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Christmas available - Walk to beach, pet-friendly

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TV
Beach nearby
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Hair dryer, towels

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 430 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Buddina, QLD
  • Kawana Beach
    4 min walk
  • Muffin Break
    8 min walk
  • Palmwoods Station
    19 min drive
  • Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast)
    13 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Christmas available - Walk to beach, pet-friendly

Your private place by the sea with private seperate entrance, walking distance to beach, restaurants/cafes, shops, cinema, major shops, surf club and public transport. Enjoy private bedroom ensuite, lounge with sofa bed if needed. Has tropical outdoor entertainment and bbq area. Fully enclosed. Free wifi access. Watch the sunrise over the ocean or take in the sunset from Pt Cartwright lighthouse. Great for couples, singles or business folk.

Think of this unit as a pet friendly motel room with its own private secure backyard.

Step up (2 steps) to the deck area and relax on the 2 seats with a wine and your pooch after a walk along the beach. Cook up a BBQ and eat alfresco in the tropical garden.
* 2 seater dining table outside and another 2 seater dining table inside.
* Secure back yard with small garden.
* BBQ
* Sink with hot and cold water for washing up.

You can prepare some basic meals or take advantage of your proximity to the Kawana Shopping Centre, Kawana Surf Club and all the dining options at Mooloolaba.

* Living space/Kitchenette:
* There is a leather look couch/sofa bed.
* There is small table with 2 chairs for dining
* TV which you can cast from your phone to or watch free to air tv.
* There is an alcove with simple kitchen bits.

Kitchenette amenities include:
* Bar fridge
* Toaster
* Kettle
* Sandwich press
* Small microwave
* Some glasses, plates and cutlery.
* Tea, coffee and milk supplied to get you started.
* Dish washing liquid and dishcloth


Where you sleep:
* There is a queen bed with bedside tables and lamps - linen supplied.
* There is a split system AC in this room and a TV ( not a smart TV).
* There is a sofa bed which would be suitable for 2 children or one adult. It is a sofa bed so not as comfortable as a proper bed. When opened up it fills the little living area.
* There is a small wardrobe to put some clothes.
* There is a sliding door out to a little deck in the backyard with plantation shutters for privacy.

Bathroom
* There is a large en-suite attached to the bedroom with a shower.
* Shampoo, conditioner and body wash supplied to get you started.
* There are 2 toilets in the property.


Important notes about the property
* This little budget friendly unit is at the back of the property and shares a wall with the front unit. While the shared wall has been sound proofed you can still hear people talking in the adjourning room and the sound of running water from the shower and washing machine at times. The front unit is also holiday accommodation managed by us.
* The kitchen sink is outside on the back deck.
* There is a small meal prep area. We do not supply a cooktop and no pots and pans.
* There is no onsite parking but plentiful street parking.
* There is current construction work occurring on the street. Work is scheduled to finish at the end of 2024.
* You have to walk down the side of the property along a pebble and paved pathway to reach the unit.
* There are not blackout blinds.
* There is no washing machine.


Your unit has a private access via lock box key, located at the left hand side of the unit at the second wooden gate with seperate entrance from the owners, for your exclusive use of your rooms and outside deck and paved area, in fully fenced area. You will get your personal private code to the lockbox on date of arrival.

Neighbourhood
This is a friendly and safe beach and neighbourhood area close to all amenities. You have public exercise equipment and BBQs overlooking beaches or estuary.
Public transport is at Kawana Shopping Centre - just 270m away, to get you to famous Noosa, pristine Hinterland and beautiful Mooloolaba or Caloundra and so much more.
Other points of interest nearby:
- Sunset / Seafood cruises along the Mooloolaba canals
- Sky diving
- Scuba Diving
- Glass House Mountains
-Mountain Climbing
- Sky walking
-Big Pineapple
- Australia Zoo
- Strawberry Picking
- Go Karting
- Aqua Plane rides
- Eumundi Markets
- Sea Life
- Tennis Courts
- Parks
- Coastal walking and bike trail
- restaurants
-boutique breweries
- Library and much more.

You have many choices of transport
Private transport, taxi, bus, Uber, Didi or walking. Nearest train station is Landsborough with connecting bus service.

Just over an hour’s drive from Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast is easily accessible and easy to navigate. Perfect for an action-packed holiday or quiet escape at any time of year. Discover vast beaches, a thriving food scene and many natural treasures in the surrounding hinterland.

At you doorsteps you may like to explore
- Buddina patrolled beach (200m) for surfing, stand up paddle boarding, swimming, fishing, walking and watching the sunrise over the sea.
- You also have World famous Mooloolaba Esplanade- 5-10min drive by car, or 10mins by bus from Kawana Shopping World with its restaurants, cafes, bars culture and the popular newly refurbished Harbour Wharf with cruises, restaurants and bars with a buzzing atmosphere.
- Pt Cartwright lighthouse (2.5km) and popular cafe along beautiful boardwalk used for walking, running or cycling . You can enjoy the panoramic views of the whole Sunshine Coast from Coolum to the hinterland Glass House Mountains and across the harbour into Mooloolaba.
- Kawana shopping centre (270m to newly renovated Centre) restaurants (Indian, Italian, Mexican, Asian, Western etc) cafes, major supermarkets (Coles, WoolWorths and Aldi's) and Gold Class cinemas
-Public transport (from Kawana Shopping World)
-Coastal Pathway nearby that runs through local beach forest all the way through to Caloundra in the south. Popular for bike riding, running and walking track. Lovely for bird watching too.
- 250m to start of Kawana Parkrun
- 250m to Kawana Surf Life Saving Club
- 75 minutes north of Brisbane, 40 min south of Noosa, 40mins to Hinterland and 20mins to Caloundra
- 30mins to Sunshine Coast airport by car or catch airport bus.

