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Charming QLD-style cottage, in Dunwich the Perfect base to explore Nth Straddie

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A neatly made bed with white bedding, two matching lamps, and two vibrant abstract paintings on the wall.
A living room with a sofa, two patterned armchairs, a coffee table, and a potted plant.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a toilet, a vanity with drawers, and a window with blinds.
A bedroom with a large bed, a bench, two framed pictures on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Moreton Bay Research Station
Sleeps 4•2 bedrooms•2 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Dunwich, QLD
  • Place, North Stradbroke Island Historical Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Moreton Bay Research Station
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Adams Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Charming QLD-style cottage, in Dunwich the Perfect base to explore Nth Straddie

Castaways a charming 2-bedroom house, walking distance to everything in Dunwich. There is a queen size bed in bed 1, double in bed 2. PLEASE RESPECT OUR NEIGHBOURS especially when it come to the noise you make. Enjoy a BBQ on the Deck or a short stroll into town to visit the local restaurants and Brewery. We are pet friendly with a fully fenced yard. We charge a small $20 fee per stay for your pet. The cottage backs onto Straddie Super Sports a store that stocks just about everything, just incase you forget to bring something it’s so handy. If you are into fishing there is also a good range of bait and tackle in store.
Dunwich is ideally located near both vehicle and passenger ferry terminals and is the perfect base camp for your family holidays. A great base to explore the islands wonderful attractions and activities. Wake up in Dunwich, stroll down for a swim in the calm bayside beach or take a short drive to the stunning brown lake, blue lake, golf course, museum, walk to the Little Ship Club, Straddie Brewing, Sharks Football Club with excellent Thai Restaurant, Cafe near by grab breakfast and coffee. The island has so much to offer including the stunning Point Lookout Gorge walk and amazing surf beaches.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 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: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strictly no smoking NO additional guests at all Don’t leave dog alone Furniture DONT move Linen folded on bathroom floor Do not use additional linen

Important information

You need to know

Property # 20130262
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Dunwich

Located in Dunwich, this holiday home is in the city centre. North Stradbroke Island Historical Museum and Redland Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Eprapah Conservation Reserve and Macleay Island Arts Complex Inc.. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Dunwich, QLD

What's nearby

  • North Stradbroke Island Historical Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Moreton Bay Research Station - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Adams Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dunwich Cemetery - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Naree Budjong Djara National Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Ship Club - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Island Fruit Barn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Straddie Island Bakery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪CJ's Island Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪St Stradbroke Wine Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming QLD-style cottage, in Dunwich the Perfect base to explore Nth Straddie pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Charming QLD-style cottage, in Dunwich the Perfect base to explore Nth Straddie?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming QLD-style cottage, in Dunwich the Perfect base to explore Nth Straddie?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming QLD-style cottage, in Dunwich the Perfect base to explore Nth Straddie?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Charming QLD-style cottage, in Dunwich the Perfect base to explore Nth Straddie located?

Located in the heart of Dunwich, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of North Stradbroke Island Historical Museum, Moreton Bay Research Station and Moreton Bay. Dunwich Cemetery and Adams Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olya M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was delightful, clean and comfortable Angel was amazing and we settled in for the 2 days with no issues
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was very charming, clean, and welcoming to pets. We enjoyed the large kitchen and outdoor bbq area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time staying. Beautiful home, yard great for dog. Communications with hosts excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elise P.

Liked: Location
Beautiful cozy little cottage walk distance to everything you need in Dunwich. Super pet friendly for everyone to have a relaxing time on the island. So put this accommodation on your stradebroke Island list to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well appointed cottage with everything you could ever need for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay and convenient location. Kitchen was nicely stocked with staple needs (S&P, utensils, oil etc).
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

chal l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very helpful hosts. Very comfortable home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time staying. As before, beautiful, well appointed and everything you might need is thought of. Great dog yard and communications with hosts excellent. The cottage is so welcoming, feels like home and even with a rainy and windy day we were happy to just enjoy inside. We didn't want to leave!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gaye S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Neil was lovely to meet and Angle when we picked the key up. The cottage was a lovely stay and would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Feb, 2026
Thank you Gaye for your kind words. Angel and I enjoyed our chat with you. Glad you liked the cottage and enjothe the island. Look forward to seeing you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rae E.

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

Amazing property and friendly Hosts

We loved the house so much we’d love to stay again! Well appointed place, attentive hosts, convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean modern property, all the facilities and comfort of home, highly recomend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the second time we have stayed at this charming little cottage. The kitchen is amazingly kitted out, the linen is of great quality and the hosts have really tried to think of everything that you would need during your stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erwin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything’s good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donald Robert J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a lovely house in a good spot. The house was comfortable and rather charming. The hosts were friendly and very responsive .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan, 2026
Thank you so much. We live our cottage and we’re are glad you did too
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean and tidy cottage, with great features. Check in and out with Angel was a breeze. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sriram S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was very comortabel and enjoyed the stay. Certainly this will be our first choice in future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2025
You’re welcome anytime. Thank you :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kiah T.

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

Family stay

Beautiful home with everything you need. Amazing outdoor space with a cubby house, slide and swing. Perfect for a stay with little kids!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jess W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow, this was just perfect, such a beautiful home in a central location, equipped with everything you could need. Have already recommended to family and friends. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
pleasant and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, clean and well appointed home. Great location being able to walk to lots of places in Dunwich. Communication from hosts excellent. We loved our stay and will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2025
We look forward to having you again it was such a pleasure.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thamalia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home away from home as I would say! Great location, clean and tidy! Check in and out was a breeze! Host was very easy to communicate with! Highly recommend staying!Absolutely loved the yard being fully fenced and children friendly, kids loved the swings and cubby house.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yuri F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had good time our stay with the accommodation. Perfect size for our family, two kids and with little dogs. Needed to drive to the beach everyday but it was just 15-20min drive then we can go everywhere so not too far. Love the cleanness, amenities and large size of fridge.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mei B.

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

The perfect holiday accommodation!

Beautiful clean house with everything that a family with kids need! All of us had such a good time. Perfect location, lovely yard with swings and a cubby house! Good size deck with a BBQ, and the most important kind hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rupinder

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage was very beautiful and cozy. Location wise: very close to the Ferry terminal, Food works, brewery and Museum etc. The kitchen was beautiful. Linda is an amazing host. Very friendly and helpful. She even gave us a late check out, which worked really well for us. Would love to go back one day!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hannah P.

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

Clean, Comfortable & Convenient

We had a fantastic stay! Communication with Neil was excellent from the start—super responsive and helpful. The house itself was spotless—immaculately clean, tidy, and incredibly well-equipped, which made our stay so relaxing and enjoyable. Honestly, the photos don’t do it justice—it’s even better in real life. Added bonus: it’s within easy walking distance to the Dunwich shops. Highly recommend and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Linda

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Linda and Neil have been bringing their children camping to Nth Stradbroke Island for the last 10 years. They love the island and the community, so when the opportunity came up to own the 1950's cottage they were over the moon. We love the island as will you.

Why they chose this property

Wake up in Dunwich, stroll down for a swim in the calm bayside beach or take a short drive to the stunning brown lake, blue lake, golf course, museum, walk to the Little Ship Club, Straddie Brewing, Sharks Football Club with excellent Thai Restaurant, Barnyard Cafe near by grab breakfast and coffee. The island has so much to offer including the stunning Point Lookout Gorge walk and amazing surf beaches.

What makes this property unique

Castaways is a perfect base camp for couples, families or fishing groups. The home backs on to the well established Straddie Super Sports where you will receive store discount. Pet friendly too means you can bring the whole family.

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