Hervey Bay, known as the Whale Watch Capital of the world, is a shining jewel in the crown of Queensland, Australia. The charming town is just three-and-a-half hours’ drive away from the famous city Brisbane. You can also take a short 45 minutes’ flight from the city of Brisbane. Hervey Bay has typical subtropical weather, perfect for a vacation, especially during the winter months. Rainfall is low in this area, and you can enjoy glorious sunshine throughout the year. You can also visit this town during the summer. Check out some of the best Stayz accommodations in Hervey Bay, Australia, below.
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1. LazeeDaze in Hervey Bay (from USD 86)
Just because you want an exquisite vacation doesn’t immediately mean that you need to pay a steep amount. LazeeDaze is a wonderful and cheap holiday accommodation in Hervey Bay, especially with the number of people it can lodge as well as the amenities it comes with. This pet-friendly property is also just a short walk from the beach, though be sure to ask the host which beaches are also dog-friendly.
Recently renovated, the home features a fully fenced yard where your dog can run around and play while you enjoy the warm sunshine. There’s also a laundry area in the home so you can easily wash your swimwear and have it dry for the next trip to the shore.
Urangan, Queensland, Australia
2. Picturesque beach house with a private pool (from USD 337)
If you’re traveling as a large group, this home accommodating 12 guests is perfect for your sunny holiday in Hervey Bay. Play and relax in the large lawn, or take a dip in the pool if you prefer a swim.
The beach is just a short walk from the rental holiday house in Hervey Bay. Visit Reef World Aquarium if you want to meet the native marine life and try other things to do such as visiting the local museum.
Torquay, Queensland, Australia
3. Humble home at Hervey Bay
The charming house is located in a quiet street, a short walk away from the beaches of Hervey Bay. The house has three bedrooms, with queen-sized beds and single beds. It is actually a duplex, which can accommodate a group of six people. There is a charming living area, with grand windows allowing lots of natural sunlight. The equipped kitchen and dining area are located in one corner of the living area.
Accommodates: 6
Minimum Nights: 3
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
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comfortable and spacious homethe only thing missing is internetmost of the necessities were providedhad everything we neededthe beds were comfortable and the house had everything we wantedHost:
lovely to have our dog with usthe advertising was accurateall electrical equipment worked that we tried and was lovely to have a bbq toowe liked the house , it met our needsit was close to everything plenty of room for all of us better than any motel love love love itRead more reviewsLocation:
close to beach, shops & lovely walksquiet but not too far from everythingit is well appointed and in a great location close to urangan pierour lab loved the safe and secure backyardgreat location
4. Spacious brick house
The charming brick house comes with a big courtyard with lots of greenery. There are four bedrooms with queen-sized beds for accommodating a group of seven. The charming living room is bright, and the dining area comes with a view. There is a covered patio, with dining and barbeque facilities. The cozy Stayz property in Hervey Bay is pet-friendly, and it is also located very close to one of the best dog-friendly beaches in the area.
Accommodates: 7
Minimum Nights: 3
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
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the home itself is in immaculate orderhouse is airconed for those that dont want to enjoy the heatvery comfortable home away from homethe ability to have pets in the house was the icing on the cake for what was an excellent property with everything providedthe location was ideal ie to the water, fish co-op and shoppingCleanliness:
the house was extremely clean and very inviting and the dogs loved the large yardgreat property for dogs and humans, clean and well equippedclean & comfortableHost:
handy location and close to marina and dog friendly beachesthey did however make lots of new doggie friends theregreat for relaxing and spending time with dogsquiet but convenient for all areas of hervey baythe outdoor entertainment area and bbq was private and well appointed for cooking etcRead more reviewsLocation:
short walk to the beach, great location in general, quiet areathe property was spotless and well looked afterthanks to the landlordsour two bedlington terriers settled in immediately although being elderly dogs, found it a bit far to walk to the nearest dog beach hence we had to take them in the car all the timereally good place every thing you need
5. The family house in an unspoiled beach
This is a family house located in a long stretch of unspoiled shore by Hervey Bay. The beachfront rental house is a large three-bedroom house which can accommodate a group of six. There is a large living room, with dining area with a view. There is also a charming deck on the upper floor of the house, with another dining area along with the surrounding view. There is a small but well-equipped kitchen in the house for preparing your meals.
