Title: Where the River Runs 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 # Where the River Runs ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38730000/38721800/38721729/3792269e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38730000/38721800/38721729/540288e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38730000/38721800/38721729/0ba890c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38730000/38721800/38721729/15aab4e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38730000/38721800/38721729/093afeed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Relax in this traditional 3-bedroom timber home with a unique church retreat, just minutes from Myall Lakes National Park and Hawks Nest beaches. Unwind on the shady verandahs or enjoy the spacious yard with Wi-Fi available throughout. Ducted air con keeps you cool in the lounge and bedrooms, while split AC systems provide extra comfort. 7.6 Good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Barbecue grill - 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. ### Where the River Runs Please Note: Church behind the house if for aesthetics only and doesn't have power. Traditional 3-bedroom home with an old church as a teenage retreat or rumpus room offering a queen bed. This gorgeous timber home is perfect for those wishing to enjoy coastal holiday with accessibility to the Myall Lakes National Park and alluring beaches of Hawks Nest being just 5 minutes drive away. Easy care spacious home with, shady verandahs, enclosed entertaining area and spacious yard. Property features • Ducted air con in lounge/bedrooms • Split AC system in dining room • Wi-Fi available in house • Fenced yard, perfect for kids, pets and or boat parking. • Walking distance to the river, cafes and shops. 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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-18160 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. ### Property is also known as 28\_80 ## About the area Located in Tea Gardens, this holiday home is by the sea. Hawks Nest Golf Club and d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Corrie Island Nature Reserve and Jean Shaw Koala Reserve. Pelican Park and Fly Point Marine Reserve are also worth visiting. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby. [Visit our Tea Gardens travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tea-Gardens.dx181095) [View more Holiday homes in Tea Gardens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tea-Gardens-Private-Holiday-Homes.d181095-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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-32.66596%2C152.15840&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3o7PwKIZP1ctQ184MAYGrir3CEI=) Tea Gardens, NSW ### What's nearby - Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles - Bennetts Beach Hawks Nest - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles - Hawks Nest Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles - Jimmys Beach - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles - Winda Woppa Reserve - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles ### Getting around - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 43 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Tea Gardens Pub - ‬4 min walk - ‪Mavericks on The Bay - ‬62 min drive - ‪Bluey’s - ‬62 min drive - ‪Salt Bistro - ‬66 min drive - ‪Benchmark on Booner - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Where the River Runs pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Where the River Runs? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### Where is Where the River Runs located? > Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge, Jean Shaw Koala Reserve and Pelican Park. Hawks Nest Golf Club and Bennetts Beach Hawks Nest are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Where the River Runs Reviews 7.6 ### Good 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 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 7.2/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Todd D. 14 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Old world. Modern comfort. Lovely eclectic home that suited us perfectly. ##### Todd D. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beverley H. 3 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### FANTASTIC Part of me doesn't want to give this property a big wrap because I don' t want it to be too popular but I have to be fair I loved this house, the location, the amenities we had the best time. Superb. ##### Beverley H. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia R. 15 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A quiet lovely holiday. We enjoyed our stay very much it was a good experience of the early days and the antiques shown in the display cabinets the fire place and photos. The house was clean and the chapel was a lovely surprise. It was central to the shops and all the attractions it was great thank you. ##### Patricia R. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Elaine J., Newcastle, Australia 17 Feb 2021 Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy #### Where the river runs Tea Gardens I have sent photos and emailed a letter to the agent with my experience of this rental. I rented this property for one week. Nothing was cleaned or touched. Looks online like a beautiful old home which has original old church in the backyard converted to use as accommodation. Full of history and very much like a property I had owned years ago so this appealed to me. It is very close to river, cafes has a BBQ. Dog friendly with fences surrounding property, no wire/covering under house so dogs or children could easily go underneath. Sits on main road with cars so a bit of noise. The house was not cleaned when we picked up the keys and it was filthy. The home deserves better than the current care it gets. We called and told agent, sent the cleaner who made up a bed that had been slept in bed