Saltwater, Kooringal

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8100 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Explore the area

Kooringal, QLD

Flinders Beach1 min drive
Cylinder Beach21 min drive
Dunwich Ferry Terminal79 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

"Saltwater" is a charming Pacific style airy beach house situated in a cool and leafy garden.

The house is located one street back from the famous "Gutter" and is only 50metres from the water.

The house sleeps 10 people comfortably - it has a master bedroom with an ensuite, a room with a double bed, a bunk room (2 bunks) and a kids' room (2 single beds).

There are two bathrooms plus an outdoor shower; a clean and modern kitchen; 3 televisions; DVD players; an outdoor BBQ; large decks; a washing machine; fridge and chest freezer; beach umbrellas, chairs and kids' toys; linen.

The house also has a large deck with day beds and comfortable chairs.

Everything you need for a relaxing family holiday at the beach.

Things to do

"Saltwater" is a short walk to the "Gutter". The kids can enjoy beachcombing in the sting ray holes and hunt for soldier crabs at low tide or swim in the shallows at high tide. And for the parents, it is the perfect place to watch the sun set and have a few 'sunsetters' while the kids play.

The ocean and surf side of Moreton Island is only a five minute drive from Kooringal. You can climb sand dunes, visit the Mirrapools or go snorkelling at the Tangalooma Wrecks.

If you are feeling more adventurous, you can head North for the day and visit the Champagne pools, the Blue Hole and the Lighthouse. Or even climb Mount Tempest.

You can fish from Reeders Point (only 5 minutes from the house) and the ocean beach or go squid fishing in the gutter (boats can be launched from near the house if you have a 'tinny').

National park - 4WD only

Moreton Island is a national park. There are no sealed roads - this means that there is 4WD access only. You will need a permit for your vehicle, which can be obtained from the barge operator. No pets are allowed.

"Saltwater" is off-grid. Electricity in the house is supplied by solar power. We have good solar batteries and a generator - although you need to be mindful of how much electricity you use. The water is rain water from a tank.

We have a friendly property manager who can help if you have any problems.

Property manager

Donna McCart

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Barbecue grill

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking NOT permitted inside.

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kooringal

Located in Kooringal, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Dunwich Ferry Terminal and North Stradbroke Island Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Amity Banks and Wanga Wallen Bank. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Kooringal, QLD

What's nearby

Flinders Beach - 1 min drive
Cylinder Beach - 21 min drive
Dunwich Ferry Terminal - 79 min drive

Restaurants

Sealevel 21
The Gutter Bar - 4 min walk
Bo Beans Coffee - 64 min drive
Rufus King Seafoods - 64 min drive
Seashells Cafe - 63 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Saltwater, Kooringal have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Saltwater, Kooringal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Saltwater, Kooringal?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Saltwater, Kooringal?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Saltwater, Kooringal located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Amity Banks, Big Sandhills and Mirapool Lagoon. Little Sandhills and Moreton Island National Park are also within 15 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Jaclyn M.

8 Feb 2024

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Unique Bali beach shack

Overall the stay was lovely and the house had plenty of space for two families. We did find it a little on the dirty side (not in terms of surface dust) but the plates, cutlery and glasses all had to be washed as they were quite dirty. There were no bath mats provided which made the bathrooms very wet. There was dog hair in the master bed and stains on the sheets. I’d recommend taking your own bed linen, on top of towels. All minor things though

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie D.

8 Jan 2024

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

Unforgettable Experience

This is the most unique stay we have experienced. It was so full of character. The location is perfect with the gutter bar being a 5 min walk and the water only 50 metres away. Thank you for allowing a bucket list experience to happen.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi U.

24 Oct 2023

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

Magical Beach House

We absolutely loved it and will be back again

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Tim H.

14 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

saltwater property

We enjoyed our stay at the house which was excellent for our needs

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

cassie l.

7 Mar 2023

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

Second time I have rented the house absolutely my favourite place!

Love it

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Donna McCart

Our family loves the ocean and being near it. We have owned the house for over thirty years and it has changed and grown with our family. We spend as much time at Moreton Island as we can - not as much time as we would like with school age children and sporting commitments on week-ends. When school finishes, we are usually on the first barge over to the Island. Our kids are all Kooringal Kids, having grown up in the township, and they love the Island as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

Kooringal is a magic place. And our house is magic too! Everyone who stays there simply loves it. It isn't swanky but it has a soul - from the many happy times spent there.

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