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Bathing Bear: beach suburb, pool, friendly gay hosts. Balcony Room
Bathing Bear: beach suburb, pool, friendly gay hosts. Balcony Room
Martin & Damian
Response rate: 93% • Response time: < 12h
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Bathing Bear: beach suburb, pool, friendly gay hosts. Balcony Room

Brisbane, AustraliaMap
Exceptional5.0(6)Booked 9 times
Private room
4 guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
2 beds
Clothing optional acceptedHappy to share local tipsGym nearby or in the propertyWi-FiBreakfast includedPoolParking

The Reveal

CozyInsta-WorthyRelaxing

Relax by the pool or shared lounge on the ground floor. Enjoy private moments in your upstairs queen-bed room and dedicated huge shower-room with toilet, all newly renovated. Walk and swim at Margate Beach. Sunday morning Redcliffe Market, day trips to Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Bribie Island, Daisy Hill Koala sanctuary, and Australia Zoo. Train or 40 minutes drive to Fortitude Valley LGBTQ+ venues, Southbank Arts Precinct and Brisbane City Centre. 25 min from Brisbane airport. Māti and Damo ran Gay Auckland Bed and Breakfast for many years and really enjoyed our guests! We're loving sharing our new home in a climate that encourages living a free pool-side life! This is an adult-only retreat with clear respect for every shape and everyone here. Safe and friendly for people first time at a gay bed and breakfast. Continental Breakfast included, with espresso coffee. The Redcliffe Peninsular has an abundance of places to eat, take-away (take-out) and supermarkets with long hours. A cute local live-music bar is open Thurs-Sat. For food safety we don't provide a kitchen for guests to use in the main house, just microwave, fridge and plates etc. Ask to upgrade to our self-contained studio with kitchenette if you want. We offer vehicle storage while you are away if flying from Brisbane (within limits). Just chat to us with any other questions or ideas!

How the beds work

Bedroom #11 Queen Bed
Bedroom #21 King Size Bed

Little Luxuries

Clothing optional accepted
Happy to share local tips
Gym nearby or in the property
Wi-Fi
Breakfast included
Pool
Parking
Heating
Dishwasher
The Classics
Wi-Fi
Pool
Breakfast included
Terrace
Garden
Essentials
Dishwasher
Heating
Outdoor dining area
Parking
Sound system
LGBTQ+ Favorites
Happy to share local tips
Adult Only
Gym nearby or in the property
Yoga classes nearby
Spa salon nearby
Welcome
Smoking allowed
Pet owner
Clothing optional accepted
My location
Near beach
Near mountains
Near cultural venues
Fire protection
Smoke alarm
Fire extinguisher

Meet Your Proud Host

Martin & Damian5.0(21 reviews)
E-mail verifiedPhone verifiedID verified
Member sinceJuly 2017
Response rate93%
Response time< 12h
I Marti, and my partner Damo, host our B and B in a stunning beach suburb of Brisbane, in subtropical Queensland, Australia: close to the international airport, motorway (freeway) to the city centre, beaches, islands and forests. Our 'Bathing Bear Hosted Accommodation' is within the beautiful Kabi Kabi country. We are kiwis (Maori and Pakeha New Zealanders) who just love being with diverse people, enjoy learning how we live in our places and discussing what is going on in the world. In addition, he's a chef and I've worked in queer health promotion. I lived a decade in Europe loving culture, food, wines, visual or performance arts, architecture and especially gardens. He is a country boy loving classic cars, food, and breeding stud cows! When we travel we appreciate getting to know local folk who can tell us where to connect with the LGBTQ+ community as well as seeing the sights, and sourcing real food, so we offer those local connections to our guests. Come and be a part of our household for a bit; socialise or enjoy the private spaces our property offers. We have a small friendly dog who lives outside (not a hardship as we do most of time too!) He doesn't wear clothes when sunbathing and nor do we usually. Please talk with us about what you are comfortable with as far as a clothed/clothes-optional/nudist vibe goes, as we are pretty relaxed. We are all about making your break work for you. However, the earlier you book, the more likely the place will be clothes-optional if that's your preference. Nga mihi, Māti
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Where It's All Happening

Brisbane, AustraliaExact location disclosed after booking only.
LGBTQ+ Safety Score: Brisbane
5out of 5Very safeRated by 6 local misterb&b members

Nearby Attractions

You might find you just want to relax naked in the pool, but there is plenty to do from our Northern Brisbane location! We are close to the motorway North to Bribie Island, Australia Zoo, hinterland villages and the Sunshine Coast. South to the Gold Coast and Tamborine Mountain. Have a coffee or meal at Redcliffe's shopping street overlooking Moreton Bay and catch the fabulous market on Sunday.

