[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Schoolhouse Somerset Dam - Sleeps 16!!! Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/81810000/81806500/81806409/6c8ada6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/81810000/81806500/81806409/1ff65eed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/81810000/81806500/81806409/b91378af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/81810000/81806500/81806409/f78749e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/81810000/81806500/81806409/59df46ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located at Somerset Dam, The Schoolhouse is a lovingly restored 5-bedroom vintage home that seamlessly blends old-world charm with modern comforts. With its spacious rooms, magnificent cast iron fireplace and lake-house decor, this property offers the perfect setting to unwind and create lifelong memories. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16 ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Schoolhouse Somerset Dam - Sleeps 16!!! The largest house at Somerset Dam. Freshly renovated with all the mod cons whilst retaining the old-world charm. The Schoolhouse is a part of Somerset Dam Village History! The Old Schoolhouse was built in the 1930's and has been lovingly restored as a 5 bedroom vintage home. With high ceilings, spacious rooms, original timber floor, tongue and groove walls and lake-house, nautical decor it is a wonderful blend of the old and new. The large well-appointed kitchen has everything you need for 16 guests, it opens onto a generous dining area and lounge with a magnificent cast iron fireplace to sit by on those chilly winter nights. With 5 separate bedrooms and enough beds to sleep 16, the Old Schoolhouse is the largest rental accommodation in the Village and can easily accommodate 4 families. Additionally, the property has zoned reverse cycle ducted air conditioning. The perfect accommodation venue for Village weddings with Coronation Hall a short 3 minute stroll away. For the bride to be and her entourage what a fantastic place to prepare for that special day with a sensational backdrop to create lifelong memories. Or equally great for our Grooms and his boys and/or family to get ready. For the water sports enthusiasts the spit is less than 5 minutes drive away. The property has a private hard stand at the rear for boats and jetskis and an undercover area for all your wet gear. Additional parking is available in the cul-de-sac. The large verandah, outdoor dining and bar-b-que help you and your guests enjoy time away from the city and your busy lives. In a world that stops for no-one a stay at the Old Schoolhouse will take you back to a simpler time. \*Guests must provide their own sheets, pillowcases and towels\* Classroom 1 Bed 1 - sleeps 4 1 x Queen bed + 1 daybed (2 x singles or 1 king) Ducted air-conditioning Bed 2 - sleeps 2 1 x Queen bed Ducted air-conditioning Bed 3 - sleeps 4 (& playroom) 4 x single (built in bunks - suit adult or child) TV & DVD player Ducted air-conditioning Classroom 2 Bed 4 - sleeps 2 1 x Queen bed Ducted air-conditioning Bed 5 - sleeps 4 1 x Queen bed + 1 daybed (2 x singles or 1 king) Ducted air-conditioning Large lounge with TV, DVD and DVD library Ducted air-conditioning Kitchen Fully stocked with everything you might need including, fan forced oven, cooktop, microwave, air-fryer, toaster, kettle, Nespresso pod coffee machine. Enough crockery and glassware for 16 people, including plenty of platters and serving dishes. 2 refrigerators for your use. Heaps of saucepans & bakeware to prepare your favourite meals. Bathroom 1 2 separate shower cubicles Separate toilet Bathroom 2 (inside classroom 1) Shower, toilet, vanity ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - 3 steps to reach entrance - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains - On a lake ### Things to do - Tennis - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87350000/87343200/87343195/2ae6d2af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Somerset Dam Retreat - Relax & unwind. 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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 ## 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-27.11784%2C152.55058&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=AHN6rrNLPTUQFkwGt3-tpIsD0go=) Somerset Dam, QLD #### What's nearby - Somerset Dam - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - O'sheas Crossing Park - 7 min drive - 9.5 km - Yowie Park - 31 min drive - 30.3 km - Wivenhoe Dam - 43 min drive - 56.0 km - Neurum Creek Conservation Park - 45 min drive - 45.8 km #### Getting around - Brisbane Airport (BNE) - 99 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Schoolhouse Somerset Dam - Sleeps 16!!! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Schoolhouse Somerset Dam - Sleeps 16!!!? > Check-in begins at 10:00 AM. ### What time is check-out at Schoolhouse Somerset Dam - Sleeps 16!!!? > Check-out is at 5:00 PM. ### Where is Schoolhouse Somerset Dam - Sleeps 16!!! located? > This family-friendly Somerset Dam vacation home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Somerset Dam and Deer Reserve National Park. O'sheas Crossing Park and Hollow Log Nature Refuge are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Schoolhouse Somerset Dam - Sleeps 16!!! 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 57 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### greg w. Jun 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Stayed here many times, always amazing with exceptional facilities ##### greg w. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lyn H. Jun 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunning Schoolhouse Stay This property is excellent for a large group. It is extremely well appointed, very clean and everything we needed was provided. Thoroughly recommend. ##### Lyn H. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Schalk P. May 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyable Really well appointed and decorated School house. Made fro happy living together and quality times around meal times. ##### Schalk P. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Selena M. Apr 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved our stay Beautiful property, exactly as described, excellent communication from host. Can’t wait to book again. ##### Selena M. