Title: The Black Pelican Family Home - Sunsetters Beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Black Pelican Family Home - Sunsetters Beach ![On the beach, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34490000/34487800/34487702/37e3e256.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34490000/34487800/34487702/4a812031.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34490000/34487800/34487702/69d28541.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34490000/34487800/34487702/5d47024c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34490000/34487800/34487702/822e40b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to the tranquility of Moreton Bay at this Island-style home, boasting open-plan living that flows onto a large deck with breathtaking views. Unwind in the cozy lounge by the fireplace or take advantage of outdoor showers and a modern kitchen perfect for family gatherings. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Black Pelican Family Home - Sunsetters Beach This beautifully renovated and rebuilt Island-style home is designed for two families, offering luxurious, open-plan indoor/outdoor living. The kitchen and living area flow onto a large deck with stunning Moreton Bay views. A separate bungalow features two double bedrooms and a laundry/bathroom connected by a breezeway, plus a bunk room with four beds. The property boasts wrap-around decks with direct access to a large lawn, gardens, and native bushland views. Despite its privacy, it's just a 50-meter walk to Sunsetters Beach and 250 meters from the famous Gutter Bar. Tastefully decorated and equipped with modern conveniences, the home’s design is perfect for Island living, with an ideal aspect over private lawns and Moreton Bay beaches. It’s secluded yet located in one of the village's best areas, close to a sandy beach perfect for children. Key features include a modern kitchen, outdoor stainless steel fish-cleaning bench, two outdoor showers, and a solar power system with a backup generator. The house is just 250 meters from the Gutter Bar and a short walk to Sunsetters Beach, with easy access to Moreton Island’s pristine beaches and national parks. Please note: This property is exclusively for family holidays or romantic getaways—no large parties, events, or group rentals. House Features: \- Comfortable indoor/outdoor living design. \- Two double bedrooms in a separate bungalow and a bunk room with four single bunks. \- Cozy lounge with TV and fireplace. \- Two large deck areas with dining table, couches, stainless steel bar, sink, and barbecue. \- One bathroom/laundry with toilet and shower. \- Two outdoor showers. \- Solar power with automatic backup generator. \- Fridge with freezer, dishwasher, and linen service. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Freezer - Hob - Ice maker - Oven - Refrigerator ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Outdoor shower - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Phone ### Location highlights - In a village - Near the bay - Near the sea - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Windsurfing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76070000/76067600/76067559/c0423f25.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relaxed Island Retreat - walking distance to the beach! 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Booking may be canceled if any of the above info is not provided. This property is not suitable for school leavers/Hens/Bucks/Parties/Events or Birthday parties - noise must be kept to a minimum. Can be used by confirmed guests only. Additional visitors are not permitted without prior approval from the owner. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 The Butterfly House Located at Kooringal Moreton Island ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-27.35218%2C153.41956&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=cibuAxtNAYEWnQ4bFCfDsoe6Mks=) Kooringal, QLD #### What's nearby - Mirapool Lagoon - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Bo Beans Coffee - ‬64 min drive - ‪The Gutter Bar - ‬3 min walk - ‪Seashells Cafe - ‬63 min drive - ‪The Amity Pavilion - ‬64 min drive - ‪Amity Point Community Club - ‬64 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Black Pelican Family Home - Sunsetters Beach pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Black Pelican Family Home - Sunsetters Beach? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### Where is The Black Pelican Family Home - Sunsetters Beach located? > Nestled on the beach, this Kooringal holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Amity Banks, Mirapool Lagoon and Big Sandhills. Little Sandhills and Gheebulum Kunungai National Park are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Black Pelican Family Home - Sunsetters Beach Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### luke y. 5 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Review Another great stay at this property. The location and property were perfect and Barton the host is great to deal with. ##### luke y. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bridget M. 29 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous stay We stayed for 5 nights. The property is wonderful - perfect island chic. Great location to explore Moreton. We couldn’t have hoped for a better stay. ##### Bridget M. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dean S. 15 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome house! Perfect holiday house for our stay with two young families. The kids had a great time and Barton was helpful and easy to communicate with. ##### Dean S. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew S. 19 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We loved the Black Pelican and Moreton Island. The house was terrific, it all that we could have asked for and more. Loved the open plan living space and the proximity to the water and the Gutter Bar made for a fantastic Easter stay. ##### Matthew S. