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Duk 'n'Willa Beach Cottage - built in 1950
Duk 'n' Willa Beach Cottage located on the corner of Hythe & Romney Streets
Corner block - fully fenced yard for pets
Main Bedroom with Queen Bed
Main Bedroom - complete with TV & Ceiling Fan

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 685 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Duk 'n' Willa Beach Cottage

Duk 'n' Willa Beach Cottage is an idyllic quintessential Queenslander positioned in Pialba only 600 meters from the beach, having close proximity to cafes and restaurants, shopping centres, children's fun parks and the Hervey Bay Golf and Country Club. The functionally stylish Beach Cottage is enveloped in beach-chic interior design with relaxation and comfort in mind. Duk 'n' Willa Beach Cottage delivers a light and airy beach feel through the use of hard wood timber floors and high ceilings, capturing the timeless era in which it was built.

The beach cottage has an open plan living space, fully equipped modern kitchen, two bedrooms (1 x queen bed / 2 x single beds) and a sleep out (1 x double bed).
There is plenty of space to spread out with a large, fully fenced backyard to relax and unwind in. The over sized entertainment area is covered and is perfect for BBQ's, there is also a lockup garage and yard access for boats and jet skis.

Pet Friendly + FREE Broadband Internet + Fenced Yard + Space for Boat


Distance from Duk 'n' Willa Beach Cottage to:

Beach: 600 meters / 6 minute walk
Hervey Bay Golf & Country Club: 1.2km / 2 minute car / 15 minute walk
WetSide Water Park: 1.3km / 4 minute car / 16 minute walk
Pialba Place Shopping Centre: 1.7km / 4 minute car / 20 minute walk
Hervey Bay RSL: 1.7km / 4 minute car / 20 minute walk
Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre: 2.5 km / 6 minute car / 30 minute walk



WHAT'S INCLUDED?

When staying at Duk 'n' Willa Beach Cottage, you can expect to move in and find everything you will need ready and waiting for you. The following are all included at no extra cost:

- Broadband Internet
- Netflix TV
- Fully equipped Kitchen with Dishwasher & Microwave
- Tea, Coffee, sugar and milk on arrival
- Washing Powder / Liquid and Toilet Paper
- Bath Towels
- Quality Bed Linen
- Complimentary use of Fishing Reels / Crab Pots
- Complimentary use of beach Boogie Boards
- Complimentary use of Golf Clubs
- Pet Bowls



All Tariffs quoted are based on up to 4 adults, children and extra adults $10 per head per night.

50% deposit required at time of booking to secure reservation.

Balance + Security Bond due a minimum 7 days prior to arrival.

Early Check-in/Late Check-out are welcome with prior approval. As long as there is no-one checking out the day you arrive or checking in the day you leave we are very happy to offer our guests an early Check-in or late Check-out. Please make sure this is arranged and confirmed with us prior to your arrival.

Security Bond: $200

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No Smoking inside 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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hervey Bay

Located in Pialba, a neighbourhood in Hervey Bay, this holiday home is next to a golf course and near the beach. Duggan Conservation Park and O'Regan Creek Conservation Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include WetSide Water Education Park and Fraser Coast Cultural Centre. With fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Pialba, QLD

What's nearby

  • Esplanade - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hervey Bay Golf and Country Club - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • WetSide Water Education Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Fraser Coast Discovery Sphere - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre - 5 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Howard Station - 33 min drive
  • Hervey Bay, QLD (HVB) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cauldron Brewing - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pie & Pastry Paradise - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Duk 'n' Willa Beach Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Duk 'n' Willa Beach Cottage?

As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Duk 'n' Willa Beach Cottage on 11 July 2026 start from AU$212, 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 Duk 'n' Willa Beach Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Duk 'n' Willa Beach Cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Duk 'n' Willa Beach Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Duk 'n' Willa Beach Cottage located?

This family-friendly Hervey Bay holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Hervey Bay Golf and Country Club, Fraser Coast Cultural Centre and WetSide Water Education Park. Gables Point Beach and Fraser Coast Discovery Sphere are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 61 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gloria s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Duk n willa had every little detail covered. I was so pleased with everything. The amenities in the kitchen were awesome. Very spacious and great for our dogs to run around. We loved it here
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Paul J.

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
The house should not be rented out it is filthy it is a health hazard and should be reported to the health department. I left one night earlier would have not stayed even one night but unfortunately, I could not find other accommodation as I had my dog with me.
Bed Spread
Machine milk stain
Dirty coffee machine
Open cupboard no doors. I did see a cockroach running in there
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb 2026
Very disappointing, completely unfair and unreasonable review from Paul. Our housekeeper tries very hard to maintain our families 70 year cottage. Milk smears on the coffee machine and dirty skirting board etc. are all easy fixes and our housekeeper would happily and promptly returned to the cottage to rectify any cleaning concerns if they were raised with me during his stay. Mildew ceiling patches is very common and an ongoing battle in this seaside tropical location, a contractor has been scheduled to complete a cleaning treatment.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aurea R.

