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Maheno Cottage "Tanaka" (Northern)
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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Fraser Island, QLD
  • Eli Creek
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • The Pinnacles
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Lake McKenzie
    ‪100 min drive‬
  • Hervey Bay, QLD (HVB)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Maheno Cottages "Tanaka"

“Tanaka" is 1 of 2 self-contained cottages nestled into the hillside at Yidney Rocks, overlooking 75 Mile Beach on beautiful K'Gari (Fraser Island).

** Please see separate listing for Maheno Cottage “Yenningee Bora” if you wish to book both properties for larger groups up to 18 guests**
https://www.homeaway.com.au/holiday-rental/p9178746?uni_id=4437832

With uninterrupted ocean views, the Maheno Cottages are perfectly located approximately half-way up the east coast of K'Gari (Fraser Island). This location enables visitors who wish to explore the island the ability to do day trips both north and south, taking in all that K'Gari (Fraser Island) has to offer: beaches, lakes, creeks, rainforests, 4x4 tracks, sand-blows and endless scenery. Having undergone extensive renovations, the property owners have spared no expense in ensuring guests have all the creature comforts of home.

The Northern Maheno Cottage, “Tanaka” (the name of the Japanese Captain of SS Maheno when it ran aground in 1935, just north of Yidney Rocks), is a 3 bedroom cottage, sleeping up to 10 people.

The Cottage has full ocean views from a large elevated timber deck, complete with a huge 8-10 seater timber table and large stainless steel outdoor BBQ with kitchen servery - perfect for alfresco dining. A short 40m walk provides direct access to the beach.

Walking through the front sliding glass doors (complete with CrimSafe screens) into the Cottage, you step into a spacious open-plan living/dining area. The lounge room has a large 3m x 3m L-shaped lounge, complete with a 43” television and huge ceiling fan. With high-raked ceilings, the spacious living area takes full advantage of the ocean views and breeze. The dining room adjoining the lounge room hosts an 8-seater kitchen table.

The 3m x 3.5m L-shaped kitchen comes fully equipped with all modern appliances: oven, gas cook-top and range hood, large fridge/freezer, microwave oven, kettle, toaster, and all kitchen crockery/utensils. Further down the hallway you will find a large, modern bathroom (complete with shower, toilet and vanity). With fantastic water pressure and constant hot water heated from the Solar Arc hot water system on the roof (backed up with instantaneous gas), showers will always be hot and enjoyable.

The large main bedroom sleeps 4 people (1 queen bed and 1 king single bunk bed) and has a sliding glass door (with CrimSafe screen) stepping out onto it’s own deck with ocean views. Bedroom 2 has a queen bed (sleeps 2). Both rooms have high-raked ceilings.

Bedroom 3 has 2 single bunk beds (sleeps 4). All bedrooms have 2 port racks, ceiling fans, smoke alarms, security/fly screens and roller blinds on all windows and privacy locks on all doors. All beds are complete with brand-new innerspring mattresses, linen, pillows and blankets.

A third (covered) private deck is provided to the rear of the Cottage (together with an extra fridge/freezer), providing a further entertaining area on those days when the south-westerlys are blowing!

Added Extras:

* ALL BED LINEN IS PROVIDED - bedsheets, pillows, blankets and bath towels
* 24 hour power (48v solar panel battery system) with back-up generator
* Separate (shared with adjacent Cottage) amenities block with a further 2 toilets and 2 showers
* Communal laundry room with top-loader washing machine and external clothes line
* Parking for 2 vehicles and hoses to wash down your vehicles
* External power point to charge your car fridge
* Fully screened (front and back doors have additional CrimSafe)
* Fully insulated walls and ceilings
* Large fish cleaning area and filleting benches (with water connected for wash down)

The Location:
World Heritage listed K'Gari (Fraser Island): the largest sand island in the world. Four-wheel drive through thick, lush rainforest to explore hidden lakes and discover endless tracks.

Conveniently located approximately half-way up the eastern coast of the Island, Yidney Rocks is regarded by many as the ‘jewel’ of the Island, providing ideal access both north and south. Close to many of the Island’s highlights, Yidney Rocks is the perfect base to head north and explore the likes of Eli Creek, Maheno Shipwreck, Indian Head and Champagne Pools. Heading south will take you to Lake Wabby, Eurong and across the Island to Central Station and Lake McKenzie. Alternatively, take the short 40m walk down to the beach and spend your days fishing, right on your doorstep. From the front deck, immerse yourself with breath-taking sunrises over 75 Mile Beach and during whale-watching season (August to October), watch some of the 7000 humpback whales pass through for their annual migration.

Happy Valley is located only 1km away, providing access to full Telstra coverage, fuel, shop, pub and restaurant.

