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Wow! Idyllic Sunset Beach

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Sunset Beach
Gloucester Island in the background
Part of mini series Mary Bryant filmed here at Sinclair Bay
Right of way to beach
Sunset Beach, left of sandspit

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Cape Gloucester, QLD
  • Place, Passage Islet
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Gloucester Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Hideaway Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Wow! Idyllic Sunset Beach


Please note a minimum 7-day booking required or minimum payment is for 7 days.

The house is one block back from the beach, situated in a sheltered position with views of shady grounds and bush on one side.

There is a right of way (60m) directly to the beautiful all-tide beach(s) which overlooks Edgecumbe Bay to the west.

You can walk the sandy beaches for miles or if you have a boat explore the river systems, (where you can put in your crab pots) visit the islands or visit Cape Gloucester or Montes resorts.

In the evening watch to sunset from the beach or sit around a wood fire at night,
In the morning you will hear the many birds who visit the property.

The location surpasses many of the Whitsunday mainland and Island beach destinations.

The roomy self-contained house is fully equipped, with crockery, cutlery, utensils pots, frying pan etc. NOTE BRING YOUR OWN SHEETS, PILLOW CASES, TOWELS. AND BATH MATS. Coverlets provided. The house has 2 bedrooms, kitchen, lounge/dining and outdoor area with outdoor furniture, gas & wood BBQ.

If you are bringing pets please keep on a leach. Dogs are not permitted in the house. They are to remain outside at all times. There is ample under cover shelter on the back porch . Please consider this before bringing pets that are accustomed to being inside.

Access to Sunset Beach is through private entry gate at the end of Cape Gloucester Ave. At the next locked gate there is a key for the 2nd gate in a lockbox. Stay on the road until you reach Sunset Beach.

The road is suitable for all vehicles although after heavy rain may become slippery or soft in places.

Boats can be launched from the beach with 4 wheel drive.

There are two resorts, Montes and Cape Gloucester just a short drive or a short ride in your boat where you can enjoy resort-style refreshments and meals.
The nearest shop is Dingo Beach. About 5 km. Nearest towns, Proserpine or Airlie Beach approx 50km.

Instructions to destination key entry code and boat launching area emailed upon booking.

Enjoy the exclusivity of this beautiful secluded location at very affordable rates.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM

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 (limit 1 total)

Dogs are not alloed inside

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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

House must be left as found. No indoor furniture moved or items to be taken outside. Outside furniture be be put back where found.

Rubbish must not be left at the property when leaving. Take to the Dindo Beach tip. Rubbish bags provided. A charge for left rubbish will apply.

Clean inside fridge and freezer remove all items. Empty the freezer of any items when you leave.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9156518
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Cape Gloucester

Located in Cape Gloucester, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Bowen Harbour and Bowen Skate Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gloucester Island National Park and Nelly Bay Dune Management Area. With power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Cape Gloucester, QLD

What's nearby

  • Passage Islet - 12 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cape Gloucester Beach - 12 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Hideaway Beach - 20 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Dingo Beach Foreshore Reserve - 29 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Nelly Bay - 31 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

  • Ohanlons Siding Station - 49 min drive
  • Proserpine, QLD (PPP-Whitsunday Coast) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dingo Pub - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Bar and Restaurant at Montes - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Beachbar and restaurant at Montes - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cape Gloucester Resort - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wow! Idyllic Sunset Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Wow! Idyllic Sunset Beach?

As of 16 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wow! Idyllic Sunset Beach on 26 January 2027 start from NZ$182, 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 Wow! Idyllic Sunset Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wow! Idyllic Sunset Beach?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Wow! Idyllic Sunset Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wow! Idyllic Sunset Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Passage Islet and within 3 miles (5 km) of Gloucester Island National Park and Cape Gloucester Beach. Hideaway Beach and Dingo Beach Foreshore Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaelah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little beach house. Suitable for singles, couples & families that enjoy beach combing and lots of fishing. The kitchen is well equipped, has everything you need more. Nice shady spacious yard. Short walk to beach & boat ramp (2minutes)
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our 2nd stay here and probably enjoyed it more than the first, maybe because we had our dog with us this time. House has everything you need, short walk to a great beach where you can launch your boat with 4WD.Very quiet and peaceful location. Good communication from Andrew. Thanks
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

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

Sunsets

Perfet outback secluded part of Gloucester bay Beautiful beach , perfect sunsets, little clean spacious house with all you need Good fishing of the beach and sand bar . Dog friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda S.

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

Fantastic location

The house was clean and comfortable. The beach was easily accessable. The fishing was great. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter H.

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

Perfect to get away from it all

Awesome private place to stay. House has everything you need. Handy short cut to the beach where we didn't see anyone. Pretty easy to launch a tinny. The area is absolute paradise with great waterways and fishing. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Great Getaway

House had everything you needed and some.Short walk to the beach and get your boat in.Very peaceful and private location.Will definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

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

Great!

Great place, great setup. Can't wait to go back
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glen P.

