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The Jetty at Cowan Cowan

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A bedroom with two beds, a large window, and a wooden wardrobe.
A wooden deck with a table and benches, overlooking a grassy area with trees and a view of the sea.
A wooden deck with a view of the sea and trees.
Property grounds
A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a toilet.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Firepit
  • Deck or patio
  • Balcony or patio
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Moreton Island, QLD
  • Place, Fort Cowan Cowan
    ‪1 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

The Jetty at Cowan Cowan

The Jetty was built during WW2 and has undergone a major renovation resulting in this modern, quirky beachfront property, with 2-bedroom,1 bathroom which can accommodate 4 guests comfortably.
The lounge is separate from the dining/kitchen, which opens up onto a deck with beautiful views of your private beach. There is also a BBQ and a large lawn complete with a fire pit perfect for those winter nights, where you can relax with a drink and toast some marshmallows.

The house is completely off grid and runs on solar power and batteries. All water for the house is from rainwater collected in rainwater tanks.

The Jetty would be ideal for a that special occasion!!

Please Note

The property is a duplex with separate yards and entrances. It has a starter pack which contains a limited quantity of commonly used items. As this property is self-catering you should bring all toiletries and kitchen consumables based on your usage and length of stay.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9190955
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
This property accepts cash
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Cowan Cowan

Cowan Cowan is home to this cottage. Tangalooma Beach and Woorim Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Tangalooma Wrecks and Bribie Island Butterfly House.
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Moreton Island, QLD

What's nearby

  • Fort Cowan Cowan - 1 min walk - 0.1 km

Restaurants

  • Tangalooma Beach Cafe
  • Fire & Stone
  • Whalers Bar
  • Tursiops
  • Staff Room Diner

Frequently asked questions

Is The Jetty at Cowan Cowan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Jetty at Cowan Cowan?

As of 14 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Jetty at Cowan Cowan on 1 August 2026 start from NZ$1,293, 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.

What time is check-in at The Jetty at Cowan Cowan?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Jetty at Cowan Cowan?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Jetty at Cowan Cowan located?

Situated in Cowan Cowan, this cottage is steps away from Moreton Bay and Fort Cowan Cowan. Bulwer Beach and Gheebulum Kunungai National Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jane M.

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

Great little beach house

Great location and we loved the whole island.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Awesome Location

This was the perfect beach house for our family.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yumi Z.

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

Island get away

Beautiful clean place, stunning view and close to everything we need.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

steve b.

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

always fun on morton

location view setting amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyall W.

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

A delightful stay by the bay

We loved the neat and tidy cottage with water frontage. Everything was as we expected and Colleen was a delight to talk to as we sorted out the details. We'd stay here again for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine G.

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

The Jetty

Pretty, atmospheric, little house on the beach , with all you require for a Morton getaway break !
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hayley K.

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

Paradise

Absolutely loved our stay at the Jetty! So spacious and has everything you need. The location is the best part! Colleen is such a lovely host and we can’t wait to book this property again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 February 2024
Thank you Hayley, it was great to have you. See you next year again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

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

The Jetty

Have stayed in Cowan Cowan many times this place is amazing everything you need it’s right on the beach. Extremely comfortable and clean. Will definitely be back. Fire pit out front plenty of space for car. Lots of games and dvds. Great little spot to sit out side with bbq. Lots of effort put into this. Great views.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 February 2024
Thanks Danielle. Hope to see you back soon again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, lovelyinteriors, great outdoor area. Kitchen is great, 3 double beds, nice hot shower. It's a gorgeous little spot to slip into island time and relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

Great stay

We had a lovely time. House is in a great spot and well equipped. We were even lucky enough to see dolphins and a whale from the back deck and dugongs swimming at the beach out the front.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

philippe B.

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

Perfect

Thank you once again for a dream break from the city, it was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken T.

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

Jetty Magic

Perfect location for a holiday. Allowed great opportunities for fishing touring the island. Terrific sunset vistas
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Moira D.

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

Perfect beachfront long weekend at Cowan Cowan

The Jetty was a perfect location with everything we needed for a long weekend at Moreton Island. We enjoyed ourselves so much and will be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline J.

Perfect

The BOM said there was a cyclone offshore with a massive surf warning and Cowen Cowen was still perfect. I’m almost hesitant to leave such a positive review because I don’t actually want other people knowing how great it is.... shhh, keep it secret. I’ve been visiting the island all my life, camped, stayed at bulwer, at tangalooma.... Cowen Cowen is by far the most serene and the Jetty was absolutely perfect for our family of four. Wish we could have stayed longer....sigh I use to fly around the country for a living, I’ve travelled as far North as Cairns and down South to Tassie, SA, lived in the West for 5 years, up to Broome. But this is where I choose to take my family to get away from it ALL.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

rebecca r.

The perect getaway

Great location- no cars on the beach out the front. Great house- history, well appointed , fire pit and perfectly clean. A great weekend escape!
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Thank you for your feedback and more so happy you had a great stay Hope to have you as a guest again in the near future or please let others know about our magical Moreton Island Cheers Lizzie

About the host

Hosted by Colleen Gaffney

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