Shambhala Retreat Cottage 2 a peaceful place intended for rest and relaxation.

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A pathway leading to a covered outdoor area with a signboard for Shambhala Retreat, featuring self-contained cottages, Balinese gardens, and short-term letting.
A tranquil pool area with a red pavilion, surrounded by tropical vegetation and large rocks.
An outdoor patio with a wooden bench, chairs, and a table.
A building entrance with a numbered door, a covered outdoor area with a bench, and a tiled floor.
A room with two grey sofas, a large window with a view of greenery, a wall-mounted TV, and an air conditioning unit.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Magnetic Island National Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Nelly Bay, QLD
  • Place, Magnetic Island National Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Massage on Magnetic
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Nelly Bay Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Townsville, QLD (TSV)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Nelly Bay

Located in Nelly Bay, this cottage is in the mountains and near the beach. National Trust Heritage Centre and Jezzine Barracks are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Horseshoe Bay Markets and Cotters Market. Bungalow Bay Koala Village and Maritime Museum of Townsville are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Nelly Bay, QLD

What's nearby

  • Magnetic Island National Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Massage on Magnetic - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Nelly Bay Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Nelly Bay Habitat Reserve - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Queensland Country Bank Stadium - 34 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 150 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sandi's on Magnetic Island - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Marlin Bar Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Scallywags Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mamma Roma - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Barefoot Art Food Wine - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Shambhala Retreat Cottage 2 a peaceful place intended for rest and relaxation. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Shambhala Retreat Cottage 2 a peaceful place intended for rest and relaxation.?

As of 7 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shambhala Retreat Cottage 2 a peaceful place intended for rest and relaxation. on 13 Nov 2026 start from £269, 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.

Is Shambhala Retreat Cottage 2 a peaceful place intended for rest and relaxation. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shambhala Retreat Cottage 2 a peaceful place intended for rest and relaxation.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Shambhala Retreat Cottage 2 a peaceful place intended for rest and relaxation.?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shambhala Retreat Cottage 2 a peaceful place intended for rest and relaxation.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shambhala Retreat Cottage 2 a peaceful place intended for rest and relaxation. located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Magnetic Island National Park and Massage on Magnetic. Nelly Bay Beach and Nelly Bay Habitat Reserve are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and comfortable stay

Nice long weekend , packed with local tourist activities and great food highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Shambhala retreat

Couldnt ask for a better stay. Amazing gardens and surrounds, so relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Monica, Thank you for making our family getaway a little special. Very relaxing environment with spotless facilities. Accommodation is well maintained. The surrounding gardens & pool were relaxing allowing all of us to decompress from the hectic city life. This location is very family friendly and a great location to explore the rest of Magnetic Island.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquil

A great place to stay and unwind, very relaxing and easy to get lost in your own world.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location. Quiet but accessible to facilities

Everything we needed. Compact and good value. Well serviced.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Holiday

Great property good communication loverly surroundings 🙂
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Stay

Although it rained the entire time, our accommodation provided plenty of room for teenagers and adults. We loved the rainforest garden and hidden pool (although too cold to swim in). Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2022
Thanks for staying and for the great feedback James! We hope to see you all again. Thank you from the team at Shambhala Retreat.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutaly amazing

Nicholas and his 2 support workers had an amazing time and said the place was absolutaly beautiful and will definatly stay there again.I will definatly be spreading the word to the other parents and the ladies will be telling the other support workers how incredible and relaxing their stay was.Thankyou so much for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect retreat

The self contained unit was well present and very clean. Set with all the necessities to make our stay easy and relaxing. Communication with manager Monica was clear and direct. She was knowledgeable about the island and happy to share. The accommodation is on a bus route and close to the local shops. The pool was a particular treat. Surrounded with lush greenery, shady for almost the whole day and temperature was pleasantly cool. Absolutely would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, peaceful, comfortable

We very much enjoyed our ten night stay in cottage 2 of Shambala. The beds were comfortable, the place was clean, and we had all the amenities we needed. The setting is peaceful and seems quite secluded, yet is only a kilometer or so from Nelly Bay and the ferry terminal. We rented a car, but it would have been possible to rely on public transit, as the bus goes on Barton Street, right by Shambala. Be aware that there is no WiFi, and our Vodafone SIM card did not find a signal. (You'd be better served with a Telstra SIM card on Magnetic Island.) However, short drives to Nelly Bay and Picnic Bay restored our connections with the outside world. The host was responsive and helpful when we called her. We were very happy during the time we spent there, and we recommend Shambala to other travelers.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful gardens. Nice cool pool. Tranquil and peaceful.

Go there and enjoy it.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This was delightful. Thank you

Easy to book . Very happy to stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Race Week

Great location. We had the choice to walk, e scooter or bus everywhere we needed to go. Beautiful cool breeze running through the loyuvres all night. The bird life was fantastic albeit a bit raucous at night!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very relaxing getaway

We enjoyed the very peaceful environment of Shambhala Retreat and the friendly welcome from our host, Monica. The cottage is obviously very well maintained and clean and the beds comfortable. All required cooking utensils, cutlery and plates/cups were provided. The Balinese-style gardens really do relax you and are very private for each cottage. It's an easy ten to fifteen minute walk into Nelly Bay. Very happy with our choice of accommodation!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful getaway

We enjoyed our time in the airy cottage with lush garden. We found everything we needed. The pool was perfect to cool-off.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful getaway

A lovely Oasis to relax at. The bathroom was particularly special, being a rainforest shower - and the pool was a great hit with the kids!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very clean and quite enjoyed the stay would recommend to everyone

Very happy will be coming back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
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