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"The Swans Nest" Beach House

Holiday home in Rainbow Beach with kitchen and patio

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Back deck with national Park outlook, BBQ,  outdoor bathroom and Sunloungers
Outdoor beach bathroom.
Outdoor beach bathroom with hot & cold water shower, basin and toilet.
Front porch
Front seating under cover

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Rainbow Beach, QLD
  • Place, Cooloola Great Walk North Trailhead
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Phil Rogers Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Rainbow Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

"The Swans Nest" Beach House

2 Bedroom Duplex, one level beach shack with own front and back yard. Pet friendly with fenced back yard and undercover shelter at front. Walk 900 mtrs to Rainbow Beach for surfing, swimming, sunbathing, walking, take in the view. Enjoy a fresh outdoor shower at either front or back of property on returning from the beach. Relax in private back yard on sun loungers with a national park view. Outdoor bathroom on back deck contains hot water shower, basin & toilet. Walk 3 minutes to bowls club, take private track & walk to IGA, bottlo, and walk 5 minutes to main village, pub & surf club. Drive 3 mins to Carlo Sand Blow, for a bush walk for 700mtrs, for beautiful views of Rainbow Beach and sand tobogganing, must do photo opportunity. Drive 10 minutes to Inskip Point, for fishing, swimming and getting barge to Fraser Island. Drive 5 mins to boat ramp down end of Carlo Road, for boat and canoe hire or to put your own boat in. Take your chairs down the beach and enjoy people watching, or 4WD down the beach to have it to yourself. Take in the local photos at the pub of those unlucky forbies that have bogged themselves to no return... This property is a small 2 bed duplex, contains 1 King Bedroom and 1 Queen Bedroom, with 1 indoor separate shower and toilet, and an outdoor bathroom with second shower, basin & toilet. It is BYO Linen, (sheets, pillow cases, shower and beach towels). Blankets and Pillows are provided, along with all other kitchen utensils / amenities for comfortable self catering. There is outdoor seating at the front and rear of the property, that looks on to National park bushland.

Take a day out Beach Driving

At low tide take advantage of beach driving Rainbow Beach, check out the beautiful coloured sands, and at the point enjoy the nature made lake one side or surf the other for a different day out. From here you can take the Leisha track to the other side of Double Island Point, heading south. Not far south from here, your can take the Freshwater 4WD Track which brings you out 5kms out of Rainbow Beach on the main road in. The freshwater track is an alternative when the tides don't suit or are too high at Rainbow Beach, or simply to spend the day at the point, and travel home on the Freshwater track. Be certain to check with locals the state of the track as sometimes it can have deep sand. Otherwise, a great alternative to the beach, a nice scenic rainforest track.

Relax

Rainbow Beach is a relaxing small township, where you can wind down very quickly. Take a good book, and alternate between the beach and the private back yard on a sunlounger with a bush outlook.

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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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Pets are welcome inside, not on any furniture.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors and return the keys
Please ensure dishes are washed and dried and put away and bench is wiped clean.
Please place blankets as you found them across end of beds.
Please empty fridge, put rubbish in bins and put bins out. Bin day is Mondays. In school holidays bin days are Fri and Mon.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

About the area

Rainbow Beach

Located in Rainbow Beach, this holiday home is in the city centre and by the sea. Phil Rogers Park is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Sandy National Park and Womalah Resources Reserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rainbow Beach, QLD

What's nearby

  • Cooloola Great Walk North Trailhead - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Phil Rogers Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Rainbow Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Carlo Sand Blow - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Inskip Point - 14 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lighthouse - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Marina and Grill - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪The Deck @ Sea Salt - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Rainbow Beach Surf Life Saving Club - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Temptations by the Water - ‬29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Swans Nest" Beach House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at "The Swans Nest" Beach House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "The Swans Nest" Beach House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "The Swans Nest" Beach House located?

Located in the heart of Rainbow Beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Cooloola Great Walk North Trailhead, Carlo Sand Blow and Phil Rogers Park. Rainbow Beach and Rainbow Beach (South) are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 173 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tidy, well equipped and close to everything. Very solid fencing which made it super safe for our dog.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Judith L.

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

Good for a couple of days away.

Good location. Surf club, sports club, cafes, within east walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mark p.

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

Beautiful

Amazing fun place to get away from the big smoke and R&R .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie K.

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

10/10 Great location

Great location and walkable to everything The yard was very secure for our 6mth old groodle. The property was lovely and clean and the owner’s communication was excellent We can’t wait to return Many Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA C.

