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Walk to beach, pet-friendly - Book now for March
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 430 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Buddina, QLD
- Mooloolaba Esplanade6 min drive
- SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium6 min drive
- Mooloolaba Beach11 min drive
- Caloundra, QLD (CUD)17 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Common spaces
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
About this property
Walk to beach, pet-friendly - Book now for March
Get comfortable and enjoy the extra room at this private place by the sea with separate entrance, walking distance to the beach, restaurants/cafe, cinema, major shops, Surf Club and public transport. Great open plan living in spacious air conditioned lounge, full kitchen, bedroom, shower and laundry facilities. Private enclosed courtyard with comfortable outdoor setting.
FREE WIFI
Watch the sun rise over the ocean or the sunset from Pt Cartwright. Great for couples, singles or business folk.
The space
Bedroom with comfortable queen size bed and fan and spacious cupboards, seperate shower and full laundry facility, seperate toilet. Air conditioned open plan living area with high ceilings and bifold doors opening onto your private courtyard with stylish outdoor furniture and shade umbrella . A bbq to compliment the experience. Fully equipped kitchen with coffee maker, double drawer dishwasher, stove, microwave etc. There is a computer work station for those needing one. Free wifi.
We now have have a sofa bed in the loungeroom. It has a double bed spring mattress. Perfect for an additional 2 guests.
Only a short distance from some favourite eateries - Kawana Hotel, Surf Club, or one of the many other cafes and restaurant in the nearby shopping centre
Guest access to 1A
Your home from home has private access via a lock box storing your key.
Other things to note!!!!
As we live so close to our beautiful expansive beaches, a walk, a stroll, a run, or a swim is sheer delight. Just ask that you rinse off surplus sand off your feet at the tap or outside shower to the left of the garage.
Your private accomodation has its own entrance, outdoor tropical bbq entertainment area for your sole use. The courtyard is fully contained. Your area is totally private with a seperate unit behind. We look forward to your stay.
IMPORTANT Note: the unit is the back half of a unit that has been divided into two separate and private spaces. Some noise travels through the adjoining walls from the front unit, and sometimes, the hot water may temporarily run out as it is shared between the 2 units.
Where you will be!!!
Buddina Queensland Australia
One road back from the beach!
This is a friendly neighbourhood, patrolled beach, close to all amenities. You have bbq’s and gym equipment overlooking the beaches and estuary at La Balsa. There is a coastal pathway all the coast and through rain forest extending to Caloundra in the south and right up to Pt Cartwright.
Public transport is at Kawana Shopping centre just 270m away enabling you to get to Noosa, the Glass House Mountains and Hinterland, beautiful Mooloolaba and Caloundra and so much more.
Other points of interest nearby
-Sunset / seafood cruises along the Mooloolaba Canals
mountain hikes and walk
Waterfalls
Sky walking
Big Pineapple
Sky Diving
Scuba diving
Boutique Breweries and pubs
Underwater world
Australia zoo
Strawberry picking
Go Karting
Skateboard parks
Eumundi Markets and more
Aquaplane rides
Tennis courts
Parks
Bike trail
Restaurants
Library
And more
Getting around:
You have many choices of transportation - private transport, bus, taxi, Uber, or walking ad everything so near. There is a train stopping at Landsborough with a connecting bus service. Please check schedules.
Just over an hours drive from Brisbane the Sunshine Coast is easily accessible and easy to navigate. Perfect for an action packed holiday or a quiet escape at any time of the year. Discover vast beaches, a thriving food scene and many natural treasures in the surrounding hinterland.
At your doorstep you may like to explore:
Buddina patrolled beach for swimming, surfing, stand up paddle boarding, fishing walking, watching the sunrise over the sea.
You have world famous Mooloolaba esplanade 5-10 minutes by car or 10 minutes by bus from Kawana Shopping World, with its restaurant, cafes, boutique brewery and pubs, parks and the popular newly refurbished Mooloolaba Wharf with cruises, restaurants, bars and buzzing atmosphere.
Pt Cartwright lighthouse- 2.5km walk along a beautifully boardwalk for walking running cycling, LaBalsa cafe is great value looking into the estuary. You can enjoy the panoramic views on f the whole Sunshine Coast from Coolum to the hinterland Glass House Mountains and across the harbour to Mooloolaba
Newly refurbished Kawana Shopping Centre - 270m with restaurants (Indian, Italian, Mexican, Asian, Western etc), cafes, major supermarkets - Aldi, Coles, Woolworths, and gold class cinemas.
