Smith’s Lake - Waterfront - family holiday- last minute deals available

Smiths Lake, New South Wales
$115 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Villa

Property Type

Sleep 5

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

The perfect venue for a casual family holiday, or a budget stopover as you explore the spectacular NSW Mid North Coast. Sail, paddleboard, surf, kayak, swim, fish or just laze on the deck and listen to the birds in this tranquil waterfront setting.

Bongo's can accommodate up to 5 people and is a fully self-contained two bedroom villa set on 1.4 hectares of park-like grounds. The open plan living area with well equipped kitchen leads out to the sunny terrace. The locals like to gather on the lake's edge for a drink to watch the sky change colours at sun set. Cook some meat from the local butcher on the barbecue, put together a salad and dinner is ready.
DVDs, CDs, books and games are all provided for relaxing on the comfy lounge, whatever the weather.
The master bedroom has a queen bed and the second bedroom has three single beds, including a bunk bed. Reverse cycle air-conditioning makes the villa a cool retreat in summer and cosy in winter.
A laundry is available on-site.

*** Linen and towels are not provided. ****

Kids love playing in the warm, shallow water of the lake right in front of Bongo's. Walk or paddle across the lake to Sandbar ocean beach or fish from the shore. Explore the lake and its islands by kayak, catamaran or dinghy, all available for hire from the famous Frothy Coffee Boatshed, just a 10 minute walk. If you have your own boat, it can be launched from the small boat ramp on our beach and left there for the duration of your stay (at your own risk of course). Use the on-site tennis court or kick a ball on the extensive lawns in front of Bongo's.


LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
SMITHS LAKE is the smallest of the Great Lakes and is popular for kayaks, paddleboards, fishing and sailing.

SMITHS LAKE is a beautiful little village set amongst rainforest. A walk to the top of the hill finds a small shopping centre with café, takeaway, supermarket, bakery and bottle shop. If the kids aren't already exhausted from swimming all day there is a children's playground on the lake's edge and a skate park near the Bowling Club to keep them busy. The Pacific Palms Bowling Club is open for lunch and dinner every day.

SANDBAR is just a few minutes drive and offers 4wd beach access (permit required), beach fishing and a 9 hole golf course, complete with resident kangaroos. CELLITOS BEACH is found at the end of a breathtaking boardwalk through sub-tropical rainforest. Enjoy the pristine surf beach or explore the extensive rock pools.

ELIZABETH, SHELLY, BOOMERANG and BLUEYS BEACH are all only a 5 minute drive. Elizabeth Beach is a patrolled beach great for families, while Boomerang and Bluey's are known for their surf. Shelly Beach is tucked away in the National Park and is clothing optional. There are several restaurants and cafes around Pacific Palms.

WALLIS LAKE is another option for boating enthusiasts or for just watching the sunset over the lake with a glass of your favourite tipple.

SEAL ROCKS is an iconic surfing village that is only a 20 minute drive from Bongo's. Walk up to Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse to enjoy the magnificent view and find out a little of the area's history.

NATIONAL PARKS surround Smiths Lake. Visit Myall Lakes, Wallingat and Booti Booti National Parks to enjoy picnics, bushwalking, cycling and scenic drives.

FORSTER is only a 20 minute drive and provides access to major supermarkets, cinema, ten pin bowling, dolphin cruises and many more attractions.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Fire Extinguisher No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector Or Gas Appliances On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Shower Toilet Paper
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Ecotours Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Tennis On Site Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Windsurfing Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books DVD Player Games Music Library Stereo Video Library Smart TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Children's Games
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Designated Smoking Areas

CheckIn Check-in : 02:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 5

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Shane B.

    Submitted Feb 19, 2026

    Stayed Feb 13, 2026

    The host was great and amenities good as well.

  • James D.

    Submitted Jan 29, 2026

    Stayed Jan 24, 2026

    Great location, east parking and check in. Cooking and cleaning had a couple hiccups but otherwise fantastic can highly recommend. Great communication too.

  • Yulia U.

    Submitted Jan 6, 2026

    Stayed Dec 25, 2025

    Although we only stayed for a couple of days and were mostly away doing day activities, we enjoyed staying at this beautiful place. The only regret is that we didn’t stay longer! Highly recommend to visit!

  • CAMILO M.

    Submitted Jan 2, 2026

    Stayed Dec 31, 2025

    Perfect location, quiet place.

