ABSOLUTE BEACHFRONT family home on 20 miles of old fashioned unspoilt perfect beach. All guests receive a complimentary bottle of chilled champagne on arrival. The home is a highset large three bedroom home with spare shower and toilet downstairs in the large utility area and a great holiday and beach atmosphere. It has internal stairs and a tandem garage. A HUGE deck faces a short forest walk through the dune protection area to the beach with no road to cross! Beach fishing directly behind the home is excellent. Some guests have complained of crab poisoning from eating so many of their catch! Bring your boat and launch it at the double all-tide Toogoom boat ramp. The outdoor furniture includes 2 banana lounges. Half of the 52 square metre deck is covered by a stratco all-weather roof the other half by a stylish professional shade sail. The balustrade is stainless steel horizontal yacht wire. Crabbing and fishing are popular, or just beach-combing for a huge variety of shells. Keep an eye out for dugongs, turtles, and whales from July through October. Cleaning is included in the tarriff. Beach Hound offers total relaxation! Well behaved canine companions are welcome at Beach Hound. We go to Beach Hound regularly ourselves, so we know it is the best!
Toogoom is the last "forgotten" beach frontier, with all mod cons
Toogoom is a sleepy fishing village 15 minutes drive north of the City of Hervey Bay. It has 20 miles of rare unspoilt perfect northerly beach protected by Fraser Island. The sun both rises and sets over the beach, and never blasts you across the water creating a beach that is perfect all day long. The beach never has shadows on it. Swimming is idyllic and SAFE. The beach is shallow for hundreds of metres, with small waves to massage a tired body while you enjoy the black cockatoos and bird life in the she-oaks along the foreshore. The beach has a long off-leash area for dog lovers. When the tide is out, dogs can runs for MILES! There is a 15 m wide dune protection area all the way along Toogoom Beach creating an unbelievably private and quiet beach. All modern conveniences are a 15 minute drive away including the airport, 6 cinemas, restaurants, chain stores, banks etc. There are 5 golf courses and a driving range nearby. Toogoom itself has a general store, service station and "Goodys", a waterfront licensed seafood restaurant beside the boat ramp. Let me recommend the seafood platter! The back yard is fully fenced, there is a kennel, dog bed, and dog bowls.
"A delightful corner of the world. The dogs want to live here..."
The McLean's:"Again, we enjoyed an idyllic stay at Beach Hound. It is just so relaxing up there - somehow timeless and Casper loves the beach. He is really missing it this week since returning home. He's not the only one! We were so pleased to be able to extend for the extra 3 days at the beginning. It is a lovely corner of the world." The Morris family: "Lovely! A wonderful getaway. Loved the quiet beach. I'll be coming back!" The Vohland family:"THANK YOU! Wonderful place, loved the extra touches, felt like home and the puppies just had a ball!! Roby, Pat, Rick, Cass & Rex:"Appreciated the little touches-we had everything we needed right here. Thank you for sharing your home with us; can we come again?" The Cameron family Gladstone:"Wonderful retreat. Enjoyed our stay so much. Thanks. PS Champers was much appreciated." McLean family Redcliffe:"A delightful corner of the world. A very comfortable home and much enjoyed by all of us. Thanks!" Mattock family Chermside:"Dogs loved the beach and Sam loved the kennel. Soo relaxing, we all enjoyed it!" Miller family "I didn't know such haven's still existed!"
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Pets allowed: less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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About the area
Toogoom
Located in Toogoom, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Beelbi Creek Conservation Park and O'Regan Creek Conservation Park, while Fraser Coast Discovery Sphere and Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Fraser Coast Cultural Centre and WetSide Water Education Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre - 18 min drive - 26.0 km
Esplanade - 20 min drive - 26.0 km
Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum - 22 min drive - 27.9 km
Urangan Pier - 29 min drive - 35.8 km
Getting around
Howard Station - 17 min drive
Hervey Bay, QLD (HVB) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
Goody's on the Beach - 9 min walk
Burrum Tavern - 12 min drive
Craignish Cafe - 9 min drive
Burrum Heads Hotel Motel - 12 min drive
Burrum Heads Bowls Club - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Beach Hound (pets welcome) pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Beach Hound (pets welcome)?
As of 2 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beach Hound (pets welcome) on 31 May 2026 start from NZ$217, 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 Beach Hound (pets welcome)?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beach Hound (pets welcome)?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beach Hound (pets welcome)?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beach Hound (pets welcome) located?
Located in Toogoom, this beachfront holiday home is next to a golf course, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Toogoom Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Beelbi Creek Conservation Park and O'Regan Creek Conservation Park. Vernon Conservation Park is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) away.
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This location is amazing! Having what is practically your own private beach right at your back door is wonderful. The views were a constant delight. The house is perfect with everything you could need. Local cafes were a short walk away as were other swimming spots if you wanted something a bit different. All in all, I would highly recommend this place to anyone.
The short walk and beach access was perfect for our senior dog, who didn't have to walk too far to enjoy a splash in the water and a roll in the sand. Nice location, loved the tranquility and although the house looks a little older than some others, it had everything we needed for a few days away. Thank you!
Amenities were exceptionally clean. The pictures do show how the property presents when opeing the door. Massive selection of kitchen appliances and everything you may need to cook up a storm.
The house was exactly like advertised on Stayz. Clean house with everything you need for a family/pet friendly stay. Being a stones throw away from the beach was awesome for our puppies as well. Overall just a great house, we will be back for sure! Toogoom is the perfect cruisy coastal town, we love it!! Cheers
Loved this place lovely walking track to the beach the house was comfortable and had everything we needed will definitely be back. Goodies cafe a short stroll away via beach or road.
Property was great. Location was perfect for wedding attendance at Purnella ParkEasy access from Bruce Highway..Away from hustle and traffic in Hervey Bay
Ruth M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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4/10 Poor
Grant C.
4 January 2026
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
The beach hound has great access to the beach and our kids had a fun time exploring at low tide and swimming at high tide. The house itself however we thought was poorly maintained, in dire need of a deep clean. The queen bed was terribly squeaky, the airconditioning unit smelly and covered in mould inside, and very few basic necessities provided eg. no fly spray (we had a spider and cockroach inside, and lots of mosquitoes), nothing to clean the bbq with, no laundry detergent. The second bathroom is just a shower in the garage. We were not comfortable and ended up leaving early.
It was excellent to stay somewhere with close beach access for the dogs, with a deck and fenced area perfect to contain them when we needed to. Kitchen was well equipped with coffee pod machine, air fryer etc and the beds were very comfy.
The house is the perfect beach holiday with your dogs. The beach at the back is just a beyond it’s so beautiful. A woodworld with a sprawling beach and water that is clear and warm to swim in. Can’t wait to get back there.
The house was amazing, location amazing, quietness amazing. Just loved every thing about this stay. Will definitely be back again. Oh & the free bottle of bubbles was amazing too.
Check in was good and kitchen facilities also.Tilt a door needs a bit of work.It will close for no reason.Perhaps some adjustment is needed.Otherwise a very quiet relaxing time for two.