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Walk to beach, pet-friendly - Book now for March

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TV
Beach nearby
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Hair dryer, towels

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 430 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Buddina, QLD
  • Mooloolaba Esplanade
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Mooloolaba Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the area

Sunshine Coast

With a stay at this apartment in Sunshine Coast (Buddina), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Mooloolaba Esplanade and Mooloolaba Beach. .This apartment is 8.1 mi (13 km) from Bulcock Beach and 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Aussie World.

What's nearby

  • Kawana Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Point Cartwright - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Mooloolaba Esplanade - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Mooloolaba Beach - 12 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Palmwoods Station - 20 min drive
  • Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Kawana Waters Surf Lifesaving Club - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jamaica Blue - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Muffin Break - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Walk to beach, pet-friendly - Book now for March

Get comfortable and enjoy the extra room at this private place by the sea with separate entrance, walking distance to the beach, restaurants/cafe, cinema, major shops, Surf Club and public transport. Great open plan living in spacious air conditioned lounge, full kitchen, bedroom, shower and laundry facilities. Private enclosed courtyard with comfortable outdoor setting.
FREE WIFI
Watch the sun rise over the ocean or the sunset from Pt Cartwright. Great for couples, singles or business folk.

The space

Bedroom with comfortable queen size bed and fan and spacious cupboards, seperate shower and full laundry facility, seperate toilet. Air conditioned open plan living area with high ceilings and bifold doors opening onto your private courtyard with stylish outdoor furniture and shade umbrella . A bbq to compliment the experience. Fully equipped kitchen with coffee maker, double drawer dishwasher, stove, microwave etc. There is a computer work station for those needing one. Free wifi.

We now have have a sofa bed in the loungeroom. It has a double bed spring mattress. Perfect for an additional 2 guests.

Only a short distance from some favourite eateries - Kawana Hotel, Surf Club, or one of the many other cafes and restaurant in the nearby shopping centre

Guest access to 1A

Your home from home has private access via a lock box storing your key.

Other things to note!!!!

As we live so close to our beautiful expansive beaches, a walk, a stroll, a run, or a swim is sheer delight. Just ask that you rinse off surplus sand off your feet at the tap or outside shower to the left of the garage.
Your private accomodation has its own entrance, outdoor tropical bbq entertainment area for your sole use. The courtyard is fully contained. Your area is totally private with a seperate unit behind. We look forward to your stay.

IMPORTANT Note: the unit is the back half of a unit that has been divided into two separate and private spaces. Some noise travels through the adjoining walls from the front unit, and sometimes, the hot water may temporarily run out as it is shared between the 2 units.

Where you will be!!!

Buddina Queensland Australia
One road back from the beach!
This is a friendly neighbourhood, patrolled beach, close to all amenities. You have bbq’s and gym equipment overlooking the beaches and estuary at La Balsa. There is a coastal pathway all the coast and through rain forest extending to Caloundra in the south and right up to Pt Cartwright.
Public transport is at Kawana Shopping centre just 270m away enabling you to get to Noosa, the Glass House Mountains and Hinterland, beautiful Mooloolaba and Caloundra and so much more.
Other points of interest nearby
-Sunset / seafood cruises along the Mooloolaba Canals
mountain hikes and walk
Waterfalls
Sky walking
Big Pineapple
Sky Diving
Scuba diving
Boutique Breweries and pubs
Underwater world
Australia zoo
Strawberry picking
Go Karting
Skateboard parks
Eumundi Markets and more
Aquaplane rides
Tennis courts
Parks
Bike trail
Restaurants
Library
And more

Getting around:

You have many choices of transportation - private transport, bus, taxi, Uber, or walking ad everything so near. There is a train stopping at Landsborough with a connecting bus service. Please check schedules.
Just over an hours drive from Brisbane the Sunshine Coast is easily accessible and easy to navigate. Perfect for an action packed holiday or a quiet escape at any time of the year. Discover vast beaches, a thriving food scene and many natural treasures in the surrounding hinterland.
At your doorstep you may like to explore:
Buddina patrolled beach for swimming, surfing, stand up paddle boarding, fishing walking, watching the sunrise over the sea.
You have world famous Mooloolaba esplanade 5-10 minutes by car or 10 minutes by bus from Kawana Shopping World, with its restaurant, cafes, boutique brewery and pubs, parks and the popular newly refurbished Mooloolaba Wharf with cruises, restaurants, bars and buzzing atmosphere.
Pt Cartwright lighthouse- 2.5km walk along a beautifully boardwalk for walking running cycling, LaBalsa cafe is great value looking into the estuary. You can enjoy the panoramic views on f the whole Sunshine Coast from Coolum to the hinterland Glass House Mountains and across the harbour to Mooloolaba
Newly refurbished Kawana Shopping Centre - 270m with restaurants (Indian, Italian, Mexican, Asian, Western etc), cafes, major supermarkets - Aldi, Coles, Woolworths, and gold class cinemas.

