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Family Home - Pets welcome . 15km to Australia Zoo, 20km to amazing beaches.

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Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

Family Home - Pets welcome . 15km to Australia Zoo, 20km to amazing beaches.

Beautiful, historic 3 BR Queenslander in the heart of Mooloolah Valley Sunshine Coast, only a short drive to the iconic Australia Zoo and the pristine beaches of the Sunny Coast. Mooloolah is a quiet township with a gorgeous village centre complete with IGA, bakery, cafe, Thai and more. Surrounded by beautiful national parks to explore and the refreshing Ewen Maddock Dam to swim in.

The house is very comfortable, plenty of board games, books and puzzles to keep the kids entertained. You’ll love the convenience of being extremely close to the local shops, playgrounds and skate park. No need to drive into town.
The property has a big, fully fenced backyard and fully fenced front yard, the house is very private.
The huge rear deck has a beautiful views towards Maleny, relax on the outside furniture or have dinner on the 8 seater table watching the sunset. The gorgeous deck is loved by all our guests.

Linen, bedding and towels are provided. New air conditioner installed 23/1/24, new oven installed 12/7/2023.
Wi-fi available.

Property manager

Natalie Pettingill

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Foosball table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Similar properties

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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Pets allowed inside being mindful of the furniture

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Perfect house for families, close to town/park.

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 is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the area

Map
Mooloolah Valley, QLD

What's nearby

  • Australia Zoo - 11 min drive
  • Aussie World - 12 min drive
  • Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve - 17 min drive
  • Big Pineapple - 18 min drive
  • Maleny Dairies - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Mooloolah Station - 5 min walk
  • Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beefy's - Australia's Best Pies - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Banana Bender Pub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Piggyback - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Woodfire Pizza Parlour - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Homegrown Cafe - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Home - Pets welcome . 15km to Australia Zoo, 20km to amazing beaches. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Home - Pets welcome . 15km to Australia Zoo, 20km to amazing beaches.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Home - Pets welcome . 15km to Australia Zoo, 20km to amazing beaches.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Home - Pets welcome . 15km to Australia Zoo, 20km to amazing beaches. located?

Located in the heart of Mooloolah Valley, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Ga'ri djaa ga'wun Nature Refuge and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Edward Corbould Reserve and Retreat No.3 Nature Refuge. Mooloolah River Nature Refuge and Chenrezig Institute are also within 6 miles (10 km). Mooloolah Station is 5 minutes by foot.

Family Home - Pets welcome . 15km to Australia Zoo, 20km to amazing beaches. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 46 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tyson N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house
Nat was a gem. She was super friendly and checked in often without being overbearing. The house was cute and cozy. The location is fantastic, being within walking distance to the IGA and the bakery. The local bakery is definitely worth the trip. Their coffee is great, and all their bakery items were delicious.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness
wedding trip
Nats place was great for us.Everything worked well.WE had a good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gab M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy
Great location, small town vibes
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janette M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent family stay
This property was perfect for our family stay, three generations and there was plenty of room for everyone to have a relaxing time. The back deck is fantastic. Location is so central so we could easily major attraction. Nat is a wonderful host and we thankyou again for allowing us to stay. The Mills families.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Linda J.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Property is not maintained and has mould in bathroom.
Property was not maintained and not clean. There was mould in the bathroom. Air cond unit in bedroom did not work correctly due to dirty filter. Due to damp bedding, had to buy new sheets for bed. As dryer did not work. Outside was not mowed and stuff in the yard, making unsafe for my dog. We stayed one night and left as it was unsafe for my dog and I got sick from the mould.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Tracy S.

Friendly family home
The house was well-appointed and friendly, even if a little quirky. The back verandah was a lovely place to chill out and look over the view. The host was lovely - when our gas bottle ran out she was there within minutes with a new one. Shops only a short stroll away. Very convenient. Only 25 min to beaches and less to Australia Zoo.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family feel
Great home that has a homely feel. We stayed here for our daughter to have a Muay Thai fight not too far away. It had everything we needed for our two night. Thanks Nat for your constant communication with us
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vic primary school friends
Lovely property very suitable for dogs. Large safe back yard. Gated safe front yard. Suitable for childen of any age inclded were toys books games etc. Comfortable beds close to small shopping centre colse to off lead park. All the added touches were appreciated
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Flavio R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Australia zoo holiday
Nat's place was great and so close to Australia Zoo for our 2 days there. It felt homely with a firepit out the back, a nice big verandah for chillaxing and games and books, trampoline, bikes and balls for the kids 8 and 10. Nat always communicated well and went out of her way to make sure we were happy with everything during our stay, and was very hospitable even leaving a few extra treats for us. Good location in town too with IGA, Bottle-o, Indian takeaway, Bakery and more just a short walk. Thanks again Nat for a memorable family break
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kerrie-Anne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable home
Warm and homely. Great host thought of everything even a bone for the doggy. The people in the area were very friendly and welcoming . We thoroughly enjoyed our trip.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Chris ..