House Rules & Conditions

Check-infrom 3pm to 9pm
Checkoutto 10am
Host recommendations

Quiet hours 11pm to 7am All guests to show current ID Let us know your comfort level with clothed/clothes-optional/nude environment. If you book first, subsequent guests will be informed of this. Our small dog stays outside; please pat and brush him for affection but don't ever feed him or get him in the pool or let him out. We will offer you a breakfast at an agreed time, with tea or coffee or hot chocolate. Please let us know dietary requirements when you confirm your booking. In accordance with health law we do not provide a kitchen for guests but can refrigerate drinks and give you tea and coffee as needed. The house is shared with the hosts and other guests; part of our friendliness and respect is keeping noise to a minimum after 11pm.

StatusPrivate

Private

Extra per guest$19 per night after 1 guest(s)

$19 per night after 1 guest(s)

Minimum stay (nights)2 nights

2 nights

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ReviewsExceptional5(6)

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Cleanliness4.8
Location4.7
Accurate description5.0
Check-in5.0
Value for money5.0

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PhilipStayed in August 2026
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2026

I stayed for three nights and Marti was a great host. Friendly and accommodating. The room was clean and comfortable and the bathroom nicely renovated with a great shower. Breakfast was varied and plentiful (I wish I ate more in the mornings) and Martin also makes a great latte. I enjoyed sitting by the pool in the morning sunshine surrounded by palms. Sadly the winter made the water too cold for swimming.

LeeStayed in March 2025
Reviewed on Apr. 06, 2025

I had an absolutely wonderful stay with Martin and Damian! They were fantastic hosts: present, warm, friendly, and great communicators. I really appreciated how they tailored their level of interaction to suit what I was after (i.e., I was keen to chat and hang out when I was there, but they will also give space if that's what people want). The house is beautiful and spacious, with a divine pool area that was perfect for cooling off on hot afternoons and evenings. Breakfast was delicious, and nothing was ever too much trouble. I felt completely welcomed and looked after. I'll definitely be back!

Response from Martin & Damian
Apr. 13, 2025

Thank you Lee. You are great with words and I'm very glad this is how you experienced our attempts to make a balanced environment, both simple to enjoy and a bit homely.

MarkusStayed in March 2025
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2025

I had a fantastic time with Marti and Damian during my Australia trip and unfortunately had far too little time to explore everything. First-class breakfast, interesting conversations over a glass of wine, and a relaxed and laid-back time by the pool... All of this as a clothing-optional stay in a design house in a beautiful beach suburb, and the Brisbane city center is also easily accessible by bus and train. Really great and very helpful hosts!

EdwinStayed in December 2024
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2025

Martin and Damian were wonderful host! It was my first time in Brisbane. Martin helped me with my bag to settle in. Took a nice dip in the pool to cool off. He showed me local eateries and other businesses. Ask Damian about his restaurant. He Makes great pizza! Breakfast was nice. They ask you what time you'd like breakfast and what you would like. It was good conversation with them at breakfast. I really enjoyed my time at their oasis. Very welcoming friendly and chill. Home away from home. Gracias!

JeffreyStayed in October 2024
Reviewed on Oct. 07, 2024

The place was fantastic. The hosts are very friendly and accommodating. I love the location. I will highly recommend this place. Looking forward to stay at this place again. ☺☺☺

TakuyaStayed in May 2024
Reviewed on June 03, 2024

My stay at this time was a wonderful and fabulous for me. While a typical B&B may seem like a business-like experience, the hosts, Martin and Damian, were truly family to me. It was incredible. Despite coming from Japan alone, we had a cute dog walk on the beach in the morning and went to the market together. Even though the Japanese are shy, the optional clothing was really pleasant. Less wear leads to more freedom! Breakfast was excellent as well. A delicious English breakfast! Just like Japanese people, they were humble in Discreen. I am aware that it was a pleasant experience to spend time without clothes for the first time. The host's humanity is perfect. Plus, their pool is also beautiful and spacious. The bedrooms and showers are stylishly designed. My intention is to express that the entire house is stylish. Spending time without clothes was also a really pleasant experience. The host's generosity is truly admirable. I am hoping for more young and adorable Japanese to come. By renting a car, you can easily reach downtown and the airport. Margate is a fantastic destination for nature and beaches. I am eager to visit again. My Australian home is this BB. The pool they have is truly amazing. This is a great suggestion for everyone (hopefully for those who want to experience clothing optional) and ,,,,,,please consider Japanese young boys.

Response from Martin & Damian
June 10, 2024

We so enjoyed your stay, and very glad the freedom to be was liberating for you! Readers note that in the last enthusiastic sentence Takuya agrees he meant 'Young Japanese men, consider this as a good place to stay' For us the role of hosts is important, and we love to provide a place for you to be yourself, whether you are discovering a new life or well experienced and settled. Our rules are a love of openness, diversity and kindness.

Exceptional5.0(6)