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Island Tank Aviary

Experience nature’s harmony with island sounds and tranquil walks.

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Sun loungers
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Terrace/patio
Sun loungers

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 270 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Island Tank Aviary

The Bird House
Contemporary self contained, one bedroom container home with closed in deck set amongst the bushland and wildlife of the Southern Moreton Bay Islands.
Ideal short-stay retreat for couples, writers hideaway or for bird watchers.

Getting there
Travel by vehicle barge or ferry from Redland Bay to the Southern Moreton Bay Islands. Complimentary bus to RSL or Bowling Club on island. Amenities on island include Supa IGA, bakery, cafes/restaurants, fuel, fishing gear etc. There is a ride share service called ‘Island Ride’.

What can we do there
Relax, listen to the birds and enjoy the island hideaway. Bush walking.
Experience living in a tiny container home.
BYO bikes, kayak, fish rod and gear, camera.

Property manager

Shelley

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 753 sq ft (70 sq m)

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Exterior detail

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  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Infant allow only, no toddler

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Russell Island, QLD

Getting around

  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) - 169 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Blue Parrot Cafe - ‬50 min drive
  • ‪Pub Paradise - ‬50 min drive
  • ‪Kebab Express - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Aunty Alice's Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Pondage - ‬53 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Tank Aviary pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Island Tank Aviary?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Tank Aviary?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Island Tank Aviary located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within 3 mi (5 km) of Whistling Kite Wetlands, Southern Moreton Bay Islands National Park, and Fern Terrace Reserve. Main Beach Conservation Park and Bay Islands Golf Club are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Island Tank Aviary Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 158 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Easy booking, great property
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kane T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Great place to stay everything I needed was there excellent 👌
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pavel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay
We enjoyed our stay a lot! Cozy house, birds around - a perfect place for a couple.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bird house
This place is fabulous Very clean Everything you need Great walks We loved it and will definatly be back
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice place to stay. Very quiet and the mattress was very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquility
Homely. Enjoyable in the surroundings. Peaceful and amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alet C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot
So well equipped and a lovely peaceful location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

TRACEY K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another lovely stay at the Bird House
Thank you...peaceful and love seeing the birds feed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical spot
Piece and quiet surrounded by bushland. With lots of birds to watch. The tiny home is perfectly fitted out with an excellent screened enclosed veranda to sit and enjoy the surroundings.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birdbox is primo
Great place. Cool birdlife. Love the deck area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful location with lots of wildlife!
The Birdhouse was just as it was named, the large flyscreened verandah meant we could spend most of our stay where we were at the accomodation out in the elements, taking in the huge variety of animals that came past. Peaceful and quiet, and in a good location away from the main noise of the island, close to lots of nature walks and a quick swim.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nataliya L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent experience
Stayed in this property for the second time for 3 nights, same great experience, comfortable stay, feeling like at home while being away from home, highly recommend. Many thanks for taking care of this beautiful home and giving an opportunity to others to enjoy it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

TRACEY K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Its always lovely staying at The Bird House
Thank you again !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Wonderful place to take a short break. Everything perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kane T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great as always 👌
Its great i stay there when im working on the island it sure beats the travelling back n forth daily grind. Great to relax on the front veranda with a cold one after work
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

TRACEY K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Staying at The Bird House is a beautiful experience
5 stars - as usual
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Penny A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely retreat
Excellent little hideaway in quiet, peaceful neighbourhood. Very clean and comfortable. Shelley (host) was very kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
loved the bird life
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing retreat
Enjoyed eating breakfast on the deck fully enclosed with fly screen to keep out insects, listening to the bird calls. A lovely quiet setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kane T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Great as always
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We liked to see and feed the birds.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Rhys T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and quiet
We found the property to be perfect for our weekend away, clean, tidy and catered for our needs, we would definitely stay again when we return next time..... Thank you Shelley for having us.... Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jonathan N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good stay
We enjoyed our stay at the 'Bird House'/Island tank Avairy for a few days of relaxation. Compact, but everything there. We did experience the full range of Queensland weather - sun, rain, heat, cold over the week but were comfortable. Only drawback was the biting insects.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

TRACEY K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you!
Perfect, as always.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Perrin E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great quiet getaway
We came to the Bird House to relax after a very crazy work season; we did as little as possible, and it was a great place to do that. The place is very well put together and the screened porch is amazing, and popular with the local birds. We've decided the curlew's name is Kevin.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023