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Nestled amongst the trees next to the National Park & seasonal creek
Holiday home in Arcadia with kitchen and balcony
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9.6 out of 10
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2 bedrooms 1+ bathroom Sleeps 6
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Magnetic Island, QLD
- Place, Magnetic Island National Park1 min walk
- Place, Alma Bay8 min walk
- Place, Horseshoe Bay Beach7 min drive
- Airport, Townsville, QLD (TSV)41 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
+1
4 Single Beds and 1 Crib
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Nestled amongst the trees next to the National Park & seasonal creek
High amongst the trees next to the National Park, Samsara is a spacious, fully airconditioned 2 bedroom, 2 level, elevated holiday home which is extremely private, yet close to all amenities.
Please note this house has stairs & the bathroom is not on the same level as the bedrooms.
Samsara sleeps a maximum of 4 adults & 2 children.
Prices are based on a maximum of 4 guests.
Additional guests will incur an extra fee of $20.00 each/stay..
Please note that during the wet season (December to April) the seasonal creek may flow & during a high rain event may flow across the driveway. The creek is currently running.
Note that Homeaway charge the guest a booking fee on top of these prices between 3% & 12% depending on the length of stay.
There is a 5 night minimum stay for the Christmas/ New Year & Easter period.
The house is unfenced so merges into the beauty of the park with impressive trees, granite boulders & a seasonal creek.
Relax on the deck & watch the Island's wildlife.
In the wet season the creek runs past the house so you have your own private spa with a rock pool 40 metres upstream.
The Rainbow Lorikeets & Kookaburra's visit the deck every day & Koala's inhabit the trees at the rear of the house.
As evening approaches, the Possums, Curlews & Wallabies emerge.
Alma Bay (the island's best swimming beach) is only a 12 minute walk & has a shady lawn area & play park for children.
Please note that Samsara is UNFENCED & surrounded by quite rocky terrain & does not have an outdoor play area for young children.
The kitchen is well equipped & includes a large fridge, oven, convection cooktop, microwave & a pantry.
Dining table seats 6 & lounge seating for 8.
The lounge & dining area is very spacious with 6 large double glass sliding doors to admire the scenery.
The doors are also screened to let the breezes through & keep out the insects & wildlife.
The house is fully air-conditioned & also has pedestal fans.
Bedrooms are upstairs on a large divided loft.
Look closely at the bedroom photo's in case the lack of sound privacy is an issue, as the rooms are only separated by slatted privacy screens & the stairs.
1 Queen bed, 2 King singles & 2 singles, portacot
There is additional bedding for the cooler months
Bathroom also incorporates laundry with a large washing machine & dryer
Separate toilet
There are board games for all ages including a full size Chess set.
There are books for all ages including a small but growing foreign language section.
Gas BBQ & outdoor furniture provided on front & rear decks
Parking for 2 small cars under the house
As the property is unfenced & due to the abundance of wildlife, Samsara is not suitable for pets.
NOTE THAT THIS PROPERTY HAS STAIRS
Property sleeps up to 6 guests.
A restriction applies - no more than 2 adults / bedroom.
There is a minimum 4 night stay from Christmas to New Year period & the Easter break.
THE ISLAND
Two thirds of Magnetic Island is National Park featuring huge stands of eucalyptus trees and abundant wildlife, including koalas, wallabies and varied birdlife. There are 23 beaches and bays some of which are readily accessible.
There are nearly 25 km of walking tracks.
Water sports include parasailing, sailing, windsurfing, snorkelling, diving, jetski tours, and fishing trips.
Buses & taxi's meet every ferry & service all the major bays
Cars, scooters & bicycles are available for hire.
You can do an accredited diving course or just hire a snorkel & fins & explore the reef at Geoffrey, Arthur & Florence bays.
Two sets of snorkelling gear & 2 fishing rods & a tackle box are available for guest use.
There are day tours to the outer reef.
Wednesday night there's the Toad races at Arcadia (more exciting than you would think), the Stage Door cabaret on Friday & Saturday night, Arcadia markets at the RSL on Friday, Sunday roast & quiz night at the RSL & many annual events such as the Jazz festival.