Public transport from Kawana Shopping Centre
Coastal Pathway that runs along the coast and through rain forests through to Caloundra in the north and further south too. Popular for bike riding, running, walking strolling, birdwatching.
250m to the start of Kawana Parkrun- from in from of Surfclub
250m to Kawana Surf Life Saving Club
75km north of Brisbane, 40km south of Noosa, 40 minutes along scenic drive to the Hinterland and 20 minutes to beautiful Caloundra
30 minutes to Sunshine Coast Airport by car or catch a ride with airport transport

THINGS TO NOTE:
ACCESS: You have full access to the property. We are just a phone call or message away during your stay.

PARKING: There is plenty of street parking and you are welcome to park one car in the driveway.

INCLUSIVE: As hosts, we welcome all visitors. Overseas guests, people with disabilities, families, and LGBTQI+ friendly.

Photo ID and a selfie - we do kindly request the person booking sends a copy of their ID and a selfie via the platform message thread once the booking is confirmed.

NOISE: The property is in a peaceful quiet neighbourhood. To respect the peace of the community - we kindly request no loud music or loud parties. Noise curfew 10pm.

SECURITY DEPOSIT - A refundable security deposit of $400 may be taken as an authorisation hold 2 days prior to check out and released no more than 7 days later. Some or all of the security deposit may be captured if there has been negligent behaviour or intentional damage to the property.

EARLY CHECK-IN REQUESTS:
May be possible however we do recommend you to plan around a 3pm check-in. When your place is ready, we will let you know. If you require earlier access, consider booking the night before if available. If a guest is checking out on the day of your arrival, housekeeping needs time to prepare everything and we thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.

LATE CHECK-OUT REQUESTS:
May be possible depending on bookings and housekeeping schedules. Please reach out the day before check out to see if this is possible.

STARTER SUPPLIES:
We provide you with complimentary essential starter supplies for your stay. This includes shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toilet paper, and a few other items for your comfort. This is not intended to last for the duration of your booking but to avoid having to immediately head to the supermarket on arrival.

LINEN: We supply hotel quality linen and bath towels for your stay.

LONG STAYS:
All stays 14-28 nights must have a mid-stay cleaning service at an additional cost. This allows for our team to periodically clean, maintain, and inspect the property. This is non-negotiable.

CHECK OUT
We don't want you to do a long list of chores before you check out. We just kindly ask that you put back furniture the way you found it (only if somethings been moved), stack the dishwasher and put the rubbish out. Our cleaners will do the rest.

AGE REQUIREMENT:
We do request that adult guests are over the age of 25 years of age. 18-24 years are welcome if staying with other adults over 25 years of age. Children are welcome.

INFANTS:
PORTA COT - A porta cot is available upon request. This is used at the guests own risk. The owner and hosts do not accept any liability should anything occur during its use
For families traveling with infants, please note that you will need to supply linen. Due to the sensitive nature of precious baby skin and the detergents often used by large commercial laundries, it is much better for you to use fabrics that are familiar to your baby's skin to avoid any sensitivities or allergic reactions

MANAGEMENT FEE - this is our damage waiver to cover any accidental damages so you don't have to worry - see house rules for the details.

PETS: We are pet lovers and they are welcome upon application. The unit is suitable for 1 small dog. There is a small pet fee of $120 per stay.
- No noise after 10pm and refrain from causing disturbances to the neighbours to avoid having them complain to local authorities.
- Strictly no parties allowed. Infringement on this rule may result in eviction without refund. Any additional time for the housekeepers to attend or inspect the property outside of their usual cleaning will result in additional administrative fees.
- If there is any damage to the property please inform the host ASAP as additional charges may apply.
- No pets allowed on the property. Additional charges may apply to those who ignore this rule.
- In the event that keys are lost/ damaged/ locked inside the property any time during your stay or check-out, we may need to call a locksmith and additional expenses will be charged to your account. If the cleaner’s or property manager’s schedule is affected by this, further charges may apply.
- Check-out time is 10am. If the cleaner is not able to clean on time, a delayed entry fee may apply. If you require late check-out, please contact the host 72 hours before check-out and we’ll do our best to accommodate your request.
- If you leave any items behind by accident, we are happy to post them back to you. However, we will need to compensate our housekeepers or managers for the postage fee and their time.
-We provide toiletries to get you started. Feel free to visit the nearest grocery store should you wish to restock for yourself.
- Take care of the property and avoid making a mess within the premises.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a microwave. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a sofa bed and an iron/ironing board.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Meredith

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 10 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 323 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)

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
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

118723

Walk to beach, pet-friendly - Book now for March Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Maria Carmen V.

It’s ok
Place is ok to stay one or two nights . Not for long term Good position
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaye C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tracey H.

Nice for short stays
This is as described in the ads, we just found the cleanliness not as good as it could be, but other than that it was great and an awesome location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

ruth c.

