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Fraser Island Classic Beach House - 1 minute to the beach

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Lower deck dining area
Downstairs main dining area on deck
Downstairs deck
Lower deck 'outdoor kitchen' and wall TV
BBQ and sink downstairs with bar fridge

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedroomsSleeps 12100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Happy Valley/ Fraser Island, QLD
  • Eli Creek
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Central Station
    ‪80 min drive‬
  • Lake McKenzie
    ‪105 min drive‬
  • Hervey Bay, QLD (HVB)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Fraser Island Classic Beach House - 1 minute to the beach

Key Features:
1. Two level house with an open tropical beach architectural style to catch the sea breeze
2. Large deck, upstairs verandah and private balcony off main bedroom to catch the sea breeze.
3. Fully enclosed large yard.
4. Silent 24/7 solar power (no generator noise at night).
5. Five minute walk or one minute drive to Eastern Beach.
6. Bar, store, fuel and restaurant located straight across the road at the Fraser Island Wilderness Retreat. Closest home to facilities at the Retreat.

Beach House Style
Fraser Island Holiday Home is a self contained tropical style beach home centrally located at Happy Valley on World Heritage Listed Fraser Island. The open design captures the sea breezes. The home features expansive timber decking, french doors and expansive enclosed lawn area safe for children . Extensive use is made of polished Fraser Island Satinay hardwood flooring. Hear the surf roar as you fall asleep and the birds chirp as you wake up!

Number of Guests
The home suits large groups, perhaps 2 families wishing to share (1 upstairs and 1 down). It sleeps up to 12 people comfortably in 9 beds across 5 bedrooms. There are kitchen and bathroom facilities upstairs and down, including 2 toilets.

Layout
The bedroom configuration is:
Bedroom 1 - queen bed (upstairs) - sleeps 2
Bedroom 2 - queen bed (upstairs) - sleeps 2
Bedroom 3 - single bunk (upstairs) - sleeps 2
Bedroom 4 - 2 single bunks (downstairs) - sleeps 4
Bedroom 5 - double bed sleeps 2.
Cot available by prior request.

Solar Power
The home uses a silent, eco-friendly solar power system. Please do not overload with additional appliances such as hair dryers or car fridges. Showers and cooking facilities are gas fueled.

Facilities
Facilities include Satellite TV, DVD, stereo speaker, board games, books, washing machine, external gas BBQ, large dining table and ample parking.

What to Bring
Guests should plan to bring their own food and toiletries. A store, restaurant, bar and fuel are all available in Happy Valley if you do forget anything. Guests also need to bring their own linen (sheets & towels only). Other bedding such as pillows cases, pillows, mattress protectors, doonas and blankets are all provided. The nearby Fraser Island Wilderness Retreat hires linen by prior arrangement.

Location
The holiday home is situated in the beautiful little village community settlement of Happy Valley, about 1/2 way up the Great Eastern Beach of Fraser Island. There is a 200m boardwalk to the famed Eastern Beach. Happy Valley is enclosed by a dingo fence to ensure the safety and security of small children. The yard surrounding the home is also fully enclosed

Noise
Out of respect for others guests are asked to please minimise noise after 10pm with 'lights out' by 11pm. The home is primarily designed to accommodate families rather than students, parties or fishing groups. Wedding groups are welcome.

Management
The holiday home is maintained to a high standard by people who live in Happy Valley. They are easily contactable and readily available should guests need anything. Fraser Island Holiday Home is a self clean ('leave it as you find it') property. Cleaning products are provided. Guests should dispose of any household rubbish at the nearby rubbish tip on departure (due west).

Activities
A large wall map is provided upstairs to help you plan your daily adventures. Popular activities on Fraser Island include fishing, swimming, sun-baking, four wheel beach driving, sightseeing, fresh water lakes, rain forest viewing, trekking, bird watching, scenic flights, whale watching & (byo) canoeing. Nearby attractions include Lakes Wabby and Garawongerra, the Maheno Ship Wreck, Eli Creek, Rainbow Gorge and the spectacular palms in Yidney Scrub rainforest. Happy Valley is the starting point for the epic 90 km long 'Great Walk' through the 'Valley of the Giants' and terminating at Dilli Village.

Booking
It is a requirement that the person making a booking must be a resident guest, not acting for a third party.

Minimum Stay
The minimum stay at Fraser Island Holiday Home is 4 nights.

Property manager

John Scougall
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Three night minimum stay. Curfew (noise down after 10 pm) Lights out by 11pm Return key before departure
Close windows and lock doors when going out for the day

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Maheno

Located in K'gari, this holiday home is on the beach. River Heads Ferry Dock 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.
Map
Happy Valley/ Fraser Island, QLD

What's nearby

  • Eli Creek - 20 min drive - 5.6 km
  • The Pinnacles - 49 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Lake Wabby - 60 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Central Station - 80 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Lake McKenzie - 105 min drive - 36.1 km

Getting around

  • Hervey Bay, QLD (HVB) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Satinay - ‬91 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fraser Island Classic Beach House - 1 minute to the beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fraser Island Classic Beach House - 1 minute to the beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fraser Island Classic Beach House - 1 minute to the beach?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Fraser Island Classic Beach House - 1 minute to the beach located?

