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Idle Days Beach House

Bring your furry friends along for a relaxing getaway where you can unwind in style. Enjoy breakfast on the front verandah or laze around afternoons by grilling up dinner.

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Outdoor dining
Property grounds
TV
Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Idle Days Beach House

This wonderful Beach House is well furnished and equipped with everything you will need for a comfortable, worry-free holiday so all you need to do is relax and enjoy the activities and beautiful weather of Magnetic Island.

Idle Days Beach House is fully fenced and secure, perfect for young families. It is also set up as a special pet friendly home with kennel, verandahs and even a cat scratching tower if you bring along your feline friends as well.

There is plenty of covered outdoor space with front verandah (lovely for breakfast and lazing on the hammock) and the back veranda (perfect in the afternoons for a cool down beverage and dinner). The back verandah has a comfortable outdoor lounge, dining table, servery, webber, gas BBQ and full size outdoor fridge!

It really feels like a home away from home and is a only 3 minute drive from the beachfront, boat ramp, watersports, shops, hotel and cafes.

Features:

*Well equipped kitchen with breakfast bar, microwave, cooking utensils, large fridge
*Wide screen TV with Austar and DVD player, comfortable lounge
*Fully air conditioned living room and bedrooms
*Bathroom with separate toilet
*Single carport and driveway plenty of parking for your boat

Property manager

Cindy Shafer

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Kitchen

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fully-fenced

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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
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 not indicated whether 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

Idle Days House Horseshoe Bay
Idle Days Beach House Horseshoe Bay
Idle Days Beach House Private vacation home
Idle Days Beach House Private vacation home Horseshoe Bay
98160932005160732010283

About the area

Map
HORSESHOE BAY, QLD

What's nearby

  • Magnetic Island National Park - 12 min walk
  • Horseshoe Bay Beach - 15 min walk
  • Magnetic Island Conservation Park 2 - 4 min drive
  • Nelly Bay Beach - 14 min drive
  • Queensland Country Bank Stadium - 41 min drive

Getting around

  • Townsville Station - 61 min drive
  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scallywags Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Adele's Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Rock Wallabies - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪SOS - Stuffed on Seafood - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Boardwalk Restaurant and Bar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Idle Days Beach House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Idle Days Beach House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idle Days Beach House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Idle Days Beach House located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Horseshoe Bay Lagoon Conservation Park, Magnetic Island National Park and Horseshoe Bay Beach. Magnetic Island Conservation Park 2 and Horseshoe Bay Nature Refuge are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Idle Days Beach House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maggie W.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication
Family weekend
The property is ideally situated. Lots of room. Only the lounge area has an air conditioner so the couples wanting to close their door & have privacy had no cool air & the small fan on the wall really wasn’t sufficient. It would have been nice if some basic staples were supplied. Eg some coffee sachets & hand soap. No contact was made to us from the booking company. We had no idea who to contact. I had to google the name on the confirmation email I received & received a hit for compass property group who I rang for instructions. They did apologise for not contacting. Fortunately it was a Friday & their office was open. Overall a good stay. Just a few items need attention but for the age of the house it was ok but they are safety issues. Such as the hot water is scalding hot. Be careful with young children. The hotplate heat settings are the opposite of what you’d expect ie number 1 is the highest setting not lowest. Would stay again. Good quiet location & pet friendly. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Teresa D.

Great Getaway
Plenty of outdoor space both back and front areas, beautiful big fully undercover verandahs, outdoor fridge a huge bonus, excellent seating, quiet area, walking distance to Horseshoe Bay, plenty of room for 6 people (bit of a push with one small bathroom) outdoor shower was bliss, would definitely go back if it was available.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey H.

Great stay
Great spot with all the comforts and excellent location to explore magnetic.. nice yard for the dog
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Aaron M.

Nice House, Convenient Location
Nice, clean property, lovely, peaceful decks, close to Horseshoe Bay, decent sized yard, everything you want.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Rory R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Food expired 5+years ago and we were locked out
Poor communication through staff. Early check in organised but locked out as we arrived with a baby and toddler. No phone service to call. We borrowed the neighbours phone to call manager. No apology just a simple palm off of blame. We enjoyed the house and property itself but leaving a used hand soap from previous stay doesn't seem very sanitary. Could have been a simple mistake but then we noticed basic food supplies that were out dated by 5+ years! Instantly made us feel uncomfortable and dirty, ecspecially seeing as we were staying with young kids. I imagine common sense would prevail and this would be rectified. We assume the bare minimum is acceptable for this property. We won't be back and would not recommend testing your luck
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Taylor-Jane S.

