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Duckbills Cottage has the convenience of town living but with rural nature feel

Maleny accommodation with kitchen

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A modern building with large windows and a balcony, surrounded by trees.
Terrace/patio
A bedroom with a large bed, two windows with wooden blinds, a small stool, and a wall-mounted light.
A dining area with a wooden table set for four, surrounded by chairs, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and appliances.
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Maleny, QLD
  • Place, Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Glasshouse Mountains National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Maleny Dairies
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Maleny

In Maleny .You'll find Maleny Dairies and Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World within 2 miles (3 km) of this cottage. Also, Wootha Valley Nature Refuge is within 3 miles (5 km) and Gardners Falls is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Glasshouse Mountains National Park - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Maleny Dairies - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Maleny Cheese - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve - 8 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

  • Landsborough Station - 18 min drive
  • Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maleny Hotel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Finbars - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Monica's Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Bistro At Maleny Hotel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Edge - ‬14 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.

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.

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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
  • Living room

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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

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 are welcome
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Duckbills Cottage has the convenience of town living but with rural nature feel to the airport?

This cottage is 32.3 mi (46-min drive) away from the Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Duckbills Cottage has the convenience of town living but with rural nature feel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

Does Duckbills Cottage has the convenience of town living but with rural nature feel offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Duckbills Cottage has the convenience of town living but with rural nature feel?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

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.

Is there free parking at Duckbills Cottage has the convenience of town living but with rural nature feel?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Duckbills Cottage has the convenience of town living but with rural nature feel have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Duckbills Cottage has the convenience of town living but with rural nature feel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Duckbills Cottage has the convenience of town living but with rural nature feel to downtown Maleny?

This cottage is 0.3 mi away from Maleny.

Duckbills Cottage has the convenience of town living but with rural nature feel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Brigitta

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Cute Cottage in the heart of Maleny with easy walking distance to local village shops!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love Duckbills Cottage, walking distance to town and brewery, and plenty of places to explore around Maleny
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ross B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to everything in town. Great garden/creek views
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Greg B.

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

Peaceful location

Nice for a few days away.Comfortable and enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

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

Obi Obi creek

Excellent location walk to the shops and the brewery
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with plenty of room for our family. Close to shops in Maleny and also to the huge number of tourist destinstions.Friendly and communicative host with nice touches like fresh flowers and local honey.Some board games for family play and easy to explore Obi Obi creek.Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

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

Rain Forest

Neat and tidy Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andreas F.

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 .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Thomas K.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little cottage with beautiful views. Sally was a dream to communicate with. Easy walk into town with brewery even closer. We even had a visit from an echidna whilst being around the campfire. A lovely experience
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brett P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tricia

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kahu H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Denise R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024