Title: Coastal cottage, walk to surf, sand, town, cafes, bars, just north of Forster. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Coastal cottage, walk to surf, sand, town, cafes, bars, just north of Forster. Holiday home in Old Bar with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98210000/98204100/98204074/5bf08258.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98210000/98204100/98204074/10cc929e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98210000/98204100/98204074/5cd06d89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98210000/98204100/98204074/64033446.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98210000/98204100/98204074/9816d7d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to this serene oasis in Old Bar, where a lush tropical garden and coastal reserve await. Enjoy the expansive back deck, barefoot bowls, mini-golf or simply lounge about with a cool drink. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Parking available - Washer - Air conditioning - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Coastal cottage, walk to surf, sand, town, cafes, bars, just north of Forster. Escape the hustle and bustle of city life, hidden away in the idyllic coastal town of Old Bar. This serene oasis offers the perfect sanctuary for couples and small groups to relax, unwind, and reconnect. You will enjoy a lush tropical garden to nourish your senses and an enchanting coastal reserve right at your back door which will lead you to the surf and sand. Your private hideaway will help you disconnect and bask in the tranquillity of the natural world. Within walking distance of cafes, bars, entertainment, town centre and beautiful beaches as well as barefoot bowls, mini-golf, tennis and more. This well-kept secret holiday destination has something for everyone. At the end of a busy day of fun you can daydream in the garden or lounge about on the expansive back deck with a cool drink and allow the waves to lull you to sleep. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the sea ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99890000/99888000/99887978/40b3bcba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### UNIT 3 .....PET-FRIENDLY ..OPPOSITE WATER..GARAGE PARKING..LOWER LEVEL.. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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 2430, PID-STRA-56047 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-31.968199,152.58975&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:b%7CabE%7Dtib%5C%3FQ%40S%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40S%40O%40S%40QBQ%40QBQBQBSBQBQBMDSBQDMDSDQDMDSFMDQFOFOFOFOFOFOFMHOFMHOHOFOJIHOHKHOJKHMJMHKJKJKJKJKJKJILKJIJKLILGJKLILGLILELGLILELILENELENELELENELANGNALENCNALCNANCN%3FNAN%3FLCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FNBN%3FN%40N%3FLBN%40NBN%40LBNDN%40LFN%40LDNDLDNDLDLDLDNHLDLHLFLDLHLFJHLHLHJHLJJHJJLHJJJJJJJJHJJJJLHLJJHNHJHNHHHNHNHNFLHNFLFNFNFNFNFNDNFPDLDRFLDPBRDLDPBRDLBPBPBRBP%40PBPBP%40P%40R%40N%40R%40P%3FP%40P%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FPAP%3FPARAPAPAPAPCPCRAPCPCPCPCPENCPEPENCPEPGNEPENGPELGNGPGNGNGLGNILGNINILINIJINIJILKLILKJKJIJKLKHKLKJMFKLKFMJKHMJMHKFMHMFMDMHMFMDOHMDMDMDODMDODMDOBMDO%40OFM%40OBO%40OBM%40O%3FOBO%3FO%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAO%3FOCO%3FOAOCMAOCOAMGOAOEMCOEMEMEOEMEOEMEMIMEMGMIMEMGMIMGKMMGMIKKKGMMKGKKKMKIKMKKIKKKIMKMIMIKIOKKGOIMIOGOIMGOGMGOGOGQGOGMEQGOEQEOEQEQEOCQEQCOCQCQCQCQCQASCQAQAQAQAQASAQ%3FQ%3FQAQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=aKJsgtdgKLML5CgKQhT_LqHKZfo=) Old Bar, NSW #### What's nearby - Apex Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Old Bar Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Saltwater National Park - 8 min drive - 4.8 miles - Old Bar Beach - 23 min drive - 14.1 miles - Diamond Beach - 35 min drive - 22.1 miles #### Getting around - Taree Station - 21 min drive - Taree, NSW (TRO) - 23 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Old Bar Tavern - ‬3 min drive - ‪Club Old Bar - ‬5 min walk - ‪Blowfish - ‬11 min walk - ‪Diamond Beach Videos & Take Away - ‬29 min drive - ‪Blowfish Street Food - ‬11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Coastal cottage, walk to surf, sand, town, cafes, bars, just north of Forster. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Coastal cottage, walk to surf, sand, town, cafes, bars, just north of Forster. ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Coastal cottage, walk to surf, sand, town, cafes, bars, just north of Forster. ? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Coastal cottage, walk to surf, sand, town, cafes, bars, just north of Forster. located? > Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Old Bar Community Library, Apex Park and Cable Park. Charles Boyce Park and Old Bar Park are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Coastal cottage, walk to surf, sand, town, cafes, bars, just north of Forster. Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard B. 15 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place to stay in OId Bar Great little property and suited us perfectly. close to all amenities and short walk to the beach.Love Old Bar ! ##### Richard B. Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chuanmin W. 3 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxed holiday First time visited Old Bar for a holiday with family. The house is very cleaned and garden is beautiful with well furnished decking area. Very relaxed sitting on the deck with cup of coffee or a glass of wine and enjoy the cool breeze from coast in a hot day. Kids especially like the place with drawing book and play on the deck. The house manager Renate is very helpful. Thank you Renate! ##### Chuanmin W. 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