Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
Discover nearby landmarks
Walk to Magnetic Island National Park
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9
Popular amenities
Swimming pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Balcony
Balcony or patio
Explore the area
Nelly Bay, QLD
Nelly Bay Beach
Place, Nelly Bay Beach
5 min walk
Massage on Magnetic
Place, Massage on Magnetic
5 min walk
Magnetic Island National Park
Place, Magnetic Island National Park
7 min walk
Townsville, QLD (TSV)
Airport, Townsville, QLD (TSV)
40 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
About this property
Whispering Palms
Summary:
Great Family home located in a peaceful street within walking distance of Nelly Bay foreshore, shops, restaurants and cafes. This home offers 4 bedrooms with air-conditioning and 3 bathrooms, beautiful pool and landscaped gardens. A perfect location to base yourself while on the island.
The Space:
Great Family home located in a peaceful street within walking distance of Nelly Bay foreshore, shops, restaurants and cafes. This home offers 4 bedrooms with air-conditioning and 3 bathrooms, beautiful pool and landscaped gardens. A perfect location to base yourself while on the island.
Whispering Palms is the perfect getaway for a tropical holiday, within walking distance to the beach, bus stops, shops, cafes and restaurants this property puts you in a central location for your holiday on Magnetic Island.
Enjoy your days lazing by the pool or relaxing on the deck. This large family home offers 3 bedrooms with air-conditioning & 2 bathrooms in the main house and a self-contained pavilion with a private outdoor bathroom located off the rear deck. Whispering Palms will make you feel a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of life with its abundance of palms and bird life surrounding the property.
This self-contained home has all the comforts you will need for your stress-free stay.
Bedding Configuration
Main House
Bedroom 1: 1 x King Bed
Bedroom 2: 1 x Tri Bunk (Single on Top, Double on Bottom)
Bedroom 3: 1 x Single Bed, 1 x Trundle
Pool Pavillion
Bedroom 4: 1 x Queen 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.
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.
Public Transport options are a close walking distance from Whispering Palms.
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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Pets not allowed.
Check in commences from 2pm.
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Important information
You need to know
Property # 7715222
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
About the area
Nelly Bay
Nelly Bay is home to this holiday home. National Trust Heritage Centre and Jezzine Barracks are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Horseshoe Bay Markets and Fairfield Central Shopping Centre. Maritime Museum of Townsville and Cultural Centre Townsville are also worth visiting.
Magnetic Island National Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Queensland Country Bank Stadium - 35 min drive - 15.0 km
Getting around
Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 150 min drive
Restaurants
Granite - 15 min walk
The Palm House - 37 min drive
Caffe Dell' Isola - 9 min drive
Shorehouse - 38 min drive
Sandi's on Magnetic Island - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Whispering Palms have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Whispering Palms?
As of 7 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whispering Palms on 31 October 2026 start from NZ$535, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Whispering Palms pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Whispering Palms?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Whispering Palms?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Whispering Palms located?
Situated in Nelly Bay, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Nelly Bay Habitat Reserve, Massage on Magnetic and Nelly Bay Beach. Magnetic Island National Park and Magnetic Island Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great holiday home, clean, large open spaces, love the pool, great location...will not hesitate to rebook for any future visits
Bethne F.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 April 2023
Hi Bethne, thank you for the perfect rating! It's always our goal to make your stay as comfortable as possible and we are truly glad to know that you are satisfied. See you soon!
Verified
8/10 Good
Tina M.
29 June 2023
Liked: Check-in, location
Relaxing location
Loved Magnetic Island
Tina M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2023
Thank you for giving us a good star rating, Tina. See you soon!
We had a great time while staying at the property. We had everything we needed available while there, it was nice and clean with good facilities. I would suggest a BBQ would be a good addition to utilise the beautiful decking area, also wifi would be a bonus too. All around an excellent property
Rachel T.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2025
Thanks for your lovely review Rachel , Whispering Palms is beautiful ! We appreciate your feedback and will pass this along to the owner of the property.
