Ocean Front Paradise. Bring Boat and Relax. 30% off long term stays!

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Russell Island, QLD

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom two

Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite to Bedroom one

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to our ocean front island home. Bring a boat & relax with 180 degree ocean views from our two decks. Directly on the ocean with a private dock. We provide 3 kayaks to explore, 2 bikes to cruise or grab some groceries, a fully equiped kitchen and a covered BBQ entertainment area to cook your daily catch. We have designed the house to comfortably sleep 8 people. You can travel here by high speed foot ferry, car barge, or boat.
This is our personal family holiday home and we ask that you respect our house as we use it with our children and holiday here often to relax and kayak. We have taken a lot of time and effort to create a tranquil retreat and hope you appreciate the results. Once you arrive you will be greeted by a calm, friendly, welcoming community. There is an IGA, post office, bottle shop and hardware store walking distance from the foot ferry. Our home is designed with a fully equiped kitchen, outdoor BBQ, and a selection of eating areas. The best part is that you have an ocean view from all the decks, seating areas, bathroom and master bedroom. The front of the house has beautifully maintained gardens, shady trees and you will see and hear gentle wildlife that is not seen in the city. 100 meters from the the house you will find a park to fish from the bank or bike or walk the trails.
The Russell Island RSL has a great menu for lunch and dinner. They offer a free bus to and from your location. Call (07) 3409 1372 for Bistro and bus bookings.
Please note that this is a family neighbourhood and is NOT a party house. The attraction to this family home is the attention to detail for families who want to relax and require items for children. The quiet neighbourhood is patrolled by the RI police to enforce noise restrictions after 10pm vehicle and speed limits.

Property manager

Raisa and Peter

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children's toys, books, games, plastic dishes

Events

No events allowed

A family neighbourhood and is NOT a party house.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 22 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

No pets in bedrooms. Pets are extra $100 cleaning

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No noise after 10pm weekends Not after 9pm weekdays NO smoking and NO parties $250 fee for smoking No eating in bedrooms as attracts cockroaches

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Note from host: A family neighbourhood and is NOT a party house.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Russell Island

Located in Russell Island, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Macleay Island Arts Complex Inc. and Yatala Drive-In Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bay Islands Golf Club and Redland Bay Marina. Eprapah Conservation Reserve and Dreamworld are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.

Russell Island, QLD

Getting around

Brisbane Airport (BNE) - 171 min drive

Restaurants

Kebab Express - 9 min drive
Aunty Alice's Cafe - 9 min drive
Pub Paradise - 62 min drive
The Blue Parrot Cafe - 61 min drive
Fresh on Bayview - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Front Paradise. Bring Boat and Relax. 30% off long term stays! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Ocean Front Paradise. Bring Boat and Relax. 30% off long term stays!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Where is Ocean Front Paradise. Bring Boat and Relax. 30% off long term stays! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Southern Moreton Bay Islands National Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Main Beach Conservation Park and Whistling Kite Wetlands. Fern Terrace Reserve and Bay Islands Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

4/10 Poor

Natasha J.

23 March 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views

A quaint home

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan D.

5 March 2024

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

Fantastic waterfront holiday stay

We were blown away with how beautiful this house is, you are on the water and can enjoy everything Russell island has to offer from the back door. We stayed for a month and couldn’t fault anything the hosts were quick with communication and made our stay there a breeze! We will be recommending this house to anyone that stays on Russell.

Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip P.

8 October 2023

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

Fun on and off the bay.

The property makes the most of its setting. The bay dominates. Very special is the open-air dining area with easy access to the kitchen, and also to the indoor dining table. This allowed teenagers and children to eat at one table while adults enjoyed the open-air space, but with good communication between the two groups. If needed, each table could sit eight. The bedrooms are comfortable without being luxurious. We made a lot of use of the four kayaks. A great way to get children and teenagers away from electronic entertainment! The bikes also got a workout. We appreciated the pet-friendliness. The fact that the property is away from any significant road traffic meant meant it was easy to let the dogs get some exercise chasing a ball outside or taking a 2k round trip. Everyone enjoyed themselves with a lot of laughs. This is a reflection of the quality of the venue.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

9 July 2023

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

Disliked: Communication

Solly Family

Raisa, is there a cleaning charge?

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

9 July 2023

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

Relaxing short getaway for sunsets and birdlife

Stayed for 2 nights with our teenage children, and we enjoyed our stay. The house is clean, spacious, open planned, with a gorgeous outlook to the water. The sunset was absolutely spectacular. The kitchen has a beautiful outlook over water. A nest of prey birds not far away - loved watching them swoop fish out of the water. Even the toilet has a nice view. The house is on the far end of the island from the jetty - we got a taxi there (cheap taxi ride), and settled in for the whole time, as it is a bit of a distance from anywhere. Only one bike was in action when we were there - they need a bit of TLC, which was a bit disappointing. The gusty winds at high tide also wasn't in our favour to spend much time on the paddle boards, but we had a go, and tried our luck with the crab pots. If you have a still day at high tide, the paddle boards would be great, but we were getting blown into the shore. You really need to launch them at high tide, as there is a decent amount of mud at low tide. The best part of our stay was hanging out on the decks and lazing in the hammock at sunset, and watching the bird life. My kids enjoyed having a fish from the nearby rocks. I recommend this house for a quiet and relaxed lazy getaway, for bird life and sunsets.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Raisa and Peter

Raisa is a teacher and Pete is a nurse. We are a blended family with 5 daughters. We love sharing our time between Brisbane and living on the Sunshine Coast where we spend most of our time on the beach, cycling, running, kayaking and cheering on our daughters at their various sports and dance events. After moving here from Canada, Raisa loves Australia, the weather, people and exploring the natural beauty and bustling cities. Pete continues to teach her the Aussie way of life and humorous way of life here.

We spend time in our unit with our family and and we look forward to hosting you.

We are available by phone and have professionals on the island who help maintain the house, stop by to check in and generally help you if we cannot be there in a time efficient manner. We always come by before and after your stay.
Please respect our booking policy by honestly stating the number of guests staying in our house. We have a security camera in place and check it for the safety of our guests and the security of our house.

Why they chose this property

Russell Island has a small primary school, public pool, lawn bowls, two large jettys for large boats to dock, a camp ground, outdoor park for BBQs and basic shops for essentials. This is a place to unwind and does not have chain stores, fast food or boutique shops. We have one IGA, bottle shop, hardware store and post office. Woolworths (a national grocery chain) offers free deliver to the island for a minimum purchase of over $200, or a delivery fee for a smaller purchase. They can be found online.
The Russell Island RSL has a great menu for lunch and dinner. They offer a free bus to and from your location. Call (07) 3409 1372 for Bistro and bus bookings.
This is your holiday to unwind and move away from the hustle and bustle of the city rush.

What makes this property unique

A high speed ferry is part of the QLD transportation system and you can use your GOCARD. The BAY ISLANDS GUIDE APP can be downloaded for the schedule. There are a few ferries each hour either direct 20 minutes Redland Bay to Russell Island or a 30 minute ferry which stops at other island enroute to RI. If you have a vehicle and trailer the Barge Vehicle Ferry (reservation is mandatory) is available on the Stradbroke Ferry Website. If you have a boat we are a quick ride away from your boating origin.
SMBI Transport offer transportation if you want to walk on the ferry and bus to our house. They do take cats and dogs. Call 0428 115 886.
Russell Island Taxis is another transport service, call 0408 785 555 / 0408 785 218