10/10 Excellent
Kalavani N., Franklin, Australia
18 December 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and place for families
Kalavani N.
Stayed 31 nights in Nov 2022
Entire home
CITY CENTRE, WATER PARK, WIFI, PAYTV
Family-friendly holiday home with water park and Hot tub
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 11
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Mackay Caneland, QLD
- Place, Caneland Central5 min walk
- Place, Harrup Park3 min drive
- Place, Mackay Base Hospital5 min drive
- Airport, Mackay, QLD (MKY)7 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
CITY CENTRE, WATER PARK, WIFI, PAYTV
Charming 4-Bedroom Queenslander – Perfect for Work Crews & Large Groups
Escape cramped apartments and overpriced hotels. This fully restored 4-bedroom Queenslander delivers heritage charm, modern comfort, and space for the whole team – right in the heart of Mackay.
Why Groups Choose Us
• Sleeps up to 11 comfortably across 4 spacious bedrooms and 7 beds with high ceilings & polished timber floors.
• 3 dedicated off-street car parks behind a secure 1.2m timber fence – no circling for spots after a long shift.
• Huge covered deck with outdoor TV, giant Connect 4, bar seating for 8, and room to kick back with a cold one while the footy’s on.
• Fully equipped kitchen – stone benchtops, full-size fridge with ice maker, gas cooktop, microwave, dishwasher & all the cookware your crew needs for big breakfasts or easy dinners.
• Fast Wi-Fi + smart TV in the living room for briefings, streaming, or downtime.
• Modern bathroom – floor-to-ceiling tiles, oversized shower, plus a second toilet for busy mornings.
The Deck – Your Crew’s Hangout
Step straight from the house onto the wide timber deck – the ultimate chill zone:
• Mounted 50” TV for music, sports, or Netflix marathons.
• Wall-mounted Connect 4 keeps the kids (or the lads) entertained.
• High bar table + 8 stools for meals, beers, or quick team huddles.
• Lattice screens for privacy & breeze – perfect for sunset drinks after knock-off.
Prime Location, No Hassle
• 2-minute drive to Mackay CBD – cafes, pubs, Coles, Bunnings, everything your crew needs.
• Quiet residential street – sleep easy, no city noise.
• Massive unfenced backyard – room for a quick game of touch footy or just stretching out.
Ideal For
• Construction crews
• Sports teams & touring groups
• Extended families or mates on a weekend away
Skip the soulless apartments. Book the Queenslander that feels like home – heritage character, group-sized space, and all the mod-cons your team expects.
Secure your dates now – limited availability for large groups!
Escape cramped apartments and overpriced hotels. This fully restored 4-bedroom Queenslander delivers heritage charm, modern comfort, and space for the whole team – right in the heart of Mackay.
Why Groups Choose Us
• Sleeps up to 11 comfortably across 4 spacious bedrooms and 7 beds with high ceilings & polished timber floors.
• 3 dedicated off-street car parks behind a secure 1.2m timber fence – no circling for spots after a long shift.
• Huge covered deck with outdoor TV, giant Connect 4, bar seating for 8, and room to kick back with a cold one while the footy’s on.
• Fully equipped kitchen – stone benchtops, full-size fridge with ice maker, gas cooktop, microwave, dishwasher & all the cookware your crew needs for big breakfasts or easy dinners.
• Fast Wi-Fi + smart TV in the living room for briefings, streaming, or downtime.
• Modern bathroom – floor-to-ceiling tiles, oversized shower, plus a second toilet for busy mornings.
The Deck – Your Crew’s Hangout
Step straight from the house onto the wide timber deck – the ultimate chill zone:
• Mounted 50” TV for music, sports, or Netflix marathons.
• Wall-mounted Connect 4 keeps the kids (or the lads) entertained.
• High bar table + 8 stools for meals, beers, or quick team huddles.
• Lattice screens for privacy & breeze – perfect for sunset drinks after knock-off.
Prime Location, No Hassle
• 2-minute drive to Mackay CBD – cafes, pubs, Coles, Bunnings, everything your crew needs.
• Quiet residential street – sleep easy, no city noise.
