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Family Home - Pets welcome . 15km to Australia Zoo, 20km to amazing beaches.

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Hallway, beautiful high ceilings and fret work.
Property grounds
Gorgeous 3BR Queenslander - fully fenced, centrally located and pet friendly.
Enclosed front patio.
Bedroom 1, with a queen bed and ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Mooloolah Valley, QLD
  • Place, Mooloolah Conservation Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Dularcha National Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Australia Zoo
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed, 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family Home - Pets welcome . 15km to Australia Zoo, 20km to amazing beaches.

Beautiful, historic 3 BR Queenslander in the heart of Mooloolah Valley Sunshine Coast, only a short drive to the iconic Australia Zoo and the pristine beaches of the Sunny Coast. Mooloolah is a quiet township with a gorgeous village centre complete with IGA, bakery, cafe, Thai and more. Surrounded by beautiful national parks to explore and the refreshing Ewen Maddock Dam to swim in.

The house is very comfortable, plenty of board games, books and puzzles to keep the kids entertained. You’ll love the convenience of being extremely close to the local shops, playgrounds and skate park. No need to drive into town.
The property has a big, fully fenced backyard and fully fenced front yard, the house is very private.
The huge rear deck has a beautiful views towards Maleny, relax on the outside furniture or have dinner on the 8 seater table watching the sunset. The gorgeous deck is loved by all our guests.

Linen, bedding and towels are provided. New air conditioner installed 23/1/24, new oven installed 12/7/2023.
Wi-fi available.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Perfect house for families, close to town/park.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets allowed inside being mindful of the furniture
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9216630
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 is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

Mooloolah Valley

Located in Mooloolah Valley, this holiday home is in the city centre and near theme parks. Mooloolaba Esplanade and Caloundra Shopping Centre are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mooloolaba Beach and Ga'ri djaa ga'wun Nature Refuge. Australia Zoo and Chenrezig Institute are also worth visiting. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing nearby.
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Mooloolah Valley, QLD

What's nearby

  • Mooloolah Conservation Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Dularcha National Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Australia Zoo - 12 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Mooloolaba Esplanade - 24 min drive - 34.4 km
  • Hastings Street - 52 min drive - 71.7 km

Getting around

  • Mooloolah Station - 5 min walk
  • Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crikey Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Landsborough Hotel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Banana Bender Pub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Palmwoods Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Piggyback - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Home - Pets welcome . 15km to Australia Zoo, 20km to amazing beaches. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Family Home - Pets welcome . 15km to Australia Zoo, 20km to amazing beaches.?

As of 9 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Home - Pets welcome . 15km to Australia Zoo, 20km to amazing beaches. on 22 Oct, 2026 start from S$223, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Family Home - Pets welcome . 15km to Australia Zoo, 20km to amazing beaches.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Home - Pets welcome . 15km to Australia Zoo, 20km to amazing beaches.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Home - Pets welcome . 15km to Australia Zoo, 20km to amazing beaches.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Home - Pets welcome . 15km to Australia Zoo, 20km to amazing beaches. located?

Located in the heart of Mooloolah Valley, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Ga'ri djaa ga'wun Nature Refuge and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Edward Corbould Reserve and Retreat No.3 Nature Refuge. Chenrezig Institute and Mooloolah River National Park are also within 6 miles (10 km). Mooloolah Station is 5 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for us while transitioning from moving overseas back to the area. Had everything we needed, clean and comfortable!
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May, 2026
Thanks for the kind review. Hope you’ve settled well in your new home. 😁
Verified

10/10 Excellent

calum m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nat was an awesome host :) would recommend
Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved it here, great little place to stay! Had everything we needed and is just a very short walk to the town essentials :) Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

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

Ideal accommodation for family close to zoo, gokarting, not far to the ocean

Very well equipped - everything we needed & close to all in town
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May, 2025
Thanks Kathleen, it was lovely to host you all. 🌸
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell C.

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

Great stay for what we used it for. Would stay again.

Fantastic place and loved the older style.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2023
Thanks Mitchell - glad you enjoyed the stay :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ann w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nat was amazing to deal with.The house was a lovely, homely and comfortable.We loved the back deck and spent alot of hours playing games and chatting.Also the local bakery has the most amazing pies, definately a must do while you are there.Such a great place to stay with your pet and family
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2025
Thanks Ann!! Thats a lovely review. Yes the bakery is very, very good. Visit again soon. x Nat
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gab M.

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

Happy

Great location, small town vibes
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the home, its layout, doorways left and right, the contents and yard. The back covered area was a focal point for us to relax and enjoy the areas serenity and especially birdlife. Less than a minute to the shops with a great coffee, treats an IGA and local towns for a wider experience. This Queenslander style house is quirky and cool, a great kitchen and our Labrador loved the yard and deck. The bed was super comfortable with plenty of room. Would be great for families or couples.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RONI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Verb nice stay. I love it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

wedding trip

Nats place was great for us.Everything worked well.WE had a good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2024
Thanks Robert, it Was great to have you all stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janette M.

