Entire home

Beach Hound (pets welcome)

Photo gallery for Beach Hound (pets welcome)

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
    Beach view
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    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 transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)

General

  • Garden

Similar properties

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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 25 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on 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
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 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 area

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

  • ‪Goody's on the Beach - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Arkarra Tea Gardens - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪A Taste of Burrum - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Salty Squid Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪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 25 kg 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)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Hound (pets welcome) located?

Located in Toogoom, this beachfront holiday 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. 85 out of 149 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 149 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 149 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 149 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 149 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Sally l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for dogs
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
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hugues D., Cooroy

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful getaway
It would be hard to find a more peaceful and relaxing place
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Great spot very peaceful
Great spot very peaceful
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Carolyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday retreat
We enjoyed our stay very much. It was a wonderful place to have our dog with us. Just perfect.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect weekend away
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
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Margaret P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beach getaway
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Heavenly Holiday
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Linda M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beach hound
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing environment
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! :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023