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Enchanted Garden Island Cottage with Bikes and Air Con.

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Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Miscellaneous
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6110 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Enchanted Garden Island Cottage with Bikes and Air Con.

Step back to a time when neighbours chatted in the middle of the street; the kids roamed free until called in for dinner; when you could see the Milky Way from your back garden and woke to the sound of kookaburras in the morning. The perfect retreat to try laid back island life - a sweet character cottage in an enchanted garden filled with birdlife on Russell Island - just half an hour from the mainland but a million miles from its bustle and stress.

Your adventure starts on the car barge across Moreton Bay or (if you choose not to bring your car) on the twenty minute ferry ride to Russell Island. In the middle of a marine national park, you are quite likely to see dolphins and turtles on the way as well as many varieties of sea birds. Dugongs, lots of fish and crabs live here too. (Fishing is allowed around Russell Island - if you like catching fish and crabs you’ll love it here).

Enchanted Garden cottage is the perfect place from which to enjoy everything the island has to offer - at the northern end of the island, it is under 2 kilometres to the shops, jetty, walks, parks, arts centre, community garden, fishing and swimming spots, boat ramp and restaurants. All are easy to walk to. But, with a bike path running from one end of the island to the other, why not copy so many islanders and give bike riding a go. Our cottage even has its own bike shed where you will find 4 bikes and helmets.

Visit the old Kennedy Farm, an old avocado orchard, where the locals go to pick up avas, stroll the grounds or sit under the trees at Rosie’s Island Beans coffee cart (arguably the best on the islands). Until about 1pm, this is the informal meeting place for the island community. Grab a seat with the friendly locals and find out what is going on.

The old farm house is the home of RICARTS, the island’s community arts centre, where you might pick up a treasure from the gallery or even do an art or craft class, which are held every week day morning.

Adjacent is the community garden, one of the first in Queensland, abundant with vegetables and fruit.

A little further down the island are the Turtle Swamp wetlands and Whistling Kite wetlands (both easy, clear family walks).

But whether you have been seeing the sights, visiting the other islands (via the free inter island ferry), fishing or crabbing or kayaking, you can relax after your day’s activities back at your wooded oasis. Chill with a drink in the protected garden room under the grapevines by lantern light? Or maybe a bbq and a fire under the stars on a chilly winter night is more your thing. Feeling romantic? Our garden love seat is the perfect place to enjoy champagne with your darling….or maybe propose?

The garden embraces a spacious pergola-covered patio. With 3 barbecues - two gas and one charcoal - an extendable table with 8 chairs and an open fire, (and the well equipped kitchen), the cottage is so inviting to cook and eat al fresco. You are welcome to pick some fruit and herbs fresh from the garden.
Bedroom one has one comfortable queen sized bed. Bedroom two can be set up as a comfortable king size bed or two singles, on request, depending on your needs. A comfortable queen size bed is also set up in the library/office.

Property manager

Kevin and Sue

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Garden
  • Grey water recycling system
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 1,184 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Grounds entirely mulched. May be hard on bare feet

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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Russell Island, QLD

What's nearby

  • Redland Bay Marina - 118 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) - 154 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Redland Bay Hotel - ‬99 min drive
  • ‪Club Macleay - ‬51 min drive
  • ‪The Blue Parrot Cafe - ‬46 min drive
  • ‪Pub Paradise - ‬46 min drive
  • ‪Kebab Express - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enchanted Garden Island Cottage with Bikes and Air Con. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Enchanted Garden Island Cottage with Bikes and Air Con.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enchanted Garden Island Cottage with Bikes and Air Con.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enchanted Garden Island Cottage with Bikes and Air Con. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Southern Moreton Bay Islands National Park and Fern Terrace Reserve. Whistling Kite Wetlands is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

Enchanted Garden Island Cottage with Bikes and Air Con. Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Penelope B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Garden
The garden brought back many memories for me living in asia
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kanitha T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to stay.
We have stayed here couple of times. The place is great! Nice and clean and comfortable for our stay. Kevin and Sue were great host very quick response and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Russell Island getaway
I loved the house. No aircon or dishwasher but you really didn’t need them. The outdoor room was fantastic. Gardens were a spot of heaven and we picked things out of it for our meals. We also got to meet the delightful Kay and she was a wealth of information about RI. Thanks so much for a fantastic weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stsy
Excellent service great position
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023