Beach Hound (pets welcome)
About this house rental
ABSOLUTE BEACHFRONT family home on 20 miles of old fashioned unspoilt perfect beach. All guests receive a complimentary bottle of chilled champagne on arrival. The home is a highset large three bedroom home with spare shower and toilet downstairs in the large utility area and a great holiday and beach atmosphere. It has internal stairs and a tandem garage. A HUGE deck faces a short forest walk through the dune protection area to the beach with no road to cross! Beach fishing directly behind the home is excellent. Some guests have complained of crab poisoning from eating so many of their catch! Bring your boat and launch it at the double all-tide Toogoom boat ramp. The outdoor furniture includes 2 banana lounges. Half of the 52 square metre deck is covered by a stratco all-weather roof the other half by a stylish professional shade sail. The balustrade is stainless steel horizontal yacht wire. Crabbing and fishing are popular, or just beach-combing for a huge variety of shells. Keep an eye out for dugongs, turtles, and whales from July through October. Cleaning is included in the tarriff. Beach Hound offers total relaxation! Well behaved canine companions are welcome at Beach Hound. We go to Beach Hound regularly ourselves, so we know it is the best! Toogoom is the last "forgotten" beach frontier, with all mod cons Toogoom is a sleepy fishing village 15 minutes drive north of the City of Hervey Bay. It has 20 miles of rare unspoilt perfect northerly beach protected by Fraser Island. The sun both rises and sets over the beach, and never blasts you across the water creating a beach that is perfect all day long. The beach never has shadows on it. Swimming is idyllic and SAFE. The beach is shallow for hundreds of metres, with small waves to massage a tired body while you enjoy the black cockatoos and bird life in the she-oaks along the foreshore. The beach has a long off-leash area for dog lovers. When the tide is out, dogs can runs for MILES! There is a 15 m wide dune protection area all the way along Toogoom Beach creating an unbelievably private and quiet beach. All modern conveniences are a 15 minute drive away including the airport, 6 cinemas, restaurants, chain stores, banks etc. There are 5 golf courses and a driving range nearby. Toogoom itself has a general store, service station and "Goodys", a waterfront licensed seafood restaurant beside the boat ramp. Let me recommend the seafood platter! The back yard is fully fenced, there is a kennel, dog bed, and dog bowls. "A delightful corner of the world. The dogs want to live here..." The McLean's:"Again, we enjoyed an idyllic stay at Beach Hound. It is just so relaxing up there - somehow timeless and Casper loves the beach. He is really missing it this week since returning home. He's not the only one! We were so pleased to be able to extend for the extra 3 days at the beginning. It is a lovely corner of the world." The Morris family: "Lovely! A wonderful getaway. Loved the quiet beach. I'll be coming back!" The Vohland family:"THANK YOU! Wonderful place, loved the extra touches, felt like home and the puppies just had a ball!! Roby, Pat, Rick, Cass & Rex:"Appreciated the little touches-we had everything we needed right here. Thank you for sharing your home with us; can we come again?" The Cameron family Gladstone:"Wonderful retreat. Enjoyed our stay so much. Thanks. PS Champers was much appreciated." McLean family Redcliffe:"A delightful corner of the world. A very comfortable home and much enjoyed by all of us. Thanks!" Mattock family Chermside:"Dogs loved the beach and Sam loved the kennel. Soo relaxing, we all enjoyed it!" Miller family "I didn't know such haven's still existed!"
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Toogoom
House in Toogoom
Reasons to book
Great for pets
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more
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Reviews
4.3/5.0
Excellent(139 Reviews)
10.0
This was our 2nd stay here and it only improved from last time. Clean, comfortable and homely. Wifi was the improvement and it made a big difference. After arriving, we took a short drive to Hervey Bay for groceries. They were short on a few things that we had to top up (rubbish bags, toilet paper, paper towel, dishwasher tablets, dish cloths). These things shouldn't have to be done. We were well equipped with all things related to mozzies, and that is essential. Very disappointed that there was no bowl for food or water for our dog. Couch outside was a great addition. Bugs at night on the balcony made it IMPOSSIBLE to eat or hangout out there. Maybe bug deterring light bulbs would help with that. Access to the beach is definitely a selling point and its just a very short (2min) walk down to the inlet where we'd recommend a nicer swim.