without removing sheets. Then the floorboards copped a battering with a roller style vacuum cleaner. I contacted the agents again they sent her out again the next day mid morning. She scrubbed the toilets and I had to ask for toilet paper as there was none in the house. Lucky we carry some. The kitchen is full of personal groceries and items so no place to put our food or utensils. Rooms had body odour with extremely smelly cushions on leather lounge. There are no screens on the windows so unable to open up house. Chicken coop next door and the manure leaks into the our backyard as there was rain about and continued to have light rain. My dogs were covered in manure within minutes of arrival. The large old cotton mop supplied was dirty and not been used for some time. There was no suitable roller bucket for us to clean up. The broom was full of hair. We cleaned up after the cleaner and swept out floors and purchased a mop so we could walk around on floor. Grass is cut without catcher so as we had wet weather it was impossible to keep grass out thanks to the clumps all over the yard. I also found used condoms near the church in the yard. All the beds have soft mattresses and need an update. Food was left in fridge and freezer with grease and stains inside and out including long hairs. We also enjoyed a lovely party listening to noisy music from 12 am to 4.30am from across the road. Unfortunately the local police station closes and no one is on duty during the evenings and was not open so I called the assistance line. Bring your own linen, garbage bags, tea towels, spray and wipe, toilet paper, mop and broom. To keep clean as none is supplied. ##### Elaine J. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### clare l. 29 Nov 2020 #### Country life beside the water Beautiful country home, with a Church in backyard, the back of the house has been renovated well. Suits extended family. ##### clare l. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains MGallery Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Fairmont-Resort-Spa-Blue-Mountains.h522363.Hotel-Information) > > [Club Wyndham Airlie Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Club-Wyndham-Airlie-Beach.h2802992.Hotel-Information) > > [Ockenden Manor Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Haywards-Heath-Hotels-Ockenden-Manor-Hotel-Spa.h517252.Hotel-Information) > > [The Lost Camel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yulara-Hotels-The-Lost-Camel.h4805954.Hotel-Information) > > [Heritage Trail Lodge Margaret River](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Margaret-River-Hotels-Heritage-Trail-Lodge-Margaret-River.h9624427.Hotel-Information) > > [Rochester Riverside Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rochester-Hotels-Rochester-Riverside-Caravan-Park.h65341713.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Douglas-Hotels-Sheraton-Grand-Mirage-Resort.h8065.Hotel-Information) > > [Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Torquay-Hotels-Torquay-Foreshore-Caravan-Park.h6001296.Hotel-Information) > > [Wyndham Resort Torquay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Torquay-Hotels-Wyndham-Resort-Torquay.h1927122.Hotel-Information) > > [Bannisters Port Stephens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Soldiers-Point-Hotels-Bannisters-Port-Stephens.h27355893.Hotel-Information) > > [Exmouth Escape Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Exmouth-Hotels-Exmouth-Escape-Resort.h4032424.Hotel-Information) > > [Ozone Hotel Kangaroo Island](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kingscote-Hotels-Aurora-Ozone-Hotel.h2737459.Hotel-Information) > > [The Copa Cabana at Copacabana](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Copacabana-Hotels-The-Copa-Cabana-At-Copacabana.h33554165.Hotel-Information) > > [The Carrington Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-The-Carrington-Hotel.h474003.Hotel-Information) > > [Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Karatta-Hotels-Kangaroo-Island-Wilderness-Retreat.h2041654.Hotel-Information) > > [Coral Sea Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Coral-Sea-Marina-Resort.h1047180.Hotel-Information) > > [Heron Island Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Heron-Island-Hotels-Heron-Island-Resort.h1636471.Hotel-Information) > > [Glamping at Truffle Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gretna-Hotels-Truffle-Lodge.h22239606.Hotel-Information) > > [RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Monkey-Mia-Hotels-RAC-Monkey-Mia-Dolphin-Resort.h2650828.Hotel-Information) > > [Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pokolbin-Hotels-Mercure-Resort-Hunter-Valley-Gardens.h1877968.Hotel-Information) > > [Mandalay Luxury Beachfront Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Douglas-Hotels-Mandalay-Luxury-Beachfront-Apartments.h2648804.Hotel-Information) > > [By The Sea Port Douglas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Douglas-Hotels-By-The-Sea-Port-Douglas.h3024406.Hotel-Information) > > [Rectory Farm](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-Rectory-Farm.h4026576.Hotel-Information) > > [RAC Ningaloo Reef Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Coral-Bay-Hotels-Ningaloo-Reef-Resort.h4257765.Hotel-Information) > > [Lilianfels Resort & Spa - Blue Mountains](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Lilianfels-Resort-Spa-Blue-Mountains.h872.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from London (LCY) to Brussels (BRU)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lcy/bru/london-to-brussels) > > [Flights from Luton (LTN) to Amsterdam (AMS)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/ltn/ams/london-to-amsterdam) > > [Flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/edi/bhx/edinburgh-to-birmingham) ### Holiday Rentals > [Tokyo Holiday Rentals](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tokyo-Holiday-Rentals.d179900.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)