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Gingerbread Cottage - Quiet Getaway

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A two-story house with a wooden staircase leading to a balcony.
A living room with a dark grey sectional sofa, a white coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books and DVDs.
A room with a wooden dining table and chairs, a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a table and chairs.
A wooden staircase with a handrail leading to an upper floor.
Two dogs running on a grassy field with trees in the background.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Somerset Dam

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Somerset Dam, QLD
  • Place, Somerset Dam
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, D'Aguilar National Park
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Wivenhoe Dam
    ‪39 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

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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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Somerset Dam, QLD

What's nearby

  • Somerset Dam - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • D'Aguilar National Park - 27 min drive - 39.0 km
  • Wivenhoe Dam - 39 min drive - 56.0 km
  • Mount Glorious - 48 min drive - 62.5 km
  • Conondale National Park - 55 min drive - 60.1 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

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 128 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Thankyou so much, would love to come back and utilise the fireplace next time .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super Clean and confortable, great weekend away!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay, thank you! It was perfect for what we needed and wish we were staying longer than a night to really enjoy the space.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and good size home and rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a fantastic getaway with family. We loved the serenity of sitting on the patio and listening to the birds. The beds were comfortable and the fireplace was a hit. Thank you to the hosts
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely family retreat. Basic but comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay and being the boat to enjoy the Dam - thank you Michael
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Lovely location and cute cottage with lots of space. The single bed I slept in was comfy. Everything looked clean despite the age. But a few things were of concern, namely rickety balustrade on the stairs, cockroaches (!) in the evening that were a total turn off, especially after finding one crawling inside the tea jar. The light was not working in the upstairs bathroom so that mostly precluded its use at night, too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice n clean house and managed. One thing that was issue was the top floor bathroom where light was not working. Pls ensure lights are working before guests check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great location. Found cockroaches in the kitchen.It would be nice to have tea and coffee provided (there was a very old 1/2 jar of instant coffee in the pantry that had solidified). The decking out front and back could be reinforced or replaced for safety issues.The TV difficult to use (no instructions) and there was a cable not connected.There were 2 conditioners bottles in main bathroom (no shampoo). The place needed a good clean.Emptied all bins as requested and put in wheelie bin.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

Stayed here twice now awesome all round
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely home- and bigger than we expected. Clean and tidy!Can’t wait to come back. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Enjoyable stay

Nice place to stay, very well suited to a family with a dog, gates on all stairs which was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Had a great stay

Lovely house and perfect location to enjoy Somerset Dam.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place to stay! Spacious and comfortable space and the beds were really comfortable. Everything well appointed and great for a family stay. Definitely keen to come back. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family holiday

Great family holiday, good location , we be back
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Sadly i cant report a great experience. House was good but lots of maintenance issues.Air con not working downstairsUpstairs bedroom aircon unable to be plugged into powerTap to shower fell off - I fixedLights not working in upstairs showerBedside light unoperationalLawn not mowedFireplace but no wood - I left supplies for next personOwner not interested in communicating effectively
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Second time staying, great getaway

Great getaway from Brisbane. Big house, clean, everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very good communication totally enjoyed our stay

It was great that we could have our Dog with us, made the holiday special.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property with everything required to have an enjoyable relaxing stay. All mod cons provided. This was the fourth different house that I have booked at Somerset, highly recommend great value for
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay, and the cottage was perfectly positioned for us to attend a wedding at Coronation Hall. Very comfortable and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
A nice clean area outside on the deck with a good outdoor table and chairs were very much missed.Coffee jar had solid coffee in it like a wet spoon was put in. No instructions left for tv workings. No wood for fire it was cold and air conditioning not working properly. Advertisement says ginger bread cottage no signs saying this did not look or feel like a ginger bread cottage maybe a bit more care and love. Lawn not mowed front and front steps needed a blow down. Dryer left full of towels and sheets. Disappointed with the property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Cottage

Lovely comfortable home. Would be nice to have wood provided for the fire.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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