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Shearwater - Spacious family holiday rental

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On the beach, sun loungers
On the beach, sun loungers
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5 bedrooms, travel crib, free WiFi
Foosball, books
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

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Fraser Island, QLD
  • Popular LocationEli Creek23 min drive
  • AirportHervey Bay, QLD (HVB)68 min drive
  • Popular LocationCentral Station81 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake McKenzie106 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.

Shearwater - Spacious family holiday rental

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 spare mattresses plus two divans, the house can expand to meet the size of your family.

Pillows, blankets, under blankets, duvets and duvet covers are provided. You will, however, need to bring your own linen. If travelling from interstate or overseas, sheets and towels can be conveniently hired from the Fraser Island Retreat.

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 12 and there is crockery and cutlery to support 12 as well.

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 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 (though none is currently provided) 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 family numbers swell past 10.

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

The house is solar powered, with a back up generator that automatically starts when the 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 Happy Valley Wilderness Retreat on the road to Lake Garrawongera. 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 FRASER ISLAND
The beach is the main road on Fraser Island, so a four wheel drive vehicle is essential for visiting Shearwater Fraser Island. 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
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower only
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Foosball table on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkeling 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
  • 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

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 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

A car is required for transportation 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 neighborhood

Maheno

Located in K'gari, this vacation 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. Be sure to check out 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
  • The Pinnacles - 49 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 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Shearwater - Spacious family holiday rental located?

This K'gari vacation home is 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 mi (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

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rod Squad, Fraser Island 2022
We were very satisfied with everything about the property, especially its location, as we fished mainly north of here in past years, so this year we had less travelling time up and down the island. We found the main kitchen/family room to be very spacious and ideal for our group of 6 (fishermen), and very well equipped with everything needed, especially the fridge/freezer space. The solar/power supply was fine, even with a lot of overcast days during our stay. Would definitely recommend this place to others. Regards, Mike Higgins
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joellyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location
Absolutely loved our stay… Great location, caught plenty of fish, and the owner was absolutely lovely to deal with .. Highly recommend this place
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Glen B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Photos do not depict the layout and house could have been cleaned much better by last tenant
As above
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shearwater with 10 ppl
Great location. Loads of pantry staples supplied. Truely caters for 2 big families with great fridge space and room to spread out. (Minor issue - cordless vacuum doesn’t hold charge)
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

paul f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing week
Very well appointed
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness
my holiday at shearwater
excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hayley B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect holiday
The property was fantastic, large enough for 10 people to comfortably fit. Well equiped house to suit every age. Easy access to the beach and inland tracks. Communication with owner was excellent and a small issue that we had was taken care of very quickly. Made for a very memorable first time on Fraser
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shearwater
Great location, house had everything we needed with little extras throughout. Would definitely recommend to other other families.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth P., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Fraser delight
We truly enjoyed our stay. Such a great place to relax and enjoy Fraser.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I totally enjoyed and highly recommend staying here. We were impressed with the facilities was so close to the beach the house was amazing and Elspeth was great and very informative. We would come back fun was had by all Thanks for an amazing stay :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michaela L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Fraser Beach House
Great beach house in a perfect spot in Happy Valley. So well equipped with everything you could possibly need.

10/10 Excellent

Claudia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
This property was such a fantastic holiday house! Plenty of space for all guest, clean and tidy and was very family friendly. Will definitely book again
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
SHEARWATER
Property was exactly as described. Great for the six of us. Had everything that we could possibly need.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephnie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Fraser House
We just spent a week at Shearwater and loved it. The house was clean and the beds were wonderful (I took my mattress topper and didn't need to use it). The house is by far the most well stocked house we've stayed in on Fraser. We didn't miss the TV and our kids enjoyed learning some new games from the toy library.

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shearwater oddessy
Don't think I could find a better place to stay on Fraser . Plenty of beds ,3 bathrooms, and all that you could possibly think of was there . A better stocked kitchen than home . Easy to keep clean and so quiet .We'll be back . Thank you for sharing your piece of paradise with us .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020