Located just off the southeastern Queensland coast of Australia, Fraser Island is the world’s largest sand island that has an area of approximately 1,840 square kilometers (184000 hectares). As nature would have it, the sand has accumulated over thousands of year and also contains a form of fungi that can be absorbed as nutrients by plants. This has led to the growth of lush rainforests, mangrove swamps and eucalyptus woodland. In turn, this has allowed animal life to flourish on the island. It is no small wonder that Fraser Island was listed as a World Heritage site in 1992. If you’re planning a trip to this beautiful island, take a look at our list of homely and comfortable Stayz accommodations in Fraser Island, Australia, that you can relax in.
1. Fraser Island classic beach house (from USD 136)
If you are traveling in a large group of 10, do consider this eco-friendly beach house that is just a minute away from the beach and is also near other tourist attractions. Centrally located in Happy Valley, this open-concept home is designed to allow sea breezes to flow through the house seamlessly. There are five bedrooms in total, of which three can be found upstairs and two are downstairs. Bedding items such as pillows and blankets are provided, but guests are reminded to bring their own linens. There is also a fully equipped kitchen and an external gas barbecue for you to cook meals. Do note that the minimum stay is at least four nights.
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there is a large table upstairs and downstairs which was great to be upstairs or down depending on how we feltone of the best surprise was the houseeverything we needed was providedthe only thing that was a bit of a down side was the neighbourthere is now a second bathroom, more bedrooms and a large deck, better cooking facilities and moreCleanliness:
everything was there and it was lovely and cleanit was very clean and comfortablehowever the house was clean and tidy and easily accommodated our two familiesthe place was clean, comfortable and ready with everything we neededwe had 10 people there and it worked out perfectly with the 2 bathrooms and the way the bedrooms are set upHost:
absolutely love happy valleyjohn was so good to deal withnot only was the house wonderful, the owner john was also very kind and helpfulthe owner john was also very helpful and responded quickly to all emailsvery friendly and prompt with his responses when i emailed himRead more reviewsLocation:
the 24 hour unrestricted power was also a godsendthere were no rocks or loose sand to navigateit is in a convenient location and within a dingo deterrent fencethe short walk onto the beach was a bonus and the views were breathtakingit is very well appointed, close to the beach and shops
2. Oceanfront retreat (from USD 678)
Traveling in a group of more than 14 people but still want to under the same roof? Then this massive beachfront house at Kingfisher Bay Resort is perfect for you. Not only do you have the beach right at your doorstep, but you would also have stunning views of the oceans in each of the bedrooms. There is a full-length veranda that comes with an outdoor barbecue grill and a dining area where you and your loved ones can enjoy a meal while admiring the sunset. You will also have free access to the resort’s facilities, which are just a convenient stroll away.
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lots of room and overlooking the waterthe deck was a bonusthe house was perfect for everyone (ages ranging from 22 months to 57 years) with a wonderful communal dining/lounge area adjacent to the kitchen offering plenty of room for us to prepare mealseating breakfasts on the expansive decking areas overlooking the beach was a real treat, especially when the kookaburras came to join us!the bedrooms were large with amazing views, comfortable beds...plenty of fridge/ freezer room to bring all your supplies with youCleanliness:
great views of the oceanwe loved the opportunity to self-cater most nights but with the option to use the resort facilities, tooHost:
excellent house to bring the family togetherfriendly kookaburra visited daily and the resident goannas are always around for you to watchmore than comfortably housed 3 families of 4from my first interaction with pete over email exchanges i knew our extended family holiday on fraser island was going to be incrediblepete was always there to answer any questions and share some great tips about preparing for, and enjoying, our time in his home nestled at the edge of kingfisher bay resortRead more reviewsLocation:
quiet, relaxing and peaceful locationfrom the amazing beachside position to the high standard of the house we had a great 3 nights heresunsets on the beach, whale watching, exploring locally and 4 wheel driving up to the champagne pools, eli creek, lake mckenzie and central station topped off an incredible 5 nightseasy access to the beachbeautiful and well maintained
3. Waiuta Retreat (from USD 508)
The first thing you notice about Waiuta Retreat is that it is ideally located on the oceanview side of the road, which means you have undisturbed picturesque moments of the sunrises and sunsets. This two-story house has five bedrooms that can occupy more than 10 people. There are also two separate living areas, so there is plenty of space to move around. After a long day of activities, you can take a nap on the beach chair in the outdoor veranda and pop open a bottle of wine with your loved ones, and chill in the outdoor dining area.