As we live so close to our beautiful expansive beaches, a walk or run or swim is a sheer delight. Just ask you to please rinse surplus sand off your feet at the outside tap or there is an outdoor shower at the wooden gate, before entering unit.
Your private accommodation has a seperate entrance, and outdoor tropical bbq and entertainment area for your sole use. This area is fully fenced. It is totally private and attached to a home for you to relax and enjoy. We look forward to welcoming you to all the Sunshine Coast had to offer.

PETS - are welcome upon application. The unit is suitable for 1 small dog.
We charge an additional fee of $40 per stay. We do ask that dogs don't sleep in the beds or get up on the lounges.

Photo ID and a selfie - we do kindly request the person booking sends a copy of their ID and a selfie via the platform message thread once the booking is confirmed.

IMPORTANT note - you may read reviews relating to noise being heard from the adjourning unit or running out of hot water. We have taken major steps to address this and installed sound proofing in the walls as well as a seperate hot water service. You can however still hear when someone showers or runs the washing machine. We really hope you find our little unit the tranquil escape we intended it to be.

SECURITY DEPOSIT - Please be advised that we take a refundable security deposit of $400. This is taken as an authorisation hold on the card you booked with 2 days prior to check out and released once the cleaners have attended after check and no later than 5 days later.
- No noise after 10pm and refrain from causing disturbances to the neighbours to avoid having them complain to local authorities.
- Strictly no parties allowed. Infringement on this rule may result in eviction without refund. Any additional time for the housekeepers to attend or inspect the property outside of their usual cleaning will result in additional administrative fees.
- If there is any damage to the property please inform the host ASAP as additional charges may apply.
- No pets allowed on the property. Additional charges may apply to those who ignore this rule.
- In the event that keys are lost/ damaged/ locked inside the property any time during your stay or check-out, we may need to call a locksmith and additional expenses will be charged to your account. If the cleaner’s or property manager’s schedule is affected by this, further charges may apply.
- Check-out time is 10am. If the cleaner is not able to clean on time, a delayed entry fee may apply. If you require late check-out, please contact the host 72 hours before check-out and we’ll do our best to accommodate your request.
- If you leave any items behind by accident, we are happy to post them back to you. However, we will need to compensate our housekeepers or managers for the postage fee and their time.
-We provide toiletries to get you started. Feel free to visit the nearest grocery store should you wish to restock for yourself.
- Take care of the property and avoid making a mess within the premises. Leaving dishes unwashed or having food items out in the open tend to attract pests and insects that may require pest control. This may be charged to your account as applicable.
- Smoking inside AND OUTSIDE the property is strictly prohibited. Charges may apply for additional cleaning and deodorisation of the property.
- Excessive use of utilities such as water, electricity, and WIFI may result in additional charges.
- Where a porta cot is provided, this is used at the guests own risk. The owner and hosts do not accept any liability should anything occur during its use.
- Only guests on the original booking may stay overnight.
The shopping around this apartment building gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Kawana Beach. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the apartment.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, balcony, and sofa bed
  • Free WiFi
  • 6 minutes by car from Mooloolaba Esplanade and 11 minutes from Mooloolaba Beach
This apartment offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Sunshine Coast apartment is smoke free.

Property manager

Meredith

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

General

  • Unit size: 323 sq ft (30 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 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
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

118723

Christmas available - Walk to beach, pet-friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kaye C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tracey H.

Nice for short stays
This is as described in the ads, we just found the cleanliness not as good as it could be, but other than that it was great and an awesome location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

ruth c.

