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Hakuna Matata - Orchid Beach - Fraser Island

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Room
Beach
Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12176 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Fraser Island, QLD
  • Orchid Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Waddy Point
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Indian Head
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Orchid Beach, QLD (OKB)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Hakuna Matata - Orchid Beach - Fraser Island

Hakuna Matata means " No worries mate" and it is a magnificently fully serviced house situated at Orchid Beach on Fraser Island, which is family friendly that is open plan living area and features 4 bedrooms, 2 toilets.

Also we supply the gas for the house and more importantly for the BBQ at NO extra charge. Sheets only supplied - NO PILLOWS, DOONAS AND OR BLANKETS will be supplied- due to COVID19

We have four bedrooms at Hakuna Matata, 2 have queen beds, and the other 2 have three single beds in each, a total of 8 beds.

The house has two toilets, the kitchen, dinning and lounge room is one large room (open plan) as not to exclude guests while other are cooking delicious food in the fully functioning kitchen.

Outside there is a huge insulated undercover BBQ area with a table that will easily seat 12 -14 guests ( custom made by me) and a 6 burner BBQ for the budding chefs in all of us.

Did i mention there is a fire ring outside for those cooler nights or just for the romantic evenings sitting around a fire watching the flames dance.

As you can tell I am very passionate about this wonderful place as i have built it with my own two hands for my family and friends to enjoy and to us people we have not yet met or stayed with us are friends we just have not yet met.

You will feel right at home from the first time you step though the door. You, your family and friends will fondly remember the wonderful experience Fraser Island has given you with the assistance of Hakuna Matata

Property Address is 35 Marloo Avenue, Orchid Beach

The house is situated at 35 Marloo Avenue Orchid Beach.

ALL beds have innerspring mattresses, two bedrooms have queens size beds and the other two have two sets of single bunks in each room.

A large table that accommodates 12 seats inside and an out door table undercover that would easily seat 12-14 people as well.

The tariff stated is for 8 people, additional charges per night for extra person over 8 are applied

Sheets only - NO PILLOWS, DOONAS AND OR BLANKETS will be supplied- due to COVID19. Gas for the BBQ is supplied with this property, just another way of assisting you have a easy, safe and enjoyable holiday

Location Map

Hakuna Matata is now powered 24/7 by solar / battery power and as such there is NO power points available for plugging in electrical appliances brought from home. This includes but is not limited to sleep apnea machines - please make other arrangements to power such devices.

Check out time is 9am.

Also, our change over day is Sunday's, I trust that is acceptable.

Property manager

Christopher Tasker

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Orchid Beach

Located in K'gari, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Sandy Cape Lighthouse and Maheno Wreck are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Orchid Beach and Seventy-Five Mile Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
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Fraser Island, QLD

What's nearby

  • Orchid Beach - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
  • South Waddy Beach - 9 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Waddy Point - 19 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Indian Head - 33 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Hervey Bay, QLD (HVB) - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hakuna Matata - Orchid Beach - Fraser Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hakuna Matata - Orchid Beach - Fraser Island ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hakuna Matata - Orchid Beach - Fraser Island ?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Hakuna Matata - Orchid Beach - Fraser Island located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Orchid Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Seventy-Five Mile Beach and South Waddy Beach. Waddy Point and Indian Head are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property.
Large home with plenty of space. Great kitchen. Loved the huge dining table. Awesome bedroom configuration. Lounges weren't very comfortable but the mattresses were, which I think is more important. Would definitely recommend and use again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing Trip
Our second year running at this property. Perfect for us to base ourselves from to go fishing each day. Plenty of room to socialise and cook dinner.each day.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hapuna Matata
Owner and caretaker very lovely people. Care taker checked in a couple of time to ensure everything good even followed up after leaving. Others in family had issue with their accommodation at one stage and was more than happy to help them out. Thank you for the experience
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

