Title: Karens Place - Rainforest retreat 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 # Karens Place - Rainforest retreat Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33980000/33971800/33971756/e74d8b10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33980000/33971800/33971756/27e97ce4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33980000/33971800/33971756/9a790c24.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33980000/33971800/33971756/60e04b2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Flat-screen TV, fireplace, video game console, Netflix](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33980000/33971800/33971756/75a7e8b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Bird Watchers Paradise, a serene retreat surrounded by rainforest, offers a private hot tub and fire pit for relaxation. Unwind in the outdoor lounge or twin hammocks on the wrap-around decks. Inside, enjoy two living areas and gourmet kitchen with everything you need. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 91076 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Air conditioning ## 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. ### 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 amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Jetted bathtub - Shower - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Flat-screen TV - Games - Netflix - Stereo - Streaming services - Video game console - Video games - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the bay - On a lake ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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 ### General - Unit size: 1,076 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84610000/84609700/84609618/a3ad6aee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Happy Daze @ Smiths Lake Smiths Lake - 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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 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 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 transport 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 214618 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-32.37791%2C152.50668&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=AOIoA4BxGu7BfAKdiPTrecrebqY=) Smiths Lake, NSW #### What's nearby - Smiths Lake - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Boomerang Beach - 9 min drive - 5.0 miles - Blueys Beach - 9 min drive - 5.3 miles - Myall Lakes National Park - 14 min drive - 8.6 miles - Sandbar Beach - 18 min drive - 3.9 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Kembali Cafe - ‬8 min drive - ‪Bongos - ‬10 min drive - ‪Drift Cafe - ‬8 min drive - ‪Pacific Palms Bowling Club - ‬14 min walk - ‪Riverside Co - ‬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? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Karens Place - Rainforest retreat located? > This family-friendly Smiths Lake holiday 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 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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