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Eighteen Mile Cottage, nestled beside a freshwater river in the Lost World Valley, offers a peaceful retreat with breathtaking views from its large rear deck. Unwind in the spa bath or explore rock pools and mountain hikes nearby.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Eighteen Mile Cottage - river access with breathtaking views!

  • Eighteen Mile Cottage is a beautifully appointed early 1920s Queenslander holiday home, full of charm and character.
    Nestled beside an invigorating river flowing close to its source, the Lamington National Park.

    Located in the stunning Lost World Valley, within Queensland’s Scenic Rim, it’s just a 90-minute drive from both Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

    Set on a private, fully fenced property, surrounded by approximately 500 acres of captivating mountains, sprawling pastures, and pretty countryside.

    With its romantic and cozy ambiance, the cottage is an ideal retreat for couples, small families, and groups of friends seeking to relax, unwind, and recharge.

    Explore the beautiful rock pools—perfect for a refreshing swim, fishing, or a peaceful picnic by the water. For those feeling adventurous, mountain hikes await just beyond your doorstep!

    Guests interested in farm animal experiences can visit a nearby property by prior arrangement and booking (fees apply). Bookings must be made directly between guests and the property.

    Eighteen Mile Homestead (sleeps 12-15) is also an option on the wider property for guest bookings. Eighteen Mile Homestead - Darlington | Stayz

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking permitted inside house

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and store extra beds

Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Finer details are provided with guests arrival information.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Pet Owners: Pets are not permitted inside the cottage. Use of the verandahs and fenced yard area is available.

It can be used by the confirmed guests only. Additional visitors are not permitted without prior approval from the owner.

This property is not suitable for school leavers/Hens/Bucks’ parties/Events/Weddings/Birthday functions or parties - noise must be kept to a minimum.

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total pets

Note from host: With prior approval. Not permitted inside house.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking permitted inside house

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Eighteen Mile Cottage - river access with breathtaking views! pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Eighteen Mile Cottage - river access with breathtaking views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Eighteen Mile Cottage - river access with breathtaking views!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Eighteen Mile Cottage - river access with breathtaking views!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Eighteen Mile Cottage - river access with breathtaking views! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Gondwana Rainforests of Australia, Hillview Park and Carhill Park. Burgess Park and Jingeri Nature Refuge are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Reviews

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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 103 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely long weekend. The cottage is absolutely lovely. Everything thing we needed was provided. We will definately be coming back. :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

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

Great getaway

My wife and I plus our two dogs had a great weekend getaway. Quiet, private and relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Very Peacefull and relaxing

Great place to unwind, nice and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

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

Peace and quiet

Excellent place to stop and unwind. Great country feel, lovely host Will revisit
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cameron L.

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

Brilliant cottage hideaway

Beautiful cottage in secluded spot near the creek. Amazing ambiance. We loved it. We’ll be back.Everything you need in the cottage for a great stay. Fireplace in back yard is the best you can get. We did camp oven cooking while watching the tiny fairy wrens and taking in the spectacular scenery
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Tranquil getaway

A beautiful weekend away with my partner. A relaxing creek and plenty of space for the dog to stretch his legs
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom E.

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

Family Catchup

A great place to getaway and unplug back into Nature with Friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Heaven

This property was exactly what we were looking for. Beautiful country setting , quiet and the cottage was so nice. It had everything you would want. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

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

18 Mile Love

Fab location surrounded by National Parks and beautiful scenery. Loved the birds, friendly cows, babbling river and nearby walking tracks. Looking forward to the completion of nearby Hilltop Haven which will be on pur bucket list for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise B.

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

Breath of fresh air

This cottage and its surrounds gave our family some time out of the hustle and bustle of life. Warm beds, cosy interior and campfires by night. Plenty of space for kids to walk around in the creek, play soccer and ride bikes. Great communication with the lovely host too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

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

Peace and relaxation

We (and the fur baby) had a 7 night stay at 18 Mile Cottage for 7 and we didnt want to leave. On the large back verandah, which catches the breeze and has a wonderful outlook, we BBQ'd, ate, drank, played games, watched and listened to the birds and the cows, and heard the river running by. We enjoyed dips in the river each day, as did the dog until he was exhausted.Sitting by the fire in the evening was so relaxing, and being able to see so many stars at night was beautiful. Oh, and the bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Home away from home!

We would live here if we could. If you are feeling stressed by life and need a reset and time out from the hustle and bustle, you need to stay in this beautiful cottage and lap up all its serenity. The landscape and 360 degree surroundings of this cottage are absolutely gorgeous. We thoroughly enjoyed waking up to the sounds of the creek and all the pretty birds along it. When we were done relaxing, there was plenty of activities to do, including hiking along a mountain top with breathtaking views, walking along the creek beds, and eating a cheese board next to the fire. We now consider this place our home away from home, and will be back again and again and again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

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

Relaxing week away

We enjoyed our stay here. The locale is lovely, the cottage had everything we needed, and we had a nice, calm holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lovely weekend getaway from Brisbane. Quaint, well furnished old style cottage with a lot of character in a beautiful country setting. Hosts were very welcoming, easy access, the cottage is very well equipped and the hosts have obviously gone to a lot of effort to make for a very pleasant stay. We loved the beautiful large verandah in the midst of nature. My 18 month old loved all the birds, wallabies, and cows in the field next door. We also loved the little trail to the creek where we could have a dip. We had a lot of fun, thanks so much for having us xx
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phoenix E.

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

Cute cottage. Beautiful views.

Exactly the relaxing retreat we were looking for. Looking forward to our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Perfect getaway

Loved the cabin, the creek, the jacuzzi tub. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monique H.

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

Perfect Cottage

We had the most perfect cottage stay. Everything was exactly how it’s advertised. Excellent communication. We will certainly be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Loved every minute

I have nothing bad to say, the weekend here was absolutely perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah J.

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

Wedding chill

The Cottage was a lovely haven during a weekend attending a family wedding.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh P.

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

Definitely Recommended

Robyn was an excellent host. The place is cute and in a serene environment. Very well equipped with attention to small detail. Would go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

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

Excellent Weekend Getaway

We had a great experience staying in the country cottage with all the necessities and creature comforts. No wifi or phone reception which allowed us to completely switch off and relax. We explore the local area and climbed up the mountain behind the cabin. The creek, paddock and firepit were added bonuses that enhanced the overall time spent here - highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil M.

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

Extremely pleasant Hideaway

We would recommend Darlington to those who desire a quiet, relaxing few days. Whilst we were not in a position to avail ourselves of the many documented environmental activities, there appears to be no shortage of things to do in a beautiful, natural country setting. Everything was exactly as we hoped!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

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

Second stay

Its hidden down Kerry Road on the way to the Lost World Valley. Feels a bit like entering Jurassic Park when exploring the cascading creek on the edge of the national park. A great place to take the dog, plenty of walks and we experienced one of the best star lit nights as there is no ambient lights from civilisation.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

So relaxing

We loved our weekend, thank you. The lovely back verandah was so cool. Its been years since we have only heard birds and a bubbling brook and cows. Just what the doctor ordered.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023