lee c.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Orchid Beach Family Holiday April 2024
Hakuna Matata is well positioned and easily accessible. All the amenities required for the perfect family holiday on Fraser Island. Large kitchen and dining area to accommodate the whole family, large outdoor area to enjoy an afternoon drink and watch the kids as they play on the large grassed area in the safe fenced area of Orchid Beach. Short drive to Waddy Point to watch the perfect sunrises and sunsets. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Aliesha C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Basic accomodation but well appointed
Two families shared this property of which we fit well. Plenty of table seating inside and outside to cater 11 people. Kitchen is well appointed. This is a basic property but future guests should be prepared if staying in summer the shed home is unbearably hot so please take battery fans as sleep is impossible. Communication with owner was good. 3 lights were not working. Light bulbs were delivered for one outside light which we would have had to pull apart to replace but not the lights we needed more.. Maintenance required which would have helped our stay included - mown lawns, grass was overgrown attracting mosquitos, -fire pit was overflowing with tree branches to the point we didn’t realise it was a fire pit - undercover clothes line would have been very helpful in rain -the lounges are old and have had broken bases so are replaced with uncomfortable wooden boards to sit on - not sufficient washing detergent or toilet paper supplied for the week - no towel rails in the bathroom Overall a basic comfortable property for say a men’s fishing trip . It’s not suited to a hot summer stay without taking battery fans etc but was clean inside.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

reece j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
frazer trip
great little property, clean tidy with everything you need to have a great week on Frazer Island
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon T., Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dads fishing trip
We stayed here for a dads fishing trip. It is perfect for a social week of fishing and sitting around the fire. The property was as described, even better. We were all really happy with the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
We all enjoyed our stay over a week. Brand new appliances stove,fridge. Also beautiful new flooring. We would stay again for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Tynan B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location !
This was in a great location. House was big enough for our 3 families. Owner was great when we had to call him as we ran out of gas and had it sorted quickly. The house is basic, bathrooms are old and tired. Shower head needs replacing as it’s rusty. Shower curtains needs replacing as there were mould spots The beds were comfortable. Kitchen was functional and had everything we needed ( except for a sharp knife ) We loved the big indoor dining table and outdoor table as all of us could eat together Large fish cleaning station was great and big BBQ so we could cook all the meat at once All in all was a nice holiday
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Great property. Awesome open plan lay out
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely beach accommodation
Thank you for a lovely stay. The house was clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Comfy little Orchid beach home stay
Very reasonable accommodation, clean and tidy. Requires you to be concious around water and power usage due to having tank water and solar power only. It didn't really effect us but be sure to take a battery fan during warm weather. Location made it a little difficult to travel around the island but that was more to do with tides. We had 7 people in our crew and found it comfortable and value for money, we would probably stay a little further south next time or plan to move around the island to assist with seeing all the sites. But if you are looking to just relax and spend sometime in the one place, it would be perfect. The host Christopher replied to all our emails prior to arrival and was accommodating to our change or plans during the time leading up to the stay. Thank you Christopher, we all had a great time
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!!! Thank you
Easy as! Perfect thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay
Our 3rd time at Hakuna Matata and seems to just get better every time. We love the large open living area and kitchen (with new stove this visit) and can't wait to come back
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael D., Daisy Hill

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun at Hakuna
We had great stay. Property clean, well laid out and spacious in a great location.Thank you for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maggie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Very happy with this accommodations plenty of room for our large family : fire pit amazing … fish cleaning facility awesome .. highly recommend A stay here !
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Create Gertaway
Very well set up and comfy. Will be back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Orsum place
The best
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

kane b., Karuah nsw

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Great spot
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Heath R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean functional house
The house was clean and had most things that we needed, my only complaint is there is no ceiling fans or anywhere we can plug in anything, it was very hot at night sleeping without any ceiling fans in summer. But house was very tidy and functioned well
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Peta S.

Liked: Communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Shed house suited for fisherman
Orchid beach is very special and as part of the remoteness the costs are high in all areas, including accomodation. This is understandable. However a few conditions didn’t meet our expectations for a holiday accomodation. Taking this into account there was still some factors that were challenging and not up to the standard of holiday accomodation (unless I suppose advertised as ‘2-3 stars’.) We would like to note- In summer, recommend bringing high powered fans (such as markita). Our $20 USB chargeable fans weren’t sufficient as inside was so much hotter than outside. The hose can’t reach the car and other houses do have access to a hose that can clean their car. Couldn’t work out how to use the washing machine- seemed locked, no instructions. Cleanliness is average. Got use to the mould in the shower. Oven- one gas burner only works Neighbours- on our last night a group of guys arrived and were shooting some sort of gun when we were outside. This place is remote from the rest of orchid, so a bit intimidating for our teenage girls. I can see this would be perfect for a group of guys fishing.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

John I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Relaxing family getaway
We have stayed at Hakuna Mata twice now and enjoyed both times. We love the open plan kitchen / living area and was pleasant surprise to find the external terrace roof redone and brand new washing machine out back
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Jeff H.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Cheap property for rent
Property as advertised, you get what you pay for
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

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