Title: Relaxing rainforest retreat with private creek access and stunning views 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 # Relaxing rainforest retreat with private creek access and stunning views Holiday home in Mount Charlton ## Photo gallery for Relaxing rainforest retreat with private creek access and stunning views ![Terrace/patio - Relaxing rainforest retreat with private creek access and stunning views (Mount Charlton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68850000/68849600/68849594/e72da390.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Relaxing rainforest retreat with private creek access and stunning views (Mount Charlton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68850000/68849600/68849594/fdf3ec50.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Aerial view - Relaxing rainforest retreat with private creek access and stunning views (Mount Charlton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68850000/68849600/68849594/84fed92b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Relaxing rainforest retreat with private creek access and stunning views (Mount Charlton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68850000/68849600/68849594/1184bdd5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Miscellaneous - Relaxing rainforest retreat with private creek access and stunning views (Mount Charlton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68850000/68849600/68849594/04f285ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled between Mackay and Airlie Beach, Shambahla Creek Cottage offers a serene escape into nature. Immerse yourself in the tranquil surroundings and allow the stress of everyday life to melt away. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities ## 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. ### Relaxing rainforest retreat with private creek access and stunning views Inspired by the surrounding gorgeous landscape, Shambahla Creek Cottage offers an authentic nature retreat. Nestled between Mackay and Airlie Beach, the tranquility you will experience at Shambahla is unparalleled and will leave you feeling refreshed and revitalised. ## Property amenities ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111930000/111922000/111921915/5d076178.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cloud Cottage Eungella - Family friendly in beautiful rainforest mountain town! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50 Note from host: Please contact for event information. 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-20.968094,148.69366&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:nm%7D%7EBkvpj%5B%3FS%3FM%3FQ%40O%3FO%40Q%40M%40S%40MBQ%40OBQ%40OBMBSBMBODMBSDMDODODMDODODMFODMFOFOFKFMFOHKFOHKFMHKHOHKHKHKJMHIHMJKJKJIHKJKJGLKJIJIJGLKJILGLELIJILGLELILELENELILENALELENELCNENALCNENCLANCN%3FNALCN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FNBN%40N%3FLBN%40NBLDNBN%40LDNBLDNDLDN%40LDLHLDLDLDLHLDLFLHLHLDJFLHJJLFJHJHJJJFJJJJJHJJHJJLHHHLJJHJHJHNFJHLHJFNFJHNFLFJDNFNFLDNFLDNDNDLDNDNBLDRBLBNBLDR%40LBNBP%40N%40PBL%3FR%40L%40P%40N%3FN%40P%3FL%3FR%3FP%3FLAR%3FLANAPAN%3FNCNAPANCPCNANEPCLCNCNENCNENENELENELGNENGNGLENGHGNINGJGNIJILGLILIJILKJIJIJKJIJKJKFKLKJKFKJKHKHMFKJMHKFMFMFMHMHMBMHMDMDMDMFMFO%40MDODMDOBMDO%40OBMDOBO%40MBO%3FO%40OBO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FMCOAO%3FOCMAOCOEMCOAOEMCOEMEMEOAMGMGOEMEMEMIMCMIKIMGMGMGKIMKKGKIKIMKKGKKIMKGKKKKIKIKKKIKIMIKIMIMGMIKGOIKGOGOGIGOGMEOGOEOEMEOEMEOEOEOCOEOCOCMCQCOAOCQAOCQAOAOAOAQ%3FOAM%3FS%3FM%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=221ZD-lapZuRopwf6JccQWzJipU=) Mount Charlton, QLD #### What's nearby - Eungella National Park \- 20 min walk \- 1.0 mile - St Helens Gap Conservation Park \- 7 min drive \- 3.0 miles - Pioneer Valley \- 42 min drive \- 29.5 miles - Cape Hillsborough National Park \- 49 min drive \- 30.5 miles - Seaforth Beach \- 50 min drive \- 31.0 miles #### Getting around - Geeberga Station - 25 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Relaxing rainforest retreat with private creek access and stunning views pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Relaxing rainforest retreat with private creek access and stunning views? ### What time is check-out at Relaxing rainforest retreat with private creek access and stunning views? ### Where is Relaxing rainforest retreat with private creek access and stunning views located? ## Have a question? 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