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Avalon at Arcadia on Maggie

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6150 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Free WiFi

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Magnetic Island, QLD

Magnetic Island National Park
‪1 min walk‬
Horseshoe Bay Markets
‪16 min walk‬
Horseshoe Bay Beach
‪7 min drive‬
Townsville, QLD (TSV)
‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Avalon at Arcadia on Maggie

Avalon at Arcadia

According to Celtic mythology, Avalon was an earthly paradise generally described as a land of plenty where eternal spring, health, and harmony reigned and Arcadia came to apply to any idyllic location or paradise. Well, Magnetic Island certainly is an idyllic location and our home at Avalon is a little piece of paradise you can experience. Come and enjoy our split-level, 3 bedroom home set in bushland with a backdrop of national park, a natural seasonal creek teeming with wildlife. The house is situated 7 minutes walk from beautiful Alma Bay, fabulous for swimming, rock climbing and lazing.
Avalon is ideally suited to a family or couples. Split levels means there are multiple retreats that suit all. On the lower floor is the main air-conditioned bedroom with en-suite and flat screen TV/DVD. Just step off the deck to enjoy watching the birdlife whilst relaxing on the chaise lounges. The Asian inspired main lounge opens to a wide deck with outdoors settings and Weber barbecue. On the next level is a kitchen, which is built for entertaining. Masses of bench space and fully equipped kitchen make self-catering easy. Another more formal dining area completes this level. You can also escape to the back yard and national park for some quiet time bird watching and enjoy a refreshing outdoor shower. The top floor has two bedrooms, a separate bathroom with tub and shower and separate toilet as well as a sitting/reading room with flat screen TV. The top deck additionally has a verandah that puts you up amongst the treetops. The house is fully airconditioned with fans in all rooms. Large screened doors and windows open all areas up to natural breezes.
Avalon is a special place where you can find solitude, or alternatively, a great place to relax with friends or family. The best of both worlds!

The Avalon Facilities

Private location away from road noise
Fully screened /fans
Air-conditioned on 3 levels
Refrigerator
Convection cooktop
Weber barbeque
Separate oven
Microwave
Dishwasher
Fully equipped kitchen
Washing machine & Dryer
Iron
WiFi
3 flat screen TVs
2 DVD players + collection of DVDs
Stereo & portable / radio
Folding double divan for kids
Hotel Standard Linen supplied
3 sets snorkeling equipment
Short stroll to RSL night market /great food

Property manager

Graeme Russell

Languages

English

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Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Minimum 2 night stay

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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Arcadia

Located in Arcadia, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Magnetic Island National Park and Nelly Bay Habitat Reserve, while Maritime Museum of Townsville and Perc Tucker Regional Gallery are cultural highlights. ReefHQ and Strand Waterpark are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Magnetic Island, QLD

What's nearby

Magnetic Island National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Alma Bay - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Horseshoe Bay Markets - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Magnetic Island Golf Course - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
Horseshoe Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 151 min drive

Restaurants

‪Scallywags Cafe - ‬3 min drive
‪Adele's Cafe - ‬6 min drive
‪Rock Wallabies - ‬15 min walk
‪SOS - Stuffed on Seafood - ‬3 min drive
‪Boardwalk Restaurant and Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Avalon at Arcadia on Maggie pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Avalon at Arcadia on Maggie?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Avalon at Arcadia on Maggie?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Avalon at Arcadia on Maggie located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Magnetic Island National Park, Alma Bay and Alma Bay Beach. Horseshoe Bay Markets and Massage on Magnetic are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Elly A.

4 May 2025

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

Beautiful property in paradise

This property is spacious and decorated tastefully! The owners are kind and reply promptly if you've an inquiry. I just took a star off because of the smell of the carpets downstairs. Otherwise everything is great including the location!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron F.

5 January 2025

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

Maggie majic

Very comfortable, relaxing and enjoyable stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly J.

16 January 2025

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

A little slice of paradise

Loved our stay at Avalon at Arcadia. Fab home, magical setting with the creek beside the house flowing after recent rains. Perfect for a cool dip on a hot summer day.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra O.

14 July 2024

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

Tropical Paradise

We loved the property. It had everything we needed. Its in a lovely location surrounded by forest and wildlife

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

23 September 2024

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

Great Magnetic Island getaway

The house was just as it looked in the photos, was clean and comfortable and in a great location. We loved all the visiting wildlife in the garden. The host was very quick to reply to any questions and helpful in all communication. We would definitely stay here again if we get a chance to return to Magnetic Island.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

30 April 2023

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

Went over there for Anzac Day perfect venue close to rsl and dawn service.

Great

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew J.

7 August 2023

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

Jungle Stay

Family really enjoyed staying in this house, amongst the trees and wild-life. House is comfortable, well maintained, and fully equipped! A highlight of our trip and would definitely stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

13 January 2023

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

Lovely property, relaxing few days

Easy process and good communication

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette B.

22 July 2024

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

Better than expected

House was spacious roomy clean . Beautifully set in the bushland tranquil peaceful . Definately love to return

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel F.

31 December 2023

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

Exquisite retreat

Terrific home for our family. Had all the necessary amenities one could need. Thanks so much

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Trish P.

