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Dragonfly Cottage Springbrook

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Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Private kitchen
Outdoor dining
Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Springbrook, QLD
  • Purling Brook Falls
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Springbrook Research Observatory
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Springbrook National Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Dragonfly Cottage Springbrook

Situated right at Purlingbrook Falls, you're only minutes away from breath-taking lookouts and national park rainforest, Dragonfly cottage is a fully self contained cottage nestled in the rainforest, yet a short walk away from Springbrooks best attractions. The walking trails on your doorstep take you to a magical world through rainforest, from the spectacular lookouts above the falls, to longer trails that run under the falls and down to Warringa pool, a beautiful spot for a swim or picnic.

Of course the cottage is fully equiped with all the usual facilities like an LCD TV, Bluray player and Bluetooth dock as well as a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, oven, microwave and coffee plunger. There's also books on the area and Australian habitats and wildlife and activities for the kids. You can spend hours relaxing on the huge raised covered deck overlooking Kuralboo creek and it's surrounds, with outdoor heating and a 4 burner gas barbecue. Here you'll most likely meet a number of our local visitors including a family of Kookaburras, lorikeets and rozellas.

Springbrook and its surrounds are truly inspirational. You may like to relax and enjoy the atmosphere, check out the views, indulge at the local cafes, treat yourself to a massage and visit the nearby winery. Perhaps you fancy a walk under the rainforest canopy, past ancient tress, streams and waterfalls and swimming in a pool of clear cool mountain water or seeing the milkyway sparkle in the dark skies of the mountain. Nature lovers will appreciate the myriad of bird and animal life they come accross, including paddymelons, king parrots, crimson rosellas, rainbow lorikeets, kookaburras, water dragons, possums, goannas, blue crays and the occassional black cockatoo. Artists and photographers are drawn to the local arts and crafts scene and make the most of Springbrooks lush landscapes, perfect to photograph, sketch or paint. With little light pollution Springbrook is a great location for star gazing on a clear night. And just down the road there's Springbrook Observatory, that offers night tours on the weekends. Keen cyclist will appreciate some of the best riding that the hinterland has to offer. Whether it's the challenging 8 km climb up Springbrook road, or the quiet country lanes, it's a unique experience.

The cottage is ideal for a couple seeking a quiet intimate getaway with all the facilities you need on your doorstep Park the car when you arrive and you won't need it till you leave! Families seeking a unique nature experience will appreciate the cottage, with lots of activities and adventure for the kids (there's even a skate park a short walk away) and plenty or relaxation for mum and dad. The cottage is also great for Birdwatchers, bush walkers and cyclists.







Property manager

Peter Sabulis
Premier Host

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Springbrook

Springbrook is home to this cottage. Boomerang Farm Golf Course and The Glades Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Springbrook Research Observatory and Skirmish Gold Coast. Crystal Creek Miniatures and ISKCON New Govardhana are also worth visiting.
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Springbrook, QLD

What's nearby

  • Purling Brook Falls - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Springbrook Research Observatory - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Canyon Lookout - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Springbrook National Park - 13 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Lamington National Park - 82 min drive - 75.5 km

Getting around

  • Varsity Lakes Station - 51 min drive
  • Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Springbrook Shop & Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lamington Teahouse - ‬60 min drive
  • ‪The Hunted Cafe - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Fudge Shop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dancing Waters Cafe - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Dragonfly Cottage Springbrook have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Dragonfly Cottage Springbrook pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dragonfly Cottage Springbrook?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dragonfly Cottage Springbrook?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dragonfly Cottage Springbrook located?

