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Park your boat on the dock and enjoy the sunsets

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Smart TV, fireplace
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Interior
Smart TV, fireplace

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Barrine, QLD
  • Crater Lakes National Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Lake Barrine
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Tinaroo Dam
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪112 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Barrine

This vacation home places you within a 15-minute drive of Lake Barrine and Freemans Forest Private Nature Reserve. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.

What's nearby

  • Crater Lakes National Park - 12 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Full Circle Studio and Gallery - 13 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Lake Barrine - 13 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Lake Eacham - 18 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Tinaroo Dam - 37 min drive - 21.3 miles

Getting around

  • Tolga Station - 29 min drive
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yungaburra Whistle Stop Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Gallo Dairyland - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Nick's Restaurant & Yodeller's Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Kiestone Kafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Peeramon Hotel - ‬19 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.

Park your boat on the dock and enjoy the sunsets

Located on the banks of Lake Tinaroo, the Ski Shack is a newly built spacious absolute lake front holiday home with 5 bedrooms, 5 flat-screen TV's and a fully equipped kitchen with two ovens, induction cooktop, a microwave, smeg coffee machine, bar fridge, wine fridge and a large double French door fridge. The butlers pantry hides the clutter and provides an extra sink.

The open plan main living area boasts 4 metre high ceilings and stacking sliding doors opens the entire width of building onto a covered balcony with 180 degree views of the lake. A large fireplace in the living area and a fire pit on the lakefront lawn are added bonuses. The balcony is equipped with a kettle bbq and 4 burner bbq grill, with outdoor and indoor dining option and motorised screens for added privacy.

There is a boat ramp at the front of the home and your own private dock to tie a boat to for the duration of your stay. If you don't have a boat, the property comes with a paddle board and life jackets to get you on the water - bring a fishing rod and you might get a barramundi fishing from the dock.

The property has 3 bedroom suites with ensuites, The main bedroom has a large bath, walk in shower and double vanities, and all have 55 inch televisions.

The property has 2 bunkrooms for the children that sleep a total of 8.
All bedrooms have reverse cycle air-conditioning and ceiling fans

There is a separate TV room with huge sofas for movie and games nights. there is a separate games room with a pool table, darts board, 65 inch TV and another double fridge, just in case you need more fridge space. The kids will either be in the water, in the games room, or playing basketball in the back yard.

The nearest shops are in Yunguburra, about a 10 minute drive, but once you arrive you are unlikely to want to leave.

The nearest airport is Cairns Airport, 71 km from The Ski Shack - Lake Tinaroo.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen, 4 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and an ironing board.

Property manager

Martin

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 22

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

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 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: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 22

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.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Barrine, close to Crater Lakes National Park, Lake Barrine, and Freemans Forest Private Nature Reserve. You'll also find Lake Eacham and Tinaroo Dam nearby.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

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

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

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

Is Park your boat on the dock and enjoy the sunsets good for couples?

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

Does Park your boat on the dock and enjoy the sunsets have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

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

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

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

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS), which is about 27.6 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Park your boat on the dock and enjoy the sunsets?

Yes, every accommodation at Park your boat on the dock and enjoy the sunsets comes with a balcony.

Park your boat on the dock and enjoy the sunsets Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Large family

This was a great residence for us we have a large family of young adults and the younger ones being teenagers. Everyone had something to do. The pool table was amazing. We want to book again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful weekend

Beautiful weekend away lake side. The house and facilities are pristine. The only fault was the outdoor blinds not working so we could not roll them up when sitting on the veranda. This did not impact on our weekend however and we will def book this house again .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo K.

Liked: Cleanliness

60th birthday

We are a family group staying at the property for a 60th birthday. 9 adults and 5 kids aged 9 months to 6 yesrs old. The house was excellent and accomodated all of us very well. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024