Liked: Cleanliness
great stay
everything was great except the walking down the side to get to unit. hard to bring our belongings and one of our guest had a wheely walker. It was difficult for her to walk on the gravel. perhaps the pathers could be together in a straight line and not apart. This would also be good for bringing things in. overall it was a happy stay
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pet Friendly Convenient Location
Great little 2 room accommodation located close to beach and shopping. We loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lissa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dog heaven
Great place to stay with a dog. Lots of dog friendly cafes, and beaches on your doorstep. Bed extremely comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Wendy S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty and cramped
The floor was dirty when we arrived which we had to clean. Then we were told to put the bins out. Insulted by being told to leave the place neat and tidy which we always do. Access was appalling through two gates and down a narrow path with no lights. Further blocked access when neighbours parked enormous boat on driveway and we had to push through wet bushes to get to our room. Nothing was done about it. We were not told prior to check in we had to park on the road. I would not reccomend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Small, tidy, modern Kawana Getaway - pet friendly
We stayed 3 nights, during Easter school holidays. 2 adults, 1 teenager and our dog. Property is small but clean and modern. Combined living, dinning area plus kitchenette in one room, plus master bedroom with large en-suite (shower and toilet), separate second toilet. Kitchenette has microwave, cutlery and crockery, but no stove or oven. Sink is (weirdly) outside. Basics like coffee, tea, longlife milk, salt, pepper, gladwrap, provided. Fold-out couch ok. No air-con in living area, ceiling fan only. Bedroom air-conditioned. Bed comfortable. En-suite not separated by a wall, so you're effectively sitting in the middle of the bedroom when you use toilet (no biggie). Linen and towels provided. Built-in cupboards, with extra sheets and blankets. Shower good, soaps/shampoos provided. Private courtyard behind, with small covered patio and paved area. BBQ and outdoor dining table. Clothesline. No grass for puppy. Lighting for back area is problematic, on a sensor, keeps turning off while you're out there. But there are torches and candles you can use. Property is part of a larger house, but completely separate. Parking is on street. Patrolled beach accessible from the next street over, <5 mins walk. Access to off-leash beach at Buddina also very close. Kawana shopping centre, with Woolies/Coles, coffee shops and takeaway options also within walking distance. Didn't appreciate host trying to sell us pillows through Stayz private DMs. All in all, nice spot, would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

marla w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and easy neat space loved it Thank you 🌟
We had a lovely time
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Fiona M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and very pet friendly with courtyard.
A lovely clean and comfortable stay, with a great private courtyard and comfortable bed in a quiet street close to shops and the beach. Really great for humans and pets alike. The only downside was that it advertised a kitchen when there wasn't one, except, fridge, microwave and outdoor BBQ, which was communicated after booking was made. However, overall, a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simple clean good location
Enjoyable stay would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoying Buddina
We enjoyed our stay in this accommodation. The venue is very well situated and close to the beach, shops and food areas. Buddina is a great spot for both humans and dogs. There are leash off beaches as well as patrolled areas for families. The house itself was large enough for the two of us and our two medium sized dogs. There would be little room for additional guests though. Our dogs are happy to hang around us and so they did not need a large area to run around in and thus, were happy outside on the deck. We did not realise that there was no grass though and this was a bit of a shame for the dogs. For the humans though, the deck area is very private and we felt very secluded in the lovely garden. We knew there was no full kitchen but if we went again we would take my daughter’s advice and would take the air fryer to add variety, as we spent a lot of money eating out in the end. We would also take extra microwave containers, so that we could eat in more. I think we would choose to go back to this venue though as, on the whole, considering accessibility and price, it was a good place to stay. It was clean and tidy and easy to keep in good order.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Had a great stay! The unit isn't super fancy but has everything you need at a reasonable rate and fantastic location. I hired and ebike and had the best time riding along the coastal pathways.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

TRINA D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great communicators
Communication was excellent. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette F., Bargara

Liked: Cleanliness
Great central location
Was easy to check in, nice comfy little abode with court yard, close to a beautiful beach and shopping, easy to find and access out to main road. Lovely and clean, we will return another time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little hidaway
Lovely little place, my husband is not good on his feet, but we managed, the shower was very slippery, I needed to put the foot mat down in the shower, was afraid of falling, a hand rail in there would be a definite help. But yes we also loved the location, thank you very much to our hosts. Sandy Church.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Small but has everything required and close to beach, walking paths, shops and places to eat.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

William H., South Yarra Australia

Location good
The location was good Bathroom was clean & good Bedroom bed & linen very good We found it difficult in the living kitchen area and size of the apartment
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection
Beautiful little spot. Everything was so easily accessible. Communication was so quick making everything very easy. 10/10
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little place
Myself and dog Tammy enjoyed our stay. Near shops and beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerhard S., Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
The unit is great and easy access to the beach. Has everything you need for a weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Get Away
This cozy and beautifully laid out unit was perfect for a couple nights away from the busyness. My dog and I walked the beach plenty, to the shops for dinner and home again. All within easy walking distance. Such a homely feel, welcoming hosts and well communicated, easy to follow arrangements. Th k you!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mel L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location Location Location !!
We loved our stay in this cute little studio for 10 days. The BBQ was a bonus, we could ride our bikes along the beachfront, walk to the shops, cinema, eateries. We felt very safe in our secluded garden. For us, the best part was being able to stay with our cat - he travels with us full time - he slept in the garden during the day and only had to worry about the odd bird annoying him. We would definitely stay again.🤗 communication was excellent.- the bottle wine was also a winner .. Thankyou for having us.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Nice tiny place in a great location. Very close to the beach. Meredith was very quick to come back to us when we had any questions and check in was a very smooth process. Loved staying at this little gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

jessica i.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful getaway
Great location, great hosts, had all the comforts of home in a beach get away
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great couple stay with pet
The accommodation was clean, fresh and beautifully styled. It had everything we needed for a short stay where we are out for most meals. The outside of atio was private and lush and safe for our small senior dog. The dog friendly beach was great and a short walk from our accommodation. Great place for couples and a small dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023