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The Happy House @ Happy Valley. 100m walk to the beach 😃 Sleeps 8A and 8+kids

The Happy House @ Happy Valley. 100m walk to the beach 😃 Sleeps 8A and 8+kids

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The Happy House 🙂 is fully fenced with a yard for kids to play in.
A 3 minute stroll to watch the sunrise
Family Bedroom with QB and room for up to 2 porta cots.
Middle Family Bedroom
1 x DB and 3 x SB
Downstairs Family Bedroom with ensuite.
DB and 3 x SB

Overview of The Happy House @ Happy Valley. 100m walk to the beach 😃 Sleeps 8A and 8+kids

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Sea viewSea viewSea view

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Fraser Island, QLD
  • Popular LocationEli Creek22 min drive
  • AirportHervey Bay, QLD (HVB)73 min drive
  • Popular LocationCentral Station79 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake McKenzie104 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Family Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Family Room 2

1 Double Bed, 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

Family Room 3

1 Double Bed, 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

Sleep Out

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The Happy House @ Happy Valley. 100m walk to the beach 😃 Sleeps 8A and 8+kids

The house is set up for extended families or multi family group.
Very popular with Grandparents, their adult children and a bunch of grandchildren; or a group of family friends.

Share the house cost between 3 or 4 families.
Please ask for a quote if you have more than 8 adults, or more than 10 kids (under 16yrs old).

The Happy House is self contained, 3 bedroom plus a sleepout; with 2 bathrooms, a huge front verandah and fully fenced yard.

It is child friendly, comfortable, and relaxed.

A beach chic styled holiday house. It is open plan, so it catches the beautiful ocean breezes.

The Happy House has a very large fully covered front deck / outdoor living area; with Cafe blinds to protect guests from strong wind and rain, or can be rolled up to enjoy the gentle sea breezes.

We have child safety locks in the kitchen, a baby gate that can be moved to where ever needed. It has a high chair and even a small shower bath in the 2nd bathroom.

Facilities
👉🏼Inside the house
We have a full family kitchen with family size fridge, upright freezer, an upright gas stove with 4 burners, griller and oven.

2 x 6 seater dining tables and a high chair.

Cutlery and dinner settings for 12 adults; and plastic cups and plates for younger children; Kitchen utensils, coffee cups, Coffee pots, glasses, wine glasses, saucepans, frypans, wok, roasting pans, lots of pizza trays etc

👉🏼Electric toaster, Coffee Pod machine, electric mixer and even an air fryer.

Kid’s lounge has a 3 seater sofa-bed lounge chair and a TV / DVD with a few children’s DVDs too.
We have some board games, a few kids books and card games and some outside games too.

Washing machine is in the ensuite bathroom.
The adult lounge has 2 x 3 seater sofa-bed lounge chairs.

👉🏼On the big deck
The deck is fully weather protected and has a safety pool style fence / railings and a self closing safety gate.

We have a large 6 burner flat plate BBQ,
2 x 8 seater wooden BBQ tables
A 4 seater lounge area, a 2 seater lounge suite and 2 x 3 seater sifa-bed lounge chairs.

We also have an 85inch smart TV with satelite TV, and if you are tech savvy, you can hook it up to your own phone for playing your own music, video and Netflix etc

👉🏼In the yard
Out on the front lawn, we have an Igloo shaped, wood fired pizza oven, with a large prep table beside it.
So bring your favourite pizza recipes and a bag of milled wood and a bag of kindling👍🏼

We have a fire pit for you to relax around, with a bunch of outdoor chairs; you can even see the big TV while sitting around the fire.

We also have a toddler play fort.

We have 2 outside clothes lines, one is undercover.
Near the clothes lines we have a hose that can be used to wash down cars and fishing gear etc

Out the front gate, under the palm trees, we have a fish cleaning station with a hose and large filleting table.

🐕The house is fully fenced in safety pool style fencing. Front gates can be left closed or open, whatever you prefer

🐕The whole of Happy Valley township is also enclosed by a large dingo proof fence and grid, so children are safe from dingos if they play outside in the common area or walk to the shop

The house is fully off grid solar powered with 28 solar panels and 4 lithium storage batteries, as well as a back up generator for cloudy days and the high power demand times.
Power is on 24/7

✔️The bedrooms are set up as family rooms so parents and their children are in the same bedroom.

Family Bedroom 1 - Queen Size bed.
Has room for a BYO porta cot.
(sleeps a couple + baby / toddler in this room) or the grandparents room.

