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The Mainstay

3.0 star property
3-star cabin with free WiFi in Bungwahl

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Exterior
Traditional House, 3 Bedrooms | Living area
Traditional Cabin | Terrace/patio
Traditional Cabin | Terrace/patio
Traditional House, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Electric kettle, toaster

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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40 Seal Rocks Rd, Bungwahl, NSW, 2423
  • Place, Myall Lake
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Myall Lakes National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Forster Town Beach
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

Traditional Cabin

  • Hill view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Cabin

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Romantic Cabin

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Traditional House, 3 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 6 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Bungwahl

Close to the beach.Stay at this Bungwahl cabin and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Myall Lake and 2 miles (3 km) of Myall Lakes National Park. Smiths Lake and Smiths Lake Nature Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Myall Lake - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Myall Lakes National Park - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • One Mile Beach - 29 min drive - 25.5 miles
  • Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course - 30 min drive - 26.0 miles
  • Forster Town Beach - 33 min drive - 27.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Kembali Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pacific Palms Bowling Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Good Food Store - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Twenty by Twelve Cafe + Foodstore - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Kingfisher Cafe - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Mainstay

3-star cabin with free WiFi in Bungwahl
The Mainstay offers its guests a terrace and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Bungwahl cabin is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
The Mainstay offers 4 accommodations with hair dryers and portable fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps).

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Property amenities

Beach

  • White sand beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Couples/private dining

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total
  • Pets stay free

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a national park
  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Whale watching 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

  • 4 units
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please wash dishes, wipe kitchen clean, a light sweep of house house,, all food removed and trash in communal bins at barn. - our cleaners will then mop and vacuum and replace all linen and towels.

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 6 are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cleaning fee: AUD 120 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

Property Registration Number PID-STRA-4170,,PID-STRA-41470,2423,PID-STRA-41070

We should mention

  • Children 6 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

The Mainstay Cabin
The Mainstay Bungwahl
The Mainstay Cabin Bungwahl

Frequently asked questions

Does The Mainstay have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Mainstay.

How close is The Mainstay to the beach?

This cabin is 7.2 mi (32-min drive) from Lighthouse Beach and 7.4 mi (33-min drive) from Treachery Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Mainstay offer free breakfast?

The Mainstay does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Mainstay?

No, there is no casino at this cabin.

What time is check-in at The Mainstay?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Mainstay?

This cabin offers free self parking.

Does The Mainstay have a pool?

The Mainstay does not have a pool.

Does The Mainstay have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

How close is The Mainstay to downtown Bungwahl?

The Mainstay is 2.1 mi away from Bungwahl.

The Mainstay Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Gwenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
lovely cottage and location, bedding was “hard” and seating outside great but dining area again “hard” stools, not made for having a relaxing or comfortable dinner
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Robert, Antibes

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming simple cottage in the country, well supplied with charming crockery and quality bedding. It is a short drive from Seal Rocks and on acreage with kangaroos and plenty of space.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023