Accommodates: 6
Minimum Nights: 3
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we drove to the beach parking at the playgroundIf you are after simple and affordable right on the beachOur small Maltese certainly wouldn't have spent the night on that verandah - it was 1 degree overnight Ants in the kitchen everywhereWe were a little disappointed that to go in the water at high tidethe bedrooms were spacious and comfortable Well equipt kitchen lovely dining spaces both in and out of doorsCleanliness:
The house was very cleanVery comfortable clean and inviting home with everything we neededHost:
at all Very run down and dirtyGreat location property furniture and appliances run down or not working eYou walk out the back door and straight on to the beachbut all in all these were minorI feel the dog enjoyed the week the most - all that beach and new friends to meetRead more reviewsLocation:
Puppies still exhausted from all the beach runningThe house has a lovely relaxing feel about itGreat location House very well presented and right on the beachA fantastic property and locationA lovely beach escape for you and your fur-babies In a fantastic location backing onto a quiet beach in a cute small town
6. Stay by the water park (from USD 107)
The Pialba Beach House is located very close to a free water park. It is just four minutes away from the beach. There is a covered patio in front of the house, which offers excellent views of the surroundings. There are altogether two bedrooms with queen-sized beds, which can accommodate a group of five. The living room is spacious, with dining arrangements and a modern kitchen. The yard has a charming outdoor seating arrangement with barbeque facilities.
Pialba, Queensland, Australia
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this little place was absolutely fantastic, super clean and comfortable, everything you could want was available at an amazing pricefences were in perfect condition and yes the house is an older home but oh so comfortable and the master bed was a joy to sleep in, no restless nights sleeping on itgreat location as you can walk down to the hustle and bustle of the water park and shops if you choose but relaxing on the front patio with a cold drink enjoying the view and sea breezes was just d...it was really special to be able to take our little dog, and she really enjoyed her walks on the beach, as did wethis is the second time that we have stayed at karabill with our border collie spencer and it just keeps getting betterCleanliness:
house clean and well locatedHost:
karen was so helpful in answering any queries we had before bookingclean and tidy older residence with all amenities and great enclosed yard for petslovely trees around house bringing in all the rainbow lorikeet'sgood location, great value, nice and clean and well appointedkaren the owner was fantastic to deal with right from the word go, fantastic communication and so helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
good locationvery close to shops etcgreat location good pricethe house is just a very short walk to the beach, you can see it from the porcholder rental but in great location with nice neighbours
7. A glorious beachfront abode
This beach house is located on the Hervey Bay town of Toogoom. The luxurious beachfront house is located just in front of a tranquil beach, which is stretched for miles. The two-storied house is designed to fit the need of a large group. The best part of the house is definitely the living room with wrap around glass windows, which provides excellent views of the garden. The house has altogether four bedrooms, which can accommodate a group of eight. The dining area also comes with a view, with a spacious modern kitchen. The pool is located on the back side of the house, with deck chairs to enjoy the sun.
38 Shellcot Street
8. Ultimate retreat with vintage interior
This property features a charming vintage interior, with timber floors. The neighborhood is charming too and full of greenery. The house has a long living room, with leather couches and dining area. The kitchen stands independently, with all modern amenities. The house has altogether three bedrooms, with the capacity of accommodating eight people at a time.
9. Holiday cottage with the view of water
The renovated cottage is located just opposite to the sea. The patio and some other areas of the cottage provide excellent views of the water. The charming patio opens in a charming and living room, with black leather sofa and equipped kitchen. The cottage has altogether two bedrooms with queen-sized beds and bunk beds, which can accommodate a group of five. A two-boat ramp is located very close to the cottage. A secluded beach is located close, connected to a playground and picnic facilities with barbeque.
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we stayed here with 3 small childrencottage was comfortable and spotless with stunning water views and a great poolthe wine and flowers were lovely and we really thought it was a special find that we will definitely return to againalso loved the special touches like the nice bottle of winethe property was well cared for and the cottage was cozyCleanliness:
very clean and tidylovely cottage, very homely, unmatchable outlook over hervey bayvery neat and tidy, extremely accurate pictures on websitethe house was everything we expected and very neat and tidyloved the water views and the island viewsHost:
thanks for helping make a great holiday in hervey baywent whale watching and did the fraser island flightsthis was a good break for the two of us and our small dog, the house is great for a holiday and close to every thing with a walking track to stroll along and enjoy the seaside,thanks for our holida...we are already planning next visitwe had a wonderful timeRead more reviewsLocation:
(2 pushbikes provided),and "gatakers bay"fabulous position, close to bike pathswe loved the location - easy access to the park, beaches and bike pathsi am looking forward to returning the this lovely cottage soonthe location was in a quiet street with beautiful sea views and we had great fun exploring the rock pools below
10. A stunner by the bay
The large two-storied family house is located close to the beach, shops and other important facilities. The grand house has two spacious living areas, with chic leather couches and living area. The kitchen is located in a corner, with modern appliances. There are altogether six bedrooms, with assorted beds for a group of eleven. The house has a charming patio, with sitting arrangements and barbeque facilities. You can stay with your pets, but cannot party here.
