Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
Games
A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
7 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 20
Popular amenities
Private pool
Spa pool on site
Onsite parking available
Dog-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Explore the area
Doonan, QLD
Livistona Bushland Reserve
Place, Livistona Bushland Reserve
‪4 min drive‬
Nylana Bushland Reserve
Place, Nylana Bushland Reserve
‪5 min drive‬
Hastings Street
Place, Hastings Street
‪17 min drive‬
Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast)
Airport, Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast)
‪26 min drive‬
Rooms & beds
7 bedrooms (sleeps 20)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Double Beds
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 6
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 7
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Private Acreage in Noosa Hinterland - "A Place of Beauty"!
Your own private resort in the Noosa hinterland — 6 acres, sleeps 16, fifteen minutes to Hastings Street.
Illowra is a 700m² residence set on six private, gently landscaped acres at Doonan, surrounded by bushland and manicured gardens. There are no visible neighbours and no road noise, the only sounds are the birds and wildlife that share the property with you.
It's the closest thing to renting a private resort for your family and friends: a fifteen-metre saltwater pool and heated spa, an enormous undercover entertaining area with its own outdoor kitchen, BBQ and wood-fired pizza oven, and enough space inside that twenty people never feel on top of each other.
The property is beautiful enough to have hosted weddings and appeared as a backdrop for television commercials — but it's designed, first and last, for a long, unhurried holiday with the people you like most.
And you're still only fifteen minutes from Hastings Street, and ten from Gympie Terrace in Noosaville. The house
Seven bedrooms - (3 king beds + 5 queen beds) and three bathrooms plus a separate powder room. Two generous living areas, one informal and one formal, a separate dining room, and a soundproofed media room that has saved more than one family holiday. The designer kitchen is fully equipped for cooking properly, not just reheating.
Sleeps 16 in beds.with additional bedding for up to 20 available on request
The undercover entertaining area is the heart of the place - a full outdoor kitchen, BBQ and wood-fired pizza oven, with several separate lounge and dining zones so you can eat, read and swim without anyone having to negotiate. It all looks out over the pool, which is fenced and gated, and the spa, which is heated.
Good to know - Bed linen and towels supplied - Free WiFi and Netflix, four flat-screen TVs - Ceiling fans throughout; air conditioning in the master bedroom. The hinterland runs noticeably cooler than the coast - Large two-way gas fire in the living area for winter - Undercover carport parking for two vehicles, plus generous additional parking on the property - Fifteen minutes to Hastings Street, ten to Gympie Terrace, 25 minutes to Sunshine Coast Airport, 10 minutes to Eumundi Markets - The garage and workshop are locked and not available for guest use
Dogs We're happy to welcome dogs by prior arrangement — just let us know when you book. We ask that they stay off the beds and out of carpeted rooms. The pool and garden area is fenced; the wider property isn't, though the surrounding bush acts as a natural boundary.
Illowra is a genuinely special place, and I think you'll have a holiday here you remember.
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The maximum occupancy is the number declared on the booking form. Fees will apply for extra guests and will be deducted from the security deposit.
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Property # 9191527
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 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
Sunshine Coast
Doonan, a neighbourhood in Sunshine Coast, is home to this holiday home. Aqua Fun Park and Sunshine Coast Laser Tag are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Hastings Street and Eumundi Market. The Ginger Factory and Noosa Botanic Gardens are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
‪Padre Coffee Noosa - ‬7 min drive
‪Clandestino Roasters Specialty Coffee - ‬8 min drive
‪Flying West Coffee Roasters - ‬11 min walk
Royal Mail Hotel
‪KFC - ‬7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Private Acreage in Noosa Hinterland - "A Place of Beauty"! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Private Acreage in Noosa Hinterland - "A Place of Beauty"!?
As of 10 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Acreage in Noosa Hinterland - "A Place of Beauty"! on 16 August 2026 start from NZ$5,430, 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.
Is Private Acreage in Noosa Hinterland - "A Place of Beauty"! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much is parking at Private Acreage in Noosa Hinterland - "A Place of Beauty"!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Private Acreage in Noosa Hinterland - "A Place of Beauty"!?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Private Acreage in Noosa Hinterland - "A Place of Beauty"!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Private Acreage in Noosa Hinterland - "A Place of Beauty"! located?
Located in Doonan, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Noosa National Park, Nylana Bushland Reserve and Senegal Rise Natural Amenity Reserve. Tewantin National Park and Lake Weyba are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Pros:- Communication was quick- Location was nice- Dog friendly- Pool good for groups...in summer!Cons- Only because we asked a day before about how many garages there were were we told we wouldn't be able to use them. Rainy weekend getting wet every time we had to go to the cars.- Hot tub did not work, and this was the ONLY reason we booked this house. Would set to 35 or 40 degrees and it would not heat past 24, so we could not use it on our winter stay at all and this disappointed 14 people.- Bath in ensuite not usable as it overlooks the septic tanks, which smell.- Wifi was terrible.- Gas fireplace worked intermittently only. No heating, so unless you spend all your time in the master bedroom, the place is freezing.- Not a luxury stay. The house is older, no toiletries provided, barely any essentials provided (sauces, salt and pepper, etc). We all each only received 1 towel so if yours got dirty over the 3 days you had to wash and dry it, and minimal toilet paper was supplied. Overall:- Not worth the cost. Have had MUCH better experiences elsewhere.
