Hornblowers on Fraser Island. Eurong Second Valley close to Ocean Beach.

3 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 7110 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Explore the area

Eurong, QLD

Eurong Beach9 min walk
Central Station36 min drive
Lake McKenzie60 min drive
Hervey Bay, QLD (HVB)73 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1 Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Our beautiful house is the perfect base for your holiday on Fraser Island. It is situated in Second Valley - a quiet residential area, only a short walk south of Eurong with its shop, bakery, restaurant and bars. The Ocean Beach is a 5 minute walk.

We have 3 bedrooms:
1 with king-size double bed and ensuite WC.
1 with queen-size double bed.
1 with 3 single beds (bunk plus single).

There is a large open-plan living and dining space and a fully equipped kitchen with gas hob/oven and large fridge/freezer. We have a TV with local satellite channels.

The 2 upstairs decks give a choice of views and opportunities to catch the sea breeze in the heat of the day. Under the house is a gas BBQ and a further seating area.

The garden is mainly lawn and is safe for children as we are situated within the Eurong enclosure.

There is a laundry room with a washing machine for guests’ use. Linen is available for hire if required.

What to see and do:

We spend a lot of time chilling on our deck watching and listening to the abundant bird life in the garden, or take a stroll down to the beach to walk or fish. There may be Sea Eagles or Brahmins Kites in the air and dolphins or whales in the sea.

The house is ideally located as a base to explore most of the island’s popular visitor spots such as the southern lakes, Lake McKenzie and Central Station. Straight up the beach you will find Lake Wabby, Eli Creek, the Maheno wreck, The Pinnacles, Indian Head and the Champagne Pools at Middle Rocks.

We have a minimum booking of 3 nights.

The maximum number of guests Hornblowers can accommodate is 7, including children.

Like most privately owned property on Fraser Island we have to generate our own electricity from a solar system with generator back-up. Most electrical items and chargers work fine but there are some electrical appliances which cannot be used such as hair-dryers, portable refrigerators and coffee machines. Please contact us if you have specific requests.

Property manager

Andrew Antcliff

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Barbecue grill

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 9:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Guests are responsible for supervision

Events

No events allowed

No parties/events allowed.

Pets

No pets allowed

Pets not allowed on the Island

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking not permitted anywhere.

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: No parties/events allowed.

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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Eurong

Located in Eurong, this holiday home is by the sea. 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 Eurong Beach and Seventy-Five Mile Beach. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.

Eurong, QLD

What's nearby

Eurong Beach - 9 min walk
Central Station - 36 min drive
Lake Wabby - 43 min drive
Fraser Island Great Walk Trailhead - 50 min drive
Lake McKenzie - 60 min drive

Getting around

Hervey Bay, QLD (HVB) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

McKenzie's Restaurant - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hornblowers on Fraser Island. Eurong Second Valley close to Ocean Beach. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hornblowers on Fraser Island. Eurong Second Valley close to Ocean Beach.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hornblowers on Fraser Island. Eurong Second Valley close to Ocean Beach.?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Hornblowers on Fraser Island. Eurong Second Valley close to Ocean Beach. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Seventy-Five Mile Beach and Eurong Beach. Hammerstone Sandblows is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Chance C.

10 Apr 2024

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

Great place to stay

Nice place to stay for a week close to main shops

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

25 Mar 2024

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

Great Family Holiday

We really enjoyed our stay at Hornblowers. The house easily fit two families and supplied all essential utilities. Great location and ample parking.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad J.

17 Feb 2024

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

Xmas with the family

Very clean and convenient. Plenty of room for the family. Will stay there again

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole N., Australia

14 Feb 2024

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

Wonderful stay!

Lovely accommodation and happy with our experience. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Owner was friendly and accommodating. The location was also great with easy access to everything. We highly recommend this accommodation to anyone looking for a wonderful stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Radivoj J.

18 Dec 2023

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

Great accommodation at Eurong

The house is excellent and accommodation, too. Only what is missing is aircon for full enjoyment as we cannot rely on breeze on hot humid quite day. Bedrooms are spacious and clean. Happy to recommend this to anyone with adventurous soul. The accommodation has a great position on the island. Hot water system needs attention as we had very little hot water flow in the shower. Overall, this accommodation deserves 4 stars at least.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Andrew Antcliff

Hornblowers is called Hornblowers because I blow the French Horn for a living. Our local friends decided we needed a name and our neighbour kindly carved the sign. We had a splendid naming ceremony attended by over half of the permanent residents of Second Valley.
I first visited Fraser in 1979 and always wanted to return...Having got an education and a couple of jobs I found myself in the lucky situation to hunt for a cheap property and I bought the plot in 1998 with an old timber fishing shack on it. Due to the fact that I am not an Australian Resident I had to undertake to "improve" the property. To cut a long story short the old property was terminally infested with white ants and so to make improvements we had to pull it down and start again. I drew a sketch of the layout I wanted and faxed it to an architect in Noosa who turned it into a plan, contracted a builder and 18 months later we had a house.
The challenges of owning a property on Fraser are many. There are no services so power generation was the biggest challenge in the early days. Solar technology has vastly improved over the last 20 years and our system is now pretty robust if treated with respect. Maintenance costs are high because of the travel distances for tradesmen and you can't pop down to Bunnings if something goes wrong. Because of this the only way to be able to keep the house in good condition is for us to offer it as a holiday rental. We have been lucky to have had many fantastic guests some of whom have been coming to Hornblowers for 15 years.

Why they chose this property

The reasons for guests enjoying Hornblowers are the same as ours:
The location is ideal. It is not a huge slog up the beach from the barge landing and driving to Wangoolba Creek or Kingfisher is easy. The house is well placed for access to most of the tourist favourites.
Second Valley is quiet with mostly families renting property yet we are a short drive or walk from Eurong resort for the shop, bakery and bar.
The house itself still feels pretty modern and we try to keep it updated when funds permit.
We couldn't do this at all without our house managers and friends Steve and Lisa who have the ability to juggle many balls up in the air at once and sort out problems as they arise.