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

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Outdoor pool
Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Outdoor dining
TV, DVD player

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 650 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Nelly Bay, QLD
  • Magnetic Island National Park
    4 min walk
  • Massage on Magnetic
    10 min walk
  • Nelly Bay Beach
    10 min walk
  • Townsville, QLD (TSV)
    150 min drive

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About the area

Nelly Bay

With a stay at this cottage in Nelly Bay, you'll be near the beach, just a 4-minute walk from Magnetic Island National Park and 10 minutes by foot from Massage on Magnetic. .This cottage is 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Nelly Bay Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Magnetic Island National Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Massage on Magnetic - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nelly Bay Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Magnetic Island Golf Course - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Horseshoe Bay Beach - 16 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 150 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scallywags Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Adele's Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rock Wallabies - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪SOS - Stuffed on Seafood - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Restaurant and Bar - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

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

Additional discounts apply for seniors, pensions, disability and those in need of respite, please contact us.
Feel welcome as soon as you walk or roll into the leafy and shady Balinese gardens.
Cool down in your own screened and air-conditioned small house.
Refresh at the salt water plunge pool.
Feel the calm of the no party and quiet. Parties and loud music or loud gatherings are not permitted.
Strictly non-smoking environment.
Laze in your private breakfast courtyard or shared alfresco BBQ pergola.
Enjoy a stroll to beach, shops, cafes and restaurants.
Adventure on a bus from your doorstop or hire a car or scooter from nearby.
Your stay with us will help you remember Magnetic Island.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a spa tub.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Monica

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Fence around the pool
  • A hot tub

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible (with limits)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Cycling 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 538 sq ft (50 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Guests under 2 free.

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
Onsite 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 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

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kath H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday
Great property good communication loverly surroundings 🙂
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and comfortable stay
Nice long weekend , packed with local tourist activities and great food highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shambhala retreat
Couldnt ask for a better stay. Amazing gardens and surrounds, so relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald G., Bothell, Washington, USA (near Seattle)

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Robyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Quiet but accessible to facilities
Everything we needed. Compact and good value. Well serviced.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful gardens. Nice cool pool. Tranquil and peaceful.
Go there and enjoy it.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sabina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was delightful. Thank you
Easy to book . Very happy to stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gareth W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Janet G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Carolin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and quite enjoyed the stay would recommend to everyone
Very happy will be coming back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019