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Whitehaven 2 - Pet friendly, affordable Queenslander in picturesque Picnic Bay

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Dining
Dining

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Picnic Bay, QLD
  • Magnetic Island National Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Magnetic Island Golf Course
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Picnic Bay Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Townsville, QLD (TSV)
    ‪152 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Sleepout

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Whitehaven 2 - Pet friendly, 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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Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets 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

About the area

Picnic Bay

Located in Picnic Bay, this holiday home is near the beach. Maritime Museum of Townsville and Strand Waterpark are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Horseshoe Bay Markets and Fairfield Central Shopping Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Townsville 400 Racetrack Start / Finish line or Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
Map
Picnic Bay, QLD

What's nearby

  • Magnetic Island National Park - 2 min walk
  • Magnetic Island Golf Course - 5 min walk
  • Bungalow Bay Koala Wildlife Park - 9 min drive
  • Horseshoe Bay Beach - 19 min drive
  • Strand Park - 40 min drive

Getting around

  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 152 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Watermark Townsville - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪Strand Rockpool - ‬47 min drive
  • ‪Tobin Fish Tales - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Juliette's Gelateria - ‬46 min drive
  • ‪The Palm House - ‬45 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whitehaven 2 - Pet friendly, affordable Queenslander in picturesque Picnic Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Whitehaven 2 - Pet friendly, affordable Queenslander in picturesque Picnic Bay?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whitehaven 2 - Pet friendly, affordable Queenslander in picturesque Picnic Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Whitehaven 2 - Pet friendly, affordable Queenslander in picturesque Picnic Bay located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Magnetic Island National Park and Magnetic Island Golf Course. Picnic Bay Beach and Rocky Bay are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Anahera

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

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

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

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

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

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