Perfect little get-away!
We had a wonderful time in this tidy little holiday home. The house was lovely and dog friendly, with a great yard for our two greyhound. The house is very well appointed and had everything we needed. The neighbouring dogs were very barky (obviously no fault of this property owner or manager) - so while we managed with our inside dogs, it made sitting outside less pleasant than it otherwise could have been.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dr Alex D., Australia

Lovely relaxing beach house !
This property was exactly as advertised, nice and relaxing except the annoying dog next door they just kept barking constantly. Some splash of vinegar at the fence fix that!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Lovely today clean cottage
Loved our stay at beautiful Horseshoe Bay on Magnetic Island. The home was clean and today and had everything we needed. Easy checking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

k h.

Felt very much like home
Felt very homely. Nice and tidy. Had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

kristy t.

5 star getaway
The property is very well set out. The amenities were fabulous! Very clean house and patios. The one downside was the dogs next door and their constant barking. We feel this isn’t the properties problem which is why we still have it 5 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda O.

Excellent!
Beautiful, clean, comfortable, roomy house, with many places to sit and ponder the beauty of this area. Quiet location nice walk to the beach. Excellent for our dog who gors everywhere. Thankyou, we will definately be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Kristy M., Townsville

Liked: Communication
Review
Property was locked when we arrived contact on property did not answer had to enter house through window
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

our stay at horseshoe bay
i was totally impressed with the house clean & tidy well maintained inside & out would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristie C.

Cute little spot
Cute little spot right near Horseshoe Bay. House was lovely to stay in and very well maintained.

8/10 Good

Debbie W.

Enjoyed our stay
Very clean and comfortable place to stay. Loved the fact that we were able to take our small dog with us. Great kitchen stocked with everything we could possibly have needed during our stay. Would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

David C.

Lovely relaxing getaway
Really enjoyed staying at this property. The beds were so comfortable and it was a great location. The shower needed some plumbing attention, but other than that everything was excellent.

8/10 Good

Doug M.

Maggie island rental
Had a great time at this rental property, clean tidy and very comfortable, plenty of room for the dog to run around and close to the beach and restaurants..
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fiona G.

Fabulous
Perfect location and just lovely. Would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Adam B.

Very clean and equipped with everything you could need.
Great house and will book again, good yard for the dog, only a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Gitte N.

Great little place. It had all we needed and plenty of space for the dogs to roam.
Great holiday. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

Comfortable stylish home away from home
This home was easy to settle into, and had everything we needed. Sitting down to FOXTEL at night was a bonus. Great location, we parked the car and used our bikes to get around. So easy and close to Horshoe Bay and shops. We would definitely choose to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Learne A.

Perfect!
Suited our needs to a tee! Comfortable, relaxed and peaceful.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Peta T.

You get what you pay for.
The property is in a very quiet street with an array of wildlife, and a great yard for the dog. On arrival, there was no key, so we couldn't leave the house until the following morning. One aircon to cool an entire house. Uncomfortable beds, can not sit two people on the couch, small shower, and evidence of previous tenants or guests. It's ok for the price that you pay, but we'll be looking elsewhere next time we visit.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

diane p.

IDLE DAYS
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay there. The property was very adequate. Good enclosed yard for my dogs.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

ALASTAIR P.

Pet Friendly pre-fab house
On the plus side, if you are travelling with pets, this place has fully enclosed yard with grass and good outdoor facilities (seating & bbq area) and is very pet friendly. The house itself is of basic design, cheaply furnished with very small bedrooms and soft saggy beds. The sofa is so uncomfortable, for example, you would not want to sit on it at all. However, it is just a few minutes to Horseshoe Bay with bars and cafes and all the outdoor activities. If you don't intend to spend much time indoors and are travelling with pets then you might want to consider this place but to be honest there are nicer and better value places on the island.