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Eighteen Mile Cottage - river access with breathtaking views!

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Exterior
A living room with a blue sofa, a red door, a large rug, and a white chair.
Two children playing in a bathtub with a wooden cabinet and a tiled wall in the background.
A room with a wooden floor, a green table with a basket, a red door, and a window with green panes.
A house with a porch and a fire pit in the yard.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Darlington, QLD
  • Place, Hillview Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Carhill Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Burgess Park
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Darlington

Located in Darlington, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Rathdowney Information Centre & Historical Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gondwana Rainforests of Australia and Mount Chinghee National Park. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain climbing.
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Map
Darlington, QLD

What's nearby

  • Hillview Park - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Carhill Park - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Burgess Park - 14 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Jingeri Nature Refuge - 21 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Thunderbird Park - 52 min drive - 72.0 km

Getting around

  • Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O'Reilly's Mountain Café & Gifts - ‬113 min drive
  • ‪O'Reilly's Bar - ‬99 min drive
  • ‪Christmas Creek Cafe & Cabins - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mountview Alpaca Farm - ‬99 min drive
  • ‪The Dining Room - ‬97 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Eighteen Mile Cottage - river access with breathtaking views! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Eighteen Mile Cottage - river access with breathtaking views!?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Eighteen Mile Cottage - river access with breathtaking views! on 28 Oct 2026 start from AU$704, including 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 Eighteen Mile Cottage - river access with breathtaking views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Eighteen Mile Cottage - river access with breathtaking views!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Eighteen Mile Cottage - river access with breathtaking views!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Eighteen Mile Cottage - river access with breathtaking views! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Gondwana Rainforests of Australia, Hillview Park and Carhill Park. Burgess Park and Mount Chinghee National Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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. 93 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had an amazing time. The cottage is cozy and has all the things we need to feel comfortable. My daughter had a blast staying in and around the cottage. Our pet also enjoyed his stay and didn’t want to leave. It was peaceful and quiet. We will definitely be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location and scenery was amazing! Fantastic little spot which was quiet and peaceful and a welcome retreat away from the hustle and bustle. Really nice little stream down the bank to take the kids. Great firepit to toast marshmallows and stargaze, a truly special place.But the cottage itself was really lacking - it’s very run down and neglected, there has been zero maintenance and it’s very tired. It really does need a lot of work, which is a shame because with a little bit of love it could be awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2026
Hi Jana, Thank you for your positive feedback about our special part of the world — we’re so pleased you enjoyed the location and surroundings. We’re sorry to hear that the cottage itself didn’t quite meet your expectations. We take feedback seriously and regularly undertake care and maintenance of the property. As an early 1900s Queenslander, there is always something to improve and update, and we’re continuing to work through these projects over time. We’re grateful that the experience of the cottage has been very positively reflected in the majority of our guest reviews, but we do appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective. Thanks again, and best wishes for your travels. Warm regards, Robyn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay at the cottage. It was well equipped and very quiet. We would stay again in the future. Communication was excellent. I had a couple of questions and they were answered promptly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing week away

We enjoyed our stay here. The locale is lovely, the cottage had everything we needed, and we had a nice, calm holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cottage. Beautiful views.

Exactly the relaxing retreat we were looking for. Looking forward to our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

My wife and I plus our two dogs had a great weekend getaway. Quiet, private and relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Peacefull and relaxing

Great place to unwind, nice and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely long weekend. The cottage is absolutely lovely. Everything thing we needed was provided. We will definately be coming back. :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

Loved the cabin, the creek, the jacuzzi tub. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace and quiet

Excellent place to stop and unwind. Great country feel, lovely host Will revisit
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely

Beautiful, quiet, thoughtfully furnished.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquil getaway

A beautiful weekend away with my partner. A relaxing creek and plenty of space for the dog to stretch his legs
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serenity

Big deck, fire pit, quiet, best bed!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Catchup

A great place to getaway and unplug back into Nature with Friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Gorgeous little space

I loved the cottage and the property. A little far from anything to do. Gorgeous setting and surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great city escape

Very relaxed setting. Great deck to just watch nature go by. Feels miles away from the city without having to travel too far.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Cottage

We had the most perfect cottage stay. Everything was exactly how it’s advertised. Excellent communication. We will certainly be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heaven

This property was exactly what we were looking for. Beautiful country setting , quiet and the cottage was so nice. It had everything you would want. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved every minute

I have nothing bad to say, the weekend here was absolutely perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Homely cute cottage

We had an amazing 3 nights at the well stocked beautiful cottage. We loved the huge back deck, enjoyed sitting around the fire pit at night. Did lots of walks across the flowing creek( thanks for the gum boots)and up the hill, and loved the views,we had such a great time 🏠
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding chill

The Cottage was a lovely haven during a weekend attending a family wedding.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lovely weekend getaway from Brisbane. Quaint, well furnished old style cottage with a lot of character in a beautiful country setting. Hosts were very welcoming, easy access, the cottage is very well equipped and the hosts have obviously gone to a lot of effort to make for a very pleasant stay. We loved the beautiful large verandah in the midst of nature. My 18 month old loved all the birds, wallabies, and cows in the field next door. We also loved the little trail to the creek where we could have a dip. We had a lot of fun, thanks so much for having us xx
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Brilliant cottage hideaway

Beautiful cottage in secluded spot near the creek. Amazing ambiance. We loved it. We’ll be back.Everything you need in the cottage for a great stay. Fireplace in back yard is the best you can get. We did camp oven cooking while watching the tiny fairy wrens and taking in the spectacular scenery
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Definitely Recommended

Robyn was an excellent host. The place is cute and in a serene environment. Very well equipped with attention to small detail. Would go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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