Eighteen Mile Homestead ~ escape from hustle & bustle!

Darlington, Queensland
$451 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 7

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Country House

Property Type

Sleep 15

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

The Homestead is a spacious and family-friendly holiday retreat, just 90 minutes from Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Nestled in the delightful Lost World part of Scenic Rim QLD, it offers the perfect getaway for relaxation and nature immersion.

Privately positioned in the heart of a 500-acre property, the homestead is surrounded by captivating mountains and a meandering, invigorating river— all waiting to be explored by guests.

Eighteen Mile Cottage (sleeps 4) is also an option on the wider property for guest bookings: Eighteen Mile Cottage - river access with breathtaking views! - Darlington | Stayz

For more than 50 years, the property owners ran a dairy farm before transitioning to beef cattle farming and fodder cropping, which still continues in the surrounding paddocks today. Occasionally, guests have the opportunity to observe farm activities during their stay.

The homestead is conveniently located approximately 5 km from an entrance to Lamington National Park, offering fantastic opportunities for picnicking, rock-hopping, swimming, and exploring the natural beauty of the region.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    7 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden
  • POOL/SPA

    Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books DVD Player Games Stereo Table Tennis TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Toys Highchair
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevator (single Level Property) Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 02:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 15

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Catherine H.

    Submitted Apr 15, 2026

    Stayed Apr 10, 2026

    This is our second stay at this property. It is spacious, clean and very well stocked with everything you could need.The pool and deck area is lovely and the location is a lovely peaceful area that is quiet and private.Highly recommend

  • Robert G.

    Submitted Jan 28, 2026

    Stayed Jan 23, 2026

    Amazing house, beautiful location, and great host. Pool, Ping Pong, Bushwalks and creek swims. Perfect weekend getaway.

  • Jo M.

    Submitted Jan 21, 2026

    Stayed Jan 14, 2026

    Very welcoming hosts. The house was very well equipped with kitchen items, toys, linen. Plenty of room for large families or friend groups. Enjoyed the stay and surroundings very much.

  • Richard B.

    Submitted Jan 14, 2026

    Stayed Jan 8, 2026

    The property was ideal for our family gathering comprising 14 people aged from 3 to 81The pool and Pergola were a feature as was the games room

  • Kim M.

    Submitted Dec 8, 2025

    Stayed Dec 5, 2025

    The property was perfect for our large family group. Plenty of space to relax and play. The separate sleeping wings of the house were especially suited to our needs. The pool and outdoor seating area were fabulous. The kitchen and BBQ area were set out well and easy to use. Communication with the host and contact once we arrived was friendly and full of information. We will definitely be going back for another stay.

  • Jenny T.

    Submitted Dec 5, 2025

    Stayed Nov 21, 2025

    House was fab , our kinda era !! pool was great, outside area perfect for our group.Beds were also comfy

  • Amanda B.

    Submitted Nov 16, 2025

    Stayed Nov 14, 2025

    The house was so welcoming, spacious and had absolutely everything we needed and more for our girls weekend away. 7 of us enjoyed every minute. Relaxing by the pool on the outdoor deck was so relaxing.

  • Catherine H.

    Submitted Oct 26, 2025

    Stayed Oct 24, 2025

    What a lovely property. So well stocked, they’ve thought of everything! Lovely deck and pool area. Spacious house with plenty of room for all the family. Very clean and well maintained. Great quiet location surrounded by nature. Thank you for a lovely stay

  • Lecia S.

    Submitted Oct 22, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    We loved our weekend at Eighteen Mile Homestead! Super family friendly, relaxed vibe, no stress and so so much to offer

  • Katrina B.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    This is a great property - it was our 3rd time staying with our group of friends. There is lots of space and the kids loved the pool. We will definitely stay again.

  • Doug C.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    From check in to check out such a seamless process. Don't let the brick veneer fool you as it was well kept, homely and warm. It was a perfect place to share as a group with two separate living areas, a well stocked kitchen, good warm bedding and The place was super clean with all the add-ons including board games, ping pong table, pantry items and firewood. We would definitely come back and would work for a large group and still be very comfortable.Thanks for having us!

  • Carolyn B.

    Submitted Sep 9, 2025

    Stayed Sep 6, 2025

    Wonderful property for a big family gathering. Too cold for the pool but a lovely bbq and fire pit. Very well presented and clean and they had everything you could want from kids games, dvd’s, a fully stocked kitchen with all utensils, pots, plates, glasses and cutlery you could want.Only guests with Telstra got phone reception but it was lovely to escape from being on ones phone all weekend. Highly recommend staying here!

  • Rebecca B.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    Lovely host and lovely property, well equipped and very clean. Everything we needed for a family weekend away, the hike to the ridge was great though longer than anticipated! Thanks for having us.

  • Heidi F.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    We (9 girlfriends from uni days - very long standing friendships) recently stayed at Eighteen Mile Homestead for our annual catch up and everyone said how great the accommodation was. The house is big, really well laid out for groups and was really clean and well cared for. Everything we needed (outdoor fire pit), well located kitchen close to eating area so the cooks could still chat and be close to the action and a great sunken lounge for games and laughs was there. We didn't use the pool (winter) but the outdoor deck in them morning sun was fabulous. Thanks Robyn for providing such a great home for us and we are pretty sure we'll be back (the locals at the Rathdowny Pub said we were welcome next year)!

