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Eighteen Mile Cottage - river access with breathtaking views!

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Darlington, QLD
  • Robina Town Centre
    ‪81 min drive‬
  • Lamington National Park
    ‪88 min drive‬
  • Springbrook National Park
    ‪99 min drive‬
  • Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta)
    ‪110 min drive‬

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About the area

Darlington

Located in Darlington, this cottage is on the waterfront, a 2-minute drive from Gondwana Rainforests of Australia and 7 minutes from Hillview Park. .This cottage is 4.4 mi (7.2 km) from Carhill Park and 6.4 mi (10.4 km) from Burgess Park.
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What's nearby

  • Warner Bros. Movie World - 76 min drive - 90.8 km
  • Robina Town Centre - 81 min drive - 97.8 km
  • Lamington National Park - 88 min drive - 92.3 km
  • Springbrook National Park - 99 min drive - 108.0 km
  • Green Mountains - 100 min drive - 99.0 km

Getting around

  • Coolangatta Airport (OOL) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O'Reilly's Mountain Cafe and Gift Shop - ‬113 min drive
  • ‪Christmas Creek Cafe` & Cabins - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Eighteen Mile Cottage - river access with breathtaking views!

Eighteen Mile Cottage is a beautifully appointed early 1920s Queenslander holiday home, full of charm and character.
Nestled beside an invigorating river flowing close to its source, the Lamington National Park.

Located in the stunning Lost World Valley, within Queensland’s Scenic Rim, it’s just a 90-minute drive from both Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

Set on a private, fully fenced property, surrounded by approximately 500 acres of captivating mountains, sprawling pastures, and pretty countryside.

With its romantic and cozy ambiance, the cottage is an ideal retreat for couples, small families, and groups of friends seeking to relax, unwind, and recharge.

Explore the beautiful rock pools—perfect for a refreshing swim, fishing, or a peaceful picnic by the water. For those feeling adventurous, mountain hikes await just beyond your doorstep!

Guests interested in farm animal experiences can visit a nearby property by prior arrangement and booking (fees apply). Bookings must be made directly between guests and the property.

Eighteen Mile Homestead (sleeps 12-15) is also an option on the wider property for guest bookings. Eighteen Mile Homestead - Darlington | Stayz
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Robyn Olsson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking permitted inside house

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: With prior approval. Not permitted inside house.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

57322

Eighteen Mile Cottage - river access with breathtaking views! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
My wife and I plus our two dogs had a great weekend getaway. Quiet, private and relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Cottage
We had the most perfect cottage stay. Everything was exactly how it’s advertised. Excellent communication. We will certainly be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and relaxation
We (and the fur baby) had a 7 night stay at 18 Mile Cottage for 7 and we didnt want to leave. On the large back verandah, which catches the breeze and has a wonderful outlook, we BBQ'd, ate, drank, played games, watched and listened to the birds and the cows, and heard the river running by. We enjoyed dips in the river each day, as did the dog until he was exhausted.Sitting by the fire in the evening was so relaxing, and being able to see so many stars at night was beautiful. Oh, and the bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Peacefull and relaxing
Great place to unwind, nice and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Catchup
A great place to getaway and unplug back into Nature with Friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Definitely Recommended
Robyn was an excellent host. The place is cute and in a serene environment. Very well equipped with attention to small detail. Would go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved every minute
I have nothing bad to say, the weekend here was absolutely perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil getaway
A beautiful weekend away with my partner. A relaxing creek and plenty of space for the dog to stretch his legs
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
18 Mile Love
Fab location surrounded by National Parks and beautiful scenery. Loved the birds, friendly cows, babbling river and nearby walking tracks. Looking forward to the completion of nearby Hilltop Haven which will be on pur bucket list for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Breath of fresh air
This cottage and its surrounds gave our family some time out of the hustle and bustle of life. Warm beds, cosy interior and campfires by night. Plenty of space for kids to walk around in the creek, play soccer and ride bikes. Great communication with the lovely host too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home!
We would live here if we could. If you are feeling stressed by life and need a reset and time out from the hustle and bustle, you need to stay in this beautiful cottage and lap up all its serenity. The landscape and 360 degree surroundings of this cottage are absolutely gorgeous. We thoroughly enjoyed waking up to the sounds of the creek and all the pretty birds along it. When we were done relaxing, there was plenty of activities to do, including hiking along a mountain top with breathtaking views, walking along the creek beds, and eating a cheese board next to the fire. We now consider this place our home away from home, and will be back again and again and again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing week away
We enjoyed our stay here. The locale is lovely, the cottage had everything we needed, and we had a nice, calm holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven
This property was exactly what we were looking for. Beautiful country setting , quiet and the cottage was so nice. It had everything you would want. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and quiet
Excellent place to stop and unwind. Great country feel, lovely host Will revisit
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute country cottage
We had a lovely weekend away in the country in Darlington. The cottage was well appointed, quaint and carefully stocked with everything we needed. We spent a lot of time around the fire and exploring the grounds. The river with huge fresh water fish was a highlight as were the shy cows that paraded past a couple of times a day. The hosts even let our friends stay in their caravan which was awesome for us to catch up with them. Would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
Loved the cabin, the creek, the jacuzzi tub. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second stay
Its hidden down Kerry Road on the way to the Lost World Valley. Feels a bit like entering Jurassic Park when exploring the cascading creek on the edge of the national park. A great place to take the dog, plenty of walks and we experienced one of the best star lit nights as there is no ambient lights from civilisation.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Extremely pleasant Hideaway
We would recommend Darlington to those who desire a quiet, relaxing few days. Whilst we were not in a position to avail ourselves of the many documented environmental activities, there appears to be no shortage of things to do in a beautiful, natural country setting. Everything was exactly as we hoped!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding chill
The Cottage was a lovely haven during a weekend attending a family wedding.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phoenix E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage. Beautiful views.
Exactly the relaxing retreat we were looking for. Looking forward to our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
So relaxing
We loved our weekend, thank you. The lovely back verandah was so cool. Its been years since we have only heard birds and a bubbling brook and cows. Just what the doctor ordered.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jurassic surroundings
The cottage is perfectly located near the Albert River where you can swim. The road leads to nowhere so the traffic is light. The walks are substantial as is the wildlife. Stayed two nights and felt like we'd been there a week.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Darlington relaxation
Loved our stay in this cottage. Relaxed on the deck and swam in the creek. A map and more details of the bushwalking on the property would be helpful as we got a little lost and the walk was very steep. The bed was also quite soft. Darlington is close to Brisbane but it feels like you are hours away from the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Eighteen Miles
Eighteen mile cottage is beautiful, and beautifully located. The cottage itself is very comfortable, and feels like a home. This juxtaposes nicely with the mountain to the east; the back verandah offers excellent views. We brought our three-year old son, and felt comfortable bringing him to the nearby river, where we could explore and cool off from the daytime heat. At night, we enjoyed the fire pit, and watching the sky slowly fill with stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Second stay at 18 mile cottage and once again enjoy every moment.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022