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sam O. 29 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family getaway Black Pelican is a very well appointed house for Kooringal, with great internet, TV, dishwasher etc and has partial water views.The house is neat and tidy, and the host was very responsive to any small issue that arose. Would recommend it if looking for a house in Kooringal.Kooringal itself is quiet, even during school holidays, which was a pleasant surprise. ##### Sam O. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### belinda g. 27 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Black pelican Great house very well equipped and easy manager to talk with however if you advertise a dryer it should be able to be used or don’t mention it ##### belinda g. Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ngaire K. 23 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Kooringal Moreton Island We had a great week on Moreton and this house was perfect for our family of 6. Loved the kitchen space flowing out to the deck. Having never stayed at Kooringal before we had to watch the tides a bit more than other stays on the island to plan our activities. Bed linen is provided but no towels so make sure you pack 2 per person. ##### Ngaire K. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hannah S. 16 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to relax The deck and outdoor shower really make this place! Everything you need to relax! The owner is very pleasant and easy to deal with. ##### Hannah S. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah C. 24 Jan 2016 #### Moreton magic Great open verandah and deck area is perfect. House is very well catered for and the large garden is lovely to have to set up lunch or kids play cricket. The outdoor shower just makes your stay. ##### Sarah C. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Residenza Pietra di Verona](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Verona-Hotels-Residenza-Pietra-Di-Verona.h26881231.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Farringdon Station](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Farringdon-Station-Hotels.d6188876.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [ARIA Sky Suites](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Las-Vegas-Hotels-ARIA-Sky-Suites.h6417182.Hotel-Information) > > [Siam Mandarina Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel (Free Shuttle)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bangkok-Hotels-Siam-Mandarina-Hotel.h2922084.Hotel-Information) > > [Super 8 by Wyndham Durham](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Durham-Hotels-Days-Inn-By-Wyndham-Durham.h3921016.Hotel-Information) > > [Crowne Plaza Paris Republique by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paris-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Paris-Republique.h17013.Hotel-Information) > > [Be Live Adults Only La Cala Boutique Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Palma-De-Mallorca-Hotels-Be-Live-Adults-Only-La-Cala-Boutique-Hotel.h2276655.Hotel-Information) > > [Heaven Villa - We are not on the water, we are above!](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Antonio-Hotels-Heaven-Villa-We-Are-Not-On-The-Water.h34707111.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Piccadilly Gardens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Piccadilly-Gardens-Hotels.0-l507969-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hilton Garden Inn Miami South Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Miami-Hotels-Hilton-Garden-Inn-Miami-South-Beach.h9288858.Hotel-Information) > > [Hôtel de la Tour Eiffel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paris-Hotels-Hotel-De-La-Tour-Eiffel.h2523380.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Ambasciatori Palace](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jesolo-Hotels-Hotel-Ambasciatori-Palace.h15508043.Hotel-Information) > > [Beach Resorts & Hotels near Ibiza Island](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ibiza-Island-Hotels-Beach-Hotels.0-0-d602653-tBeachHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [The Rifle Volunteer](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ware-Hotels-The-Rifle-Volunteer.h30054661.Hotel-Information) > > [Cheap Hotels in Sydney](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Budget-Hotels.0-0-d178312-tBudgetHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Paleochora apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kantanos-Selino-Hotels-Paleochora-Apartments.h34543943.Hotel-Information) > > [Anova Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Montgenevre-Hotels-Anova-Hotel-Spa.h5281982.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Montego Bay (MBJ) to Mexico City (MEX)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/mbj/mex/montego-bay-to-mexico-city) > > [Flights from Gatwick (LGW) to Cologne (CGN)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lgw/cgn/london-to-cologne) > > [Flights from Hurghada (HRG) to Gatwick (LGW)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/hrg/lgw/hurghada-to-london) > > [Flights from Bristol (BRS) to Milas (BJV)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/brs/bjv/bristol-to-bodrum) ### Packages > [Scarborough Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Scarborough.d5680.Holidays-City-Breaks) > > [Hohenzollern Bridge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hohenzollern-Bridge-Old-Town-Cologne.d6073495.Attraction) > > [Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Loch-Lomond-And-The-Trossachs-National-Park-Scotland.d6144408.Attraction) > > [Hamelin Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hamelin.d5420.Holidays-City-Breaks) > > [Jamaica Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jamaica.d88.Holidays-City-Breaks) ### General > [Visit Nancy](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nancy.dx7094)