The are great restaurants on the island.
Book a table at the Barefoot Art Food & Wine at Horseshoe Bay to watch the amazing sunsets & view the work of the local artists.
There are many other excellent eateries on Maggie.
Friday & Saturday evenings the RSL at the end of the street is serving restaurant quality food & Sunday evening is roast night.
Visit the Horseshoe Bay weekend markets.
Friday & Saturday night's the Island's Stagedoor Theatre perform a cabaret. The theatre is only a 20 minute walk. It's a 3 course meal & talented performers (can be a little risque so not suitable for children)
Features
Property Type:House
Bedrooms:2 - sleeps max of 4 adults @ 2 children
1 x Queen, 2 King singles & 2 singles
Well equipped kitchen
Pantry
Dining seats 6
Lounge seats 8
3 balconies with park views
Bathroom:1 - with a view
Separate toilet
Gas Barbeque
Outdoor furniture
Air Conditioning
Fully screened
Linen supplied
Non-smoking
Digital TV, DVD & Stereo
Clothes Dryer
Washing Machine
Iron
Hair dryer
2 sets of snorkelling gear available
Fishing rod & tackle box available
Adjacent to National Park
10 minutes from well stocked convenience store with meat, fruit, bread & gourmet items.
12 minutes from the beach
5 minutes from bus stop
Extremely private
Please note this house has stairs & the bathroom is not on the same level as the bedrooms.
Samsara sleeps a maximum of 4 adults & 2 children.
Prices are based on a maximum of 4 guests.
Additional guests will incur an extra fee of $20.00 each/stay..
Please note that during the wet season (December to April) the seasonal creek may flow & during a high rain event may flow across the driveway. The creek is currently running.
Note that Homeaway charge the guest a booking fee on top of these prices between 3% & 12% depending on the length of stay.
There is a 5 night minimum stay for the Christmas/ New Year & Easter period.
The house is unfenced so merges into the beauty of the park with impressive trees, granite boulders & a seasonal creek.
Relax on the deck & watch the Island's wildlife.
In the wet season the creek runs past the house so you have your own private spa with a rock pool 40 metres upstream.
The Rainbow Lorikeets & Kookaburra's visit the deck every day & Koala's inhabit the trees at the rear of the house.
As evening approaches, the Possums, Curlews & Wallabies emerge.
Alma Bay (the island's best swimming beach) is only a 12 minute walk & has a shady lawn area & play park for children.
Please note that Samsara is UNFENCED & surrounded by quite rocky terrain & does not have an outdoor play area for young children.
The kitchen is well equipped & includes a large fridge, oven, convection cooktop, microwave & a pantry.
Dining table seats 6 & lounge seating for 8.
The lounge & dining area is very spacious with 6 large double glass sliding doors to admire the scenery.
The doors are also screened to let the breezes through & keep out the insects & wildlife.
The house is fully air-conditioned & also has pedestal fans.
Bedrooms are upstairs on a large divided loft.
Look closely at the bedroom photo's in case the lack of sound privacy is an issue, as the rooms are only separated by slatted privacy screens & the stairs.
1 Queen bed, 2 King singles & 2 singles, portacot
There is additional bedding for the cooler months
Bathroom also incorporates laundry with a large washing machine & dryer
Separate toilet
There are board games for all ages including a full size Chess set.
There are books for all ages including a small but growing foreign language section.
Gas BBQ & outdoor furniture provided on front & rear decks
Parking for 2 small cars under the house
As the property is unfenced & due to the abundance of wildlife, Samsara is not suitable for pets.
NOTE THAT THIS PROPERTY HAS STAIRS
Property sleeps up to 6 guests.
A restriction applies - no more than 2 adults / bedroom.
There is a minimum 4 night stay from Christmas to New Year period & the Easter break.
THE ISLAND
Two thirds of Magnetic Island is National Park featuring huge stands of eucalyptus trees and abundant wildlife, including koalas, wallabies and varied birdlife. There are 23 beaches and bays some of which are readily accessible.
