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Reviews of FRASER ISLAND, The Taxi House. Sleeps 9 people


Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 98 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Colin D., Melbourne. Australia

Fraser Adventure
The house is not flash but given the difficulty of living on Fraser completely off grid it was adequate and satisfied all of our needs. We all enjoyed staying there and it contributed to our short but very fulfilling experience of a world heritage site.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adella M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and roomy
Excellent value for money. Tidy and clean with interesting decor. Great setting and comfortable temperature wise in April. Very friendly host.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great end to a camping trip
Hi Lisa thank you for letting us stay, after a week of camping this place was exactly what we needed to just unwind, have some conform for a few days ready and chill with friends without having to unpack all the camping gear. Great location nice quaint place will stay again everything was easy going
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar 2024
Glad you enjoyed a little comfort after camping. We look forward to seeing you again for your K'gari adventures.

6/10 Okay

Vidar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and nice. Good place to stay. However on the last night it was raining and the roof in the main bedroom had a leak. With tiles as floor it was very slippery. The power also went out during the night. I wrote to Lisa to get her view before rating but she did not reply.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Linette v.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great price and location.
Roof leaks in main bedroom. Garden and outside very untidy. Pool was good and in general house was livable. Owners were accomodating when we needed to have late check out.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Lea M.

Property needs work and alot of it, but location was excellent
Great location, Eurong is perfect spot for all. House was not like we thought from internet, so much work to be done to bring to a decent standard, unbearably hot and uncomfortable ( no air ) and only ceiling fans in two rooms. So much so we spent most of our time out front on camp chairs where sea breeze was fabulous. Furnishings below average - we appreciate they are to be upgraded in New Year but it should not have been let that way, but property manager did her best to make the situation best she could for us. Thanks Lisa Would i stay there again def not. Sadly as if this property has decent facilities we would have revisited for sure. Will we return to K'Gari again absolutely we will.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, need to update pictures on the ads Much nicer in person, would be good to have highligted must bring own sheets. Thanks we enjoyed our one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Amy S.

Spacious great stay
Spacious great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvette N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Taxi house
We had one night at the taxi house. It was handy and well appointed. Lisa was very friendly and helpful and her communication was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Short Stay
Lisa was very helpful and met us to explain everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ben S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay on K'gari
We had a good stay here. The host is lovely and has great communication. The 'sleep-outs' are inside the building, they are more like mini-bedrooms without doors. This is a nice budget property with a well equipped kitchen and great water heat and pressure in the shower (note no microwave or electric kettle in kitchen - all heating is gas due to eco electricity supply). There are some maintenance issues, and the outside is a but messy, but the owner is working on them.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Asanga R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for great price
The host is very friendly and helpful. The place was also great and it had all the things we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Classic breah house
The house was very clean and comfortable, especially the beds. The house is also spacious and beautifully decorated. Kitchen is well stocked with all the utensils you would want. The host Lisa was also very friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay here again. Highly recommend this house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2023
Thank you for leaving the house also nice clean and tidy, muchly appreciated. It's a pity you couldn't stay a little longer. It was great chatting with you, a pleasure to meet you.

10/10 Excellent

Tara B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such an enjoyable stay
Clean, spacious, everything you need, friendly and helpful owner. Great price. Thanks heaps
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay
This property is conveniently located for the walks, drives, cafes & many place of interest .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2023
It was great that you enjoyed your hike on The Great Walk and fabulous to base yourself at a house and do day walks rather than camping for a bit of pampering.

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Taxi House stay
A wonderful, relaxed Island holiday.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2023
I'm glad you had a nice relaxed holiday and the weather was great too.

6/10 Okay

wade h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good for the price
House was clean and tidy . Pool even though small was nice and cool on a hot day 👍 Could do with a better bbq setup as we had to cook on our own cookers and gas stove didn’t get real hot . But overall we enjoyed our stay and would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Karen Z.

