Title: Coastal cottage, walk to surf, sand, town, cafes, bars, just north of Forster. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Coastal cottage, walk to surf, sand, town, cafes, bars, just north of Forster. Vacation home in Old Bar with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98210000/98204100/98204074/5bf08258.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98210000/98204100/98204074/5cd06d89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98210000/98204100/98204074/64033446.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98210000/98204100/98204074/10cc929e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98210000/98204100/98204074/9816d7d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this serene oasis in Old Bar, where a lush tropical garden and coastal reserve await. Enjoy the expansive back deck, barefoot bowls, mini-golf or simply lounge about with a cool drink. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Parking available - Washer - Air conditioning - Free WiFi - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Coastal cottage, walk to surf, sand, town, cafes, bars, just north of Forster. Escape the hustle and bustle of city life, hidden away in the idyllic coastal town of Old Bar. This serene oasis offers the perfect sanctuary for couples and small groups to relax, unwind, and reconnect. You will enjoy a lush tropical garden to nourish your senses and an enchanting coastal reserve right at your back door which will lead you to the surf and sand. Your private hideaway will help you disconnect and bask in the tranquillity of the natural world. Within walking distance of cafes, bars, entertainment, town centre and beautiful beaches as well as barefoot bowls, mini-golf, tennis and more. This well-kept secret holiday destination has something for everyone. At the end of a busy day of fun you can daydream in the garden or lounge about on the expansive back deck with a cool drink and allow the waves to lull you to sleep. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the sea ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57770000/57764300/57764268/043b619d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### UNIT 1.. 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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 2430, PID-STRA-56047 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-31.968199,152.58975&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:b%7CabE%7Dtib%5C%3FQ%40S%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40S%40O%40S%40QBQ%40QBQBQBSBQBQBMDSBQDMDSDQDMDSFMDQFOFOFOFOFOFOFMHOFMHOHOFOJIHOHKHOJKHMJMHKJKJKJKJKJKJILKJIJKLILGJKLILGLILELGLILELILENELENELELENELANGNALENCNALCNANCN%3FNAN%3FLCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FNBN%3FN%40N%3FLBN%40NBN%40LBNDN%40LFN%40LDNDLDNDLDLDLDNHLDLHLFLDLHLFJHLHLHJHLJJHJJLHJJJJJJJJHJJJJLHLJJHNHJHNHHHNHNHNFLHNFLFNFNFNFNFNDNFPDLDRFLDPBRDLDPBRDLBPBPBRBP%40PBPBP%40P%40R%40N%40R%40P%3FP%40P%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FPAP%3FPARAPAPAPAPCPCRAPCPCPCPCPENCPEPENCPEPGNEPENGPELGNGPGNGNGLGNILGNINILINIJINIJILKLILKJKJIJKLKHKLKJMFKLKFMJKHMJMHKFMHMFMDMHMFMDOHMDMDMDODMDODMDOBMDO%40OFM%40OBO%40OBM%40O%3FOBO%3FO%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAO%3FOCO%3FOAOCMAOCOAMGOAOEMCOEMEMEOEMEOEMEMIMEMGMIMEMGMIMGKMMGMIKKKGMMKGKKKMKIKMKKIKKKIMKMIMIKIOKKGOIMIOGOIMGOGMGOGOGQGOGMEQGOEQEOEQEQEOCQEQCOCQCQCQCQCQASCQAQAQAQAQASAQ%3FQ%3FQAQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=aKJsgtdgKLML5CgKQhT_LqHKZfo=) Old Bar, NSW #### What's nearby - Old Bar Community Library - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Old Bar Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Apex Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Cable Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km - Molong Reserve - 16 min walk - 1.3 km #### Getting around - Taree Station - 21 min drive - Taree, NSW (TRO) - 23 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Old Bar Tavern - ‬3 min drive - ‪Club Old Bar - ‬5 min walk - ‪Flow Espresso Bar - ‬11 min walk - ‪Old Bar Village Cafe - ‬4 min walk - ‪Blowfish Street Food - ‬11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Coastal cottage, walk to surf, sand, town, cafes, bars, just north of Forster. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Coastal cottage, walk to surf, sand, town, cafes, bars, just north of Forster. ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Coastal cottage, walk to surf, sand, town, cafes, bars, just north of Forster. ? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Coastal cottage, walk to surf, sand, town, cafes, bars, just north of Forster. located? > Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Old Bar Community Library, Apex Park, and Cable Park. Charles Boyce Park and Old Bar Park are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question