STARFISH ON STRADDIE, 1BR/1BA, Capacity 4, Cottage in Point Lookout

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Entire home

Queen size bed. Recently restyled with local business Linen Caravan's wares

Bunk room. Please note this is a small room. Comfy beds, bedside table & lamp

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Point Lookout, QLD

Home Beach3 min drive
Cylinder Beach4 min drive
Deadmans Beach4 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

STARFISH ON STRADDIE

"Starfish" is a comfortable 1 bedroom plus bunk room cottage, close to natural bushland and only 1 kilometre from the beach (Please scroll down to bottom of first page to see exact location on local map)

Starfish has everything you need for a stress free beach holiday.

Winter brings the majestic Humpback Whales on their annual migration to Hervey Bay. A short drive to lookouts and from May to August, you will see them heading north. From August to November they return to their summer home in the Antarctic waters. Other whales can also frequent the crystal clear waters off North Stradbroke Island.

Cottage features

Quiet, peaceful location
Close to natural bush land
Low level, meaning easy luggage loading
Full kitchen facilities including: refrigerator/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, electric frying pan, utensils, crockery
1 Queen size bed in bedroom
Single bunk beds in bunk room (small sized room)
Air Conditioning
Cosy BBQ area
Native birds in area
Wildlife in close proximity regularly
Gated enclosure for a pet. (Strictly only 1 dog permitted)

Island features

Pristine beaches
Beautiful headland gorge walk, including sightseeing
Picture yourself barefoot on a pristine beach, not a care in the world. Sun glistening through crystal clear blue water, dolphins surfing the waves. Seagulls, terns and oyster catches go about their day on the beach too. You may spot a kite or eagle gliding above the dunes.
This is a small taste of what is awaiting you. To experience all North Stradbroke Island has to offer, a pleasant trip across Moreton Bay is necessary. Regular vehicular ferries and passenger boats depart from Cleveland, a bay side area, south east of Brisbane. Ferry and passenger boat trips depart daily from 5am, until late, depending on day of week. More about that later, but it must be said that this relaxing trip will de-stress and unwind you in preparation for your stay in paradise.
A 15 minute drive from Dunwich, were the ferry and boat terminals are, is Starfish.

Property manager

Malcolm and Carolyn Starkey

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 55 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Pls minimize shed pet hair & use vacuum provided

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Point Lookout

Located in Point Lookout, this cottage is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Naree Budjong Djara National Park and Wanga Wallen Bank, while North Stradbroke Island Historical Museum and North Stradbroke Island Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.

Point Lookout, QLD

What's nearby

Home Beach - 3 min drive
Cylinder Beach - 4 min drive
Deadmans Beach - 4 min drive
Frenchmans Beach - 5 min drive
Point Lookout Light - 6 min drive

Restaurants

Tillers Cafe Pantry & Restaurant - 4 min drive
Blue Room - 5 min drive
Kokomo Beach House - 7 min walk
Stan's Chicken and Beer - 20 min walk
Point Lookout SLSC - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is STARFISH ON STRADDIE pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at STARFISH ON STRADDIE?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at STARFISH ON STRADDIE?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is STARFISH ON STRADDIE located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Coral Sea Gallery, Flinders Beach and Point Lookout Community Hall. Home Beach and Cylinder Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

19 Apr 2024

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

Another great stay at Starfish

We had a wonderful week at Starfish after Easter. We keep coming back because of the excellent location, the clean, comfortable and cosy little house with lots of board games and DVDs for the kids, and the hospitality from Carolyn and Mal. The new deck with its ocean view through the trees is an added bonus. We’ll be back again!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlene S.

19 Apr 2024

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

A&n

For the price it is well worth it. Well appointed with everything you nee

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Rhonda R.

19 Apr 2024

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

High allergy alert

On entering the property everything is as pictured online except not as clean. There is noone to greet you. Just keys left in a basket. The smell of an old dusty and musty house hits you when you walk in. On further inspection there were ants and spiders seen in places. The cushions on the chairs at the dining table had mould on them which caused itchiness when sitting on them and the dusty musty smell gave me asthma attacks so i had to take ventolin for the 4 night stay. There needs to be some maintenance done to the property like fixing the roof panels and replace the bbq which was dirty and had missing parts so wasnt usable. The pegs for the clothes line were old and broke when trying to use them. The fridge had dents in the door, the bottom of the oven cupboard needs attention as it looks like something happened and its just been painted over and the lounge had some faint kids drawing marks on them. The location was fantastic but you do need a car to get around. Comfortable bed. Close to the beach. Washing machine and bathroom was very good. Communication with owners was very good.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

17 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Lovely house with plenty of room and fully equipped. Relaxing balcony with a view of Moreton Island. Easy drive to Point Lookout and Cylinder Beach. We will stay there again if we have the opportunity.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Paul R.

4 Feb 2024

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

Affordable view

The accommodation served its purpose well, small but comfortable, with glimpses of the ocean. You really need a car to get around as it's hilly with no shortcuts. Clean and adequately appointed.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Malcolm and Carolyn Starkey

Been a Straddie local resident since 1984, after marrying Mal who grew up here. We've raised 5 children who all went to the local school, played in the local footy team (except our daughter!), spent days out fishing with Mal, many hours at the beach or lakes and brought up on fresh fish, sunshine and fresh air, mostly all while being bare foot (shoes weren't a compulsory part of the uniform at the local school until recently - true story!)

Why they chose this property

We bought this property early 1984, being young and free, and after paying a mortgage on a house in a place we didn't want to be living (as it wasn't near the water) we made a choice of one of these 2 - buy a block of land at Straddie, or travel around Australia. We bit the bullet and bought our little piece of paradise, worked our butts off, started a family 3 years later, and we kept working our butts off, in the fishing industry, and tourism industry.
We built our small cabin (now called 'Starfish' - which is a reference to our name - Starkey - and that we are the fishing industry) and lived in it for about 5 years while we saved and built our current home, which is on the same block of land.
Now we offer our cabin for holiday rental for those wishing to enjoy the simple things in life, away from the busy main part of Point Lookout, but close enough to be there in 5 minutes

What makes this property unique

We have made the space in Starfish simple and basic - It has no airs and graces, but everything you need for comfort and practicality. The mattresses are good quality, and the reverse cycle air conditioner works very well for instance.
Behind Starfish is natural bushland, so wildlife is often seen on the footpaths or crossing the road (kangaroos, echidnas, and even koalas when they are on the move)