Accommodating 10 guests, this vacation home features 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. It sits in a resort area with waterfront access. Explore Magnetic Island National Park and enjoy Horseshoe Bay Beach for outdoor activities.
Highlights
Make yourself at home
Guests love the comfortable living areas, perfect for unwinding.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Walk to Magnetic Island National Park
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
On beach
Outdoor pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Explore the area
Horseshoe Bay, QLD
Magnetic Island National Park
Place, Magnetic Island National Park
1 min walk
Horseshoe Bay Beach
Place, Horseshoe Bay Beach
10 min walk
Radical Bay
Place, Radical Bay
20 min walk
Townsville, QLD (TSV)
Airport, Townsville, QLD (TSV)
55 min drive
Where you'll sleep
5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5
1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
About this property
On the Beach
Summary:
Amazing, Unique And On The Beach. This stunning beachfront home is positioned in the sand dunes of Magnetic Island's north facing Horseshoe Bay.
The Space:
"On the Beach" is the perfect beach house! There is no road to the house so access is along the Horseshoe Bay beachfront so sandy feet all the way to your door!
(Access is dependent on the tides and time of day, please callto discuss. Evening check-ins will not be possible)
"Amazing" "Unique" and "On The Beach" - This stunning beachfront home is positioned in the sand dunes of Magnetic Island's north facing Horseshoe Bay. You have views across the blue waters of the Coral Sea and this home is fringed by the majestic granite hills that are a recognisable feature of the islands stunning backdrop. You will believe you have found your own tropical island. This home is the perfect romantic hideaway or the location for a fantastic family beach holiday that you will remember for a lifetime and certainly want to repeat!
The main beach house features spacious living areas with an open plan design that brings the outside in and provides areas to relax offering views that will make you want to stop for awhile just to appreciate where you are. The ensuited bedroom downstairs features a king bed and private bath just to make this area more indulgent. The ensuited, loft bedroom features a queen bed offering privacy and tranquillity. The cottage by the pool seamlessly connects to the main home via a large deck area where alfresco dining is a must. This semi self-contained cottage features 2 ensuited bedrooms with queen beds and another bedroom which can be made to suit with one king bed OR 2 single beds, with a separate toilet. Take advantage of the tranquil backdrop offered by the National Park surrounds that are undeniably peaceful. Step outside into natures paradise!
Bedding Configuration
Bedroom 1: 1 x King Bed
Bedroom 2: 1 x Queen Bed
Bedroom 3: 1 x Queen Bed
Bedroom 4: 1 x Queen Bed
Bedroom 5: 2 x Singles OR 1 x King Bed -You must advise us of your preference for bedding configuration at the time of booking or charges may apply.
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 on the street at Horseshoe Bay beachfront or on Henry Lawson Street at the start of the walking track.
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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No Smoking.
Pets not allowed.
Check in commences from 2pm.
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Important information
You need to know
Property # 7893552
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
Horseshoe Bay
Located in Horseshoe Bay, this holiday home is on the beach. Horseshoe Bay Markets and Cotters Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Magnetic Island National Park and Horseshoe Bay Lagoon Conservation Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Queensland Country Bank Stadium or Reid Park Street Circuit.
Magnetic Island National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Horseshoe Bay Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Horseshoe Bay Lagoon Conservation Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Radical Bay - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Magnetic Island Conservation Park 2 - 14 min drive - 4.7 km
Getting around
Townsville Station - 64 min drive
Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 76 min drive
Restaurants
Granite - 7 min drive
Sandi's on Magnetic Island - 7 min walk
Ric's Woodfire Pizza - 8 min drive
Mamma Roma - 12 min drive
Scallywags Cafe - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does On the Beach have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at On the Beach?
As of 27 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at On the Beach on 15 Nov 2026 start from AU$3,546, 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 On the Beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at On the Beach?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at On the Beach?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is On the Beach located?
Nestled on the beach, this Horseshoe Bay holiday home is just steps away from Magnetic Island National Park and Horseshoe Bay Beach. Horseshoe Bay Lagoon Conservation Park and Bungalow Bay Koala Village are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Loved our stay at this glorious place. If you don’t mind walking in via beach at low tide or rough bush track it’s perfect. Quietly tucked away at end of beach for quite relaxing holiday with easy access to walking tracks and 5 min walk back to horseshoe bay. Very well appointed, loads of living area for 10 people, comfortable bedrooms all with ensuites. Only negative comment would be - personally like to have curtains/blinds on bedroom windows as like a dark room for sleeping. Would definitely return, and time it right with the tides for ease of access for initial unpacking of luggage etc. as bush track is not suitable.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2026
Hi Kathryn! Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re so pleased you enjoyed the peaceful location, spacious layout, and comfortable bedrooms with ensuites, and that it worked well for your group. We also appreciate your helpful feedback regarding bedroom window coverings and access via the beach or bush track at certain tides. It’s great to hear you’d consider returning, and we’d love to welcome you back again in the future. - BOM Team
We were well aware of the restricted access of the property, however, that enhanced the fun and adventure of the holiday. Lovely large roomy house suited our group’s holiday plans.
While a pleasant stay, some areas of the house needed greater attention to cleaning. eg: floors need to be throughly cleaned, dishwasher unusable as it needed a deep clean. Lounge covers needed laundering.
Appliances - Some gas rings and igniters were not working on the stove and gas ran out with no alternative supply to the stove.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review
4/10 Poor
peter c.
31 Mar 2021
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Access is walking across a beach for 300m. No Internet. TV x 2 did not work.
Basically a good location if you do not mind the hardships of getting there and lack of technology which any normal person would expect more for the price being paid.
On arriving we had to walk 300m across a beach to get there. Which we had no problem as able and fit. Forget it if you are older.
On arrival at the premises, we asked the agent for the internet access. After 5 minutes we noticed they had left.
There was no internet. Only phone that works is Telstra if you stand in the right spot. Forget about downloading files or streaming, it does not work.
There was no information pack as such we were blind on restuarants, what days they opened, and any info on Internet or TV operation etc. Nothing.
Both my wife and I run businesses and it was a disaster.
They have two TV's they both could not receive signal. Tried to call agent to attend, half way through we lost phone signal, though they still did not attend the problem.
Leaving the property the tide was two hours off high. We had to walk through a lagoon at front of property 50cm deep (thankfully not high tide) carrying our own luggage. A boat had to pick us up from the beach to drive us around the creek entrance at this stage about 1m deep to be offloaded at the beach near the road.
That is all great of you don't mind carrying your own luggage, getting wet and sandy to hop on a ferry and then plane!!!
When they say there us a back pathway, you still have to walk over rocks, through bush and still get wet walking through a creek. All fantastic when going to the restaurant and it is an access of last resort as dangerous at night. we opted to walk the beach at night and get wet wading through the creek entrance to the beach as the safest route.
All this being said, we are not precious people and don't mind adventure, but for the money you pay,... seriously think again!!!
Great place to stay and relax . I think there need to be some attention taken on the deck where you first come into the property before someone goes through it .