Located in Maleny, within 4.3 mi of Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World and 0.6 mi of Maleny Cheese Factory, Kaalba provides accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Each room comes with a balcony with garden views. All guest rooms at the guest house are equipped with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. Guest rooms include a private bathroom, a hairdryer and bed linen. Kaalba offers a terrace. Guests at the accommodations will be able to enjoy activities in and around Maleny, like hiking. The nearest airport is Sunshine Coast Maroochydore Airport, 34 mi from Kaalba.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

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Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.9
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Maleny
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  • Sticks56
    Australia Australia
    Steven is a great host and it is easy to tell that he and his partner take pride in providing a great stay for their guests. He gave us some good advice on local walks and places to eat. We felt so happy to see a platypus feeding one evening at a...
  • Brealz
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful location, surrounded by trees and gushing creek beside us.
  • Mark
    Australia Australia
    Location and accommodation outstanding. Perfect setup.

Hosted by Steven Lang

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Host Review Score

Steven Lang
Kaalba is perched on the hillside only a hundred metres from the Obi Obi Creek. It is a delightful self-contained studio with views out over the rainforested valley. It is in a quiet and protected location. Throughout the year more than ninety species of bird can be seen (and heard) from the veranda. When it's raining the sound of the river fills the valley. Situated on the east side of Maleny it is seven minutes from the town centre and ten minutes from Montville – only thirty-five minutes to the coast – close to several of the most popular wedding venues on the Range. This is a special place: a short walk leads to a deep fifty metre long swimming hole with basalt rock steps. A little further and you'll discover the waterfall and rapids. Platypus live in the creek, if you're an early riser you can almost guarantee to see them. Modern, clean, well-designed and furnished this is beautiful place to stay, as our many guests attest.
Tyyni and I have lived in the region for 30 years. We're both strong conservationists interested in looking after our land and the surrounding rainforest. We're also bookish people. I am a published author and Tyyni is the former owner of two (2!) bookstores in Maleny. We've travelled widely and know what we want from accommodation and are committed to provide it for our guests.
Maleny is a fascinating town. It's in the Hinterland of the Sunshine Coast and presents a startling difference to the development down there. It's in dairy country, rich and green and has a vibrant community. The town itself is a real town, supplying the needs of the residents of the Range, but also boasts fourteen cafes in the main street, three bookshops, art galleries, clothes shops and two supermarkets.
Languages spoken: English,French

Area info

Amenities of Kaalba
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
    Off-site
  • Movie nights
    Off-site
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Video
  • DVD player
  • TV
Internet
Fast free Wifi 69 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French

House rules

Kaalba takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Kaalba of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.

FAQs about Kaalba

  • Kaalba is 2.1 miles from the center of Maleny. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Kaalba is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at Kaalba include:

    • Double

  • Kaalba offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Live music/Performance
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Movie nights

  • The prices at Kaalba may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.