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Kenilworth River Oaks on Mary River - Pet friendly

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Property grounds
The Mary River out front looking West
Living area
Private kitchen
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8130 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Kenilworth, QLD
  • Place, Mapleton National Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Bellbird Stud Nature Refuge
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Kondalilla National Park
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Kenilworth River Oaks on Mary River - Pet friendly

River Oaks is joined to acres of dairy farming land and overlooks a horse stud across the river with direct access to the Mary River. We are located in a small riverfront laneway with just 3 properties, and yet just a 4 min drive to the village of Kenilworth.

River Oaks offers a lovingly restored country farm house with a spectacular veranda overlooking the Mary River and beyond, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a serious gourmet’s French provincial kitchen, and breath taking country views.
. The homestead enjoys its own direct access to the Mary River. River Oaks is just 4 minutes from the historic Kenilworth Village, and 35 minutes from Noosa..

We offer a lovingly restored country farm house with a spectacular veranda overlooking the Mary River and beyond, 3 bedrooms (2 queen + 4 single beds), 2 bathrooms, and a serious gourmet's French provincial kitchen, French doors throughout and breath taking country views. The fully renovated farm house is comfortably appointed with classic country furnishings, a library, polished timber floors and rugs, a fireplace and is fully screened against insects. River Oaks is pet friendly (on application) with a fenced yard, a tree house for the kids, oh and a dishwasher and coffee machine to cater for parent comfort too! Mod cons such as a smoothie blender (herbs and greens in the garden) and an airfryer are also available.

Pet fee is $10 per pet / per night and pet guidelines will be emailed on confirmation. Yes pets allowed indoors!
The coffee machine is an 'Expressi Multi - Beverage Capsule Machine and it takes Pods.

Kenilworth is located just 20 minutes South West of Eumundi in the Noosa Hinterland and accessible by bitumen roadway. Travelling time from Brisbane is approximately 90 minutes.

This charming village, with a 1920's atmosphere, offers a selection of country stores, gift shops, an art gallery plus a cheese, yogurt and ice cream factory and a children's playground to die for. The local area has much to offer and provides well for the bush walker with idyllic picnic spots, great opportunities for kayaking, horse riding, bird watching, cycling and fishing (worms available).

Places to see within 30-40 minutes of Kenilworth include:
* Sunshine coast beaches (including Noosa)
* Maleny, Mapleton and Montville villages on the Blackall
Range
* Gheerulla, Mapleton and Condalilla Falls rainforest and waterfall walks
* Kenilworth State Forest and Baloomba Creek bushwalking
* Eumundi and Yandina Markets
*Tewantin mountain bike park, and many local trails

This is a country retreat for discerning contemporary tastes. Every feature has been applied with a distinct style and aesthetic to help you relax and totally unwind. Enjoy sunsets on the deck, breathe the beautiful fresh country air, enjoy the wildlife, birds, sounds of the river rapids and extensive views of the river surrounds and Kenilworth Bluff.

Our minimum stay is usually 2 nights, 3 nights on long weekends and 4 nights over the Christmas/New Year holiday period. During school holiday periods we are unable to accept 1 day vacancies between stays, so please check dates when booking.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Infants under 2 - free cot on request available
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 4 total
$10 per pet per day. Conditions available
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Firewood is available locally for $15 for a 20kg bag from 3 sources… BP Kenilworth, Kenilworth Showgrounds and Kenilworth Rural Supplies or BYO.
Please notify us if you are bringing in extra guests above your booking. Rates are $25 per guest / per night with a minimum stay of 2 nights.
No smoking or vaping inside the house.

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Kenilworth

Located in Kenilworth, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Imbil Golf Course and Flame Hill Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Mary Valley Heritage Railway and Wappa Falls Astronomical Observatory. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Kenilworth, QLD

What's nearby

  • Mapleton National Park - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Bellbird Stud Nature Refuge - 21 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Kondalilla National Park - 26 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Mapleton Falls National Park - 28 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Eumundi Market - 31 min drive - 33.6 km

Getting around

  • Imbil Station - 22 min drive
  • Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kenilworth Bakery & Coffee Lounge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kenilworth Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Top Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bellbird Creek Tea House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bellbird Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kenilworth River Oaks on Mary River - Pet friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Kenilworth River Oaks on Mary River - Pet friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kenilworth River Oaks on Mary River - Pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kenilworth River Oaks on Mary River - Pet friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kenilworth River Oaks on Mary River - Pet friendly located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Mapleton National Park and within 9 miles (15 km) of Kenilworth Bluff Nature Refuge and Braehead Nature Refuge. Gumnut Park Nature Refuge and Cycadelic Nature Refuge are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 219 out of 268 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 268 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 268 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 268 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 268 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

AL T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very easy communication to book and meeting us to explain the property and where to go locally, terrific knowledge.
Beautiful outlook from the property.
Mary River at your doorstep.
Happy Dog Happy Life..
Safe and comfortable inside.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home had a warm family friendly vibe. Very well equipped and lots of space and beautiful setting, quiet and peaceful. It had a lovely library space and DVDs galore. I would highly recommend this location and so easy to access with lots of help if needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherie D.

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

Relaxing Getaway

Lovely location, was a great ladies weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle O.

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

Was an awesome place to stay especially travelling with dogs. Heaps of room for them to run.

Was great to be able to take ours dogs for a swim. Very central to travel to Eumundi, Yandina and Maleny. Loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee-anne B.