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it is nice to be able to use the facilities at kingfisher bay although the pool was too cold to use due to it being a winter staybeds were comfy and plenty of blanketskitchen was well equippedthe owners also offered us the use of a christmas tree, the kids had a ball putting that upthe upper deck was very relaxingCleanliness:
beautiful views of the ocean and sunsetbeautiful property, catered for everything, large entertaining and had excellent views of nature and the oceanthe house was clean and beds comfortablethe house had everythingHost:
relaxing holidaywe lucked out with great winter weathercomfortable family home to make ever lasting memoriesthe only suggestion forvtines like this that would have been helpful to us would be a dryer as was hard to get anything dry being so wet but probably unusual weather circumstancesthe only thing i will say as a negative we're the many many rules / instructions in the arrival email, house guide at the property and the many laminated signs everywhereRead more reviewsLocation:
regards sandrawe were 3 families staying and had ample room to spread out in the housethe verandah is a very nice area to sit and socialisethe location is nice in the resort and very quietthank you for an amazing stay! the house has everything you need and a great location to retreat to
4. The Happy House (from USD 307)
Finding this accommodation is not difficult, as it is located near the entrance of Happy Valley. The spacious family house can fit up to three or four couples and eight or more small children. You will find almost everything you need in this house, such as a fully equipped kitchen and laundry appliances. If you love making pizza, you can find a wood fire pizza oven in the backyard for your usage! Be sure to bring your own bag of milled wood as this is not provided. Do note that you are required to do a thorough clean up of the house before your departure.
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the smoke alarms went off during the night with nothing turned on and that happen a couple of time during our 5 night staylooking forward to booking againthe house was spacious for a group with the large deck at the front being a great space to enjoyclean, tidy and well stocked with cleaning products and kitchen basicsthe house fits the descriptionCleanliness:
great location clean and plenty of room for us allabsolutely loved it leah was a pleasure to deal withhouse was spacious ,clean and had everything you neededHost:
the large deck was where the family hung out and had the most relaxing family timewe were very happy at the happy house xedxb8x81xedxb8x81 leah was always quick to reply to our enquires and helpful xedxb8x8ahappy house was perfect for our first trip to fraser with the extended family! the communication with leah and rod couldn't have been easierthe outside deck was big enough for us all, great entertaining spacethis was our first visit to fraser and very thankful for the happy houseRead more reviewsLocation:
the location of the property is very handyvery well equipped with lots of essentialswith a set of parents in each of these rooms a "hole in the wall" wasn't idealhappy valley is the perfect location and the kids had a ball running aroundthe property is an old house that needs some updating
5. Salty Towers: three-bedroom pole home (from USD 184)
Located at Happy Valley on the eastern side of Fraser Island, this three-bedroom pole home is central to most island attractions and the surf beach. Fit for a large family or two small families, each bedroom on the main level has a queen-sized bed while the loft has six single beds. The lounge and deck have spectacular views of the ocean and the stars in the night sky. There are also cooking equipment like a stove oven and gas barbecue for you to whip up some meals. The Fraser Island Retreat is also a short walk away; you’ll find a shop, a bar and a bistro here. Do note that the power sockets in the house are suitable for laptop or phone chargers. Please do not bring your own hairdryer. Also, you are required to bring your own linens.
