The Best Stradbroke Island Accommodation For Your 2026 Trip

Natural light streams into every corner of this beautiful Straddie cottage. As one of four houses on this five-acre bushland property in Dunwich, it certainly makes for a peaceful island escape. No matter what you’re doing–cooking in the kitchen, soaking in the bath, relaxing on the balcony–you can look out a window and take in the incredible views of the water and Moreton Bay.

Complete with an indoor fireplace, ample kitchen equipment and high-tide access for all your kayaking and paddle boarding adventures, this stay ticks all the boxes.

Expect Caribbean vibes and an epic undercover entertaining zone at this two-storey beach front wonderland, located near Stradbroke’s iconic Point Lookout. Sleeping up to 12 people and just a short stroll to the water, this may very well be the mother of all beach houses, complete with a holiday-tastic Tropicana bar. Win!

With a massive verandah, perfect for whale watching, there's enough space to ensure that everyone has the freedom to chill across five bedrooms, two baths and multiple entertaining and relaxing areas. 

A short ferry ride away from Brisbane, you can live the island dream at this stunning Point Lookout beach house. Base yourself here and you’re a short walk to the beach and close to everything North Stradbroke Island has to offer. Bring the whole fam; there’s plenty of room to roam around in, as this pad has four bedrooms and the whole second floor of your accommodation is living space, with a comfy lounge, dining room and kitchen to play in. 

Roll on out to the roomy outdoor deck and you can enjoy epic water views while you sip on a cuppa. Once you’ve tired yourself out at the beach you can get those sandy feet washed under the outdoor shower, before firing up the barbecue and heading back to the deck to dine with the gang.

Sea views, toasty fireplaces and an outdoor stone bath for full-on chillaxing—if that doesn’t sound like the perfect weekend getaway we don't know what does. May’s is a peaceful oasis, located just a ten-minute drive from the beach, and nestled amongst the Straddie bushland. 

Throw off those shoes and prepare for some time with your favourite crime novel in the hammock at this accommodation. Alternatively, there's always the option of cracking open a cold one and taking to the chairs on the deck for sips with a sea view. Later, how about a sesh on one of the kayaks and paddleboard your champion host lets guests use? The mangroves are a top spot to explore at high tide.

Picture the scene. You’re immersed in a toasty double spa, with a book and a glass of something a bit special right at hand—oh, and there’s a pretty fab view over Moreton Bay out the window too, which you can marvel at while you plan your day’s play.

The Oyster Hut on Stradbroke Island is a top spot for a serene Queensland weekender. It sits in a bushland setting where you’ll feel totally disconnected to the urban hustle. This Airbnb has character too: we’re talking tables crafted from hand-milled timber, unique sandstone walls, and fireplaces both inside and out to cosy up around.

You won’t be short of stuff to do here either. Bung your paddleboard on the roof rack and you can head out to Moreton Bay itself in no time, thanks to this place’s high-tide waterfront access. You’re just ten minutes’ drive from Straddie’s famous beaches too, in case a day’s sunbaking sounds tempting.

From this beach shack in Point Lookout, everything you need is within walking distance–the gelato shop, gorge walk, multiple beaches and whale watching spots. The shack is perfect for a family holiday, or even a getaway for a group of friends.

As well as a cosy interior with wooden floors and rattan accents, the backyard of this property is not to be overlooked. Put your feet up in the hammock, relax by the fire pit, throw something delicious on the barbecue and shake all the sandy stuff off with the handy outdoor shower. There’s also a friendly resident roo that visits on occasion–it can’t get more wholesome than that.

Love yourself a little retro vibe? Take a step back in time with this renovated 1940s home, with an original 50s kitchen and a colourful interior, plus a massive deck perfect for entertaining the whole family.

Don’t be surprised if you come across a couple of furry friends during your stay, koalas will often park up in the trees out the front and kangaroos are frequent visitors at the Oyster Shack. Just a short walk to the beach, this wonderful home is the perfect way to enjoy all that Amity Point and Straddie have to offer.

This property is a bundle of five separate dwellings on the waterfront, set among an acre and a half of tropical garden. There are four smaller cabins that sleep between four to seven and a larger holiday house that sleeps 11, so Belles On Ballow has the goods no matter what size group you have.

Though each of the accommodations has its own kitchen and chill out areas, there’s also a communal cabana bar, barbecue facilities, a lagoon-style swimming pool and fire pits. Oh, and a jetty to fish from so don't forget your rods.

So you made it to the island—where to next? Book yourself in at this central studio and score yourself a solid home base for exploring Straddie. The newly renovated abode is in the heart of Point Lookout, and just a five minute stroll from the local shops and beaches.

Not only are small pets welcome, but the owners will even set you up with a surfboard on request. That’s a win-win in our book. 

Looking for a room with a view? Yarrong Retreat is a fully-contained luxury one bedroom apartment with stunning views out over the ocean. The handpicked coastal decor is sure to give you those vacay vibes, and the fire pit promises perfect evenings under clear and bright starry skies. 

The variety of indoor and outdoor spaces here is something spesh. There's two private fenced tropical garden areas that you can toddle about in, plus the living space has big doors that open onto a raised deck with a view of the garden, a heap of seats and a Weber barbecue for firing up later for the feast

Though tucked away in a quieter spot, Allure Resort is still ridiculously close to most attractions and boasts amazing views of the water. A short three-minute walk will take you to Home Beach, and a four-minute drive will get you to Gorge Walk at Point Lookout.

Make the most of your resort stay with a dip in the heated outdoor pool, or crack open a cold one on your private patio. With the entire resort made up of spacious individual villas and beach shacks, there’s an option for every group size at this Stradbroke Island accommodation, whether you need one bedroom or four.

Now this one is giving all the boho beach vibes. Pied-a-Mer offers stunning views of Home Beach and a relaxing indoor-outdoor experience perfect for couples and families. Decked out with greenery, pottery, and low-lighting, a large master bedroom leads out to a small verandah, and a Balinese-style bathroom with louvers opens into the bushland.

The stay has a range of amazing facilities including a huge outdoor fire pit, a private patio, and an outdoor shower to wash your beach day away. Location wise, it’s a quick stroll to reach the nearest beach, and a seven-minute walk to Adder Rock. To top it off, your pooches are more than welcome with a fully screened off area for them to run around.

If it’s a vacation with your besties that you’re after, look no further than the stunning Beachwood House. This airy two-storey house is the perfect getaway with friends with four bedrooms, a pool table, and a huge collection of DVDs and board games. Camp out on the deck with a cool one and soak up the Straddie air and sunshine.

Again, there’s not really anywhere you can’t walk to, with most beaches, restaurants and shops withing walking distance. For the animal lovers, book in the winter to see whales migrate across the ocean from your doorstep, or even meet the resident kangaroos.