Entire home

Beach Hound (pets welcome)

Photo gallery for Beach Hound (pets welcome)

Beach
Room
Exterior
Living area
Room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Toogoom, QLD
  • Toogoom Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Esplanade
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Urangan Pier
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Hervey Bay, QLD (HVB)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beach Hound (pets welcome)

ABSOLUTE BEACHFRONT family home on 20 miles of old fashioned unspoilt perfect beach. All guests receive a complimentary bottle of chilled champagne on arrival. The home is a highset large three bedroom home with spare shower and toilet downstairs in the large utility area and a great holiday and beach atmosphere. It has internal stairs and a tandem garage. A HUGE deck faces a short forest walk through the dune protection area to the beach with no road to cross! Beach fishing directly behind the home is excellent. Some guests have complained of crab poisoning from eating so many of their catch! Bring your boat and launch it at the double all-tide Toogoom boat ramp. The outdoor furniture includes 2 banana lounges. Half of the 52 square metre deck is covered by a stratco all-weather roof the other half by a stylish professional shade sail. The balustrade is stainless steel horizontal yacht wire. Crabbing and fishing are popular, or just beach-combing for a huge variety of shells. Keep an eye out for dugongs, turtles, and whales from July through October. Cleaning is included in the tarriff. Beach Hound offers total relaxation! Well behaved canine companions are welcome at Beach Hound. We go to Beach Hound regularly ourselves, so we know it is the best!


Toogoom is the last "forgotten" beach frontier, with all mod cons

Toogoom is a sleepy fishing village 15 minutes drive north of the City of Hervey Bay. It has 20 miles of rare unspoilt perfect northerly beach protected by Fraser Island. The sun both rises and sets over the beach, and never blasts you across the water creating a beach that is perfect all day long. The beach never has shadows on it. Swimming is idyllic and SAFE. The beach is shallow for hundreds of metres, with small waves to massage a tired body while you enjoy the black cockatoos and bird life in the she-oaks along the foreshore. The beach has a long off-leash area for dog lovers. When the tide is out, dogs can runs for MILES! There is a 15 m wide dune protection area all the way along Toogoom Beach creating an unbelievably private and quiet beach. All modern conveniences are a 15 minute drive away including the airport, 6 cinemas, restaurants, chain stores, banks etc. There are 5 golf courses and a driving range nearby. Toogoom itself has a general store, service station and "Goodys", a waterfront licensed seafood restaurant beside the boat ramp. Let me recommend the seafood platter!
The back yard is fully fenced, there is a kennel, dog bed, and dog bowls.


"A delightful corner of the world. The dogs want to live here..."

The McLean's:"Again, we enjoyed an idyllic stay at Beach Hound. It is just so relaxing up there - somehow timeless and Casper loves the beach. He is really missing it this week since returning home. He's not the only one! We were so pleased to be able to extend for the extra 3 days at the beginning. It is a lovely corner of the world."
The Morris family: "Lovely! A wonderful getaway. Loved the quiet beach. I'll be coming back!"
The Vohland family:"THANK YOU! Wonderful place, loved the extra touches, felt like home and the puppies just had a ball!!
Roby, Pat, Rick, Cass & Rex:"Appreciated the little touches-we had everything we needed right here. Thank you for sharing your home with us; can we come again?"
The Cameron family Gladstone:"Wonderful retreat. Enjoyed our stay so much. Thanks. PS Champers was much appreciated."
McLean family Redcliffe:"A delightful corner of the world. A very comfortable home and much enjoyed by all of us. Thanks!"
Mattock family Chermside:"Dogs loved the beach and Sam loved the kennel. Soo relaxing, we all enjoyed it!"
Miller family "I didn't know such haven's still existed!"

Property manager

Michelle Heagney
Lock

Protect your payment — always book on Vrbo

If someone asks you to book through them or pay them directly before you book on Vrbo, report it.

