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Apartment in Nelly Bay
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 215 reviews

Marina Poolside View Nelly Bay Magnetic Island

You will have the best of all worlds staying at this amazing apartment with sensational views of the marina with Maggie Islands iconic hills and rock formations in the background. Everything you need is at your fingertips - restaurants, cafe, pubs, shopping, the Great Barrier Reef, snorkeling, diving and local co-hosts who will get you settled into your apartment, give you a quick tour of the island or tips on where to go and assist you with anything you need - Rod and Paula are at your service!

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Home in Arcadia
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 109 reviews

TREETOPS YOUR ISLAND HOME

TreeTops on Olympus Crescent in popular Arcadia is a fabulous holiday home in a wonderful and private location snuggled into the National Park amongst the Island's famous huge granite boulders. This very spacious open plan home has a HEATED SWIMMING POOL and is FULLY AIRCONDITIONED. The ever popular family friendly, patrolled, safe and popular swimming beach Alma Bay is just a few minutes walk. Geoffrey Bay, Arcadia Hotel, cafes, newsagent and specialty shops are also only a few minutes walk.

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Guest suite in Horseshoe Bay
5 out of 5 average rating, 95 reviews

The Footbridge Garden Studio

The Footbridge is a one bedroom studio on the doorstep of beautiful Horseshoe Bay. Adult guests, whether your a single or couple , will enjoy a private courtyard and own pool. A queen size bed with attached en suite. Not suitable for infants and children. A brief walk ,160 steps, to great cafes, restaurants, beach, and bush walks. Enjoy beautiful beach side sunsets and the magic of the famous Magnetic island Butterfly park at your back door The Footbridge studio is the perfect getaway.

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Guest suite in Nelly Bay
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 147 reviews

Nelly Bay Apartment with Magnesium Pool

Ground floor apartment, owners live upstairs. Friendly dog resides on the property. 2 bedrooms. 1 x queen bed, 1 x double bed. Patio, bbq and pool area all for guests. Lush tropical environment, shady trees, Magnesium pool. Close to bush-walking tracks, bus stops, 3-5 minutes walk to beach and shops. 8 minutes walk to ferry terminal. So close to all amenities but surrounded by trees, birds, wallabies, koalas. With the creek across the road you feel like you're in a tropical rainforest.

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Cabin in Magnetic Island
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 203 reviews

Marguerites on Magnetic Pool Cabana

Tropical 1/2 acre retreat alive with bird calls and wildlife,hosting a 10m cool deep pool with lawns and sun lounges for lazing. New Pool Cabana 1 Queen with ensuite open lounge and kitchen with exotic Balinese day bed looking out onto the sweeping deck under the giant ponciana tree with swings and a hammock for siestas. 5 min stroll through the butterfly forrest to Horseshoe Bay for shops ,cafe,restaurants,Tavern ,bus,national park trails,watersports and the best Magnetic sunsets.

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Home in Horseshoe Bay
5 out of 5 average rating, 39 reviews

Architecturally designed retreat - Horseshoe Bay

Welcome to your very own architecturally designed retreat in the heart of tropical Horseshoe Bay, Magnetic Island. Two stylish & unique pavilions thoughtfully designed and styled for those wanting an escape with family or friends, but also wish to enjoy their own privacy. Only a seven-minute stroll to the beachfront. Magnesium plunge pool. High speed Starlink internet connection. Guests have exclusive use of both pavilions and plunge pool. Can accommodate up to 10 people.

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Guest suite in Nelly Bay
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 191 reviews

Private self contained 1 bedroom unit.

Located on a no through road amidst tropical palms is our fully self contained 1 bedroom unit on the ground floor of our home. Surrounded by native bush and wildlife you get to experience the real Maggie just 1.5km from the ferry terminal and a 3 minute walk to the bus stop. Fully air conditioned or enjoy the fresh air and wildlife sounds by utilizing the ceiling fans throughout. Share our large private pool with gorgeous tropical surrounds. Off street parking is available.

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Cabin in Horseshoe Bay
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 50 reviews

Aly's Kapok Pod. Entire studio in Horseshoe Bay

Lay back and relax in this uniquely designed studio nestled in a lush tropical garden. Enjoy local wildlife, pristine beaches and waterfalls (wet season), while exploring stunning Magnetic Island. A 15-minute min stroll will take you over the dunes to the secluded end of Horseshoe Bay for a swim or to watch the sunset. Shops and restaurants are just 3 minute drive away. The nearest bus stop is a 12-minute walk from the property. The bus takes you all over the island bays.

