Title: Family-friendly holiday home - 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 # Family-friendly holiday home Family-friendly vacation home in Mackay with a water park ## Photo gallery for Family-friendly holiday home ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Family-friendly holiday home (Ooralea)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34160000/34154600/34154547/aecc3c6f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Family-friendly holiday home (Ooralea)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34160000/34154600/34154547/72eb8361.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Family-friendly holiday home (Ooralea)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34160000/34154600/34154547/a72ea4af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Family-friendly holiday home (Ooralea)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34160000/34154600/34154547/c306310e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi - Family-friendly holiday home (Ooralea)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34160000/34154600/34154547/165a12c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located in a friendly neighborhood, this modern house offers a comfortable retreat for up to 14 people. With amenities like air-conditioning, fast NBN internet, and multiple TVs with streaming services, you'll feel right at home. Enjoy games and entertainment options like ping pong table and board games or explore the nearby ARC centre with pools and an Olympic running track. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## 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. ### Family-friendly holiday home The house can sleep up to 14 people 2 king beds, 8 single beds and 1 pullout sofa which is a double, there is 2 bathrooms and one laundry room and a 2 car garage, the house is fully air-conditioned/heated, the house was built in 2014. All liens, towels, shampoo and conditioner, coffee, tea & milk are supplied. If you stay longer than a week we do a freshen up clean free of charge. The internet is nbn and is fast, the Tv in the living room has Stan with all the latest movies, Netflix, You tube and fletch The other tv has a DVD player and PlayStation 3 with games, board games, ping pong table, outdoor games. The house is in a nice neighbourhood with all new houses and friendly people the main park is just around the corner. The ARC centre were there are 3 pools and an Olympic running track all open to the public is only 5mins drive Sidetrax indoor go carts are heaps of fun for the kids only 8 mins drive Skating, Squash and Tenpin Bowling is all available at the Mackay Leisure Centre, only 5 mins drive Goanna Brewing is only 9 mins drive were you can participate in the brewing process and take beer home. Open Tuesday to Saturday, bookings essential Black Springs Golf course is only 6mins drive away it has 9 holes you can hire golf buggies and has a bar, open 7 days ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces) - Wheelchair-accessible parking available - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Netflix - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Streaming services - Video game console - Video games - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: This violation will incure a $200 per day fee. ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall ### Things to do - Table tennis - Water park - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Swimming 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Housekeeping (on request) ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100230000/100223400/100223319/542a3848.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### WhitsunStays - 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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 Family Friendly Holiday Home House Ooralea Family Friendly Holiday Home House Family Friendly Holiday Home Ooralea Family Friendly Holiday Home House Ooralea Family Friendly Holiday Home Ooralea Family Friendly Holiday Home House Private vacation home Family Friendly Holiday Home Ooralea Ooralea Family Friendly Holiday Home Private vacation home Private vacation home Family Friendly Holiday Home Family Friendly House Ooralea Family Friendly Home Mackay Family Friendly Holiday Home Mackay Family Friendly Holiday Home Private vacation home Family Friendly Holiday Home Private vacation home Mackay ## About the area Ooralea, a neighborhood in Mackay, is home to this vacation home. Mackay Leisure Centre and Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Caneland Central and Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre. Traveling with kids? Consider Bluewater Lagoon, or check out an event or a game at Mackay Basketball Stadium. Looking to get your feet wet? Fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Family-friendly holiday home 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 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kellie V. Aug 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family wedding Booked the house for family members for a wedding in Mackay. House was great. Catered well for kids… exactly what we needed. ##### Kellie V. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda C. Feb 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Host Terrific property, everything you needed and Robert could not have been more accommodating. ##### Amanda C. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Azh W. Nov 17, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent home away home We really enjoyed our stay. It was perfect as I wanted the whole family to be together under one roof to make the most of our holidays. The house looks just like the photos. Plenty of space. Highly recommended especially if you have a big number of families traveling together! ##### Azh W. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill C. Mar 16, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent overnight stay! Had a great catch up at this property! The house was easy to find and as described on the website. Very big and open planned and everything we needed was provided. Beds were super comfy. Just wish we could of had a longer stay! ##### Jill C. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David N., Bribie Island Mar 21, 2019 #### Very spacious and comfortable Stayed for 10 nights and loved it. The house is well located with shops nearby and only a few minutes drive into town. The rooms are large and comfortable. The media room was fantastic. Thanks again ##### David N. Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2019