House in Karragarra Island, QLD

Pet and Family Friendly Peaceful Island W'front home, crabbing, kayaking, bikes

Pet and Family Friendly Peaceful Island W'front home, crabbing, kayaking, bikes

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Karra Beach an easy bike ride from house
Karragarra swimming enclosure and ramp
There are 5 bikes 2 single and dbl kayak  table tennis table for guests to use
Outdoor dining
Outdoor area , hammock , hammock chair and 6 seater table

Overview of Pet and Family Friendly Peaceful Island W'front home, crabbing, kayaking, bikes

9.0 out of 10 Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Water view

Explore the area

Karragarra Island, QLD
  • Popular LocationBay Islands Golf Club48 min drive
  • Popular LocationCurlew Nesting Site50 min drive
  • Popular LocationMacleay Island Arts Complex Inc.51 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Pet and Family Friendly Peaceful Island W'front home, crabbing, kayaking, bikes

Waterfront pet friendly holiday house on Karragarra Island on beautiful Moreton Bay.

Getting to Karragarra Island starts with a bit of adventure: a trip across the bay on the car barge or passenger ferry from Redland Bay. As soon as you disembark you step into a different zone.

There are no traffic lights, roundabouts nor even a stop sign on Karra. No shops or clubs. Just a tiny beach village a hop step and a jump from all those amenities. You are now on a peaceful island where you will have to get used to people saying “Hi " or a welcoming nod of the head as you pass by .

Ideal for a private romantic getaway, “Karra” (as the locals call it) has one of the nicest sandy beaches on the Southern Moreton Bay Islands. The free sheltered bbq area and swimming enclosure is a great place to watch the sun go down with wine in hand .

The house is at the quietest eastern end of the island where you can sit on the front verandah and watch the ferries go by or just listen to the sounds of the abundant bird life. Put your crab pots down in front of the house if you like.

There are 4 complimentary pushbikes with helmets. Also a tandem bike - a fun way for a couple to explore the island together. Also available are 2 single kayaks and a double kayak with safety jackets, which can be launched near the house.

There is a fireplace in the house to keep warm on chilly evenings, while you play board games or cards around the dining table.

A boat brings a whole new world to explore with places like Peel Island, Blakesleys and Jumpinpin being favourites. The area around the islands is marine national park with turtles, dolphins and dugong to be seen. If fishing make sure you respect the boundaries of the green zones where no fishing is allowed. There are plenty of other spots where the fishing is great.

You can catch squire, bream, flathead and jewfish many places on the Bay . Crabbing is all year round and the crabs are very prolific. Just remember males of legal size are the only ones you can catch .

Passenger ferries make a loop of the islands in both directions en route to Redland Bay on the mainland. They offer free inter island travel several times an hour during the week (and about hourly on weekends) to the other islands on the loop: Macleay, Lamb and Russell Islands. So there is plenty to explore. Or, If you want a meal at a restaurant or club, it is just a matter of jumping on the interisland ferry to your choice of the other islands.

Most of the clubs offer a free courtesy bus and will pick you up at the ferry terminal and drop you off afterwards. You need to book this service with the venue (see list of eateries, clubs and pubs at the house.)

If you fancy a swing of golf for a very economical price, you can take the bikes across to Macleay island and ride to the course or they have a courtesy bus which will pick you up from the ferry terminal. The club hires golf clubs and also has a licensed restaurant.

Macleay and Russell also have a supermarket and shops so if there is anything you need it is 3 minutes to Macleay and 15 minutes to the larger island Russell by ferry.

An information sheet at the house details relevant phone numbers, ferry times etc.

If you are after peace and quiet doing as much or little as you want it would be hard to find a better place so close to the water .

The house is not suitable for toddlers under 3 years as, although legal in Qld., there is no handrail on the front verandah as it is less than a metre high and we like the unobstructed view.

Linen and towels are supplied

Property manager

Kevin Ball

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view

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

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Karragarra Island

Located in Karragarra Island, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Fern Terrace Reserve and Whistling Kite Wetlands reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Eprapah Conservation Reserve and Dick Johnson Racing Raceshop and Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Bay Islands Golf Club - 48 min drive
  • Curlew Nesting Site - 50 min drive
  • Macleay Island Arts Complex Inc. - 51 min drive
  • Cow Bay Conservation Area - 53 min drive

Getting around

  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) - 145 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kebab Express - 50 min drive
  • Aunty Alice's Cafe - 49 min drive
  • Redland Bay Hotel - 94 min drive
  • Platinum Thai - 95 min drive
  • Club Macleay - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet and Family Friendly Peaceful Island W'front home, crabbing, kayaking, bikes pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pet and Family Friendly Peaceful Island W'front home, crabbing, kayaking, bikes?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet and Family Friendly Peaceful Island W'front home, crabbing, kayaking, bikes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet and Family Friendly Peaceful Island W'front home, crabbing, kayaking, bikes located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Fern Terrace Reserve, Bay Islands Golf Club, and Macleay Island Arts Complex Inc.. Whistling Kite Wetlands and Curlew Nesting Site are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Loved the setting very peaceful and relaxing. House large, comfortable and well stocked. Large appealing outdoor area. Also great BBQ. We loved our stay was great to catch up with friends that live on Karra.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelli A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
Owner has really great communication. Island is great and people are very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah O.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
We had a great stay in this house, it’s got a great outdoor space out the front to BBQ and have a fire in the evening. The house is clean & tidy and beds are comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Left belongings
Nice place TV was difficult dvd something wrong and dishwasher not working but had a good time.my friend left a pillow and bag there running late for ferry he is going back to islandin 3 to 4 weeks
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect relaxing family weekend away with our dog!
We had such a great few days staying at Karragarra Island. It was very relaxing, we loved the fire pit, fireplace, tandem bike, ping pong table, kitchen size, front deck & hammock. Our Labrador had the best time with us too. Thanks again for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

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