• Massive unfenced backyard – room for a quick game of touch footy or just stretching out.
Ideal For
• Construction crews
• Sports teams & touring groups
• Extended families or mates on a weekend away
Skip the soulless apartments. Book the Queenslander that feels like home – heritage character, group-sized space, and all the mod-cons your team expects.
Secure your dates now – limited availability for large groups!
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air conditioning
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside the house
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 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 and a first aid kit
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
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Mackay
Located in Mackay, this holiday home is in the city centre. Mackay Marina Village & Shipyard and Black Springs Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Bluewater Lagoon and Ken Burgess Orchid House. Travelling with kids? Consider Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens and Mackay Leisure Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Mackay Caneland, QLD
What's nearby
- Bluewater Lagoon - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Caneland Central - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Mackay Enertainment and Convention Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Harrup Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
- Mackay Base Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Hungry Jack's - 6 min walk
- Austral Hotel - 5 min walk
- The Bavarian - 7 min walk
- The Coffee Club Café - Caneland Central - 6 min walk
- The Coffee Club Canelands Café - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.6/10
Check-in
9.0/10
Communication
9.0/10
Location
8.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Sue B.
14 September 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends Weekend Away
Sue B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
8/10 Good
Rodney W.
17 October 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Nelson st
Rodney W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
8/10 Good
Emma W.
23 June 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good homely stay
Emma W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
8/10 Good
Sonia N.
6 December 2018
Great location with lovely period home
Sonia N.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
IVAN H.
6 September 2017
Great very central
IVAN H.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Katrina B.
12 July 2017
Excellent!
Katrina B.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
PATRICA B.
10 January 2017
Highly Recommend
PATRICA B.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
LAURA S.
25 September 2016
Convenient location for family holiday
LAURA S.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
kathy p.
17 May 2016
Home away from Home
kathy p.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca S.
25 April 2016
Would stay again for sure
Rebecca S.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Jamie A.
29 January 2016
Fantastic
Jamie A.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Phil W.
17 August 2015
Awesome place to stay
Phil W.
About the host
Hosted by Robert bath
G’day! I’m a born-and-bred Mackay local—raised just a few streets over in South Mackay, so I know every shortcut, the best pie shop (it’s Byrnes Pies), and where to grab a cold one after knock-off.
I’m a tradie by day (chippy, 15 years on the tools), which is exactly why I bought and restored this old Queenslander. I love breathing new life into classic homes, and nothing beats seeing a crew of blokes (or a big family) roll in after a long week, kick their boots off on the deck, and actually relax instead of squeezing into some shoebox apartment.
Hosting lets me share the laid-back Mackay vibe I grew up with—big verandas, cold drinks, and space to move. Whether it’s helping your crew find the closest Bunnings at 6 AM or leaving a stubby in the fridge for the first bloke through the door, I’m here to make your stay feel like you’re crashing at a mate’s place… just with better Wi-Fi and an ice maker.
Cheers Robbo
I’m a tradie by day (chippy, 15 years on the tools), which is exactly why I bought and restored this old Queenslander. I love breathing new life into classic homes, and nothing beats seeing a crew of blokes (or a big family) roll in after a long week, kick their boots off on the deck, and actually relax instead of squeezing into some shoebox apartment.
Hosting lets me share the laid-back Mackay vibe I grew up with—big verandas, cold drinks, and space to move. Whether it’s helping your crew find the closest Bunnings at 6 AM or leaving a stubby in the fridge for the first bloke through the door, I’m here to make your stay feel like you’re crashing at a mate’s place… just with better Wi-Fi and an ice maker.
Cheers Robbo
Why they chose this property
Picture this: You’re on the deck at 5:30 pm, boots off, cold XXXX in hand, the footy flickering on the outdoor TV. The sun’s dropping behind the banana plants, painting the sky that perfect North-Queensland orange. A gentle breeze rolls up the Pioneer River, carrying the faint smell of cane fields and salt from the Coral Sea just 15 minutes away. Out front, the street’s quiet—just the odd ute cruising past and kids kicking a ball under the streetlights.
That’s Mackay in one sip.
