Title: Idle Days Beach House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Idle Days Beach House ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33910000/33906100/33906094/fc92ed51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33910000/33906100/33906094/1e162c3d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33910000/33906100/33906094/77f7cdce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33910000/33906100/33906094/9044bd62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33910000/33906100/33906094/00fc60c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At Idle Days Beach House, enjoy a worry-free holiday with family and pets in this fully fenced, secure home. Relax on the hammock or lounge on the verandahs while cooking up a storm with the gas BBQ and webber. 8.6 Excellent ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Washer - Free WiFi - Kitchen ## 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. ### Idle Days Beach House This wonderful Beach House is well furnished and equipped with everything you will need for a comfortable, worry-free holiday so all you need to do is relax and enjoy the activities and beautiful weather of Magnetic Island. Idle Days Beach House is fully fenced and secure, perfect for young families. It is also set up as a special pet friendly home with kennel, verandahs and even a cat scratching tower if you bring along your feline friends as well. There is plenty of covered outdoor space with front verandah (lovely for breakfast and lazing on the hammock) and the back veranda (perfect in the afternoons for a cool down beverage and dinner). The back verandah has a comfortable outdoor lounge, dining table, servery, webber, gas BBQ and full size outdoor fridge! It really feels like a home away from home and is a only 3 minute drive from the beachfront, boat ramp, watersports, shops, hotel and cafes. Features: \*Well equipped kitchen with breakfast bar, microwave, cooking utensils, large fridge \*Wide screen TV with Austar and DVD player, comfortable lounge \*Fully air conditioned living room and bedrooms \*Bathroom with separate toilet \*Single carport and driveway plenty of parking for your boat ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a carport ### Kitchen - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fully-fenced ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## 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 ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. 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 not indicated whether 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 Idle Days House Horseshoe Bay Idle Days Beach House Horseshoe Bay Idle Days Beach House Private vacation home Idle Days Beach House Private vacation home Horseshoe Bay 98160932005160732010283 ## About the area ![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-19.12331%2C146.85945&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-cgHEfrxwQsP0IjNJy8kO40jIuk=) HORSESHOE BAY, QLD #### What's nearby - Horseshoe Bay Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - Magnetic Island National Park - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles - Alma Bay - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles - Magnetic Island Conservation Park 2 - 8 min drive - 1.6 miles - Magnetic Island Golf Course - 11 min drive - 6.3 miles #### Getting around - Townsville Station - 61 min drive - Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 72 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Bikini Tree Cafe - ‬5 min drive - ‪SOS - Stuffed on Seafood - ‬6 min drive - ‪Granite - ‬7 min drive - ‪Tiny Palm Coffee - ‬8 min drive - ‪Adele's Cafe and Gelateria - ‬17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Idle Days Beach House pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Idle Days Beach House? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Idle Days Beach House? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Idle Days Beach House located? > Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Horseshoe Bay Lagoon Conservation Park, Magnetic Island National Park and Horseshoe Bay Beach. Magnetic Island Conservation Park 2 and Horseshoe Bay Nature Refuge are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Idle Days Beach House Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent 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 12 8 - Good 10 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teresa D. 29 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Getaway Plenty of outdoor space both back and front areas, beautiful big fully undercover verandahs, outdoor fridge a huge bonus, excellent seating, quiet area, walking distance to Horseshoe Bay, plenty of room for 6 people (bit of a push with one small bathroom) outdoor shower was bliss, would definitely go back if it was available. ##### Teresa D. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Geoffrey H. 24 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Great spot with all the comforts and excellent location to explore magnetic.. nice yard for the dog ##### Geoffrey H. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Aaron M. 22 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice House, Convenient Location Nice, clean property, lovely, peaceful decks, close to Horseshoe Bay, decent sized yard, everything you want. ##### Aaron M. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Rory R. 3 Feb 2022 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Food expired 5+years ago and we were locked out Poor communication through staff. Early check in organised but locked out as we arrived with a baby and toddler. No phone service to call. We borrowed the neighbours phone to call manager. No apology just a simple palm off of blame. We enjoyed the house and property itself but leaving a used hand soap from previous stay doesn't seem very sanitary. Could have been a simple mistake but then we noticed basic food supplies that were out dated by 5+ years! Instantly made us feel uncomfortable and dirty, ecspecially seeing as we were staying with young kids. I imagine common sense would prevail and this would be rectified. We assume the bare minimum is acceptable for this property. We won't be back and would not recommend testing your luck ##### Rory R. