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Absolute Water Front with Private Pontoon for Fishing, Boating and Crabbing!

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Terrace/patio
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Absolute Water Front with Private Pontoon for Fishing, Boating and Crabbing!

Enjoy plenty of space at this family home away from home. This house has a private pontoon with deep water mooring for your own boat of any size. 10 people can be accommodated, and your furry friends are welcome. All linen and essentials are provided.

Escape the work life and take advantage of the natural environment: for outdoor entertainment, there are kayaks (with paddles and lifejackets), bikes, crab pots, a cosy fire pit, and for any rainy days there are board games and plenty books.

There is free WIFI at the property.

There is a Chrome Cast TV, which can stream Netflix or Apple, as well as show terrestrial channels.

The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you can think of including a coffee machine, toastie maker, full oven, electric fry pan and airfryer. There is also a 8-burner BBQ on the deck overlooking the water.

There are 4 bedrooms: one bedroom is downstairs and contains 2 single beds.

There are shops on Russell, a good Supa IGA, butcher, baker and bottle shop as well as a few cafes. The bowls club does nice food and has a courtesy bus.

There is a reliable taxi service - 0408 - 78-55-55.

Access to the island is either by own watercraft, vehicle ferry (1hr from Redland Bay) (see Sealink website > SEQ) or passenger ferry (20-30 mins from Redland Bay).

If you want to use it as a base to explore further afield in SEQ, once back on the mainland, it is only 40 mins drive to Theme Parks on the Gold Coast.

Caution: we advise you not to sit directly under the coconut tree, as the coconuts can fall down!

Please ask if you need early check in or late check out: we can sometimes accommodate this.

Property manager

ANDREA GANNON

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Russell Island, QLD

Getting around

  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) - 157 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Blue Parrot Cafe - ‬49 min drive
  • ‪Pub Paradise - ‬49 min drive
  • ‪Kebab Express - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Aunty Alice's Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Pondage - ‬53 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Absolute Water Front with Private Pontoon for Fishing, Boating and Crabbing! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Absolute Water Front with Private Pontoon for Fishing, Boating and Crabbing!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Absolute Water Front with Private Pontoon for Fishing, Boating and Crabbing!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Absolute Water Front with Private Pontoon for Fishing, Boating and Crabbing! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Russell Island vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Whistling Kite Wetlands, Southern Moreton Bay Islands National Park, and Fern Terrace Reserve. Main Beach Conservation Park and Bay Islands Golf Club are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Absolute Water Front with Private Pontoon for Fishing, Boating and Crabbing! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 24 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Selens M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great island hideaway for friends
Property exceeded expectations. Large and well presented. Ideally loacted and easily accessibile by private boat
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

peter s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magnificent
Everything was exactly how it was advertised, perfect location for a getaway with all the bells and whistles. Looking forward to our next trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kirsten M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property and host! Terrible app
Loved our stay at this property. This year was our second here and the host was excellent. Communication was great and the property was clean and comfortable. We had a minor issue with the water settings but it didn't detract from our stay. I do want to mention the changes to the app since last year tho to prevent others being caught out like we were. We have been unexpectedly charged in US$. I had set the app to Australia, so expected the listed prices to be in AUD as they were last year. Raising it with the VRBO support team has been unhelpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good break.
Great place great time, can't wait to get back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Donna R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place
Great facility for families to relax, fishing and crabbing were good! The property was clean and spacious! Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Thelma M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Maintenance overdue
1. Advertised photos are VERY OLD. 2. Fire pit is a rusted shell. 3. Driveway needs a gurney. When wet caused my 65 year old mother to fall and hurt her wrist. My 70 year father also slipped on the wet moss. 4. Window blinds broken or missing 5. Lounges are very dirty and stained 6. Fans in dining / lounge are filthy with large cob webs in the cathedral ceiling area. 7. yellow beach is now covered in debris 8. Two large bushes in rear garden blocked the view we came for 9. The garage was a disgrace - dryer fluff, rubbish etc, 10. We cleaned the windows so we could see outside 11. Control diverse on water meter which kept turning the water of randomly. 12. Lights at front and side of house did not work. 13. Sink basin vanity upstairs, we had to unblock. 14. Gardens have not been maintained. Weeds now knee height. 15. There where four outdoor camera's monitoring. 16. Dining air-conditioner kept switching itself off 17. Lounge air-conditioner cover was held on with duct tape 18. Tried to use the barbeque but ended up with a fat fire, not cleaned in a long time House not professionally cleaned. Location was good.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Brendan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house
It was overall a pleasent place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hiromi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic holiday
This is a lovely house especially for spending time with your family. We enjoyed everything the owner provided for us like kayaks, bikes, etc…..
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas
The house was roomy well appointed in an excellent location on the water overlooking Stradbroke Island, and the host was very accommodating and helpful. Kayaks were provided and enjoyed by all , we had a great time and would highly recommend this property !
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

timothy b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolute gem
Really loved the property well appointed and suited our needs more than adequately
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mr
The home was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic short vacation
Great position... kids and adults loved fishing every day. Everything supplied, right down to the bug spray and sun lotion... Andrea had everything covered. Lovely home in a beautiful place. We will ne back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Andrea F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot - huge house!
We had a wonderful stay, grandkids, kids and grandparents with two doggos. Our weather was beautiful but even if it had rained there would have been a ton of space for us to spread out..A few things around the house are a bit worn out but there was lots of bedding and everything you need is there. A great spot for a group to hang out and feel super comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location
Very comfortable. We had 8 adults and never seemed crowded. Enjoyed the waterfront setting and wildlife.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darran H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly Recommend
Property is in a great location with nice views and conveniently near a boat ramp. Communication with the host was amazing, they answered questions and assisted very promptly. Property is very spacious and was well equipped. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

gary f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Great house top spot .Would do it again
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shadow C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Russel island
Great place to go and stay with family or friends! Would love to go back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely long weekend away
Thank you Andrea for allowing us Into your lovely holiday home for the Easter weekend. We all had such a nice time, enjoying the beautiful sunrise and water views every morning. The house is lovely and clean and comfortable. We would love to return for another visit soo. ❤️ Thanks Andrea
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lena B., FOREST LAKE

Liked: Cleanliness
How lovely....
My husband, our dog and i had a glorious 2 weeks. We caught fish and crabs a plenty, enjoyed the lovely breeze and just relaxed. Dinner and trivia at the bowls club was a grand outing. The house is lovely and was clean and had all the bits and pieces required. Our host was easy to contact and accomodating . The view was superb. Thank you!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to relax
The property was exactly as described. The host was great to communicate with and very pleasant. The house had everything you needed for a comfortable stay and was big enough for 4 adults. Lovely outlook with the pontoon at the rear of the property. Pity we had a rainy weekend. Would consider returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carey T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Lovely house, beautiful location and great host. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie K., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Little piece of paradise
Firstly Andrea was very easy to deal with, she was always helpful and quick to respond to any questions I had. The view was absolutely amazing and what an added bonus having your own jetty. The house is beautiful and very spacious with all the amenities you need. 2 days definitely wasn’t long enough, we will definitely be back and would recommend to anyone wanting a nice little getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

RAY R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful View
This house was great, great location, clean & Andrea was so easy to deal with. The little extras in the house really made it feel like home - shampoo, conditioner, dishwashing liquid, laundry Detergent. The kids had so much fun, thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kath S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection for humans and dogs ❤️
Andrea was brilliant with her communication. House is beautiful with spectacular views! Simple touches that made you feel at home. We felt super comfortable with our big German shepherd. The host went above and beyond! Will definitely visit again ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022