With a stay at this vacation home in Sunshine Coast (Buddina), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Mooloolaba Esplanade and Mooloolaba Beach. .This vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Buddina Beach and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Point Cartwright.
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
Mooloolaba Esplanade - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Landsborough Station - 23 min drive
Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast) - 15 min drive
Restaurants
Little Miss Saine - 5 min walk
Mooloolaba Surf Life Saving Club - 7 min drive
The Savvy Squire - 8 min drive
Flo's Crêperie - 8 min drive
Inca Bar - 7 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.
Lovely Waterfront Beach House, Pet-Friendly
Welcome to "Sea La Vie" (the sea life), with its tranquil, sweeping views of the fishing and sail boats drifting along the Mooloolah River. Step out your front door, cross the quiet esplanade, & within seconds you’ll be at the kids playground or the boat ramp jetty. Within minutes you’ll be at the idyllic swimming coves near the river mouth, or the wide expanse of Kawana surf beach, or the Point Cartwright lighthouse with views from Bribie to Noosa. Within days you'll be planning to come back.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Up to 25 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
On a river
On the waterfront
Things to do
Water park
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
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 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
2 total (up to 55 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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 22 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Leigh T.
21 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay at this lovely beach house
The home was clean, welcoming and very well stocked with everything from pantry items to plenty of towels, board games, outdoor chairs etc. The beds were super comfortable. Communication and information was great. Location was perfect, out the front door and across the street to the park and scenic walking paths overlooking the seaway. We brought our two small dogs along and they loved it as much as we did. Highly recommend for a peaceful and comfortable getaway.
Leigh T.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Susan D.
21 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Sea La Vie
We enjoyed the location and the house was well equipped with everything we needed for our short break. We also found the property owner very helpful and easy to deal with.
Susan D.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Paul M.
28 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome accommodation!!!
This property was great. The location is excellent - you can get to wherever you want quickly and easily. The river is just across the road so great to go for walks or grab a line and spend a few lazy hours fishing.Would recommend this property and we will definitely stay here again!
Paul M.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Helen S.
18 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
40th Wedding Anniversary Family Long Weekend
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, enjoyed the park area across the road and with the Ferry stop directly across the road as well we left the cars at home and enjoyed our ferry rides to and from locations.
Helen S.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ian P.
4 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Family retreat
Excellent for large family Great spot
Ian P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl C.
21 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable and Relaxing
We have a wonderful 5 days staying here. The home is comfortable and has everything you need for a relaxing stay. We just wanted to relax and this was perfect for sitting and watching the world go by. The local cafe is great and we were made to feel very welcome like locals. Even though it was Christmas holidays it wasn't as busy as the rest of the coast. A true gem and we have already booked our next holiday here.
Cheryl C.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ronda S.
25 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Queensland Beach Holiday
Traveling from the USA, we wanted to have a beach holiday with our son who lives in Brisbane. I found this house online, and thought it sounded great. Let me tell you- we were not a bit disappointed. It’s a lovely home, very close to the beach, coffee shops, and shopping. The house is immaculate and well appointed, the beds are comfie, the showers are wonderful. I could go on.. Suffice it to say we’ll be back! Thanks Hue!
Ronda S.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robyn L., Brisbane Australia
20 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Great location and would definitely stay here again
Robyn L.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dominic G.
31 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location Buddina beach house
Stayed for one week with family and dog. Great location and although the house is older, everything was clean and well looked after. Great communication and information from the host. Thank you
Dominic G.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Grant S.
8 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Magic stay
The property was terrific, with all needs cared for. The location is terrific. The owners were wonderful and terrific to talk to. Very friendly. Would definitely recommend.
Grant S.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kate F.
27 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal location… everything you need in a holiday!
A++ stay! Can’t rate it high enough. Fantastic location, close to great cafes, parkland, beaches and coastal walks. The view from your lounge room of the harbour and the passing fishing trawlers is spectacular. Our Border Collie puppy loved the local dog off leash beaches mere minutes walk away. The hosts have thought of everything. Thank you.
Kate F.
Stayed 19 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jodie M.
24 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Holiday Home
This is the second time we have stayed here and we love it! Excellent location and the home is perfect for our family needs.
Jodie M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jodie M.
12 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Holiday Home
Amazing home with the perfect location! We will be back.
Jodie M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Penny M.
31 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Just Perfect!
We spent one week here over Christmas and really felt at home. Our hosts the Holme family made us feel welcome with a generous basket of treats for our family including the four-legged ones. The location doesn't get much better and we are already looking at dates for our return visit. Cannot recommend highly enough.
Penny M.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Julie T.
18 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Would definitely book this property again. Perfect location. A little corner of paradise. We paddled, surfed, swam, walked the dogs and had great coffee at the local cafe. House is nicely decorated and everything you need supplied - all the smallest details thought of.
Host was very easy to liaise with and very accommodating. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Julie T.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
Angela R.
18 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful stay
Wonderful location, house is clean, welcoming and fully equipped. Would stay here again.
Angela R.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Angela L.
28 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Sea La Vie Awesome
My family came to stay from South Australia to celebrate my 50th Birthday at this property, in this awesome location of LaBalsa. The house layout was exactly what we required for a comfortable stay with my family with the amazing setting of the river the house offers. The host Hue was extremely abliging and lovely to interact with and gave us a tour via phone of the home prior to visiting and her communication was exceptional with answering her phone first time every time.
The house was spotless and had all kitchen and bathroom supplies ready to go, all appliances were modern and in perfect working order. Comfortable beds and lovely linen, nothing was amiss.
As for location, well, it doesn't get any better than this ANYWHERE, my family loved it. We chartered a sail boat for 20 persons that picked us up right across from the house to go whale watching and it didn't disappoint.
Thank you so much Hue for an amazing stay and we can certainly recommend to others, it won't disappiont. AMAZING
Angela L.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rohan M.
28 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We really enjoyed our stay. Having the water right across the road with walking tracks to the beach was fantastic and my dog really enjoyed being able to swim and play on the the beach and in the river
Rohan M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Geoffrey S., Arlington, MA USA
29 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Riverside Haven
A 1980s property which has been meticulously maintained and is very well equipped. The house exudes an intangible air of restorative energy that meant we were "at home" as soon as we arrived. We cooked dinner twice and found many condiments already in the larder. River and beach walks right at the door. Highly recommended.
Geoffrey S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
10 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
was a great location.
was a great location close to everything loved it, next time I will ask for key to the gates so we could lock the pets in back yard when we went out to dinner. overall we all enjoyed our time here.
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
8/10 Good
Fiona W.
7 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean comfortable and amazing location
Great house and a very accomodating host. We will be back
Fiona W.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Emma P.
15 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Super comfortable & fantastic location
We booked this accommodation at the last minute and it exceeded our expectations. It's a classic brick house and very comfortable inside. Plenty of spots to sit, chat and share a meal. Great details - quality sheets and towels, cooking gear, fabulous board games and books. Best of all is the location. Buddina has a relaxed atmosphere and with this house, it's all immediately outside the front door. The river is a couple of steps away with paths for walking, playgrounds, BBQs with a view, cafes and shops. Best of all is the "beach" in the river, ocean view from the point and tracks through the reserve. We took our dog on the trip and he went most places with us. It comfortably slept four adults and two children. Can highly recommend a stay here.