Lauryn M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for your feedback.
A few clarifications for accuracy:
The garage is not available for guest use — this is clearly stated in the listing description. There is a large covered carport/porch at the front of the property that accommodates two vehicles.
We are sorry to hear the hot tub did not meet your expectations. It has been checked and is working. The temperature controls include a child-safety lock, and it appears this may have been adjusted during the stay. We would have been very happy to assist had we been contacted at the time.
The ensuite bath overlooks underground water tanks, not septic tanks.
Regarding heating, a full gas bottle was used during the stay, and the property has vents running through to the bedrooms. One towel per guest is the standard provision for short stays.
We appreciate you choosing the property and wish you well with your future travels.
Wonderful location,
Amazing space to relax and enjoy the lovely back drop of the bush.
Pool was a massive hit with the kids. Lots of room for everyone! Would stay again!
We had a large family gathering at this beautiful home. So much luxurious space. Lots for all the family to do and so much space to spread out. Kitchen is amazing.
Thanks Melissa for a lovely weekend in your beautiful house.
A lovely property with great outdoor living areas & yard for kids. House has ample room with 5 adult couples & 5 little ones aged 2-8.Very comfortable. Reasonable wheelchair access, husband is a paraplegic & once onto outdoor areas & house it was easy for him. Maybe a small ramp could be valuable down the side near the garage.We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay,thank you.
The location of this property is ideal to escape from hustle and bustle of Noosa (but 15 minutes close enough to engage if you wished too) Eumundi only 10 mins too and Doonan hotel great for casual dining 5 mins away.Our family of 16 enjoyed the outdoor dining area and made good use of the BBQ and outdoor tables facilitating seating for us all in long dine format.The pool is large and great for groups albeit the dark charcoal tiles surrounding the pool are very hot and thongs in summer a must to access the areaBedrooms were adequate but did diminish in quality at far end of house where only one bathroom and one toilet was in close proximity to accommodate 4-5 bedrooms (ensuite at opposite end of house for main very large bedroom ) and dual access ensuite other bedroom that same end ). The grounds are well maintained and nice to have herb garden access for cooking given we foodies . Would have been handy to have an empty pantry or similar to place dry cooking ingredients in close to cooktop/cooking area . Plenty of refrigerator space , big outdoor esky for drinks - sort your own ice but lasted for days.Floorboards inside are lifting/undulating in places - wet weather or tree roots not sure - we put items down to flag trip hazard floor areas particularly having 80 year old parents with us . Overall a lovely property but needs a bit of TLC maintenance to lift & modernise some interior areas including some of the soft furnishings incl old lounge room couch .
Our group had the most amazing time at this property. It was everything we needed and more, the pool and entertaining areas were beautiful. Convenient location not too far from the main Noosa strip.
Would recommend to anyone and everyone.
We were a large group of family and friends that stayed at this property and it was very accommodating and suited for a large group of people. The house is massive and the Outdoor area and pool are a great added bonus. The fact that you are surrounded by bushland makes a great private setting. Would highly recommend this property.
A group of friends and I stayed at this property for a weekend and had a great time. Melissa is very easy to organise our booking with. She was also very understandable with changing the amount of guests that could come due to covid. The property is amazing and everyone thought it was the nicest place they had stayed at. It is a short drive from most places we visited and far enough away that we all felt secluded. This is the second time I've stayed here and will be back in the future!
What a wonderful place to stay for our annual GW. Huge house with plenty of space and rooms for everyone. Masses of crockery & serving platters etc. Communication from the manager was top notch. The only draw back would be the lack of aircon in the bedrooms, with the exception of the master. The location is very quiet and leafy at the end of a cul de sac, cafe Doonan is about 10 minute drive away, which has great food & coffee. Noosa Heads is not far either, about 20 minutes.
Enjoyed an awesome weekend with a group of friends. Melissa was so easy to deal with and made the whole experience seamless. I would 100% recommend booking this property.
The fan in the master bedroom didn't work which meant we had to use the air conditioning longer.
The master bedroom bed was invaded with black ants twice resulting in bites.
The 3rd outdoor fan didn't work.
The instuctions send by e-mail for the spa are incorrect.
Chris J.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 October 2021
I am sorry that you experienced these issues. It would have been nice to have been informed prior to your departure and consequent review. The instructions for the spa have been sent to countless guests without an issue, I am not sure how these are incorrect. We have never had an issue with ants before and the cleaners certainly didn’t find any whilst cleaning. Granted the battery in the control for the master bedroom fan was flat and has now been replaced. With regards to the outside fan this was working last week as they were serviced by an electrician.
House is everything you can imagine and more. Melissa was a great host and always very responsive. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking to get away from the hustle and bustle.
This place was amazing, it had everything you could ever need and more.
Mellisa as a host was fantastic and replied to all questions that I had.
Would highly recommend this for large groups of friends and family!
Fantastic house for my husbands 60th birthday celebration
Everything was there that we needed to make our stay comfortable. We all spent a lot of time in the pool !
A few items weren't working and Melissa has taken them onboard to rectify before next guests arrive
thank you for a fabulous stay !