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Enjoy the waterfront and outdoor activities while staying at our place!

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9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 590 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Lota, QLD
  • Manly Boat Harbour
    3 min drive
  • Lota Takeaway
    11 min walk
  • Brisbane Lota Station
    8 min walk
  • Brisbane, QLD (BNE)
    28 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.

Enjoy the waterfront and outdoor activities while staying at our place!

This 1950 fisherman cottage has been nicely renovated to modern standard though it is not a luxury place, it is nice, clean with all modern amenities. Having a bbq in the front garden watching the water is a beautiful experience.
The main bedroom is spacious with a queen size bed, the second bedroom contains 2 single beds and there is a sofa bed in the entrance lobby.
There is one bathroom with a shower.
The living area is a big open space with:
Big couch
Dining table for 6
Pool table
Big flat screen with NETFLIX
The kitchen has all the essentials

NOTE: Please be aware that we renovated this 70 years old house quite nicely, nevertheless in very strong storm rains, some water pressurized by the wind will be getting into the living area just around the back door, not at all in the other parts of the house.

In the shed guests can use:
4 adult bicycles, 1 junior bicycle
1 double sea Kayak
3 single sea kayaks

The train station is just under 15 minutes' walk to go to Brisbane CBD or to the Gold Coast.
From our house you can cycle, walk or run following the waterfront to Manly and Wynnum and enjoy the Manly market on Saturdays/Sundays.
Lota creek is also a beautiful Aussie bushwalking experience, the track starts from Brenda's little foot Bridge on Bowering Street, under 10 minutes' walk from our house.
Right from the front of your doorstep from Queen Victoria boat ramp, there is 2 hours kayaking in one direction in the famous Tingalpa Creek.
There are 2 nice playgrounds and parks for children nearby, one facing the front of the property for toddlers and little kids and another one under 10 minutes' walk for older kids. Opposite the park for older kids, there are 2 fish and chips and burger shops Lota Takeaway and Bart’s Place.
The Royal Queensland Yach Squadron in Manly is 15 minutes' walk, it is a Sailing Academy and offers a wide range of nationally recognised learn to sail and sailing related courses in both dinghies, keelboats, multihulls and boards.
Moreton Bay Day Cruises departs from William Gunn Jetty Manly.

WE PERFORM THROUGHOUT CLEANING AFTER GUESTS CHECK OUT.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Moreton Bay. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Manly Boat Harbour and a few minutes from Moreton Bay
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Valerie de Baritault

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Video library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Cycling on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 969 sq ft (90 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Enjoy Waterfront Outdoor Activities While Staying our Place Lota
Enjoy Waterfront Outdoor Activities While Staying our Place
Enjoy Outdoor Activities While Staying our Place House
Enjoy Waterfront Outdoor Activities While Staying our Place
Enjoy Outdoor Activities While Staying our Place House
Enjoy Waterfront Outdoor Activities While Staying our Place
Enjoy Outdoor Activities While Staying our Place

Enjoy the waterfront and outdoor activities while staying at our place! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephan E.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved it
Great hosts, amazing area and enjoyed our time😎😎
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good area and acommodation.
Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved Lota
Check in was easy, our first night was comfortable. Next morning however, we woke to some kind of bugs taking over the second bathroom. We sprayed the area, cleaned, they continued to invade. The owner was made aware, we were told to spray, that these things happen in Australia. Second bathroom became unusable for the remainder of the week. The owner lives on site, so we thought they might come deal with the pest situation, they did not. We left the property one day early. Lota is a charming town, absolutely worth visiting!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Andrea P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Three friends interstate get together
Enjoyed our stay in this little cottage. It was a nice place to come home to at the end of each day of outdoor activities in the beautiful greater Brisbane area. Great location with many beautiful walks close by and beautiful scenery. The host was easy to communicate with and check in was easy. Comfortable beds. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Little house
Small house, but clean and neat. kitchen is well stocked, would love a microwave though. Property manager was great and happy to fix any issues we had.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we were looking for
From arrival to departure everything was made easy. Location was perfect for what we needed, house was clean, comfortable and affordable. Our host Valerie was very accommodating and no request seemed to be a problem. It's definitely not your five star accommodation but the property is clean, in a quiet neighbourhood and the train station is within walking distance. With the water just across the road having kayaks and bikes supplied that can be ridden for miles along the waterfront were a definate bonus. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Duane D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty good
Everything went well for us. Never got a chance to use the available kayaks, but having a launch across the street is great. As a birder, the park across the street was also great. A bit odd not having a light in the bathroom with the shower,but we managed.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family-friendly, quiet, and comfortable
My family and I (family of four) had a great month-long stay in this property. The location is great, with plenty of nearby playgrounds for kids (including one just across the road). The house was clean and had plenty of towels, sheets, and kitchenware (though there was not a microwave during our stay, so we borrowed one from family). It is small but has plenty of room for four people (including a full bathroom with shower, sink, and toilet as well and a half bath with toilet and sink). The owner was very easy to communicate with and even gave us an extra night free when our travel plans changed. The neighborhood is quiet and great for walks along the Esplanade or the mangrove walk around Lota Creek. Excellent if you are a bird watcher or like to canoe! It was also wonderful to be walking distance to the train for easy access to the city.
Stayed 31 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Leigh D., Cairns

Liked: Cleanliness
Handy to Chandler Swimming Complex
The property is a quaint cottage but it has everything you need and more. A pool table, bikes & kayaks. Valerie the host is so lovely and flexible. We didn't get to use all of the activities as we were out most of the days but it is lovely to come home and be able to cook. The little touches like extra toilet paper, washing powder, glad wrap, coffee, sugar and much more. Thank you Valerie for the lovely stay and the late check out.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

kim y., Bendigo

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent seaside holiday
My son and i stayed at this property, it had everything we needed plus more! Very comfortable, we were concerned with no aircon in the main living space but the big fan did a great job and an aircon wasnt needed :)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Hallur Thor S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and relaxing
We liked the location and it was fantastic to have access to boats and bicycles! The property is nice and clean, with all the basic supplies. Yes, it would have been nice to have a dishwasher, as we stayed for a full week, but we managed :) Many thanks to the hosts!

10/10 Excellent

Anne T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Restful
Wonderful quiet neighborhood. Lots of outdoor options.

8/10 Good

Darren J.

Lovely space, great position, quiet. Worked well for our family.
Aeesome supply of extra facilities, bikes, canoes, board games and netflix.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tara R.

Great little cottage to use as a home base!
Hosts were fantastic on arrival, giving a tour of the cottage and outlining local points of interest. Summer is warm and the cottage is basic but does have a great fan, a/c and a breeze. Also ensure that bug spray is used for sand flies. A wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Annette G.

Home away from home
Love this little home. Very comfortable and clean. The only thing missing is an extra mirror and covered car parking. Would definitely come back a third time
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

sandy S.

Quiet with all the necessities
Perfect for kayaking just over the road, or a short drive to the Manly yacht club where there is a ramp.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018