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deb S. May 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We love the School House Another great stay … thank you. We all loved it so much. Boating fun in the day. Fire pit memories at night. We are keen to book again. ##### Deb S. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer S. Jul 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Friends Trip charming accomodation in a lovely spot - highly recommend ##### Jennifer S. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roxeen V. Apr 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family gathering Fantastic house for a large group had everything we needed tastefully renovated, comfy beds, spacious living area, well stocked kitchen, great outdoor area. Would definitely stay again. Thank you ##### Roxeen V. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Merena S. Jul 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Good holiday home Excellent stay, good ambience we all enjoyed it ##### Merena S. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kylie D. Apr 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place super spacious. We enjoyed this stay so much we will hopefully stay again soon. ##### Kylie D. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charmaine L. May 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Such a great home. It had absolutely everything from tea bags to a hair straightener. We were all very happy with the everything. We will be recommending it to friends. ##### Charmaine L. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Imogene N. Dec 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very Accomodating This accomodation was exceptional, we really enjoyed our stayed and it hosted a large group of us very easily. It proximity to the dam was amazing and we found all the local places easily. Thank you to Nicki for being a great host. ##### Imogene N. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tanya J. Feb 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Dam Stay Stay was perfect for our needs. ##### Tanya J. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah P. Apr 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely and spacious accommodation We booked this accommodation for family that were staying in town for a wedding and it was absolutely perfect. We were able to host a family breakfast around back in the morning at the BBQ and the facilities were excellent. The rooms were spacious and comfortable and couldn't have asked for a better spot. Somerset dam is a lovely village and would recommend this property. Nicki was also great to deal with and very accommodating. Thank you! ##### Sarah P. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristian B. Oct 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property Great weekend away. Excellent property for our group. ##### Kristian B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Curt M. Jun 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Old school stay As a family we really enjoyed our time in this beautiful historic building. The conversion from an old school house to a holiday house was amazing. Will definitely stay again. ##### Curt M. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ranu J. Jun 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### School house Was great. Beautiful home ##### Ranu J. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Travis N. Sep 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Definitely recommend for bigger groups This place was super well decorated and comfortable. Felt like home ##### Travis N. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela M. Sep 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing property My friends and I stayed for a relaxed weekend away and this property was perfect. The rooms were lovely, beds super comfortable and it was equipped with everything you could think of. We even got to see a koala in the tree next door. I highly recommended this for your next holiday. ##### Angela M. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ricky M. Nov 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Simple - Mates, kids, lake, and water vehicles. Good time for everyone Good weekend away. Walking distance to the general store and the old school house vibe is really cool. Awesome communal areas/bedrooms and verandah area. Everything was really well maintained and clean. Would go back with a speed boat ##### Ricky M. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristian B. Nov 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great weekend Great facility with a lot of room. 2nd time we have been there. We will be back. ##### Kristian B. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hayley T. Apr 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding weekend Great location and space for three families with kids for a wedding at coronation hall ##### Hayley T. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike M. Aug 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Terrific weekend Beautiful place for three families to hang out and enjoy themselves. Spacious, clean, relaxing, charm. Thanks so much. Super weekend. ##### Mike M. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debra D. Oct 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place to stay for larger families or friends We stayed her for ours sons wedding, it was perfect for our large family and just a short walk to Coronation Hall. The Old Schoolhouse is well presented and there is ample space for everyone I would recommend this accommodation to anyone especially if you have a larger group or family ##### Debra D. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly W. Feb 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome spot! We loved our stay. Highly recommend. Fully equipped , clean and so close to the spit. We had a wonderful time! ##### Kelly W. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### greg w. Sep 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Still great and getting better 4 time staying here and its better now than ever, a little more pricey but the facilities are better as well. Will be back ##### greg w. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024