What I love most about this patch:
• River meets reef in 20 minutes flat. Drive east and you’re at Harbour Beach with fish ’n’ chips on the sand; head west and you’re casting a line in the Pioneer River before the esky’s even cold.
• No pretentious nonsense. Locals say g’day, the pub serves $6 schooners, and you can still get a decent parmy for under twenty bucks at the Northern Beaches Bowlo.
• Big enough to have everything, small enough to breathe. Coles, Bunnings, and the showgrounds are a 3-minute run, but you’re still parked out front in 10 seconds—no high-rise hassle.
• The people. Whether it’s a mining crew, a footy team, or a family reunion, everyone ends up on that deck laughing like old mates by night two.
This isn’t a postcard—it’s the real deal. And the best bit? You’re smack in the middle of it, without paying resort prices or cramming into a shoebox unit. Welcome to the good life, Mackay style.
That’s Mackay in one sip.
What I love most about this patch:
• River meets reef in 20 minutes flat. Drive east and you’re at Harbour Beach with fish ’n’ chips on the sand; head west and you’re casting a line in the Pioneer River before the esky’s even cold.
• No pretentious nonsense. Locals say g’day, the pub serves $6 schooners, and you can still get a decent parmy for under twenty bucks at the Northern Beaches Bowlo.
• Big enough to have everything, small enough to breathe. Coles, Bunnings, and the showgrounds are a 3-minute run, but you’re still parked out front in 10 seconds—no high-rise hassle.
• The people. Whether it’s a mining crew, a footy team, or a family reunion, everyone ends up on that deck laughing like old mates by night two.
This isn’t a postcard—it’s the real deal. And the best bit? You’re smack in the middle of it, without paying resort prices or cramming into a shoebox unit. Welcome to the good life, Mackay style.
What makes this property unique
It’s a proper house, not a box.
Four real bedrooms, high ceilings, VJ walls —none of that beige apartment vibe. Your crew gets space to spread out, not bunk up.
2. The deck is the hero. Most places give you a 2×2 balcony. You get a huge covered veranda with a 50” TV, giant Connect 4, bar table for 8, and room for 10 blokes to stand around yarning without tripping over each other.
3. Parking that actually works. Three dedicated off-street parks behind a locked timber fence. Roll in at 2 AM after a night shift—no circling, no tickets, no drama.
4. Built for work groups. Ice maker in the fridge, gas cooktop for big feeds, fast Wi-Fi for job apps or Netflix. I’ve stayed in crew digs—this is the upgrade.
5. Location without the noise. 2-minute drive to CBD, Bunnings, pubs, and Coles, yet the street’s dead quiet after 8 PM. Sleep like you’re in the bush, wake up in the city.
6. Heritage bones, tradie reno. I restored it myself—new wiring, plumbing, and kitchen, but kept the soul. Character you can’t fake, comfort you can’t find in a high-rise.
Bottom line: Apartments cram you in. Hotels nickel-and-dime you. This place lets a big group live like locals—boots by the door, beers on the deck, and zero bullsh*t. That’s the difference.
2. The deck is the hero. Most places give you a 2×2 balcony. You get a huge covered veranda with a 50” TV, giant Connect 4, bar table for 8, and room for 10 blokes to stand around yarning without tripping over each other.
3. Parking that actually works. Three dedicated off-street parks behind a locked timber fence. Roll in at 2 AM after a night shift—no circling, no tickets, no drama.
4. Built for work groups. Ice maker in the fridge, gas cooktop for big feeds, fast Wi-Fi for job apps or Netflix. I’ve stayed in crew digs—this is the upgrade.
5. Location without the noise. 2-minute drive to CBD, Bunnings, pubs, and Coles, yet the street’s dead quiet after 8 PM. Sleep like you’re in the bush, wake up in the city.
6. Heritage bones, tradie reno. I restored it myself—new wiring, plumbing, and kitchen, but kept the soul. Character you can’t fake, comfort you can’t find in a high-rise.
Bottom line: Apartments cram you in. Hotels nickel-and-dime you. This place lets a big group live like locals—boots by the door, beers on the deck, and zero bullsh*t. That’s the difference.
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