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Whitehaven 2

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A single-story house with a covered porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and various trees.
Outdoor dining
A single-story house with a gabled roof, a front porch, and a small front yard.
A small room with two beds, a window with blinds, and a view of the outdoors.
A dining area with a table and chairs, a refrigerator, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6861 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

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, Nelly Bay Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Townsville, QLD (TSV)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Picnic Bay

This vacation home places you next to Magnetic Island National Park and within a 5-minute walk of Magnetic Island Golf Course. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a TV.

What's nearby

  • Magnetic Island National Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Magnetic Island Golf Course - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Picnic Bay Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Nelly Bay Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Nelly Bay Habitat Reserve - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 152 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Granite - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tiny Palm Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Seagulls Restaurant - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Ric's Woodfire Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Caffe Dell' Isola - ‬11 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

Summary:

Air-conditioned 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom classic Queenslander offers an affordable family island holiday in the picturesque haven of Picnic Bay. Sleeps 6 - 2 Queen beds, plus 2 Single beds in an additional Sleep Out.



The Space:

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.



Pets are permitted at this property however please note that the property is unfenced.



* 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 permitted 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.



Interaction with Guests:

This property is managed professionally by Best of Magnetic.

The Best of Magnetic office is open 7 days, with after-hours emergency assistance provided if necessary.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and a dining table.

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Property amenities

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • Unit size: 861 square feet

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

Rules

No Smoking. Pets not allowed. Check in commences from 2pm. Please note that this property has a strict 'No Party Policy'. Failure to comply with ...

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near this vacation home?

Located steps from Magnetic Island National Park, this vacation home is in Picnic Bay, and within a 10-minute walk of Magnetic Island Golf Course and Picnic Bay Beach. You'll also find Nelly Bay Beach and Massage on Magnetic within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Whitehaven 2-BOM 12 Wansfell St?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What do couples enjoy most about Whitehaven 2-BOM 12 Wansfell St?

Amenities at this vacation home that appeal to couples include a kitchen in each house with a kitchen in some.

Does Whitehaven 2-BOM 12 Wansfell St have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does Whitehaven 2-BOM 12 Wansfell St have connecting rooms available?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Townsville, QLD (TSV), which is 14.6 mi away (152 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Whitehaven 2-BOM 12 Wansfell St?

No, there aren't any house with balconies at Whitehaven 2-BOM 12 Wansfell St.

Whitehaven 2 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

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachael B.

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

Picnic bay

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

10/10 Excellent

Anahera

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Was lovely
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Nathan H.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie M.

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

Enjoyed stay. House had everything we needed for enjoyable stay

Very good
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Quiet & Comfortable

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

8/10 Good

Helen G.

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

Comfortable & homely

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Colleen A.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila Anne S.

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

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Wendy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

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