9 September 2023

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

Bushland Stay

Wonderful big home that had so many areas to catch up. Everything we needed for absolutely everything. Comfy beds, wonderful bathrooms.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

17 July 2023

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

Tropical escape

Comfortable and well appointed. Close to beach and Arcadia shops. Plenty of room to relax.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

20 September 2022

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

Great location

Well appointed holiday house. We come every year in the September holidays to Magnetic Island and have found this place as good as any other we have stayed at. Maggie is a favourite destination for our family and we love Alma Bay. Kids loved the birds.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

10 July 2023

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

Absolutely perfect

What a beautiful property! We totally enjoyed our stay, gorgeous house, very clean in a unique setting in the bush close to all amenities. We especially loved the many conversation seating areas, the well-equipped kitchen and the fact that the beach was only a lovely walk away,

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

steve r.

25 August 2022

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

YEARLY VISIT TO MAGGIE

This is a great property for a stay on Maggie Ticks all the boxes for location, privacy with heaps of space for an adult family of 5, with space to spare, we love it Owners are very approachable ( hope it is available for our next trip ) Steve Robertson and family

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty M.

11 July 2023

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

Perfect

What a lovely place to stay. We all appreciated the multiple living spaces and excellent dvd and cd collections. Daily visits from cockatoos and kookaburras were also a treat

Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

1 August 2023

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

Magical!

We had a fantastic holiday at this property. The house is spacious and well equipped, and the owner is responsive and always helpful. A koala greeted us upon our arrival - wow! The surroundings are also beautiful and it is close to Alma Bay where there is fantastic snorkelling right off the beach. Would recommend a stay at this property!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

17 July 2022

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

Perfect location and big place

Comfortable, super well equipped, surrounded by rainforest and friendly cockatoos. Hosts were really accommodating to let us in early as we have a young child who needed a nap. Many thanks

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra T.

9 June 2023

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

lovely oasis in the bush

We were 2 couples and enjoyed our stay very much. Property is exactly as advertised. Plenty of room and fitted out w/ everything you need. Graham was exceptional to deal with. Location is excellent... close to everything / walk to the beach, and immersed in nature w/ koalas, tropical birds, and various wallabies and possums.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

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

8/10 Good

Kate W.

8 October 2017

quiet cool house in the bush

We loved the louvered windows, outside shower, snorkel gear, DVD and games collection and sounds and sights of the wildlife around the house. Thanks for having us.

10/10 Excellent

Todd M.

11 July 2023

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

Rally

Good. Celica was nice

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catriona S.

30 September 2023

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

Peaceful stay amongst nature

Loved the leafy surrounds and the endless entertainment from the bird life. The resident koala was a bit noisy but we’ll forgive him for that! The house had lots of space and everything you could need, even an esky and snorkel gear. Wifi & reception is very poor but that turned out to be a positive as it kept the kids off their screens

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lowell B.

26 September 2022

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

Happy Days at Avalon

There were 7 people from 10yr to 75 yrs - 3 generations - and Avalon was really suitable and spacious enough for us all. It's really well equipped, quiet, conveniently situated and really like a home-from-home because there was so much more "holiday accessories" available e.g. snorkeling gear, board games, stacks of family friendly DVDs, books, and more than ample glasses & crockery thanks to the generosity of the owners. We all enjoyed our 7 days at Avalon. The fantastic weather made for an awesome Island Style getaway because there are many outdoor areas to enjoy.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

19 July 2024

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

Beautiful home in a quiet corner of Magnetic Island

Graeme's home is centrally located in Arcadia, making it a quick commute to both Horseshoe Bay and Picnic Bay. Although we had our own rental car, the home is a very short walk to the bus stop as well as some hiking trails. There are about 10 Sulfur-crested cockatoos that come to visit everyday, especially around lunchtime and it was great fun to sit out on the porch and watch them. We also saw other birds taking baths in the water feature in the garden. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need for cooking. The only downside was that the internet did not work most of the time and cell service is limited where we were. Although we were on Magnetic Island to disconnect, the lack of internet/cell service made it difficult to do things such as book tours and research plans for the next day.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

nathan w.

27 August 2020

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

Beautiful, thoughtful!

Beautifully nestled amongst the forrest of the hills backing up into Arcadia. The wildlife is right at your finger tips. So many different birds, wallabies in the creek behind the house. A koala less than 5 min walk. So much harmony. The house is so well thought out. Seperate areas for different age groups if need be. Great decks. Such a cosy home. Well thought out cross breezes and nice and warm for our nights also. It has almost every amenity, bar a couple. No wifi or modern music system and mobile reception is slow however this is part of the charm of the island. Long may it help us to choose to connect in its beauty than technology. They have thoughtfully taken care of so many of the small details, you won't wish for anything. Abundance of crockery and amenities and some pantry items. Some of these types of places can leave you with that feeling of a money maker, a bit sterile, this place is a home. Very clean and great kitchen. Has also many interesting ornaments throughout. For its age it is immaculately kept and not one of those places where so many little things need fixing. Our family can't recommend this place highly enough. I want to buy it and live here.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Living Room 1

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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Arcadia

What's nearby

Getting around

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9.6/10

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10/10 Excellent

Elly A.

Beautiful property in paradise

Elly A.

10/10 Excellent

Cameron F.

Maggie majic

Cameron F.

10/10 Excellent

Holly J.

A little slice of paradise

Holly J.

8/10 Good

Sandra O.

Tropical Paradise

Sandra O.

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

Great Magnetic Island getaway

Hannah M.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Went over there for Anzac Day perfect venue close to rsl and dawn service.

Andrew C.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew J.

Jungle Stay

Andrew J.

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

Lovely property, relaxing few days

Tammy P.

10/10 Excellent