Entire home

Beach Hound (pets welcome)

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On the beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
TV, DVD player, video library

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Beach Hound (pets welcome)

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!"

Property manager

Michelle Heagney

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Next to a golf course
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Beach Hound House Toogoom
Beach Hound House
Beach Hound Scarness
Beach Hound Scarness
Beach Hound Private vacation home Scarness
Beach Hound Private vacation home
118485

About the neighborhood

Map
Toogoom, QLD

What's nearby

  • Toogoom Beach - 3 min walk
  • Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre - 18 min drive
  • Esplanade - 24 min drive
  • Urangan Pier - 26 min drive
  • Great Sandy Straits Marina - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Howard Station - 17 min drive
  • Hervey Bay, QLD (HVB) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arkarra Tea Gardens - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Goody's on the Beach - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Salty Squid Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Craignish Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Salty Squid Cafe & Takeaway - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Hound (pets welcome) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Beach Hound (pets welcome)?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Hound (pets welcome)?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Hound (pets welcome) located?

Located in Toogoom, this beachfront vacation home is next to a golf course, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Toogoom Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Beelbi Creek Conservation Park and O'Regan Creek Conservation Park. Vernon Conservation Park is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) away.

Beach Hound (pets welcome) Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 159 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 159 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 159 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 159 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 159 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carroll J.

My 80th celebration.
The house fulfilled all our requirements, everything was supplied. However needs a bit of TLC with regards to certain areas. We had a great time.Thankyou
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pure Serenity
Loved everything about this place. We msde tge most of the swiming when the tide came in and sprnt the rest of our stay on the beautiful deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil spot
Had a very relaxing few days. Just what we were looking for. Truly wonderful spot, miles of beach to explore when the tide is out. Our two fur babies thoroughly enjoyed the freedom of being able to run off leash. Would definitely visit again.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Darian D., Brisbane

Great proximity to beach, too many cockroaches!
I read most of the reviews before going. Things that others said were missing, garbage bags, TP, paper towels, scourer. I took all of these things with me, however they were not needed. I did take Surface spray and insect spray as others said there were lots of cockroaches, and YES, there were a PLAGUE of cockroaches! I got up the 1st night turned the light on in the kitchen and cockroaches had taken over the kitchen. Most of them were the big fly in ones, there were also some small ones. If the place had some sort in pest spray done I don’t think these cockroaches would be living once they got in the house. After spraying every night, every morning there were dead roaches all over. Even this morning, our last day there was 1 crawling on the ceiling of our bedroom. Screens also need replacing, some are not even sealing the windows. Other than that, an average stay. A real pity because the location is excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect beach stay with dogs
It was excellent to stay somewhere with close beach access for the dogs, with a deck and fenced area perfect to contain them when we needed to. Kitchen was well equipped with coffee pod machine, air fryer etc and the beds were very comfy.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach hound
enjoy our stay at beach hound. will definitely book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bentley review
Great location. Vefy peaceful. Good xmenitirx close by.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Zoe R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Had a wonderful mini break at Beach Hound. The doggos loved the proximity to the beach and the set up was perfect to accommodate them.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

AndrewGG C.

Serene beachfront getaway
Loved it. Quiet location with easy access to beach. Felt like our own private beach at high tide. Enjoyed long long walks at low tide. Cafes close by, but need to drive for groceries.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Eric S.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward F.

Liked: Cleanliness
weekend getaway
Beautiful location right on beach. The house was clean and spacious. The extras like working bbq on back deck was lovely. Very relaxing in a quiet area. We really appreciated being able to bring our pooch. Thank you very much we had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness
BEACH HOUND STAY
Our stay at this property was fantastic, we absolutely loved it. The only thing we could say is that it would be great if the track behind the house to the beach was widened to a path width as at this stage it is the width of your foot. Would definitely stay here again. Walking distance to the two cafes in Toogoom and short drive to the Convenience Store which does takeaway food at night. Absolutely loved this place and we could take our dog as well. 5 star rating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Cristen R.

Toogoom stay
Was a great location for a beach family getaway. Will be staying again for sure 😄
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable
We enjoyed the stay and location.The dogs loved the walk down to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jackie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A soporifictime, well needed by all
Our stay was wonderful, peace, quiet and lovely weather. Only complaint is not enough garbage bags and no pot scouters. We loved the nature, walking distance to coffee shop. We left the car in the garage for the 5 days, no shopping hence my complaint re garbage bags and scouters. My little dog loved the walks
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Narelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing break
Lovely area. Locality of house to beach was great. Very peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L., Ipswich, Queensland

Liked: Cleanliness
Relax........tick!
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

SARAH F., Pie Creek Qld

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant location but pack well!
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family getaway
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!!!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodie R., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Getaway
Well equipped little getaway close to everything. Will definitely stay again. Thankyou
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Noelene P.

Beach Hound
Great location, needs a little bit more of a deep clean
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trish W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week away
Relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023