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

Stunning location

We had a wonderful vacation, the accommodation was neat, tidy and clean. It was self-contained with enough options available to easily manage 8 nights of living in paradise virtually off the grid. Caught some great fish, the sunsets were stunning and it was by far the best break I have had from work in years. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jason H.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Jason

Terrible!!! sewage bubbling up from shower drain kitchen sink blocked water Is disgusting full of rust you cannot drink it let alone shower in it bedding and furniture is stained and dirty we had to leave after one night and had a seven night booking worst accommodation i have ever seen it was an absolute nightmare
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2025
We’re sorry to hear the guest was unhappy, but we feel this review is not a fair reflection of the property or the experience we provide. The house was professionally cleaned prior to arrival, and no issues were reported at check-in. After being notified of the complaints, we arranged a full inspection — no plumbing faults or water quality problems could be found. The property runs on bore water, which is clearly disclosed in the listing and can naturally cause some staining, but it is safe and suitable for all regular use. Rubbish was left behind by the guest, which is not in line with house rules. Based on the timing of the cancellation and the nature of the complaints, it appeared the group may have only intended to stay for the weekend at the end of the school holidays. Nonetheless, we processed a refund for four of the seven nights and waived the $200 rubbish removal fee as a gesture of goodwill. We stand by the condition and presentation of the property and remain committed to providing a clean, comfortable, and accurate experience for all our guests.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Wendy M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Beware, what you read is not what you get. Cottage is grubby, no linen supplied, host told us it was Stayz responsibility to tell us. His site says "fully equipped". When we asked where the linen was he said there is some for emergencies (clearly happens often) - all mismatched and stained! Had to drive to AIrlie to buy linen and drinking water next day. Informed at check in via email that the washing machine wasn't working. The water turns everything red, you cannot drink it The drains and septic system smell. Electrical connections held together by duck tape. Fire extinguisher last check 2020. TV remote has no back on it , so you have to hold the batteries in if you want it to work. We used our kitchen utensils from our picnic bag as all kitchen utensils need a good wash. No dishwasher. Accessing the property for the first time through a second locked gate must be done during daylight as you will not find the lockbox, which you first have to climb through a gate to access it from the inside. Cobwebs, mould and cockroaches. Good points, the woodfire and the location. No matter the price, the site should say it as it is.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

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

My family and I haven’t been to Sunset in over 30yrs, it was magnificent!

Great unit, great location, great fishing, great to chat to other people and residents living and holidaying there. The property is a hidden gem, couldn’t ask for more! We will definitely be back! ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean b.

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

Cheap,tidy,close to beach.

Clean tidy place. Short walk to beach great swimming or fishing family friendly.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Semone F.

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

Beach & Fishing

Fantastic location for the family that love the beach and fishing. Great spot to unwind and relax.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig W.

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

It only gets better

Our 4th time at this property and it just keeps getting better. The cleaners do a brilliant job and the owner has upgraded the exterior. Hi five from us
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley P.

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

Perfect for fishing

We find the house very comfortable and an easy walk to the water. Great to relax. The weather was awesome and the fish were biting. 2nd time stayers and we will definitely be back next year
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Craig W.

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

Changes in paradise

Third time at this property the owners have been steadily improving the facilities, however the guests don’t seam to look after things as they should. Location is paradise if you want away from the world to relax and a dream spot for beach and boat fishing. Proud to leave the property better than we found it. Will be back again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Corey R.

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

Sunset beach

Great place for the family
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie T.

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

What a place to relax!

Minimum seven nights stay actually was a bonus as it forced us to have to stay longer than our usual 3 nights. I can honestly say it’s the first time I have truly relaxed and unwinded in a long time. Seclusion and peacefulness. Beautiful beach. We also were able to bring our two dogs who also loved their holiday. This place is value plus for money. We will definitely be back.
Verified

6/10 Okay

FAYE N.

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

Awesome Location

The location is truly awesome although the cabin is not beach front which we did not realise from the marketing. We also thought we were in the Sinclair Bay Resort by the way it was worded, which is beach front in the next bay around. All that aside, it was a great week on a beautiful beach, with amazing fishing, crabbing, beach walks, sunsets, etc. Boat launching is via beach/rocks is tidal & definitely not for amateurs which we witnessed with our neighbours bogging their 4WD to the axles & needing to be towed out. We didn't have any problems after deflating tyres & low 4WD. Cabin could have done with a deep clean, especially before Xmas, but we left it cleaner than how we got it, so hopefully the next people enjoyed that. Also some of the plumbing needs upgrading/fixing with grey water overflowing causing a bit of a smell while sitting in outdoor area around BBQ. All up, for the money, really good fishing holiday & awesome location.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig W.

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

A slice of paradise, where you can get away from the entire world and relax.

Second time at this property and it just keeps getting better.if you are smart you take everything with you and escape the real world for a week or two. Will be back again. Thanks Andrew.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley P.

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

Very comfy

Although this house is set back from the beach we found it to be a wonderful holiday. Almost new kitchen and bathroom and comfy beds. Short walk to the beach but good exercise. Caught 29 different species of fish so really is a fisherman’s retreat. Loved it and will be back next year
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Dominique R.

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

Tropical getaway

Great little place to unwind and enjoy the area with no crowds. Queensland's finest.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ron W.

Disliked: Check-in

quiet spot

house was good, good beds , kitchen , bathroom. fishing was good. no scenery, thought we may see water or sand. wasn't really sure what to expect. all in all not bad
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kylie W.

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

Overall

Amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter L D.

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

Top Location

We had the best holiday....great weather, wonderful fishing spot, both from the boat and beach. The most beautiful spot we have visited in Queensland. Completely unspoilt with the clearest water and terrific locals. We will be back again.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2020

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