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Idyllic classic beach house - top location, one level, private backyard

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Living area
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Point Lookout, QLD
  • Deadmans Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Cylinder Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Point Lookout Light
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Brisbane, QLD (BNE)
    ‪210 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Idyllic classic beach house - top location, one level, private backyard

Bulubara means sun in local Guwar language . This sunny house is perfectly located in old Point Lookout. It's a five minute stroll to Deadman's or Cylinder Beaches and ten minutes to Home, Frenchman's or Main Beach. The Straddie pub is just up the road, and the grocery store and fish and chips shop are a stones throw from the house.

Bulubara House is an original 1950s Straddie beach shack which has been renovated for comfort while maintaining its retro charm. Bigger than it looks, there are plenty of spaces to spread out. It has three bedrooms, a lounge, a dining room/sleep out, a bathroom, and separate toilet and laundry out the back. The sleep out has a sofa and a table which can be used as a desk for work or a breakfast nook.

The private, shady backyard offers various spaces to relax. There is a large undercover area with lounge as well as dining and BBQ spaces. Kangaroos, curlews and other wildlife are regular visitors to the garden.

The interior is bright with a laid back vibe. Modern appliances and a well appointed kitchen will make your stay stress-free. The house includes ceiling fans, a dishwasher, coffee machine, large washing machine, clothes dryer and outdoor fridge. Free Wifi is also available.

We provide everything you need to ensure your stay is as comfortable as possible, including board games and puzzles, bluetooth speaker, port-a-cot, tea, coffee, soaps and various other household items.

Enjoy the quintessential Straddie beach holiday at Bulubara House.

AMAZING MINJERRIBAH

Stradbroke Island/Minjerribah is famous for its pristine surf beaches, freshwater lakes, spectacular coastal gorges and rich Quandamooka culture.

An amazing variety of activities are available: swimming and surfing at the beautiful beaches, scuba diving on nearby Flinders Reef, walks along the cliff top trails at Point Lookout, exploring freshwater lakes, fishing, whale and dolphin watching, eco-tours, Indigenous cultural tours, and of course, relaxing!

POINTS TO NOTE

Please be aware that Stradbroke Island is only accessible by vehicle or passenger ferry. In busy periods, such as school holidays, it is advisable to book your vehicle ferry early.

This property is located in a quiet residential street. Out of respect to our neighbours, we do not allow parties. Complaints about excessive noise and offensive or unruly behaviour will be referred to the local police.

This house is not available to rent by schoolies or pre-schoolies. Guests must be over the age of 18 or be accompanied by a parent or guardian. When minors are present, the parent or guardian must also be staying at the house for the entire duration of the reservation. Failure to comply will result in immediate eviction without refund.

Property manager

Katy O'Callaghan

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Point Lookout

Located in Point Lookout, this holiday home is near the beach. North Stradbroke Island Historical Museum and North Stradbroke Island Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Dunwich Ferry Terminal and North Stradbroke Island Golf Club. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Point Lookout, QLD

What's nearby

  • Deadmans Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cylinder Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Home Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • North Gorge Walk - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Point Lookout Light - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Headland Park - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Point Lookout SLSC - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Stradbroke Island Beach Hotel & Spa Resort - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Blue Room - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Whale Tail Gelati & Coffee Bar - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Idyllic classic beach house - top location, one level, private backyard pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Idyllic classic beach house - top location, one level, private backyard?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idyllic classic beach house - top location, one level, private backyard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Idyllic classic beach house - top location, one level, private backyard located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Deadmans Beach and Cylinder Beach. Home Beach and Frenchmans Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lizzy T.

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

Great location

Fabulous little beach shack in a stellar location- can easily walk down to cylinder and deadman’s beach and a nice little distance to do the gorge walk and back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krystal A.

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

Great location

Beautiful house suitable for a small family. Great location, walking distance to everywhere you need to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona D.

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

Perfect Island holiday

Awesome location, great little beach house. Very relaxed feel, felt like a home away from home for our family of 5. Toilet being located just outside in laundry might have been tricky with younger kids, but no issues for us. A few little things needing some love but what I would expect for a beach house. Hosts were great, easy to communicate with, responsive and very helpful. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Paradise

We LOVED staying here. The house was perfect and in a fabulous position. It was well appointed and had everything we needed! We will be back!!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maddie N.

