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Where the River Runs

Tea Gardens vacation home with balcony

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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Tea Gardens, NSW
  • Place, Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Jean Shaw Koala Reserve
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Pelican Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Tea Gardens

Seaside stay .You'll find Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge and Jean Shaw Koala Reserve within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Pelican Park and Hawks Nest Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Jean Shaw Koala Reserve - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Pelican Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • University of Newcastle - 49 min drive - 54.3 miles
  • Newcastle International Sports Centre - 57 min drive - 58.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Zenith Cafe, Restaurant and Bar - ‬66 min drive
  • ‪Atmos - ‬66 min drive
  • ‪Magnolia. - ‬62 min drive
  • ‪Tea Gardens Boatshed - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dolphin Watch Cafe - ‬63 min drive

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

• Wi-Fi available in house

• 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, pillowcases and all of your towels, or you may hire from the office at cost.

-Strict no party or function policy.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating 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

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property Registration Number PID-STRA-18160

Property is also known as

28_80

Frequently asked questions

How close is Where the River Runs to the airport?

This vacation home is 34.6 mi (43-min drive) away from the Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Where the River Runs have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Where the River Runs to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.9 mi (4-min drive) from Bennetts Beach Hawks Nest and 2.7 mi (6-min drive) from Jimmys Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Where the River Runs offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Where the River Runs?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Where the River Runs?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Where the River Runs?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Where the River Runs have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Where the River Runs have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Where the River Runs to downtown Tea Gardens?

This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Tea Gardens.

Where the River Runs Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 5 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Old world. Modern comfort.

Lovely eclectic home that suited us perfectly.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverley H.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Elaine J.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

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.