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Headland House

Picnic Bay vacation home with private pool

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A clear view of a pool with a glass edge, surrounded by trees and overlooking a body of water.
A balcony with a sofa and a small table, overlooking a coastal landscape with trees and the sea.
A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern living room with a glass coffee table, leather sofa, and leather chairs.
A dining area with a large table, wicker chairs, and a view of the ocean through large glass windows.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Picnic Bay, QLD
  • Place, Magnetic Island National Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Picnic Bay Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Magnetic Island Golf Course
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Townsville, QLD (TSV)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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About the area

Picnic Bay

On waterfront.Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Magnetic Island National Park and Picnic Bay Beach. Also, Magnetic Island Golf Course is within half a mile (1 km) and Nelly Bay Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Magnetic Island National Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Picnic Bay Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Magnetic Island Golf Course - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Rocky Bay - 19 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Nelly Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Townsville Station - 59 min drive
  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Granite - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Seagulls Restaurant - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪The Palm House - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Watermark Townsville - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Longboard Bar & Grill - ‬40 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.

Headland House

Summary:

"Headland House" is a stunning family home and commands amazing views from Nobby Headland over Picnic Bay across the blue waters of the Coral Sea to Cape Cleveland and Townsville on the horizon. Surrounded by majestic hoop pines and granite boulders you will feel like you are the only family on Magnetic Island. This home is a spectacular property - you will appreciate every moment you are there and wonder how you will ever leave.



The Space:

"Headland House" is a stunning family home and commands amazing views from Nobby Headland over Picnic Bay across the blue waters of the Coral Sea to Cape Cleveland and Townsville on the horizon. Surrounded by majestic hoop pines and granite boulders you will feel like you are the only family on Magnetic Island. This home is a spectacular property - you will appreciate every moment you are there and wonder how you will ever leave.



Headland House is a landmark property on one of Magnetic Island's majestic granite headlands. You will feel a world away from everywhere else and believe you are the only people enjoying this piece of paradise. Not only do the timber decks offer wonderful space to embrace this location but every window holds a view that will enhance your Magnetic Island experience and holiday memory.



This architecturally designed home has been planned allowing versatility for those who would like to stay. This amazing location is available for a couple seeking a luxurious home without the need to book the additional pavilions during their stay. For more family members to enjoy time together the additional pavilions can be included in the holiday booking at an additional cost per person, per night. It makes it possible to enjoy up to 5 bedrooms of this home. Bed configuration does allow for this home to have 5 double rooms or 2 rooms can be made up with king singles. You must advise us of your preference for bedding configuration at the time of booking or charges may apply.



Headland House is a fully self contained home with kitchen facilities to satisfy the discerning chef of the family or a great BBQ setting for a more casual affair.



The stunning pool is set surrounded by the unique Island features of hoop pines and granite boulders. You will feel suspended over Picnic Bay and yet with your own private track to the beachfront below it is only a 2 minute amble to the protected Picnic Bay beach and iconic jetty.



This home is a holiday destination in itself!



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

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Headland House Picnic Bay QLD
Headland House, Nobby Headland Picnic Bay
Headland House, Nobby Headland Private vacation home
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Headland House, Nobby Headland Private vacation home Picnic Bay

Frequently asked questions

How close is Headland House to the airport?

This vacation home is 15.2 mi (69-min drive) away from the Townsville, QLD (TSV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Headland House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Headland House to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 6-minute walk from Picnic Bay Beach and 1.4 mi (3-min drive) from Nelly Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Headland House offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Headland House?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Headland House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Headland House?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Headland House have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Headland House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Headland House to downtown Picnic Bay?

This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Picnic Bay.

Headland House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tanya R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house for large groups. Lots of private space as well as group space. Well appointed with plates etc… highly recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

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

Fabulous

We were so excited to experience this amazing house and our expectations were met. Each one of us absolutely loved this place. Our views from our bedrooms were superb. Thankyou
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wendy C.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Magical Maggie

Loved our stay on Magnetic Island in Headland House. Perfect house for our family of 10 in the most magical of locations. Was a little disappointed in the cleanliness of the kitchen and some supplies/items that are usually standard were in short supply. But would definitely stay again if given the chance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

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

The perfect house

This house exceeded all of my expectations. It looked wonderful in the photos and when we arrived it was even better. Perfectly appointed with every little detail considered. Pool was even heated! And to top it off a koala came and sat in a tree just beside the house for a day
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roel L.

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

House of dreams

Secluded beautiful home with stunning views. Even the various rooms in the Headland house offer all the privacy you could wish for during your holiday. You don't miss anything, everything is there. The pool is great, but the privacy stairs to the beach are unprecedented for an early morning swim. We just loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022