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

Excellent family stay

This property was perfect for our family stay, three generations and there was plenty of room for everyone to have a relaxing time. The back deck is fantastic. Location is so central so we could easily major attraction. Nat is a wonderful host and we thankyou again for allowing us to stay. The Mills families.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun, 2024
Thanks Janette!! That’s so lovely to hear!! 🌸 xx
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

Fantastic little break away with our furkids for some much needed R&R

Great pet friendly property close to all ammenities. Great walking tracks close by. Lots of little towns to discover. Peaceful location. Thank you to our hostess who made everything a breeze 🙏😊
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2022
Thanks Michelle, lm glad you enjoyed your getaway in our beautiful little town. 🦋 Thanks for staying.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle G.

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

A beautiful, old, cosy home to rest and relax

My family and I needed a mid-term break to rest a little and this place was perfect for that. It's so homely and in a great little spot right near the Main Street and only a short drive to the swimming spot at the dam. Perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2023
So pleased you had a wonderful time. How beautiful is the dam area - one of my favourite spots. Thanks for the kind review. 😁
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kylie S.

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

Lovely house

Beautiful little house, perfect for our family of 5 to use as a base for a wedding in the area. Natalie is very responsive to communication and is extremely knowledgeable about the local area. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul, 2023
Thanks for the kind review! Glad you enjoyed you stay and l would love you to visit again 😁
Verified

8/10 Good

Kerrie-Anne W.

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

Comfortable home

Warm and homely. Great host thought of everything even a bone for the doggy. The people in the area were very friendly and welcoming . We thoroughly enjoyed our trip.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2023
Aww thanks Kerrie. I’m glad Yumi loved his bone. 😊 Mooloolah Valley is a beautiful, friendly little town. We are thrilled you enjoyed the stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Lovely old Queenslander home, perfect for a family

We only had 2 nights and the first was very heavy rain, but when the sun came out we drove to Caloundra and enjoyed the easy access to the beach. Great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul, 2023
Thanks for the kind review. 😁
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Family holiday

Lots of space for the kids to play and enjoy the bikes and trampoline. The house is in walking distance to shops . There's a great pizza place nearby. The kids loved the park . Overall a very pleasant trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2023
Aww that’s great to hear. Yes, it’s very convenient to have shops and park so close. Thanks for the kind review :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Queenslander

Homely comfortable characteristic older style Queenslander.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov, 2024
Thanks for the 5 stars John. We are thrilled you enjoyed the stay. Thanks you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyson N.

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

Cute house

Nat was a gem. She was super friendly and checked in often without being overbearing. The house was cute and cozy. The location is fantastic, being within walking distance to the IGA and the bakery. The local bakery is definitely worth the trip. Their coffee is great, and all their bakery items were delicious.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2024
Thanks Tyson!! Yes the bakery is awesome, Corina does a wonderful job in there - her quiches are delicious too. I just fwd your review to her 💕 Thrilled you loved your stay. 😁
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Serena S.

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

Family retreat!

What a brilliant property! A house with a teapot can always be made a home & was a lovely home for our family to be together. Shops & all we needed close by & lovely treats on arrival such a welcoming gesture. Thankyou so much Nat!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2022
Thanks for the lovely review 💕 I’m glad you had a wonderful time for n our gorgeous town. All the best. X
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex W.

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

Lovely old Queenslander

My kids and I had a great stay at Natalie’s house. Location is perfect and only a couple of minute walk to the shops and restaurants. It’s quiet cool in the house at night time but plent of blankets kept us warm. Thanks again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun, 2021
Thanks for the kind review Alex :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

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

Family feel

Great home that has a homely feel. We stayed here for our daughter to have a Muay Thai fight not too far away. It had everything we needed for our two night. Thanks Nat for your constant communication with us
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathy F.

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

Easy family holiday

With IGA so close, and the house well equipped, it was easy to relax, knowing that our needs could be well met. We used the local Chinese and pizza places, and the nearby hospital at Caloundra had a good outpatient service. Nice and quiet for sleeping, spaces for family to be together or chill out apart, this property ticks many boxes for parents organising children of all ages.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr, 2023
Thanks Kathy. It is a great location, glad you are enjoyed your time.
Verified

8/10 Good

Adam P.

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

Nice and relaxing

The property provided our family of 6 with a quiet, cozy and well appointed house to enjoy. The house itself has a spacious yard and deck, with a covered downstairs area for children to play. The location is very close to shops and in a quiet little street. We were very pleased with the property and the helpful, friendly communication with the property manager.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May, 2023
Aww thanks Adam. Appreciate your lovely review.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kate S.

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

Comfortable home for a quiet week away

We were after a quiet week away with our adult kids and our dog and that is just what we got. Nat's place is a great place to relax and unwind. If you are after modern and lux, this isn't the house for you, but if like us you want cosy and easy to live in, then Nat's place is great.Nat was very easy to contact and I felt if any issues came up she would have been ready to help at any time.Mooloolah Valley is quiet and pretty. House is close to everything you could need, and there are some great walks nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

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