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180 degree WATER Views of Moreton Bay & Brisbane CBD! Nature & Stunning Sunsets!

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11350 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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North Stradbroke Island, QLD
  • Dunwich Ferry Terminal
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Moreton Bay Research Station
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Brown Lake Conservation Area
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Brisbane, QLD (BNE)
    ‪193 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

King Master Suite

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bed Room 2

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bed Room 3

1 Queen Bed

Single Room x 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

En-suite

Toilet · Shower only

Main Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

180 degree WATER Views of Moreton Bay & Brisbane CBD! Nature & Stunning Sunsets!

🌟 Special Offer! 🌟
Stay 3 nights (Mon–Thurs) or 4 nights (Mon–Fri) at a special rate! Valid outside QLD school holidays until 30 September 2025.

🏡 Hilltop Retreat with 180° Water Views 🌅
This spacious 5-bedroom home on ½ acre of private gardens offers breathtaking views of Moreton Bay & Brisbane CBD.

🌿 Nature, Tranquility & Stunning Sunsets 🏝️
Perfect for families & friends who love wildlife and serenity.

Sunset @ Straddie View 🌅

A spacious 5-bedroom hilltop retreat on ½ acre of private grounds, nestled in an ultra-quiet cul-de-sac behind Dunwich. Offering breathtaking 180° water views over Moreton Bay & Brisbane CBD, this home is perfect for families, groups, and remote workers seeking tranquility and nature.

Why You'll Love It 💙
🌿 Serene & Private – Relax in nature with uninterrupted bay views from three bedrooms, the lounge, and the kitchen.
🦘 Wildlife Encounters – Meet Boomer the resident kangaroo, watch sugar gliders leaping through the trees, and spot eagles, kites, and kookaburras soaring above.
🏡 Ultimate Comfort – Sleeps 11 guests across 8 beds (1 King, 2 Queens, 2 King Singles, 3 Singles), reverse cycle air-con (5 units), and NBN WiFi.
🔥 Outdoor Oasis – Huge covered entertaining area, BBQ (gas included), hammocks, and a fire pit for cozy winter nights.
📺 Entertainment Galore – 2 large TVs, Platinum Foxtel (all channels), DVD players, books, and board games.
💆 NEW! Massage Chair – Experience luxury relaxation in our $13,000 deluxe full-body massage chair.

Spacious & Well-Appointed Bedrooms 🛏️
Each bedroom is thoughtfully designed for comfort and privacy, featuring quality bedding, black out curtains, fans, and air conditioning in all rooms (except Bedroom 4):
• Master Suite – King-size pillow-top bed, en-suite, built-in wardrobe, air-con, study desk, TV, and Bluetooth stereo and stunning Moreton Bay views.
• Bedroom 2 & 3 – Queen-size pillow-top beds, built-in wardrobes, air-con, and stunning Moreton Bay views.
• Bedroom 4 – Two single pillow-top beds with a peaceful bush outlook.
• Bedroom 5 (Rumpus Room) – Two king single beds + single trundle bed (rises to full height), air-con, and an open space perfect for kids or extra guests. Note: this room has thick velvet Curtains separating it from the dining area, not a solid door.

Fully Equipped Kitchen – Just Like Home! 🍳
This is not your typical holiday rental kitchen—it has everything you need for group meals and gourmet cooking:
✔ Dishwasher, stove/oven, microwave
✔ Nespresso Lattissima espresso machine for your morning coffee
✔ Rice cooker, slow cooker, food processor & blender
✔ Bamix, wok, baking trays, and full cookware set
✔ Large fridge/freezer and ample pantry space

Outdoor Living at Its Best 🌅
The huge covered patio is perfect for gathering, featuring:
✔ 12-seater wooden dining table
✔ Large wicker lounge for relaxing
✔ 4-burner BBQ (gas included)
✔ Fire Pit (available in winter) with log seating
✔ Hammocks & a spacious lawn for backyard cricket
✔ Secure parking for multiple cars & boats, plus a remote-operated garage

Spectacular Views & Wildlife Encounters 🦘
From sunrise to sunset, enjoy unparalleled views of Moreton Bay’s turquoise waters, boats, and city lights. Watch storms roll in from 500km away or enjoy the night sky illuminated by Brisbane’s twinkling CBD skyline.

