Shearwater - Spacious family holiday rental in Happy Valley

Fraser Island, Queensland
$179 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Walking distance to the beach and local store, this well appointed home located inside the dingo fence that protects Happy Valley, will comfortably accommodate and entertain 2 families.

COMFORTABLE, WELL APPOINTED AND EQUIPPED FAMILY HOME
Comfortably sleeping 6 adults and 3 children, with three Queen beds, and two sets of bunks, the house can expand to meet the size of your family.

Pillows, blankets, under blankets, duvets and duvet covers, hand towels, bathmats and tea towels are provided. You need to bring sheets, pillowcases and towels.

The house is fully screened, with ceiling fans in all the bedrooms and living areas. The large front verandah and living areas catch cool breezes all year round.

LARGE ENTERTAINMENT AND DINING AREAS
Both the verandah and dining tables cater for 10.

EXTENSIVE LIBRARY OF GAMES AND BOOKS
As a holiday home, furnished to support broad family demographics, it contains a large library of games, beach toys and books to entertain both young and old on the days you are not exploring the island.

There is also a library of reference books on K'gari (Fraser Island) and the surrounds, along with books to help identify local birds and fish, for those thirsty to learn more about the Island.

BEDROOMS
The master bedroom is located on the second floor. It has an ensuite and separate sitting room complete with a lounge suite, table and chairs, fridge and tea and coffee making facilities.

The main downstairs bedroom has a queen bed, lots of cupboards, and plenty of room to accommodate a porta cot (provided along with change mat, high chair and baby gate) or additional bed.

There is second queen bedroom downstairs, plus two rooms each with a set of double bunks. There is a spare mattress under each of the sets of bunks in case your guests are not sharing the queen beds.

SHEARWATER
Shearwater is well equipped to cater for up to 10 guests, including kitchen and baking equipment and basic supplies.

The house is off grid, powered solar energy, with a back up generator that automatically starts when the battery power is low. The solar energy powers the two fridge/freezers, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine and milk frother, electric toaster, kettle, microwave, slow cooker and rice cooker, handheld mixer and blender

The barbecue and stove top run on gas, with instant Rinnai gas hot water supplying the house.



As the house is isolated, with no access to regular cleaners, we ask that you leave the house as you found it, cleaning the house on exit. More information is available on the Shearwaterfraserisland site.

HAPPY VALLEY
Shearwater is at Happy Valley, a small township half way up the east coast of the island protected by a dingo proof fence. Drive up into the Valley, and the house is just past the Retreat on the road to Lake Garrawongera. Fuel (both diesel and petrol), a limited range of food, alcohol and souvenirs can be purchased from the Retreat. Along with the shop, the Retreat also has a Bistro and bar operating 7 days a week, and is just a 1 minute walk from the house so an easy alternative to cooking every night.

GETTING TO K'GARI
The beach is the main road on K'Gari, so a four wheel drive vehicle is essential for visiting Shearwater. Vehicular ferries run from both River Heads, Hervey Bay and Inskip Point, north of Rainbow Beach.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms
  • GENERAL

    Energy-saving Switches Humane Treatment Of Captive Wild Animals Recycling Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking Wheelchair-accessible Parking And Van Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Sports Equipment Water Tubing Nearby Whale Watching Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Playground Stair Gate Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village Near The Sea On The Lake On The River
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    1 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces Handrails In Stairways If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Smooth Flooring In Public Areas Stair-free Path To Entrance Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only Well-lit Path To Entrance Wheelchair-accessible Parking Wheelchair-accessible Path Of Travel Wheelchair-accessible Van Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Submitted Apr 7, 2021

    Stayed Mar 31, 2021

    My family and I totally enjoyed and highly recommend staying here. We were impressed with the facilities was so close to the beach the house was amazing and Elspeth was great and very informative. We would come back fun was had by all Thanks for an amazing stay :-)

  • Lucy Q.

    Submitted Nov 2, 2025

    Stayed Oct 13, 2025

    A great spot to stay on Fraser Island! Central to everything on the east side. The house has everything you need.Elspeth was great to deal with and was more than happy to accomedate an early check is for us as we were travelling with 3 young children. There care takers Pete and Ann we friendly and sorted out a new gas bottle for the BBQ as soon as we contacted them.

