Adobe Mudbrick Holiday Flats
17 Karbeethong Ave, Mallacoota, Victoria 3892 Australia
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Unique eco-friendly, rustic, comfortable, well equipped, spacious accommodation (catering for couples, families and groups up to 8 people) in peaceful surroundings with magnificent views of the lake, ocean and islands. We are a member of "Land for Wildlife" and our environment is teeming with native birds and animals. Pets can come inside with their Mum and Dad.
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17 Karbeethong Ave, Mallacoota, Victoria 3892 Australia
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Adobe flats, lovely hosts Peter and Margaret have been providing us with a wonderful holiday escape for years. Initially in 1983 we went with kids who loved our annual trips and us as a couple these days. A stunning view, koalas, kangaroos, lyrebirds around the houses, rainbow lorikeets and so many other species flocking to your decking. Great access to boating, swimming, bushwalks, picnic spots and delicious Lucy's restaurant nearby. A heavenly holiday spot. Heavenly!
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Date of stay: February 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Fantastic. We are long term frequent visitors to Mallacoota and this is our first stay here. The original cottages business has been split and sold on to new hosts. We are staying in the honeymoon cottage which is a large mudbrick studio with bathroom attached including full bath as well as shower. The room has a patio overlooking the lakes and an upstairs outside gallery for an even bigger view. Very nicely fitted out and a welcome change from the usual caravan park cabin style of accommodation. This is an absolute bargain at around 100aud per night. We have a semi tame male Lyrebird at the back door, first time I have ever seen that,and beautiful parrots demanding birdseed at the front sliding glass onto the deck/patio. We were met by a welcome bottle of wine and a visit from the manager to check that all was good.... All low key and helpful, Strongly recommended.…
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Date of stay: May 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Lovely views. Clean and nice walks around area. Host very friendly. We chose these flats so we could take our dog. The kitchen was well equipped with plenty of room . Only a short drive into the town.
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Date of stay: March 2018
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Response from Adobeholidayflats, Manager at Adobe Mudbrick Holiday Flats
Responded 21 Oct 2018
Thank you for your generous reply. The wonderful thing is that we love dogs AND koalas and they can live in the same area. We ask fury friends to be under your control and we ask the male koala not to be so noisy when courting. I am glad you had a good stay. Come back. Love Peter
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Our stay at Adobe flats was just wonderful. One night was definitely not long enough and we will be going back! Margaret and Peter are so friendly and passionate about the local wildlife. Would highly recommend this comfortable, cosy and inviting accommodation. The views are spectacular!
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Date of stay: June 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Adobeholidayflats, Manager at Adobe Mudbrick Holiday Flats
Responded 21 Oct 2018
H,i Isabel and partner Thank you for your generous response and I am very glad that our units are as good as we advertise. The colourful birds (King Parrots, Rainbow Lorikeets, Crimson Rosellas, Galahs, adorable little red browed Finches ) say thank you to be loved by you and they enjoyed your admiration. It would be nice to have you back, the world needs to appreciate and protect our fellow travellers. Love Peter
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Mallacoota is a very relaxing place to spend a week or 10 and do some fishing, bird watching, photography or just relaxing. Adobe is 100% the best place to stay. Peter and Margaret are wonderful hosts.
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Date of stay: November 2017Trip type: Travelled solo
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Room Tip: Close to the lake and beach and very good eating places.
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Response from Adobeholidayflats, Owner at Adobe Mudbrick Holiday Flats
Responded 26 Jan 2018
Dear Keith Thank you for your report on your stay with us. April was a good season in Mallacoota and your stay at the Farmhouse would have given you many opportunities to photograph the wild but trusting native birds around the place. Some keen birds record over 20 species on their first morning, and I hope you enjoyed the location. At the moment there are more koalas in the trees as I have seen in the past. We counted 4 of these relaxed but slightly noisy creatures crossing roads and sleeping a treat in the gum trees. My favourites would be the magpies who are by nature so tame, friendly and pay back with their wonderful song. A speck of mince meat s or crumbs of cheese brings them to your hand. When the young are large enough to fly it is a delight to be able to welcome another generation to us to love. I am glad the farmhouse was big enough for you. It must have been rather roomy as there are 3 bedrooms, litchen, living area etc. to roam in. It will be great to have you back to show us your phtos. Affectionately Peter Kurz
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My partner and I booked into unit 3 now separately owned; it had good reviews but why we are at a loss to know. The whole place is a dirty shambles. Bacon and eggs are on offer but we had to wash the plates and cutlery before we could start cooking. There is no where to sit inside, unless you want to sit on the futon bed (i.e effectively on the floor). The very small bathroom is shared and is in need of a good bleach/clean/rebuild. The views are virtually non existent being masked by other buildings. The outside patio area is furnished by chairs held together by masking/gaffer tape. The only highlight is the owner’s (Nick) obvious delight in birds and wild life, we watched rosellas feeding from a huge container; we weren’t quite so please to hear about the raccoon that lives in the roof/wall space or the description of rats that visit the bird feeder. We were so unhappy that despite having booked and paid for two nights we moved out and into a local hotel. So beware - I have no idea what the other properties that are also described as Adobe Mudbrick Apartments are like - but avoid number 3!…