4.0
The location is amazing. A few steps out the back door and you’re on the beach. The house was tidy and the smart tv and wifi a welcome addition in the heat.
BYO everything. Bathroom soap & shampoo, fly spray & mozzie repellent, spray oil, sauces etc as nothing is provided except tin foil, hand soap and instant coffee. There is a coffee machine that takes Nespresso pods from Coles.
All of the living upstairs so you and your dogs must be fairly agile. Once we did a big supermarket shop, we had a great time. Comfy beds and nice big bedrooms, nice linen. Great house in a fabulous spot. Would definitely re-book.
5.0
We stayed for 10 nights. Perfect beach house with almost private access to the water. Friendly neighbours. Very well equipped kitchen and a great deck out the back. Very relaxing!!!
5.0
Well equipped little getaway close to everything. Will definitely stay again. Thankyou
4.0
Great location, needs a little bit more of a deep clean
5.0
Relaxing
4.0
A great relaxing place to stay right on a leash free dog beach. House is adequate, has everything you need and easy to relax in. Great back deck with sea glimpses and sounds of lapping waves. Loved Toogoom and will definitely be back. Thanks
5.0
Enjoyed our stay in a friendly neighborhood. A place to relax, right on the beach and in nature. Birdlover’s paradise with conservation areas around, and the backyard! House is very comfortable, well equipped. Loved the outside deck! Our Retriever was in paradise and exhausted from spending hours on the beach and in the water! Brought our sea kayak and enjoyed all the nearby paddle options. We will come back.
5.0
It would be hard to find a more peaceful and relaxing place
5.0
Great spot very peaceful
4.0
We enjoyed our stay very much. It was a wonderful place to have our dog with us. Just perfect.
5.0
Great house, location and access to the water.
Beds were super comfy, we had everything we needed for a relaxing family Father’s Day getaway
5.0
What a pleasant surprise to find such a relaxing and beautiful place to stay. The house was so clean and user friendly with everything we needed and comfortable furniture and beds. It was also dog heaven for our Jack Russell Terrier with a safe yard and miles of beach to explore off lead.
A huge balcony from which you can see the water and a 50 metre walk through the lush tropical vegetation to the pristine clean sand and water.
I have holidayed in various places overseas and in Australia but Hound House will be remembered as one of the most relaxing places I have stayed.
We will definitely return to this haven.
4.0
Lactation is great. Peaceful and access to the beach excellent. Beds very comfortable . Property however is very tired. Needs a little TLC. Mould on ceilings of outdoor deck. Window surrounds filthy.
5.0
What a pleasant surprise to find such a relaxing and beautiful place to stay. The house was so clean and user friendly with everything we needed and comfortable furniture and beds. It was also dog heaven for our Jack Russell Terrier with a safe yard and miles of beach to explore off lead.
A huge balcony from which you can see the water and a 50 metre walk through the lush tropical vegetation to the pristine clean sand and water.
I have holidayed in various places overseas and in Australia but Hound House will be remembered as one of the most relaxing places I have stayed.
We will definitely return to this haven.
3.0
Beach was lovely.
Window surrounds and outside doors were mouldy and not very inviting. The rest is the house is quite clean but is rather dark and gloomy. Furniture is nice and modern. The bed is great.
5.0
We had a great stay at this property. The place was large and clean with a wide deck at the back facing the beach.
This was also a paradise for our dog having a private access to an off leash dog beach.
We will come back! :-)
5.0
Idyllic neighbourhood in quiet area close to Hervey Bay without the traffic. Nice walks and friendly area. Dogs loved the sand and beach. House is clean and comfortable . Found the outdoor shower and tap very handy.
5.0
was very relaxing and peaceful. My husband, myself and my mother really enjoyed our week. Our two dogs loved the beach.
1.0
Good location, but house needs a good clean. Needs air con in main bedroom, the house is just too hot. Deck outside needs a good clean, the bbq is disgusting, needs to be replaced.
1.0
1.Cockroach heaven.
2.BBQ filthy and non functional
3. Lovely new TV but no cable from the DVD player to the TV so could not play DVDs
4. Garage doors very hard to operate and downright dangerous for older persons to operate.
5.0
Perfect for our family including dog lucy.
Best spot as had direct access to beach
Appreciated it been fresh on arrival.
