Summary:
Situated along the stunning esplanade of 1770, The Shack enjoys the closest possible position to the historic site where Captain Cook landed all those years ago.
The Shack has a lot of rustic charm, and is a no-frills option when staying in the gorgeous 1770, in one of the most sought after positions in the Bay.
A short walk to the beach, amenities and the 1770 Marina.
Up to two small pets are welcome, please get in touch, $80/pet/stay. Please note the deck area on the property is unfenced.
The Space:
- Open plan living area with queen bed
- Open plan living area with large TV, couches to relax and unwind
- Bedroom with two sets of bunk beds, four single beds are in this room
- Rustic kitchen with electric stove, microwave, full size fridge/freezer, and a dining table with chairs
- Bathroom with bath/shower, toilet, washing machine & washing machine
- Deck with BBQ
- On-street car parking
- Front deck with gorgeous views of 1770
The Shack does not have air conditioning. There is a fan above the queen bed and a portable fan in the bunk bedroom. Please note that the windows are not screened.
Pets are welcome, please get in touch, $80/pet/stay, however please note the property is unfenced and is next to the road.
There is no Wi-Fi available, The Shack is the perfect place to unplug and unwind.
Please note that Vodafone does not operate in the area and other mobile networks can be limited/patchy in Agnes Water & 1770.
The property is an older house and is one of the original shacks first built in the area in the 1960's. Guests will find it quaint and rustic.
Given the location of the house and the flora and fauna around the property, it is possible that some wildlife (bugs, lizards, frogs, birds) may frequent on the verandah and in garden areas.
There are approximately 15 uneven steps up to the Shack, and there is no handrail. Unfortunately this property is not suited to wheelchair users or mobility impaired persons.
Guest Access:
The guests will have access to the entire property.
The Neighbourhood:
The area is surrounded by National Parks, pristine waterways and long stretches of unspoiled beaches which front onto the Coral Sea.
Along the headlands of Seventeen Seventy visitors are offered amazing panoramic views across Bustard Bay, the estuary & creeks.
We enjoy an excellent year-round climate with Queensland’s northernmost surf beach at Agnes Water for surfing and beach activities.
Along the Bay at 1770 you can walk along the parklands and enjoy kayaking, fishing and paddle boarding.
It is a short drive to the variety of cafes & boutique shops in the Agnes Water shopping Village or walk down to the beautiful Agnes Water surf beach for a leisurely day along the water.
There is a vibrant Sunday morning market that takes place every second weekend.
Getting Around:
We recommend guests have a vehicle to travel around the area.
There is a shuttle bus that can offer tours, pick up/drop off services from your accommodation, the train station or airport. Please get in touch for more information.
There is a tourism information centre in Agnes Water.
Nearest airports: Gladstone and Bundaberg - 75 kilometres.
Nearest train stop: Miriam Vale - 50 kilometres.
Bus: Greyhound travels to the area daily.
The bus stop is at the Ampol service station in Agnes Water, approx. 8 kilometres away.
Please note that Vodafone does not work in this area.