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Eighteen Mile Cottage - river access with breathtaking views!

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Exterior
A room with a wooden floor, a green table with a basket, a red door, and a window with green panes.
A living room with a blue sofa, a red door, a large rug, and a white chair.
Two children playing in a bathtub with a wooden cabinet and a tiled wall in the background.
A house with a porch and a fire pit in the yard.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Darlington, QLD
  • Place, Hillview Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Carhill Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Burgess Park
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Darlington

Located in Darlington, this cottage is on the waterfront, a 2-minute drive from Gondwana Rainforests of Australia and 7 minutes from Hillview Park. .This cottage is 4.4 mi (7.2 km) from Carhill Park and 6.4 mi (10.4 km) from Burgess Park.
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What's nearby

  • Hillview Park - 11 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Carhill Park - 11 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Burgess Park - 14 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Thunderbird Park - 52 min drive - 44.7 miles
  • Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk - 55 min drive - 46.2 miles

Getting around

  • Coolangatta Airport (OOL) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O'Reilly's Bar - ‬99 min drive
  • ‪O'Reilly's Mountain Café & Gifts - ‬113 min drive
  • ‪Christmas Creek Cafe & Cabins - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Dining Room - ‬97 min drive
  • ‪Mountview Alpaca Farm - ‬99 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.

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
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

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

  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Contactless check-in 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 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 trash

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 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Eighteen Mile Cottage - river access with breathtaking views! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay at the cottage. It was well equipped and very quiet. We would stay again in the future. Communication was excellent. I had a couple of questions and they were answered promptly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

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

Short Getaway

Neat, cosy, clean property just of the grid far enough to feel like you have separated from the world. Massive deck for relaxing with the sound of the Albert river in the background. The pup always enjoys the yard and river adventures. No hesitation to recommend Eighteen Mile Cottage as a destination.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022