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Welcome to Somerset Dam
Exterior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Somerset Dam, QLD
  • Somerset Dam
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Wivenhoe Dam
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Glasshouse Mountains National Park
    ‪78 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Gingerbread Cottage - Quiet Getaway

Cosy "Gingerbread Cottage", minutes from Somerset Dam - Dogs welcome!

Fabulous holiday house nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac in the historic village of Somerset Dam. Ideal for the family or a bunch of friends wanting to escape and enjoy the peaceful setting that Gingerbread Cottage has to offer.

Downstairs has a hotel style queen sized master attached to the shared colonial style bathroom. Comfortable cosy lounge area with widescreen TV and a selection of DVD's to enjoy. Roomy fully equipped kitchen hosting a fridge/freezer with ice and water, upright cooker, indoor dining area and a hideaway laundry. Downstairs is also air-conditioned and has ceiling fans. The back deck offers a great place to have morning coffee while overlooking the back yard and treed hillside. Expect a visit from the wild but friendly King Parrots. At night it's a great place to enjoy a BBQ and entertain.

Upstairs there are two bedrooms, with ceiling fans and air conditioners, one with a queen size bed and another with two king single beds. Both rooms have an additional trundle bed to comfortably sleep three. A bathroom completes upstairs.

Gingerbread Cottage is minutes from Lake Somerset. The lake is ideal for BBQ's, boating, canoeing, fishing, kayaking, jet skiing, sailing, water skiing, swimming and walking.

To the north of Somerset is Kilcoy, a quiet rural town where you will find the legendary statue of the Yowie. The drive from Kilcoy to Esk takes you around the foreshores of Lake Somerset where there is a wonderland of hidden valets, bushland and quiet rivers. To the south of Somerset is the historic township of Esk. Nestled beneath the magnificent Glen Rock, Esk is a beautifully kept town with a range of cafe's, gift and antique stores and sites to explore.

Pets are welcome at our property. If you would like to bring you pet into the house, prior arrangement must be made or damage deposit may be forfeited.
Please clean up after your pet, failure to do so will result in the damage deposit being forfeited.

Strictly no parties or load music past 10;30 pm.

Property manager

Michael Anderson
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

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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

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets welcome. Please clean up after your pets.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strictly no smoking within the house.

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 deadlock

About the area

Somerset Dam

Somerset Dam is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Deer Reserve National Park and Hollow Log Nature Refuge, while Somerset Regional Art Gallery – The Condensery and Alexandra Hall are cultural highlights. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like skiing.
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Map
Somerset Dam, QLD

What's nearby

  • Somerset Dam - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Bloodwood Creek Nature Refuge - 17 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Wivenhoe Dam - 35 min drive - 45.0 km
  • Glasshouse Mountains National Park - 78 min drive - 78.1 km
  • D'Aguilar National Park - 90 min drive - 81.3 km

Getting around

  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) - 99 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gingerbread Cottage - Quiet Getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gingerbread Cottage - Quiet Getaway?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gingerbread Cottage - Quiet Getaway?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gingerbread Cottage - Quiet Getaway located?

Situated in Somerset Dam, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Deer Reserve National Park and Somerset Dam. O'sheas Crossing Park and Hollow Log Nature Refuge are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 98 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karl G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday
Awesome location and great spot to enjoy time with family and friends Can’t wait to return soon Regards Grice family
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kamilla U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family holiday
Beautiful house,loved coming back,great set up for families with little kids and dog families, definitely will recommend and looking forward to our next holiday there,eazy communication with host
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Will be back
As advertised, great location for Somerset Dam, very clean, and happy with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Marcelis V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
One night only suited us for what we wanted.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Donna C.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
House
Nice house close to everything. Needs to attend cleanliness and cockroaches and no gas bottle full pay for a new gas bottle
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay house is well equipped and plenty of room. Nice peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Faith T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Experience for a Family get away!
The house is lovely to stay out! Surprisingly more spacious than the photos look. All 8 of us and the dogs fitted comfortably in the house. The host was super gracious and on top of communication from the start! Definitely looking at visiting again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Spot
The location, space, cost and cleanliness of the house was perfect. There were 7 of us and we fit with baggage etc. with heaps of room left. We really enjoyed our stay and my King Parrot buddy for breakfast was very polite as well. I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to stay in the area. The owner was also very accommodating. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great yard, room for the boat, close to the shop.
Very happy with our stay. Will be back :-)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Great place local to the shop close to the boat ramp
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing cottage getaway
Lovely cottage, peaceful area, cosy and well organised. Nice quiet street. Would book again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway weekend/birthday
Cosy comfortable place. Enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kamilla U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great
Great place, great location, we all loved it,very cosy homely feeling, dog friendly which is a big bonus, already booked our next stay in couple of mths
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

James D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointing Experience Due to Cockroaches
My recent stay was unfortunately marred by a cockroach infestation. Despite the promising initial impression, the presence of these cockroaches overshadowed any positive aspects of the stay. The sight of cockroaches scurrying across the floors and walls was not only disturbing but also unacceptable for any standard of cleanliness. This issue extended beyond mere inconvenience; it raised serious concerns about the hygiene and maintenance standards of the establishment. We ended up leaving at 1am as my wife could not sleep. I cannot recommend this place to future guests until significant measures are taken to address and rectify the cockroach problem. It's my hope that this feedback serves as a catalyst for improvement in maintaining a pest-free environment for all guests. It’s a preventable issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family trip
Close to dam for our watersports
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Was an awesome spot with great amenities and entertainment areas couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay for the weekend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Aleksandra U.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs a renovation
Very old, this place urgently needs a reno and proffesional cleaning
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family holiday
Great family holiday, good location , we be back
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Great Family weekend away and accommodation was good value for money.Quiet area.We had quick responses from the owner at anytime.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and clean property. Great for dogs.
We had a great 1 night stay with our dog. Michael was very accommodating with the booking and communicating. A big thank you to Michael and his cleaner for finding and securing our jewellers box that we left behind when exiting. Garry
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kyle R., Brisbane

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
This place needs some maintenance!
We booked for two nights (22-24 Sept 2023) to spend time at the dam. Decided we didn’t want to stay for the second night as there were too many issues with the property. The Wi-Fi did not work and the host didn’t know how to resolve the issue. The backyard was severely overgrown and contained dog faeces, so we were unable to kick the footy in the backyard. The oven and tray had not been cleaned and was dirty. The fridges ice machine was broken and leaking. Downstairs shower head needs to be replaced and sprays water all over the place. There was a cupboard door missing in the kitchen. AC control in the kitchen didn’t work. Once the issues were raised with the host, they became nonresponsive. Central spot in town, but we weren’t happy at all with how the property was left for us and presented. There are much nicer places to stay in Somerset – I’d keep looking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little spot!
We loved our stay at the Gingerbread cottage! This is the second time we stayed there and it's a great spot right in the middle of Somerset village. Close to everything and plenty of space. We love that it was dog friendly too. The host was super helpful and accommodating to our questions. If we need a place to stay in the region again we'll definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Stayed here twice now awesome all round
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Maree S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Dog friendly
Great set up for a stay with your fur babies
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weekend getaway
This property was fantastic. Such a beautiful little home with absolutely eveything you could need. The beds were comfortable with nice linen also. We will 100% be back. Thank you very much!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

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