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Date of stay: October 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Adobeholidayflats, Previous owner of all ADOBE 'MUDBRICK' HOLIDAY FLATS at Adobe Mudbrick Holiday Flats
Responded 21 Jan 2018
Dear Bromsgrove Annie THANK YOU for your report on Flat 3. Approximately 3 years ago we sold 7 (Flat 1,2,3,4, 5, 6 and also the honeymoon cabin) out of our 12 flats to new owners. This was done to allow us (especially Margaret, my wife who is also very proud of our endeavour ) to keep up our proud standard of being very special. Such as-as unique in the good sense of the term, comfy, unexpectedly welcoming, environmentally run and clean together with our love of the abundant wildlife that we welcome. The new owners have either used their purchase to continue holiday rentals or as the private occupation of their newly purchased property. I AM VERY SORRY that you had such a bad experience. Obviously we can not interfere with any new owners; however, we can assure you that our remaining 5 adobe 'hideaways' (The Penthouse, Katies, the Farmhouse, The VIP bungalow and Flat 7) would please you no end. To compensate for your last stay, we definitely will welcome you without any bad feelings and continue with our dedication to offer you an unforgettably SPECIAL holiday. Affecionately Margaret and Peter KURZ
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Stayed at Adobe mudbrick flats still owned by Peter n Margaret Kurz. They have sold a number of the original flats Peter built so other owners run them usually through websites. We booked penthouse n discovered a lovely two storey quirky flat w amazing glass bottles embedded in mud walls which glowed w colours at sunrise. Arrived midnight, woke next morning to a glorious 180* view over our terrace of Mallacoota inlet complete w a cacophony of birds feeding on the balcony. Walking distance to karbeethong jetty. 5 mins to Mallacoota central. Kitchen well equipped but knives dull. Lots of beds. BYO linen ok. Great having breakfast, lunch n dinner on terrace. Didn't want to leave..... Peter was right about that!
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Date of stay: March 2017Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Adobeholidayflats, Owner at Adobe Mudbrick Holiday Flats
Responded 12 Mar 2017
Thank you for such a lovely compliment that has justified my love of Mallacoota, Adobe (Mudbrick) building and an overarching awareness of our wonderful wild but trusting animals. I must admit I enjoyed our guests and can't imagine living without this stimulating input from the wide, outside world. My lovely Margaret has a weak streak of not allowing to be being embarrassed with ANY DIRT anywhere in the flats and the Penthouse. Please come back soon, we also love this house and might move across. Margaret and Peter
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The honeymoon villa is a quirky, mud brick, one bedroom, self contained haven with a great vibe. We stayed for 2 nights and were so relaxed we didn't want to leave. It has fruit trees and native bushes that make it quite private but also has 180 degree water views. The host provided some breakfast items,a bottle of wine, chocolate, candles and even provided wild bird seed for us to feed the local birds.
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Date of stay: March 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: The honeymoon villa was great
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We stayed in Katie's cottage for a week. The cottage was large and well equipped. The deck area however needs some maintenance and the furniture was very old and shabby. Our biggest issue however was with the unit overhead. There was very little sound proofing in the floor and we could hear all movement and sound including continuous tv noise. We spoke with the owners who did speak to these guests but it made no real difference. We would not have booked Katie's if we had been made aware of this issue. It really spoilt our stay. We will not return.
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Date of stay: January 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Adobeholidayflats, Manager at Adobe Mudbrick Holiday Flats
Responded 15 Jan 2017
Dear Karen and Kevin. Thank you sincerely for your report on your stay at KATIES. We are very concerned and sorry about your bad experience with us. We are always aware of some noise drifting across from a near unit sharing the building. To overcome this we asked our guests to leave their shoes outside; for many reasons such as noise and cleanliness. The lovely thing about KATIES is that guests compliment us about its homeliness, its environmental adobe construction and feeling of cosiness and the beautiful view. I tried to visit you during your week with us to find out how you are enjoying KATIES, but apart of trying to fix the problem of your neighbours' noise I missed out of talking to you in person. I am sorry about this as I am sure we could have achieved another 'happy' guest. Please be assured that we shall improve and work on your concerns and are grateful for your effort to point out our failings. Maybe another visit from you will please us and surprise you! Affectionately Peter
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Having been to Mallacoota yearly for the last 20 years staying at the abode mud brick has given me even more respect for the township and its people. Peter & Margaret are two of the nicest people on earth they greet you with warmth and generosity that is infectiously good for the soul. The accomodation is out of this world with wonderful views and plenty of wild life. I carn't wait to stay there again.
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Date of stay: October 2015Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Frequently Asked Questions about Adobe Mudbrick Holiday Flats
Which popular attractions are close to Adobe Mudbrick Holiday Flats?
Nearby attractions include Mallacoota Coastal Walks (5.1 km), WW11 Bunker Museum (5.1 km), and Gabo Island Lighthouse (2.1 km).
Is parking available at Adobe Mudbrick Holiday Flats?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Adobe Mudbrick Holiday Flats?
Conveniently located restaurants include Lucy's, Origami Coffee, and Mallacoota Bakery.
Are pets allowed at Adobe Mudbrick Holiday Flats?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Is Adobe Mudbrick Holiday Flats accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.