  • Bianca R.

    Submitted Dec 8, 2025

    Stayed Dec 6, 2025

    The accommodation had everything we needed, and the view from the front porch was just perfect.

  • amanda m.

    Submitted Dec 6, 2025

    Stayed Nov 30, 2025

    Host easy yo contact. Accommodation was clean and tidy

  • Katrina J.

    Submitted Nov 24, 2025

    Stayed Nov 21, 2025

    Old ,dirty and musty /damp smell … left a day early

  • Jacqui B.

    Submitted Nov 16, 2025

    Stayed Nov 14, 2025

    PeacefulBeautiful Outlook Good amenitiesMusty smell

  • James K.

    Submitted Nov 4, 2025

    Stayed Oct 25, 2025

    It was very relaxing and we enjoyed the lake

  • Susanne L.

    Submitted Oct 23, 2025

    Stayed Oct 9, 2025

    Clean & tidy 2 bedroom bungalow situated in the Sandpiper on Smith’s Lake grounds. Comfortable, convenient and peaceful. Lots of green space and easy access to a moderate walk part way around Smith’s Lake. BBQ in good working order. Good TV, wifi, board games & books. Tennis court was a drawcard. Basic kitchen. BYO bed linen, towels & kitchen cloths & tea towels. Perfect for couples or a small family on a budget looking for a peaceful & pleasant short break. Excellent value for money.

  • bob c.

    Submitted Oct 22, 2025

    Stayed Oct 19, 2025

    Excellent

  • Kristy K.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2025

    Stayed Sep 27, 2025

    Beautiful and quiet location, lots of room for the kids to play outside. Communication with the host was excellent. Will definitely book another stay at Bongo’s.

  • Tracey A.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2025

    Stayed Oct 4, 2025

    Perfect location, great place, all the amenities you need. Comfortable bed. Great view of the lake. So relaxing. Close to lots of things to see and do. Check in and communication with owners easy and friendly. We loved it so much we have already booked again for next year.

  • Simone G.

    Submitted Apr 22, 2025

    Stayed Apr 17, 2025

    Overall the location of the property was awesome and amazing views. The interior of the place could do with updating however and after rain the smell of damp was very strong.

  • Liz W.

    Submitted Apr 17, 2025

    Stayed Apr 14, 2025

    Great peaceful location, comfortable and clean accommodation. Thank you

  • Karen S.

    Submitted Feb 14, 2025

    Stayed Feb 11, 2025

    Everything was as described, very peaceful & lovely view

  • David T.

    Submitted Jan 26, 2025

    Stayed Dec 28, 2024

    Loved our stay at Bongo’s! Great location. Plenty for the family to do. Owner was a pleasure to deal with and was very accommodating.

  • Lisa D.

    Submitted Nov 25, 2024

    Stayed Nov 20, 2024

    Great getaway for friends or family. Plenty of activities nearby to do.

  • David K.

    Submitted Nov 19, 2024

    Stayed Nov 15, 2024

    Away from the busy areas of the region. Nestled on Wallis lake opposite Sandbar beach. We would stay there again.

  • Narelle P.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2024

    Stayed Oct 10, 2024

    Property could be magnificent if a little care was taken in reference to maintenance, updating and cleaning Also, it was advertised that they had a washer, but there is no information as to where it is located and it could not be found View a great

  • Bronwyn V.

    Submitted Sep 13, 2024

    Stayed Sep 7, 2024

    Such a peaceful beautiful setting

  • Janette W.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2024

    Stayed Aug 23, 2024

    Wonderful relaxing break. The lake is a perfect spot for paddleboarding and walking around. Bongo''s had everything you you

  • Joanne C.

    Submitted May 26, 2024

    Stayed May 22, 2024

    Fantastic location with Smiths lake right at your front door. Great spot to sit by the water and completely unwind . Bongos villa is very musty and damp and the smell that greeted us upon arrival was overwhelming, even the doonas and pillows stunk of damp and musty, luckily we had bought all our own otherwise we wouldn't have stayed.The spare pillows in the cupboard need to be thrown away as they were covered with stains and are filthy not really something that should be left in the cupboard. We burnt scented candles but unfortunately it's a smell that can't be masked by candles. The unit itself is very cozy and is well supplied for a short stay. Although a bit of modernising would be a great advantage. It is in need of some TLC. We own a holiday rental property and we would never have our property presented like this. Sorry.

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