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comfy bedsvery very comfortable bedsthe large garage was great for protecting the car and there was plenty of room for the boat as wellhouse was roomy and has 3 bathroomseverything at the house that was required, it was as the pictures in the advertising showedCleanliness:
everything super clean and freshthe house was delightful however both garbage bins were full and had not been taken out and the dishwasher was full but wasn't turned on therefore the food was stuck to plates and utensilsproperty was well maintained and very cleanHost:
house is amazingly big and great to have yard for kids to playwe had a boat and a classic car with usvery enjoyable family timethe house was perfect for our needs and the hosts could not have been more accommodatinglovely shade trees and large covered areaRead more reviewsLocation:
as it is pretty central it was never too far to go anywhereeasy walk to the beach and close to shops, cafes and restaurantschildren and dogs had a great area to rompgreat location, close to everything you needplenty of space for 2 families and walking distance to beach and shops
11. A charming beach house
The charming newly renovated house is located on the Esplanade of Urangan. The charming house offers an excellent glimpse of the sea from many corners of this house. The beach is located close to the house, so are some of the great fishing spots. The living room is attached to the charming dining area, located just beside an equipped kitchen. The grand kitchen comes with a view, with a separate cozy dining area. The house has altogether three bedrooms with assorted beds, which can accommodate a group of seven. There is a fenced yard, where you can enjoy the charm of the outdoors.
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lovely comfortable housefrom the moment i unlocked the front door it felt like homeyou can sit on the wonderfull deck overlooking the bay while sipping on the complimentary wine, courtesy of the hostsold style with up to date renovations to ensure a relaxed & comfortable stayfoxtel is supplied on a big screen tv and the beds are super comfortable with high quality beddingCleanliness:
the house was clean and tidyHost:
colleen was also a great host answering questions very promptlyloved this house, great that we could also have our dog with us!the house is a lovely old queenslander but could do with some tlc and maintenancewe did not need to communicate with our hosts while tg there , but the set up emails were so lovely and welcoming and lola certainly appreciated the bowl of water ready for her arrival (we were imp...Read more reviewsLocation:
the dogs loved itgreat locationjust a great experience from beginning to end, great location, just feels like home away from homethe house is right across the road from the beach and a 24hr off leash beach is less than 2min walk away - just perfect for holidaying with your dogour stella had the best time swimming at the off leash beach diretly opposite and exploring in the huge secure yard
12. The charming riverfront retreat
The lavish riverfront retreat is designed to accommodate a large group of travelers and their pets. The house has an indoor as well as an outdoor pool. The outdoor pool has a charming deck to enjoy the sun, along with the view of the river. The large living area comes with a pool table and home theatre for your entertainment. The house has altogether six bedrooms with plenty of beds which can accommodate a group of 24 people. The well-equipped kitchen has modern appliances and bar stools. The dining area welcomes 12 people at a time, with an excellent view of outdoors. There is a charming deck till the river, the dining deck area has barbeque facilities.
Accommodates: 24
Minimum Nights: 3
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
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the house is neat, spacious with plenty of room to relaxeverything was provided and karen was so easy to deal withthe entertainers kitchen is amazing and fully equipped with plenty of fridges and freezersthe property was large enough to accommodate everyone's activities and we never felt cramped or on top of each otherthe pool & spa were a definite favourite and the kids made good use of the playground, volley ball court and cricket pitchCleanliness:
there was plenty to do with the indoor spa, fishing pontoon, cricket pitch and volleyball netHost:
fishing and jet ski, billiards, indoor out door bar areas, spa and pool sidethe owners have been great and really communicative with any questions we had, and have overall really enjoyed how easy and stress free this experience has been staying at this wonderful house in p...the facilities catered to all ages and tastes, with heaps to do and excellent facilities for all family unitsi was in contact with karen (owner) a couple of times before and during our stay and she was excellent to deal with - nothing was too much troubletoo much fun by all the staff from ray whiteRead more reviewsLocation:
brilliant staff xmas party away from the world and loads of fun and things to doloved the little private jetty, kids area, pool area and fire pitwe took the boat which was easy to launch from the onsite boat ramp and tied it up to the pontoon which gave us easy access to it all weekendfun is the best way to describe this housewe squeezed in a few games of pool and took advantage of the big screen & sound system for some relaxed tunes as we kicked back on the deck
The city of Augustus John Hervey
The beautiful town in the Fraser Coast Region is just midway between the mainland Queensland and Fraser Island. The town is named after Augustus John Hervey, a naval officer who was also the Earl of Bristol. Like many other parts of Australia, this part also holds the history of the indigenous Butchulla people.
In one word, this town has everything you can look for in a vacation. Fur parents also have pet-friendly Airbnbs that can suit the needs of their furry family members. So take a trip to Australia and book one of these Stayz accommodations to spend a cozy holiday in Hervey Bay.
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