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Little Mountain Retreat – Where the Bush meets the Beach

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Escape to Little Mountain Retreat, a modern Queensland cottage nestled among 2.5 acres of private bush reserve. Relax in the spacious open-plan living area, unwind on the covered veranda with a cool drink, or enjoy the chef's kitchen and its unique features like timber bench tops and stainless steel appliances.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Little Mountain Retreat – Where the Bush meets the Beach

The Beach or the Bush? Now you can have the best of both worlds when you stay at ‘Little Mountain Retreat’. Hidden away at the top of a winding driveway you will find a modern take on the quintessential Queensland cottage. This bespoke home offers the ideal spot to relax and recharge, yet at the same time is only 5.5kms from the beautiful beaches, restaurants and shops of Caloundra and all the Sunshine Coast and Hinterland has to offer.

Inside the home, you'll find a spacious, light and bright open plan living/dining space adjoining the unique chef's kitchen, with its timber bench top, statement splashback, stainless steel appliances and a ceramic Butler's sink. With beautiful polished cypress floors, handcrafted timber joinery and cabinetry, this home is comfortable and relaxing.

After a hard day at the beach or enjoying one of the many local attractions, relax with a cool drink or two on the covered veranda overlooking 2.5 acres of private bush reserve. Kangaroos come to graze on the lawns right at the house while Kookaburras laugh in the trees as the sun sets over the ridge. As night falls feel right at home in the 1000 thread count linens and warm doona.

With a comfortable second bedroom and second bathroom, there is room for all the family or friends, and for that extra occasion there is a deluxe double fold out sofa in the lounge. Both bedrooms and the lounge room also have split system air-conditioning units for your added comfort.

Please Note - We have a strict no party policy nor is the house available to ‘schoolies’.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking is permitted outside the home only.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains

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

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
Guests who disregard this will be asked to leave.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is permitted outside the home only.

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: Guests who disregard this will be asked to leave.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Little Mountain Retreat Where Bush Meets Beach House
Retreat Where Bush Meets Beach House
Little Mountain Retreat Where Bush Meets Beach
Retreat Where Bush Meets Beach
Little Mountain Retreat Where the Bush Meets the Beach
Little Mountain Retreat Donde Bush se Encuentra con la Playa

About the area

Located in Little Mountain, a neighborhood in Sunshine Coast, this vacation home is in the mountains and near the beach. Queensland Air Museum and Landsborough Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Australia Zoo and Caloundra Jet Ski. Traveling with kids? Consider NightQuarter and Aussie World.
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Little Mountain, QLD

What's nearby

  • Currimundi Lake - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Bulcock Beach - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Caloundra Events Center - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Moffat Beach - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Sunshine Coast University Hospital - 7 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Landsborough Station - 15 min drive
  • Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Parklands Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zarraffa's Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Aroona Take Away - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Mountain Retreat – Where the Bush meets the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Little Mountain Retreat – Where the Bush meets the Beach?

As of Sept 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Little Mountain Retreat – Where the Bush meets the Beach on Sept 25, 2025 start from CA $224.66, 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 for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Little Mountain Retreat – Where the Bush meets the Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little Mountain Retreat – Where the Bush meets the Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Little Mountain Retreat – Where the Bush meets the Beach located?

This family-friendly Sunshine Coast vacation home is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Sugarbag Road Natural Amenity Reserve and Jill Chamberlain Nature Refuge. Leacy's Bushland Conservation Reserve and Queensland Air Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Little Mountain Retreat – Where the Bush meets the Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

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

Wonderful property

This was a dream property. It was utterly delightful. So well maintained and with everything you might need. The information files were fantastic. Just be aware the drive is very steep. We loved every minute here and we had planned to stay here longer.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regan W.

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

Great stay

Loved staying here!! Nice chill and quiet vibe close to shops and beach too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen M.

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

Tranquil and relaxing place

Beautifully decorated with every amenity you could want. Very peaceful with lovely surroundings but close to attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely quiet little place. Driveway bit scary first time haha had everything you needed for a home away from home. Close enough to everything you need beach shopping food etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

Weekend Getaway

Lovely little house in a great area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scorrar Family

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

Great, well equipped house

We really enjoyed this house. It was well setup and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Awesome

Highly recommended nice quiet spot
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie D.

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

Week in Little Mountain

What a brilliant week! Perfect setting, amazing house, had everything we needed! Was convenient for everything we came to do!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tash C.

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

Tranquil

A stunning home. Peaceful spot but close to everything you need. Thank you so much for hosting us
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy A., Australia

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

Amazing, tranquil and clean!!!

