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Enchanted Garden Island Cottage with Bikes

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Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
View from property
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61184.0 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

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Russell Island, QLD
  • Popular LocationWhistling Kite Wetlands4 min drive
  • Popular LocationRedland Bay Marina118 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Russell Island

Within a short walk of Southern Moreton Bay Islands National Park, this vacation home is within a mile (2 km) of Fern Terrace Reserve. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.

What's nearby

  • Whistling Kite Wetlands - 4 min drive
  • Redland Bay Marina - 118 min drive

Getting around

  • The nearest major airport is Brisbane Airport (BNE): 24.9 mi/40.1 km. <p>Distances from the property's location to the airport are straight-line distances and may not reflect the actual travel distance. </p>

Restaurants

  • ‪Kebab Express - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Aunty Alice's Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Redland Bay Hotel - ‬118 min drive
  • ‪Club Macleay - ‬60 min drive
  • ‪Pelican's Nautical Treasures - ‬120 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.

Enchanted Garden Island Cottage with Bikes

Step back to a time when neighbours chatted in the middle of the street; the kids roamed free until called in for dinner; when you could see the Milky Way from your back garden and woke to the sound of kookaburras in the morning. The perfect retreat to try laid back island life - a sweet character cottage in an enchanted garden filled with birdlife on Russell Island - just half an hour from the mainland but a million miles from its bustle and stress.

Your adventure starts on the car barge across Moreton Bay or (if you choose not to bring your car) on the twenty minute ferry ride to Russell Island. In the middle of a marine national park, you are quite likely to see dolphins and turtles on the way as well as many varieties of sea birds. Dugongs, lots of fish and crabs live here too. (Fishing is allowed around Russell Island - if you like catching fish and crabs you’ll love it here).

Enchanted Garden cottage is the perfect place from which to enjoy everything the island has to offer - at the northern end of the island, it is under 2 kilometres to the shops, jetty, walks, parks, arts centre, community garden, fishing and swimming spots, boat ramp and restaurants. All are easy to walk to. But, with a bike path running from one end of the island to the other, why not copy so many islanders and give bike riding a go. Our cottage even has its own bike shed where you will find 2 bikes and helmets.

Visit the old Kennedy Farm, an old avocado orchard, where the locals go to pick up avas, stroll the grounds or sit under the trees at Rosie’s Island Beans coffee cart (arguably the best on the islands). Until about 1pm, this is the informal meeting place for the island community. Grab a seat with the friendly locals and find out what is going on.

The old farm house is the home of RICARTS, the island’s community arts centre, where you might pick up a treasure from the gallery or even do an art or craft class, which are held every week day morning.

Adjacent is the community garden, one of the first in Queensland, abundant with vegetables and fruit.

A little further down the island are the Turtle Swamp wetlands and Whistling Kite wetlands (both easy, clear family walks).

But whether you have been seeing the sights, visiting the other islands (via the free inter island ferry), fishing or crabbing or kayaking, you can relax after your day’s activities back at your wooded oasis. Chill with a drink in the protected garden room under the grapevines by lantern light? Or maybe a bbq and a fire under the stars on a chilly winter night is more your thing. Feeling romantic? Our garden love seat, twinkling lights above, is the perfect place to enjoy champagne with your darling….or maybe propose?

The garden embraces a spacious pergola-covered patio. With 3 barbecues - two gas and one charcoal - an extendable table with 8 chairs and an open fire, (and the well equipped kitchen), the cottage is so inviting to cook and eat al fresco. You are welcome to pick some fruit and herbs fresh from the garden.
Bedroom one has one comfortable queen sized bed. Bedroom two can be set up as a comfortable king size bed or two singles, on request, depending on your needs. A double bunk (double bed below and single on top) is also set up in the library/playroom.
The vacation home features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a fireplace, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

Property manager

Kevin and Sue

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Bicycles on site
  • Tennis

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,184 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: Grounds entirely mulched. May be hard on bare feet

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Long-term renters welcome.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Russell Island within a short 10-minute walk of Southern Moreton Bay Islands National Park. You'll also find Whistling Kite Wetlands and Fern Terrace Reserve within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Enchanted Garden Island Cottage with Bikes a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this vacation home include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Are there hot tubs at Enchanted Garden Island Cottage with Bikes ?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Brisbane Airport (BNE), which is about 24.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Enchanted Garden Island Cottage with Bikes ?

Yes, every accommodation at Enchanted Garden Island Cottage with Bikes comes with a deck.

Enchanted Garden Island Cottage with Bikes Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Russell Island getaway
I loved the house. No aircon or dishwasher but you really didn’t need them. The outdoor room was fantastic. Gardens were a spot of heaven and we picked things out of it for our meals. We also got to meet the delightful Kay and she was a wealth of information about RI. Thanks so much for a fantastic weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stsy
Excellent service great position
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023