Liked: Cleanliness
Homely comfort in Mooloolah
Had not heard of Mooloolah valley prior to staying but had a pleasant experience with small shopping strip with everything we would need, a very good playground for those with young kids, and close enough to both Maleny and the coast (pretty much half an hour from everywhere). Property has a lovely feeling of a home rather than anything sterile. To help others be prepared: -there is SO much included within the property, if I had my time over again I would check with the owner before packing things. As an example, the portacot, high chair, stroller we squeezed into the car were completely unnecessary. -Conversely, small absences to note would be the dryer isn't functioning (but laundromat is a couple of minutes walk), and there is only one air conditioned room and the heating function doesn't work (quilts are very warm so this would only be an issue if you, like us, have a little one not in a bed yet). Overall, would definitely recommend for future travels.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely old Queenslander home, perfect for a family
We only had 2 nights and the first was very heavy rain, but when the sun came out we drove to Caloundra and enjoyed the easy access to the beach. Great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kylie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house
Beautiful little house, perfect for our family of 5 to use as a base for a wedding in the area. Natalie is very responsive to communication and is extremely knowledgeable about the local area. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamsyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect
Natalie was very accommodating for us and our pets. We needed accommodation for us and our pets while we transitioned to our new home and Natalie provided us with the perfect home to do so. So close to everything and a beautiful home to relax in.Thankyou 😀
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Adam P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and relaxing
The property provided our family of 6 with a quiet, cozy and well appointed house to enjoy. The house itself has a spacious yard and deck, with a covered downstairs area for children to play. The location is very close to shops and in a quiet little street. We were very pleased with the property and the helpful, friendly communication with the property manager.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kathy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy family holiday
With IGA so close, and the house well equipped, it was easy to relax, knowing that our needs could be well met. We used the local Chinese and pizza places, and the nearby hospital at Caloundra had a good outpatient service. Nice and quiet for sleeping, spaces for family to be together or chill out apart, this property ticks many boxes for parents organising children of all ages.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful, old, cosy home to rest and relax
My family and I needed a mid-term break to rest a little and this place was perfect for that. It's so homely and in a great little spot right near the Main Street and only a short drive to the swimming spot at the dam. Perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family holiday
Lots of space for the kids to play and enjoy the bikes and trampoline. The house is in walking distance to shops . There's a great pizza place nearby. The kids loved the park . Overall a very pleasant trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay for what we used it for. Would stay again.
Fantastic place and loved the older style.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

Liked: Cleanliness
My family and I (including my 4 and 1 year old) loved our stay at Natalie’s house.
Natalie was extremely helpful by offering use of a pram and safety gate for the back verandah. Natalie responded to my messages quickly and was very easy to communicate with. The house is in the perfect location, close to everything we needed - especially our morning coffee fix! We visited Australia Zoo and Caloundra beaches during our stay - both so close. I would highly recommend Natalie’s place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic little break away with our furkids for some much needed R&R
Great pet friendly property close to all ammenities. Great walking tracks close by. Lots of little towns to discover. Peaceful location. Thank you to our hostess who made everything a breeze 🙏😊
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Serena S., Melbourne Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Family retreat!
What a brilliant property! A house with a teapot can always be made a home & was a lovely home for our family to be together. Shops & all we needed close by & lovely treats on arrival such a welcoming gesture. Thankyou so much Nat!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location Location Location
Nothing had been overlooked - the bedding was comfortable; there was numerous places to sit to unwind; and the games, toys and sporting equipment met the approval of twin 9 year olds. The house was situated well with both the hinterland attractions and the coast a short drive away. The fur kid loved the large backyard and rubbing noses with the friendly dog next door.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

SHIRLEY R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely winter break
We were able to check in early and found little welcome gifts in very comfortable home with great deck and views to the mountains. An ideal backyard for badminton and football, as well as great firepit. The beds were all very comfortable with many extra quilts to keep everyone cosy on cold nights. Short walk to shops including good coffee shop and bakery. Excellent playground across the road from shops which kept our children aged 13 and 5 occupied for quite a while. Our host was very helpful with current information for example advising of horse rides in the park. Very convenient to Maleny and National parks for a day out. We all loved the house and will be back to stay longer next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

RAE E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mooloolah
Thank you Natalie, although there was so much rain we still enjoyed our stay. There was plenty to occupy the kids . We will be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022