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Picnic Cottage, Lovely home near the beach

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A covered patio with a glass table surrounded by striped chairs, a grill, and lush tropical plants.
A building with a white picket fence, a covered porch, and a sign reading "PICNIC COTTAGE."
A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, a microwave, and a window with blinds.
A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a table, and windows with views of greenery.
A living room with a television, two sofas, a coffee table, and a dining area with a counter and chairs.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Private fenced-in yard
    One of the few properties with a fully fenced outdoor space.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Magnetic Island National Park

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer

Explore the area

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PICNIC BAY, QLD
  • Place, Magnetic Island National Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Magnetic Island Golf Course
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Nelly Bay Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Townsville, QLD (TSV)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Third Bedroom

2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

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About the neighborhood

Picnic Bay

Located in Picnic Bay, this vacation home is near the beach. National Trust Heritage Centre and Jezzine Barracks are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Horseshoe Bay Markets and Cotters Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Queensland Country Bank Stadium or Reid Park Street Circuit.
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PICNIC BAY, QLD

What's nearby

  • Magnetic Island National Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Magnetic Island Golf Course - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Picnic Bay Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nelly Bay Beach - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Nelly Bay Habitat Reserve - 1 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Townsville Station - 57 min drive
  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seagulls Restaurant - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Quarterdeck - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Longboard Bar & Grill - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Picnic Bay Surf Lifesaving Club - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Hotel - ‬38 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Picnic Cottage, Lovely home near the beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Picnic Cottage, Lovely home near the beach?

As of Nov 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Picnic Cottage, Lovely home near the beach on Nov 13, 2026 start from $272, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Picnic Cottage, Lovely home near the beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Picnic Cottage, Lovely home near the beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Picnic Cottage, Lovely home near the beach located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Magnetic Island National Park, Magnetic Island Golf Course, and Picnic Bay Beach. Nelly Bay Beach and Nelly Bay Habitat Reserve are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

Spacious with lots of verandas and close to beach. Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get away

We loved this cottage. It was just the right size; not too big or small. It was just the right balance between shack and having all the creature comforts. We would definitely stay here again. 😊
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable ,clean ,great location

The house is in a great location it is air conditioned and plenty of room and very clean. Love the place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

The house was perfect and fantastic for our family time. We will be booking this house again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time away

Great time away to relax and get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cottage

Our family of Mum, Dad and four adult children had a wonderful stay at Picnic Cottage. Everything we needed was supplied, beds comfy, air con efficient and deck and bbq got a work out. Only a small matter of poor internet and phone coverage that troubled some, but i loved it xxx
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Surprise Birthday For Mum

Property was beautiful, my wife loved the house at first site. Was even more surprised while sitting on the deck having a snack and a couple drinks to see all 3 of her sons walk in to say surprise and happy birthday. The house and the Island had everything we needed for the weekend. Will defiantly book this house again and recommend Picnic Cottage to anyone visiting Magnetic Island.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for friends to get to together or for a family

Loved the open plan with lovely verandas for barbecue. Good position with a short walk to lovely picnic bay, pub, cafe and wharf
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property beautiful location

Greatv
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 13, 2020
Thanks Rhiannon we hope you enjoyed your stay :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and location

The house has everything you need and is very clean. The location is perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excellent house

We loved the house and the close proximity to the water. Would go back again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The House was very clean and well set out

The house had everything you need and was in a fantastic location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fabulous property

Great house, position a bit noisy. No toilet paper provided
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage close to picnic Bay beach

Lovely spacious cottage right opposite bus stop and walkable to the beach and cafe. Really enjoyed our stay.
Archival

6/10 Okay

Nice quite house

The house was lovely, quiet and clean, however there is no air conditioning in the main living area and there were some issues with keys at arrival.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback. We apologise for any problems you experienced on arrival with keys. The good news is that we have now installed air conditioning into the main living area of Picnic Cottage so, combined with the split system air conditioning in each of the three bedrooms, you can be assured that the whole house will be cool and comfortable all summer long!
Archival

8/10 Good

Stayed in the Cottage for 2 nights in July. Property is very well looked after and maintained. Bus

Stayed in the Cottage for 2 nights in July. Property is very well looked after and maintained. Buses stop literally on the doorstep which makes accessing anywhere on the island a breeze! Would stay here again!
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