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Saunders Beach Shack - on the beach

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A picnic setup with a wooden table, plates, napkins, and jars, surrounded by cushions and blankets, with a tree and string lights in the background.
A living room with a wicker sofa, a white armchair, a small round table, and a bookshelf filled with various items.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.
A bookshelf with various decorative items and books.
An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, palm trees, and several buildings with flat roofs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Saunders Beach, QLD
  • Place, Toolakea Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Willows Shopping Centre
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, James Cook University
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Townsville, QLD (TSV)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Saunders Beach Shack - on the beach

Holiday Rental Only - Maximum 6 week stay
Two Bedroom beach shack, located on Saunders Beach, Everything you need for a relaxing getaway.
Includes 2 x queen beds, 1 double/1 single bunk bed and double sofa bed if required. Internet is available and TV & DVD player with a good selection of DVD's to watch.
Air-conditioning & fans available to compliment the sea breezes.
Plenty of parking if you decide to bring the boat, and access to the boat ramp is nearby.
Lots of games, books, puzzles and activities to keep the kids busy.
Fully self contained with all your basic cooking requirements.
Coles & Woolworths do home delivery if required for longer stays.
30minutes to Townsville Airport, Townsville city and shopping centres.
20minutes to nearly Northern Beaches Swimming Centre with water slide.
20minutes to Willows Shopping Centre.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9188177
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Saunders Beach

Located in Saunders Beach, this holiday home is on the waterfront. National Trust Heritage Centre and Jezzine Barracks are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Willows Shopping Centre and Cotters Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at 1300SMILES Stadium or Riverway Stadium. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Saunders Beach, QLD

What's nearby

  • Toolakea Beach - 18 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Riverway Lagoon - 23 min drive - 35.2 km
  • Willows Shopping Centre - 23 min drive - 35.2 km
  • James Cook University - 24 min drive - 39.2 km
  • Castle Hill - 26 min drive - 36.4 km

Getting around

  • Townsville Station - 39 min drive
  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bushland Beach Tavern - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Bluewater Diner - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Bushland Beach Convenience and Take-away - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Gypsy Beanz - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Saunders Beach Shack - on the beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Saunders Beach Shack - on the beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Saunders Beach Shack - on the beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Saunders Beach Shack - on the beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Saunders Beach Shack - on the beach located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 16 miles (25 km) of Toolakea Beach, Clemant State Forest and Northern Beaches Leisure Centre. Townsville Kart Club and Pitstop Karting are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place.

We loved our stay at Saunders beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great place by the sea

Absolutely loved our stay that we have booked it for our Christmas break getaway
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Saunders beach shack

Was a great stay house was perfect, beach front, great for kids, host was great highly recommended
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great

really nice place to stay
Stayed 27 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little property right on the beach edge. Fantastic outlook. Great comms with owner

Relaxing location and beautiful outlook
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace and Tranquility Saunders Beach

Excellent location with the sound of crashing waves and the ocean minutes from your location. Beautiful setting, comfortable beds and everything here - towels, coffee and comfort.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing holiday by the sea

Beautiful beach house didn't disappoint . Peace and quiet with just the sound of the waves
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous Quiet Shack

We had a great stay at Saunders Beach.. the house was all what we wanted . . Quiet neighbourhood.. Beachfront. . Lots of windows ... and very well equipped.. we hope to come back soon Thank you . Liindsay and Robbie
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Relaxing Beach Shack

We really enjoyed our stay. Our little boy had to visit the hospital and was a great place to recover afterwards. The shack contains everything you could possibly need.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2025
Andrew was a great guest, would have him back anytime.

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Hosted by Traci Batten

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