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Eighteen Mile Homestead ~ escape from hustle & bustle!

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Pool
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Miscellaneous

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

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About the area

Darlington

Located in Darlington, this vacation home is a 3-minute drive from Gondwana Rainforests of Australia and 7 minutes from Hillview Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Carhill Park and 6.2 mi (10 km) from Burgess Park.
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What's nearby

  • Warner Bros. Movie World - 75 min drive - 90.4 km
  • Robina Town Centre - 81 min drive - 97.4 km
  • Lamington National Park - 87 min drive - 91.9 km
  • Springbrook National Park - 99 min drive - 107.6 km
  • Green Mountains - 100 min drive - 98.6 km

Getting around

  • Coolangatta Airport (OOL) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O'Reilly's Mountain Cafe and Gift Shop - ‬112 min drive
  • ‪Christmas Creek Cafe` & Cabins - ‬18 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 Homestead ~ escape from hustle & bustle!

The Homestead is a spacious and family-friendly holiday retreat, just 90 minutes from Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Nestled in the delightful Lost World part of Scenic Rim QLD, it offers the perfect getaway for relaxation and nature immersion.

Privately positioned in the heart of a 500-acre property, the homestead is surrounded by captivating mountains and a meandering, invigorating river— all waiting to be explored by guests.

Eighteen Mile Cottage (sleeps 4) is also an option on the wider property for guest bookings: Eighteen Mile Cottage - river access with breathtaking views! - Darlington | Stayz

For more than 50 years, the property owners ran a dairy farm before transitioning to beef cattle farming and fodder cropping, which still continues in the surrounding paddocks today. Occasionally, guests have the opportunity to observe farm activities during their stay.

The homestead is conveniently located approximately 5 km from an entrance to Lamington National Park, offering fantastic opportunities for picnicking, rock-hopping, swimming, and exploring the natural beauty of the region.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. 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 an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Robyn Olsson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing 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
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
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

Property is also known as

Eighteen Mile Homestead Darlington
76962
Eighteen Mile Homestead Private vacation home
Eighteen Mile Homestead Private vacation home Darlington
Leave the City Hustle Bustle Behind Escape to the Country!

Eighteen Mile Homestead ~ escape from hustle & bustle! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bradley C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good retreat option
Good property for a small getaway with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne T.

Liked: Cleanliness
stunning country proprry
we celebrated a girlfriends 50th birthday. what a wonderful property with everything we needed in a beautiful country town. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderfully relaxing home
The home was spacious and clean with a gorgeous outlook. A perfect place to connect for a group of 12 people. The pool was great and kept us mostly occupied but we did wish there was a pub or market close by. We appreciated the easy check in, communication and cleanliness of the home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place, great experience
Absolutely loved our family stay at 18 Mile Homestead. So much room, everything you could want for a large family getaway in a perfect location. Lovely welcome from Jan and great communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
Wonderful location for adults, children and pets. Everyone had an area they could enjoy and the dogs loved running around. The games and kids toys were also a hit. The family all loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAN H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful scenic rim
We had our family Christmas weekend here at 18mile Homestead. It is sooooo good. It has everything ! The kids did not get out of the beautiful pool all weekend. We had a fire pit both nites even though the weather was very warm. So fun roasting marshmallows. A clean running creek was a great adventure for us all through the day. The house has everything too - you do not want for anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Darlington Visit
Eighteen Mile Homestead was a total home away from home. Spacious and comfortable with every convenience we could wish for. The beauty of the district, complete with all the country sounds of birds and cattle, plus no phones or internet, made it a wonderful retreat from the busy city.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation with friends
Lovely property. Loved the interior, kitchen was very well equipped, the whole outdoor setup with the pool and deck is a dream, and the fire pit sustained many a conversation. Had a great time and thank you very much
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Family getaway
Superior home with all amenities you could wish for. Plenty of space, both inside and out. We enjoied our stay immensely.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay at 18 mile Homestead
A great place for a family to stay as there is plenty of space inside the house and the outside area. Our family group was 7 adults and 5 children from 8 to 2. The place allowed people to enjoy some space when required but to be together for some great fun. We did bring toys but there were plenty there for all tastes: the "dress up" box provided much fun for the kids imaginations. There were plenty of birds and also saw kangaroos amongst the cattle. All in all a great getaway - the kids especially were not happy to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend away
We had a great weekend away with family and friends. The kids loved swimming in the pool even though it was still a bit chilly, and the adults loved sitting on the deck watching. The house is very spacious for a large group. This is our second time staying at Eighteen Mile Homestead and we will book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Extended Family Get Together
A Fantastic place for an extended family to getaway and re-connect. Immersed in Nature with Bush walks and creek exploring. The Homestead has a Comfortable and Homely feel, equiped with all you need for a few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne F., Gold Coast