Would definitely stay here again. Thanks
5.0
Excellent, property well equipped, lots of space, close to beach.
3.0
Love being close to the beach. Plumbing needs some urgent repairs
4.0
Reasonable, no wifi, no phone coverage
5.0
This place is amazing. Best location, Clean comfortable home. Five stars
4.0
We enjoyed our stay, very quiet & peaceful. Our doggo loved the short stroll to the beach . Overall a nice place, but they forgot the bubbles on arrival which was mentioned in booking, it was our 40th anniversary & that would have made it perfect.
1.0
Property looked lovely upon arrival. Location is also lovely. However many things began to appear as time went on and we only booked for 3 nights. House is in need of repair and maintenance to the garage doors ( broken handles) , front balcony sliding screen door ( no handle), dvd not connected, radio not working, tap in bathroom hand basin is in reverse ( hot is cold & cold is hot) , sparse on basic supplies like fly spray…which was most certainly needed on our second night when I went to the kitchen to get a drink of water , turned on the light to see the kitchen crawling with cockroaches everywhere. Kitchen benches, sink, dishwasher, stove, walls and floors. Husband killed at easily a dozen. Absolutely disgusting and unacceptable. Place is infested with them. We had the screens closed at all times with the air con on. Opened some screened windows occasionally. There was no champagne on arrival as advertised either. We left a day early, sent the owner Michelle a message to explain the situation but had no reply. Have sent a message through Stayz as well, also with no reply. Sent the cleaner a message as well, and she was good enough to apologise at least. Will be reporting this house to the Health Department. This type of HOST should not let a property in this condition.
4.0
Roomy house in a very quiet neighbourhood
4.0
Loved the never ending sand when the tide is out!!
5.0
It was very affordable, love the idea of having our little dogs with us. Was a great holiday.
4.0
The location was excellent . But there are a few issues with the property.
Bathroom doorknob needs attention, the kitchen hot water tap needs fixing. The outdoor area needs a good karcher. The bed in the first room was uncomfortable.
But apart from that the property has everything you need. You do need to ring the owner to get the key code, messages don’t seem to get any reply.
5.0
Great stay - thank you
4.0
As an elderly couple we did not enjoy not being able to actually talk to someone. We were only able (with great difficulty) to speak with the host the day before our departure - this caused us a lot of unnecessary anxiety. Both Stayz and the host were at fault.
4.0
Well presented home. Furniture all comfortable. Outdoor furniture
and BBQ a bit ordinary. Thank you for a very pleasant stay.
4.0
Toogoom holiday
Great little place to stay and enjoy the ocean. My boys loved the fishing around the corner and the dog loved the chasing the ball on the flats. Only down side was the hot water system. Not really big enough for a family 4 though we made it work. Certainly a lovely spot though 🙂.
4.0
Perfect location- for puppies and humans alike. There have been a couple of new additions since we last stayed - new lounge and large screen TV. However, kitchen and yard could use some TLC. Can walk to the local cafe and restaurant and feels like your own private beach
4.0
Great Location
Perfect location- for puppies and humans alike. There have been a couple of new additions since we last stayed - new lounge and large screen TV. However, kitchen and yard could use some TLC. Can walk to the local cafe and restaurant and feels like your own private beach
5.0
Really enjoyed it, the house is a little tired but overall very functional for a family stay. Beds are comfortable, shower, bathroom and kitchen all very clean. Absolutely fantastic for my dogs who loved every second of being at the beach, less than a minute walk and your there. Great for swimming when the tides in or chasing the ball and long walks when it’s out. Local fish and chip shops unfortunately only open until 3 most days so not great for grabbing dinner. But will definitely stay again.
5.0
Great doggy getaway
Really enjoyed it, the house is a little tired but overall very functional for a family stay. Beds are comfortable, shower, bathroom and kitchen all very clean. Absolutely fantastic for my dogs who loved every second of being at the beach, less than a minute walk and your there. Great for swimming when the tides in or chasing the ball and long walks when it’s out. Local fish and chip shops unfortunately only open until 3 most days so not great for grabbing dinner. But will definitely stay again.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Toogoom?
The average price for a rental in Toogoom is R 3,442 per night. This rental is R 1,235 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Beach Hound (pets welcome). For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Beach Hound (pets welcome) pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Beach Hound (pets welcome)?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, parking, and laundry.
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