Title: The Ski Shack - Lake Tinaroo - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Ski Shack - Lake Tinaroo Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for The Ski Shack - Lake Tinaroo ![Outdoor dining - The Ski Shack - Lake Tinaroo (Barrine)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/107000000/106993700/106993636/8628df35.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - The Ski Shack - Lake Tinaroo (Barrine)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/107000000/106993700/106993636/53072b5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Ski Shack - Lake Tinaroo (Barrine)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/107000000/106993700/106993636/1fec60c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - The Ski Shack - Lake Tinaroo (Barrine)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/107000000/106993700/106993636/ee047d61.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - The Ski Shack - Lake Tinaroo (Barrine)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/107000000/106993700/106993636/ef62bf19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Ski Shack is a newly built lakefront holiday home offering 5 spacious bedrooms, an open-plan main living area with a large fireplace, and 180-degree views of the lake from the covered balcony. Enjoy outdoor dining options on the balcony or by the private dock where you can tie up your boat; alternatively, try paddleboarding or fishing for barramundi right off the dock. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms5 bathrooms4306 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 Ski Shack - Lake Tinaroo Park your boat at the dock and enjoy the sunsets , in the absolute water front property on the shores of lake Tinaroo. This spacious 5 bedroom 4 bathroom holiday home is the perfect location for your next get away with family or friends. There is a fully equipped kitchen complete with dual ovens, Smeg espresso machine, 2 wine fridges and a butlers pantry . There is a large open plan living area with fireplace, which opens up via huge sliding doors onto an expansive covered patio - with 2 barbecues and large dining table for 14 or more people to sit around , and motorized screens for shade and comfort. There is a separate media room, an extensive book exchange library , and a games room with large TV , extra lounge space , a dart board and a pool table . The kids will be further entertained with paddle board and kayak, outdoor games and a basketball hoop There are 3 generous main rooms with ensuites and their own 55 inch TV screens , with a large bath in the master as well. The bunk rooms sleep 8 . The house has ducted air-conditioning in the Media room and all 5 bedrooms. There is a boat ramp directly out the front of the home, and the private jetty enables for easy launching and parking of your boats or jet-skis, and thee is deep water access from here year round. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Firepit ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - 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Please put bins on the roadside for collection Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is no 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 ### Property is also known as 663366 ## About the area Located in Barrine, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Freemans Forest Private Nature Reserve and Maroobi Park Nature Refuge, while Full Circle Studio and Gallery and Artistree Gallery are cultural highlights. [Visit our Barrine travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Barrine.dx6351530) [View more Vacation homes in Barrine](https://www.expedia.ca/Barrine-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6351530-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-17.24444,145.58578&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:rdfhBcvqwZ%40O%3FQ%3FO%40Q%3FO%40M%40Q%40O%40O%40QBO%40MBOBQBMBOBODMBOBODQDMDODKFODMDOFOFMFKFOFKFOFKHOFKHMHKHMHIHMHKHKJKHKJKHKJIJKJIJKJIJGLKJILGJILGJELILGLGLGLELILELENELELENELCNELENALCNELCNANANCL%3FNANCN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40L%3FNBN%40L%40NBNDLBN%40LDNDLBNDLDLDNDLDLDLHLDLFLFLFLHJDLFJHLFJHJJLFJHJJJHJJHHJJJJHJJJHJHJHLHHHLHJHLFJHNFJFNFJFNFJFLFNDNDLFNDJDNDLBNDPBNDLBNBNBLBPBN%40LBN%40P%40N%40N%40P%40L%3FN%40P%3FN%3FP%40NAL%3FP%3FNAP%3FNALARALANAPCNALCNCPCNCLCNELCNEPCNENELEJGNENELGNGLGJGNGJGNGJINGJILIJILIJIJIJIJKJIJKJKJIHKJKHKJKFMHKJKHMFKHMFKDMHMFMFMFMDMHMDMDODMDMDODMBODMDO%40MBODO%40MBO%40OBM%3FO%40OBO%3FO%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOCOAM%3FOCOAOCMAOEMCOAMEOEMCOEMEMEOEMEMEMIMEMGMGMGMIKEMGKIMGKIMKKIKGKKKIKKKIIKKKIKKKIKIKIKIKIMIKIMGKIOGKGOGKGOGKGMGOEMEOGOEKEMEOEQCOCOEMCOCMCOCQCOAMCOAQAOAMASAM%3FOAQ%3FO%3FQAM&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xcq-OBPgpX_YcOrlVMWiRDtmDS8=) Barrine, QLD ### What's nearby - ![Crater Lakes National Park featuring a lake or waterhole, forest scenes and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6280800/a588f45e-acf0-4208-8437-935311bdbc5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Crater Lakes National Park 18 min drive \- 8.2 km - ![Although it was still raining the Lake Barrine Teahouse was a lovely place to visit right on the lake. They’re famous for their Devonshire Tea and we appreciated that they had a little kiddies play area so we could have some down time with our tea. Lake Barrine is also well known for its relaxing cruises around the volcanic crater brim, or if you’re feeling more energetic there’s a 5km walking track around the lake.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353988/e0029af7-b8e0-4c9c-b46e-1f7c19610938.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Barrine 19 min drive \- 9.9 km - ![Like jumping off things in to water? You'll love lake Eacham! Try backflipping off the pontoon, or if you're feeling brave try the jumping tree nearby... #waterlust www.cheskiesgaplife.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6265959/e1060b21-4901-4ae3-8388-39f71a204931.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Eacham 22 min drive \- 10.6 km - Full Circle Studio and Gallery 18 min drive \- 8.5 km - Freemans Forest Private Nature Reserve 19 min drive \- 8.8 km ### Getting around - Tolga Station 29 min drive - Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) 88 min drive ### Restaurants - Yungaburra Pub 15 min drive - Botanica Yungaburra 15 min drive - Mr Belson 15 min drive - Gallo Dairyland 20 min drive - Lake Barrine Tea House 14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Ski Shack - Lake Tinaroo pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at The Ski Shack - Lake Tinaroo? ### What time is check-out at The Ski Shack - Lake Tinaroo? ### Where is The Ski Shack - Lake Tinaroo located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Ski Shack - Lake Tinaroo 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca F. Jan 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Large family This was a great residence for us we have a large family of young adults and the younger ones being teenagers. Everyone had something to do. The pool table was amazing. We want to book again. ##### Rebecca F. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah R. Nov 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful weekend Beautiful weekend away lake side. The house and facilities are pristine. The only fault was the outdoor blinds not working so we could not roll them up when sitting on the veranda. This did not impact on our weekend however and we will def book this house again . ##### Sarah R. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leah H. Sep 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The photos don't do this house justice, it's 10 times more stunning. Perfect access for the lake. Immaculately clean. Host was very communicative and obliging. We would definitely book again ##### Leah H. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jo K. Sep 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 60th birthday We are a family group staying at the property for a 60th birthday. 9 adults and 5 kids aged 9 months to 6 yesrs old. The house was excellent and accomodated all of us very well. We had a great time. ##### Jo K. 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