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Shearwater - Spacious family holiday rental in Happy Valley

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Fraser Island, QLD
  • Eli Creek
    21 min drive
  • Maheno Shipwreck
    38 min drive
  • Lake McKenzie
    106 min drive
  • Hervey Bay, QLD (HVB)
    69 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.



During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Seventy-Five Mile Beach. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Seventy-Five Mile Beach and a 1-minute drive from Hammerstone Sandblows
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Elspeth Murray

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Blender
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • No lifts
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Water tubing 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Energy-saving switches

Policies

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

  • 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
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
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

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

Shearwater - Spacious family holiday rental in Happy Valley Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clayton B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great accommodation and location
Location is perfect and it had everything we needed and more for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
best holiday ever
What a beautiful family welcoming home! We had the most wonderful time and the location of the property to all the attractions on Fraser Island is just perfect!! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway
Our stay at Shearwater was amazing! Great house in a great location. Plenty of activities provided for the kids to do without needing technology! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing.
Thank you for such a wonderful stay at your beautiful home in Happy Valley. We had the best holiday ever. The house was amazing, spotless on our arrival. Had everything we needed and literally everything was a breeze from start to finish. Elspeth was wonderful, house amazing. Not a single complaint. We will be back, next year, and every year thereafter.. thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rahn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family home!
The house was fantastic. It was well equipped with everything you needed and more. The kitchen had more than enough utensils and pots pans ect. And the house was stocked with loads of board games. Great dinning area inside and outside by the bbq so nobody ever had to cook alone. Only a short 5 minute walk down to the beach was a treat, and the shops and pub 1 minute down the road. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

byron p.

Liked: Cleanliness
family getaway
it was a great place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

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