[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cottage on Bruce nestled between lake and ocean Vacation home in Forster ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59450000/59442900/59442900/56e04035.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59450000/59442900/59442900/88c5d60c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59450000/59442900/59442900/8692cfc0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59450000/59442900/59442900/395f602d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59450000/59442900/59442900/789dfd2f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Cottage on Bruce nestled between lake and ocean provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Air conditioning - Washer - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Cottage on Bruce nestled between lake and ocean Park your car you won't need it much here! You are just 300 meters from the lake and baths, a great swimming and fishing spot for kids and leisurely, picturesque 15 minutes stroll to main beach. You can walk into town and enjoy the many cafes, bars and restaurants and a little retail therapy too! Paradise Marina is located just at the end of the street. There is plenty of space for your family with two living areas both with smart TVs. Arrive to nice crisp sheets and fluffy white towels as linen is provided for your stay. The kitchen is fully equipped and includes all new appliances. bring along your laptop as there is an office space with ethernet connections. The back garden area is fully enclosed and has a BBQ. The front garden is also gated with off-street parking and a carport. You can bring your bikes, fishing gear and surfboards and keep them in the storage shed. Linens are provided for the beds and towels ready for the bathrooms, you just need to bring along your own beach towels. The master bedroom has a queen bed and the second bedroom has a double bed each with build-in wardrobes and the third bedroom has two single beds. Family bathroom has a shower and separate bath. Whilst this property does allow you to bring along a pet, all animals must be kept outdoors at all times. Please respect these rules as your pets may inadvertently cause damages and leave lingering smells that are intrusive to other guests, as well as possibly incur charges for the extra cleaning required. A bond applies to all bookings by way of a preauthorisation on a valid credit card ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Onsite parking options include a carport ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a lake ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38730000/38729300/38729219/a8de612d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 19 Lincoln Street Pet Friendly Forster - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 33 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=38729219&PinnedHotelID=38729219&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69790000/69789200/69789171/e03ee4e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 9 Breckenridge Street Forster - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.6 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=69789171&PinnedHotelID=69789171&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24730000/24727900/24727822/00617891.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### CHILL-OUT BEACH HOUSE \* one minute to One Mile Beach. 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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 PID-STRA-9191 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as On Bruce Nestled Between Ocean 27\_199 Cottage on Bruce nestled between lake and ocean Forster ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-32.18700%2C152.51445&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gXSASnSm_wP5NQpILj620BOg4gM=) Forster, NSW #### What's nearby - Forster Marina - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Pebbly Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km - Forster Town Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Forster-Tuncurry Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.3 km - One Mile Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km #### Getting around - Taree, NSW (TRO) - 36 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Club Forster - ‬15 min walk - ‪Lakes & Ocean Hotel - ‬10 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk - ‪Paradise Marina - ‬4 min walk - ‪Forster Bowling Club - ‬10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cottage on Bruce nestled between lake and ocean pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Cottage on Bruce nestled between lake and ocean? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cottage on Bruce nestled between lake and ocean? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Cottage on Bruce nestled between lake and ocean located? > Situated on a lake, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Miles Island, Forster Marina, and Leon Island. Forster Tenpin Centre and The Sanctuary are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cottage on Bruce nestled between lake and ocean Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 14 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### Jean christophe R. Jan 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little cottage Nice and clean, 5 min walk to a nice swimming spot ##### Jean christophe R. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Louise C. Oct 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Well appointed and clean home We really enjoyed this dog friendly stay! A lovely walk to the lake, shops and beach. ##### Louise C. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas D. Apr 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great break Property was ideal for our family of five. It was clean and comfortable, check in easy and contact with property team easy. Would definitely recommend ##### Thomas D. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle H. Oct 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute house We have stayed here twice now and we love it. Easy walking distance to town n the beach ##### Michelle H. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna S. Nov 23, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful coastal escape Wonderful break at Bruce St, cottage. Clean, dog friendly and perfect for a family getaway. Great location, friendly neighbourhood. We will be back! ##### Anna S. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew P. Jan 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect getaway We had a beautiful 5 night stay. 4 adults and 2 children. Nice and close to everything which made it easy ##### Matthew P. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yvonne C. Jan 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great House Location excellent, very quiet street. Spacious clean house with everything you need but one bathroom can be challenging at times. We had a great week and would definitely return. ##### Yvonne C. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cherie G. Mar 14, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in #### Excellent property This house was perfect. Pet friendly so we were able to take our two dogs away with us which is a bonus for us as they are part of the family. The house was clean and well decorated. It had everything we needed, linen and towels, fully equipped kitchen, some card and board games. The location was great with a short walk into town or to the lake for a swim. My young children loved being able to leave the car and walk everywhere. We had the best holiday here, thanks for having us! ##### Cherie G. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chahana R. Feb 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cottage on Bruce The property is very centrally located - making it a very convenient for our family. We enjoyed our stay at Cottage on Bruce. ##### Chahana R. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monique L. Sep 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice and well located A lovely sunny home on a quiet street a short walk from shops, restaurants and the waterfront. The dishwasher does need replacement though as it only has one cycle that runs for almost 3 hours and the bottom racks are broken and don’t stand up. The host is aware and has indicated it will be fixed. ##### Monique L. Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David H. Dec 18, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cottage on Bruce We had a wonderful 5days at Cottage on Bruce. The house was spotless on arrival and all the facilities are perfect. The street is a perfect location for kids to walk down for a swim at the lake pool or over to the beach pool. We hired boats from Tony at Forster marina just down the road, he was awesome and told us all the best fishing spots. ##### David H. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angus M. Sep 25, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay at Cottage on Bruce, and dog friendly The whole family enjoyed the stay, including the dog, close to everything and a pleasant stroll to the Main Street. ##### Angus M. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tony G. Sep 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunning dog friendly place Excellent accommodation ##### Tony G. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer D. Apr 27, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect space to relax and recharge Comfortable spacious cottage ideal for all family members including the dog. Easy walking access to cafes, shops and beach. Well equipped kitchen to easily cook breakfasts or dinners. Great to have 2 smart TV’s with ability to stream for quite days and movie nights. ##### Jennifer D. Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Benjamin P. Feb 1, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice House, Great Location The house lived up to it's description and the location is great allowing a short walk into the centre of Forster. So much less hassle to have linen supplied. ##### Benjamin P. Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Emma C. May 8, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Well maintained property in great location We really enjoyed the stay. Pet friendly was a huge draw card for us. The house was very well maintained and clean. Proximity to the lake pool was great although there isn’t a footpath the whole way. As off peak travellers, we would love to see a clothes dryer (or at minimum, an indoor drying rack) at this property. We will be back! ##### Emma C. Stayed 7 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joel C., Sydney Apr 24, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location. The cottage on Bruce St, is a great place for families to stay. Decent size and the location being near the centre of town is great. A bit older but the house is clean and has lots of character. Recommend. ##### Joel C. 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