Fraser island taxi house
Plenty of room for family
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for a holiday in a remote location
Great house,everything we expected and needed Lisa(host) was great help with anything we asked for and was very friendly Overall 5 stars
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location.
Great location but the house and particularly the yards need work. It was clean inside but lots of stuff laying around outside that could be cleared up. The path in is a bit of a trip hazard. Overall we enjoyed our stay. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

kayleen c.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location
Property wasn’t what we were expecting photos online out of date house run down which is okay besides that you are paying top $. No on-site parking its on narrow road parking, kitchen needed some container to store food and bbq to small to cook food for 6. Overall we had a great stay house was comfortable with plenty of room for everybody.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2022
The houses are older beach houses with limited facilities, but comfortable as you mentioned. We are slowing updating items which need some tlc as we don't get to go off island very often as we live here permanently (no Bunnings here). The BBQ is a decent sized weber so maybe keeping some items warmed in the oven may help with larger groups. There are chinese type disposable containers under the sink for leftovers etc which are still there and are refreshed when required. Thank you for your comments we are continuing to update and refresh the house. Our latest is we have now just installed 2 new QB mattresses.

4/10 Poor

Al P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Below par and not what was advertised
Very disappointing,from pictures of it on booking site very different to real life. Yard over grown, pool not operating plus a dead rat in it. Lounges had holes in them , when you sat in them you sunk down as spring are stuffed. Mould on most of ceilings and whole place smelled musty and stale. BBQ only half jets working plus to small for 9ppl to cook on it. The whole place needs a very thorough clean, paint and get rid of the Clutter everywhere. Would never stay there again nor reccommend. Have photos to support the issues raised in this review.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2022
It was discussed that the pool was not operational during your stay. As all adults you said you wouldn't have been using the pool still being cold weather. There has been a small slow leak which we were hoping to find before the weather warmed up to swim. We have now found the leak and pool is operational and nice and clean again. The pool is fibreglass and really hard to find a small crack or leak so we were letting it slowly leak out so we could see where it stopped to repair. The weber BBQ is working on full burners I have since checked. When you stayed it was raining and being outdoors may have had water in them, also when the house is closed up may smell musty when raining. I can't smell it being musty but only a few windows left open for clean air flow is fine. Due again to the wet weather there is some mould on some ceilings, this is being addressed. There are covers covering the arms of the lounge and when I sit in them the springs don't collapse, it is comfortable to sit in. It was a shame it rained so much for your holiday, we are enjoying the sunshine once again.

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks Lisa for a relaxing stay. You and your husband were also very handy in giving us local knowledge.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Linda S.

Overview
Very tired and basic place. Several holes in lounge. Not light in third bedroom. Doona was smelly. Sheets and towels not included which is a rip off and you need to dispose of your own rubbish. For the price I feel these should be included. Pool wasn’t working. Price you pay the towels and sheet and run us should be a given. Wouldn’t go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2022
Most of the houses on Fraser Island are very basic in style and facilities. Linen is not provided as we don't have commercial laundries on the island and with solar power is difficult to wash a huge amount of linen with no dryers and especially if it is a dull day and unable to wash due to the limited power. The light in the third bedroom had just broken so we had to wait until we had an electrician visit the island, it has now been fixed. We don't have a rubbish collection from any of the houses on the island so it is imperative for guests to remove their own rubbish to our local tip. The pool is being repaired presently due to some leaks and wasting of water to keep topping it up, so we thought best to do this in winter when the pool was not required. Thank you for your feedback.

2/10 Terrible

Charlene M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The place was extremely central. Accommodation extremely basic, not very clean, poorly decorated.
Overall, did not enjoy stay, place was freezing, we sat under blankets on couch it was so cold with no heating I could find. Ran out of hot water after one shower. Ideal for young people wanting to party only. Way too basic for price charged
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2022
Due to the solar power we don't have heating as do all of the houses in Eurong and Fraser Island, we live on the island including us. We just rug up with blankets, there are plenty of blankets provided in the house for this purpose. There is gas hot water and constantly heating so if one shower is a bit longer it only takes a very short time for it to heat up for the next shower. The houses are very basic in style and facilities, it is not a party house for young people. We live in a quiet, small and remote residential township so we do not encourage parties at any of the houses. We hope you enjoyed your very short visit to Fraser Island.

8/10 Good

Jarrod D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Our family of 10 stayed overnight at the Taxi house. Great location and excellent value! Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen F., Fairbanks

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy, clean and comfy
Great house to stay. Has everything you need. I would love to come back with family again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Taxi house
Was a nice little property and Lisa was super nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect
This was a great place to stay. The owner really did make sure we had all we needed. The space was exactly what we needed with plenty of room for everyone staying without getting underfoot. Such a great location and good privacy. A short walk to the beach and a short walk across the bush to the resort with restaurant, bakery and store. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2022
I'm glad you enjoyed... we look forward to seeing you for your next Fraser Island holiday.