Loved the house and the location! Was a perfect family getaway and close to everything we needed. Only thing that would have made it even better was a bbq at the house to utilise on the amazing deck set up. Other than that it was an amazing stay thank you!
Aaron M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 October 2023
We love your review, Aaron. We are delighted to know you were satisfied. It has been a pleasure hosting you!
Well presented, in a great location. Property managers were great, in dealing with a few issues.
Lovely relaxing property. A BBQ would be great & some better lighting. However great property overall, the sunsets at Horseshoe Bay are amazing & food at SaltWater to die for.
Alistair M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
MARIE
6 March 2025
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
House and pool were really good but ashame there was no BBQ. Was let down with the cleanliness of the house.
MARIE
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Corrie
17 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Whispering Palms was ideal for us, a family holiday getaway with 5 adults and an 18month old child. Plenty of room for us all and room for the little one to run around safely. Having 3 bathrooms was also a plus. The pool and the lovely tropical gardens made up for the residential street location. The house was ideal for relaxing and was all we had hoped for. We ordered groceries online from local Foodworks and they delivered and waiting for us when we arrived. The local agent was always quick to respond and communication was excellent. Could only suggest one improvement and that would be screens on doors this was not a problem as we were there in autumn but I wondered how it might be in summer at the height of bug season.
My wife and I had intentions of just relaxing on our stay on magnetic Island and that's exactly what we did, our watch went in the draw and stayed there. Our accommodation was very private, it had everything you needed, especially a great pool which we used every day, we strolled around the island and swam at horseshoe Bay drank coffee at the great Cafes the island has to offer and then come back to our pool and sit on the deck while listening to the birds sing. We would recommend our stay at whispering palms to everyone who wants to unwind and relax.
Loved staying at the house. It had everything we needed to enjoy our time. Only disappointed in the bikes being in pieces and there were a few maintenance things to fix but overall the property is beautiful and was great for 3 couples and a child. Favourite part was the giant bathtub that looked out to the stars.
A little paradise getaway great for family and friends.
Almost 5star.....3 things that could boost the ratings.
1....Need lights in pool for hot Summer nights.
2....Need a portable BBQ on deck(although inside kitchen has everything you need for cooking)
3....Alot of landscape maintenance required. Lawns to be mowed and alot of fallen palm leaves and debris needed some attention. We found a tree snake (harmless) near the pool where my kids were swimming. We mowed the lawns ourself on arrival but needed a big skip bin for palm leaves.
Otherwise 5star!!! we love the house itself!!!!....got everything you need for a holiday with friends and family, even the island has supermarkets and liquor stores.
Initially a bit disappointed as property not as nice as photos and kitchen utensils not the best. However the property has plenty of space and beds comfortable.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified
8/10 Good
Suzanne M.
26 June 2020
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Great space for large groups
We really enjoyed our stay at the property. It has a breezy feel to it and located on a quiet street. There is lots of room at this property for a larger groups. There is no backyard to play in for smaller children, however the size of the house made up for it. The map location of this property on Stayz is no where near where it is actually located, which was disappointing. The only issue was the air cons and the cushions need cleaning as they were dusty. Also, the pathway from the carport to the house needs to be level and needs a sensor light there. We liked how there were lots of bicycles and some fishing rods available to use. It has a great oven, washing machine, dryer and dishwasher. Plenty of utencils and cooking gear and beautiful gardens.
House and amenities were clean and hygienic. Facilities were excellent.
Only major drama was the pool area wasn’t very well lit, and could not find how to turn the pool light on if it was working.
Fantastic property. Beautifully landscaped and nestled in palm trees, the house is fantastic. Lots of open spaces, tastefully decorated, loads of kitchen utensils, comfortable beds, everything was absolutely perfect, and very well maintained. I would highly recommend...
Craig D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Matthew M.
25 April 2026
Matthew M.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 April 2026
Thank you for your review. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Regards, Best of Magnetic.
Verified
8/10 Good
Matthew M.
12 January 2025
Matthew M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 January 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we always appreciate our guests’ feedback.
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