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect break
Jan came to welcome us the same day we arrived and made sure we had everything we needed. Excellent, comfortable and well equipped accommodation in a perfect setting. There was enough room for everyone to play or chill out. We all loved the campfires and walks, we even braved the swimming pool. Highly recommend the Homestead we didnt want to come home.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous property
We rented the Eighteen Mile Homestead as our son was getting married close by. The house was spacious, immaculate and very peaceful. There was plenty of room for the groom and groomsmen to hang out as well as the rest of the family. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Extended Family Get Together
Awesome spot!! We had a fabulous weekend at the Homestead with our large extended family/friends group. The house was fantastic, heaps of room for everyone, great games room, fire pit and everything needed! Even the pool got a workout. Kids and dogs enjoyed swimming in the creek and for the adventurous the hiking on the property was awesome too!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay for family fun
Our family of five has grown over the years, so that now we are a family of 12 adults and two children. (My eldest son's best friends and their little families are included). We have been taking the kids away nearly every Easter for about 15 years now, and have created so many wonderful memories. It's hard trying to find a house that accommodates all of us, and then one day we stumbled across this place. It was way better than we could imagine! There were enough bedrooms for everyone, three bathrooms, so many areas to relax and hang out. The kitchen was a great size, and had absolutely everything you could want and more! Everyone loved the pool, though it was a bit chilly at this time of the year. They still jumped in after going down and exploring the river and going for a bush walk. We hung around the fire pit every night, or when it rained, came in and hung out in the family room and played table tennis and board games. If you have a big group, don't hesitate to book this place, as you won't be disappointed. Everything is lovely and clean, the beds are comfy, and there's heaps of room for everyone to spread out and enjoy themselves. 💯 would stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maddy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend away with friends
Eighteen Mile Homestead had everything we needed for a short trip away with friends and children. The place is spacious and clean. The kids loved the ping pong table and pool, as well as the games and books. The kitchen is well stocked with everything needed for self catering for groups. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Viththiya I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exalent property
Marvellous experience
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clive T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easter break
Extended family Easter break, fabulous house, grounds and facilities, beautiful country area and best of all for me no phone reception or internet. We had a great time, cannot recommend highly enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay out in nature
We were a group of 10 adults and we had a lovely time on this spacious property. The no internet was a welcome change however it might be a good idea to have someone with a Telstra service as most of us couldn't make calls
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Perfect for large groups to getaway and re-connect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi B., Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Homestead
Wonderful, relaxing deck and pool area. Plenty of beds and space for everyone. Great host, very helpful. Everything you need all set up!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Weekend Ever
We loved staying at 18 Mile Homestead, it ticked all of your boxes and we would gladly recommend the property to anyone looking for a spacious country house with a great pool. Thank you very much Robyn for our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway for friends
We were three families staying at Eighteen Mile and there was plenty of space for us all which was great. The kids loved the pool. The deck behind the pool was a great spot to sit and take in the beautiful country surroundings. The house had everything we needed and we will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family weekend
We recently stayed at Eighteen Mile Homestead for a family member’s 50th birthday & Father’s Day combined weekend. The property is in a beautiful, peaceful location where we could watch the cattle & wallabies & listen to the local bird life. There was plenty of space for our group of 13. The home was very well equipped with everything you could possibly need. We spent lots of quality time together & also spent some individual time doing our own things (hiking to the top of the ridge, swimming, playing cricket, going for a bike ride). I would love to bring the family back another time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023