Title: Duckbills Cottage has the convenience of town living but with rural nature feel - 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 # Duckbills Cottage has the convenience of town living but with rural nature feel Cottage in Maleny with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107140000/107136700/107136695/30cbe5d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107140000/107136700/107136695/f7952738.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107140000/107136700/107136695/fc60f862.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107140000/107136700/107136695/b0c97921.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107140000/107136700/107136695/62e85bc1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Duckbill’s offers an immersive experience surrounded by rainforest trees alongside the Obi Obi creek. Enjoy a BBQ outdoors, sit around the wood fire pit or take a short walk into town to explore cafes, boutiques and restaurants. This restored cottage is perfect for nature lovers with 180-degree views of the creek from your deck. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - 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. ### Duckbills Cottage has the convenience of town living but with rural nature feel If you are wanting an experience more than just accommodation Duckbill’s is the place for you. BBQ outdoors and sit around the wood fire pit surrounded by rainforest trees alongside the Obi Obi creek. Or else take a flat, easy walk into town to many enjoy the Maple Street vibe with cafes, boutiques, gift shops, restaurants, wine bar and pubs. Duckbill’s lies across the creek to the Maleny Showgrounds – close to skateboard ramp and the local swimming hole in the Obi Obi creek. 180-degree views of creek with rainforest trees, on the edge of the Obi Obi Creek which is home to Australia’s highest density of platypus. If you are lucky, you may even see them from the comfort of your bed in the early hours or on overcast days! Ideal for birdwatchers and nature lovers to watch for platypus swim in the Obi Obi creek from the deck and the fruitbat migration at sunset and sunrise. Enjoy the live music festivities at Maleny Lane on a Friday night, Sunday markets or events at Maleny showground. With the Brouhaha Brewery next door Duckbill’s is perfectly located for the best of both worlds weekend experience. Long an eyesore and in poor condition, the owners have lovingly restored the cottage with reclaimed and recycled material to live the ethos of treading lightly in our beautiful environment. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33990000/33989100/33989061/faa21dfe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bare Foot Luxury, minutes from Maleny Town Centre Maleny - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 89 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=33989061&PinnedHotelID=33989061&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64110000/64103900/64103884/db4042fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Eucalyptus Escape - Privacy in the Hinterland Peachester - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=64103884&PinnedHotelID=64103884&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97300000/97296800/97296760/9216cf87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming Tiny House Escape
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Pet & Children friendly, Pool, Fire Pit. Wildlife, Maleny - Pool - Hot tub - Washer - Dryer 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=109599549&PinnedHotelID=109599549&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 21 ### 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 1 total pets ### 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 Registration Number None ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-26.757278,152.84785&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:zchbDab%7Cc%5C%3FS%40Q%3FM%3FQ%40S%40M%40Q%40S%40Q%40MBS%40OBOBSBMBQBOBQDOBQDODQDMDODOFQDMFOFOFMFOFMFOFKFOHMHOHKFOJKFKJOHKHKJKJKHKJMJIJMJGJKJILKJGJMLGLIJGLILGLGLGLILELELILCNELENGLELENALENCNALENCNALCNAN%3FNCNAN%3FL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FNBN%3FN%3FN%40NBL%3FN%40NBN%40LBNDN%40LBNDL%40NDLDNFLDLDLBNHLDLDLHLFLFJFLHLFLHJFLLJFJJLHJJJFJLJHHLJJJJHJJJHJHNHJHJHNHJHNFLFNHJFNFLFNFLFNDNFLDPDNDNFLBPDNDPBNDPBNBPBLBR%40NBN%40RBL%40P%40R%40P%40L%3FR%40P%3FL%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FLAR%3FPALARAPAPCNANCRALCRCLCPCNEPCNEPENCPGLENENEPGLENGNGLGNGNGLIJGNGLINIJINIJIJINIJKJIJKJKJIJKJKJKHKJMHKJKHMJKFMHMFMHKHMDMFMHMDMDOFMDMFMDOBMFODM%40ODMBO%40ODMBO%40OBOBM%3FO%40OBO%3FO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FO%3FOCOAO%3FOCMCOAOCMEOAOCMEOAMEMGOCMEOGMEMGMEMEMIMGMEMIMIKGMIMGKKKIMKKIKKKIKKKKKKIKKKKKIKIKKOGKKKGOIKIOIMGOGKGMGOGOGMGOGOEMGQEOEOEMEQEOCQEOCQCOCQCMCSCMASCOAOAQAQASAMAQ%3FS%3FMAQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=TDNXni-oYc6a0FFqUGbmzJOdjlI=) Maleny, QLD #### What's nearby - Maleny Dairies - 4 min drive - 1.9 km - Australia Zoo - 21 min drive - 21.6 km - Bulcock Beach - 38 min drive - 41.7 km - Mooloolaba Esplanade - 42 min drive - 43.9 km - Mooloolaba Beach - 42 min drive - 44.3 km #### Getting around - Landsborough Station - 18 min drive - Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast) - 46 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Maleny Hotel - ‬11 min walk - ‪Brouhaha Brewery and Restaurant - ‬3 min walk - ‪Finbars - ‬9 min walk - ‪Mountain View Café - ‬9 min drive - ‪Capriccio's Italian Restaurant - ‬11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Duckbills Cottage has the convenience of town living but with rural nature feel pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Duckbills Cottage has the convenience of town living but with rural nature feel? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Duckbills Cottage has the convenience of town living but with rural nature feel? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Duckbills Cottage has the convenience of town living but with rural nature feel located? > Situated in Maleny, this cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Maleny Dairies, Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World, and Wootha Valley Nature Refuge. Gardners Falls and Glasshouse Mountains National Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Duckbills Cottage has the convenience of town living but with rural nature feel Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful 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 6 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan B. May 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Obi Obi creek Excellent location walk to the shops and the brewery ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/24cfc608-a995-4a8e-a3c7-7dc1c98b7443-1748225844238.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/56c5a00d-db75-48da-8a20-378b682ab400-1748225844838.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/66e55199-30c5-47a6-b38b-a8b1cba97b39-1748225842622.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Alan B. Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Greg B. Apr 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful location Nice for a few days away.Comfortable and enjoyable. ##### Greg B. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andreas F. Jul 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cottage close to town Very well kept and equipped little cottage close to the brewery and everything else .The big backyard gives it the feeling of being hidden away . The main road is a little busy during the day ; you don’t hear it at all in the evening or at night . ##### Andreas F. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan B. Jan 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Rain Forest Neat and tidy Great location ##### Alan B. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Thomas K. Oct 5, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Nice stay, but a bit pricey The cottage is situated close to the Obi Obi Creek and has beautiful views to a lush tropical garden and the creek. Is is in any case right next to the pretty busy main road. The cottage is nicely decorated, even though refurbishment was somewhat cheaply done and without too much (technical) expertise. So nice to look at but with some flaws here and there, including a slight smell of mold, a dishwasher that does not work well, a small bathroom, a difficult exit to enter the main street by car, etc. Communication with Sally and information provided was very good. And also very kind that she provided us with wine and sparkling, cheese crackers, tea and coffee, very thoughtful. Overall a nice place to stay, a kind host and just a short stroll into town, which is great, but rather pricey for what you get. ##### Thomas K. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Tricia Aug 21, 2025 ##### Tricia Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kahu H. Dec 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Kahu H. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Denise R. Oct 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Denise R. 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