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The Islander

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Marina
Outdoor dining
Exterior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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South Stradbroke island, QLD
  • Place, South Stradbroke Island Conservation Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Warner Bros. Movie World
  • Place, Dreamworld
  • Airport, Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta)
    ‪175 min drive‬

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About the area

Gold Coast

With a stay at this vacation home in Gold Coast, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Dreamworld and South Stradbroke Island Conservation Park. .This vacation home is 9.5 mi (15.4 km) from Warner Bros. Movie World and 20.4 mi (32.9 km) from Cavill Avenue.

What's nearby

  • South Stradbroke Island Conservation Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km

Getting around

  • Gold Coast City Coomera Station - 20 min drive
  • Coolangatta Airport (OOL) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • Salacia Waters Cafe & Restaurant
  • ‪Cafe 7 - ‬23 min drive
  • George's Paragon Seafood Restaurant
  • ‪LOCA Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • The Lounge Paradise Point

About this property

Entire place

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

The Islander

This Waterfront North facing 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom island home has everything you will desire in a luxury style accommodation. This stunning waterfront home overlooking your own small sandy beach with Chill pavilion will have you relaxing the moment you arrive, and only a 10 minute boat trip from Runaway Bay.
The house is only accessible with your own boat or by water taxi .
We are located on South Stradbroke island
In a canal development called South Stradbroke Island Waters
Right next to Couran Cove (same entrance canal)

The Islander can easily accommodate a number of families with the ground floor accessing 4 bedrooms, living and dining, and 1 huge bedroom, rumpus and tv room upstairs. Your fully self contained kitchen has 2 dishwashers, modern appliances, and a servery to the outdoors.

Bedroom 1 - King Bed, ground floor, ensuite, sleeps 2

Bedroom 2 - King Bed, ground floor,sleeps 2

Bedroom 3 - Queen Bed, ground floor, ensuite sleeps 2

Bedroom 4 - Double Bed, ground floor, sleeps 2

Bedroom 5 - 4 Single Beds, upstairs, sleeps 4, adjoining huge rumpus room

- 4 smart TV's

- 3 Bathrooms, 2 downstairs, 1 upstairs.

- Linen and bath towels are included as well as 12 beach towels

Luxury Inclusions

Nespresso “ creatista” coffee machine (please bring pods)

The Islander has the feel of being on holiday with the comforts and convenience of home.

Outside

- Your own private Jetty to accommodate 2 boats

- Chillout pavilion

- Your own private swimming pool

- 8 person heated spa

- Huge covered outdoor deck with BBQ & Vintec 50 bottle wine fridge & Vintec 100 bottle beverage fridge .

-huge Weber BBQ

- Outdoor marble bar with seating for 8

- Outdoor dining area with seating for 12

- Outdoor toilet and shower

- Cruiser bikes for 6

- Kayaks

- Small Sandy Beach

- Grassed area for the kids to play

- Unfortunately no pets allowed

Your Dream Holiday is only one click away....

Your holiday at The Islander Retreat, will allow you to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and all the stress that comes with it. We have set up our Island Retreat to cater for families and friends young and old. The perfect place to make life long memories.

You will have access to the nature walks throughout the island with an abundance of wallabies and wildlife, the canals and waterways for a spot of fishing or kayaking, your own sandy beach, curl up with a book in the chill out pavilion, or take a plunge in our own private heated pool or the heated spa.

If cooking up a BBQ feast on our huge outdoor deck is not for you, a 5 minute boat trip allows you to enjoy dining and refreshments at Tipplers Café.

Come and enjoy our home away from home!

Book 3 nights and 4th night is free!!
I will add the 4th night to your booking once made as the site does not have that capacity
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 10:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 2:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

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

The islander Gold Coast
The islander Private vacation home
The islander Private vacation home Gold Coast

The Islander Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing time here at the islander. This was our second stay here. The house is perfect for multiple families and has everything you need for a more enjoyable stay. We will definitely be back for more adventures.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alejo L.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
From the location to the beautifully set out house itself. The moment we walked in we were taken aback by the decor, the cleanliness and how it smelt so lovely. We had everything we needed - the host & Claudia go above & beyond with the condiments, cookware etc. Our crew had a great time , even catching some crabs for dinner. We will most definitely be back again for that fix of pure haven.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Superb Island Getaway!