10/10 Excellent

Kay S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short notice escape
After camp sites closed due to weather we were able to book the taxi house quickly and we were greeted on arrival. Kids loved this house and disappointed they couldn’t use the pool due to crazy weather. Thanks again for all your quick communication and help with to arrange
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2022
The weather was a bit (lot) crazy for a bit, glad you had a roof over your head and a warm shower and that we could help.

10/10 Excellent

Dan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
The host Lisa was fantastic and very informative. Great local knowledge shared with us . House had everything and situated in a friendly community. Heaps of wildlife right at the front door
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Love it
Great place to stay! We enjoyed Fraser Island
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2022
Fraser Island has many fabulous spots to visit, glad you enjoyed!

10/10 Excellent

Clint

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was perfect for our big tribe of kids, so many sleeping options, had everything we needed and the host was very welcoming. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location helpful owners
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, great home.
Lovely stay close to all the main sites like Lake Mackenzie and Lake Birrabeen. The home was great, we’ll equipped and in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Shan T.

We enjoyed our stay at K'gari.
The host Lisa is wonderful. But the property was more run down than expected, but still value for money.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Fit & Location
Great little house in a fantastic location. We had 4 adults, 2 teenagers & 3 kids stay here. We all fit comfortably with plenty of space. House was very clean & well appointed & the landlords were friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Derrick N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Lovely place. Everything we needed for our one nighter. But we were a group of over 50's, and we all found the beds were very uncomfortable and old and therefore we couldn't see ourselves staying another night if we had to. Update the beds and it will be awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar 2022
Thanks for your comments about your stay, I'm glad you enjoyed but looks like the mattresses will be on our list for next days off the island, thank you for your suggestion.

6/10 Okay

Lucy P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs a good clean!
Lovely property manager Lisa was fantastic with communication and opening the house for us. Really lovely. The house is fine, but needs a dust and thorough clean. The ceiling fan had dust a cm thick, and I could feel dust on my lungs which caused me to have a minor asthma attack overnight. The lounge room also had a weird “wee” smell. If it was cleaned and dusted a bit more thoroughly it would have been lovey, Thanks for having us :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Corinne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic little getaway
Amazing house! And location is perfect for exploring Fraser Easy acces to get into no hard 4wding required and still secluded for the peace and quiet Absolutely loved our stay and will definitely be back Thankyou!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Chamal A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal location
The house is in an awesome location. The shop, bakery and fuel is 5 minutes drive from the house. We will visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Feb 2022
There is also a short bush track to walk for your morning coffee at the bakery or to visit the restaurant in Eurong only approx 200 metres, or the drive is as mentioned only 5 minutes from the Taxi House. Glad you enjoyed your Fraser Island experience we hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Short walk to the shops, pub and beach. Very quiet location. House was comfortable and great having 2 bathrooms for 5 adults. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Feb 2022
Eurong Second Valley is in a nice and quiet location with minimal traffic passing. You can hear the ocean and the birds. Thank you for staying and hopefully we will see your for your next Fraser Island adventures.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Taxi House
Great experience really nice place
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2021
Thank you for staying with us, we are glad you enjoyed your experience with your Fraser Island/K'gari stay.

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah A.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great holiday
Our property manager was amazing was there to help anytime we needed anything, had a fantastic 5 night stay
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb 2022
Happy to help and I'm glad K'gari displayed the paradise it is.

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Taxi House Great Place To Stay
We were given a great greeting from Lisa and Steve. They showed us around the house. Very helpful with extra requests. Very friendly and keen hosts that I highly recommend. We had a great stay. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Ellen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very happy
We enjoyed our 3 night stay. House was old but clean. Very well equipped Perhaps some written instructions for the TV would be good. After a big day out exploring we were all wanting to relax, sit back and watch a movie. A smart Tv would be have been good so we could hotspot or cast. That is not really a criticism though, just a suggestion. Well worth the price we paid. Thankyou Lisa
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2021
Thanks Ellen, lovely having you. Great suggestion with tv, the next tv we will certainly buy a smart tv good idea.

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Alicia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A welcome change to camping!
Great central location, everything we needed for our few days stay. Lovely host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2021
It was lovely meeting your families and your very significant and special time for your Fraser Island visit.

10/10 Excellent

Sam R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Thanks for having us . We had a great time and the house has everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2021
It was lovely meeting you and glad you enjoyed your Fraser Island experience.