Welcome to Waiam Cottage – your peaceful escape by the lake.
This cosy, self-contained one-bedroom cottage offers the perfect blend of comfort, privacy, and connection to nature. Whether you’re here to unwind, explore Noosa and the Sunshine Coast, or simply enjoy a morning coffee while watching the birdlife, we hope you’ll feel completely at home.
Waiam Cottage is just a short stroll from the peaceful shores of Lake Weyba and only an easy drive to Noosa, northern Sunshine Coast beaches, and the famous Eumundi Markets.
Privacy & setting
The cottage is a freestanding building set on acreage. While the main house nearby, the cottage is positioned to feel private and secluded, with its own access, outlook, and outdoor space. You can drive right up to the cottage and enjoy undercover parking directly on the porch.
The cottage includes:
• King size bed
• Sofa bed in the living space
• Fully equipped kitchen with oven, cooktop, microwave, fridge, and cooking essentials
• Complimentary starter pack with tea, instant coffee, and Nespresso capsules
• Wi-Fi and air conditioning
• Two smart TVs
• Bathroom with shower, towels, starter toiletries, and hair dryer
• Washing machine/dryer, laundry powder, iron, and pegs for the clothesline
• All linen provided, with spares
• Undercover parking on the cottage porch
• BBQ
• Outdoor dining and casual seating overlooking the pond – perfect for a quiet breakfast or an evening glass of wine
• Two mountain bikes for exploring the local area
• Stand-up paddleboard for Lake Weyba, just a short walk away
NATURE & WILDLIFE
The natural setting here is something special. You’re staying in a small bird sanctuary, with around 30 native bird species spotted so far. In the evenings you may hear frogs calling, and you might also spot other local wildlife sharing the space.
LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
Lake Weyba
A beautiful, ever-changing lake that shifts from glassy calm at sunrise to shimmering and lively in the afternoon breeze. Ideal for walking, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, or watching kite surfers later in the day.
Flying West Coffee Roasters – Fellowship Drive, Doonan
A much-loved local café just minutes away. Funky, friendly, and known for excellent coffee and food.
The Captain’s Daughter – Peregian Beach
“Booze & Food” in a vibrant outdoor setting. Extremely popular and well worth the visit – especially for the burgers.
LOCAL BEACHES
• Noosa Main Beach – iconic, lively, and beautiful
• Peregian Beach – relaxed and less crowded
• Marcus, Castaways, and Sunshine Beaches – stunning alternatives with a more local feel
MARKETS
• Eumundi Markets (Saturdays) – famous, creative, and bustling (arrive early)
• Noosa Farmers Market (Sundays) – relaxed and local, with fresh produce, plants, handmade goods, and food vans
• Yandina Farmers Market (Saturdays) – down-to-earth and community-focused, with produce, deli treats, and second-hand finds
• Peregian Beach Markets – 1st & 3rd Sundays, beachfront stalls with handcrafted goods and live local music