  • Kirri H.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2025

    Stayed Sep 13, 2025

    Loved Shearwater stay with our family. Second time there and won't be the last

  • Tiffany W.

    Submitted Sep 13, 2025

    Stayed Aug 30, 2025

    Clean, neat and tidy. Very comfortable. Shearwater is a lovely place to stay and to reconnect or connect with those that stay with you. As long as the sun was out there was always somewhere to sit and warm yourself with a cuppa or a good book. There numerous games and puzzles to play and laugh together after a long day adventuring on the island. It could get a little cold at night especially in the living space. However once you were closed up and snuggled into bed. You were fine. Elspeth was nice, friendly and lovely to deal with. My family and I would definitely stay here again and hope to have the chance again in the future.

  • Steve

    Submitted Aug 22, 2025

    Stayed Aug 18, 2025

    Fantastic accommodation, very clean, lots of room, and heaps of cooking/meals plates cups cutlery etc. huge fridge capacity and freezer. Hot hot showers, and relaxing lounge and outdoor area with gas bbq. 8 fishermen, we appreciated the warm homely feeling at the end of each loooong day

  • Jennifer R.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2025

    Stayed Jun 8, 2025

    Everything was there for, you really just had to bring your personal things.

  • Leah O.

    Submitted Apr 22, 2025

    Stayed Apr 5, 2025

    Such a great spot to stay for family groups. We loved the simplicity and the beautiful house.

  • Mike I.

    Submitted Apr 6, 2025

    Stayed Apr 1, 2025

    Great location and beautiful place

  • Chris J.

    Submitted Apr 6, 2025

    Stayed Jul 15, 2024

    Quiet, very comfortable house, Elsbeth was a wonderfully easy host to communicate with and left no detail aside with the care taken with the property. Highly recommended, will be using again.,

  • sally p.

    Submitted Mar 28, 2025

    Stayed Mar 22, 2025

    Awesome accomodation, great location. Property Manager has outdone herself with everything catered for from games, books, basic consumable supplies. WE had a family of 9 adults stay and we fitted in with ease. Would definately stay at Shearwater again and highly recommend it to all.Thank you for making our Fraser Island holiday one to remember.

  • Sharon G.

    Submitted Mar 22, 2025

    Stayed Mar 17, 2025

    Loved the property. Great location. You could not ask for a better equipped house

  • Alys L.

    Submitted Jan 15, 2025

    Stayed Jan 11, 2025

    What a fabulous place to stay for cousins to catch up. The house was immaculate, well equipped and great for our spontaneous cousin catch up

  • Adam P.

    Submitted Jan 12, 2025

    Stayed Jan 5, 2025

    Here’s a quick review for the property:“We had an amazing stay at the Shearwater property on Fraser Island. Everything was exactly as described, and the host’s communication was exceptional. The property is packed with fantastic features, perfect off-the-grid holiday home. The kids absolutely loved it, and we’re already planning to return. Highly recommend!”

  • Clayton B.

    Submitted Dec 16, 2024

    Stayed Dec 3, 2024

    Location is perfect and it had everything we needed and more for our stay.

  • Martin W.

    Submitted Dec 11, 2024

    Stayed Nov 26, 2024

    What a beautiful family welcoming home! We had the most wonderful time and the location of the property to all the attractions on Fraser Island is just perfect!! We will be back!

  • Ashleigh K.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2024

    Stayed Oct 6, 2024

    Our stay at Shearwater was amazing! Great house in a great location. Plenty of activities provided for the kids to do without needing technology! Will definitely stay here again!

  • Jeremy S.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2024

    Stayed Aug 24, 2024

    Thank you for such a wonderful stay at your beautiful home in Happy Valley. We had the best holiday ever. The house was amazing, spotless on our arrival. Had everything we needed and literally everything was a breeze from start to finish. Elspeth was wonderful, house amazing. Not a single complaint. We will be back, next year, and every year thereafter.. thank you!

  • Rahn S.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2024

    Stayed Jul 25, 2024

    The house was fantastic. It was well equipped with everything you needed and more. The kitchen had more than enough utensils and pots pans ect. And the house was stocked with loads of board games. Great dinning area inside and outside by the bbq so nobody ever had to cook alone. Only a short 5 minute walk down to the beach was a treat, and the shops and pub 1 minute down the road. Thanks!

  • byron p.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2024

    Stayed Jul 1, 2024

    it was a great place

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