Title: Bali by the Bay- Coastal retreat in Tarbuck Bay Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk

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# Bali by the Bay- Coastal retreat in Tarbuck Bay

Lakefront holiday home with fireplace and jetted bath

## Photo gallery for Bali by the Bay- Coastal retreat in Tarbuck Bay

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Bali by the Bay, nestled in peaceful Tarbuck Bay, offers a serene tropical getaway. This spacious pet-friendly holiday home features a spa bath in the main bedroom, fireplace for cooler months and air conditioning for warm weather. Enjoy family time with Wi-Fi and BBQ facilities or unwind with full linen supplied.

## Reviews

8.8

Excellent

### Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

## Popular amenities

- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Pet-friendly
- Air-conditioning
- Outdoor space
- Parking available

## Add dates for prices

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Bali by the Bay- Coastal retreat in Tarbuck Bay

Bali by the Bay, a tropical, Bali inspired, pet-friendly holiday home nestled amongst the beautiful palm trees in the peaceful tranquility of Tarbuck Bay. This property is spacious and serves as the perfect getaway location to unwind and rejuvenate. It sits halfway between Blueys Beach and Seal Rocks, close to the lakes making it the perfect home for a family holiday!   
  
T H I N G S . W E . L O V E   
\- Family friendly  
\- Pet friendly with a large, fenced yard  
\- Spa bath in main bedroom  
\- Fireplace for those cooler months (a bag of wood supplied during Winter)  
\- Air Conditioning  
\- Wi-Fi   
\- BBQ  
\- Full linen supplied – just bring your beach towels!  
  
H O M E . T R U T H S  
\- A pre-authorised bond is charged prior to arrival  
\- Strict no party or function policy  
\- No smoking inside  
\- Off street parking  
  
Smiths Lake  
For those wanting to enjoy still waters instead of the open ocean, Smiths Lake is the number one choice in the Pacific Palms area. Shrouded by a lush littoral forest and neatly separated from the sea by Sandbar Beach, this is a family favourite for those eager to enjoy a spot of water-skiing, boating, paddling or windsurfing (the open lake waters making for a windsurfer’s dream!). With an impressive catchment area spanning 32 square kilometres and waterways of 11 square kilometres you can enjoy all the benefits of this unique, tucked-away calm waterway. However, should you feel a pull for the waves, the picturesque Cellito Beach can be accessed via a boardwalk at the northern end of Sandbar Beach.

## Property amenities

### Beach

- Beach nearby

### Pool/Spa

- Sauna

### Internet

- Available in the house: Internet access

### Parking and transport

- Car recommended
- Onsite parking options include a garage

### Food and drink

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster

### Bedrooms

- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 3 bathrooms
- Jetted bathtub
- Shower

### Living spaces

- Fireplace

### Entertainment

- TV

### Outdoor areas

- Barbecue grill
- Fenced yard
- Garden
- Porch/lanai

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- Pet friendly

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoke-free property

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### Location highlights

- On a lake

### Things to do

- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Snorkelling nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Swimming 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

### General

- Garden

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions 

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 

### Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed 

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted 

## Important information

### You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 

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-44494, 2428

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

### We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

### Property is also known as

18\_231

## About the area

Located in Tarbuck Bay, this holiday home is on a lake. While the natural beauty of Bramble's Reserve and Smiths Lake Nature Reserve can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Great Lakes Winery. With snorkelling, power boating and surfing/body boarding nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. [Visit our Tarbuck Bay travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tarbuck-Bay.dx553248634374921053)

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Tarbuck Bay, NSW

### What's nearby

- ![One of the most breathtaking beaches I've ever been to! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6311108/6a397396-92d7-4004-9619-f66ff89fd67e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Myall Lakes National Park  
8 min drive \- 6.2 miles
- ![Forster Main Beach Morning Seascape](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621592884270/58b38035-374b-4635-8587-a7b7bcd8df83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Forster Town Beach  
27 min drive \- 23.3 miles
- Smiths Lake  
3 min walk \- 0.2 miles
- Bramble's Reserve  
16 min walk \- 0.9 miles
- Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course  
25 min drive \- 21.4 miles

### Restaurants

- The Beachhouse  
12 min drive
- Kembali Cafe  
8 min drive
- Pacific Palms Bowling Club  
3 min drive
- Dragonflyrun Kiosk  
5 min drive
- The Good Food Store  
6 min drive

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## Bali by the Bay- Coastal retreat in Tarbuck Bay Reviews

## Reviews

### Excellent

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### 8.0

Cleanliness

### 9.4

Location

## Reviews

### 8/10 Good

#### Katrina A.

20 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

#### Comfortable and easy stay

Nice open layout, plenty of space, great sized fully-fenced garden

##### Katrina A.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

### 8/10 Good

#### Jo A.

9 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

#### Family Holiday

We came away with the family and really enjoyed the house and location. The size of living area and kitchen was great for everyone and having 4 toilets and 3 showers was fantastic! The size of the 4th bedroom was quite disappointing as we booked for 8 adults and realistically the 4th bedroom would have suited 1-2 toddlers…. Very unsuitable for 2 adults unfortunately. Also the shower in the 2nd bedroom flooded on the very first use so we had to open the drain cover clear the drain hole and leave it off for the week. Overall we really enjoyed our time away and would stay again if there were a couple less of us coming.

##### Jo A.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Lisa T.

17 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our extended family, including dogs stayed for a week. The house was perfect as three bedrooms had ensuites and a separate toilet in the large laundry, huge lounge - dining - kitchen area with plenty of comfy seating, large well fenced yard with more comfy furnishings, close to many beaches and fun activites.

##### Lisa T.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

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