Public transport from Kawana Shopping Centre
Coastal Pathway that runs along the coast and through rain forests through to Caloundra in the north and further south too. Popular for bike riding, running, walking strolling, birdwatching.
250m to the start of Kawana Parkrun- from in from of Surfclub
250m to Kawana Surf Life Saving Club
75km north of Brisbane, 40km south of Noosa, 40 minutes along scenic drive to the Hinterland and 20 minutes to beautiful Caloundra
30 minutes to Sunshine Coast Airport by car or catch a ride with airport transport
THINGS TO NOTE:
ACCESS: You have full access to the property. We are just a phone call or message away during your stay.
PARKING: There is plenty of street parking and you are welcome to park one car in the driveway.
INCLUSIVE: As hosts, we welcome all visitors. Overseas guests, people with disabilities, families, and LGBTQI+ friendly.
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.
NOISE: The property is in a peaceful quiet neighbourhood. To respect the peace of the community - we kindly request no loud music or loud parties. Noise curfew 10pm.
SECURITY DEPOSIT - A refundable security deposit of $400 may be taken as an authorisation hold 2 days prior to check out and released no more than 7 days later. Some or all of the security deposit may be captured if there has been negligent behaviour or intentional damage to the property.
EARLY CHECK-IN REQUESTS:
May be possible however we do recommend you to plan around a 3pm check-in. When your place is ready, we will let you know. If you require earlier access, consider booking the night before if available. If a guest is checking out on the day of your arrival, housekeeping needs time to prepare everything and we thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.
LATE CHECK-OUT REQUESTS:
May be possible depending on bookings and housekeeping schedules. Please reach out the day before check out to see if this is possible.
STARTER SUPPLIES:
We provide you with complimentary essential starter supplies for your stay. This includes shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toilet paper, and a few other items for your comfort. This is not intended to last for the duration of your booking but to avoid having to immediately head to the supermarket on arrival.
LINEN: We supply hotel quality linen and bath towels for your stay.
LONG STAYS:
All stays 14-28 nights must have a mid-stay cleaning service at an additional cost. This allows for our team to periodically clean, maintain, and inspect the property. This is non-negotiable.
CHECK OUT
We don't want you to do a long list of chores before you check out. We just kindly ask that you put back furniture the way you found it (only if somethings been moved), stack the dishwasher and put the rubbish out. Our cleaners will do the rest.
AGE REQUIREMENT:
We do request that adult guests are over the age of 25 years of age. 18-24 years are welcome if staying with other adults over 25 years of age. Children are welcome.
INFANTS:
PORTA COT - A porta cot is available upon request. This is used at the guests own risk. The owner and hosts do not accept any liability should anything occur during its use
For families traveling with infants, please note that you will need to supply linen. Due to the sensitive nature of precious baby skin and the detergents often used by large commercial laundries, it is much better for you to use fabrics that are familiar to your baby's skin to avoid any sensitivities or allergic reactions
MANAGEMENT FEE - this is our damage waiver to cover any accidental damages so you don't have to worry - see house rules for the details.
PETS: We are pet lovers and they are welcome upon application. The unit is suitable for 1 small dog. There is a small pet fee of $120 per stay.
- 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.
FREE WIFI
Watch the sun rise over the ocean or the sunset from Pt Cartwright. Great for couples, singles or business folk.
The space
Bedroom with comfortable queen size bed and fan and spacious cupboards, seperate shower and full laundry facility, seperate toilet. Air conditioned open plan living area with high ceilings and bifold doors opening onto your private courtyard with stylish outdoor furniture and shade umbrella . A bbq to compliment the experience. Fully equipped kitchen with coffee maker, double drawer dishwasher, stove, microwave etc. There is a computer work station for those needing one. Free wifi.
We now have have a sofa bed in the loungeroom. It has a double bed spring mattress. Perfect for an additional 2 guests.
Only a short distance from some favourite eateries - Kawana Hotel, Surf Club, or one of the many other cafes and restaurant in the nearby shopping centre
Guest access to 1A
Your home from home has private access via a lock box storing your key.
