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Jack's Shack - Burrum Heads - Relax, fish and swim

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Interior
Exterior detail
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Burrum Heads, QLD
  • Woodgate Beach Library
  • Toogoom Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Esplanade
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Hervey Bay, QLD (HVB)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Main bathroom

Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Jack's Shack - Burrum Heads - Relax, fish and swim

Close to the water, pub and boat ramp what more could you want for a perfect holiday. This property has a fully secured back yard for dogs and off street parking. It's a five minute walk to the water, a short stroll to the local hotel and bottle shop and the boat ramp is just around the corner. If you are looking for a comfortable and well located property, look no further. Please note linen is not supplied but can be booked directly through our cleaner if required.

Property manager

Cath Smeeton
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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Property grounds

Burrum River Unit 1 S

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 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 and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

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

About the area

Burrum Heads

Located in Burrum Heads, this holiday home is on a river. Hervey Bay Golf and Country Club and Hill of Promise Estate Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Beelbi Creek Conservation Park and O'Regan Creek Conservation Park.
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Burrum Heads, QLD

What's nearby

  • Toogoom Beach - 18 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre - 31 min drive - 40.3 km
  • Esplanade - 38 min drive - 45.2 km
  • Urangan Pier - 41 min drive - 47.5 km
  • Great Sandy Straits Marina - 41 min drive - 48.6 km

Getting around

  • Howard Station - 32 min drive
  • Hervey Bay, QLD (HVB) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Goody's on the Beach - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Serenity Cove Cafe - ‬75 min drive
  • ‪The Salty Squid Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Woodgate Bowls Club - ‬90 min drive
  • ‪Salty Squid Cafe & Takeaway - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Jack's Shack - Burrum Heads - Relax, fish and swim pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Jack's Shack - Burrum Heads - Relax, fish and swim?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Jack's Shack - Burrum Heads - Relax, fish and swim?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Jack's Shack - Burrum Heads - Relax, fish and swim located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 10.6 mi (17 km) from Toogoom Beach and 11.5 mi (18.6 km) from Beelbi Creek Conservation Park. O'Regan Creek Conservation Park and Vernon Conservation Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 105 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Helen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Nice little flat

It was comfortable & nice & quiet. Just lack of communication about the address but I worked it out from the map & the sign ‘Jacks Shack’
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathew L.

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

Jacks shack Burrum heads

The family and I loved the feel, cleanliness of this property. My daughter especially loved the board games provided! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariano and Rhonda B.

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

Great Place

Love the property location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette W.

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

Jack's Shack

Lovely, comfortable cottage, just around the walkway from the river
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

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

Nice place

Nice quiet spot close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Virginia C.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Days to stay

Why is cleaning SO overpriced for someone who wanted to stay 2 nights
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susie t.

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

Jacks shack getaway

Beautiful spot! Kids and dogs loved it!We will be back :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Veronica J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
This property could be fabulous as it’s a great size but it falls short in many areas. Pool area great but needs a good clean under shaded area. The rest of the outside areas and some indoor areas would also benefit greatly from a deep clean. Bedding and towels poor quality and curtains light and flimsy in lower bedrooms. One of the bedrooms aircon not working and took over 4 days to sort so couple in that room really struggled. Terrace area on top floor great for us all to gather and enjoy food and drinks but again not as clean as it could be. Location was great with lots of eating places close by and very handy for taxis and local bus service. Wouldn’t take much to bring this villa up to an acceptable standard and for the cost of renting for a week this hopefully will happen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra G.

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

Lovely place

It was perfect. Clean and nice property manager
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin and Margaret S.

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

Always a great stay

It must of been our fourth stay at Jacks Shack. It is now our home away from home. We love it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

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

Very relaxing and everything we needed

Comfortable and very well set up
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clara M.

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

Very comfortable and quiet

Was very happy with our stay. Excellent for young children, secured yard.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liena R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxation

This is a place to stay, it has everything you could possibly need, close to everything, very comfortable and affordable. Had a little trouble getting the code for keys though but sorted out. Many thanks to Cathy Smeeton, for her patience
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

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

Recommended

Property very clean close to everything a place to wi d down and relax price very good enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Talia v.

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

Home away from home

So clean and comfortable with everything we needed. Perfect with our Golden Retriever with the fully fenced yard. We walked to the cafes, the beach and the pub for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Peter John S.

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

Happy with location and property clean

Very happy would be a lot better with weeding
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne K.

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

Jacks Shack

The property was absolutely ideal for me and my dogs. Beautiful area to walk in. There was everything you could possibly need in the unit. I loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica J.

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

Well over expectations.

Comfy warm cosy convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber R.

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

A.rossow

Was peaceful and quite enjoying littpe place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Marti C.

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

Burrum Heads

The property was perfect for our requirements & greatly appreciated the understanding in permitting us to extend our stay :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fabienne R.

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

Beautiful and very Dog friendly

Great place to stay, unable to start bbq, not actually a shack,
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

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

Very convenient

Perfect location and secure parking for vehicle and boat behind gates. Unit very clean and tidy with everything you require. Our bluey loved his own little yard and patio to sleep on after a big day out on the water. Only a short walk to the beachfront via a walkway. Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maree B.

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

Great stay.

Great stay, I needed to speak to the owner a couple times but she was very prompt in answering & helpful. Not keen on the narrow driveway though.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Great for guests traveling with dogs

We had some difficulty opening the key box. Other older guests may find a similar situation. We were not able to open the box easily. Not a big problem as we and our dogs loved our stay with you. Regards, Michael & Mary
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte S.

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

Perfect home away from home!

We absolutely loved staying at Jacks Shack and did not want to leave! Comfy bed, lots of room for parking, lovely undercover seating bbq area, dishwasher and the list goes on! The neighbour in the front unit is so friendly too! Will be back :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Cath Smeeton

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Building memories is so important as you never know how long you or your loved ones are here for. There is no better way to build memories than spending time at the beach swimming, reading a book, taking the dogs for a swim, doing a spot of fishing of the river banks and jetty or being out on a boat with family and friends.

Why they chose this property

Jack's Shack is our place to build new memories, after loosing our son Jack to suicide at the tender age of 21. Jack loved to fish and be outdoors, so Jack's Shack would have been his dream holiday destination. To reflect his generous nature, we are sharing this beautiful part of the world and his Shack with others. It is a very special place for our family so please come and enjoy it, look after it and love it as much as we do.

What makes this property unique

Come and see it to believe what a special part of the world Burrum Heads is. The Foodworks does the most amazing ice-creams! It's worth coming here just for that!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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