Situated in Springbrook, this cottage is steps away from Gondwana Rainforests of Australia and Purling Brook Falls. Springbrook Research Observatory and An.Ki.Da Nature Refuge are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rod C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Return to Springbrook
The property is a short walking distance to one of the more famous waterfalls (Purling Brook), the small shop/restaurant/bar, and the Dancing Waters Café. BTW, those two are the only places that provide meals for the whole of Springbrook, though you can get a coffee at the Fudge Shop. Everything is provided in the house, and the rear deck is great for fine days and warmer evenings. The rooms and fittings are comfortable, certainly not luxurious, but the house is built for walkers and for those who want to relax. Winter will require all three heaters at full blast. Clearing the leaves from the roof and gutters is needed. A visit from the owner or the agent will locate and fix a couple of minor problems with the bathroom door handle and the audio playback unit. For many years, I stayed at Noonameena, near the Information Centre, but that place is now a private home. Dragonfly Cottage is not as remote, and is a place in wish to relax after some walks. Definitely recommended for its position. The only view is to the creek below the property, and depending on the amount and quality of the hooch one drinks, a bunyip may be detected, for no particular reason.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot and great accommodation
Clean, tidy, comfy and beautiful spot. plenty of heating the kitchen had everything we needed
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful stay
Our stay was everything we needed, it was so peaceful and beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Jenni S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Avoid if dust, mould and damp concern you
The cottage is in an amazing location if you enjoy wildlife and has a fabulous natural history library, but be prepare for the reality of living in a rainforest. Its damp and dark and hard to keep clean. We left before half way through our stay because the smell in the bedrooms was too musty for us and we knew more rain was coming. The owners thought the smell may relate to new carpet in bedrooms, but either way, we found it pretty overwhelming.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So Quiet!
What a wonderful place to get away to. Beautiful little house in quiet bushland and literally a couple of minutes walk to the Purling falls. The host is lovely and has the home fully appointed for a wonderful stay. Highly recommended for a peaceful getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maura C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful mountain escape
Lovely property close to walking tracks & regularly visited by a variety of beautiful birds. Charming frog orchestra in the early evening contributed to a wonderful stay. The only problem was unexpected heatwave, with Temp much higher than forecast. An effective fan would have been useful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb location
We enjoyed every aspect of our stay. Not only was the house well equipped it also contained extensive information about the local area. It was also very homely, with a range of books on flora and fauna, games, and DVDs. The house backs onto rainforest and Purlingbrook walks and picnic areas are accessed across the road. We would highly recommend a stay at Dragonfly and will no doubt make a return visit. Kerry
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vivian L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
dragonfly cottageso peacefu
so peaceful. too short We stayed to nights Loved thé bird life Coffee shop wandering Waterfalls and views We thought the frogs might keep us awake with their loud chorus- but absolutely not It was all glorious- loved the art and ceramics too. So many high points Viv and Steve
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Peter D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Three Night Stay
Excellent location in a beautiful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice & comfortable. Lovely beds. Nice and warm
Very comforyable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A welcome getaway
This was a perfect cottage to stay in, and enjoy a well deserved 3 days away. The location was excellent, 5 minute walk to Purling Brook Falls & 15 minutes drive to the other walk’s & lookouts. The cottage was clean, with a well equipped kitchen & really comfortable bed after the spectacular walks. Perfect place to de-stress! The parrot’s & possum were an added bonus. Would highly recommend this property for those who want a relaxing time away.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stella V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
This was our 2nd stay. It is so well equipped and had lovely comfy items in it. Love the location close to o e waterfall & cafes. The daily visits from the cockatoos. You forget that you close to city because it’s so tranquil
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

laurence P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private party
My wife and I invited her sister to come with us to celebrate her 80th. For her it was magic to excape the hustle and bustle of the Gold Coast and enjoy the serenity of your little cottage where we were unaware of any neighbours except for the occasional visits of 3 white cockatoos, 1 King parrot, 3 currawongs and 1 scrub turkey. Very pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage stay
Beautiful place to stay, just needs some upgrades in bathroom
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony H., Brisbane Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommended
Well presented, fairly priced, with one of the best location on the mountain. We throughly enjoyed our stay. Thanks Peter.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Isobel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very pleasant stay.
The cottage is as described on the Stayz website. Very well appointed with abundant wildlife close by.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Jessica P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet
Property was clean & tidy. Good location for walks. Only negative is couldn’t see a smoke alarm in the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Annalin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2 day getaway
We enjoyed our stay, property was perfect size for a couple. The area was amazing and we are keen to return for more exploring in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Melinda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend get away
Terrific location , very clean and Peter responsive to email and helpful in answering questions, checkin easy Being an asthmatic I found the carpet difficult in the bedrooms ( despite it being spotless) wildlife wonderful- frogs calling at night
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful place
We have had the most beautiful stay at Dragonfly Cottage. The owners of the cottage have thought of all the lovely touches- like games, movies, super comfy beds, colouring ins for the kids, snacks, seed for birds and more! The cottage is close to the gorgeous walking tracks and waterfalls. The cottage has a lot of wildlife visit as well which was very special. Thank you for an amazing stay, we thoroughly enjoyed our trip! Thanks for all the love and care you've put into making Dragonfly Cottage such a comfortable and pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Regi D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and ambience
Everything about the beautiful Dragon Fly cottage was exactly as described in the listing. We enjoyed the cottage on both sunny and rainy days. A short walk for sunset drinks at any of the 3 lookouts.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable, well equipped and close to nature.
We loved this well equipped cottage and it’s proximity to nature walks and waterfalls. It truely is a comfortable, private retreat. We couldn’t get the wifi to work but that was the only negative we had. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great base for exploring the parks
Dragonfly is a comfortable , warm, well equipped base for exploring the many Springbrook walks & attractions. Recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Linda O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the visiting wildlife and the walk to Purlingbrook Falls.
Nice and comfy. East communication with the owner. We have stayed twice and thoroughly enjoyed our time away. Looking forward to returning ASAP.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Rebecca Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting.
Wonderful base for days of bushwalking. Comfortable bed, well fitted out kitchen and amenities. Heating via heaters, no wood stove. Lovely, we will likely return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

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Hosted by Peter Sabulis

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