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Secrets on the Lake

Property class: 4
4-star accommodation with indoor private hot tub in North Maleny

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A lodge with a wooden facade, a welcoming entrance, and a paved driveway.
A spacious living area with a large L-shaped sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a built-in fireplace.
A wooden deck with a glass table and chairs overlooking a body of water and forested hills.
A spacious living room with a large fireplace, leather sofa, and a dining area with wooden furniture.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and large windows offering a view of trees.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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207 Narrows Road, North Maleny, QLD, 4560
  • Place, Lake Baroon
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Kondalilla National Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Whistle Stop - 2 Nights

A cozy living room with a wood-burning stove, leather sofa, and a wooden coffee table.

Whistle Stop - 2 Nights

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Penthouse - 2 Nights

A spacious living area with a large bed, two sofas, a fireplace, and a kitchen area.

Penthouse - 2 Nights

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for The Nest - 2 Nights

A spacious living area with large windows, a ceiling fan, and a cozy seating arrangement.

The Nest - 2 Nights

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Wait A While - 2 Nights

A spacious living area with a wooden floor, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table. There is a kitchen in the background and a large window with a view of the outdoors.

Wait A While - 2 Nights

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premium Tree House, Non Smoking, Lake View

A spacious living area with a large wooden bathtub, a sofa, and a dining table.

Premium Tree House, Non Smoking, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A spacious living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a wooden floor.

Luxury Tree House

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

North Maleny

On lake.Your stay at this North Maleny cottage places you within a 10-minute walk of Lake Baroon and Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk. Also, Egerton Nature Refuge is within half a mile (1 km) and Kondalilla National Park is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Baroon - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Egerton Nature Refuge - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kondalilla National Park - 13 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Australia Zoo - 36 min drive - 22.3 miles

Getting around

  • Palmwoods Station - 30 min drive
  • Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maleny Hotel - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Finbars - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Monica's Cafe - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Tamarind Restaurant - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Bistro At Maleny Hotel - ‬23 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Secrets on the Lake

4-star accommodation with indoor private hot tub in North Maleny
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and barbecue grills are also featured at Secrets on the Lake. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star North Maleny cottage is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Secrets on the Lake offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with indoor private hot tubs and fireplaces. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodations at this 4-star cottage have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. LCD televisions come with digital channels and DVD players. Additionally, rooms include safes and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Private indoor hot tub
  • Sports massages

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Room service (limited hours)

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Art gallery
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • LCD TV with digital channels
  • Library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished balcony
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Meeting room

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Safe
  • Wedding services

Location highlights

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Hiking/biking trails 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)

General

  • 11 units
  • Garden
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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 professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Secrets Lake House Montville
Secrets Lake Montville
Secrets Lake House North Maleny
Secrets Lake North Maleny
Secrets on the Lake North Maleny
Cottage Secrets on the Lake North Maleny
North Maleny Secrets on the Lake Cottage
Cottage Secrets on the Lake
Secrets Lake House
Secrets Lake
Secrets House North Maleny
Secrets on the Lake Cottage
Secrets on the Lake North Maleny
Secrets on the Lake Cottage North Maleny

Frequently asked questions

How close is Secrets on the Lake to the airport?

Secrets on the Lake is 22.1 mi (48-min drive) away from the Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Secrets on the Lake?

As of Nov 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Secrets on the Lake on Nov 11, 2026 start from $348, including 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.

Does Secrets on the Lake have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Secrets on the Lake.

Does Secrets on the Lake offer free breakfast?

Secrets on the Lake offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Secrets on the Lake?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Secrets on the Lake?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Secrets on the Lake?

This cottage offers free self parking.

Does Secrets on the Lake have a pool?

Secrets on the Lake does not have a pool.

Does Secrets on the Lake have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Secrets on the Lake have a spa?

This cottage doesn't have a spa, but it does offer facials, mani/pedis, and prenatal massages.

How close is Secrets on the Lake to downtown North Maleny?

Secrets on the Lake is 1.8 mi away from North Maleny.

