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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathrooms1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Eatons Hill, QLD
  • Place, Clear Mountain Conservation Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Thomas Morrison Reserve
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, South Pine Sports Complex
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brisbane, QLD (BNE)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the area

Eatons Hill

Located in Eatons Hill, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of South Pine Sports Complex and Strathpine Centre. .This vacation home is 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Brisbane Entertainment Centre and 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from Suncorp Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Clear Mountain Conservation Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Thomas Morrison Reserve - 5 min drive - 1.9 km
  • South Pine Sports Complex - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Albany Creek Leisure Centre - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Alan Bishop Corner - 9 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Brisbane Strathpine Station - 10 min drive
  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eatonhills function centre - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Eatons Hill Village - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Garland Thai - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bluegrass Authentic Southern Barbeque - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive

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 Hill Top Retreat

Moving home, on a holiday, conference or just visiting family, this spacious well appointed 6 bedroom home is well suited. TESLA car charger for EV cars on site. Close bike ride to Buses connecting to Brisbane City, Train station about 10 minutes drive & EH shopping center about 5 minutes drive. We are in a quiet yet convenient location.

With all the comforts of home this 6 bedroom house is equipped with a full kitchen including microwave, dishwasher & full size fridge, energy efficient, 55" Plasma wall mounted TV & an outdoor fireplace(not to be used when local outdoor fire bans are in place *please check ). With 6 rooms, this 2 level house also comes with a bath + shower & separate toilet for convenience on each level of the home.

Guest access
We have 2 acres next to land without fences so you will get to enjoy nature: just hang out on the patio, watch the wonderful Aussie wildlife that visit or gaze at the stars.

Shaded by Spotted Gum and Iron Bark trees and next to a koala reserve , you can enjoy the outdoors from the front deck. In the summer, it is perfect for a dip in the beautiful large pool & you could also enjoy sitting by the outdoor fire pit.(please check current fire restrictions)

Guest interaction
The cozy and clean home has 2 levels. There are 5 rooms upstairs and 1 downstairs as well as an office space. A toilet & shower on each level & a bath on the top level. Bookings by visa and master card are accepted. We provide clean sheets and pillow cases. Plenty of blankets are also provided along with lots of other necessities.

Neighbourhood overview
Quiet Residential Acreage Neighborhood. Short drive to Eatons hill Hotel and Event venue. Short drive to South Pine sports complex and Wantima Golf club. Close drive to Buses connecting to Brisbane City, Train station & Westfield shopping center. Close to all grades Schools. Less than 4 minutes to supermarkets(Woolworths , IGA & Aldi), Doctors, Dentist, Pharmacy, Restaurants (Asian, Indian, Thai, Pizza and Aussie). Easy access to highway - LESS THAN one hour drive to theme parks North The Sunshine coast-Australia Zoo, Underwater World , Beautiful beaches- Stradbroke and Morton Islands, Noosa, and much more. and South GOLD COAST- (Dreamworld, Movie World, Wet & Wild, Sea World and more) .

Getting around
Close drive to Buses connecting to Brisbane City, Train station & Westfield shopping center. Close to all grades Schools. Less than 2 minutes to supermarkets(Woolworths & Aldi), Doctors, Dentist, Pharmacy, Restaurants ( The Coffee Club, Subway, Asian, Indian, Thai, Pizza and Aussie). Easy access to highway.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 11 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: 1 Pet - med to small- Must advise prior to booking

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No Parties/celebration/gatherings/no noise
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 is also known as

The Hill Top Retreat
Eatons Hill Acerage With Wifi
The Hill Top Retreat Eatons Hill
154372
The Hill Top Retreat Private vacation home
The Hill Top Retreat Private vacation home Eatons Hill

The Hill Top Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aaron K., Wollongong

Liked: Cleanliness

The Hill Top Retreat

The location is a 10 min drive to the nearest shops. And it feels quite secluded & quiet. it has a lovely peaceful country feel about it & you can enjoy a camp fire at night. The bedrooms are roomy but the mattresses are pretty average. There isn't a lot of room in the living area, but it helps that it also has an outdoor area. The pool is huge & there is a bit of wildlife around the place at anytime of the day. We had 9 people stay there & that was a good number. The owners were excellent to deal with & they responded straight away to refill the gas bottle to the bbq & any other issue we had. If you would like to get out of the city & enjoy a nice relaxing place to stay, I would recommend this place for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT K.

