Title: Welcome to The Island House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Welcome to The Island House Holiday home in Arcadia with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Welcome to The Island House ![Beach nearby - Welcome to The Island House (Arcadia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119880000/119876000/119875912/60510988.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV - Welcome to The Island House (Arcadia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119880000/119876000/119875912/2bcdf848.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Welcome to The Island House (Arcadia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119880000/119876000/119875912/44e606fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Welcome to The Island House (Arcadia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119880000/119876000/119875912/e8488658.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Welcome to The Island House (Arcadia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119880000/119876000/119875912/d2b7f092.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Welcome to The Island House provides everything that you need. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 7 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Welcome to The Island House Escape to The Island House, a stunning beachfront getaway in Arcadia, Magnetic Island. Enjoy breathtaking Geoffrey Bay and Coral Sea views, a resort-style pool, and multiple accommodation options — perfect for families, friends, and group stays. Features include a main cottage, three self-contained studios, and a granny flat, plus shared breezeway with pool & ping pong tables. Your ultimate seaside paradise awaits! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Bathroom - 7 bathrooms ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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) ## Similar properties ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3960000/3952900/3952853/e2d22f8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Aquarius on the Beach North Ward - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 8.6 Excellent 1,003 reviews £75 includes taxes & fees 15 Mar - 16 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16&selected=3952853&PinnedHotelID=3952853&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3920000/3919500/3919427/48ef12dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peppers Blue on Blue Nelly Bay - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 424872 ## About the area Located in Arcadia, this holiday home is near the beach. Maritime Museum of Townsville and Perc Tucker Regional Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include ReefHQ and Strand Waterpark. 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. [Visit our Arcadia travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Arcadia.dx6351565) [View more Holiday homes in Arcadia](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Arcadia-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6351565-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-19.15228%2C146.86221&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ujsW9_fbPlO7EdDW-xSlEF1g2s4=) Arcadia, QLD ### What's nearby - ![Magnetic Island National Park which includes general coastal views, a bay or harbour and rugged coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6217248/482d0bcf-80e7-4789-887e-01861ffc02bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Magnetic Island National Park 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![The favourite of the beaches for us as s family. There’s a playground here and the beach was really pretty. It’s quite protected and has shallow water for the kids to swim in.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997369417/249b620c-e4f3-49b0-8fd6-b53ff2fc7323.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Alma Bay 12 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Alma Bay Beach 12 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Horseshoe Bay Markets 2 min drive \- 1.4 miles - Nelly Bay Beach 3 min drive \- 1.6 miles ### Getting around - Townsville Station 33 min drive - Townsville, QLD (TSV) 44 min drive ### Restaurants - Tiny Palm Coffee 2 min drive - Granite 19 min walk - Ric's Woodfire Pizza 2 min drive - SOS - Stuffed On Seafood 14 min walk - The Bikini Tree Cafe 8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Welcome to The Island House pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Welcome to The Island House? ### What time is check-in at Welcome to The Island House? ### What time is check-out at Welcome to The Island House? ### Where is Welcome to The Island House located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Welcome to The Island House Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 6.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Debbie M. 3 Nov 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Location was excellent, very quiet with enough amenities and transport close by. Not as busy as other areas on the inland which we all liked. Plenty of activities at the house for all age groups to enjoy. ##### Debbie M. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Megan K. 1 Dec 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house is amazing, the only thing was we ran out of gas for hot water, the filters from the A/C's were filthy(probably something that should be done after each guest stay, leaves were absolutely everywhere and took a good hour to clean up, but overall, loved it and would definately book again, something else which would be handy is more house keys. ##### Megan K. 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