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The Mainstay

3.0 star property

Photo gallery for The Mainstay

A boat with a shark mouth design on a beach.
A kitchen with a central island, wooden stools, a stove, and various kitchen utensils.
A wooden house with a porch, large windows, and a view of a green field.
A wooden structure with steps leading to a door, a chair, and a suitcase on the porch.
A wooden staircase with a black wood-burning stove.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
The current price is NZ$648
includes taxes & fees
27 July - 28 July

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Traditional Cabin

A house with a porch, a small shed, and a fenced yard.

Traditional Cabin

  • Hill view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Cabin

A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with pillows, a small table, and a window.

Family Cabin

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Romantic Cabin

A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with grey bedding, a white shelf with folded clothes, a framed landscape painting, and a window with sheer curtains.

Romantic Cabin

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Traditional House, 3 Bedrooms

A bedroom with a bed, wooden flooring, a staircase, a fire extinguisher, and a window.

Traditional House, 3 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 6 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Bungwahl

At The Mainstay you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Myall Lakes National Park and Myall Lake. .Free WiFi, portable fans and hairdryers are featured in all 4 cabins.
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What's nearby

  • Myall Lakes National Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Myall Lake - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • One Mile Beach - 34 min drive - 42.5 km
  • Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course - 35 min drive - 43.7 km
  • Forster Town Beach - 37 min drive - 45.2 km

Restaurants

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

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 a hairdryer 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 transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 lift
  • Smoke-free property

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
  • Snorkelling 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 to 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 rubbish
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.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Mainstay?

The Mainstay offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Mainstay?

As of 24 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Mainstay on 27 Jul 2026 start from NZ$648, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Mainstay?

Yep, The Mainstay has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Mainstay?

The closest beach to The Mainstay is Sandbar Beach (6.8 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Mainstay?

No, The Mainstay does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Mainstay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

The Mainstay Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gwenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Super gemütlich und romantisch. Mitten im Nirgendwo mit einem atemberaubenden Nachthimmel und absoluter Ruhe. Abends kann man den Kängurus beim Grasen zuschauen und morgens wird man vom Sonnenaufgang und den Vögeln geweckt. Die Küche ist sehr umfangreich ausgestattet und es gibt eine kleine Hütte mit allerlei Spielen und Haushaltsbedarf, wo man sich einfach bedienen kann. Uneingeschränkte Empfehlung, wer dem Trubel entfliehen will, wird hier das Paradies finden. Einziger Nachteil ist das man das Schlafzimmer nicht richtig verdunkeln kann, aber dafür gibt's ja Schlafmasken. Der Chaos Takeaway 5 Autominuten entfernt macht unfassbar gute und riesige Burger.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026