• Meet the locals – Kangaroos, sugar gliders, curlews, and goannas.
• Birdwatching haven – Spot eagles, kites, kingfishers, and cockatoos.
• Dolphins & whales – See them play in Moreton Bay.
• Ideal for Families, Groups & Remote Workers 🏖️
• Multiple families & friends – Spacious indoor/outdoor areas to enjoy together.
• Work-from-home escape – Unlimited NBN WiFi, peaceful surroundings, and inspiring views.
• Creative retreats – A perfect place to write, paint, or reflect with nature.
Location & Activities 🚗

📍 Dunwich (4 Illawong Crescent) – A quiet and peaceful location, just:
✅ 3 mins to Dunwich township, shops, ferries and stunning calm water Lady Loch and Adams beaches.
✅ 15–20 mins to Point Lookout & Amity’s surf beaches
✅ Less than 10 mins to Main Beach for surfing & fishing
✅ 20-min bush walk or 5-min drive to Brown Lake (soothing natural fresh water tea tree lake)
✅ 5 mins to NSI Golf Course – Relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere
✅ 7 mins to Blue Lake – A sacred and serene nature reserve

House Features & Amenities 🏡
✔ Unlimited FREE WiFi
✔ 5x air-conditioned bedrooms (fans & insect screens throughout)
✔ Fully equipped kitchen – Everything you need for a home-cooked meal
✔ Large remote garage & flat parking – Plenty of space for cars & boats
✔ Laundry – 10kg washing machine, dryer, ironing facilities

Linen & Bedding 🛏️
• All linen professionally laundered before your stay.
• BYO warm bedding (quilts/blankets), or hire from us for a small fee:
o Quilt (winter) – $55 per bed
o Cotton blanket (spring/autumn) – $30 per bed
o Empty quilt cover (summer) – $15 per bed

Special Offers & Discounts 💰
🌟 Current Deal: 3-night (Mon–Thurs) & 4-night (Mon–Fri) discounts available until June 2025 (outside QLD school holidays). Message us for details!
🌟 Long-stay discounts – Stay a month or longer at a reduced rate!

Important Notes 🚫
🚭 No pets – The property isn’t fenced & is home to local wildlife.
🎉 No parties or events – We have security cameras & strict no-party policies.

Owner-Managed for a Personalized Experience 👩‍💼
We respond quickly (usually within an hour) to inquiries and are happy to provide local tips—or give you complete privacy.

📅 Calendar & Rates updated until 31 Jan 2026!

Property manager

Kate Adams

Languages

English

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Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking permitted OUTSIDE ONLY. Ashtrays provided

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
This property uses solar energy
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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dunwich

Located in Dunwich, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Dunwich Ferry Terminal and North Stradbroke Island Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Brown Lake Conservation Area and Goat Island Conservation Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Eprapah Conservation Reserve and King Island Conservation Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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North Stradbroke Island, QLD

What's nearby

  • Dunwich Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • North Stradbroke Island Historical Museum - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Moreton Bay Research Station - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Brown Lake Conservation Area - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • North Stradbroke Island Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪CJ's Island Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Straddie Island Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Island Fruit Barn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Straddie Sharks Football Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Snack Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 180 degree WATER Views of Moreton Bay & Brisbane CBD! Nature & Stunning Sunsets! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 180 degree WATER Views of Moreton Bay & Brisbane CBD! Nature & Stunning Sunsets!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 180 degree WATER Views of Moreton Bay & Brisbane CBD! Nature & Stunning Sunsets!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 180 degree WATER Views of Moreton Bay & Brisbane CBD! Nature & Stunning Sunsets! located?

This family-friendly Dunwich holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of North Stradbroke Island Historical Museum and Dunwich Cemetery. Adams Beach and Brown Lake Conservation Area are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jen N.

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

Beautiful property and beautiful hosts!

Gorgeous location, and wonderful property. Very clean and comfy stay by a big group of friends. Hosts are amazing - incredibly informative and helpful, couldn't ask for more. Very happy to recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanaka N.

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

Amazing views and great hosts

A fantastic house in a great location with amazing views. The host was great to work with and provided excellent support and communication to make our holiday extra special. Would go here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sian F.

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

Beautiful Family Home.

Very clean, attentive and responsive owner. Amazing sunsets!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny C.

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

Great place - views are incredible

Amazing, well-equipped house, spectacular views, helpful and responsive host. What more can I say?
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle G.

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

Perfect time away

Couldnt have been happier with the stay. The place was fully equipped and we managed to keep entertained even though it rained the whole time. Great communication and attention to details. The whole family had a blast!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cat C.

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

Amazing outlook!

Fantastic property to stay in due to breathtaking views and spaciousness of outdoor area. Loved sitting out there in the afternoon/evening and enjoying the morning view with a coffee!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Chi Q.