Other things to note!!!!
As we live so close to our beautiful expansive beaches, a walk, a stroll, a run, or a swim is sheer delight. Just ask that you rinse off surplus sand off your feet at the tap or outside shower to the left of the garage.
Your private accomodation has its own entrance, outdoor tropical bbq entertainment area for your sole use. The courtyard is fully contained. Your area is totally private with a seperate unit behind. We look forward to your stay.
IMPORTANT Note: the unit is the back half of a unit that has been divided into two separate and private spaces. Some noise travels through the adjoining walls from the front unit, and sometimes, the hot water may temporarily run out as it is shared between the 2 units.
Where you will be!!!
Buddina Queensland Australia
One road back from the beach!
This is a friendly neighbourhood, patrolled beach, close to all amenities. You have bbq’s and gym equipment overlooking the beaches and estuary at La Balsa. There is a coastal pathway all the coast and through rain forest extending to Caloundra in the south and right up to Pt Cartwright.
Public transport is at Kawana Shopping centre just 270m away enabling you to get to Noosa, the Glass House Mountains and Hinterland, beautiful Mooloolaba and Caloundra and so much more.
Other points of interest nearby
-Sunset / seafood cruises along the Mooloolaba Canals
mountain hikes and walk
Waterfalls
Sky walking
Big Pineapple
Sky Diving
Scuba diving
Boutique Breweries and pubs
Underwater world
Australia zoo
Strawberry picking
Go Karting
Skateboard parks
Eumundi Markets and more
Aquaplane rides
Tennis courts
Parks
Bike trail
Restaurants
Library
And more
Getting around:
You have many choices of transportation - private transport, bus, taxi, Uber, or walking ad everything so near. There is a train stopping at Landsborough with a connecting bus service. Please check schedules.
Just over an hours drive from Brisbane the Sunshine Coast is easily accessible and easy to navigate. Perfect for an action packed holiday or a quiet escape at any time of the year. Discover vast beaches, a thriving food scene and many natural treasures in the surrounding hinterland.
At your doorstep you may like to explore:
Buddina patrolled beach for swimming, surfing, stand up paddle boarding, fishing walking, watching the sunrise over the sea.
You have world famous Mooloolaba esplanade 5-10 minutes by car or 10 minutes by bus from Kawana Shopping World, with its restaurant, cafes, boutique brewery and pubs, parks and the popular newly refurbished Mooloolaba Wharf with cruises, restaurants, bars and buzzing atmosphere.
Pt Cartwright lighthouse- 2.5km walk along a beautifully boardwalk for walking running cycling, LaBalsa cafe is great value looking into the estuary. You can enjoy the panoramic views on f the whole Sunshine Coast from Coolum to the hinterland Glass House Mountains and across the harbour to Mooloolaba
Newly refurbished Kawana Shopping Centre - 270m with restaurants (Indian, Italian, Mexican, Asian, Western etc), cafes, major supermarkets - Aldi, Coles, Woolworths, and gold class cinemas.
Public transport from Kawana Shopping Centre
Coastal Pathway that runs along the coast and through rain forests through to Caloundra in the north and further south too. Popular for bike riding, running, walking strolling, birdwatching.
250m to the start of Kawana Parkrun- from in from of Surfclub
250m to Kawana Surf Life Saving Club
75km north of Brisbane, 40km south of Noosa, 40 minutes along scenic drive to the Hinterland and 20 minutes to beautiful Caloundra
30 minutes to Sunshine Coast Airport by car or catch a ride with airport transport
THINGS TO NOTE:
ACCESS: You have full access to the property. We are just a phone call or message away during your stay.
PARKING: There is plenty of street parking and you are welcome to park one car in the driveway.
INCLUSIVE: As hosts, we welcome all visitors. Overseas guests, people with disabilities, families, and LGBTQI+ friendly.
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.
NOISE: The property is in a peaceful quiet neighbourhood. To respect the peace of the community - we kindly request no loud music or loud parties. Noise curfew 10pm.
SECURITY DEPOSIT - A refundable security deposit of $400 may be taken as an authorisation hold 2 days prior to check out and released no more than 7 days later. Some or all of the security deposit may be captured if there has been negligent behaviour or intentional damage to the property.