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Beach view

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site 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

About the area

Toogoom

Located in Toogoom, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Beelbi Creek Conservation Park and O'Regan Creek Conservation Park, while Fraser Coast Discovery Sphere and Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider WetSide Water Education Park and Reefworld Aquarium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Toogoom, QLD

What's nearby

  • Toogoom Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hervey Bay Historical Village Museum - 20 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Esplanade - 24 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Urangan Pier - 26 min drive - 28.7 km
  • Great Sandy Straits Marina - 27 min drive - 29.2 km

Getting around

  • Howard Station - 17 min drive
  • Hervey Bay, QLD (HVB) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arkarra Tea Gardens - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Goody's on the Beach - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Salty Squid Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Craignish Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Salty Squid Cafe & Takeaway - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Hound (pets welcome) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Beach Hound (pets welcome)?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Hound (pets welcome)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Hound (pets welcome) located?

Located in Toogoom, this beachfront holiday home is next to a golf course, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Toogoom Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Beelbi Creek Conservation Park and O'Regan Creek Conservation Park. Vernon Conservation Park is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 165 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shari W.

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

Peaceful beach holiday retreat

The house is the perfect beach holiday with your dogs. The beach at the back is just a beyond it’s so beautiful. A woodworld with a sprawling beach and water that is clear and warm to swim in. Can’t wait to get back there.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammara C.

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

Amazing

The house was amazing, location amazing, quietness amazing. Just loved every thing about this stay. Will definitely be back again. Oh & the free bottle of bubbles was amazing too.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lina D.

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

Beach holiday

Lovely home with everything we needed. We had a wonderful time in Toogoom. Thank you.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Zoe R.

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

Great stay

Had a wonderful mini break at Beach Hound. The doggos loved the proximity to the beach and the set up was perfect to accommodate them.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell C.

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

Beach hound

enjoy our stay at beach hound. will definitely book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

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

Pure Serenity

Loved everything about this place. We msde tge most of the swiming when the tide came in and sprnt the rest of our stay on the beautiful deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
overall a good property, large veranda, on the water - it needs repair and is inhabited by cockroaches, my complaint is the garage door, which does not stay up, and came crashing down on to my car causing damage that will need repair.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S.

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

Tranquil spot

Had a very relaxing few days. Just what we were looking for. Truly wonderful spot, miles of beach to explore when the tide is out. Our two fur babies thoroughly enjoyed the freedom of being able to run off leash. Would definitely visit again.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

anne K.

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

Great beach stay

Little track down to Toogoom beach from house - we and dog liked that. Very well set up for doggies. There's a track down end of road through to Saltys and another restaurant but not open every day. Note, house is upstairs so stairs on entry and to backyard.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernie B.

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

Bentley review

Great location. Vefy peaceful. Good xmenitirx close by.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cristen R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Toogoom stay

Was a great location for a beach family getaway. Will be staying again for sure 😄
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Carroll J.

Liked: Location

My 80th celebration.

The house fulfilled all our requirements, everything was supplied. However needs a bit of TLC with regards to certain areas. We had a great time.Thankyou
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica V.

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

Enjoyable

We enjoyed the stay and location.The dogs loved the walk down to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

AndrewGG C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serene beachfront getaway

Loved it. Quiet location with easy access to beach. Felt like our own private beach at high tide. Enjoyed long long walks at low tide. Cafes close by, but need to drive for groceries.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot very peaceful

Great spot very peaceful
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward F.

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

weekend getaway

Beautiful location right on beach. The house was clean and spacious. The extras like working bbq on back deck was lovely. Very relaxing in a quiet area. We really appreciated being able to bring our pooch. Thank you very much we had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma C.

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

Perfect weekend away

Great house, location and access to the water. Beds were super comfy, we had everything we needed for a relaxing family Father’s Day getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Narelle M.

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

Relaxing break

Lovely area. Locality of house to beach was great. Very peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn R.

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

Holiday retreat

We enjoyed our stay very much. It was a wonderful place to have our dog with us. Just perfect.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent, property well equipped, lots of space, close to beach.

10/10 Excellent

Jodie R., Australia

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

Beach Getaway

Well equipped little getaway close to everything. Will definitely stay again. Thankyou
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

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

Peaceful getaway

It would be hard to find a more peaceful and relaxing place
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

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

Great family getaway

We stayed for 10 nights. Perfect beach house with almost private access to the water. Friendly neighbours. Very well equipped kitchen and a great deck out the back. Very relaxing!!!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Noelene P.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beach Hound

Great location, needs a little bit more of a deep clean
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trish W.

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

Week away

Relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Michelle Heagney

Host profile image