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

Great stay in Rainbow Beach

Great dog friendly accommodation in Rainbow Beach walking distance to everything. Check in process was easy would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Swans Nest is a gem. It is within walking distance to the main shops but nestled amongst the rainforest so it is quiet and unassuming. It is one of the very few places I have stayed where the kitchen is supplied with all the essentials and more than you need when catering for yourself. It is not a large unit but it is comfortable, clean and very tidy. The added bonus of allowing pets just adds to its many gold stars. Luan and Chris are excellent hosts and respond quickly to any questions we may have. Thank you for a wonderful stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey O.

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

Loved it!

Perfect little holiday home. Had everything we could possibly need! 2min bike ride to town and the beach. Super friendly and accommodating hosts. 5 stars. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Perfect rainbow beach stay

My partner and I had a great time here, the house had all we needed. We had our boat and there was enough space to park it which was a bonus for us. Short walk into town. We’re looking forward to coming back another time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

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

Lovely

Was grate to have some where to stay with the hole family including our fur babies

10/10 Excellent

Carina v.

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

Rainbow getaway

Close to everything. Well equipped with all conveniences. Tidy, clean and easy to manage. Enjoyed that its pet friendly. Will definitely want to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

AJ S.

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

Brilliant (as usual)

Once again we have had a wonderful and relaxing time! The property is in the perfect location, the owners have made improvements every year we have come, it's neat, tidy and clean each visit! We're already looking forward to next year's annual visit! Highly recommend!
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara E.

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

Great stay. Good location

We loved our stay. Could walk into town. House is very well equipped and clean. We didn’t realise until we received our check in notification that you needed to bring your own batch towels and bed sheets and pillow cases. So if you are not local it’s not very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Horrid H.

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

Perfect Rainbow Beach Getaway

We stayed three nights and wish we had booked for longer. The Swans Nest is well equipped all around. Beds are very comfortable. Great outdoor area bordering onto bushland. Walking distance to shops, restaurants and beach. Quiet neighborhood. We and the dog had a great time and we are looking forward to another stay in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Marcus M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s clean, the bummer is we had to take our bedding with us! And the worst was the “Fluor” lights in the living area
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna S.

It is conviniently located, dog friendly and we had a very relaxing stay.

The property was clean and tidy when we arrived. The instruction on how to use the house were simple and clear. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. I would reccomend fixing the front screen door.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Swan's Nest

A simple place to stay that had everything we needed for a reasonable price. Close enough to the beach - walking distance. Loved that it was right next to the bush and walking track. Clean and hospitable, comfortable beds. The outside area to sit was peaceful, private and good for watching birds and enjoying the bush. It rained so we didn't use it much but it would be lovely for breakfast in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Pet Friendly, even to water and food bowls under sink.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, great location for town. Dog friendly yard. Will come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandra H.

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

The absolute best

We had an amazing stay! The house is perfect for a family. We fell in love with the outdoor terrace and shower overseeing the national park, such a peaceful, relaxing environment. The house has everything you need. We highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Perfect place to relax.

A quiet and well-appointed beach house, close to amenities and the coast. A perfect place to relax and take it easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

AJ S.

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

Brilliant - as usual!

Absolutely loved our stay here! We've been coming every year for many years now and it's always so relaxing. While Rainbow Beach itself is becoming more busy, it's still lovely and quiet and relaxing at this property! Backing onto the bushland really can't be beaten! The owners are lovely, communication is great and every year they have done something to improve/update the place, can't fault it! Highly recommend!
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey B.

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

Perfect place

Our second time staying here and it was just as great as we remembered. Perfectly located, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne P.

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

Great little place

This holiday home was great! Close to all amenities and an easy walking distance to everything. Dog friendly was a huge bonus, and our pooch was happy in the yard when he wasn’t with us. Only down side, I didn’t bring sheets and had trouble getting them. Otherwise fab all round!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Beautiful Little Stay

Wonderful little stay great communication from owner when needed . Well equipped with everything you need …. loved it !!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW L.

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

The Swans Nest

This was a perfect little unit for our weekend getaway. The unit was clean and comfortable and was equipped with all that we needed for the weekend. Being pet-friendly we were able to take our border collie and were confident that she was always safe with the secure yard. It was very affordably priced and the owner/managers were always helpful with any communication. It was close enough to the centre of Rainbow Beach to walk to shops and restaurants. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Luan Swanick

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What makes this property unique

Enjoy the comfort of home away from home, an easy property to live in for small families, couples, 2 x couples so 4 adults, as well as your welcome furry friend. We as owners enjoy the beach with our french bulldog x pug, can walk for miles up the beach to have it to ourselves, not over crowded like coastal towns nearer to Brisbane, retaining that more remote untouched beach village appeal. Driving on the beach to double island point is a special excursion, and a beautiful spot to lay rest and enjoy the beauty and swimming for a few hours, dependent of the tides. Resting at the property has a unique national park bushland outlook, no neighbour one side. Enjoy the benefits of the large back deck area, and separate outdoor beach bathroom.

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