Mum's getaway weekend

What a beautiful spot for a group of friends to get together for a weekend. A lovely, well equipped house. Will definitely be booking again.

5/5  Robyn February 2024

*****

What a wonderful quiet little gem!

I wanted to visit my family in Donnybrook and was so thrilled to find this. On arriving it was a very stifling day, however the aircon in the bedrooms and living rooms quickly cooled the rooms to a lovely 23 degrees. The house was spotless and filled with thoughtful ideas, condiments, (even milk) basic cooking needs, plenty of great cookware/appliances, lots of books and games for children and adult, room to spread out…. a cosy media room which my grandson adored and even video games. There were Kayaks for visiting the bay with life jackets for young and old but we really enjoyed the very clean pool. A great length of shallow area for youngsters before dropping to deeper end made it perfect for a family swim. The hosts are lovely and there is plenty of convenience nearby. We had prawns from the local trawler and My son went fishing in his boat and bought us back some lovely Snapper for dinner. Highly recommend for a quiet getaway at such a reasonable tariff. Very happy, thank you.  

5/5 Jennifer January 2024  

*****

Relaxing Weekend

Lovely home that was very clean and tidy. Would highly recommend checking in for a nice quiet and relaxing weekend. Close to the jetty and local bowls club with plenty of things to keep the kids entertained. Beds were very comfortable and there were plenty of added little things by the host, including milk, cereals and little spreads for toast. Thank you for being such a great host Kylie.

5/5  Gabrielle January 2024

*****

Cozy and quiet

Very enjoyable stay. Cute place. Has an old timey feel on a quiet road. Drove a short way to enjoy Woorim beach on Bribie island. Great stay overall!

5/5  Matt  December 2023

*****

*****

Secret spot at Donnybrook

Had a very relaxing time. Plenty of games, fishing, swimming. We found the secret little local jetty, and the kids just kept wanting to go there. Kylie is very helpful and obliging.

5/5 Kim September 2023

*****

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Family stay

The stay was great short walk to shop and boat ramp the kids liked the pool the week was a great get away for the family.

5/5 Tracey September 2023 

*****

Awesome place in an amazing location.

5/5  Stephen July 2023 

*****

The perfect family retreat.

This is a beautiful home, and extremely well equipped for a holiday stay.

Very comfortable, and clean! Photos do not do justice :) We look forward to returning on our next trip!

5/5  Cameron May 2023

*****

Awesome House

This was an awesome house to stay in, even with a larger group. It was bigger and better than the current photos show, would recommend and will stay again!

5/5  Micheal January 2023

*****

Peace and Serenity

This property is so much more than the pictures show. There is room for all with a range of activities to suit everyone. The furniture is comfortable, the kitchen well stocked with just about everything you need.  The pool was well loved by the younger ones, but the weather was a little cool for prolonged use. The owners are lovely and so helpful.                              

Thank you, Kylie, for sharing your house with us for 2 weeks.

Would recommend and visit again!

5/5  Christine March/April 2023

*****

Lovely break

Lovely house. Lovely area to relax. Thank you very much.

5/5 Gary and Joanne May 2023

*****

Lovely stay

Had a lovely time. Swimming pool and kayaks were perfect. Property was spacious and well equipped.

 5/5  Chris January 2023

*****

Very relaxing getaway

We found the house roomy and suited all our needs. Very relaxing and quiet. The Local residents are extremely friendly and happy to help if needed. Great family holiday if you are prepared to travel to activities or just lounge around.

5/5  Angela January 2023

*****

Catching up time - friends for 20 years!

We really enjoyed our stay in Donnybrook. The house had everything we needed, and more, for a relaxed couple of days of friendship catchup. The weather was perfect for sitting under the cabana on Saturday afternoon, a bit too cold for a swim though! The owner was very easily contactable and very accommodating.

Donnybrook is a bit out of the way, but perfect for us! Thank you :-)

 5/5  Cheryl September 2022

*****

Best place to relax

Our stay at Donnybrook Retreat was great. The house had everything you needed, the entertainment room kept the children occupied and had we have had lovely weather the pool I am sure would have been used.

5/5  Yvonne August 2022

*****

We had a great time at Donnybrook Retreat

Clean, comfortable and spacious. Though the weather was not so good during our stay, we had no problem as there are plenty of things to enjoy. We had such a good time. Awesome host and very responsive.

5/5  Sherry April 2022 

***** 

Welcome to the Donnybrook Retreat!

Here are our:

HOUSE RULES

THIS IS NOT A PARTY HOUSE EVER

• SORRY! NO PARTIES, NO PETS. NO EXCEPTIONS!
• DO NOT INVITE ADDITIONAL GUESTS TO STAY AT THE PROPERTY DUE TO SAFETY REGULATIONS.
• PLEASE RESPECT OUR NEIGHBOURS AND KEEP NOISE TO A MINIMUM AFTER 10PM.
• THERE ARE LIVE SECURITY CAMERAS ON THE PROPERTY FOR THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF THE PROPERTY AND YOUR STAY.
• NO FIRE PITS ALLOWED ON THE PROPERTY AT ANY TIME. SORRY!

CHILDREN

• MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT AT ALL TIMES WHEN IN THE POOL AREA.
• WE HAVE PROVIDED BOOKS AND GAMES, PLEASE ENSURE THESE ARE PUT AWAY PROPERLY AND ALL PIECES ARE PRESENT AND INTACT.
• PLEASE ENSURE SMALL CHILDREN DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO SMALL PLAYING PARTS AS THESE COULD BE CHOKING HAZARDS – CURRENTLY THEY ARE ON THE SHELF TOO HIGH FOR A TODDLER.
• PLEASE ENSURE ALL PENCILS, CHALKS AND COLOURING BOOKS ARE PUT AWAY AND FEEL FREE TO TAKE YOUR CHILD’S ART WORKS WITH YOU.
• WE HAVE PROVIDED PLASTIC PLATES AND CUPS FOR LITTLE CHILDREN, THESE ARE LOCATED 2^ND DRAW IN KITCHEN. 