This K'gari holiday home is on the beach, steps 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

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 88 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nikki S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best family holiday
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurtis W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas 24
We had a great time here. House was just right for all of us. Perfect location. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Classic beach house
Over all a pretty well presented house, we all loved staying here and would recommend it to anyone. The outdoor shower is a great touch and was very useful, the only thing id change is update the cookware but very minor in the scheme of things Great communications between owners and management and had any troubles sorted very quickly and seemed like nothing was too much trouble
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Most Incredible Place on K'gari
This is the most fantastic family home, in the best location on K'gari - central to all amazing locations on the island. Very family friendly, plenty of well fenced yard for the children to enjoy the outdoor games.John was a pleasure to deal with, quick responsiveness and very friendly when answering queries. We all decided that we won't be staying anywhere else on our annual K'gari trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family friends trip
Great property
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4x4 Trip
Was an awesome basecamp for a week of 4wdriving
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in a lovely location.
My family and I had a great time on our recent holiday to the Fraser Island. The house had everything we needed and made for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. I’d recommend this property to anyone thinking of visiting Fraser Island.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great place for a bunch of blokes to make a base and enjoy the fishing
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

GAYE P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happiness at Happy Valley
We all loved the house which we booked for our son’s wedding, great outdoor kitchen on the downstairs deck. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Awesome spot
We had a great stay in happy valley, had rubbish weather every day so staying out on the deck as a bit of a hub was great for everyone to catch up have a good yarn, plenty of room around the place and Kev was super helpful making sure we had plenty of power with the rainy weather and really looked after us, would 100% love to stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Perfect for our group. Loved the downstairs deck and yard. Location was amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday House
This property was ideal for our needs. It comfortably housed 3 families. The beds were comfortable and house well stocked with utensils and cleaning products. Location was great. Communication excellent. When we weren't out exploring we were on the deck. Overall a terrific place to stay. We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Would definitely stay again
Wonderful property. Central to everything. Convenient to store beach and inland tracks to cross Island.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Perfect property for what we wanted - BBQ area and outdoor space was fabulous. Love watching the resident goannas in the garden.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Holiday
The place was great, the BBQ was hard to light, burners wouldn't light.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

CAMPBELL W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic week away.
Heaps of space for the kids. Outdoor kitchen was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lil O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best island getaway house on K'Gari
Great location, perfect house for families to stay together. Very spacious ,had everything we required for a comfortable stay. Beds were really comfortable too. The Manager is extremely helpful and friendly. The house owner John is very responsive and communicates well. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Billy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic for families
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Great facilities & location. All rooms were cool enough except the double bunk room.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy in Happy Valley
We had a wonderful time staying at the property. John was lovely to deal with and incredibly helpful. Very convenient next to the pub/fuel and essential items available. The house was huge with plenty of room to spread out with 10 guests & a nice yard for outdoor games. We will certainly be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

cassandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
K’Gari stay
It is a great house with plenty of room for family everything clean and tidy. Easy to contact and the house keeper is great to have a chat with everyone was very friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome spot
Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

bruce m.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Happy Valley Accommodations
Great set up - house equipped well hand plenty of space for a 10 person stay without getting in each others way!! Great location and facilities across the road so convenient. Recommended for a group trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Damien R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach house for group trip
We had 9 friends stay here as a boys weekend. Great location. house has a great beach house vibe and it's easy to hang out down stairs with the extra fridges, bbq and toilet. Good set up with both showers upstairs and downstairs. Happy Valley pub and shop across the road that makes it easy. Would stay at again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paul
Bad weather, good house
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by John Scougall

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John was born an raised at nearby Hervey Bay. He has a lifelong love of Fraser Island. He has enjoyed renovating this property into a classic beach home with distinctive Australian style and generous use of timber and galvanised iron features.

Why they chose this property

It's a fun distinctive beach house like no other!
Fully enclosed large yard
Close to ocean beach
Two stories to catch the breeze
Large block with single dwelling
Close to facilities such as bar, store, fuel and restaurant
Value for money
Location, location, location!
Read the reviews!

What makes this property unique

Silent 24/7 solar power (no generator noise at night)
Large deck, upstairs verandah off kitchen and one private balcony
Open tropical architectural style to catch the sea breeze
Large lawn area for children to play
Closest home to facilities at the Retreat
Nearby ambulance station located in Happy Valley provides peace of mind.

Languages:

English, French

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests