Home exchange and house swap holiday accommodation in Bellara, Bribie Island, QLD
We are a health-conscious family embracing a low-tox lifestyle and warmly invite like-minded guests who appreciate a healthy, happy home sanctuary. As self-employed professionals, we work from home, so a strong internet/4G connection is essential. Our daughters, aged 6 and 1, bring joy and energy to our days, and our 10-year-old pug, a treasured member of our family, adds his own charm. We value quality family time, connecting with nature and friends, and growing and cooking organic food. We treat our home with care and respect and will do the same for yours.
#19945
Jan 2020
1
Located on the gorgeous Bribie Island, our home is 500 metres away from the famous Pumicestone Passage offering kilometres of a pristine and calm beach. The closest boat ramp is only 700 metres away.
The house is a lovely renovated 1 storey brick house. It has 3 bedrooms, 1 new luxurious bathroom and a very unique wooden cabin in the garden. We will lock our office with all of our personal belongings in it so only 2 bedrooms will be available.
Additional features: Automated irrigation system, plenty of space at the front or in the driveway for a boat/caravan, a large covered outdoor deck, a fully-fenced, lush and green garden, vegie beds, quiet neighbours and is dog and child friendly.
The bedrooms have air-conditioning, most rooms in the house have ceiling fans, there is a lot of natural airflow and light throughout the house. All windows have security screens, most have plantation shutters and the front door has a pet door. The house is NBN connected, solar equipped and has a reverse osmosis water filtration system (all water coming onto our property is filtered).
The master bedroom offers a very comfortable king size bed. The kids bedroom has a single size bunk bed. The living room offers plenty of sitting space, natural light and a woodstove. Please note that we have no TV.
The kitchen is well appointed and was recently renovated. Very practical, it has a large 450L LG fridge and freezer, an electrical oven, a 4 burner electrical cooktop, a dishwasher, a double sink with pull-out spray and boosts more than 6 metres of beautiful timber benchtop and loads of appliances (non toxic air fryer, dehydrator, toaster, blender, non-toxic cookware & microwave in the garage if needed...). All drawers and doors have soft close mechanisms and we have an additional large 380L freezer in the garage.
The garden is flat and offers plenty of sub tropical deliciousness, such as pawpaws, passion-fruits, bananas, citrus, guavas, dragonfruits, pumpkins, chokos, nightshades, beans and herbs (shallots, mint, basil, rosemary, lemon balm...). We apply permaculture principles and and are strict organic growers. 30 sqm north-facing deck with dining table (seats 6 people) and lounge area (seats 4) + Weber BBQ.
The laundry has a washing machine, dryer and separate toilet.
Our house is located 45 mins North of Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, which has an international airport. Located on the gorgeous Bribie Island, our home is 500 metres away from the beach (famous Pumicestone Passage offering kilometres of a pristine and calm beach). The closest boat ramp is only 700 metres away. Rental boats are available on the island.
The cabin is made with 90% reclaimed materials, it truly is unique and a work of art! It is equipped with electricity, internet cable, fridge, L shape sofa, which turns into an extra-large and long double bed and a table and chairs for 2. Outdoor shower with hot water.
To note: Since we took these pictures we completed a couple of upgrades on the house:
1. We installed a wood stove in the living room
2. We changed our flooring with bamboo timber floor (similar as living room and cabin).
House
Airconditioning, Heating, Bath, Internet, Wifi, TV, Fans, Open Fireplace, Dishwasher, Coffee machine, Microwave, Washing Machine, Security Screens, Spa, Piano
Cot, Highchair, Play Equipment, Toys
Garden Yard, Verandah, Deck, Lock Up Garage, Bicycle, Rain Tank, Carport, BBQ
Western Australia Australia
No
Jul-Aug 2026 (Western Australia Australia)
Simultaneous, Non-simultaneous
Short term (1-4 wks), Medium term (1-3 mths)
No
Children Welcome, Pets Welcome, No Smoking
Family holiday, Tree change, Sea change, Vogue living, Foodie indulgence, Romantic, Out there, Cultural indulgence, Mountains & Snow
Shopping, Golf, Lawn Bowls, Tennis, Horse Racing, Kids Activities, Water Slides, Skateboarding, Biking, Hiking, Bushwalking, Swimming, Fishing, Boating, Canoeing, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Water Skiing, Surfing, Jet Skiing
Cafes, Restaurants, Cinema, Pubs/Bars, Clubs [e.g. RSL], Night Clubs, Live Music, Art Gallery, Museum, Historical Sites, Public Library, Farmer's markets, Parks, Playing Fields, Skate park, Public Pool
Bribe Island Island is 45mins away from Brisbane and Brisbane International Airport and 1 hour away from the Sunshine Coast and Sunshine Coast Hinterlands. It offers a great lifestyle in a tightknit community. Bribie is home to large national parks, great fishing grounds, kilometres of driveable beach, numerous restaurants, a dynamic Art Centre, 2 goolf courses, spectacular sunsets and sunshine throughout the year. More info on: www.visitbribieisland.com.au
Bakery, Convenience Store, Pharmacy, Supermarket, Gymnasium, Yoga/Pilates
Brisbane (81kms)
Brisbane International Airport (77kms)
Note: The location shown on the map is approximate only.
There is 1 endorsement for this house swap member:
It was an absolute pleasure to host Emilie and Cyrille and their two beautiful young daughters and to have the pleasure of staying in their lovely and very cosy home on Bribie Island. Their space was absolutely perfect for myself and my dog and I was able to have my friends stay for some of the time which made the experience even better. Their home was so perfect and had everything and more. It was just a magical space. My holiday was wonderful I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect family/home as my first house swap experience. I felt privileged to have such a beautiful family in my home who looked after it so well. I would highly recommend this beautiful family for future house swaps, they are incredibly respectful and kind and loving. I really hope they come back again.
Vee from Woodwark QLD (Jul 2024)