POOL RULES

• THE POOL GATE KEY IS HANGING UP BY KITCHEN WATER HEATER, PLEASE LOCK GATE AND PUT KEY BACK AFTER USE EVERYTIME.
• NO GLASS IN THE POOL AREA AT ANYTIME.
• NO DIVING IN POOL AND NO BOMBYING AS POOL IS NOT DEEP ENOUGH.
• NO FOOD IN POOL AREA.
• THE POOL TOWELS ARE IN THE TALL BOY ON THE LANDING UPSTAIRS.
• NO SMOKING IN POOL AREA.

SMOKING

• NO SMOKING IN HOUSE AT ALL! NO EXCEPTIONS!
• ASHSTRAYS HAVE BEEN PROVIDED OUTSIDE IF YOU WISH TO SMOKE.
• PLEASE ENSURE THEY ARE EMPTY AND CLEANED UPON YOUR DEPARTURE.
• NO SMOKING IN POOL AREA.
• DO NOT USE ANY OF THE CROCKERY OR PLASTIC PLATES AS AN ASHTRAY THAT’S JUST GROSS. PICK UP ANY BUTTS LYING AROUND TO AVOID FEES,

FISHING

• PLEASE ENSURE ALL FISH ARE CLEANED ETC OFF THE PROPERTY – THERE ARE BINS AVAILABLE AT THE BOAT RAMP FOR ALL THE YUCKY STUFF.

KAYAKS

• PLEASE ENSURE YOU USE THE LIFE JACKETS PROVIDED THERE ARE TWO ADULT AND TWO CHILDRENS AVAILALABLE, 
• CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT AT ALL TIMES.
• KAYAKS ARE FOR ONE PERSON ONLY, SO DO NOT OVERLOAD AS THIS COULD RESULT IN A SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
• WITH THE HUGE TIDE VARIENCES IN DONNYBROOK QUEENSLAND, IT CAN BE BECOME QUITE DANGEROUS QUITE QUICKLY FOR A YOUNG PERSON AS THE MUD CAN BE DEEP AND SUCKY.
• USE OF KAYAKS IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USERS AND OR IN A CHILD/REN CASE THE ADULT RESPONSIBLE FOR SAID CHILD/REN.
• USE OF EQUIPMENT IS DOWN TO THE USER/S SOLE DISCRESION AND AS SUCH THEY WILL HAVE FULL RESPONSIBILITY.
• ALL EQUIPMENT IS TO BE CLEAN AND STORED AFTER USE PLEASE.

BINS AND CLEANING

IF STAYING ON A THURSDAY NIGHT PLEASE PUT THE BINS OUT THAT EVENING AS BIN COLLECTION IS ON FRIDAY MORNING, PLEASE JUST CHECK EVERYONE ELSE’S BINS TO SEE IF IT IS RECYCLING WEEK.

• PLEASE ENSURE THE BBQ IS CLEANED PROPERLY WHEN YOU LEAVE.
• PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL MESSES CREATED BY CHILDREN ARE CLEANED UP.
• PLEASE ENSURE HOUSE IS CLEANED AND ALL DIRTY LINEN IS PUT IN LAUNDRY AND ANY WET TOWELS ARE LEFT IN LAUNDRY SINK OR WASHING MACHINE DOWNSTAIRS FOR EASY COLLECTION.
• PLEASE ENSURE KITCHEN AND APPLIANCES – FRIDGE, OVEN, STOVE, MICROWAVE AND DISHWASHER ETC ARE CLEANED. YOU MAY LEAVE FLOORS.
• PLEASE REFRAIN FROM EATING ON THE COUCHES, WE HAVE PROVIDED MANY OPTIONS FOR EATING.

• PLEASE DO NOT SPILL ANY LIQUIDS IN THEATRE/GAMES ROOM AS ANY MOISTURE WILL WRECK FLOORBOARDS, IF SPILL OCCURS, PLEASE CLEAN IT UP IMMEDIATELY.

CLEANING FEE

• WE CHARGE A MINIMAL FEE OF $100.00
• IN ORDER TO KEEP THE COSTS DOWN FOR OUR CLIENTS WE REQUIRE THAT THEY LEAVE THE HOUSE AS THEY FOUND IT WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE BEDS, TOWELS AND FLOORS (WITHIN REASON IE:- IF YOU MAKE A HUGE MESS ON FLOORS, PLEASE CLEAN UP ASAP) WE HAVE PROVIDED CLEANING PRODUCTS AND EQUIPMENT DOWNSTAIRS.
• PEOPLE WHO DO NOT CLEAN THE HOUSE AS STATED ABOVE WILL BE CHARGED A $150.00 ADDITIONAL CLEANING FEE.
• ANY OF OUR PROPERTY REMOVED OR DAMAGED WILL INCUR A FEE OF THE FULL RETAIL VALUE PLUS OUR FUEL AND TIME IN THAT WE WILL HAVE TO SOURCE PRODUCTS, PAY FOR THEM AND THEN TRAVEL TO BOTH PICK THEM UP AND ALSO TO REPLACE IN THE HOUSE SO ESTIMATE A 200% TO 300% MARK UP TO ANYTHING THAT IS BROKEN OR REMOVED.

 PLEASE RESPECT OUR HOUSE, PROPERTY AND OUR TOWNSHIP

HAVE A GREAT STAY!