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felt like home at fraser islandbeautiful view from the verandah of the oceanplenty of room and wonderful deck with bbqcheck in was easy and the view of the ocean was amazing to wake up tothe highlight of the trip for the wives was being able to watch whales play for the loungeHost:
very good overallamazing house with everything you needthe house had all the necessary amenities and a nice central locationgreat houseRead more reviewsLocation:
good location with short drive to the beach and close to beach attractions for the kidskids loved the loft and the big kids enjoyed great views and the locationspacious house for 10 adults and a great location!lovely open plan with plenty of room both inside and outside to enjoy staying in big groupswas quite hot particularly upstairs but that comes with the summer in australia
6. Lil's Place (from USD 186)
This two-story accommodation located in Happy Valley is perfect for groups of 10 people and is supplied with a solar power generator. There are four bedrooms and a large entertainment area that has a gas barbecue grill and dining area. Do note that you are required to bring your own linen, blankets and towels as they are not provided. Additionally, the house requires guests to do a thorough clean-up before departure. Failure to do so might result in a bond deduction, so be sure to seek clarification from the property managers if you have any doubts.
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beds were comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed to whip up mealswe stayed across the christmas period as a family of 6 (all adults)very well equipped kitchencomfortable place to lie our heads every night after a big day of exploringwe have no hesitation in recommending lil's place to anyone looking for a relaxing break on fraser islandHost:
we got the two houses next door to each other and had a wonderful timewouldn't know that the house only ran on solar powerthe house has been renovated since our last stay and the owners have done an awesome jobwe love it in happy valley and the new upgrades to the house just make it even betterbig eating areasRead more reviewsLocation:
nothing left to chancethe new outdoor area is great, we spent every night outside relaxingthe house had everything we needed to relax after a day of exploring the islandshop was just walking distance, house isnt very "kid friendly" but overall was good to go back at the end of the day for a nice shower and bedcentral location, house had everything we needed , would go back again
7. High Point House (from USD 716)
This modern and architecturally designed house has expansive views of the surrounding bushland and over the sandy straits. This vacation rental has a fully equipped kitchen, a lounge with a gas fireplace, a spacious veranda and a two car garage that are big enough to fit in a large boat. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can even catch your own dinner off the jetty or take a stroll through the neighboring bushlands in the national park.
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views were great house setout was excellent plenty of roomthe beds were extremely comfortable and there was plenty of space for our 2 family’sthe house is simply awesome with plenty of room and space for allCleanliness:
clean neat and family friendlythe house was very clean and well presented on arrivalthe house was very clean and well set upand was beautiful and cleanit was perfectly cleanHost:
the owner was helpful and very accommodatingthe owner is extremely helpful and promptly responds to any questionswith the most welcoming owners that are accommodating and so helpful in every wayplace is second to none and the owner was very friendly and helpfulthe check in process could not of been easier and the owner was great to deal withRead more reviewsLocation:
lovely location great spacious house
8. Satinay Villa 622 (from USD 208)
This spacious two-bedroom villa located at Kingfisher Bay resort offers both fun and privacy for a small family or a couple. The accommodation is near resort facilities such as restaurants, a swimming pool and the general store. It is also a short walk to the beach where you can catch gorgeous sunsets in the distance. The villa also comes with a fully equipped kitchen and a small laundry area with a washer and dryer.