EARLY CHECK-IN REQUESTS:
May be possible however we do recommend you to plan around a 3pm check-in. When your place is ready, we will let you know. If you require earlier access, consider booking the night before if available. If a guest is checking out on the day of your arrival, housekeeping needs time to prepare everything and we thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.
LATE CHECK-OUT REQUESTS:
May be possible depending on bookings and housekeeping schedules. Please reach out the day before check out to see if this is possible.
STARTER SUPPLIES:
We provide you with complimentary essential starter supplies for your stay. This includes shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toilet paper, and a few other items for your comfort. This is not intended to last for the duration of your booking but to avoid having to immediately head to the supermarket on arrival.
LINEN: We supply hotel quality linen and bath towels for your stay.
LONG STAYS:
All stays 14-28 nights must have a mid-stay cleaning service at an additional cost. This allows for our team to periodically clean, maintain, and inspect the property. This is non-negotiable.
CHECK OUT
We don't want you to do a long list of chores before you check out. We just kindly ask that you put back furniture the way you found it (only if somethings been moved), stack the dishwasher and put the rubbish out. Our cleaners will do the rest.
AGE REQUIREMENT:
We do request that adult guests are over the age of 25 years of age. 18-24 years are welcome if staying with other adults over 25 years of age. Children are welcome.
INFANTS:
PORTA COT - A porta cot is available upon request. This is used at the guests own risk. The owner and hosts do not accept any liability should anything occur during its use
For families traveling with infants, please note that you will need to supply linen. Due to the sensitive nature of precious baby skin and the detergents often used by large commercial laundries, it is much better for you to use fabrics that are familiar to your baby's skin to avoid any sensitivities or allergic reactions
MANAGEMENT FEE - this is our damage waiver to cover any accidental damages so you don't have to worry - see house rules for the details.
PETS: We are pet lovers and they are welcome upon application. The unit is suitable for 1 small dog. There is a small pet fee of $120 per stay.
- 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.
Property manager
Meredith
Premier Host
Languages
English
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About the area
Sunshine Coast
Located near the beach, this apartment is in Buddina, a neighbourhood in Sunshine Coast with great shopping. Shoppers can check out Mooloolaba Esplanade, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Mooloolaba Beach and Bulcock Beach. NightQuarter and The Wharf Mooloolaba are also worth visiting.

Buddina, QLD
What's nearby
- Kawana Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- Point Cartwright - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
- Mooloolaba Esplanade - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
- SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
- Mooloolaba Beach - 11 min drive - 5.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Coffee Club - 7 min walk
- McDonald's - 12 min walk
- Kawana Waters Surf Lifesaving Club - 8 min walk
- Jamaica Blue - 10 min walk
- Muffin Break - 8 min walk
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Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Check-in
9.4/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
22 Jan 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Tracey H.
8 Oct 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice for short stays
Tracey H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Wendy W.
27 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet Friendly Convenient Location
Wendy W.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Simon P.
22 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simple clean good location
Simon P.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lissa P.
29 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dog heaven
Lissa P.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
marla w.
21 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and easy neat space loved it Thank you 🌟
marla w.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
jessica i.
14 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful getaway
jessica i.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Diane B.
21 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place
Diane B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Gerhard S., Brisbane
9 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Gerhard S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
ruth c.
30 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great stay
ruth c.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Melissa H.
19 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was lovely, beautiful little deck with surrounding gardens, great for a short get away.
Melissa H.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Annette F., Bargara
9 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great central location
Annette F.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Maddie B.
5 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay close to shops and dog beach
Maddie B.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Julie C.
18 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Julie C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
TRINA D.
16 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communicators
TRINA D.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Fiona M.
4 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great location and very pet friendly with courtyard.
Fiona M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Melanie B.
14 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Melanie B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
David K.
23 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we were looking for.
David K.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Joanne P.
29 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Joanne P.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nicole I.
11 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great couple stay with pet
Nicole I.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
6/10 Okay
William H., South Yarra Australia
11 Aug 2023
Liked: Check-in
Location good
William H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Melissa T.
22 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Get Away
Melissa T.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sandy C.
15 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little hidaway
Sandy C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Patrick M.
23 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection
Patrick M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jac M.
21 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Small Couple's retreat.
Jac M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
About the host
Hosted by Meredith

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