Liked: Cleanliness
great stay
everything was great except the walking down the side to get to unit. hard to bring our belongings and one of our guest had a wheely walker. It was difficult for her to walk on the gravel. perhaps the pathers could be together in a straight line and not apart. This would also be good for bringing things in. overall it was a happy stay
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pet Friendly Convenient Location
Great little 2 room accommodation located close to beach and shopping. We loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lissa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dog heaven
Great place to stay with a dog. Lots of dog friendly cafes, and beaches on your doorstep. Bed extremely comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Wendy S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty and cramped
The floor was dirty when we arrived which we had to clean. Then we were told to put the bins out. Insulted by being told to leave the place neat and tidy which we always do. Access was appalling through two gates and down a narrow path with no lights. Further blocked access when neighbours parked enormous boat on driveway and we had to push through wet bushes to get to our room. Nothing was done about it. We were not told prior to check in we had to park on the road. I would not reccomend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Small, tidy, modern Kawana Getaway - pet friendly
We stayed 3 nights, during Easter school holidays. 2 adults, 1 teenager and our dog. Property is small but clean and modern. Combined living, dinning area plus kitchenette in one room, plus master bedroom with large en-suite (shower and toilet), separate second toilet. Kitchenette has microwave, cutlery and crockery, but no stove or oven. Sink is (weirdly) outside. Basics like coffee, tea, longlife milk, salt, pepper, gladwrap, provided. Fold-out couch ok. No air-con in living area, ceiling fan only. Bedroom air-conditioned. Bed comfortable. En-suite not separated by a wall, so you're effectively sitting in the middle of the bedroom when you use toilet (no biggie). Linen and towels provided. Built-in cupboards, with extra sheets and blankets. Shower good, soaps/shampoos provided. Private courtyard behind, with small covered patio and paved area. BBQ and outdoor dining table. Clothesline. No grass for puppy. Lighting for back area is problematic, on a sensor, keeps turning off while you're out there. But there are torches and candles you can use. Property is part of a larger house, but completely separate. Parking is on street. Patrolled beach accessible from the next street over, <5 mins walk. Access to off-leash beach at Buddina also very close. Kawana shopping centre, with Woolies/Coles, coffee shops and takeaway options also within walking distance. Didn't appreciate host trying to sell us pillows through Stayz private DMs. All in all, nice spot, would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

marla w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and easy neat space loved it Thank you 🌟
We had a lovely time
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Fiona M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and very pet friendly with courtyard.
A lovely clean and comfortable stay, with a great private courtyard and comfortable bed in a quiet street close to shops and the beach. Really great for humans and pets alike. The only downside was that it advertised a kitchen when there wasn't one, except, fridge, microwave and outdoor BBQ, which was communicated after booking was made. However, overall, a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simple clean good location
Enjoyable stay would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoying Buddina
We enjoyed our stay in this accommodation. The venue is very well situated and close to the beach, shops and food areas. Buddina is a great spot for both humans and dogs. There are leash off beaches as well as patrolled areas for families. The house itself was large enough for the two of us and our two medium sized dogs. There would be little room for additional guests though. Our dogs are happy to hang around us and so they did not need a large area to run around in and thus, were happy outside on the deck. We did not realise that there was no grass though and this was a bit of a shame for the dogs. For the humans though, the deck area is very private and we felt very secluded in the lovely garden. We knew there was no full kitchen but if we went again we would take my daughter’s advice and would take the air fryer to add variety, as we spent a lot of money eating out in the end. We would also take extra microwave containers, so that we could eat in more. I think we would choose to go back to this venue though as, on the whole, considering accessibility and price, it was a good place to stay. It was clean and tidy and easy to keep in good order.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Had a great stay! The unit isn't super fancy but has everything you need at a reasonable rate and fantastic location. I hired and ebike and had the best time riding along the coastal pathways.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

TRINA D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great communicators
Communication was excellent. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette F., Bargara

Liked: Cleanliness
Great central location
Was easy to check in, nice comfy little abode with court yard, close to a beautiful beach and shopping, easy to find and access out to main road. Lovely and clean, we will return another time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little hidaway
Lovely little place, my husband is not good on his feet, but we managed, the shower was very slippery, I needed to put the foot mat down in the shower, was afraid of falling, a hand rail in there would be a definite help. But yes we also loved the location, thank you very much to our hosts. Sandy Church.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Small but has everything required and close to beach, walking paths, shops and places to eat.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

William H., South Yarra Australia

Location good
The location was good Bathroom was clean & good Bedroom bed & linen very good We found it difficult in the living kitchen area and size of the apartment
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection
Beautiful little spot. Everything was so easily accessible. Communication was so quick making everything very easy. 10/10
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little place
Myself and dog Tammy enjoyed our stay. Near shops and beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerhard S., Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
The unit is great and easy access to the beach. Has everything you need for a weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Get Away
This cozy and beautifully laid out unit was perfect for a couple nights away from the busyness. My dog and I walked the beach plenty, to the shops for dinner and home again. All within easy walking distance. Such a homely feel, welcoming hosts and well communicated, easy to follow arrangements. Th k you!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mel L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location Location Location !!
We loved our stay in this cute little studio for 10 days. The BBQ was a bonus, we could ride our bikes along the beachfront, walk to the shops, cinema, eateries. We felt very safe in our secluded garden. For us, the best part was being able to stay with our cat - he travels with us full time - he slept in the garden during the day and only had to worry about the odd bird annoying him. We would definitely stay again.🤗 communication was excellent.- the bottle wine was also a winner .. Thankyou for having us.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023