Liked: Cleanliness

A liile piece of heaven.

Lived up to expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Katie Jacobsen N.

Average stay

We reserved the house for a group of staff to use for a conference which was subsequently cancelled due to lockdown. As were not able to get any refund or credit on our booking one staff member chose to stay for a night anyway. The feedback from her stay was average - an unpleasant smell in the downstairs bathroom which carried through the whole bottom level, lights that didn't work, a lack of enough blankets and heaters that didn't work very well. Some of these issues seem to be in some prior reviews as well so this needs attention.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Krystle K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great communication and helpful in all aspects of booking

Provided friendly and efficient service. Would recommend anytime staying with this host. Thank you

2/10 Terrible

Rachel K.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Don't Waste Your Money!!

We were a large family staying here and very disappointed. The pictures shown here are a dishonest representation of the property. You will not be staying at a property that looks like these pictures and you will not have a contact who is interested in helping. The spa is unable to be used, we were told that it only happened the morning we arrived, but it was evident from the state of the sign on it that it has been like that for quite some time. There was water coming out of the power point near it so can't be used for anything else. There is no clothesline as shown in the pictures. (and no clothes dryer so a big problem when you have a lot of people there for a week) It's dumped down the side of the shed with a pile of other rubble - along with a pile of steel reo outside the laundry door. The pool has an out-dated resuscitation sign and the pump does not come on enough to keep it properly clean. There is no lovely green lawn as the pictures show. This is where the pool is so there is only a small grassed area that was overgrown. The grass was long everywhere and very untidy. We asked for this to be mowed so it could be used but the person who is your contact is not the owner and is not interested in resolving any issues you have there. When we arrived the bins were full and the council truck not coming for another 4 days. We were advised they could do nothing about it and we could take it to a local refuse centre (we were to be charged $90 to do this!!!!) When paying to stay somewhere, we expect to have bins we can use. The outdoor patio area has an area which has sunken and they have just placed a large piece of carpet over it. This does not stop people tripping due to the very uneven surface and is very dangerous. I was told they never knew about this - but they have covered it up!! The power trips regularly in the house when the pool pump comes on as the whole of the downstairs living is on one power circuit, including the pool pump. Any electrician would know this is not suitable for a house this size. The light bulb over the stair case was blown, we were told this had also just happened. This made the stairs very dark and it cant be changed without a ladder due to its position but were told they couldn't come and change it. The basketball hoop is hanging off the shed in a broken state, unable to be used. The owner is clearly not prepared to spend money on the property but will be happy to take yours.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kaye D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Give Me a Home Among The Gum Trees

If waking up in the bush to the sounds of birds singing and no traffic noise but close enough to pop down to the shops, then this is the perfect spot

8/10 Good

Matt S.

Good spot

Great private spot, awesome pool house needs a little attention, some aircons do not work, power turned off a few times during the stay. All in all a nice spot to have a quiet getaway for the weekend with friends
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

4/10 Poor

Herath H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Our stay

This appears to be a under maintained property for many years. Old broken furniture, poorly maintained back yard, malfunctioning door locks difficult to operate. The photos in the advert appears to be old, does not reflect current status. Not value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Kailey H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice place to stay in Eatons Hill

The property is situated in a lovely bush setting and great for a large family group. The house is very comfortable and the outdoor environment is very nice. The only issue we had was when we were using the pool and spa at approximately 8.00pm we received a complaint from the neighbours about us using the pool and the outdoor area in the evening.

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thankyou for s wonderful cousin catch up weekend! Your pool was amazing!

Overall experience was great. Just remember your areoguard for the bugs!

8/10 Good

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Working Stay

I had a few schools to survey in Brisbane's north and had three others guys with me. The house was perfect for our needs. With the extreme humidity of the week, the pool was very refreshing. Overall it was a relaxing stay.

10/10 Excellent

Kourtni C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location!

Location is fantastic- far away enough to feel like your secluded from the world, but really you’re not far away at all! Very close to Eatons Hill Hotel, so if you happen to be going to a concert or festival there then it’s great!

