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The Nest... beach and lakeside, for bird twitchers, nature and astronomy lovers!

The Nest... beach and lakeside, for bird twitchers, nature and astronomy lovers!

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Living area
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Overview of The Nest... beach and lakeside, for bird twitchers, nature and astronomy lovers!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Toogoom, QLD
  • Popular LocationToogoom Beach14 min walk
  • Popular LocationStockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre19 min drive
  • Popular LocationEsplanade25 min drive
  • AirportHervey Bay, QLD (HVB)32 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

fledglings

1 Single Bed

master nest

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

second nest

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bird bath

Bathtub or shower

washroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

The Nest... beach and lakeside, for bird twitchers, nature and astronomy lovers!

Large and comfortable Coastal Queenslander, styled for a relaxed vacation for the quiet we all desire. No earplugs required unless you want to deaden the sound of silence! We have carefully restored this tired old vintage to a youthful house that has an energy to invoke the most dormant talent in you.
We have a full spacious kitchen, seperate dining, lounge room that connects to the super comfy verandah, 3 bedrooms, great laundry, seperate powder room and bathroom. The yards are spacious, and the back deck invites you out for sunbathing, a cold beer, and the spectacular night sky, so bring your telescope.
The house is situated between a wonderful lake that is home to some rare birds and wildlife and the beach which is a fantastic wildlife and beach combing location, as well as the kiteboarding you can do on such a flat open bay with no boat traffic to negate. We are pet friendly, but ask you to be a responsible pet owner. The home is fully fenced, but has many young plants to be conscious of. The restaurant up the road 'Goodies' and 'The Salty Squid' are dog friendly, so you can include your pets in your holiday here.
For whale, scuba, fishing and Fraser island enthusiasts, tours can be booked in Hervey Bay, which is only 20min away.
convenience stores are from 5 minutes away to major shopping complex 15 min.
Off-road cycling tracks are behind the lake near the community hall.
Wetland walking tracks are close by too.

Property manager

Sonya
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Toogoom

Located in Toogoom, this holiday home is on a lake. Hervey Bay Golf and Country Club and Great Sandy Straits Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre and Urangan Central Shopping Centre. WetSide Water Education Park and Reefworld Aquarium are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Toogoom Beach - 14 min walk
  • Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre - 19 min drive
  • Esplanade - 25 min drive
  • Great Sandy Straits Marina - 28 min drive
  • Urangan Pier - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Howard Station - 19 min drive
  • Hervey Bay, QLD (HVB) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Arkarra Tea Gardens - 13 min drive
  • Goody's on the Beach - 19 min walk
  • The Salty Squid Cafe - 19 min walk
  • Craignish Cafe - 10 min drive
  • Salty Squid Cafe & Takeaway - 19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Nest... beach and lakeside, for bird twitchers, nature and astronomy lovers! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Nest... beach and lakeside, for bird twitchers, nature and astronomy lovers!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Nest... beach and lakeside, for bird twitchers, nature and astronomy lovers!?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is The Nest... beach and lakeside, for bird twitchers, nature and astronomy lovers! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Toogoom Beach and within 9 miles (15 km) of Beelbi Creek Conservation Park and O'Regan Creek Conservation Park. Vernon Conservation Park and Hervey Bay Golf and Country Club are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
Never been to toogoom before, was such a great place to experience. Loved the house so much, it had so much character and was really a lovely house for my family to stay at. Would definitely stay again. Perfect for kids, so much paddle boarding in the calm water. Didn’t have to travel so far to get to the water.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
Lovely location, very comfortable home and beautiful beaches! Loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous!!!!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in "The Nest" a gorgeous renovated Queenslander! What a beautiful place to stay, so quiet and peaceful and only 3 minutes walk to the beautiful beach. Our 2 fur babies also had a wonderful time as this property was very pet friendly and clean with no carpet, fully fenced yard and balcony. Comfy bed, air conditioning and all the essentials provided made for a relaxing stay. The host was easy to deal with and provided fast responses to any questions we had. Toogoom is a hidden gem and we loved swimming and fishing in the calm bay at Fixter Park with the fur kids. We loved it here and will definitely be back again! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey H., Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
"The Nest"
We loved staying at the quaint little Queenslander which was only 300 metres from the beach. Even our furbaby had a great time. The house was clean, beautifully presented and had everything you would need. If you want to get away from the rat race then this would be the place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best little secret in Toogoom
My husband & I and our Scottish terrier Donald had the best stay. Check in easy, house immaculately clean. Everything you could possibly need is there even down to a complimentary bottle of Red. The yard is safe for your animal & easy walk to the beach. Great little café down the road. We wouldn't hesitate to stay again which is on the cards as our main visit to Hervey Bay was whale watching & unfortunately was cancelled at the last minute due to bad weather. Anyhoo gives us an excuse to visit here again. Thank you Sonya you definitely tick all the boxes. Karen Chris & Donald.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sonya

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I am a passionate scuba diver and marine biology enthusiast. I have really enjoyed working on this house in the last 4 months during my weekends to give a tired old Queenslander from Ipswich an energising spruce up it so dearly deserved.
I have travelled the world and made use of others homes as an alternative to hotels, and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the home away from home, particularly during the lengthy visits.
I love a wine out on the deck with the telescope aimed up to the heavens, as I love beach combing and wildlife watching in this neighbourhood.
Although I do enjoy the relaxed and out of reach position of The Nest, I can easily get to Hervey Bay for all the water sport, restuarants and shopping my heart desires, or get on my kite or bike and get my heart pumping just outside my street here in Toogoom.
I am part of the surf life saving club on the Gold Coast, where I can get on the jet ski and patrol the beautiful beaches when I am not in Hervey Bay. I also scuba and free dive around the world, which is my first love and passion.
As you can probably tell, I love animals and being close to the natural world.

Why they chose this property

Having worked hard to get to this point where I have found my retirement home, I still have some years of labour until I can move here, so I am going to share the house with others to help me along, and also get the chance to see how wonderful this place really is. I love it and hope you love it too.

What makes this property unique

Everything about Toogoom is unique and wonderful. All the people I have met here are friendly and helpful. The nature and wild life is respected and admired, and there's a real sense of community. The location is ideal for all interests, so I can't rave enough about it.
The house is a beautiful character filled Queenslander, like none in the neighbourhood, so you will see it sticks out like a sore thumb :)
The colour scheme is cool to suit the very warm summers here, but tranquil enough to assist in your vacation mode.
There is always a coastal breeze that the house gets due to it being slightly elevated and the wind direction is typically south easterly.
We have newly landscaped the gardens, and are working on establishing fruit trees, a river bed and outdoor lounging spaces. The winding paths will soon be flanked by trees and shrubs that will attract birds and wild life.
Inside the house, you'll find 3.2m high ceilings which are great for keeping the house airy and cool. The vj boards and rails give the house dimensional character, so too the fret work in the kitchen. The galley style laundry boasts a vintage wash area that leads to the bathroom and toilet. All the furniture and accessories have been chosen to accompany the styling of the home.

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