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The Nest... beach and lakeside, for bird twitchers, nature and astronomy lovers!

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A patio area with a wooden deck, an umbrella, and surrounding greenery.
A house with a garden featuring large cacti and a variety of other plants.
A house with a front porch, surrounded by various cacti and desert plants.
A wooden sign with "BEACH ACCESS" written on it, surrounded by greenery and flowers.
A wooden deck with a white railing, surrounded by various plants and trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Private fenced-in yard
    One of the few properties with a fully fenced outdoor space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Toogoom Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Toogoom, QLD
  • Place, Toogoom Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Esplanade
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Urangan Pier
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hervey Bay, QLD (HVB)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

fledglings

1 Single Bed

master nest

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

second nest

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bird bath

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Shampoo

washroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Toogoom

Located in Toogoom, this holiday home is on a lake. Beelbi Creek Conservation Park and Vernon Conservation Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Fraser Coast Cultural Centre and WetSide Water Education Park. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Toogoom, QLD

What's nearby

  • Toogoom Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre - 20 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Esplanade - 21 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Urangan Pier - 31 min drive - 32.8 km
  • Great Sandy Straits Marina - 31 min drive - 33.5 km

Getting around

  • Howard Station - 19 min drive
  • Hervey Bay, QLD (HVB) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Goody's on the Beach - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Craignish Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burrum Tavern - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪A Taste Of Burrum - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Salty at Toogoom - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Nest... beach and lakeside, for bird twitchers, nature and astronomy lovers! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at The Nest... beach and lakeside, for bird twitchers, nature and astronomy lovers!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Nest... beach and lakeside, for bird twitchers, nature and astronomy lovers!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Nest... beach and lakeside, for bird twitchers, nature and astronomy lovers!?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is The Nest... beach and lakeside, for bird twitchers, nature and astronomy lovers! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Toogoom Beach and within 12 miles (20 km) of Beelbi Creek Conservation Park and Vernon Conservation Park. Hervey Bay Golf and Country Club and Hervey Bay Surgical Hospital are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful, very clean and cosy, had everything we needed. Very convenient to stay with pets. The whole village is very quiet and people are friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time staying at the nest and loved it - will be back again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it!

Lovely location, very comfortable home and beautiful beaches! Loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Awesome

Great stay
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning property and peaceful location

Exceptionally clean, well considered with gorgeous outside areas to relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing stop on our 6 month travels

Older style property that has been modernised but has kept many of the original features .......its quite....stock up with wine and food if required and enjoy a layed back stay
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquil

Very peaceful and just what we needed to get away to relax stunning house as well
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect beach hideaway

Loved everything about the ‘nest’. The gardens were beautifully landscaped and the attention to detail in the cottage made us feel so at home. Thank you - we will certainly be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2024
Thank you for being such wonderful guests to share this amazing part of Queensland. We hope you come back soon. Best wishes. Sonya 🐾
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

A beautifully designed home, clean, welcoming and special touches that made the stay extra special. Stunning location by the beach and friendly community. Thank you so much for having us Sonya x
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb 2023
Thanks for your wonderful review Noni. We love the place too, it’s very special . I’d like to thank you for being a 5 star guest. It’s such a pleasure when the caretaker says our guests have really looked after the house. Hopefully you’ll be back some time soon. All the best Sonya
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

March stay

The house is very well presented & because it is old it was quirky which we loved. There was lots of extras to make our stay very comfortable. Walking distance to beach. Good cafes very close as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely

Great spot, lovely home. Will return to this one ;-) hassle free, quiet, Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house with lots of character in an unbeatable location.

The house was beautifully presented with every convenience and comfort thought of by Sonya. Only a few minutes walk from a quiet and pristine beach. I will definitely be back and highly recommend this property, especially for those wanting to bring their furry friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

Never been to toogoom before, was such a great place to experience. Loved the house so much, it had so much character and was really a lovely house for my family to stay at. Would definitely stay again. Perfect for kids, so much paddle boarding in the calm water. Didn’t have to travel so far to get to the water.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Feb 2024
Thank you for staying at our house. We hope to see you back again some day. We really enjoy sharing our space with lovely guests like yourselves. Have a lovely day Sonya
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

"The Nest"

We loved staying at the quaint little Queenslander which was only 300 metres from the beach. Even our furbaby had a great time. The house was clean, beautifully presented and had everything you would need. If you want to get away from the rat race then this would be the place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Toogoom

