At this holiday home you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge and Jean Shaw Koala Reserve. Highlights at this holiday home include a washing machine and a balcony. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and home features 2 bathrooms, a dining area and a fenced private garden. In-room dining is easy with amenities like a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room and a wardrobe or cupboard are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. .With a stay at this Tea Gardens holiday home, you'll be 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Pelican Park and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Hawks Nest Golf Club.
Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Jean Shaw Koala Reserve - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Pelican Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
University of Newcastle - 49 min drive - 87.3 km
Newcastle International Sports Centre - 57 min drive - 93.4 km
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
Hog's Breath Cafe - 62 min drive
Giwa Chicken & Beer - 64 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.
-Advertisement may include scenery images of our area.
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
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
On-site 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. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Property registration number PID-STRA-18160
Property is also known as
28_80
Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Where the River Runs?
The closest beach to Where the River Runs is Shoal Bay Beach (5 km).
Does Where the River Runs have a pool?
No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Where the River Runs?
No, Where the River Runs does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Where the River Runs?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 9:30 AM.
Where the River Runs Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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7.2/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Todd D.
14 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Old world. Modern comfort.
Lovely eclectic home that suited us perfectly.
Todd D.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Beverley H.
3 Dec 2022
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.
Beverley H.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Patricia R.
15 Jun 2022
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.
Patricia R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
2/10 Terrible
Elaine J., Newcastle, Australia
17 Feb 2021
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.
Elaine J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
6/10 Okay
clare l.
29 Nov 2020
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.