Avis Island Retreat - Kooringal

It's a great getaway. We loved the big kitchen and the outdoor area which suited our big group perfectly. This was the first time for us staying at Kooringal right next-door to the Gutter bar. Very convenient and fun. On that side of Moreton Island though you are bound by the tides, and you will have to plan your daytrips carefully. We did have an issue with the bore water being very smelly and brown. The smell was definitely not for the faint hearted. There was no rainwater left. We stayed during peak season though, so this could all have been used by previous large groups during the Christmas period and there hasn't been a lot of rainfall during this holiday either. We might've just been unlucky. Overall great place

Excellent set up, great outdoor area.

I like the location of the property, quiet and remote. It was very cozy and a nice house.

Need to fix the roof in the king bed room, luckily we had a great weather. Extra toilet for the bunk beds room would be great. Love the out door place.

Beautiful house, fully equipped and in a prime area from Beautiful beaches. Loved The Gutter Bar - their fresh Oysters is a must.

This is our second stay and the house is so perfect for the setting. Hopefully next time we’ll have better weather so we can properly enjoy it.

Very private property in a lovely location. quite and relaxing neighbourhood. be ware of the mozzies

The start to our holiday looked promising with an early entry. We were told the thatched roof was leaking & the owners couldn’t get repairs as there were no tradesmen available & that usual cleaners were unavailable. We were a little concerned. Upon entry we found a filthy kitchen, holes in thatched roof as stated, but the general condition of the home had sadly declined dreadfully. We called the owners immediately after our brief inspection & asked them to come back. We pointed out the frying pan full of fat left in the kitchen draw, the filthy oven & kitchen bench. The uncleaned fridge & the cutting boards that should have been thrown out years ago. One of the owners became agitated & at one point aggressive. We were asked what would resolve the problem. We said we were willing to do another clean and stay provided the cleaning fee was waived and we negotiated 1 free night out of our 5 night stay. Three of of us started cleaning, it took us almost 3 hrs. A terrible start to our holiday:-( Over the course of our stay: It rained and water leaked in next to the bed. The dishwasher was disgusting & everything was hand washed for 2 days. Water ran all over the bathroom floor during showering which pooled making it extremely dangerous, needing mopping after every use. Fly screens full of holes in most rooms. To open the windows you had to open & close them from outside as the screens were so tight you could not get to the latches. The grease trap was overflowing with dirty water into the garden & it stunk after washing up or showering. The curtains were full of mould. Couches inside & out filthy. The last straw was waking up with a cockroach under a pillow!! OMG ... the list goes on & on. This is so sad as our first stay was truly amazing. Hence our return. We left the place having cleaned the bbq again (the owners gurneyed it upon our request as it was caked in built up grease). Scrubbed the entire kitchen bench Disinfected all the light switches, door handles & surfaces throughout the house Completely cleaned & serviced the dishwasher Wiped down all the outdoor furniture Put down some cockroach baits Readjusted the shower head to minimise the water flowing out of the shower. We’re sure with a couple of weeks of deep cleaning, repairs & maintenance & some new soft furnishings & cutting boards this property can be restored to how it was when we visited 5 years ago ..which was perfect. TLC is urgently needed!

We have been staying now every year for a while for a blokes only week of fishing & relaxation, there can be some years 6 of us, some only 2 of us but is comfortable either way as is big & roomy & can get away from each other if necessary, the front Bali style hut with fireplace is great for an afternoon drink or nap & the Gutter Bar is within walking distance & only a sort 20 odd minute drive to the Eastern Beach, i will be going back sometime soon with my family as is fantastic for either a blokes week or a family vacation, would recommend The Island Retreat to anyone wanting a great place to stay & relax on Moreton UIsland.

absolutely loved our stay