  • Doug M.

    Submitted May 25, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    A couple, their adult children and spouses and four grandchildren spent a wonderful long weekend.The very well-equipped and spacious house made it easy for the ten of us to enjoy being together and apart in small groups.We cooked a number of meals including a three-course birthday roast dinner. Highly recommended!

  • Jacqueline M.

    Submitted May 18, 2025

    Stayed May 16, 2025

    We loved our stay at the homestead. The children enjoyed running around outside playing games and swimming in the pool. We all enjoyed the firepit and sitting on the deck watching the wildlife.

  • Lianne S.

    Submitted Apr 10, 2025

    Stayed Apr 4, 2025

    Loved the house, cozy and comfortable. Plenty of room for everyone. Fully stocked with all appliances and plates etc

  • Bradley C.

    Submitted Feb 16, 2025

    Stayed Feb 14, 2025

    Good property for a small getaway with friends.

  • Joanne T.

    Submitted Feb 11, 2025

    Stayed Feb 7, 2025

    we celebrated a girlfriends 50th birthday. what a wonderful property with everything we needed in a beautiful country town. We’ll be back!

  • Emma C.

    Submitted Jan 22, 2025

    Stayed Jan 17, 2025

    The home was spacious and clean with a gorgeous outlook. A perfect place to connect for a group of 12 people. The pool was great and kept us mostly occupied but we did wish there was a pub or market close by. We appreciated the easy check in, communication and cleanliness of the home.

  • Jo F.

    Submitted Jan 12, 2025

    Stayed Jan 10, 2025

    Absolutely loved our family stay at 18 Mile Homestead. So much room, everything you could want for a large family getaway in a perfect location. Lovely welcome from Jan and great communication.

  • Richard C.

    Submitted Jan 11, 2025

    Stayed Jan 4, 2025

    Wonderful location for adults, children and pets. Everyone had an area they could enjoy and the dogs loved running around. The games and kids toys were also a hit. The family all loved it

  • JAN H.

    Submitted Dec 11, 2024

    Stayed Dec 6, 2024

    We had our family Christmas weekend here at 18mile Homestead. It is sooooo good. It has everything ! The kids did not get out of the beautiful pool all weekend. We had a fire pit both nites even though the weather was very warm. So fun roasting marshmallows. A clean running creek was a great adventure for us all through the day. The house has everything too - you do not want for anything.

  • Annette S.

    Submitted Nov 26, 2024

    Stayed Nov 22, 2024

    Eighteen Mile Homestead was a total home away from home. Spacious and comfortable with every convenience we could wish for. The beauty of the district, complete with all the country sounds of birds and cattle, plus no phones or internet, made it a wonderful retreat from the busy city.

  • Jack N.

    Submitted Nov 3, 2024

    Stayed Nov 1, 2024

    Lovely property. Loved the interior, kitchen was very well equipped, the whole outdoor setup with the pool and deck is a dream, and the fire pit sustained many a conversation. Had a great time and thank you very much

  • Frances L.

    Submitted Oct 31, 2024

    Stayed Oct 25, 2024

    Superior home with all amenities you could wish for. Plenty of space, both inside and out. We enjoied our stay immensely.

  • Nick Y.

    Submitted Oct 17, 2024

    Stayed Oct 13, 2024

    A great place for a family to stay as there is plenty of space inside the house and the outside area. Our family group was 7 adults and 5 children from 8 to 2. The place allowed people to enjoy some space when required but to be together for some great fun. We did bring toys but there were plenty there for all tastes: the dress up box provided much fun for the kids imaginations. There were plenty of birds and also saw kangaroos amongst the cattle. All in all a great getaway - the kids especially were not happy to leave.

  • Katrina B.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    We had a great weekend away with family and friends. The kids loved swimming in the pool even though it was still a bit chilly, and the adults loved sitting on the deck watching. The house is very spacious for a large group. This is our second time staying at Eighteen Mile Homestead and we will book again.

  • Tom E.

    Submitted Oct 2, 2024

    Stayed Sep 27, 2024

    A Fantastic place for an extended family to getaway and re-connect. Immersed in Nature with Bush walks and creek exploring. The Homestead has a Comfortable and Homely feel, equiped with all you need for a few days.

  • Jayne F.

    Submitted Sep 27, 2024

    Stayed Sep 19, 2024

    Jan came to welcome us the same day we arrived and made sure we had everything we needed. Excellent, comfortable and well equipped accommodation in a perfect setting. There was enough room for everyone to play or chill out. We all loved the campfires and walks, we even braved the swimming pool. Highly recommend the Homestead we didnt want to come home.

  • Michelle H.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2024

    Stayed Aug 29, 2024

    We rented the Eighteen Mile Homestead as our son was getting married close by. The house was spacious, immaculate and very peaceful. There was plenty of room for the groom and groomsmen to hang out as well as the rest of the family. Would definitely stay here again.

  • Nicole M.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2024

    Stayed Aug 22, 2024

    Awesome spot!! We had a fabulous weekend at the Homestead with our large extended family/friends group. The house was fantastic, heaps of room for everyone, great games room, fire pit and everything needed! Even the pool got a workout. Kids and dogs enjoyed swimming in the creek and for the adventurous the hiking on the property was awesome too!

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$508+
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