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Essence Beachfront Retreat

Beachfront vacation home in Horseshoe Bay with balcony

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Pool
TV
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
On the beach
Escape to Essence, a luxury beachfront villa tailored for couples seeking seclusion and indulgence. Enjoy your private pool, king-sized bed, en-suite bathroom and outdoor living spaces with BBQ area.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Essence Beachfront Retreat

Experience the essence of island living at this stunning beach studio villa made just for a couple that love luxury and privacy. Set on its own beachfront block the entire property is only yours; you share with no-one.

Designed for relaxed tropical living, Essence indulges you with the very best of everything; including your own private pool, king bed, en-suite, indoor and outdoor living areas, BBQ and outdoor dining area, outdoor hot/cold shower, air-conditioning, large TV, bifold doors and shutters and self contained kitchen and laundry facilities.

This property is professionally managed by Magnetic Island's leading accommodation business Best of Magnetic.

Bedding Configuration
Bedroom 1: 1 x King Bed

Property specific note :
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Schoolies or School leavers will not be accepted.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby

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

  • Garden

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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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

Property is also known as

Essence Beachfront Retreat House Horseshoe Bay
Essence Beachfront Retreat House
Essence Beachfront Retreat Horseshoe Bay
Essence front Retreat House
House
Esencia Retiro Frente al mar
Essence Beachfront Retreat Horseshoe Bay
Essence Beachfront Retreat Private vacation home
Essence Beachfront Retreat Private vacation home Horseshoe Bay
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About the neighborhood

Map
Horseshoe Bay, QLD

What's nearby

  • Horseshoe Bay Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Magnetic Island National Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Alma Bay - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Magnetic Island Conservation Park 2 - 9 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Magnetic Island Golf Course - 12 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Townsville Station - 64 min drive
  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bikini Tree Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Granite - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rock Wallabies (Feeding) - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Arcadia Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪SOS - Stuffed On Seafood - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Essence Beachfront Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Essence Beachfront Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Essence Beachfront Retreat?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Essence Beachfront Retreat located?

Situated on the beach, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Horseshoe Bay Beach, Magnetic Island National Park, and Horseshoe Bay Lagoon Conservation Park. Balding Bay and Magnetic Island Conservation Park 2 are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Essence Beachfront Retreat Reviews

8.8

Excellent

6.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sally H., Melbourne Australia

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

Perfect getaway in paradise

Beautiful accommodation in the perfect location. Furnishings have been updated and are far more pleasing than what is featured in photos on the website. Would highly recommend and would definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

jeanette i.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

false listing

The architecture of the house is superb and the location is great. However the interiors are not as advertised. The unit showed great in the pictures with modern furniture and open layout ; but turned out to be a standard studio set up-sofa in front of the bed in front of the tv. (balineese furniture) Disappointing. Outdoors needs maintenance, and listing needs new pictures,
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good position, dust problem inside and out.

Owner needs to check property and upgrade “tired” outside furniture.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Paradise

Lovely Property great location directly across from the beach, close to cafes and restaurants, beautiful private swimming pool, we had a very relaxing week, thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

JG2468

Ideal

We stayed 1 week at Essence and enjoyed every moment. The privacy and peace was exactly what we needed and we were please to fine this property luxuriously appointed. A private pool was ideal and we used it extensively. The only thing that would have made it a better experience is a coffee machine. Cafes and restaurants are a short walk away with enough choice that if you wanted to stay in Horseshoe Bay you could. We booked a rental car just before arriving and were very pleased we did. It made exploring the island so much easier. When we return to Magnetic Island there isnt anywhere else we will stay. The staff at Best of Magnetic were great.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Leah283

Great Romantic Getaway

Essence Beachfront Retreat was perfect for our four night relaxing getaway. There were great restaurants/cafes within walking distance and the area was quiet. The internal couches could have done with a clean and it would have been nice to have some additional linen and an inside dining option (only table/chairs was outside with mosquitos) but, overall, it was a nice stay
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kirstie

Awesome

Great place - total luxury and loved decor, pool, location. Very memorable.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Debs

Peace and privacy

Comfort and privacy in an ideal location. We hope to return soon!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jenelle

Complete

My husband & I stayed at Essence. We were amazed at the quality and the foresight that has gone into this hidden gem. We felt we could stay here forever. A short morning stroll to the local cafes, for brunch, bushwalking (saw koalas in the wild)and swimming at the lovely beaches. We will be returning for more tranquillity.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Perfect Place!!

My boyfriend and I went and stayed at Essence and we are so happy we did. It was the perfect location and perfect property. My only suggestion would be to turn the pool temperature up. Other than that the facilities and spot was wonderful. Will definately be back !
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Modern luxury

Lovely private place in an excellent location at Horseshoe Bay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

moops

essence

we were very dissapointed with the quality of fittings. for example the bin in the kitchen was a bucket, an actual bucket. There were only 2 bin liners, we were booked in for 4 nights. At 5 star prices per night I would expect a bin liner per day. There was no dish cloth to wipe the bench or wash dishes with or pick up spills. There was nothing to clean the bbq with ie dishclosth/ steelo. There was no bin in the bathroom at all, (could have been tucked in the cupboard). The fridge is very small and the freezer does not freeze, (there is a note to tell you this!). We had spent the previous 4 nights at mission beach which was awesome for the same price per night and everything was perfect. Again these may be small things, but at this price per night I don't want to go and purchase anything for a 4 night stay. The pool was sandy and had not been cleaned well (we own a pool). Apparently pool day is Friday, and we checked in on Sun. ? Very pretty location.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karen and Martin

Perfect Retreat

I do not know how this perfectly located property could be improved.The design of the building, and the quality of the fittings are superb. It was a joy staying here, and we were very sorry to leave.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anonymous

I would highly recommend this property. My husband and I had our honeymoon here and we couldn't ask

I would highly recommend this property. My husband and I had our honeymoon here and we couldn't ask for anything more! It was private, luxurious and we had the beach at our front door. The service from the girls at Best of Magnetic made our stay welcoming and smooth. This is must! The appliances were high quality, the bed comfortable and clean linen. Not only would I recommend the 'Essence' but my husband and I will be definitely returning!

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