Secrets on the Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Secluded and just what we needed, from location, meals, cleanliness and isolation! Just perfect and feel in love with the swing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Fabulous old school values.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
the whole experience of and in secrets is truly unique. the only down side was leaving.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Exceeded our expectations
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The location, views and decor of the treehouses are stunning. "The nest" is advertised as a 3-bedroom treehouse which is suitable for families. I booked for 2 nights for my husband, our tween daughter and I with the plan that we would not be using the double bed in the open plan lounge area. I specifically called reception to confirm that there were two proper bedrooms with doors. However, when we checked in, I was disappointed to see that the master bedroom with the ensuite is more like a granny flat under the main area with its own main door and separate key. To get to it, one needs to exit the main door to the outside, go downstairs and essentially enter a separate apartment downstairs comprising of a bedroom, bathroom and laundry. This would be ideal for another couple. However, it is not ideal for families with children. We ended up using the double bed in the open plan living area instead. This bed in the living area has no privacy and is bathed in light by 5am since most windows do not have blinds. Overall, this treehouse needs some maintenance and should be dusted well before guests arrive. We worried because when hot water is switched on, a strong smell of gas is released in the patio. This is particularly noticeable when filling the spa or when turning the spa heating on. We reported this, but maintenance told us that it is because the system is old. This is concerning.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m disappointed that my parents were charged for another rooms drinks and we had to wait for our bbq pack to arrive as reception believed it was for another room. This was unacceptable when secrets prides themselves on being up class accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location,views, cabins,walkways, and the incredible wood carvings were a unique artistic experience. Only one tiny annoyance…. No butter for our toast!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

A forest stay

Our accommodation was in a converted old railway station relocated to site. The location was fantastic. Rainforest all around with a lovely lawn area at the front. It was very private and quite, just the birds in the forest. The shower and toilet were a bit cramped but otherwise it was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It is very private and relaxing ...a true escape from the everyday world.. Have been going there for years and will always return.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Wonderful location. Unique and beautiful furnishings. Excellent attention to detail and happy, polite and kind service.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful craftsmanship. Nice views of lake. Privacy. Lovely bush setting. In nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Escape from it all !

Great stay at the Whistlestop cabin. Amazing outdoor spa, truly you wake up in a secluded rainforest
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Treetop and secluded location excellent. Recommended for a couple break away
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Extremely Satisfied

What a gem of a place! We stayed in the Whistlestop cottage. It was lovely. Well appointed and spacious and a logfire was burning on our arrival - it can get a bit chilly in the rainforest at night. On Mondays the restaurant is closed but no problem as a preselected BBQ hamper was delivered to the cottage at about 6pm which we cooked this on the “barbie” area with a spa bath set up a path at the back of the cottage. It was a heavenly spot and was lovely to sit on the verandah afterwards for an after dinner glass of wine before retiring! It is a beautiful part of the world set in the rainforest and you feel as if you are the only people around. Very peaceful. This is highly recommended and we will definitely go back and were only sad that we stayed one night. We had a stroll around the rest of the property and down to the lake the next morning as we checked out . Incredibly beautiful place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, great privacy and excellent service. Nothing negative about this wonderful venue.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful surroundings and awesome staff. Loved the wood fire in mid July :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great get away with beautiful views

We had a very enjoyable stay at Secrets on the Lake. The location is amazing and the secluded cabins are beautiful with everything provided to make our stay very memorable. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome. Relaxing. Excellent attention to detail. Wonderful staff. Peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful wood work in the cabins and the secluded location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Wonderful setting and just amazing layout and rooms. Thank you Secrets
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect for romantic weekend or honeymoon

We spent 3 days here to celebrate our first wedding anniversary. We couldn’t have picked a better place, it was paradise. The treehouses are beautiful, we felt as though there was no one else around. The lake is warm and great for kayaking and swimming. The nearest trail is a few hundred metres from the entrance. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magnificent little piece of heaven. Wonderful views with a beautiful and laid back atmosphere .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very impressed with the location. Fully recommend it to any couples looking for a relaxing and tranquil getaway. The owners and staff are very friendly and provide exceptional service. No adverse comments.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

we had plenty of space and were impressed

we arrived and were greeted by friendly staff everything explained in detail and then shown to our accommodation. most impressed with our whistle stop ( old railway station ) accommodation everything provided for an excellent stay. well maintained area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Serenity at its best.

Secrets on the lake..... Well where to start. To sum it up in one word.... Amazing. The views are magnificent with each cabin overlooking the lake, which can also be enjoyed by going for a paddle in one of the canoe 's. We stayed in ' The Bower' each cabin has its own name. The carvings and the structural design of the cabins have obviously been created and crafted out of pure passion. My hat goes off to you all at sects on the lake. Thank you so much, we found it very difficult to leave. Montville village and it's surrounds is a must see.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

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