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

Great location

It's a charming house, loved the decor, beautiful art, comfortable beds and well appointed furniture and kitchen . We had everything we needed, loved the walk in pantry and the coffee machine.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah H.

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

Visiting grandkids

Grandkids live in Hervey Bay so house was an ideal base for us to spend quality time with them. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Judy W.

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

Awesome

We enjoyed our stay here. The dogs loved it as well. It was a short walk down to the beach. It was fairly quiet but still close to everything. We would definitely come back again. Bridget was an excellent host - readily available and very accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norman S.

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

Home away from home

Very welcoming home away from home. Very well equiped - wanted for nothing. Really enjoyed our stay. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

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

Close to everything

Property is perfect for us. Close to walking party along the esplanade Easy drive to Burrum Heads and other spots. Lots great cafes in the Bay, walk or drive to.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sarah h.

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

Great little cottage

Great location with short walk to the water park and dog beach. Fully fenced for the dogs. Had everything we needed for a short getaway. Host very prompt at getting back to me.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Sonya F.

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

Great family & pet friendly property

Really comfortable & well equipped property for families & furry friends. We hope to stay again. The only reason I gave 4 out of 5 stars is because I couldn't give 4.5 stars & one bathroom & no separate toilet was challenging at times!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fleur W.

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

Pet friendly stay

Love the fact that the house is perfect for pet. Everything is really good quality. Coffee machine was a treat! Host responded immediately to a question I had. Great value for $
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Terry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

old but ok

2nd bedroom a bit bright first thing in morning. Cupboard doors damaged and carpet tiles on floor loose.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Stay at duk n willa

Excellent, close to everything walking and driving. Quiet neighbourhood, nice and roomy and a beautiful breeze inside and out. Well equipped with everything you need for a holiday. Fully fenced dogs loved it. My daughter didnt want to leave. Will stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie D.

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

Beautiful little get away

This cottage is situated in a quiet area, and close to the beach and esplanade. With an old dog, we like to take her with us to enjoy the holidays but she needs somewhere to stay and rest too. This house is fully fenced and takes little dogs in mind. We had a great time, and will def be back in the future. :)
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Peter C.

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

All was great

Outside area soaked when wet Front room full of mould Being disabled concrete very unlevel which causes inshore footing But overall very nice
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian B.

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

We love Duk 'n' Willa

As usual (we've stayed at 'The Duk' many times now), we had a lovely 2 weeks at the Duk 'n' Willa cottage. Even with incredibly wet weather (we had 4 days without rain/showers in the 2 weeks we were there!) we still managed to have a great time and fitted in kayaking, fishing and lots of great beach walks with our dogs. The cottage suits us perfectly: great location being near to restaurants, boat ramps and beaches; comfortable without being pretentious or precious; well appointed; perfect for our dogs with a big outdoor area; and a perfect place to clean up up after fishing and kayaking (all weather outside table; functional laundry, two fridges; hose to wash things down etc etc). We love it.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben F.

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

Touch Footy Get Away

We stayed at DuknWilla for the touch football state cup. The location was convenient to both local facilities and the grounds and the property was fully equipped with everything we needed for our stay. Bridget was easy to deal with and communication was always quick and clear. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Nicole W.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice old house. Neighbourhood not so nice, felt unsafe.

House not cleaned properly. Undesirable neighbours yelling and fighting till after midnight each night, my son felt scared and unsafe. The hot water system is too small for everyone to shower in the one day, we had to have a couple of cold showers. Dishwasher had a meals worth of food piled in the bottom. Had to wash/clean things before use. Barbecue was so filthy it was a health hazard, took an hour to clean before we could eat off it. I let the property owner know about all these issues but have had no reply. Overall disappointing.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Paul S.

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Our Stay at Duk-n-Willa

Our stay at the above property was overall very disappointing. The condition of the cottage was very disappointing and did not warrant a 4.6 rating. Externally the cottage was in a terrible state including the laundry. There were holes in the suffits and internally and externally the cottage was desperate for a paint. On 2 occassions we returned after a day out to no hot water. There was insufficient towels for 4 people and NETFLIX was not accessible at all times. We felt unsafe due to cars hooning each night and argumentative neighbours. During the day for six days road works were camped outside the door.interanally the range hood in the kitchen and the stove needed a good clean and I spent time wiping grubby marks off the wall, windowsills and wiping thick dust off daddo rails. There was evidence of mould over the back and front door and the back screen door no longer locked or was clean.the ceiling internally was sagging and paint beginning to peel.internal doors, door frame needed painting, nor would have passed building standards. Whilst it was evident attempts were made to present the cottage well there still was inadequate seating in the loungeroom and the the cottage did not deliver as advertised for the amount of money charged per day. $200+
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2023
Our lil cottage is over 70 years old and as explained through various texts with Paul, we are in the process of giving Duk'n'Willa an exterior makeover. The interior of our cottage makes up for the tired exterior. It is warm, cosy and comfortable. The sagging of the 70 year old orignial ceiling and peeling is slight, being only seen in some areas. At no point did we advitise the cottage as a new build, being built in 1950's, I am sure buiding codes have indeed been modifided since. We communicated with Paul during his stay, rectifying any issues such as the Wi-Fi drop out causing NetFlix to errror, plus working with Ergon Enery regarding the Hot Water issue which still remains a mystery, but now working perfectly fine since. There was no additional charge for the last minute two guests, plus the cleaning fee was refunded following Paul's cleaning efforts. Our price is in line with the local market price, yet reflective in the current exterior condition. As property owners, we recieved $990 for 6 x nights = $165 per night (excluding any service fees) Booking an entire house with full commercially laundered linen for 6 x guests is a fair price, especially in comparison to the pricing of hotel rooms within the area. Our next door neighbours are an elderly couple and a friendly foster family, therefore, can only assume the disputes are coming from across the road? We love our lil Duk'n'Willa Cottage and it's character, stocked with all the creature comforts needed for making memories x
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ann W.

