Close to the beach.Your stay at this Nelly Bay cottage places you within a 10-minute walk of Magnetic Island National Park and Massage on Magnetic. Also, Nelly Bay Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Nelly Bay Habitat Reserve is within 2 miles (3 km).
Magnetic Island National Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Massage on Magnetic - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Nelly Bay Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Magnetic Island Golf Course - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
Horseshoe Bay Beach - 16 min drive - 8.7 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 Cottages 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 the 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.
Property manager
Monica
Languages
English
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near the bay
Near the marina
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Swimming nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Unit size: 538 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
Shambhala Retreat Cottages House Nelly Bay
Shambhala Retreat Cottages Nelly Bay
Shambhala Retreat s Nelly
Shambhala Retreat Cottages
Shambhala Retreat Cottages Cottage
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Shambhala Retreat Cottages Nelly Bay
Shambhala Retreat Cottages Cottage Nelly Bay
Shambhala Retreat Cottages a peaceful place intended for rest and relaxation. Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 25 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 25 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Sharon L., Geelong, Victoria
Nov 7, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
POMS in OZ
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Easy access to public transport and in walking distance of the ferry. The property was clean and well equipped and maintained. Showers were fabulous under the stars. Gardens like a mini rain forest. Loved our stay. Thanks Monica
Sharon L.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Benita B.
Jun 16, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Shambala Cottage
Shambala was a great cottage and allowed my friend and I to enjoy the cottage and everything Maggie Island had to offer.
Benita B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Hannah B.
Mar 13, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Very relaxing!
Relaxing, rainforest vibes. Great amenities. Feels like you are in Bali but only a ferry ride away!
Hannah B.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sharon F.
Nov 28, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay
Lovely host. Clean and a beautiful experience. Lovely pool. Namaste 🙏
Sharon F.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
10/10 Excellent
Kay R.
Sep 12, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Retreat
My experience renting at Shambhala was effortless and my time there was extremely peaceful from the time of booking to leaving.
Kay R.
10/10 Excellent
helen h.
Oct 14, 2018
Well provisioned and relaxing abode
A wonderful stay in tranquil surrounds - great pool, everything we needed to make our own food, comfy beds, gorgeous unique garden bathroom. Bus at the door, supermarket up the road, easy times! We will stay here again for sure.
helen h.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
6/10 Okay
Fiona T.
Jul 7, 2018
Bali style retreat with a few drawbacks
Our accommodation was more suited to a family rather than 4 adults. Bunk bed was very uncomfortable, position of ladder made it difficult to get in and out of bed. Bunk bed shared same room as dining table and entry so not a lot of privacy.
The position is close to Nelly Bay and reasonably quiet - the next door neighbour started up outboard motor on boat around 9.30 am sunday morning and revved it hard for around 45 minutes which we felt was pretty ordinary form - not the fault of the owners but beware if you are staying there and looking for a sleep in.
Nice pool, but cold for swimming at this time of year but would be great in summer.
One thing we really get annoyed about is gas running out on BBQ and sure enough it happened after 5 minutes on saturday night and that ruined dinner. It was fixed next day but too late by then.
All up - ok but we have definitely experienced better at other places on the island