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

5/5 great property and property manager

Katy was super helpful and response quickly. The house is lovely, clean and with anything you’d need. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eloise M.

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

Perfect Beach Shack in great location

We loved our stay at the Straddie beach shack! Super convenient locatio, close to Deadman's, Cylinder and Frenchman's, and a stone's throw from Bob's convenience store. The house is cosy and comfortable, beautifully decorated and thoughtfully stocked with everything you could possibly need - particularly in the kitchen. We made use of the huge BBQ, and had lovely lazy afternoons lounging in the hammock in the back yard. Would not hesitate to recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sian O.

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

Straddie classic

A super cute original beach house - well appointed, very comfortable and great location. We especially loved the back patio looking onto a lovely tropical oasis, complete with visiting kangaroo! And the position is perfect - a short stroll to beautiful Deadman’s but also close to Cylinder, Frenchies, Home and Main. Having the supermarket and pub so close means we did not have to use our car at all. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Stephen B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

A bit overstated

The property was advertised as 2 bathrooms There is only a shower and hand basin inside and the only toilet is outside in the laundry … not what we expected for the price No curtains in the 3rd bedroom and no ceiling fan in that room either Outside gardens and yard are very rough Nice shack but really not worth the money compared to other properties
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip W.

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

Great Little Spot

We loved staying here, the house had everything you could want, communication excellent and close to everything. Love Straddie
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

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

Perfect place to sit back & chill!

Fabulous spot on Stradbroke. The house was clean and comfortable. We loved relaxing in the outdoor area. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

GEORGINA G.

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

Cute beach getaway

Low key with cute features and an eye for design, in great location. Beautiful backyard and lots of birds.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Pollyanna C.

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

cute mid century style house in great location

We very much enjoyed our stay, the location was wonderful and we felt comfortable. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marina M.

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

Straddie Classic Get-a-way !!

A traditional beach holiday home, with a stylish touch. Great location, easy walking distance to Cylinder beach and the Point Lookout walk. We were delighted to see whales, dolphins, turtles at this time of year. The perfect house to relax and unwind, with stylish décor and close proximity to shops / cafes / gelati . 10 out of 10 for price and location.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

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

The perfect Straddie getaway

You can't help but relax into the Straddie vibe at Katy's place. An original 50s beach shack, it looks simple on the outside, but inside is a beautifully furnished and comfortable home away from home, with everything you could want for an enjoyable stay. The beds are really comfortable (something I often struggle to find in holiday homes), the kitchen is really well equipped and there are plenty of options to keep active adults, teenagers and kids entertained. And for those more interested in relaxing, there is a hammock and a beautiful day bed out the back and plenty of wildlife around. One of the best things is the location. Once we arrived we didn't take the car out except to go 4wding. It's an easy walk to all of the beaches, the gorge walk, the Straddie hotel and a range of cafes and takeaway places. And the local foodworks is just across the road! So no need to worry about bringing too much with you. Thanks Katy for a wonderful stay. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K., Johannesburg, South Africa

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

Relaxed beach weekend

The house is homely, spacious and beautifully decorated. The kitchen is well appointed - a cook's delight! Beaches and the shop are easily accessible. We really enjoyed our stay at Katy's and wish we could have stayed longer. If you're lucky, you may spot a kangaroo in the garden!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy J.

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

The perfect getaway!

Loved our time away! This house is in the perfect location - close to everything but so quiet and peaceful. Right across the road from the shops, 1 minute walk from the bus stop, 5 minute walk to the most beautiful beach! Super comfortable and cozy and it had everything we needed. We can’t wait to book again. Thanks so much for having us at your lovely home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Francis D.

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

So cool and convenient

The host has thought of everything. We travel to Straddie a lot, this is the most conveniently situated house we have ever booked. Four minutes walk to Deadman’s beach and less than 10 minutes to all the best beaches, so we could always find a protected spot, regardless of wind. And the shops and pub are a short stroll as well. The house is a classic, groovy beach pad, it has everything you need to make your stay stress free. This is our new favourite. Already looking for dates to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Katy O'Callaghan

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Languages:

English