Title: Forrest Beach Getaway - family holiday haven - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Forrest Beach Getaway - family holiday haven Family-friendly vacation home in Forrest Beach ![TV, DVD player, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35540000/35539600/35539593/e9feb21b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35540000/35539600/35539593/86e7efef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35540000/35539600/35539593/0910de53.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35540000/35539600/35539593/4fdd9cbb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35540000/35539600/35539593/79f0ebc3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this recently renovated holiday home in a tranquil setting, approximately 500 meters from the beach front. Enjoy beautiful sea breezes through fly-screened windows, and relax in the large living room or explore the nearby Fantome, Pelorus, Palm and Orpheus Islands. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Forrest Beach Getaway - family holiday haven This recently fully renovated holiday home has 5 large bedrooms - 3 upstairs and 2 downstairs: 2 bathrooms - 1 up and 1 down: large living room and kitchen and laundry with washing machine and dryer. The house is fully air-conditioned with fans as well or just enjoy the beautiful sea breezes through the fly-screened windows. Plenty of parking space and a large yard for the children to enjoy. The house is approximately 500 meters from the beach front. The home is suitable for a large family or a group of families wanting to enjoy the beautiful beaches, great fishing and closeness to the Fantome, Pelorus, Palm and Orpheus Islands just off the coast. There are 2 boat ramps from which to launch the boat to explore the great fishing opportunities or to cruise across to the islands and snorkel or dive the reefs surrounding the islands in beautiful clear waters or stop off at Yanks Jetty on Orpheus Island for a picnic and swim around viewing the fish and coral that live under the jetty. The house is approximately 20-25 minutes from Dungeness where there is great launching facilities and parking space. Launching at Dungeness gives you access to the Hinchinbrook Channel or the outer reefs for great fishing or visit Zoe Falls on Hinchinbrook Island and enjoy a cooling swim in the beautiful swimming hole at the bottom of the falls after tracking through tropical rain forest. If this isn't enough, you can enjoy long walks along the soft white sandy beach collecting shells and trinkets. Forrest Beach has a stinger net which is in position during the summer months and patrolled by Surf Lifesavers on weekends and during school holiday periods. There is a mini-mart, take-away food shop, hair-dresser, doctor and chemist, newsagency and hotel with a bottle shop. The Forrest Beach Hotel, which is on the beachfront, has an a-la-carte restaurant and is great spot to sit and enjoy a drink with family and friends with a cool breeze blowing or inside the air-conditioned bar. The hotel offers a courtesy shuttle bus service for its patrons and often has live music on weekends. Sleeping arrangements Upstairs there is the master bedroom (Bedroom No 1) which has a queen sized bed: Bedroom No 2 with a queen bed and single bed bunk set. Bedroom No 3 has 2 single beds. All bedrooms are air-conditioned with large built-in wardrobes and storage areas. Bedrooms 1 and 3 have french doors which open out onto the front veranda. Downstairs - Bedroom No 4 has a king bed and wardrobe: Bedroom No 5 has two single beds and a small built-in wardrobe. Both downstairs bedrooms are air-conditioned and have wall-mounted fans. All bed linen and towels are provided. Living area The lounge room has seating for up to ten persons, a colour television and DVD player and CD player. The large kitchen has a dining setting for 6, a large refrigerator, electric hotplates and oven, microwave oven, 4-slice toaster, kettle, electric frypan, electric handbeater and all the cooking utensils needed to prepare family meals. There is a second refrigerator which can be utilised if needed. The laundry has a large washing machine and a clothes dryer. Under the house is fully enclosed and a great play area for the children. A gas barbecue and extra tables and chairs are kept in this area. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - CD player - DVD player - Games - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Bicycles - Fishing nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability - Bed sheets changed on request - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Bicycles - Garden - No plastic water bottles - Recycling - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33740000/33735900/33735888/2ae70931.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Executive Luxury Fishermans Retreat - Hinchinbrook Channel Lucinda - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 42 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=33735888&PinnedHotelID=33735888&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116120000/116116300/116116230/d96973ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury @ Lucinda Lucinda - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=116116230&PinnedHotelID=116116230&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102010000/102001900/102001856/4d482439.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sans Souci Apartments Ingham - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry 9.4 Exceptional 20 reviews CA $213 CA $236 total includes taxes & fees Nov 23 - Nov 24 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=102001856&PinnedHotelID=102001856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32430000/32420900/32420830/443a4b99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ingham Tourist Park Ingham - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=32420830&PinnedHotelID=32420830&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM ### 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 ### Pets Pets not allowed Note from host: Make request on application for consideration ### 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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property 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 Getaway Family Holiday Haven Forrest Beach Getaway Family Holiday Haven House Getaway Family Haven House Forrest Getaway Family Haven Forrest Beach Getaway - Family Holiday Haven Forrest Beach 187311 Getaway Family Holiday Haven House Forrest Beach Getaway Family Holiday Haven Forrest Beach Getaway - Family Holiday Haven Forrest Beach ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-18.70686%2C146.29405&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7b9RoxRHbYSt0S-Y7svGgF8tHVQ=) Forrest Beach, QLD #### What's nearby - Halifax Bay Wetlands National Park - 11 min drive - 2.2 km - Ingham Memorial Botanical Gardens - 17 min drive - 21.5 km - Rotary Park - 17 min drive - 21.5 km - TYTO Regional Art Gallery - 17 min drive - 21.8 km - Tyto Wetlands Visitor Centre - 17 min drive - 22.2 km #### Getting around - Ingham Station - 22 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Cerberus Cafe Restaurant - ‬5 min walk - ‪Forrest Beach Takeaway - ‬7 min walk - ‪Ocean Grove Cafe - ‬6 min walk - ‪Velmas Cafe - ‬5 min walk - ‪Sea Cafe - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Forrest Beach Getaway - family holiday haven pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Forrest Beach Getaway - family holiday haven? > As of Nov 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Forrest Beach Getaway - family holiday haven on Nov 23, 2025 start from CA $218.1, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Forrest-Beach-Hotels-Forrest-Beach-Getaway-Family-Holiday-Haven.h35539593.