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Island Tank Aviary

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Sun-loungers
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Interior
Sun-loungers

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 270 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Island Tank Aviary

The Bird House
Contemporary self contained, one bedroom container home with closed in deck set amongst the bushland and wildlife of the Southern Moreton Bay Islands.
Ideal short-stay retreat for couples, writers hideaway or for bird watchers.

Getting there
Travel by vehicle barge or ferry from Redland Bay to the Southern Moreton Bay Islands. Complimentary bus to RSL or Bowling Club on island. Amenities on island include Supa IGA, bakery, cafes/restaurants, fuel, fishing gear etc. There is a ride share service called ‘Island Ride’.

What can we do there
Relax, listen to the birds and enjoy the island hideaway. Bush walking.
Experience living in a tiny container home.
BYO bikes, kayak, fish rod and gear, camera.

Property manager

Shelley

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 753 square feet

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Miscellaneous

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  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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: Infant allow only, no toddler
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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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Russell Island, QLD

Getting around

  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) - 169 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Blue Parrot Cafe - ‬50 min drive
  • ‪Pub Paradise - ‬50 min drive
  • ‪Kebab Express - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Aunty Alice's Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Pondage - ‬53 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Tank Aviary pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Island Tank Aviary?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Tank Aviary?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Island Tank Aviary located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of Whistling Kite Wetlands, Southern Moreton Bay Islands National Park and Fern Terrace Reserve. Main Beach Conservation Park and Bay Islands Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Island Tank Aviary Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 159 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynda G.

Great stay
Easy booking, great property
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kane T.

Great stay
Great place to stay everything I needed was there excellent 👌
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pavel M.

Lovely place to stay
We enjoyed our stay a lot! Cozy house, birds around - a perfect place for a couple.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley B.

Bird house
This place is fabulous Very clean Everything you need Great walks We loved it and will definatly be back
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Nice place to stay. Very quiet and the mattress was very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alet C.

Lovely spot
So well equipped and a lovely peaceful location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin V.

Tranquility
Homely. Enjoyable in the surroundings. Peaceful and amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

TRACEY K.

Another lovely stay at the Bird House
Thank you...peaceful and love seeing the birds feed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Birdbox is primo
Great place. Cool birdlife. Love the deck area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Magical spot
Piece and quiet surrounded by bushland. With lots of birds to watch. The tiny home is perfectly fitted out with an excellent screened enclosed veranda to sit and enjoy the surroundings.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

TRACEY K.

Its always lovely staying at The Bird House
Thank you again !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward P.

A wonderful location with lots of wildlife!
The Birdhouse was just as it was named, the large flyscreened verandah meant we could spend most of our stay where we were at the accomodation out in the elements, taking in the huge variety of animals that came past. Peaceful and quiet, and in a good location away from the main noise of the island, close to lots of nature walks and a quick swim.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nataliya L.

Excellent experience
Stayed in this property for the second time for 3 nights, same great experience, comfortable stay, feeling like at home while being away from home, highly recommend. Many thanks for taking care of this beautiful home and giving an opportunity to others to enjoy it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

Relaxing
Wonderful place to take a short break. Everything perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

TRACEY K.

Staying at The Bird House is a beautiful experience
5 stars - as usual
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kane T.

Great as always 👌
Its great i stay there when im working on the island it sure beats the travelling back n forth daily grind. Great to relax on the front veranda with a cold one after work
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny A.

Lovely retreat
Excellent little hideaway in quiet, peaceful neighbourhood. Very clean and comfortable. Shelley (host) was very kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

loved the bird life
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca O.

Relaxing retreat
Enjoyed eating breakfast on the deck fully enclosed with fly screen to keep out insects, listening to the bird calls. A lovely quiet setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kane T.

Great
Great as always
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudine

We liked to see and feed the birds.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Rhys T.

Nice and quiet
We found the property to be perfect for our weekend away, clean, tidy and catered for our needs, we would definitely stay again when we return next time..... Thank you Shelley for having us.... Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jonathan N.

Good stay
We enjoyed our stay at the 'Bird House'/Island tank Avairy for a few days of relaxation. Compact, but everything there. We did experience the full range of Queensland weather - sun, rain, heat, cold over the week but were comfortable. Only drawback was the biting insects.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Perrin E.

great quiet getaway
We came to the Bird House to relax after a very crazy work season; we did as little as possible, and it was a great place to do that. The place is very well put together and the screened porch is amazing, and popular with the local birds. We've decided the curlew's name is Kevin.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

TRACEY K.

Thank you!
Perfect, as always.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023