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it was quiet and relaxingon the island & activities before you arrive because the resort isn't very helpfulit's a comfortable, easy to access villa with all the amenities you need to self catervery well equipped for island accommodation, especially in the kitchen and even the linen included a facewasherthe only negative is that the air conditioner is on a 3 hour auto shutdown timer (minor issue in the cooler months)Cleanliness:
the villa is clean with everything we neededproperty was very clean and tidy and well maintainedclean and comfortable* very clean and tidy; everything is in good working orderbeds were very comfortable and the villa was very clean and well set outHost:
* owner is very helpful and responsive to communicationour family had a wonderful holidayvery nice villaend villa, therefore only one neighbourplease research infoRead more reviewsLocation:
easy access to 4wd tracks and parking outside villathe villa was close to the main reception and shopsgreat position within walking distance of resort facilities* two adjacent parking bays that can be easily seen from within the villawe had minor issues with toilet leaking which we reported but had not been fixed before we left
9. Banksia Villa 32
Set amongst the Australian bushland within the Fraser Island National Park, the fully self-contained Banksia Villa 32 is considered one of the best villas in the Kingfisher Bay Resort. It features three bedrooms, a modern kitchen, a spacious living room and a laundry area. Full use of the resort facilities is included in the booking. Do note that this particular accommodation is very much in demand so be sure to make a secured booking fast.
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all the utilities (kitchen and laundry) were greatkitchen was stocked with all utensils etc that you needaccommodated ourfamily group of 7 with plenty of room for everyoneyou feel as if you areliving in a subtropical treehouse when you relax on the private deck,watching the kookaburras watching you) tastefully appointed, ac available in the livingroom, and everybody reported their beds were comfyHost:
very nice cabinonly problem was no potato masher or whiskloved all the glasses and very comfy bedswe had 70 guests at kingfisher for a wedding, everyone said our villa was the best, so private but close to all the facilitiesthe unit could do with a good spring clean, lots of cob webs everywhere and sandy floorsRead more reviewsLocation:
comfy lounge and lots of seatinglovely position in bush surroundsall the comforts of home nestled in an amazing locationa short stroll down the hill to restaurants, pool or jetty for amazing sunsetstake amoment to enjoy the fraser themed artwork
10. Great house in superb location
This modern two-story house can occupy up to 10 people and it is a short walk away from Kingfisher Bay Resort. There are three spacious bedrooms upstairs and each comes with a queen-sized bed. The main bedroom comes with an ensuite bathroom that is equipped with a double shower and spa. You can also find a games room that comes with a double sofa bed and a toilet downstairs. There is a fully equipped kitchen, a deck with barbecue facilities and a rumpus room with a pool table for your entertainment. Do note also that the air conditioner in this accommodation is coin-operated as the owner would like to keep the guest price down. You are welcome to pay as you use.
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everything on the resort was very accessibleplenty of car park spaces and kevin was really helpful with our enquiriesthis is the place to stay on fraser island! the house is situated in a prime spot - house is spacious, modern, immaculate and has everything you could need - the owners kevin and sandy are the love...access to resort amenities was greatgreat place, enjoyed the pool table and plenty of space for everyone to sit downCleanliness:
clean and tidythe house is lovely, relatively new and modernthe home was brilliant and we really enjoyed our stay! it was spacious, clean, homely and fairly easy to findcan't beat hot shower after a long day of sand and surfperfect home for 2 families! the home was very clean and the bedding was very comfortableHost:
kevin was a wealth of information and we found him very easy to do business withwe watched him foraging from the deck most daysthanks kevin for all your advice and info about the island, hope to book again soonthe kids loves the spa bath and the visiting goanna that came outside the house every morningkevin was very knowledgable of the island and even gave us a few pointers beforehand to help us out as it was first fraser trip for us (definitely not last) thank you for sharing your houseRead more reviewsLocation:
the kingfischer area has many shops / bars / restaurants and pools which we utilisedthere's also a bush walking track to the resortwe had easy access to the jetty for fishing and the tennis courts were within walking distanceits close to the main attractions, great fishing off the jetty and a stones throw to kingfisher bay resortthere's a beautiful giant goanna who hangs around the neighbourhood
Tucked away in a sandy and tropical paradise
As you might have noticed by now, most of the accommodations on Fraser Island are eco-friendly and self-sustaining. This is a testament to the natural wonders that reside on the island. We are sure you will find plenty of unperturbed respite while holidaying here.
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