Firstly, we should have taken note of the previous guest views as we would not have booked this place. The photos on the Stayz website were most deceiving and the property is quite old and very much showing its age. On entering the property we immediately noticed numerous scuff marks and scratches on walls and floors and damp rot on some window sills. Worst of all the property had not been properly cleaned with lots of dust, dirt and fluff under the couches and beds. Windows were dirty from the inside, small scraps of paper and dental floss were seen on the ground floor laundry and bathroom, and dust was easily seen on the study nook desk, just to mention a few examples! (We took some photos and complained to the local real estate agency managing the property who were most apologetic and offered to send a cleaner around). However, looking at previous reviews it would appear that this was not the first time guests have noted the lack of cleaning. Further, the BBQ was only a hot plate and was dirty and uninviting. Likewise the pool area was most uninviting and pool edges were crawling with bull ants that put off our 2 year old granddaughter from entering the pool.
Also, what is not evident from the website are the numerous stairs with four flights of stairs just to get to the lounge area and kitchen. Bit of an effort when carrying twin babies and a 2 year old. As far as ‘ocean views’ from the property as shown on the webpage, this is limited to a distant glimpse from the rooftop balcony by peering over the wall.
Unlike other places we have stayed at over the past couple of years at Rainbow Beach, guest have to supply their own soap, toilet paper, tea towels, dishwashing powder etc., which we were not aware of other than bed linen and bath towels. Cooking utensils are limited which we were aware of from previous guest reviews, so we brought along our own fry pan, couple of small pots and condiments, salt and pepper, the latter not being supplied.
In summary, the only positive thing we can say about the property is it has a nice bush setting and is a close walk to the beach. However, in our wildest dreams we would not rent this property ever again.