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Main Creek Bower Bed & Breakfast

Bed & breakfast in Sunshine Coast with free breakfast

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
AU$194
avg per night

Explore the area

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Tanawha, QLD
  • Place, Aussie World
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Pineapple
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Mooloolaba Esplanade
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area
The current price is AU$194
avg per night

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About the area

Sunshine Coast

Tanawha, a neighbourhood in Sunshine Coast, is home to this bed & breakfast. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mooloolaba Beach and Mooloolah River National Park, while Queensland Air Museum and Art on Cairncross are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tanawha Valley Golf & Tennis or Sunshine Coast Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Aussie World - 4 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Big Pineapple - 6 min drive - 8.4 km
  • SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium - 11 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Mooloolaba Beach - 11 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Mooloolaba Esplanade - 11 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • Palmwoods Station - 13 min drive
  • Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barista's Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chancellors Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hamptons Espresso - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Vandys Garage - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sun Sushi - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Main Creek Bower Bed & Breakfast

Main Creek Bower Bed and Breakfast is a traditional cabin style Bed and Breakfast.
We are NOT an Air B&B!
We are a private cabin set in rainforest in the Tanawha Valley at the western foot of Buderim Mountain at the centre of the Sunshine Coast. The cabin, a converted church hall is attached to our 1920s Queenslander via verandahs and decks.
Privacy is ensured in the spacious surrounds encompassing lounge room, dining space, limited kitchenette (microwave, toaster, small fridge and crockery& cutlery) king bedroom, shower ensuite and second twin-share bedroom. A menu-style hot breakfast, sparkling wine, port& chocolates are all included.

Location

90km north of Brisbane, take the Sunshine Motorway exit, take Buderim exit left, go straight ahead on Old Bruce Highway (Tanawha Tourist Drive), past Liberty Service Station and turn left at road before windmill (Main Creek Road) 1.2km on right behind tall picket fence.

Local Attractions

Bellingham Maze 1.2km
Big Pineapple 5.9km
Buderim Ginger Factory
(Yandina) 19.9km
Australia Zoo ( The Crocodile Hunter) 22.8km
Mooloolaba Beach 13.0km
Blackall Range 17.0km

Amenities

Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
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: dogs (limit 4 total)
No cats or rodents due to damage in the past.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only
No 1 night bookings for 1 person in the middle of major public holiday periods i.e. Christmas and Easter

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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Main Creek Bower Bed & Breakfast pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Main Creek Bower Bed & Breakfast?

As of 11 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Main Creek Bower Bed & Breakfast on 14 Nov 2025 start from AU$200.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Main Creek Bower Bed & Breakfast?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Main Creek Bower Bed & Breakfast?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Main Creek Bower Bed & Breakfast?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Main Creek Bower Bed & Breakfast located?

Located in Tanawha, this bed & breakfast is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Tanawha Valley Golf & Tennis and within 3 miles (5 km) of Chancellor Park Golf Driving Range and University of the Sunshine Coast. Mooloolah River National Park and Wildlife HQ Zoo are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Main Creek Bower Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deanna E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent hospitality

Perfectly relaxing, great hostesses and fabulous location, highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very relaxing and comfortable

Breakfast great
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

jeff h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed a night away

Exactly as advertised, Pam and Loretta friendly and welcoming. Just a nice overnight away from home thanks
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fur Baby Comfort

Gorgeous cottage separate from main house. Delicious breakfasts and very spacious area for your fur family to run and explore. Lovely hosts. Very clean and generous continental breakfast options. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great outlook from both back and front verandahs, amongst the trees. Exceptional hospitality and service. Peaceful even though the main highway is not far away.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible. Beautiful hosts and property. Could not ask for a more relaxing and nurturing experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margot P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for purpose

What a lovely place to stay. Greeted warmly, provided well with all necessary items. Breakfast was amazing & our dog enjoyed a run around. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renae A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely stay

You can read all the great reviews on this site as well as the BnB’s website. Breakfasts were delicious and being able to have my dogs made the stay fabulous!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serenity.

Good old fashion hospitality, over and above other places l have stayed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very beautiful rainforest

The property is very quirky and unusual. I did not like that the property gate was locked so we were reliant on the owners letting us out whenever needed. It made me feel trapped.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A gem of a place

This stay exceeded my expectationsBy far. The property is spotless and spacious. Heaps of room with every facility you could need and so many welcoming little touches. The hosts live up to the name and welcomed us all (even our dog). Super accommodation for pets with plenty of space to sniff about.highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

From arrival to departure this was a fantastic stay. Lovely hosts, couldn’t be more obliging or welcoming. Lovely setting, so many extras and THE BEST cooked breakfast I have ever had. Every detail thought through and catered for here. I have by hesitation in recommending starting here to anybody.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAMES H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Inspirational weekend

Beautiful location and surroundings and our hostesses were the most amazing women. We were thoroughly spoilt with their warmth and hospitality. We certainly hope to stay with them again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raquel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful “home away from home”

Pam and Loretta have done everything for guests to have a wonderful experience. The guest house is beautifully decorated and very clean. The “cold breakfast” they leave in the room for guests to eat when they want is huge and delicious! The “hot breakfast” menu is also varied and the pancakes were amazing! Thanks Pam and Loretta, we loved staying with you! Ps. The dogs loved it too!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yvonne

Awesome place, friendly hosts couldn’t do enough for you. Will be recommending to family and friends when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivien W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big tick for Main Bower!

Our stay was made extra special by the many extras supplied by our hosts - felt like coming to a welcoming, cosy home!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very enjoyable Stay

Very quaint Cottage, Loretta and Pam were very pleasant and made our overnight stay enjoyable. Wonderful Breakfast served that we ate on the veranda while being surrounded by the stunning rainforest. Would certainly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Warm and friendly English style B&B

A great little B&B offering a warm, large well appointed room with an old-world feel and everything you need. The breakfast and additional offerings were great and our hosts were friendly and very willing to help.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A welcome retreat

A beautiful hideaway property with communicative and attentive hosts who greeted us and our four-legged family members with smiles each morning. :)
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

home grom home

Great overnighter for businesz trip. Owners could not be more helpful. Good breakfast, the bed was so comfortable I did not want to get out . Nice touches like free wine & port.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nigel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good stay

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect by Nature

We all need a little nature fix and this is a perfect spot. The cottage was warm, homely and everything we needed. The hosts could not have been more helpful or friendly. Such attention to detail! Can highly recommend this accomodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Anna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paid but couldn't stay due to severe mustiness smell which caused asthma.

Lovely people and property but currently not good for asthmatic's due to the strong musty smell. Lost the full amount paid unfortunately.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

This little piece of paradise took us completely by surprise . Wonderful hosts , great location, comfy cottage , splendid cooked breakfasts and other well stocked items as well as a fully fenced yard and garden for our dog .. we couldn’t fault this little gem
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing home away from home

Friendly service, beautiful location and household. Dog friendly, complimentary drinks and alcohols as well as hot breakfast in the morning! Definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022