Ooncooncoo Bay Waterfront Stay, Russell Island 4184 | House in Russell Island

Ooncoocoo Bay Waterfront Stay, Russell Island is the perfect sanctuary to chill out, relax and temporarily escape life’s hustle and bustle. Situated at the water's edge of the bay, the stunning ocean vista captivates and soothes your senses, drawing attention away from devices, to sit and watch the the ever-changing sea views - sunlight, ebbing tides, boat activity, aquatic life, and bird life. Tranquil & mesmerising.
Take advantage of the private sea access for kayaking, paddle-boarding, etc. or bring your own leisure craft, boat, jet ski, fishing gear. Swim in the ocean at high tide or swim & sunbathe anytime in the safety of the pool. The jewel in the crown is a 15m long swimming pool situated waterside enabling safe, free-from-acquatic-life swimming and water fun whatever the tide, weather or sea conditions. The property is fully fenced and has lawn area so good for dogs and young children.
Enjoy the water’s edge serenity from a very comfortable, two-storey, 3 bedroom holiday home, with King, Twin King Singles and Queen-sized bedrooms all with fans and aircon. A set of bed linen, bath towels and beach towel are provided for each guest. The open living/dining/kitchen area (with fan and aircon), along with a fabulous long deck is upstairs as are two ensuite bedrooms, while downstairs is a third bedroom, lounge with fold-down couches, (both with fans and aircon), bathroom, deck, garage with laundry, gym equipment, & outdoor things.
The garage doors open both sides allowing drive-through access to boat ramp and water. The bay is very tidal so boats can be launched around high tide or alternatively drive to one of the boat ramps, Northside: Jock Kennedy Park, Alice St, and East side: Wahine St. There is plenty of room to park so bring your boat, jet ski, water toys and fishing gear, - get out on the sea and explore the Moreton Bay Marine Park.
There is old school entertainment - books, board games, puzzles, etc for indoor entertainment and scooters, skateboards, sports gear, 2 adult sized bikes & helmets, 3 kayaks, rubber dinghies & teen/adult size life jackets for outdoors. However, each lounge has a smart tv, one Apple, other Foxtel and there is NBN Broadband wireless internet as well as bluetooth speakers for listening to music, (although no loud music after 10pm).
Russell Island is a quiet, country-town-like, island community that isn’t tourist-oriented, so no tourist activities, but perfect for a quiet getaway, close to Brisbane. It’s easily accessed by Sea Link ferries and doesn’t involve long motorway drives and sitting on highways stuck in holiday traffic. It does have a good sized IGA for groceries, a service station, hardware store, pet shop - Lovable Pets, pharmacy, post office, Slice patisserie bakery, liquor store - Thirsty Camel, Talking Heads - hair salon plus a couple of beauty & wellness businesses. There is also small weekly and monthly markets. A circuit of the island will take you past the shops, a few sports, recreational & memorial parks, dog park, wetlands and Sandy Beach park area.
You can eat out at: The Bayview Cafe, Aunty Alice’s Cafe, Cafe Memory Lane, Canaipa Nursery and Tea Garden, Island Beans Coffee Stand in the Park, Pizza & Kebab Express takeaways, Dim Sum from BlackBox Cafe or at the RSL’s Billy’s Bistro, or Bowling Club’s Curlew Cafe. The Bowling Club and RSL often host event nights, recently including DJ Cypha some Fridays, but don’t forget the 6pm dress code - no thongs, shorts, singlets. The RSL and Bowling Club may have free courtesy vans for rides to and from if you phone.
If you are keen to explore the other 3 SMBI islands, then the passenger ferry is free to island hop amongst them. Only paying fares when returning to the mainland, Redland Bay. Walk, cycle around the smallest island Karregarra and enjoy its sandy beaches or Lamb Island, the next smallest with a kiosk/takeaways near the ferry terminal & a Rec Club serving meals and entertainment. MacLeay is the next biggest island, similar to Russell and is home to various cafes, takeaways, bakery, pizza, butchers, licensed golf/boat/bowling clubs with eateries, a pub, weekend markets, & galleries.
GETTING THERE:
Russell Island is a picturesque 1 hour 15 min vehicle barge ride from Weinam Creek Terminal, Redland Bay, Brisbane the final stop in the SMBI Southern Moreton Bay Islands after Karragarra, Macleay and Lamb Islands and costs about $150 return for a regular car/SUV, extra for trailers.
VEHICLE BARGE - Book ASAP conveniently online with Sealinkseq to ensure you get a booking as spaces fill up quickly. Have your car length, height and width measurements handy to input in the online form. For a small fee, car ferry bookings can be changed depending on availability.
https://www.sealinkseq.com.au/transport/search
These journeys can be hot for pets so consider bringing a dog bowl, cool ice water and even a handheld water fan to help keep your dog comfortable. Be aware that all dogs must be muzzled if they are they are taken out of the car on vehicle barges.
PASSENGER FERRY -
Another option, if not taking too much baggage is the passenger ferry at about $10 per person (go-card or eftpos available) and takes either 20 or 35 mins to Russell Island depending on direction taken. Try dropping luggage kerbside at the terminal before parking, allowing plenty of time to find a car park, then line up to catch the next passenger ferry which generally run every half hour but check schedules. Moores Rd carpark is a 7 min walk connected by a pathway along to the passenger terminal but finding available parking spaces anywhere is always challenging.
Be aware that all dogs even lap dogs must be muzzled onboard SMBI passenger ferries at all times and even on vehicle barges if they get out of the car. Muzzles may be sold onboard the passenger ferries but as dog shapes vary, it may help purchasing one uniquely for your dog ahead of your trip.
Passenger ferry: https://jp.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/stops/russell-island-ferry-terminal/timetable
Also note, there isn’t a lot of transport on Russell Island - no public transport, buses. There is Russell Island Taxi Service Ph: 0408 785 555 or 0408 785 218. Best to book for arrival/departure rides from/to Russell Island taxi terminal and may be shared rides with others.
NOTE: Between stays, we need to allow at least a couple a days free for thorough cleaning.

This 3 Bedrooms House provides accommodation with Kitchen, Laundry, Air Conditioner, for your convenience. This House features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. This House is less than 23 km from Brisbane Waterfront, and gives visitors the opportunity to explore it. The rental House has 3 Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms to make you feel right at home.

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