FINALIST 2009 & 2010 TakeABreak Awards Pet-friendly category. Only 5 minutes to Blueys Beach, huge secure yard, 3 bedrooms, 2 living areas, 100 metres to pet friendly lake front and free Austar!

"The Lakeside property far exceeded expectations. It is the cleanest accommodation we have ever stayed at both in Australia and overseas. We travelled with our much loved dog and when this business says pet friendly, they really mean what they say. The property is maintained inside and out to the highest standard, fully fenced, very spacious, well appointed, quite location and the owners bent over backwards to accommodate us. We highly recommend this property. The owners should be congratulated for all the effort they put into making Lakeside a pleasure to stay at. Thank you for the lovely stay!!"

 - Michelle - March 12

"Beautiful. Incredibly relaxing."

 - Harriet - February 12

"Great location which was perfect for our two dogs with a fully fenced back yard. Property is well maintained, appropriately furnished and comfortable. The guest guide was great for anyone who doesn't know the Smiths Lake area and one of the recommended lake locations resulted in some large whiting for dinner."

 - Janet - January 12

"As we travelled withour two dogs, the backyard and fencing were the best thing for us. The house was close to amenities at Smith Lake and the area was great for walks and a very relaxing time. The house had absolutely everything we could have needed."

 - Elizabeth - January 12

"We spent a fantastic week at Lakeside, it was just perfect, the owners Cindy & Chris went well beyond the call of duty to make our stay one we will remember and one we will soon repeat, I have no hesitation in recommending Lakeside at Tarbuck Bay to anyone wanting a great holiday/get away, do yourself, your kids and your pets a favor & book now....."

 - Vilma - November 11

"Loved the house as it was so freshly decorated and well equipped. The garden was perfect for the four of us and our dog Bobbie. We were all able to enjoy an evening together in the garden, set in such tranquil surroundings. Had a great few days sitting on the beach, fishing and Bobbie swam all day!"

 - Peter - September 11

"Fantastic little house within easy reach of the local attractions and beaches. The walk down to the lake on a morning was just stunning. The dogs had a ball, it was great to be able to take them on holiday with us, knowing they were welcome, safe and secure. Thank you!"

 - Claire - April 11

"The house met our expectations in every way.It was lovely to share our short break with our pets in a safe comfortable environment. It is located in a very nice area if you enjoy simplicity with access to good amenities including good coffee."

 - Richard - September 10

"The Lakeside cottage was very comfortable and we really appreciated the cumfy bed, and lovely big couches to curl up and read a book on. Also we found the sun room a lovely spot to put Boo's bed, so everyone was happy. The fully fenced backyard was terrific, particularly as Boo is a rescued German Shepherd who we had only had for 4 weeks and we were still getting used to each other. I have already passed on information to a friend and will pass on to other friends with much loved dogs.

Thank you for terrific break with our new four legged friend."

 - Wendy, NSW - November 09

"Great location. Property well maintained, nicely furnished, and fantastic pet friendly backyard. Owners extra helpful and providing great service throughout. Would definitely choose to stay again."

 - Berit, NSW - October 09

"The accommodation at Lakeside was great - the house was clean and homely and had lots of character. The backyard was fantastic, which my dog Wilson had a ball in the whole stay. The BBQ and outdoor eating area was great and the herb and vegie garden (which you can use)was a really nice touch.

Lakeside is a great place to stay and I would highly recommend it either for a short stay of a couple of nights or a longer stay.

The value of the stay was fantastic regarding value for money and the overall experience was really relaxing and comfortable. The beaches and off leash areas for dogs are only a 5 minute drive away, or there's the Reserve you can walk to from the house."

 - Michelle, NSW - May 09

"Great value for money, great outlook to the rainforest, quiet location, our dogs loved the yard and the lake down the road. My husband caught a huge flathead in the Smiths Lake, wading out just at the end of the street with the kids. Plenty of spots to take the boat and fish or have a picnic lunch on the beach or lake. Miles of quiet beaches for us and the dogs to enjoy. The house was also extremely clean, cosy and welcoming. Sally"

 - Chris, NSW - April 09

"Our stay was very comfortable, everything we
needed was there. Sally (the spoodle) loved the garden and the lake. Dave enjoyed watching CMT while Barbara and I enjoyed the facilities and courtesy bus of the Bowling Club. We would definately recomend."

 - Wendy, NSW - March 09

" Many thanks to Cindy and Chris.
Our stay at lakeside was far greater then we expected. Accommodation would be AAAA plus, Cindy and Chris are great people to talk with, friendly and kind, plus they respected your privacy. The house is larger then it looks on the net, cleaner then a motel with more amenities this list just goes on. I highly recommend a stay there forever one. Again many thanks for the great stay we had Kevin Pattison.Nearly for got for great fishing go to near by Sandbar I landed a 3kg flat head plus many more fish were court cheers:))
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 - Kevin, QLD - February 09

"This was a most delightful place to stay - quiet, clean and full of every item holidayers need. There is so much to see and do in the area if you like water and birds.
It was fantastic for my little schnauzers - they settled really quickly. We loved the vege patch and enjoyed watering the garden."

 - Suzanne, VIC - February 09

"Loved the setting and the rainforest next to the house. It was a very short and easy stroll to the lake and the dogs loved it. House was immaculate and in a lovely quiet street and area. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the service and assistance leading up to and after our stay was 100%. Christine"

 - Chris, NSW - January 09

"We really enjoyed our stay. The back yard was a good size & very secure for our dog Roxie to roam & play.
The house is very comfortable with all that's needed for a relaxed get away, nice out look with the rainforest & all the beautiful native birds a real bonus, (you can spend hours just sitting & watching them)
We enjoyed using the "Produce" from the herb & vegetable garden. We will definitely be back again. "

 - Paul, NSW - January 09

"Thanks for providing us with a great home away from home. We had everything we needed and the yard was great for the dogs and also plenty of room to park the boat. The brand new boat ramp just down the road was great too! I'll be recommending Lakeside to my friends and family for sure. Thanks Cindy for a great holiday."

 - C, NSW - November 08

""Lakeside" was absolutely ideal for our family of 3 kids under 7 and 2 dogs. The backyard was the most secure we've seen in our travels and we could even lock them all in! The lake is just a short 2 minute stroll from the house which is in a lovely quiet cul-de-sac of 4 houses so the kids could play on the front lawn and ride on the street. The most beautiful beaches are nearby so we were never short of things to do. The movies in Tuncurry and shops in Forster were only a 20 minute drive for a good day out. The house is so neat and clean and very bright and happy feeling. Great spot, we'll be back again next year, thanks Cindy."

 - Melanie, NSW - August 08

"Thanks Cindy for such a wonderful and relaxing stay at Lakeside, you really do have a great spot so close to the lake which our 2 dogs loved swimming in each day even though it's winter! The yard was great and a really high fence meant we had nothing to worry about when we went into town without the dogs. The bowling club was great for dinner and we didn't have to drive so that was even better. The house is so clean and tidy and has a real holiday feel to it, we'll be back soon!"

 - Matthew, NSW - July 08