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Beach nearby, sun loungers
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
TV, DVD player
TV, DVD player
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 650 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 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

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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

Pets not 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

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Nelly Bay, QLD

What's nearby

  • Magnetic Island National Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nelly Bay Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Magnetic Island Golf Course - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Horseshoe Bay Beach - 16 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal - 28 min drive - 12.3 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Shambhala Retreat Cottages a peaceful place intended for rest and relaxation. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Shambhala Retreat Cottages a peaceful place intended for rest and relaxation. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Shambhala Retreat Cottages a peaceful place intended for rest and relaxation.?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

Where is Shambhala Retreat Cottages a peaceful place intended for rest and relaxation. located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Magnetic Island National Park, Massage on Magnetic, and Nelly Bay Beach. Nelly Bay Habitat Reserve and Alma Bay are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Shambhala Retreat Cottages a peaceful place intended for rest and relaxation. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Very restful and comfortable. We arrived early and staff were very helpful - let us leave our lugga

Very restful and comfortable. We arrived early and staff were very helpful - let us leave our luggage while they finished preparing the cottage for us. Good value for money.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L., Geelong, Victoria

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

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
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benita B.

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

Shambala Cottage

Shambala was a great cottage and allowed my friend and I to enjoy the cottage and everything Maggie Island had to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

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

Very relaxing!

Relaxing, rainforest vibes. Great amenities. Feels like you are in Bali but only a ferry ride away!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon F.

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

Relaxing stay

Lovely host. Clean and a beautiful experience. Lovely pool. Namaste 🙏
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kay R.

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

Peaceful Retreat

My experience renting at Shambhala was effortless and my time there was extremely peaceful from the time of booking to leaving.

10/10 Excellent

helen h.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Fiona T.

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
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Very peaceful

A beautiful spot. Close to everything you need. My daughter loved the gardens.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

AINSLIE B.

Shambhala Retreat

Private, peaceful, clean, close to everything and friendly, helpful staf. Great for unwinding I'll definitely be back
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Donna L.

Very nice, too small for my family.

Very nice, not big enough for my family, was expecting more space, pool is great.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Hans Z.

Very nice to stay

Nice place to stay, beautiful garden and all clean. read 2016 instead off 2011
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Peace, Harmony & Tranquility

This is an absolutely fabulous place to relax, unwind, chill out, get in touch with your inner self. Everything you could wish for, courtyards, barbeque, gardens and pool. Totally self contained. Previously a wellness centre. Within walking distance to shops and beaches, although bus service at the door. My new home when visiting Magnetic Island.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

christine a.

peace and quiet

stayed here before several years ago -still remains one of my favourite places to go to relax -has everything you would need including powder for washing machine and salt etc in cupboard
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

KERRY-ANNE F.

FABULOUS & VERY RESTFUL

If you want restful surroundings & don't care if you wash dishes (no dishwasher) this the place. Lovely garden's, pool & BBQ area. Possums & curlews by night. Clean with comfy beds. No need to bring a thing. Great Value. Thank you Monica.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jessie W.

Clean and quiet.

We had a wonderful stay here. It is an amazing place. No problems at all. We would definitely return.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Karen E.

beautiful garden

our stay was great.the tropical garden is a highlight
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Glad we chose to stay here.

Great place. An easy walk to the supermarket, or you could hop on the bus that stops outside and go exploring. Our 6 year old daughter spent time outside discovering all sorts of interesting things in the garden. The pool was refreshing and there were a couple of pool toys to play with. We would stay here again, if ever we came back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

was a very peacful relaxing stay will stay there again. Shame my husband didnt get to used it as it

was a very peacful relaxing stay will stay there again. Shame my husband didnt get to used it as it would have been perfect for his wheelchair.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Had a fantastic time. Beautiful serene surrounds. Private, quiet. Clean rooms. Lovely cool pool.

Had a fantastic time. Beautiful serene surrounds. Private, quiet. Clean rooms. Lovely cool pool.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

The cottage was clean, comfortable and well maintained. The gardens should rate at 5 or 6 or even 10

The cottage was clean, comfortable and well maintained. The gardens should rate at 5 or 6 or even 10. They promote privacy, peace, rest, healing and joy at their beauty. We hope to come again next year.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

We loved staying at Shambala. A great place to relax and get away from it all. A quiet and peacefu

We loved staying at Shambala. A great place to relax and get away from it all. A quiet and peaceful location, well located, bus stop very close by. We loved the uniqueness of our cottage, the outdoor shower was a treat. Good value. We would definitely stay again. (Family with 2 children, age 6 and 8)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

We stayed for 1 week at the Shambhala Retreat at Nelly Bay {Magnetic Island} .It was a fantastic cot

We stayed for 1 week at the Shambhala Retreat at Nelly Bay {Magnetic Island} .It was a fantastic cottage and a delightful garden with a very nice barbecue area .We enjoyed every minute staying there .Very peaceful and we intend coming back again .We have travelled all over Aussie but this was the best place we stayed so far no doubt .Jack and Tina Oostra.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

We stayed over Easter and it was a great place to call home while on Magnetic Island. Will certainly

We stayed over Easter and it was a great place to call home while on Magnetic Island. Will certainly stay there again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

We loved staying here!! It was the perfect retreat for us for our stay on Maggie Island. We really f

We loved staying here!! It was the perfect retreat for us for our stay on Maggie Island. We really felt like we were 'island' living as this retreat offered beautiful tropical gardens, a pool, very secluded and the accommodation was very comfortable! Can't wait to stay here again :-)