Could be nice but the place was dirty

Very disappointed. The place does not appear to have been cleaned properly in quite a while. All the venetian blind slats were dusty, the window sills were dirty, the bedside tables were all covered in dust and a sticky residue, glass table dusty, table mats still had food on them, kitchen work surface and oven front door looked as if they had been just wiped over with a dirty cloth. The whole house needs a thorough clean and the windows, window sills and door jambs need repainting. I had to clean all surfaces before putting anything on them, wash cutlery. No where to store food except the fridge. Most of the drawers in the kitchen need cleaning and the bathroom drawers had hair and debris. Not exactly hygienic. We did contact the owner and she did apologise, but didn't respond to our request that someone came to clean the place. Whilst the work surfaces are now cleaner, I did not touch the blinds, window sills etc. That is not my job. Considering the bad state of the place, it is not worth the rental fee as it stands and I feel that at least the cleaning fee we have paid should be refunded as the place had not been cleaned prior to arrival
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Such a disappointing a damaging review for our little cottage. Our cleaner takes pride in the presentation and cleanliness of the cottage, therefore has found this review to be quite a blow. The review failed to mention the building of 2 x new houses across the road, hence the airborne dust became quite a battle for Kylie our housekeeper. The housing construction is now complete and I have since hired a professional cleaner to scrub our walls and spring clean blinds, windows and sills. Our 68 year cottage has never been packaged as a 5 star resort, hence reflective in the $156 per night fee charged, my sincere apologies if that was what you were hoping for. The cottage is fully equipped with fresh linen and plenty of space for dry food in the walk in pantry? I do apologise for the delayed response on the cleaning request. I honestly overlooked your email, only to read it in detail on the final night of your 3 night stay. If you had of called me directly, it would have been a very different outcome.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Richard C.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
First impressions are important. The lawn was un-mowed (the gardeners turned up half an hour after we did). Thick bird excrement covered the outdoor setting. The fibro sheeting on the back soffit had rough holes punched through it and there were no keys in the key safe. Luckily we were able to contact the owner and access some spare keys. Once we finally got inside we found a comfortable, well-equipped home, albeit one badly in need of a spring clean and some general maintenance. One positive was the large, well-fenced yard. Great, safe environment for our dog and just what we were looking for. Could be even better if the house was fully battened to prevent access under. Great outdoor covered area too, which unfortunately gets very wet in heavy rain, the result of over-flowing gutters that need a good clean-out. Other reviews have mentioned the need for improved cleaning and maintenance. Especially important for older homes that often feature asbestos fibro sheeting and lead-based paint.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny G.

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

Fabulous

Great property, close to off leash dog beach. Lovely amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

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

Dog friendly

Great location, close to dog friendly beach and esplanade. Where you can certainly get your 10000 steps aday. Great dog friendly yard. Home had everything you need, very nicely set up This was our third stay at Duk n Willa, and will be visiting again
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Holidays with the family

Lovely home, comfortable, clean, convenient, an abundance of fresh sea breezes and lovely neighbourhood. This lovely little abode does however, need some tender loving maintenance care. Nothing major but certainly needs addressing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki L.

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

Home away from home

Great home for our particular holiday experience, bringing 3 generations together for an interstate holiday. Close to beach and parks, shopping and restaurants; quiet street, plenty of room in the house and outdoors. Extra fridge space, great pantry and good quality appliances all appreciated. Property manager excellent to deal with.
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben F.

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

July School Holidays

This is our second time at Duk 'n' Willa and the property delivered again. Everything was as advertised and the location in close proximity to parks, shops and beaches was perfect for our family. The addition of the coffee machine was greatly appreciated! Thanks again Bridget - Ben.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Bridget Williams

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Hervey Bay holds a soft spot in the hearts of my husband and I as it is the place where we collected many fond childhood memories. My husband and I have three beautiful children. We started the Beach Cottage so our children could also experience what the amazing Fraser Coast has to offer. We hope Duk 'n' Willa Beach Cottage also assists you too in creating a holiday experience to be remembered.

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