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Whitehaven 2 - An affordable Queenslander in picturesque Picnic Bay

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
2 bedrooms, bed sheets
Dining

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Picnic Bay, QLD
  • Place, Magnetic Island National Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Magnetic Island Golf Course
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Picnic Bay Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Townsville, QLD (TSV)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the area

Picnic Bay

This holiday home places you steps from Magnetic Island National Park and within a short 5-minute stroll of Magnetic Island Golf Course. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a balcony. .Home features a living room, a dining area and a TV. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Picnic Bay holiday home include Nelly Bay Beach and Picnic Bay Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Magnetic Island National Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Magnetic Island Golf Course - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Picnic Bay Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nelly Bay Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Nelly Bay Habitat Reserve - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 152 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tiny Palm Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Granite - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ric's Woodfire Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Watermark Townsville - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪The Palm House - ‬39 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Whitehaven 2 - An affordable Queenslander in picturesque Picnic Bay

Enjoy an affordable holiday in this quaint, fully air-conditioned 2-bedroom (plus sleep out) Queenslander in peaceful Picnic Bay.

Located in the picturesque and quiet haven of Picnic Bay, this classic older style Queenslander is ideal for an affordable and relaxing Maggie Island holiday.

If you love a round or 2 of golf, the Magnetic Island Golf course is also a minute's walk from your holiday home.

The perfect destination for families on a budget and looking for a traditional island holiday.

* Living and Entertainment Space *
This endearing holiday home has 2 bedrooms and a sleep out, with open plan lounge, kitchen and dining areas.

There is air-conditioning in the bedrooms and living area plus ceiling fans throughout, and the traditional louvred windows provide beautiful flow-through breeze. Note, there are no insect screens at this property or bedroom doors. Privacy screens/curtains are available to close off rooms.

A large, fully enclosed verandah incorporates a laundry area, BBQ, informal dining and undercover play area for the kids.

Situated on a large, unfenced, grassed and landscaped block, there is plenty of space for the kids to play or for the family to sit back, relax and enjoy the tranquil surrounds.

* Bedrooms *
There are 2 bedrooms, each with a Queen bed, and the sleep out area has 2 single beds.

* Additional Features *
- Off street parking
- Linen is provided

* Location *
A few minute's walk will take you to the beautiful Picnic Bay beach, ideal for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking or exploring. Take a leisurely stroll along the jetty or throw in a line as the jetty is highly regarded as a top fishing location. There are two barbeque areas along the beachfront, a fully fenced adventure playground and a patrolled beach area on weekends and public holidays. Enjoy a wonderful meal at the Picnic Bay Hotel whilst taking in the views across the bay to Townsville. There is also a regular bus service which stops right outside the hotel.

If you love a round or two of golf, the Magnetic Island Golf course is also a minute's walk from your holiday home.

Property specific note :
Pets are no longer accepted at this property.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Schoolies or School leavers will not be accepted.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not 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
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 is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Whitehaven 2 - An affordable Queenslander in picturesque Picnic Bay?

Yep, Whitehaven 2 - An affordable Queenslander in picturesque Picnic Bay is a short 18-minute walk from Nelly Bay Beach. Fun beach activities include scuba diving, fishing and swimming.

Does Whitehaven 2 - An affordable Queenslander in picturesque Picnic Bay have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Whitehaven 2 - An affordable Queenslander in picturesque Picnic Bay?

No, Whitehaven 2 - An affordable Queenslander in picturesque Picnic Bay does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Whitehaven 2 - An affordable Queenslander in picturesque Picnic Bay?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Whitehaven 2 - An affordable Queenslander in picturesque Picnic Bay?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Whitehaven 2 - An affordable Queenslander in picturesque Picnic Bay?

There isn't one on site, but Magnetic Island Golf Course is a short 5-minute walk away.

Whitehaven 2 - An affordable Queenslander in picturesque Picnic Bay Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachael B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Picnic bay

Beautiful home, beautiful location & best of all, pet friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Whitehaven 2

Was pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness and space inside . Very easy to walk our dog to Picnic Bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Wendy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Whitehaven 2

Clean but extremely basic. Unattractive unwelcoming external presentation. Unsuitable for many guests. 1.5 star rating overall
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anahera

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was lovely
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

Love this property, very clean and pet friendly. Comfy beds and aircon. Walking distance to the jetty, swim enclosure and pub. Beautiful sunrise and sunset. Our favourite Maggie Island stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Nathan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family friendly

We had a great time, and enjoyed our stay in this family friendly house. Will stay again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet & Comfortable

Ideal little beach hut - not fancy but very comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Helen G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable & homely

Take a step back with the Queenslander style home. Close to nature, Picnic Bay & very peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed stay. House had everything we needed for enjoyable stay

Very good
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheila Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing holiday.

Property is better looked after now specially with the air cons. Had problems with the toilet not flushing on Sunday morning. Rang agent plumber fixed on the Sunday. Very quiet, lovely walk to Picnic Bay. I will be back for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022