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Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Kooringal, QLD
  • Cylinder Beach
  • Flinders Beach
  • Brisbane International Cruise Terminal
  • Brisbane, QLD (BNE)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Kids Bunkroom

3 Single Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Island Retreat - Kooringal

The Island Retreat is the perfect holiday beach house to escape the busy city life and relax. Please be aware you will require a four wheel drive to access the island.

Fully renovated, this four bedroom, two bathroom beach house oozes coastal charm. There are 4 bedrooms, master bedroom with king bed, 2 guest bedrooms with queen beds and a separate 4th bedroom with a king size bed.

The pavillion style house allows separation for those wanting to enjoy a peaceful afternoon snooze in the large parent retreat, children watching a DVD in the TV room, or those enjoying a drink on the deck.

The house is fully equipt with modern Kitchen and BBQ facilities and the outdoor fireplace will comfort you on a winters night. Please remember to bring your favorite coffee pods to use in the NESPRESSO machine.

Electricity in the house is environmentally friendly solar. Battery supply is great although guests should be mindful of power usage during their stay. A friendly property manager is more than happy to help if any problems arise.

PLEASE BE AWARE THE ISLAND IS EXPERIENCING EXTREMELY DRY WEATHER AND WATER TANKS ARE CURRENTLY RUNNING ON BORE WATER. PLEASE BRING PLENTY OF DRINKING WATER.

Local Activities

Moreton Island "The Gem of South East Queensland" is one of the best experiences that Australia has to offer. One of Australia's largest sand islands, making Moreton Island perfect for that much needed getaway. Moreton is almost completely sand with no roads, so a 4wd is needed past the landing points. Just across the bay from civilisation, Moreton is quickly being discovered as an unspoilt paradise for people wanting to relax and enjoy nature.

The house is only a minute walk to the bayside of the island, with calm water for children to play. The surfside is a 5 minute beach drive. A must to experience the most pristine beaches in SouthEast Queensland.

A short drive north, for the more energetic, climb the sand dunes, try sand tobogganing or snorkelling at the Tangalooma Wrecks.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Kooringal

Located in Kooringal, this holiday home is near the beach. Dunwich Ferry Terminal and North Stradbroke Island Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Amity Banks and Wanga Wallen Bank. With surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Kooringal, QLD

What's nearby

  • Mirapool Lagoon - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bo Beans Coffee - ‬64 min drive
  • ‪The Gutter Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Seashells Cafe - ‬63 min drive
  • ‪The Amity Pavilion - ‬64 min drive
  • ‪Amity Point Community Club - ‬64 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Retreat - Kooringal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Island Retreat - Kooringal?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Retreat - Kooringal?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Island Retreat - Kooringal located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Amity Banks, Mirapool Lagoon and Big Sandhills. Little Sandhills and Gheebulum Kunungai National Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

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

Lovely property

Perfect for our large family. Spacious and comfortable for all. Beautiful outdoor area and large kitchen. We absolutely loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

kammy c.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely accommodation

I like the location of the property, quiet and remote. It was very cozy and a nice house.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Natalie K.

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

Awesome place! Will definitely book it again.

Beautiful house, fully equipped and in a prime area from Beautiful beaches. Loved The Gutter Bar - their fresh Oysters is a must.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Mizue J.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in

Great place for a big family.

Need to fix the roof in the king bed room, luckily we had a great weather. Extra toilet for the bunk beds room would be great. Love the out door place.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Maya T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome cottage

It's a great getaway. We loved the big kitchen and the outdoor area which suited our big group perfectly. This was the first time for us staying at Kooringal right next-door to the Gutter bar. Very convenient and fun. On that side of Moreton Island though you are bound by the tides, and you will have to plan your daytrips carefully. We did have an issue with the bore water being very smelly and brown. The smell was definitely not for the faint hearted. There was no rainwater left. We stayed during peak season though, so this could all have been used by previous large groups during the Christmas period and there hasn't been a lot of rainfall during this holiday either. We might've just been unlucky. Overall great place
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

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

Great time

Excellent set up, great outdoor area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise B.

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

Moreton is a unique experience

This is our second stay and the house is so perfect for the setting. Hopefully next time we’ll have better weather so we can properly enjoy it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

jacob a.

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

Perfect Place

Very private property in a lovely location. quite and relaxing neighbourhood. be ware of the mozzies
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Ruth A.

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Having stayed at this property 5 hrs ago we were excited to return.Completely alarmed at the decline

The start to our holiday looked promising with an early entry. We were told the thatched roof was leaking & the owners couldn’t get repairs as there were no tradesmen available & that usual cleaners were unavailable. We were a little concerned. Upon entry we found a filthy kitchen, holes in thatched roof as stated, but the general condition of the home had sadly declined dreadfully. We called the owners immediately after our brief inspection & asked them to come back. We pointed out the frying pan full of fat left in the kitchen draw, the filthy oven & kitchen bench. The uncleaned fridge & the cutting boards that should have been thrown out years ago. One of the owners became agitated & at one point aggressive. We were asked what would resolve the problem. We said we were willing to do another clean and stay provided the cleaning fee was waived and we negotiated 1 free night out of our 5 night stay. Three of of us started cleaning, it took us almost 3 hrs. A terrible start to our holiday:-( Over the course of our stay: It rained and water leaked in next to the bed. The dishwasher was disgusting & everything was hand washed for 2 days. Water ran all over the bathroom floor during showering which pooled making it extremely dangerous, needing mopping after every use. Fly screens full of holes in most rooms. To open the windows you had to open & close them from outside as the screens were so tight you could not get to the latches. The grease trap was overflowing with dirty water into the garden & it stunk after washing up or showering. The curtains were full of mould. Couches inside & out filthy. The last straw was waking up with a cockroach under a pillow!! OMG ... the list goes on & on. This is so sad as our first stay was truly amazing. Hence our return. We left the place having cleaned the bbq again (the owners gurneyed it upon our request as it was caked in built up grease). Scrubbed the entire kitchen bench Disinfected all the light switches, door handles & surfaces throughout the house Completely cleaned & serviced the dishwasher Wiped down all the outdoor furniture Put down some cockroach baits Readjusted the shower head to minimise the water flowing out of the shower. We’re sure with a couple of weeks of deep cleaning, repairs & maintenance & some new soft furnishings & cutting boards this property can be restored to how it was when we visited 5 years ago ..which was perfect. TLC is urgently needed!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

