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Where the River Runs

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Exterior
3 bedrooms, WiFi
Interior
Reviews
7.0

Good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
    DryerDryer
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendlyPet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

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Tea Gardens, NSW
  • Popular LocationTea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge15 min walk
  • Popular LocationWinda Woppa Reserve7 min drive
  • Popular LocationWest Nelson Bay63 min drive
  • AirportNewcastle, NSW (BEO-Belmont)74 min drive

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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.

Where the River Runs

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

• Split AC system in the church

• Wi-Fi available in house/church

• Fenced yard, perfect for kids, pets and or boat parking.

• Walking distance to the river, cafes and shops.


Important Points

-Minimum fence height 1090mm.

-You need to BYO sheets, pillows cases and all of your towels.

-Strict no party or function policy.

-This is not a serviced apartment, you will need to bring your own food, amenities and toiletries etc.

-Advertisement may include scenery images of our area.

Property manager

Tea Gardens Real Estate

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Birdwatching 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)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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

Property is also known as

28_80

About the neighborhood

Tea Gardens

Located in Tea Gardens, this vacation home is by the sea. Hawks Nest Golf Club and Yacaaba Head 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. Motor boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge - 15 min walk
  • Winda Woppa Reserve - 7 min drive
  • Nelson Bay Golf Club - 61 min drive
  • West Nelson Bay - 63 min drive
  • Nelson Head Lighthouse - 65 min drive

Getting around

  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Beach Boathouse Restaurant - ‬64 min drive
  • ‪Hog's Breath Cafe - ‬62 min drive
  • ‪The Wood Oven - ‬62 min drive
  • ‪Blueys - ‬62 min drive
  • ‪Inner Light Tea Rooms - ‬66 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 vacation home is within 1 mi (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 mi (5 km).

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 4 reviews" "
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6.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beverley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Elaine J., Newcastle, Australia

Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

6/10 Okay

clare l.

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.