Nestled amongst the trees next to the National Park & seasonal creek

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Lounge
Living area showing stairs to loft
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Lounge
deck with Patch & Scruffy on the balcony
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9.4Outstanding
(41 Ratings)
Guests loved the property for its beautiful surroundings, wildlife interactions, serene location, comfortable amenities, and proximity to the beach and shops.
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9.4 / 10
Outstanding(41 Ratings)

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6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

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About this house rental

High amongst the trees next to the National Park, Samsara is a spacious, fully airconditioned 2 bedroom, 2 level, elevated holiday home which is extremely private, yet close to all amenities.
Please note this house has stairs & the bathroom is not on the same level as the bedrooms.
Samsara sleeps a maximum of 4 adults & 2 children.
Prices are based on a maximum of 4 guests.
Additional guests will incur an extra fee of $20.00 each/stay..
Please note that during the wet season (December to April) the seasonal creek may flow & during a high rain event may flow across the driveway. The creek is currently running.

Note that Homeaway charge the guest a booking fee on top of these prices between 3% & 12% depending on the length of stay.

There is a 5 night minimum stay for the Christmas/ New Year & Easter period.

The house is unfenced so merges into the beauty of the park with impressive trees, granite boulders & a seasonal creek.
Relax on the deck & watch the Island's wildlife.
In the wet season the creek runs past the house so you have your own private spa with a rock pool 40 metres upstream.
The Rainbow Lorikeets & Kookaburra's visit the deck every day & Koala's inhabit the trees at the rear of the house.
As evening approaches, the Possums, Curlews & Wallabies emerge.
Alma Bay (the island's best swimming beach) is only a 12 minute walk & has a shady lawn area & play park for children.
Please note that Samsara is UNFENCED & surrounded by quite rocky terrain & does not have an outdoor play area for young children.
The kitchen is well equipped & includes a large fridge, oven, convection cooktop, microwave & a pantry.
Dining table seats 6 & lounge seating for 8.
The lounge & dining area is very spacious with 6 large double glass sliding doors to admire the scenery.
The doors are also screened to let the breezes through & keep out the insects & wildlife.
The house is fully air-conditioned & also has pedestal fans.
Bedrooms are upstairs on a large divided loft.
Look closely at the bedroom photo's in case the lack of sound privacy is an issue, as the rooms are only separated by slatted privacy screens & the stairs.
1 Queen bed, 2 King singles & 2 singles, portacot
There is additional bedding for the cooler months
Bathroom also incorporates laundry with a large washing machine & dryer
Separate toilet
There are board games for all ages including a full size Chess set.
There are books for all ages including a small but growing foreign language section.
Gas BBQ & outdoor furniture provided on front & rear decks
Parking for 2 small cars under the house
As the property is unfenced & due to the abundance of wildlife, Samsara is not suitable for pets.
NOTE THAT THIS PROPERTY HAS STAIRS

Property sleeps up to 6 guests.
A restriction applies - no more than 2 adults / bedroom.
There is a minimum 4 night stay from Christmas to New Year period & the Easter break.

THE ISLAND

Two thirds of Magnetic Island is National Park featuring huge stands of eucalyptus trees and abundant wildlife, including koalas, wallabies and varied birdlife. There are 23 beaches and bays some of which are readily accessible.
There are nearly 25 km of walking tracks.

Water sports include parasailing, sailing, windsurfing, snorkelling, diving, jetski tours, and fishing trips.

Buses & taxi's meet every ferry & service all the major bays
Cars, scooters & bicycles are available for hire.

You can do an accredited diving course or just hire a snorkel & fins & explore the reef at Geoffrey, Arthur & Florence bays.
Two sets of snorkelling gear & 2 fishing rods & a tackle box are available for guest use.
There are day tours to the outer reef.

Wednesday night there's the Toad races at Arcadia (more exciting than you would think), the Stage Door cabaret on Friday & Saturday night, Arcadia markets at the RSL on Friday, Sunday roast & quiz night at the RSL & many annual events such as the Jazz festival.

The are great restaurants on the island.
Book a table at the Barefoot Art Food & Wine at Horseshoe Bay to watch the amazing sunsets & view the work of the local artists.
There are many other excellent eateries on Maggie.
Friday & Saturday evenings the RSL at the end of the street is serving restaurant quality food & Sunday evening is roast night.
Visit the Horseshoe Bay weekend markets.
Friday & Saturday night's the Island's Stagedoor Theatre perform a cabaret. The theatre is only a 20 minute walk. It's a 3 course meal & talented performers (can be a little risque so not suitable for children)


Features

Property Type:House
Bedrooms:2 - sleeps max of 4 adults @ 2 children
1 x Queen, 2 King singles & 2 singles
Well equipped kitchen
Pantry
Dining seats 6
Lounge seats 8
3 balconies with park views
Bathroom:1 - with a view
Separate toilet
Gas Barbeque
Outdoor furniture
Air Conditioning
Fully screened
Linen supplied
Non-smoking
Digital TV, DVD & Stereo
Clothes Dryer
Washing Machine
Iron
Hair dryer
2 sets of snorkelling gear available
Fishing rod & tackle box available
Adjacent to National Park
10 minutes from well stocked convenience store with meat, fruit, bread & gourmet items.
12 minutes from the beach
5 minutes from bus stop
Extremely private

Amenities at Nestled amongst the trees next to the National Park & seasonal creek

Non-smoking
No pets allowed

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Ratings and reviews

9.4 / 10
Outstanding(41 Ratings)
review starsSummary of reviews
Guests loved the property for its beautiful surroundings, wildlife interactions, serene location, comfortable amenities, and proximity to the beach and shops.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2026
Wonderful property surrounded by the beautiful bushland and nature. Property had everything we needed. Beds were comfy and great kitchen, laundry, etc. Short walk or drive to all the main areas of the island. Would definitely come back!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
Lovely location & value for money. Excellent communication, thank you
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2024
Magical wonderland as creek running under house with daily visits from wild birdlife. Straight out of a fairy tale, never wanted to leave.
5 / 10·Nov 2020
The place was beautiful, private, clean, in a great location and also had regular bird visitors! Will come back here again,Thanks Eleanor

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Nestled amongst the trees next to the National Park & seasonal creek. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Nestled amongst the trees next to the National Park & seasonal creek pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Nestled amongst the trees next to the National Park & seasonal creek?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and no pets allowed.