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

Awesome Place

We have been staying now every year for a while for a blokes only week of fishing & relaxation, there can be some years 6 of us, some only 2 of us but is comfortable either way as is big & roomy & can get away from each other if necessary, the front Bali style hut with fireplace is great for an afternoon drink or nap & the Gutter Bar is within walking distance & only a sort 20 odd minute drive to the Eastern Beach, i will be going back sometime soon with my family as is fantastic for either a blokes week or a family vacation, would recommend The Island Retreat to anyone wanting a great place to stay & relax on Moreton UIsland.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ben C.

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

exceeded excpectations

absolutely loved our stay

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Bali in Kooringal

With a large group we loved the scale of this home. We spent a lot of time in the comfy outdoor Bali style deck area relaxing together. You will find a huge selection of DVD’s to watch, books to read and even board games. We will certainly be returning to this lovely, well equipped holiday home!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Heather F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach shack

We enjoyed our stay at the Retreat. The property is quirky and fits perfectly in it surrounds. There is plenty of room for large family groups to chill out without being on top of each other. The house has some minor maintenance issues that could easily have been fixed. The house needs a thorough clean, especially in the kitchen. We ran out of electricity several nights even though we were extremely careful of power usage And although days were sunny, we had to run the generator. Page was a very helpful host and replied promptly to my questions. I would certainly book the Retreat again providing the maintenance issues and cleaning were improved.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roger P.

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

"Retreat from the Rat Race"

The house is perfect for Moreton island, particularly for a boating/family experience I am a project architect & felt property has been well put-together & accessorized Owner is professional & also knows Kooringal backwards

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

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

Love this place

We have been staying at Island Retreat now every year for a while & have never had a bad experience, it is very clean & has all the amenities with great indoor & outdoor living, is in a great location being only 15 mins from the Eastern Beach & walking distance to the Gutter Bar.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Georgina W.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Moreton getaway

The place was great but was lacking a few things, thought towels would be supplied as part of linen. Few lights were blown, few taps were faulty, power was lacking and could have down with a microwave and toaster.. overall place was cool, funky, loved the fireplace outside.

10/10 Excellent

Barry P.

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

A Great property

Island Retreat was a great place to stay. Plenty of space for us all. The design and architecture was interesting as well as comfortable. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

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

Great part of the world

Great place to relax and unwind. The current drought is causing issues with water supply so we couldn't wash the salt off the vehicles but is understandable. The house is great and obviously built by people who intended to live there long term. Would definitely recommend and go back 👍
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

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

Island Paradise

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Kooringal Island Retreat and can't wait to go back soon. The property is very well equipped with a huge kitchen and a wonderful deck to relax and enjoy a BBQ. The location is perfect too - we enjoyed strolling down to the gutter bar for a drink and bite to eat. Looking forward to our next stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Melanie I.

Special house in a special place!

We loved the style of the house and the quite location in kooringal away from the tangalooma masses. We spent two great days here, with lots of nice food from Gutter Bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

SO GOOD

What a beautiful place to stay, definitely the best spot on the island. Most beautifully furnished and very comfortable, loved every minute :-)
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Jenny M.

Disappointed in property.

Property was very disappointing for us . It has insufficient fans in house ! The bunkhouse is as hot as a sauna and could not be slept in! The parents retreat out back fan was moving as slow as a snail and could not be slept in , and the bathroom in parents retreat is a absolute breeding ground for mosquitoes. Therefore four our my family members had to sleep on mattresses on kitchen floor where there was a fan . We ran out of gas at 9pm on Christmas night . When advertising this property you should really include a copy of the house rules booklet too so people are aware of the do,s and don’t when a house is run on solar power. It was not a enjoyable experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Kara F.

Beautiful island getaway

Great house for a large group. Kitchen is amazing. In a lovely spot. Lots to see and do. Even when it’s raining!!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

justine d.

Great house , space for everyone .

We loved the Island Retreat and already planning to go back . Very stylish interiors with comfy beds ! The layout of the house is great and we particularly loved the outdoor area . The solar power and tank water really threw us at first (and we got worried we would run out of power and water... but didn’t) Kitchen had everything we needed and more . A few more insect screens in the bunk room would be great as the midgies and sandflies are hungry and plentiful. The house is well placed and a short walk from the beach. Overall a great place to entertain and relax .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mick H.

Brilliant

This is the 4th year ive stayed in the Island Retreat and once again had no issues, the house was nice and clean and we will be back again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

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