. This rental is £114 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Folly, Between the ocean & the lake. 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 Folly, Between the ocean & the lake pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Folly, Between the ocean & the lake?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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