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Duckbills Cottage has the convenience of town living but with rural nature feel

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Duckbill’s offers an immersive experience surrounded by rainforest trees alongside the Obi Obi creek. Enjoy a BBQ outdoors, sit around the wood fire pit or take a short walk into town to explore cafes, boutiques and restaurants. This restored cottage is perfect for nature lovers with 180-degree views of the creek from your deck.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Duckbills Cottage has the convenience of town living but with rural nature feel

If you are wanting an experience more than just accommodation Duckbill’s is the place for you. BBQ outdoors and sit around the wood fire pit surrounded by rainforest trees alongside the Obi Obi creek. Or else take a flat, easy walk into town to many enjoy the Maple Street vibe with cafes, boutiques, gift shops, restaurants, wine bar and pubs.

Duckbill’s lies across the creek to the Maleny Showgrounds – close to skateboard ramp and the local swimming hole in the Obi Obi creek.

180-degree views of creek with rainforest trees, on the edge of the Obi Obi Creek which is home to Australia’s highest density of platypus. If you are lucky, you may even see them from the comfort of your bed in the early hours or on overcast days! Ideal for birdwatchers and nature lovers to watch for platypus swim in the Obi Obi creek from the deck and the fruitbat migration at sunset and sunrise.

Enjoy the live music festivities at Maleny Lane on a Friday night, Sunday markets or events at Maleny showground. With the Brouhaha Brewery next door Duckbill’s is perfectly located for the best of both worlds weekend experience.

Long an eyesore and in poor condition, the owners have lovingly restored the cottage with reclaimed and recycled material to live the ethos of treading lightly in our beautiful environment.

Property manager

Sally Petersen

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Swimming 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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets

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
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 Registration Number None

About the area

Maleny is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Glasshouse Mountains National Park and Wootha Valley Nature Refuge, while Art on Cairncross and Landsborough Museum are cultural highlights. Australia Zoo and Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
Map
Maleny, QLD

What's nearby

  • Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Maleny Dairies - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve - 9 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Australia Zoo - 20 min drive - 13.4 miles
  • Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk - 31 min drive - 13.9 miles

Getting around

  • Landsborough Station - 18 min drive
  • Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maleny Hotel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Brouhaha Brewery and Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mountain View Café - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪King Ludwigs German Restaurant and Bavarian Beer Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Monica's Cafe - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Duckbills Cottage has the convenience of town living but with rural nature feel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Duckbills Cottage has the convenience of town living but with rural nature feel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Duckbills Cottage has the convenience of town living but with rural nature feel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Duckbills Cottage has the convenience of town living but with rural nature feel located?

Situated in Maleny, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Maleny Dairies, Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World and Wootha Valley Nature Refuge. Gardners Falls and Glasshouse Mountains National Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Duckbills Cottage has the convenience of town living but with rural nature feel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Greg B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful location

Nice for a few days away.Comfortable and enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rain Forest

Neat and tidy Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice stay, but a bit pricey

The cottage is situated close to the Obi Obi Creek and has beautiful views to a lush tropical garden and the creek. Is is in any case right next to the pretty busy main road. The cottage is nicely decorated, even though refurbishment was somewhat cheaply done and without too much (technical) expertise. So nice to look at but with some flaws here and there, including a slight smell of mold, a dishwasher that does not work well, a small bathroom, a difficult exit to enter the main street by car, etc. Communication with Sally and information provided was very good. And also very kind that she provided us with wine and sparkling, cheese crackers, tea and coffee, very thoughtful. Overall a nice place to stay, a kind host and just a short stroll into town, which is great, but rather pricey for what you get.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Obi Obi creek

Excellent location walk to the shops and the brewery
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kahu H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Denise R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024