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

Great house

Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

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

Great stay for us and the dogs!

Great property and perfect for a couple of days away with the pups! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trish J.

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

Absolute lately great family holiday.loved the serenity.

Had my adult children and grandchildren.everyone loved the house and views.great for our doggy also.we had a wonderful week.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

V Y.

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

A relaxing time

We enjoyed staying at River Oaks, it had everything we needed. The house was clean and well presented and the location was perfect for us to explore all the surrounding towns including Kenilworth itself. We loved that the property was dog friendly as well.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Tracie R.

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

Peaceful and restful

As the title says, the property is peaceful and restful. Dog friendly and so many businesses within the vicinity are also dog friendly, like the local pub, cafes etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin A.

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

Very laid back few days

We stayed for 4 nights and had a most relaxing break. The house was spotless and had everything we needed including games, dvd's and books for entertainment. Situated about 3km from Kenilworth so you need a car to get around. Elin (host) was very helpful and informative. All in all a lovely time had by all including our dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Great getaway!

Spotlessly clean, very comfortable bedding, dogs had a great time in the river. 5 min drive to the Kenilworth cheese factory. Air conditioning in the bedroom and lounge made it comfortable in the warm weather. Great place to stay and owners were very helpful!

10/10 Excellent

Katherine G.

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

Beautiful house, relaxing stay

What a perfect country get away. Beautiful house Equipped with every thing you need. Beautiful view from the huge veranda over looking the country side. We really enjoyed the outdoor fireplace both nights. And it was lovely having the indoor fire place too. We’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Trish L.

Cosy and Complete

A very well equipped cosy house. Perfect for a winter visit. The River so very accessible, and John the Caretaker incredibly helpful. Stars like I have not seen for many years. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

LJW

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

Incredible

We had a spectacular 8 days at the property which felt like we were in a rainforest oasis that was so private and surrounded by luscious greenery and nature. We all swam in the river, fished, walked the property and interacted with the cows on the adjoining property. The kids played in the tree house while we sat on the veranda and were visited each night by 2 huge green tree frogs and could hear the possums in the trees. The location was close to the town where we went to the incredible Kenilworth Bakery and Dairy. The town has a great vibe. Down the road in the other direction is a quirky old style burger diner with lots of collectibles and amazing Pizzas it’s called Mrs Browns Diner. The host was available on a property next door if we needed and she was so wonderful. On our final day we got to explore her spectacular permaculture garden and we all learnt so much and got some samples to take home.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An easy house to stay in... great for our dogs to run. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Izabell D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was very nice and was located in a peaceful setting.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Janine Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check-in and location were great. The house was suitable for our needs, but would benefit from quite a few small maintenance things.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendly hosts, clean & prepared immaculately; loved the visit from the cows Beautiful spot for a birthday under the stars
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

Great Break

Ideal location on the river and magnificent house. Pet friendly. The dogs had a great time playing in the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl D.

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

Beautiful Holiday Home

Once again had a lovey time. House is perfect, clean, roomy, lovely big kitchen and good back yard for dogs fully fenced.Having the Mary River in the back yard is the highlight. So private. We will be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Tranquil stay on the Mary River

We recently stayed at River Oaks , a beautifully appointed house with rolling green lawns flowing down to the Mary River. The house had everything we needed for cooking and relaxing, books and games for our grandson to play.The lush lawns were ideal for doggie and child play while the ability to access the river straight out the back with our stand up paddle boards was an absolute bonus.We explored the stunning Kenilworth area by day and then returned to our peaceful lodgings to relax in the evenings.The back lawn was a perfect spot for afternoon drinks and nibbles.I would definitely recommend River Oaks and hope to stay again sometime.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

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

Country getaway!!!!

We really enjoyed staying at this lovely home. It was very well appointed and beautifully presented. Staying right on the river was great for our adult children’s dog. We all enjoyed the swimming!!! Kenilworth was so close too!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline M.

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

Caro

A lovely peaceful stay in a gorgeous home
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina G.

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

Mrs

Such a relaxing spot! We loved going down to h to river to swim and kayak. The outdoor shower was great. Our dog loved it and the care taker was very attentive.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Magical weekend

What a magical place, a little bit of country with all the trimmings…Elin we will be back, thankyou for sharing your bit of paradise with us x
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Astrid Kuenne

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We are a retired couple and first came to Kenilworth on a camping trip... and while buying a bottle of wine in the village saw this lovely property in the window of the local real estate agent. River Oaks was lovingly restored for the year of 2011... with Rick taking a year off work to manage and undertake the extensive renovations, and Elin travelling up from Brisbane after the children finished school on Fridays.

Why they chose this property

The big attraction for us was the river frontage to the Mary River, the sweeping green lawns and the views to Kenilworth Bluff. And all of this is just a 4 minute drive from Kenilworth Village. We are highly conscious of isolation risk and super high standards of cleanliness... with all our linen being laundered on site at 40 degrees, sun dried and extra care being given to sanitizing surfaces.

What makes this property unique

A comfortable home, designed and styled specifically for the holiday maker who seeks a green change with their family and friends - and all that a private access to the river offers. We offer a gourmet kitchen and entertainment areas, a fenced garden for pets and lots of open space for children and fur babies to play. There is also excellent fishing in the river... so bring your rods... but you may need to kiss and release your catch as several of the local species are protected. And we welcome your pets inside and out! We have access to both Telstra and Optus towers for mobile reception and the lounge offers an extra large high definition TV with USB access points.

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