6/10 Okay

Brenda L., Bracken Ridge

Liked: Cleanliness

Overall this was a good property but needs some upgrades

Positives - * The house is a great size and can sleep a lot of guests if you are having a large family gathering and need lots of space. * The kitchen and bathrooms where clean and modern * plenty of seating for everyone * Air conditioning throughout the whole house except for one bedroom * 2 bathrooms * rural outlook * plenty of parking * in ground pool Negatives * Walk way to pool entry was washed away and very eroded so was not easy to access especially for older people. * One bedroom had no air conditioning so we could not use it as it was so hot. They should consider changing the study downstairs to a bedroom instead as it has air conditioning, this caused a bit of drama with who was going to sleep where. * They need updated photos on the listing as they were out of date with the pool / yard area and should show photos of all the bedrooms. * Listing description was a bit different to what we were told with regards to bedrooms - there is only one bedroom downstairs and a study and then upstairs has another 5 bedrooms. * Some strange terms and conditions for e.g saying that sun cream must be removed before swimming as the sun cream may clog the pool filter and if it's damaged then we would be liable for cost of replacement - this is a health and safety concern as sun cream is so important for skin health, Thankfully we only swam in the late evening so didn't need sun cream on. * No BBQ - it was a tiny electric grill which was impossible to cook breakfast on for a large group so was not ideal. * House and area around needs updating and repairs as ground is uneven in a lot of places * We found it hard to unlock the doors with the keys provided.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Gathering

Great location and facilities for a family group with children aged 3 to 10. Plenty of areas to relax, swim and ride scooters.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Tanya F.

Serene but not like the pictures

The new pool area and spa is fantastic, however, there is a lot of rubble and rubbish in piles around the property and the pictures do not accurately reflect the current state of the property - the tiled floor was also dirty. There were no tea towels and one blanket each meant some of us were cold at night. The two door handles on every door was annoying as doors cannot be opened by one hand and we ran out of gas so had cold showers for a day. The owners were excellent with communication and fixed our issues promptly. However, they locked off a room when we arrived, assuming we could all share beds and continually questioning how many people we had staying (don't advertise as a 6 bedroom property if there is not access to all bedrooms). They rectified this immediately. While we liked the property, it was expensive for what you got and the grounds were a mess.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D., Gold Coast

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

Our experience was amazing. We were away on a footy weekend for representative TRL. Didn't have any issues. But on one of the nights we had night games and came home and debreifed having a chat and a laugh. If you are going to have loud convos with lots of laughter etc keep it inside not outside. As you make get a noise complaint. It was at 11pm which we didn't realise the time though. We were fine with it. And Jay was amazing about it and our stay was overall amazing.

6/10 Okay

Maryanne D.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Good Stay

It was a little disappointing we had paid extra money to have dogs at the property to compete at dog show pictures does not match what property looks like now. Lawn was not mowed and there was a pile of tin mesh and pole in sight. We went and sat in entertainment area we pulled out chairs to sit on and there was empty chip packets. Kitchen was fantastic everything you could need. No extra blankets in house as it was freezing cold. Beds were nice and comfy all rooms had airconditioning. We would stay again but needs a little attention to a few things.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome campfire, many beds, pool was beautiful

Campfire was absolutely lovely, and there were so many bedrooms (and beds), so suited our group well. Pool was beautiful but we were a bit disappointed that spa was out of order... otherwise a lovely stay! Also - expect an impromptu visit from the owner around 8/9pm..

8/10 Good

Julianne W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location and amenities for a group booking

All round everything that we needed. Thanks for a good stay.

6/10 Okay

Neetia M.

Getaway retreat

First impression on arrival was not good as there were rubbish everywhere around the driveway, the property need an update photo as the view on the photo is misleading, overgrown lawn and outside need a good clean up. Inside the house is big and suitable for big groups, need extra blankets as it was freezing at night and the heater in my room wasn't working. Price I paid for 1 night was too high for what we got out of this place compare to other places we used before.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Natassja P.

Great size property for groups.

Enjoyed our stay, great for groups and easy to find.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jake G., Melbourne

Great place

We enjoyed our stay and the pool is awesome.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katina T.

Beautiful private property

This beautiful property offered privacy and seclusion, yet was a short drive from a large grocery store, chemist, and many restaurant options. We enjoyed the sparkling pool and the space to stretch.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristian P.

Great location, clean, roomy house. Stayed with 2 dobermans - no problems at all, large backyard.

Highly recommend A+++
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018