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Taylor-Jane S. 14 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect little get-away! We had a wonderful time in this tidy little holiday home. The house was lovely and dog friendly, with a great yard for our two greyhound. The house is very well appointed and had everything we needed. The neighbouring dogs were very barky (obviously no fault of this property owner or manager) - so while we managed with our inside dogs, it made sitting outside less pleasant than it otherwise could have been. ##### Taylor-Jane S. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dr Alex D., Australia 29 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely relaxing beach house ! This property was exactly as advertised, nice and relaxing except the annoying dog next door they just kept barking constantly. Some splash of vinegar at the fence fix that!! ##### Dr Alex D. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen B. 26 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely today clean cottage Loved our stay at beautiful Horseshoe Bay on Magnetic Island. The home was clean and today and had everything we needed. Easy checking. ##### Karen B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### k h. 3 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Felt very much like home Felt very homely. Nice and tidy. Had everything we needed ##### k h. Stayed 2 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kristy t. 2 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 5 star getaway The property is very well set out. The amenities were fabulous! Very clean house and patios. The one downside was the dogs next door and their constant barking. We feel this isn’t the properties problem which is why we still have it 5 stars. ##### kristy t. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda O. 14 Feb 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent! Beautiful, clean, comfortable, roomy house, with many places to sit and ponder the beauty of this area. Quiet location nice walk to the beach. Excellent for our dog who gors everywhere. Thankyou, we will definately be back. ##### Amanda O. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Maggie W. 13 Oct 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, location Disliked: Check-in, communication #### Family weekend The property is ideally situated. Lots of room. Only the lounge area has an air conditioner so the couples wanting to close their door & have privacy had no cool air & the small fan on the wall really wasn’t sufficient. It would have been nice if some basic staples were supplied. Eg some coffee sachets & hand soap. No contact was made to us from the booking company. We had no idea who to contact. I had to google the name on the confirmation email I received & received a hit for compass property group who I rang for instructions. They did apologise for not contacting. Fortunately it was a Friday & their office was open. Overall a good stay. Just a few items need attention but for the age of the house it was ok but they are safety issues. Such as the hot water is scalding hot. Be careful with young children. The hotplate heat settings are the opposite of what you’d expect ie number 1 is the highest setting not lowest. Would stay again. Good quiet location & pet friendly. Thank you. ##### Maggie W. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Kristy M., Townsville 17 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Review Property was locked when we arrived contact on property did not answer had to enter house through window ##### Kristy M. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 20 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### our stay at horseshoe bay i was totally impressed with the house clean & tidy well maintained inside & out would stay again ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristie C. 30 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute little spot Cute little spot right near Horseshoe Bay. House was lovely to stay in and very well maintained. ##### Kristie C. ### 8/10 Good #### Debbie W. 8 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyed our stay Very clean and comfortable place to stay. Loved the fact that we were able to take our small dog with us. Great kitchen stocked with everything we could possibly have needed during our stay. Would definitely return! ##### Debbie W. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### David C. 25 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely relaxing getaway Really enjoyed staying at this property. The beds were so comfortable and it was a great location. The shower needed some plumbing attention, but other than that everything was excellent. ##### David C. ### 8/10 Good #### Doug M. 8 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Maggie island rental Had a great time at this rental property, clean tidy and very comfortable, plenty of room for the dog to run around and close to the beach and restaurants.. ##### Doug M. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fiona G. 21 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous Perfect location and just lovely. Would stay there again. ##### Fiona G. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Adam B. 13 May 2019 #### Very clean and equipped with everything you could need. Great house and will book again, good yard for the dog, only a short walk to the beach. ##### Adam B. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Gitte N. 27 Aug 2018 #### Great little place. It had all we needed and plenty of space for the dogs to roam. Great holiday. Thanks. ##### Gitte N. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane W. 2 Aug 2018 #### Comfortable stylish home away from home This home was easy to settle into, and had everything we needed. Sitting down to FOXTEL at night was a bonus. Great location, we parked the car and used our bikes to get around. So easy and close to Horshoe Bay and shops. We would definitely choose to stay here again. ##### Jane W. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Learne A. 30 Sept 2017 #### Perfect! Suited our needs to a tee! Comfortable, relaxed and peaceful. ##### Learne A. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 4/10 Poor #### Peta T. 14 Apr 2017 #### You get what you pay for. The property is in a very quiet street with an array of wildlife, and a great yard for the dog. On arrival, there was no key, so we couldn't leave the house until the following morning. One aircon to cool an entire house. Uncomfortable beds, can not sit two people on the couch, small shower, and evidence of previous tenants or guests. It's ok for the price that you pay, but we'll be looking elsewhere next time we visit. ##### Peta T. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### diane p. 15 Oct 2016 #### IDLE DAYS Thoroughly enjoyed our stay there. The property was very adequate. Good enclosed yard for my dogs. ##### diane p. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### ALASTAIR P. 24 Sept 2016 #### Pet Friendly pre-fab house On the plus side, if you are travelling with pets, this place has fully enclosed yard with grass and good outdoor facilities (seating & bbq area) and is very pet friendly. The house itself is of basic design, cheaply furnished with very small bedrooms and soft saggy beds. The sofa is so uncomfortable, for example, you would not want to sit on it at all. However, it is just a few minutes to Horseshoe Bay with bars and cafes and all the outdoor activities. If you don't intend to spend much time indoors and are travelling with pets then you might want to consider this place but to be honest there are nicer and better value places on the island. ##### ALASTAIR P. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains MGallery Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Fairmont-Resort-Spa-Blue-Mountains.h522363.Hotel-Information) > > [The Carrington Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-The-Carrington-Hotel.h474003.Hotel-Information) > > [Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Karatta-Hotels-Kangaroo-Island-Wilderness-Retreat.h2041654.Hotel-Information) > > [By The Sea Port Douglas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Douglas-Hotels-By-The-Sea-Port-Douglas.h3024406.Hotel-Information) > > [Heritage Trail Lodge Margaret River](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Margaret-River-Hotels-Heritage-Trail-Lodge-Margaret-River.h9624427.Hotel-Information) > > [Rochester Riverside Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rochester-Hotels-Rochester-Riverside-Caravan-Park.h65341713.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Douglas-Hotels-Sheraton-Grand-Mirage-Resort.h8065.Hotel-Information) > > [Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Torquay-Hotels-Torquay-Foreshore-Caravan-Park.h6001296.Hotel-Information) > > [Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pokolbin-Hotels-Mercure-Resort-Hunter-Valley-Gardens.h1877968.Hotel-Information) > > [Mandalay Luxury Beachfront Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Douglas-Hotels-Mandalay-Luxury-Beachfront-Apartments.h2648804.Hotel-Information) > > [The Lost Camel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yulara-Hotels-The-Lost-Camel.h4805954.Hotel-Information) > > [Ozone Hotel Kangaroo Island](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kingscote-Hotels-Aurora-Ozone-Hotel.h2737459.Hotel-Information) > > [The Copa Cabana at Copacabana](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Copacabana-Hotels-The-Copa-Cabana-At-Copacabana.h33554165.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Business Bay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Business-Bay-Dubai-Hotels.0-n6142654-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Club Wyndham Airlie Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Club-Wyndham-Airlie-Beach.h2802992.Hotel-Information) > > [Bannisters Port Stephens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Soldiers-Point-Hotels-Bannisters-Port-Stephens.h27355893.Hotel-Information) > > [Exmouth Escape Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Exmouth-Hotels-Exmouth-Escape-Resort.h4032424.Hotel-Information) > > [Glamping at Truffle Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gretna-Hotels-Truffle-Lodge.h22239606.Hotel-Information) > > [RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Monkey-Mia-Hotels-RAC-Monkey-Mia-Dolphin-Resort.h2650828.Hotel-Information) > > [Royal Hideaway Playacar All Inclusive - Adults only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Playa-Del-Carmen-Hotels-Royal-Hideaway-Playacar-All-Inclusive-Adults-Only.h470879.Hotel-Information) > > [Wyndham Resort Torquay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Torquay-Hotels-Wyndham-Resort-Torquay.h1927122.Hotel-Information) > > [Coral Sea Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Coral-Sea-Marina-Resort.h1047180.Hotel-Information) > > [Heron Island Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Heron-Island-Hotels-Heron-Island-Resort.h1636471.Hotel-Information) > > [RAC Ningaloo Reef Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Coral-Bay-Hotels-Ningaloo-Reef-Resort.h4257765.Hotel-Information) > > [Lilianfels Resort & Spa - Blue Mountains](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Lilianfels-Resort-Spa-Blue-Mountains.h872.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Birmingham (BHX) to Sepang (KUL)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/bhx/kul/birmingham-to-kuala-lumpur) ### Activities > [Things to do in Kassandra](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kassandra.d180586.Travel-Guide-Activities)