We had an incredible 3-night stay at this luxurious home on South Stradbroke Island. The house was beautifully presented, spacious, and so thoughtfully equipped — it had everything we could have possibly needed.It truly felt like an island paradise. Peaceful, private, and surrounded by nature, it was the perfect escape. Every detail made the stay feel extra special, from the comfort of the home to the high-end finishes throughout.The host was fantastic — so responsive and helpful, which made the whole experience seamless.Highly recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing and luxurious getaway. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avril N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Island Escape

This house on South Stradbroke Island is a complete getaway with no shops or supplies nearby. About 3.5km walk through bushland or 5km along the beach to Tippler's Resort which has cafe and basic supplies. Extremely well equipped and well laid out. Very comfortable beds and furnishing. Sauna and dipping pool, amazing sunsets, swim or kayak (kayaks provided) in the canal or walk or ride (bikes provided) to Tipplers and beyond to glorious beaches. Excellent berthing facility.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous spot, well appointed kitchen!

Excellent location. Plenty of space for a family get together. Quality furnishings, linen and towels. Easy check in, great communication and well priced. We’ll be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our second stay at this property. Even better than the first!

We utilised the property for a weekend meeting of the National Board of Apex Australia. 9 adults had excellent accomodation and plenty of spaces for meetings and social fellowship with all enjoying the spa in the cooler evenings. The kitchen is extremely well equipped with ease of catering for this number.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Avril N.

Liked: Cleanliness

South Stradbroke Islander-a boaties delight.

Boaties delight, this is a superbly well-presented and well-equipped and very comfortable large family holiday house. In quiet and peaceful surroundings. Perfect getaway from hustle and bustle on mainland. We enjoyed the walks along the beach, and the kayaking and swimming in the canal. Short boat rides to The Bedroom. Heaps of activities for our large family of 3 generations ranging from 12yr old to 77yr old. We love the absence of shops and general feeling of calm.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Chung L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice and clean

We love the property. Especially the outdoor space
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Tom G.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Islander

Fantastic property, Phil (owner) and Claudia (manager) great people. Couple of "party" houses either side of us over weekend brought mood down (relentless drinking and colourful language - not great for kids). Not too bad when we were inside, but did detract from the "vibe". But the property and people who own / manage it were great, can't fault that.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Island Life with all the extras

Great place with everything thought of. We had a board meeting/weekend with ten people coming from all over Australia. A very well appointed kitchen, two outdoor bbqs, 8 person spa and really nice bedrooms with super comfy beds. This place has everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay

Impress with recent renovation and upgrading to the property. Definitely a thumb up.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juanita W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

Absolutely beautiful house. Full of heaps of extras - bikes, paddleboards, games cupboard, fully stocked kitchen - more than what you'd have in your own home. definitely coming again 10/10!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

liam b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible Home and Host !

Thank you so much for allowing us to stay at the beautiful home, we had an incredible time. A special message to the host Claudia - You're amazing, we hugely apricate all the help and support you provided. We will certainty be back !
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyndel H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property!

We recently spent a week at The Islander with our family from SA. The property is beautifully equipped with all the necessities to enjoy a home away from home. Very spacious home with great size bedrooms, Would highly recommend this property. Nothing required just your food, beers and swimmers! Great friendly hosts, professional and excellent communication. Thanks Ken and Claudia for looking after us, we will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

James D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic house

This place was amazing. Well located, well appointed, and communication with owner and manager was exceptional. Hard to fault it. Top spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything you need for a great extended family get away.

The indoor and outdoor living spaces provided plenty of room for a large family. Everything you needed
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shane H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent home for large families or groups of friends

Great home with loads of space
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway

Excellent location beautiful house very lucky and honoured to have stayed at this house for the four times that we have. To the owner Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Islander south stradbroke

Excellent home. Big enough for lots of people to sleep comfortably. Excellent food prep and cooking areas. Safe area, lots of activities. Second time staying there with a big family. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay

Very clean and well kept property. Friendly host. Definitely will come back
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic property

Awesome property, will definitely holiday there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gillian E.

Liked: Cleanliness

What an amazing home!

Every time we stay here we all come away relaxed and refreshed. The home is so well setup and caters for all age groups. We can’t wait to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

We all had a great time , even though we had the worst weather for the first 2 days.. outdoor area was well used . The locals kept us fed with crab dinners and freshly cooked fish. We will be going back
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Was well set up for our arrival

Property was clean and had lots of things to keep the kids and adults entertained
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022