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

Good

The property was cleaned and neat, location was good, however the stoves was old so slow for cooking
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew Prescott S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome view

The house had everything we needed & the view was spectacular. What was very disappointing was that the veranda roof had holes in it and leaked onto the patio furniture. As there was a lot of rain during our stay we were on the veranda and under the leaking roof.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte H.

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

Phenomenal property

A relaxing, well appointed house with lots of space to sit, unwind and enjoy the expansive views. Wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

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

Straddle Paradise

Magnificent views. The house has everything you could need. The outdoor area was amazing. Kate, the host, was wonderful to deal with. The ONLY thing I found unusual was having to book and pay if you need a blanket. I think that the extra charge for a blanket should be covered in the cost not an additional cost
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gail P.

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

Comfortable place with spectacular views.

The property has spectacular views & is easily accessible for a very elderly parent/grandparent. The kitchen was basic with a broken crisper which may not bother some folks but I like cooking with heaps of fresh vegetables, so it was annoying. Other than that a very comfort place to stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicki&Fletch V.

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

Awesome sunsets!

A group of 3 couples. Plenty of room. Huge backyard with firepit and amazing views. Easily accessible to everything on the island but the position of the house, and size of the block, made it feel like we had the island to ourselves.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn W.

Wonderful House, Wonderful Host

Our second visit to this residence...and will be rebooking for a third.. It is our yearly get away place with spectacular sunsets seen from a great outdoor area Everything and more you could possible need for a holiday on Straddie. Thank you Kate for another great break away. See you again very soon.

10/10 Excellent

Sushmita D.

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

Awesome

Had a great experience staying in.. Would like to recommend for friends as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trevor B.

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

A slice of paradise

A stunning property with incredible views. Kate the owner was a pleasure to deal with, highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Casey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Sunset at straddie

We had a fantastic time. The view is better than any picture. Space for everyone to relax. Ad pretty close to accurate, beds one less made up then then advertised, but enough made up for number of people. We were happy to share. Kate was fantastic, sent through heaps of information about the property and things to do while on the island. We had a blast will definitely go again.. Thankyou so much for letting us use your property Kate and Pip
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa B.

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

AMAZING!!

Such a beautiful, well kept property. Thoughtful details and a view that is just WOW made for a wonderful family trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tyson M.

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

Great family location

Very relaxing property with plenty of space for the kids to run around while the parents enjoy the view.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

JAKE R.

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

Rain, Hail or Shine

I had booked a weekend away at this property and it did not disappoint even through the rain events, the property was comforting through the crazy weather! Everyone loved the view and enjoyed their stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Will A.

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

Fabulous views and endless sunsets

Had a beautiful stay and the host was very easy to organise with. Thank you 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Britt G.

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

Amazing house with amazing views

Well-equipped house with everything you need while away from home. The views are just as amazing as they look in the pictures. Only a short drive to the main town and the barge. Would absolutely recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

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

Great stay

Beautiful time we all had. Thanks
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Spectacular views !

We had a wonderful stay at your beautiful property. House was very clean and so well equipped. Beds so comfortable and very cold air conditioning. Views were amazing and spectacular sunsets. Kate was a fantastic host. Thank you for having us stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

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

Sunset view on Straddie

Definitely the best holiday house we have stayed in and although we are "campers" we have stayed in a lot of different houses both here and overseas. Everything was perfect for our needs. Comfortable house and comfy beds. Great outdoors area with the fire place the final touch. As campers a fire and marshmallows are a must.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trinette G.

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

Large group holiday

This house was easy to find and had ample parking. It was spacious for our 11 person group. The view and outdoor living made a very enjoyable and restful time. Great additions like multi power outlets, coffee machine, multiple TVs and foxtel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kate Adams

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My husband Pip, our 2 daughters Lilli and Abi and I one day hope/will move into the house as our forever home. Until then we are sharing the house with like minded nature loving respectful guests.

As a guest you will be assisting us towards reaching our goal of being able to live in our own home instead of renting as we do currently. We live just down the hill 3 mins away. We are always happy to assist guests as needed and provide local Intel and make you feel welcomed.

We provide contact-less check in for guests, unless a meet on arrival is requested. We will leave you to enjoy your stay in private, unless you want our involvement or need anything during your stay, then we are here to help you.

Why they chose this property

It is a truly spectacular part of the world, your cares will wash away and time will stand still. Read our guest reviews to understand why this property is so special, as those who have stayed can honestly tell you best what to expect!

What makes this property unique

Tranquillity, space, peace & nature! A great well equip base to explore the island from.

Languages:

English