Property manager

Lisa

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view
Barbecue grill

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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Maheno

Located in K'gari, this holiday home is on the beach. Maheno Shipwreck and Maheno Wreck are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at River Heads Ferry Dock and Great Sandy Straits Marina. Jet skiing, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Fraser Island, QLD

What's nearby

  • Eli Creek - 24 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Maheno Shipwreck - 40 min drive - 10.1 km
  • The Pinnacles - 52 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Central Station - 76 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Lake McKenzie - 100 min drive - 35.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Satinay - ‬96 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Maheno Cottages "Tanaka" pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Maheno Cottages "Tanaka"?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Maheno Cottages "Tanaka"?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Maheno Cottages "Tanaka" located?

This K'gari holiday home is on the beach, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) 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

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 121 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 121 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Central and views from the deck
Great central place to stay with amazing views
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maheno Cottage Stay
Had an absolutely wonderful time, the cottage was great, clean and had an amazing view.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
A great stay once again :)
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property in a great location.
Fantastic location overlooking the ocean. Close trip to Maheno wreck & Eli Creek. Property is very spacious and well looked after. We had a brilliant weekend. Property is clean and well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing as always
The house was clean, beds were great, kitchen very well equipped and great location for exploring the beautiful island that is Fraser
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and hosts
Great spot and house. Only had one small issue and quickly sorted over the phone. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot, would love to stay again
Everything was amazing. We will definitely be back
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise on K’gari
Fantastic house for 2 families. Property was clean and tidy. Location was great just 6kms south of Eli creek. The second shower and toilet was very useful. Sitting on the front deck watching the surf was very relaxing. We will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a great place to stay!
We spent 8 nights with 2 families (5 adults, 5 kids). The space was perfect. Kitchen well equipped. The outside 2nd bathroom was a great addition. The fire pit was a wonderful nighttime gathering. The sound of the ocean every night. Morning coffee overlooking the sea from the porch. Great central location to travel the island. Washing machine was great midweek to do a towel wash. Caretakers were friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damien D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great location, everything clean and functional. Really easy and stress free. I really liked the bbq.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Felt like home
Loved our stay, only thing that let down the location was house busy the road is directly out the front of the cabin. People continually get bogged there and prevented us from leaving on two occasions. Apart from that the cabins are awesome and felt like home. Would be ideal if a cordless vacuum was available to help manage the sand.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
family trip away
2 families of 5 stayed here for a week. what a great location , nicely furnished , comfortable beds, amazing bathroom , plenty of utensils and cooking equipment supplied
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephnie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yidney Rocks
We loved staying 14 days in this beautiful property and hope we are welcomed back again in the future.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great position
Rooms 2&3 are a little tight with no where really to put your clothes & stuff. The kitchen could do with a few more utensils. Third world problem I know but scissors a bread knife a casserole dish and maybe a sandwich press would make for variety in meal prep. But hey great spot, love the fish cleaning area and fire pit
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Long weekend trip away in a fantastic spot. We ul normally do a week at Orchid beach or eurong each year but didn't last year so this was a nice long weekend trip to get out Fraser fix
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

andre D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Andre
10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing holiday
We stayed in both houses for a week, and couldn’t have asked for a better location. The house was very clean, well appointed and as described. We had a few small issues that were immediately rectified and the owner was very responsive. Would highly recommend and can’t wait to return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome accomodation
Awesome location .. neat and tidy .. everything you need We absolutely loved our stay and will be back for sure
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great place to stay
Fantastic property for family. Well appointed kitchen, extra bathroom was appreciated, such a convenient location for exploring the island. Comfy beds, extra fridge outside and right on the beach. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot
Love being able to look at the water & watch whales going past from front deck. Well supplied kitchen. Close to shop for emergency supplies. No where to put clothes in bedrooms as port racks needed to store crates with pantry items.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott T., Brisbane australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing trip
Great as always
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fraser Island Getaway
Everything you could need for a great Fraser Island Getaway. Perfect central location for easy 4wd travel to all of the East Coast sites. Inclusive of a great front deck for taking in the morning sunrise and nightly BBQ.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot with everything you need
We loved our stay. The house is clean and very well equipped. The kitchen had lots of plates, cutlery and containers for storing food while there. It’s so great that it has the laundry facilities when travelling with a family. We also loved the extra fridge on the back deck. Location was on the left side of the road so not complete beach front as I had imagined, but the view and location was still a favourite spot and we would, and have recommend it to others since.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect location on the island to access all the main sights easily. The property itself accommodated us all easily meeting all our needs. The parking was a little tricky but manageable if skilfully done. I would stay here again and highly recommended it.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alanna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot with all the amenities
What a great place in a great location. Loved our stay here. We hired both cottages since we had two family’s of 4 and it was ample space. The location was great and just a short stroll down to the beach, 5 min drive to happy valley. We were concerned about it not having a dingo fence but in our 5 night stay we didn’t see a single dingo near our accommodation. We loved it and will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lisa

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English