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Home in Nelly Bay
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 157 reviews

Dacha on Maggie No #1 First Class Island Luxury

SLEEPS UP TO 18 PEOPLE! This brand new fully air-conditioned, Luxury entertainer has: - 6 bedrooms sleeps up to 12 people in King Beds (Hotel Quality). ALL KING BEDS HAVE A ZIPPER AND CAN BE SPLIT ON REQUEST - 1 Bunk Room sleeps up to 6 Dacha on Maggie is designed specifically for Larger groups and Families During the weekends, school holidays, long weekends, Easter, Christmas, NYE the minimum number of the guests for the booking is 6 guests!

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Home in Horseshoe Bay
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 31 reviews

*NEW* Luxurious Family Home

Brand new luxurious family home located only a 20 mins flat easy walk to Horseshoe Bay. This home is a 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom retreat with covered outdoor living to base yourself for your Magnetic Island adventure. The house is designed to maximise the sea breezes with stacking sliders for maximum indoor outdoor flow. The house is also fully air conditioned. Unwind on the deck with a comfortable lounge and dining area, or relax on the lawn.

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Guesthouse in Horseshoe Bay
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 155 reviews

The Pineapple Packing Shed

This unique and tranquil getaway is located alongside the butterfly rainforest. Enjoy interacting with the wildlife including koalas and wallabies in their natural environment. Only 300m to pubs, cafes, restaurants, bus, beach and some of the island’s most spectacular bushwalks. Your accommodation is ideally suited for 2. This newly built granny flat is attached to a garage at the rear of the block with its own private entrance.

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Home in Horseshoe Bay
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 411 reviews

NEW! Maggie A-frame hideaway

Maggie A-frame is a beautiful wooden A-frame house situated in Horseshoe Bay on tropical Magnetic Island. The island itself is within the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, easily located by a short ferry ride from Townsville, Queensland. Surrounded by palm trees and mango trees, Maggie A-frame houses five lucky guests – with a hammock and a private garden filled with birds and tropical plants.

Popular amenities for Horseshoe Bay holiday rentals

Quick stats about holiday rentals in Horseshoe Bay

  • Total rentals

    80 properties

  • Nightly prices starting at

    $46 AUD before taxes and fees

  • Total number of reviews

    3.8K reviews

  • Family-friendly rentals

    60 properties are a good fit for families

  • Pet-friendly rentals

    10 properties allow pets

  • Rentals with a pool

    60 properties have a pool

Your guide to Horseshoe Bay

All About Horseshoe Bay

Sitting snug on the sheltered northern side of Magnetic Island, Horseshoe Bay is known for its arc of pristine, soft, white sand, clear turquoise sea, and majestic sunsets. It’s one of the most spectacular of the island’s 23 beaches, and the activities alone could keep you so busy that you’ll never see the rest of the island.

Water lovers can enjoy swimming, snorkelling, sailing, diving, sea kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, and jet skiing. Kids will find hours of entertainment in the shallow water, or stacklining on a series of low-level, elastic tightropes tied between the palms. Those looking for romance or beauty can take a sunrise boat ride or enjoy horse riding at sunset along the beach.

When it comes to booking accommodation on Horseshoe Bay, there’s something to fit everyone’s dreams and budgets. If you can drag yourself away to explore a little further, Magnetic Island National Park awaits. Stretching out over half the island, it boasts 24 kilometres of walking trails that will take you past World War II forts and historic rock, art, and shell middens left from the days when the Wulgurukaba people lived on the island.


The best time to stay in a holiday rental in Horseshoe Bay

Like most of the Queensland coast, Magnetic Island’s weather serves up year-round sunshine, with hotter months at the beginning of the year and cooler weather towards the middle and end of the year. September is a great month to book your Horseshoe Bay Magnetic Island accommodation, when the Magnetic Island Festival hosts month-long celebrations that see workshops, art, music, fairs, and food events pop up all over the island. It’s also the month of the Magnetic Island Race week — an exciting week of boat racing, live bands, and festivities. If you’re feeling competitive yourself, join in on the 8-kilometre Magnetic Island Swim in July or the Great Island Trek in March.


Top things to do in Horseshoe Bay

Shipwreck Diving

For those with diving experience, the nearby SS Yongala site is widely regarded as the one of the best shipwreck dives in Australia. Found in the central section of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, the ship has become a haven for all kinds of marine life that use the boat to find food or shelter. You can expect to see wrasse, damselfish, sea perch, and coral trout among the soft and hard corals here.

Magnetic Island Snorkel Trails

The island’s snorkel trails are a great way to witness the area’s majestic reef life without taking a tour. Beginner-level swimmers will find the Nelly Bay Snorkel Trail a breeze, following the five yellow surface floats that hug the shoreline and reef closest to the island. The Geoffrey Bay Snorkel Trail gives more accomplished swimmers the chance to view the fish and coral that have made their home around the island’s Moltke shipwreck.

Markets

Delve into the island’s local arts and crafts on the second and last Sunday of the month at the Horseshoe Bay Markets. There are handmade crafts, jewellery and clothing, tropical fruits and vegetables, and a selection of local food stalls.

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