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Shearwater - Spacious family holiday rental in Happy Valley

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On the beach
On the beach
Exterior
5 bedrooms, travel cot, free WiFi
Toys, books
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Washer
    WasherWasher

Explore the area

Map
Fraser Island, QLD
  • Popular LocationEli Creek23 min drive
  • Popular LocationMaheno Shipwreck38 min drive
  • AirportHervey Bay, QLD (HVB)68 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake McKenzie106 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Shearwater - Spacious family holiday rental in Happy Valley

Walking distance to the beach and local store, this well appointed home located inside the dingo fence that protects Happy Valley, will comfortably accommodate and entertain 2 families.

COMFORTABLE, WELL APPOINTED AND EQUIPPED FAMILY HOME
Comfortably sleeping 10 , with two Queen beds, one double bed and two sets of bunks, the house can expand to meet the size of your family.

Pillows, blankets, under blankets, duvets and duvet covers, hand towels, bath mats and tea towels are provided. You will, however, need to bring your sheets, pillow cases and towels.

The house is fully screened, with ceiling fans in all the bedrooms and living areas. The large front verandah and living areas catch cool breezes all year round.

LARGE ENTERTAINMENT AND DINING AREAS
Both the verandah and dining tables cater for 10.

EXTENSIVE LIBRARY OF GAMES AND BOOKS
As a holiday home, furnished to support broad family demographics, it contains a large library of games, beach toys and books to entertain both young and old on the days you are not exploring the island.

There is also a library of reference books on K'gari (Fraser Island) and the surrounds, along with books to help identify local birds and fish, for those thirsty to learn more about the Island.

BEDROOMS
The master bedroom is located on the second floor. It has an ensuite and separate sitting room complete with a lounge suite, table and chairs, fridge and tea and coffee making facilities.

The main downstairs bedroom has a queen bed, lots of cupboards, and plenty of room to accommodate a porta cot (provided along with change mat, high chair and baby gate) or additional bed.

There is also a double bedroom downstairs, plus two rooms each with a set of double bunks. There is a spare mattress under each of the sets of bunks in case your guests are not sharing the queen and double beds.

SHEARWATER
Shearwater is well equipped to cater for many guests, including kitchen and baking equipment and basic supplies.

The house is solar powered, with a back up generator that automatically starts when the battery power is low. The oven, barbecue and stove top run on gas, with instant Rinnai gas hot water supplying the house.

As the house is isolated, with no access to regular cleaners, we ask that you leave the house as you found it, cleaning the house on exit. More information is available on the Shearwaterfraserisland site.

HAPPY VALLEY
Shearwater is at Happy Valley, a small township half way up the east coast of the island protected by a dingo proof fence. Drive up into the Valley, and the house is just past the Retreat on the road to Lake Garrawongera. Fuel (both diesel and petrol), a limited range of food, alcohol and souvenirs can be purchased from the Retreat. Along with the shop, the Retreat also has a Bistro and bar operating 7 days a week, and is just a 1 minute walk from the house so an easy alternative to cooking every night.

GETTING TO K'GARI
The beach is the main road on K'Gari, so a four wheel drive vehicle is essential for visiting Shearwater. Vehicular ferries run from both River Heads, Hervey Bay and Inskip Point, north of Rainbow Beach.



Property manager

Elspeth Murray

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • 1 unit
  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Spacious Family Holiday Rental House Fraser Island
Spacious Family Holiday Rental House
Spacious Family Holiday Rental Fraser Island
Spacious Family Rental Fraser
Shearwater - Spacious Family Holiday Rental Fraser Island

About the area

Maheno

Located in K'gari, this holiday home is on the beach. Fraser Island Great Walk Trailhead and Great Sandy Straits Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hammerstone Sandblows and Seventy-Five Mile Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Eli Creek - 23 min drive
  • Maheno Shipwreck - 38 min drive
  • Lake Wabby - 61 min drive
  • Central Station - 81 min drive
  • Lake McKenzie - 106 min drive

Getting around

  • Hervey Bay, QLD (HVB) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Satinay - ‬90 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shearwater - Spacious family holiday rental in Happy Valley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Shearwater - Spacious family holiday rental in Happy Valley?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shearwater - Spacious family holiday rental in Happy Valley?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Shearwater - Spacious family holiday rental in Happy Valley located?

This family-friendly K'gari holiday home is located on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Seventy-Five Mile Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hammerstone Sandblows and South Waddy Beach. Orchid Beach and Eurong Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family holiday on Fraser Island
Fantastic destination, fantastic accommodation. Would definitely recommend 👍👍👍 Thank you 😁
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shearwater perfect for our family
Thank you for letting us stay at your lovely home it well suited our family & look forward to coming back next year regards Michael
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pack your floaties ☀️
Loved the house, upstairs has a bathroom, bar-fridge and private sitting area if someone needs extra space. Downstairs has everything you want and need. The place was easy to clean afterwards, everything was where we needed it to be. Plan your trip around the weather & tides, we did and had an amazing time. No complaints!! Thank you all involved. The nearby “Local” was a little overpriced for the quality of meals but had an excellent atmosphere, staff and cold drinks 🍻
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynette R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location, fabulous holiday
Shearwater was a home away from home, so spacious, extremely well equipped, perfect location for a family/friends getaway. Highly recommended.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirri H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hains
We really enjoyed our stay. Normally camping on the beach but with the wind predicted Shearwater was fantastic. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
10 Day Getaway
Great property in a great location. Thankyou for sharing your property. Everyone had an awesome break. Look forward to our next visit.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sanita M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay and everything we could of needed was there and then some more
We loved staying in your bright clean property and will definitely bool there again.:)
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Amy O.

Great
Great spot ! House had everything we needed and more .
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Sheridan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Homely, comfortable, central!
We stayed with two families of 4. There was plenty of space and everything we needed for our 4 night stay. We wish we could have stayed longer. There was a bit of confusion with our check in but Elspeth was very responsive and sorted it out very quickly. We would love to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week on Fraser
We had a lovely week staying at Shearwater. It is really well equipped and comfortable for a large group. The gas, solar and battery setup works a treat. We loved the extra touches like a small high chair, picnic plates and wine glasses, toys, games etc.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022