We enjoyed everything about this property, the cleanliness, the facilities, location everything was perfect. The views, the beds!! It gelt like home. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

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

Easter time getaway

We all really enjoyed our extra long weekend at Little Mountain Retreat.The property was amazing we loved all the comfortable finishing touches which made our stay so much enjoyable. Beautiful views highly recommend, the place catered to all our needs. Our host was helpful and received great communication, nothing was a problem.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theo S.

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

very nice

enjoyable
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

YunYun X.

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

Quaint surrounding, Cosy and Neat!

Had a lovely family weekend staycation of 5A+1C in this lil retreat tucked away in peaceful green surroundings! Waking up to breakfast at the deck was special! Full amenities provided, complete just as one were to be at home! Couldn't have asked for more!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Souvanna D.

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

Beautiful house and property

Little Mountain Retreat was a very relaxing and homely place to stay at. We had everything we needed in the house, and it was very beautifully presented. We loved the feeling of being amongst the trees and seeing the kangaroos and birds, while also being so close to shops and restaurants, the beach, and the hinterland. Rachel was so lovely to communicate with and answered all our questions. We would highly recommend this lovely home to anyone travelling to the Sunshine Coast, and would definitely come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dimitrius

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Looking for a Christmas getaway where the only jingle you’ll hear is kangaroos hopping around? This place delivered! It was so peaceful you could hear the festive cheer of silence. The house was spotlessly prepared, like Santa’s elves had swung by before us. The best part? When our water decided to take a holiday too, the owners swooped in like Christmas superheroes and fixed it on Christmas Day! Talk about dedication—Santa could learn a thing or two from them. Highly recommend for anyone wanting a mix of serenity, wildlife, and a landlord more reliable than Rudolph’s GPS!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful and relaxing environment. Perfect holiday stay.

Great Only concern, no front door key to be found, unable to lock from inside. No notification about a key or who to contact.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

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

Great family trip at Little Mountain

The house was so lovely and had everything we needed plus some little extra's we were not expecting but truly appreciated. not having to pack towels and linen was an added bonus. The view from every window is truly spectacular and relaxing. Trees and sky was our view for two days and I felt totally refreshed after spending the weekend at Little Mountain. Thank you to the owners for hosting our thoroughly enjoyable weekend. We will be back very soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

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

Thank you.

Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate C.

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

Fabulous retreat!

We were all so excited to find the little house up the driveway. Set amongst the trees with a lovely outlook and it felt private and cosy. We even had a visit from a Dad and baby kangaroo! Our girls were very excited and there was plenty of room on the grass and driveway to play “kangaroos”. Inside everything was very clean and welcoming. Cupboards thoughtfully stocked. We really enjoyed our weekend away and would love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Kerry P.

Liked: Communication

Little House on the hill

Well presented little house with everything you may need. Very steep driveway which was overgrown. Don't recommend arriving after dark. Still a good drive away from the beach (10-15 mins). Not as comfortable as we had hoped as far the bed and sheets went. A neighbour's barking dog and traffic noises meant it wasn't as quiet as we had hoped. Everything was in good working order.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Akaira C.

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

A wonderful place tucked in amongst the trees

Amazing property to stay at! Loved the timber doors and deck. Bbq-ed and dined outside, was perfect. Very tidy property and nice and private...just right for us. Kitchen has quality cookware (Scanpan) and the pantry essentials was a welcome surprise (foil, cooking paper, sauces, oils, rice, pasta). Aptly sized fridge freezer for a homestay. The only disappointments were the bath (let down on size) and the showers (had low pressure). Loved the room sprays and showering sets in the bathrooms though so have ordered some for our home! A great place to stay, a credit to you Rachael. Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Everything you need

This place is very well equipped even for a young family. Had board games and Netflix provided so lots of entertainment if needed. There's even roo food! Yes, we saw kangaroos everyday. The property was clean and the high quality fittings and appliances was actually surprising. The slight negative for us was the main bedroom bed was touch soft, but can't fault as this is a personal preference. The bed was not sagging. As for the location, it wasn't far from the main hub of Caloundra, we actually prefer to not be right in the centre. There is slight road noise during the day, but it wasn't an issue at night and didn't disturb our sleep. Very happy with our stay and would stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Cory & Jay M.

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

Nice location but some improvements needed

The main bed was unusable and in urgent need of a new mattress, we slept on the couch. Good location and surrounded by bush with kangaroos and birds. House was clean and well setup.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy G.

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

Mrs Giacopelli

Beautiful property, well presented & equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023