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Luxurious pet friendly Cottage at River Heads, the gateway to Fraser Island

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Fridge, stovetop, dishwasher, toaster
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
Living area
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire chalet

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 62028 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Ocean view
    Ocean view

About this property

Entire place

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

Luxurious pet friendly Cottage at River Heads, the gateway to Fraser Island

Completed in April 2021 Crab Cottages by the Seafront offer two luxurious free standing 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom holiday cottages and one 1 bedroom option.
The neighbourhood is very quiet with the nearest shopping centre and supermarket 1.5 km and the Marina with bars, restaurants, the Hervey Bay Boat Club and major boat ramp about 600 metres distant. Both are close enough yet far enough.
The Hervey Bay Marina is the departure point for nearly all of the Whale Watch and Fraser excursion tours and the famous Urangan Pier is a 25-30 minute very pleasant stroll.
Note there are no shops, restaurants or bars in the immediate vicinity. Several dining options are available at the Marina and Boat Club and there are a number of delivery options.
The property is completely smoke free and wheelchair access is currently unavailable.
All three Crab Cottages feature king beds throughout with the indoor living areas flowing out to very large decks. Those decks feature ceiling fans for the days when the breeze is off the land rather than the prevailing south east.

The Cottages are extremely well appointed throughout including air conditioning and fans and are fenced for your approved pet to enjoy their holiday with you. Each offers a full kitchen and private laundry as well as free Wifi. Please note the wifi can be unreliable in our little corner of the world so if you need it guaranteed best to make your own arrangements.

Complimentary off road boat parking is also available.

The property is professionally landscaped with hundreds of native plants and shrubs adding to the fantastic feel of the property.
The very much under utilised beach is a few steps over a quiet street and a cool, green, shady park a similar few paces. The beach offers leash free hours for your pup of 3pm to 8am (and they love it!) whilst the foreshore trees provide shade around the high tide mark.
At high tide this is a beautiful, safe swimming beach and at low tide the yabbie pumpers have a field day. Fishing and swimming at high tide and walking on the marina breakwater are popular pastimes.

Crab Cooker Cottage - River Heads
If ever a holiday home deserved the title `Gateway to Fraser Island¿ the extensively renovated Crab Cooker Cottage is it.
The cottage offers 3 large bedrooms all with king beds and ensuites, spacious living areas downstairs, several aircon units and an outlook comprising only shades of green and blue.
Passing traffic is minimal and mature shady trees occupy the front of the property.
The Fraser Island Boat ramp and barge lie about 800 metres away and the local shops 400 metres.
Hervey Bay airport and the town itself are 12-20 minutes by car depending which part of town is your destination.
There is plenty of room for your boat or RV to park off road and though your pet is welcome the property is not fenced.
(Please note: Crab Cooker Cottage is located at River Heads approx 15 mins out of Hervey Bay)

Property manager

Freddie or Nikki

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 21829 sq ft (2028 sq m)

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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 (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Please advise at the time of booking.

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
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

627731|8039097

About the neighborhood

Map
Urangan, Queensland

What's nearby

  • Esplanade - 11 min walk
  • Great Sandy Straits Marina - 12 min walk
  • Reefworld Aquarium - 15 min walk
  • Hervey Bay Botanic Garden - 18 min walk
  • Urangan Pier - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Hervey Bay, QLD (HVB) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hervey Bay Airport - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Migaloo's Cafe Urangan Pier - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dayman General Store - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Kondari - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxurious pet friendly Cottage at River Heads, the gateway to Fraser Island pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Luxurious pet friendly Cottage at River Heads, the gateway to Fraser Island?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxurious pet friendly Cottage at River Heads, the gateway to Fraser Island?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxurious pet friendly Cottage at River Heads, the gateway to Fraser Island located?

Nestled on the beach, this Urangan chalet is within a 15-minute walk of Esplanade and Great Sandy Straits Marina. Hervey Bay Botanic Garden and Reefworld Aquarium are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Luxurious pet friendly Cottage at River Heads, the gateway to Fraser Island Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caroline G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
We loved this property, the bedrooms are excellent and location is superb, such views. Very quiet area, Freddie was attentive and even bought a hairdryer for us. Nothing was too much trouble, would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mick M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family getaway
Crab cooker was excellent. Beautifully renovated house and great hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Martin Vasilescu
We loved the crab cooker cottage. We had to leave early due to being unwell. We will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great quiet spot.
Second time we have stayed here. We were the first guest. Still as lovely and clean as the first time. Well maintained and great hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aldo G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday with my wife and our Friends visiting Fraser Island and Harvey Bay
Excellent accommodation for family and friends together with all you need for a home away from home. Cosy beds and all amenities good quality and clean. Bring along your boat to go fishing or simply hop on the ferry a few minutes drive to the River Head barge and enjoy a 4WD day through Fraser Islands rain forest and endless sandy beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property
Such a beautiful property, the whole family enjoyed our stay. Thank you
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well presented and everything you need
This property was all you expect in a holiday home, clean, well presented, quiet area not in the busier hub of Hervey Bay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
Very clean, well equipped house, comfortable for teens, grandad, our dog & us as parents. Wonderful water views & sunsets. Great walking trail from house to the boat ramp at the back of the property. Secluded & tranquil, yet close enough to all the Harvey Bay activities and Marina. Lots of birdlife to observe.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cherry C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend
The accommodation is beautiful, clean and comfy. The beds are very comfortable, highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adrian J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Crab cottage
Beautiful cottage, was very relaxing. Everything was very comfortable. Will 100% stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house
Beautifully presented in a great location. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Tracey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Frazer Island adventure
Freddie was very professional with his knowledge, skills and experience. The house was beautifully staged, very welcoming on arrival and views spectacular. Trip to Frazer Island was the highlight of our stay. A must see for all tourists when visiting to our wonderful country. The highlight on the island was watching a wild dingo from a safe distance. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Elegant comfort
Elegant decor that is very comfortable and live-able. 3 lovely large bedrooms each of which was very private with their own en suites.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Kylie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and spacious with all that you need
We really enjoyed our stay in this house. It is beautifully decorated and has all the bits and pieces you may need during your stay. The home is very comfortable and spacious. There was a bit of pet hair around and dust in places that hadn’t been wiped down properly before our arrival but all kitchen items and linen were clean - very minor issue. Fred, the property manager was lovely, polite and punctual. The only other concern we had was that we were intending to bring our dog, decided against it last minute as we had booked tours and when we arrived we saw that there were no fences at all for her to be outside and the information book states pets are not to be on any furniture. This would have been difficult for us to manage if we’d have had her stay with us while out and about without her. We would definitely be happy to stay here again though and would bring friends to enjoy it with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leesa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relax at River Heads
A real gem of a property in a quiet location, perfect for a relaxing getaway. Spectacular vista from the upstairs outdoor dining area - enjoy the sunset!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

adrian h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable stay
A well presented cottage with all the amenities and very clean and tidy located in a quiet neighbourhood. We enjoyed the few days we stayed here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021