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Driftwood

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A modern poolside area with a clear view of the sea, wooden deck, and a glass-enclosed upper level with seating.
A coastal property with a large house, a rocky shoreline, and dense greenery.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with rocks and greenery.
A wooden deck with Adirondack chairs overlooking a body of water.
A modern kitchen with a large island, built-in appliances, and a view to the outdoors.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Picnic Bay, QLD
  • Place, Magnetic Island National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Picnic Bay Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Magnetic Island Golf Course
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Townsville, QLD (TSV)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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About the area

Picnic Bay

This holiday home places you steps from Magnetic Island National Park and within a 10-minute stroll of Picnic Bay Beach. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a private pool and a washing machine. .Home features 4 bathrooms, a balcony and a living room. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a stovetop and a dishwasher. Home also has a TV with a DVD player. .In the area of this Picnic Bay holiday home, you'll find Queensland Country Bank Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Magnetic Island National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Picnic Bay Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Magnetic Island Golf Course - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Rocky Bay - 17 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Nelly Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Townsville Station - 61 min drive
  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Granite - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Seagulls Restaurant - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪The Palm House - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Watermark Townsville - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Caffe Dell' Isola - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Driftwood

Summary:

"Driftwood" is a home with views across the Coral Sea to the horizon so you can savour a wonderful sunset moment. You can also take in the view of Townsville in the distance and the city lights in the evening and yet still feel a complete world away from everyone and everywhere else!



The Space:

"Driftwood" is a home with views across the Coral Sea to the horizon so you can savour a wonderful sunset moment. You can also take in the view of Townsville in the distance and the city lights in the evening and yet still feel a complete world away from everyone and everywhere else!



This well appointed home can comfortably accommodate 6 adults and 4 children within 4 bedrooms, each ensuited and well appointed with not only air-conditioning but great cross ventilation to take advantage of the natural air-flow. Driftwood now features Wifi



Driftwood is part of the Magnetic Group's luxury property collection. This luxury, family holiday home has captured the true essence of feeling like the only place on a tropical island. Perfectly positioned on the sunset side of the Headland to capture a commanding view across the water. "Driftwood" is set on the most secluded and peaceful area of beautiful Nobby Headland amongst Magnetic lsland's granite boulders and natural bush. If offers you unparalleled quiet and privacy. There is also access to a small, secluded sandy bay below. Take the time to relax in the solar heated infinity pool, enjoy a chilled sundowner and let yourself "drift" .



The main deck captures a great sunset view and provides shade to the pool underneath. Local wildlife will be your closest neighbours including rock wallabies. Please remember not to feed them! A stroll to Picnic Bay gives you access to the jetty to cast a fishing line, local shops, local hotel or walk to the golf course where you can hire clubs and buggies.



This home is fully air-conditioned but has been built to capture the breeze, offering great cross ventilation. The 4 bedrooms are ensuited and furnished to comfortably accommodate up to 6 adults and 4 children.



"Driftwood" is well appointed and offers all that would be required for a great family holiday featuring gourmet kitchen, fully equipped laundry, BBQ and large front deck ideal for reclining under the stars and a deep swimming pool not to mention a water view that is second to none! This pool is temperature controlled during the winter months.





Please Note: The bunk room is only suitable for children so the house caters for a maximum 6 Adults and 4 children. Bookings for more than 6 Adults cannot be accepted.



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.



Guest Access:

You will have access to the whole house.



The Neighborhood:

Magnetic Island is located 8km from Townsville and accessible by passenger or vehicle ferries.

67% of Magnetic Island is National Park Land, allowing for 36km of walking tracks with Australian wildlife like Koalas, Echidnas, Wallabys and many different birds. These tracks lead to magnificent views of the Island, its bays and surrounding blue Coral Sea.



Getting Around:

Magnetic Island can be easily accessed by the public bus service and taxis.

If you prefer to travel at your own pace there are hire cars available once on the Island. Parking is available.



Other Things to Note:

Please be mindful of your neighbours and keep noise to a minimum.



Interaction with Guests:

This property is managed professionally by Best of Magnetic.

The Best of Magnetic office is open 7 days, with after-hours emergency assistance provided if necessary.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

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

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No Smoking. Pets not allowed. Check in commences from 2pm. Please note that this property has a strict 'No Party Policy'. Failure to comply with ...

Pets

  • No pets 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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Driftwood Picnic Bay QLD House
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Driftwood?

Yep, Driftwood has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Driftwood?

Yep, Driftwood is a short 5-minute walk from Picnic Bay Beach.

Does Driftwood have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a private hot tub at Driftwood?

No, but there is a private pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Driftwood?

No, Driftwood does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Driftwood?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Driftwood?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Driftwood?

There isn't one on site, but Magnetic Island Golf Course is a short 10-minute walk away.

Driftwood Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eva H.

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

Paradise!

We will come back. Great house on an amazing place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristeena w.

Amazing

Amazing...Amazing...Amazing!! Absolutely perfect, even better than the photos. Thankyou for sharing such a beautiful home!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

caitlin b.

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

Paradise

Easy peasy
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2019