Family Bedroom 2 - Triple bunk (double on bottom, single on top) + 1 set of single bunks. (sleeps a couple + 3 kids in this room, could fit a BYO porta cot in here too)

Family Bedroom 3 -Triple bunk (double on bottom, single on top) + 1 set of single bunks. (sleeps a couple + 3 kids in this room)
Ensuite bathroom with toilet shower and washing machine.

Sleep out - Triple bunk (double on bottom, single on top) also room for a Byo porta cot.

👉🏼Not included in the actual bed count;
we also have some sofa-bed lounges, that can be used as extra beds, for adults, teenagers or children.
Maximum adults = 10, Maximum children = 10
other guest may be accomodated but please check with us first.

All adult beds have soft mattress toppers; and waterproof mattress protectors.
All single beds have waterproof mattress protectors.

💚What to BRING💚
You will need to bring your own
✔PILLOWS (Covid hygienic requirement)
✔fitted top sheets for the beds you will be sleeping in
✔towels
✔sleeping bags (if you get cold)
✔food
✔toiletries
✔first aid kit
🐟 Fishing rods
👍🏽You will need to BYO Toilet Paper

Also supplied are some kitchen consumables - alfoil, cling wrap, garbage bags, bench spray, fridge cleaning spray and shower cleaning spray, washing up liquid, hand soap and even laundry detergent.

Outside, there is only room for parking 4 X 4wds and hosing down fishing or swimming gear.

Min stay is 3 nights, check in is after 2pm, check out is before 10am.

🔴We have very friendly on-site managers that live in their own seperate cottage - to assist with anything you may need during your stay and they give great fishing tips too.
You can also request, in advance, for them to catch you some surf worms for bait🔴

The Happy House is located at Happy Valley on the Eastern, surf side beach on K'gari, and to get there a 4wd vehicle is ESSENTIAL.

Happy Valley is almost mid way along the beautiful 75 mile ocean surf beach and we think K’Gari has the best beaches in Qld.

K'gari - is a World Heritage listed National Park and the most beautiful location.

The Happy House is situated near the front of Happy Valley, it is only a 100m stroll down the boardwalk to the 75 mile ocean beach.
Its only a 150m stroll on the boardwalk in the opposite direction, back to the local corner shop. It sells ice, groceries, takeaway, bait and fuel, souvenirs and barista coffee. There is also bar / restaurant and an ATM, an Australia Post box and even a public pay phone.

From the house, it is only a 10 min drive North along the beach to lovely Eli Creek and 15 minutes to the famous Maheno ship wreck.

♦️Please note this is a SELF CLEAN HOUSE♦️
There are no cleaners in Happy Valley

So please clean when you leave
✔sweep and mop floors, vacuum rugs
✔Wipe out the fridge
✔wipe down the shower, bath and toilets with the cleaners supplied (gloves under the sink)

♦️We do NOT expect you to do a bond clean.
Just leave it as clean as you found it, and wipe kid hand prints off the walls etc. ♦️

Please note only Telstra phones work here

Discounts offered to returning guests

National park so no pets allowed

Property manager

Rod and Leah Macdonald
Premier Host
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Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Sea view
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Child safe, set up for up to 4 families + kids

Events

No events allowed
Happy Valley precinct has a 10pm no noise curfew

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only, Butts must be disposed of
10pm noise curfew. Rowdy, loud or intoxicated guests will have their stay cancelled and will be removed from the premises.
Guest must not engage in physical or verbal abuse of each other, the management or anyone Police will be called and ALL guests immediately evicted
Only booked guests permitted. No extra guests or overnight visitors allowed. All adult guests will require photo ID on arrival.

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
Note from host: Happy Valley precinct has a 10pm no noise curfew
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Maheno

Located in K'gari, this holiday home is near the beach. Fraser Island Great Walk Trailhead and River Heads Ferry Dock are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hammerstone Sandblows and South Waddy Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Fraser Island, QLD

What's nearby

  • Eli Creek - 22 min drive
  • Maheno Shipwreck - 36 min drive
  • The Pinnacles - 48 min drive
  • Central Station - 79 min drive
  • Lake McKenzie - 104 min drive

Getting around

  • Hervey Bay, QLD (HVB) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • Satinay - 91 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Happy House @ Happy Valley. 100m walk to the beach 😃 Sleeps 8A and 8+kids pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Happy House @ Happy Valley. 100m walk to the beach 😃 Sleeps 8A and 8+kids?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Happy House @ Happy Valley. 100m walk to the beach 😃 Sleeps 8A and 8+kids?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Happy House @ Happy Valley. 100m walk to the beach 😃 Sleeps 8A and 8+kids located?

