Title: Cool Waters at Horseshoe Bay - comfortable family beach house with fantastic alfresco entertaining 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 # Cool Waters at Horseshoe Bay - comfortable family beach house with fantastic alfresco entertaining ## Photo gallery for Cool Waters at Horseshoe Bay - comfortable family beach house with fantastic alfresco entertaining ![TV - Cool Waters at Horseshoe Bay - comfortable family beach house with fantastic alfresco entertaining (Horseshoe Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83210000/83202600/83202576/7a9a1e25.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Cool Waters at Horseshoe Bay - comfortable family beach house with fantastic alfresco entertaining (Horseshoe Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83210000/83202600/83202576/421e28dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets - Cool Waters at Horseshoe Bay - comfortable family beach house with fantastic alfresco entertaining (Horseshoe Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83210000/83202600/83202576/c2010a65.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Cool Waters at Horseshoe Bay - comfortable family beach house with fantastic alfresco entertaining (Horseshoe Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83210000/83202600/83202576/a6d4e97c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Cool Waters at Horseshoe Bay - comfortable family beach house with fantastic alfresco entertaining (Horseshoe Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83210000/83202600/83202576/8016e359.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located in the heart of Horseshoe Bay, Cool Waters offers a tropical retreat with wide wraparound verandahs for outdoor dining and relaxation. Unwind in the outdoor lounge or BBQ on the rear deck with bar fridge and private setting; perfect for families. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Washing machine - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - 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. ### Cool Waters at Horseshoe Bay - comfortable family beach house with fantastic alfresco entertaining Comfortable Island home with 3 air-conditioned bedrooms within a 10-minute walk to the Horseshoe Bay beachfront. Cool Waters is a comfortable 2-storey, 3-bedroom holiday home featuring wide, wraparound verandahs for entertaining, outdoor dining and taking in the beautiful island breeze all year round. Living AND Entertainment Space Relax on the front deck in the outdoor lounge and take in the sights and sounds of the local wildlife. The rear deck features a large, family size gas BBQ, bar fridge and outdoor dining setting, all in a private and tropical setting. This property features air-conditioning to all 3 bedrooms, a well equipped kitchen with full size fridge, oven and microwave and an indoor dining setting off the open plan kitchen/lounge area. The lounge room features a large comfortable lounge, flat screen TV and DVD player. Bedrooms AND Bathrooms Bedroom 1 upstairs has a Queen bed and large flat screen TV. Bedroom 2 upstairs has a Queen bed and a Single bed. Bedroom 3 downstairs has a Queen bed. Bathroom upstairs with bath and overhead shower plus a toilet. Bathroom downstairs with shower, laundry facilities and separate toilet. Additional Features \- Linen is provided Location Walk to the beachfront, shops, restaurants, pub and watersports via the boardwalk over the Horseshoe Bay Lagoon. Also a short walk to the Recreation Park, tennis courts, bus stop and popular Bungalow Bay Wildlife Park. 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. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Swimming nearby ### 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 - 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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 62\_238 ## About the area Located in Horseshoe Bay, this holiday home is near the beach. National Trust Heritage Centre and Jezzine Barracks are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Massage on Magnetic and Magnetic Island Golf Course. Maritime Museum of Townsville and Cultural Centre Townsville are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property. [Visit our Horseshoe Bay travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Horseshoe-Bay.dx6351562) [View more Holiday homes in Horseshoe Bay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Horseshoe-Bay-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6351562-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-19.12426%2C146.85889&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=mbxDaBo3H64qnoXIpYCTrvVd0iY=) Horseshoe Bay, 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 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![Horseshoe Bay Beach showing a beach, swimming and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635919603117/97f2106f-bfc2-4def-9d05-bc0a327d7bc2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Horseshoe Bay Beach 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Horseshoe Bay Lagoon Conservation Park 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Magnetic Island Conservation Park 2 20 min walk \- 1.1 miles - Horseshoe Bay Nature Refuge 7 min drive \- 1.6 miles ### Getting around - Townsville, QLD (TSV) 154 min drive ### Restaurants - Tiny Palm Coffee 8 min drive - Granite 7 min drive - Ric's Woodfire Pizza 8 min drive - SOS - Stuffed On Seafood 6 min drive - The Bikini Tree Cafe 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cool Waters at Horseshoe Bay - comfortable family beach house with fantastic alfresco entertaining pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Cool Waters at Horseshoe Bay - comfortable family beach house with fantastic alfresco entertaining? ### What time is check-in at Cool Waters at Horseshoe Bay - comfortable family beach house with fantastic alfresco entertaining? ### What time is check-out at Cool Waters at Horseshoe Bay - comfortable family beach house with fantastic alfresco entertaining? ### Where is Cool Waters at Horseshoe Bay - comfortable family beach house with fantastic alfresco entertaining located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cool Waters at Horseshoe Bay - comfortable family beach house with fantastic alfresco entertaining Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bethany C. 2 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great! Great stay. Would book again. ##### Bethany C. 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