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Eighteen Mile Homestead ~ escape from hustle & bustle!

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A wooden deck with outdoor seating, surrounded by dense greenery and trees.
A laundry room with two front-loading washing machines, a sink, and a basket on the countertop.
A house with a swimming pool surrounded by trees.
A dining area with a brick wall, wooden table, and chairs. There is a kitchen in the background with a sink and cabinets.
A poolside area with a covered seating area, lounge chairs, and a pool.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Darlington, QLD
  • Place, Hillview Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Carhill Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Burgess Park
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Darlington

Darlington is home to this holiday home. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Rathdowney Information Centre & Historical Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gondwana Rainforests of Australia and Mount Chinghee National Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Map
Darlington, QLD

What's nearby

  • Hillview Park - 11 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Carhill Park - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Burgess Park - 14 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Jingeri Nature Refuge - 20 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Thunderbird Park - 52 min drive - 71.6 km

Getting around

  • Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O'Reilly's Mountain Café & Gifts - ‬112 min drive
  • ‪O'Reilly's Bar - ‬98 min drive
  • ‪Christmas Creek Cafe & Cabins - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mountview Alpaca Farm - ‬98 min drive
  • ‪The Dining Room - ‬96 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Eighteen Mile Homestead ~ escape from hustle & bustle! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Eighteen Mile Homestead ~ escape from hustle & bustle! pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Eighteen Mile Homestead ~ escape from hustle & bustle! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Eighteen Mile Homestead ~ escape from hustle & bustle! ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Eighteen Mile Homestead ~ escape from hustle & bustle! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Eighteen Mile Homestead ~ escape from hustle & bustle! located?

Set in Darlington, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Gondwana Rainforests of Australia, Hillview Park and Carhill Park. Burgess Park and Mount Chinghee National Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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. 89 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing weekend getaway here with family. The homestead is spacious, beautifully styled, and equipped with everything you could possibly need. The kids loved exploring the grounds, and the adults enjoyed relaxing on the verandah with a view. Great accommodation!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is roomy and the kitchen has all the appliances needed. We were a family of eight - 4 children aged 9 to 16 - and they were able to enjoy every moment either in the pool, fishing in the creek, hiking, table tennis and time around the fire at night. Can truly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was everything we asked for. The communication with Robyn was smooth and always a quick response. Overall an excellent relaxing week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2026
Thanks Peter! It was a pleasure to host you and your family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house, beautiful location, and great host. Pool, Ping Pong, Bushwalks and creek swims. Perfect weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second stay at this property. It is spacious, clean and very well stocked with everything you could need.The pool and deck area is lovely and the location is a lovely peaceful area that is quiet and private.Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very welcoming hosts. The house was very well equipped with kitchen items, toys, linen. Plenty of room for large families or friend groups. Enjoyed the stay and surroundings very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great property - it was our 3rd time staying with our group of friends. There is lots of space and the kids loved the pool. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our weekend at Eighteen Mile Homestead! Super family friendly, relaxed vibe, no stress and so so much to offer
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful property and a wonderful stay!

The house was excellent for an annual ladies weekend, Plenty of room and everything we needed for our stay. Great location, would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was fab , our kinda era !! pool was great, outside area perfect for our group.Beds were also comfy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place

Lovely place nice pool and good area
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An Awesome Quiet Getaway

This property is a hidden gem that caters for large groups perfectly in a beautiful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was ideal for our family gathering comprising 14 people aged from 3 to 81The pool and Pergola were a feature as was the games room
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good retreat option

Good property for a small getaway with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mid winter getaway

Great place to stay with a group of people. Loved the location and the quiet. Fire pit was a favourite
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

Perfect for large groups to getaway and re-connect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place, great experience

Absolutely loved our family stay at 18 Mile Homestead. So much room, everything you could want for a large family getaway in a perfect location. Lovely welcome from Jan and great communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely host and lovely property, well equipped and very clean. Everything we needed for a family weekend away, the hike to the ridge was great though longer than anticipated! Thanks for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was so welcoming, spacious and had absolutely everything we needed and more for our girls weekend away. 7 of us enjoyed every minute. Relaxing by the pool on the outdoor deck was so relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual Family getaway

Superior home with all amenities you could wish for. Plenty of space, both inside and out. We enjoied our stay immensely.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic getaway for a break

Perfect for what we wanted - which was being able to enjoy time together with friends in a great location and property. We enjoyed the pool and walks. Well appointed and comfortable accommodation with lots of great little areas for relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely property. So well stocked, they’ve thought of everything! Lovely deck and pool area. Spacious house with plenty of room for all the family. Very clean and well maintained. Great quiet location surrounded by nature. Thank you for a lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect for our large family group. Plenty of space to relax and play. The separate sleeping wings of the house were especially suited to our needs. The pool and outdoor seating area were fabulous. The kitchen and BBQ area were set out well and easy to use. Communication with the host and contact once we arrived was friendly and full of information. We will definitely be going back for another stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family holiday

Loved the house, cozy and comfortable. Plenty of room for everyone. Fully stocked with all appliances and plates etc
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family birthday celebration

We loved our stay at the homestead. The children enjoyed running around outside playing games and swimming in the pool. We all enjoyed the firepit and sitting on the deck watching the wildlife.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May, 2025
Thanks Jacqueline! Look forward to hopefully welcoming you and your family back one day.
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