This family-friendly K'gari holiday home is located by the sea, 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Seventy-Five Mile Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hammerstone Sandblows and South Waddy Beach. Orchid Beach and Eurong Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robyn S.

Very family oriented
Everything anyone could want Front patio very liveable Cafe curtains on the east end would have been good to keep out rain and wind
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fraser accommodation at its best
We had a fantastic time on Fraser staying in the Happy House. Our group was 6 adults and 6 children, and there was plenty of room for everyone in the house. The balcony was huge and it was perfect for relaxing after a big day out, and with plenty of room to share all our meals together. Everything was clean and tidy, just as depicted in the pictures. The hosts, Rod and Leah, were super helpful and great to have onsite. They gave us lots of tips and tricks that made our stay all the better. The Happy House is in a brilliant location for day tripping, and having the shop/pub nearby took care of the kids daily ice cream quota! I cannot recommend this house highly enough - it was just brilliant!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed for 6 days. Thoroughly enjoyed our time. Leah and Rod were great hosts
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy House Holiday
We absolutely loved our stay at the Happy House, beginning with a friendly warm welcome from Leah and Rod. The house is very well equipped, having everything we needed. All our guest's enjoyed their relaxing stay. The location is perfect for seeing all the treasures that Fraser has to offer and once back at house each day the wonderful front deck was bliss. We look forward to returning to the Happy House.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

amanda m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location and hospitality
All 13 of us had a magnificent time. The house had everything we needed plus more. Plenty of space to gather and relax before or after a day of adventure. Nice and close to the beach so we caught alot of the Seabreeze which was perfect in summer. Leah and Rod the caretakers were exceptionally friendly and helpful and definitely enhanced our enjoyment on the island with all of their tips and advice. The happy house really lives up to its name.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rod and Leah Macdonald

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Rod and Leah
We are a (young) middle age married couple with adult children and our own grandchildren.
We live in Burrum Heads - just a bit north of Hervey Bay.

Rod has been a paramedic for 30 years and we are also foster carers.
When Rod was working as a paramedic on K'gari - Fraser Island; we lived there for 2 years 2014/15 and absolutely fell in love with the Island.

This house came up for sale in 2016 and we were lucky enough to be able to purchase it. On November 11th it was officially ours - we gave it a quick renovation and a paint inside and put it up for holiday rental.
We stay there heaps ourselves, around bookings; and always take our foster kids and grandkids there too.
Thats why we set the house up to be family friendly. We are always surrounded by kids and wanted the Happy House to be as kid friendly and easy to live in as possible.

Why they chose this property

How did the house get her name??

We are foster carers, and when we lived on K'gari for Rod's work 2014/15, we had 2 little twin boys that lived with us too.
They loved growing up on the island; and they called where we lived the Happy House; because they were always happiest when we were on the Island.

So we named our house the Happy House in honour of them.
They live back with their family now, but we have been able to bring them all back to The Happy House for holidays and they still love it just as much.

We set the house up to cater only for families and it is pretty much child safe so everyone can have relaxing holiday - even mum.

The house has beautiful family energy. We only rent it out to families.

We don't rent it out to groups of fishermen or groups of adults.

We still do foster care and still bring whichever kids we have at the time over with us to the Happy House when we need to mow or just for a quick weekend get away, so they too can enjoy a break away from the world and just relax and enjoy life for a while.

In May / June of 2018 we are getting some major renovations done, like adding a 2nd bathroom and extending the front deck.
So any bookings after July 2018 will be into the newly renovated Happy House. Woot Woot

What makes this property unique

Comfortable extended family or multi couple holiday home.
Caters for up to 3 couples and 10+ kids and we don't charge extra per night for extra people either.

Whether it be extended families like grandparents, adult kids and grandkids
or maybe a group of several couples of friends with kids or even people like us who may have lots of kids for various reasons.

You pay the same price whether you have 2 adults and 2 kids; or if you have 8 adults and 10 kids.
We DO NOT CHARGE EXTRA FEES for extra adults or extra kids. You pay to book the house, not book per person

We aim to make this an affordable and comfortable family holiday home.

Also it is not prim and proper and posh with little glass ornaments or lamps or bowls of shells etc which all look nice but kids gravitate too and break (lol)

It is a lovely, clean, beach chic styled house that you can comfortably holiday in without wondering what the kids are going to destroy, cause it is essentially child safe.

Great for families with children from babies to teenagers.

All we ask is you clean up and wipe the foot prints and finger prints off the walls when you go. Our kids do the same. No need to stress.
Enjoy your holiday :-)

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