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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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
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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
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.
Bellbird Stud Nature Refuge - 16 min drive - 20.8 km
Kondalilla National Park - 22 min drive - 22.0 km
Mapleton Falls National Park - 22 min drive - 24.2 km
Conondale National Park - 22 min drive - 20.5 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
McGinns of Kennilworth - 4 min drive
Bellbird Creek Tea House - 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 does it cost to stay at Kenilworth River Oaks on Mary River - Pet friendly?
As of 13 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kenilworth River Oaks on Mary River - Pet friendly on 24 June 2026 start from AU$295, 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 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
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Lovely stay, the place was rustic but clean and well appointed. Beautiful surrounds, the kids enjoyed the river and we did a few trips to Booloumba creek/falls/the Artists Cascades.
Eve L.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2026
Thank you Eve for your lovely review and rating.
Appreciate your feedback and we hope you come back again soon.
Cheers Astrid
Very welcoming and Elin was lovely. Her garden is amazing and we all had a great time - including our dogs. A short drive away from Kenilworth which is great and lots of lovely walks and places to eat. Very relaxing and comfortable and hope to be back soon
Tracey Jane S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan 2026
Thank you for staying at River Oaks. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope you come back again sometime soon.
Regards Astrid
Mary River Holidays
The host was very welcoming and friendly, providing helpful information. Accomodation comfortable and attractive and as it was depicted. The area near the river was beautiful. Our dogs enjoyed the river when we arrived but after the first evening, the river was flowing too strongly for swimming after recent rain.
Anna T.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review and kind words. We’re delighted you enjoyed the accommodation and the beautiful river setting. It’s always great to hear when our guests and their dogs, make the most of the property.
The river does rise quickly after rain, but when it settles it becomes a perfect spot again. We’d love to welcome you back to River Oaks anytime for another peaceful escape.
Cheers Astrid
Very easy communication to book and meeting us to explain the property and where to go locally, terrific knowledge.
AL T.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov 2025
Thank you for your lovely feedback. So glad all the family enjoyed themselves including your dog. Thanks for staying at our property and we hope you return another time.
Cheers
Astrid Kuenne
Bookings Manager
Mary River Holidays
Friendly hosts, clean & prepared immaculately; loved the visit from the cows Beautiful spot for a birthday under the stars
Leah D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2025
Thank you for your lovely review. Glad you enjoyed the cows and scenery
We hope you come back again another time.
Cheers
Astrid Kuenne
Bookings Manager
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.
Bronwyn H.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2025
Thank you for your lovely review, we look forward to welcoming you back again in the near future.
Cheers Astrid
Mary River Holidays
Check-in and location were great. The house was suitable for our needs, but would benefit from quite a few small maintenance things.
Janine Z.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2025
Thank you for your review.
Please let us know any improvements in a message as we are happy to make changes if required.
Cheers
Astrid
Bookings Manager
We had such a wonderful stay at River Oaks. We enjoyed relaxing on the deck reading books whilst watching the rain, and when the sun came out, sitting by the firepit watching the sunset. It was such a great place to stay.
Liz C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2021
Thank you for your feedback, love to see you had a great time relaxing even though we had some rain. We hope you come back again one day. Cheers Astrid
2nd stay perfect place for our family and dogs, Having river down the back was so much fun.Looking forward to coming back next year.We love Kenilworth.
Sheryl D.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2024
Thank you Sheryl for coming back to River Oaks. We love having repeat customers and looking forward to you coming back again next year. Cheers Astrid
We had a great relaxing time. All went well and the views were great!
Gill A.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2023
Thank you for your lovely review. We hope you come back again one day soon. Cheers
About the host
Hosted by Astrid Kuenne
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.