There are nearly 25 km of walking tracks.
Water sports include parasailing, sailing, windsurfing, snorkelling, diving, jetski tours, and fishing trips.
Buses & taxi's meet every ferry & service all the major bays
Cars, scooters & bicycles are available for hire.
You can do an accredited diving course or just hire a snorkel & fins & explore the reef at Geoffrey, Arthur & Florence bays.
Two sets of snorkelling gear & 2 fishing rods & a tackle box are available for guest use.
There are day tours to the outer reef.
Wednesday night there's the Toad races at Arcadia (more exciting than you would think), the Stage Door cabaret on Friday & Saturday night, Arcadia markets at the RSL on Friday, Sunday roast & quiz night at the RSL & many annual events such as the Jazz festival.
The are great restaurants on the island.
Book a table at the Barefoot Art Food & Wine at Horseshoe Bay to watch the amazing sunsets & view the work of the local artists.
There are many other excellent eateries on Maggie.
Friday & Saturday evenings the RSL at the end of the street is serving restaurant quality food & Sunday evening is roast night.
Visit the Horseshoe Bay weekend markets.
Friday & Saturday night's the Island's Stagedoor Theatre perform a cabaret. The theatre is only a 20 minute walk. It's a 3 course meal & talented performers (can be a little risque so not suitable for children)
Features
Property Type:House
Bedrooms:2 - sleeps max of 4 adults @ 2 children
1 x Queen, 2 King singles & 2 singles
Well equipped kitchen
Pantry
Dining seats 6
Lounge seats 8
3 balconies with park views
Bathroom:1 - with a view
Separate toilet
Gas Barbeque
Outdoor furniture
Air Conditioning
Fully screened
Linen supplied
Non-smoking
Digital TV, DVD & Stereo
Clothes Dryer
Washing Machine
Iron
Hair dryer
2 sets of snorkelling gear available
Fishing rod & tackle box available
Adjacent to National Park
10 minutes from well stocked convenience store with meat, fruit, bread & gourmet items.
12 minutes from the beach
5 minutes from bus stop
Extremely private
Add dates for prices
Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children's books, games, DVD's supplied
Events
No events allowed
No unacceptable noise after 10:00PM
Pets
No pets allowed
Property unfenced & protected wildlife abounds
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No unacceptable noise after 10:00PM
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Arcadia
Located in Arcadia, this holiday home is by the sea. National Trust Heritage Centre and Jezzine Barracks are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Horseshoe Bay Markets and Fairfield Central Shopping Centre. Maritime Museum of Townsville and ReefHQ are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Magnetic Island, QLD
What's nearby
- Magnetic Island National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Alma Bay - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Horseshoe Bay Markets - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Magnetic Island Golf Course - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
- Horseshoe Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Bikini Tree Cafe - 10 min walk
- Granite - 3 min drive
- Rock Wallabies (Feeding) - 15 min walk
- Arcadia Hotel - 8 min walk
- SOS - Stuffed On Seafood - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Eleanor Williams

Why they chose this property
A unique property on an amazing island.
Adjacent to the National Park set high amongst the trees, a seasonal creek with rock pool during the wet season & wildlife visiting daily including very friendly kookaburras, shy rock wallabies, koalas, possums, curlews & some amazing butterflies.
Adjacent to the National Park set high amongst the trees, a seasonal creek with rock pool during the wet season & wildlife visiting daily including very friendly kookaburras, shy rock wallabies, koalas, possums, curlews & some amazing butterflies.
What makes this property unique
A true bushland experience while being in the peaceful village of Arcadia & a 12 minute walk to the island's best swimming beach.
A 20 minute walk to the Geoffrey Bay snorkel trail.
A 10 minute walk in either direction to the shops/eateries/hotel.
A 5 minute walk to the Island bus.
A 20 minute walk to the Geoffrey Bay snorkel trail.
A 10 minute walk in either direction to the shops/eateries/hotel.
A 5 minute walk to the Island bus.
Languages:
English
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