Although we really only spent time at the house sleeping, it was such a beautiful property with everything we needed at hand. The gorgeous veranda at the front was a cosy place to enjoy an early morning coffee. Sonya was lovely to deal with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little beach getaway - quiet and peaceful

My husband and I took our dog away for a long weekend of beach time and relaxation, which is exactly what we got here. :) Only 2 blocks away from the beach, we were able to visit multiple times a day. The front porch was our favourite spot to enjoy the breeze with our pup after a day of sun. The interior of the house is simple and rustic, with everything you need for a comfortable short stay. There are plenty of places to visit locally and just a short drive away for some activities or food and drinks out, but the cooking facilities also made it easy to stay in. We had a great vacation and are already trying to find time in our schedule to come back for another long weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous!!!!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in "The Nest" a gorgeous renovated Queenslander! What a beautiful place to stay, so quiet and peaceful and only 3 minutes walk to the beautiful beach. Our 2 fur babies also had a wonderful time as this property was very pet friendly and clean with no carpet, fully fenced yard and balcony. Comfy bed, air conditioning and all the essentials provided made for a relaxing stay. The host was easy to deal with and provided fast responses to any questions we had. Toogoom is a hidden gem and we loved swimming and fishing in the calm bay at Fixter Park with the fur kids. We loved it here and will definitely be back again! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best little secret in Toogoom

My husband & I and our Scottish terrier Donald had the best stay. Check in easy, house immaculately clean. Everything you could possibly need is there even down to a complimentary bottle of Red. The yard is safe for your animal & easy walk to the beach. Great little café down the road. We wouldn't hesitate to stay again which is on the cards as our main visit to Hervey Bay was whale watching & unfortunately was cancelled at the last minute due to bad weather. Anyhoo gives us an excuse to visit here again. Thank you Sonya you definitely tick all the boxes. Karen Chris & Donald.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property surpassed all of our expectations! It is the only restored home on the street amongst many more modern-looking houses. When we drove up and were looking for the address, I crossed my fingers and thought, "Let that house be ours..." and it was! Sonya has outdone herself. Susie, the neighbor/housekeeper, told us that Sonya is "very hands-on and did a lot of the restoration herself." If you like retro places with tons of charm, this is the place for you! I was worried about staying so far from Hervey Bay, but in all honesty, I wasn't that impressed with Hervey, and I was happy we stayed in Toogoon instead! The best part is the beach, which is a short 5-minute walk from the property. All I can say is, "OMG!" Never in my life have I seen a beach that compares to this one! It was spectacular. Even my photos don't do it justice. It stretched for miles in all directions, and there was hardly a soul to be seen but me. It isn't often a place is THIS perfect. Thanks for making your beautiful home available to us, Sonya. We hope to return one day soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bird-themed nest

Beautifully presented property with the comforts of home. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Really lovely holiday house

We have stayed in a lot of holiday houses and this is one of the best. Beautiful ambience, everything you could want in the house, comfy beds, very quiet area, walk to the beach. All fantastic - thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spot On!

Toogoom is a beautiful location, quiet and just a total secret of beauty. House was adorable, everything you need for a great time away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Getaway

Lovely Queenslander with excellent amenities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous house, beautiful location.

We loved our time at The Nest with its unique thoughtful and artistic details inside and out. The house was full of charm. We enjoyed the outdoor deck, large bath, close proximity to the beach. The beach was stunning with the hugest tidal differences I’ve ever seen. The low tides did make it a little difficult for the boat though- my hubby needed to head up to Burrum for the boat ramp as Toogoom’s was too shallow; wasn’t a big deal as Burrum’s not far. Bedding and bath towels (along with bath mat, 2 hand towels and tea towel) were all provided. There were no beach towels. The neighbours we met were very friendly. We loved our 3 night stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Restful location

Wow, what a find! Fantastic house, quiet street (we could only hear the birds singing), and a stunning location! The nest is wonderful. The house was so inviting and relaxing, and was a joy to stay in. The kitchen is extremely well set-up for self catering, and the entire place is very clean and tidy. The gardens are gorgeous, and I just want to move in now! Sonya, our host was brilliant. A bottle of wine was left for us to wind down with, and there is a small pantry stocked with tea, coffee and sugar (and a few other essentials). There was also a good supply of essentials like toilet paper and cleaning products! The beach is just a short walk away, accessed via a couple of beautifully andscaped pathways. We will definitely be back. Thank you Sonya, Belinda & Margaret
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