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Forrest Beach Getaway - family holiday haven? > Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Forrest Beach Getaway - family holiday haven? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Forrest Beach Getaway - family holiday haven located? > This family-friendly Forrest Beach vacation home is located near the beach, 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Halifax Bay Wetlands National Park, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Ingham Memorial Botanical Gardens and Rotary Park. TYTO Regional Art Gallery and Tyto Wetlands Visitor Centre are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Forrest Beach Getaway - family holiday haven Reviews 10 ### 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 35 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew K. Apr 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Favourite accommodation It is good to be back at our favourite accommodation. It is always a pleasure to stay here. ##### Matthew K. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew K. May 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from home. This is our favourite home away from home while working away. ##### Matthew K. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew K. May 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Love staying here Perfect home away from home after each day of construction work. Relaxing and very comfortable. ##### Matthew K. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jody A. Apr 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house for large group Great time with family ##### Jody A. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John F. Jun 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Most enjoyable and very relaxing ☺️ Great accommodation ##### John F. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elecia J. Apr 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quick getaway We only stayed overnight but had a lovely time. Would definitely visit again. The property was great. It was clean, had absolutely everything we needed, and fantastic location ##### Elecia J. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim C. May 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house Forrest Beach Great property. Great location. ##### Kim C. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane Aug 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication I loved all the little extras that helped the kids enjoy their stay even more and helped to keep them happy and active. The beds were amazingly comfy and there was plenty of space with 5 adults and 5 children, it really was a home away from home with the children asking when we can go back. ##### Diane Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### robert c. Aug 6, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pleasant stay Only therefore a couple of nights, but a good place, spaceous and good amenities. Recommended. ##### robert c. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea M. Nov 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent holiday home Everything you could need. Very clean. Would highly recommend for families. ##### Andrea M. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary C. May 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mothers 90th birthday Better than expected,lots of room plenty of parking space. Could of stayed longer with ease. Great value ##### Gary C. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul O. Mar 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very homely Beautiful big well maintained home . Great location just a short stroll from the beach . Highly recommended ##### Paul O. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Praneel S. Jun 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Homely and peaceful Very well layout for any family. Nice and spacious home. Will surely book again ##### Praneel S. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Michelle H. Aug 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Forest beach Great house for a family stay, lots of room for everyone. Needs a bit of a revamp but is functional, clean and comfortable. ##### Michelle H. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### chris c. Aug 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Nice big home with everything you can think of to make your stay comfortable. Easy booking and check in process. Will definitely be back. Thanks Maureen 😊 ##### chris c. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tania W. May 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Big Home The house was wonderful and big enough for our two families holidaying together. House had everything we needed including a lovely big back yard for our kids to play in. Would definitely recommend and have a feeling we might book another trip in the future. ##### Tania W. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter A. Jun 19, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Do yourself a favour Beautiful place well kept by owners Close to hotel, beach and shops Big backyard ##### Peter A. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy W. Sep 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Extended Family Getaway Lovely location, easy walk to shops and beach. Plenty of room to lounge around, play boardgames or do a puzzle. Great undercover area downstairs, and perfect yard space for cricket, bocce and riding bikes. Well equipped kitchen & linen. Everything we needed for an extended family getaway. ##### Amy W. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew K. Mar 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Above and beyond The home owner, Maureen, always goes above and beyond in any situation.Cannot recommend highly enough. ##### Matthew K. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew K. May 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A pleasure to return As always, it is a pleasure to return to this property which feels like a second home. ##### Matthew K. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Holly S. Dec 27, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great for families Very homely, great space and comfy beds ##### Holly S. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ramon P. Nov 25, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable Comfortable and clean ##### Ramon P. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa M. Sep 29, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious home We had a amazing stay. Spacious home beautiful location. ##### Lisa M. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Simon N., Ingham, Australia Jan 14, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious home to relax in House had heaps of space and the provision of baby things was a great bonus. It was clean and was good to come and go from walking on the beach and coming back from swimming holes ##### Simon N. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharyn B., Mackay Jan 4, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 3 day getaway Found easily, exactly as described, excellent hosts go above and beyond, big house excellent for families. ##### Sharyn B. 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