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Duckbills Cottage has the convenience of town living but with rural nature feel

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Dining
Room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Maleny, QLD
  • Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Maleny Dairies
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Caloundra, QLD (CUD)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Large Single Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

About this property

Duckbills Cottage has the convenience of town living but with rural nature feel

If you are wanting an experience more than just accommodation Duckbill’s is the place for you. BBQ outdoors and sit around the wood fire pit surrounded by rainforest trees alongside the Obi Obi creek. Or else take a flat, easy walk into town to many enjoy the Maple Street vibe with cafes, boutiques, gift shops, restaurants, wine bar and pubs.

Duckbill’s lies across the creek to the Maleny Showgrounds – close to skateboard ramp and the local swimming hole in the Obi Obi creek.

180-degree views of creek with rainforest trees, on the edge of the Obi Obi Creek which is home to Australia’s highest density of platypus. If you are lucky, you may even see them from the comfort of your bed in the early hours or on overcast days! Ideal for birdwatchers and nature lovers to watch for platypus swim in the Obi Obi creek from the deck and the fruitbat migration at sunset and sunrise.

Enjoy the live music festivities at Maleny Lane on a Friday night, Sunday markets or events at Maleny showground. With the Brouhaha Brewery next door Duckbill’s is perfectly located for the best of both worlds weekend experience.

Long an eyesore and in poor condition, the owners have lovingly restored the cottage with reclaimed and recycled material to live the ethos of treading lightly in our beautiful environment.

Property manager

Sally Petersen
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
Property Registration Number None

About the area

Maleny

Maleny is home to this cottage. Some of the area's popular attractions include Australia Zoo and Aussie World. Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World and Maleny Cheese are also worth visiting.
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Maleny, QLD

What's nearby

  • Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Maleny Dairies - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Lake Baroon - 11 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Australia Zoo - 17 min drive - 18.7 km

Getting around

  • Landsborough Station - 18 min drive
  • Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brouhaha Brewery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Monica's Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sarah's Unplugged - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Maple 3 Cafe - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Duckbills Cottage has the convenience of town living but with rural nature feel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Duckbills Cottage has the convenience of town living but with rural nature feel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Duckbills Cottage has the convenience of town living but with rural nature feel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Duckbills Cottage has the convenience of town living but with rural nature feel located?

Situated in Maleny, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Maleny Dairies, Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World and Wootha Valley Nature Refuge. Gardners Falls and Glasshouse Mountains National Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rain Forest
Neat and tidy Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Nice stay, but a bit pricey
The cottage is situated close to the Obi Obi Creek and has beautiful views to a lush tropical garden and the creek. Is is in any case right next to the pretty busy main road. The cottage is nicely decorated, even though refurbishment was somewhat cheaply done and without too much (technical) expertise. So nice to look at but with some flaws here and there, including a slight smell of mold, a dishwasher that does not work well, a small bathroom, a difficult exit to enter the main street by car, etc. Communication with Sally and information provided was very good. And also very kind that she provided us with wine and sparkling, cheese crackers, tea and coffee, very thoughtful. Overall a nice place to stay, a kind host and just a short stroll into town, which is great, but rather pricey for what you get.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kahu H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Denise R.

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

About the host

Hosted by Sally Petersen

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests