Title: Serene Place, Nelly Bay 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 # Serene Place, Nelly Bay Holiday home in Nelly Bay with balcony ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28420000/28418000/28417911/1eea65d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28420000/28418000/28417911/11bf1fe4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28420000/28418000/28417911/4d97e40f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28420000/28418000/28417911/09493ae0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28420000/28418000/28417911/78305e2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to this luxurious, private retreat with Asian-inspired decor and natural materials. Enjoy open indoor/outdoor living areas, a sparkling pool, and lush tropical gardens at your fingertips. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Serene Place, Nelly Bay A beautiful home incorporating natural materials and Asian influences with rich timbers, rattan and stone with open indoor/outdoor living areas and linked pavilions overlooking the sparkling pool. For a holiday made in heaven look no further than this luxurious, private and tranquil resort styled pavilion home. This is one of those lovely places that have a wonderful relaxed feeling and appear to create a sense of well being. The main pavilion is open plan and contains the main lounge zone, fully air conditioned with flat screen TV, study nook, a delightful well equipped kitchen and dining area that connects seamlessly to the fantastic outdoor lounge zone overlooking the sparkling inground pool, manicured lawn and lush colourful tropical gardens.Linked to the main pavilion and outdoor lounge by timber covered deck is 4 Balinese style pavilions. Pavilion 1 - 2nd Bedroom with queen bed , private lounge and TV Pavilion 2 - 3rd Bedroom with 2 single Beds, private lounge and TV Pavilion 3 - Main Bathroom and LaundryPavilion 4 - Master Bedroom with ensuite, private lounge and TV What a wonderful location to enjoy life with family and friends and melt everyday stresses away. This property is proudly managed by Best of Magnetic. Magnetic Island's professional holiday accommodation team. Bedding Configuration Bedroom 1: 1 x Queen Bed Bedroom 2: 1 x Queen Bed Bedroom 3: 2 x Single Beds 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 ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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 Serene Place Nelly Bay QLD House Serene Place QLD House Serene Place Nelly Bay QLD Serene Place QLD House Serene Place, Nelly Nelly Serene Place Nelly Bay QLD Serene Place, Nelly Bay Nelly Bay Serene Place, Nelly Bay Private vacation home Serene Place, Nelly Bay Private vacation home Nelly Bay 62\_136 ## About the area Located in Nelly Bay, this holiday home is near the beach. Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal and Massage on Magnetic are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nelly Bay Habitat Reserve and Magnetic Island National Park. 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. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property. [Visit our Nelly Bay travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nelly-Bay.dx6351561) [View more Holiday homes in Nelly Bay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nelly-Bay-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6351561-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-19.16164%2C146.84590&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0jvYSRyRwTeZhivtmtZP47sS4ZU=) Nelly Bay, QLD ### What's nearby - Magnetic Island National Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Nelly Bay Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Magnetic Island Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles - Horseshoe Bay Beach - 16 min drive - 6.1 miles - Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal - 29 min drive - 7.8 miles ### Getting around - Townsville Station - 55 min drive - Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 67 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Bikini Tree Cafe - ‬4 min drive - ‪Shorehouse - ‬38 min drive - ‪Granite - ‬15 min walk - ‪Rock Wallabies (Feeding) - ‬4 min drive - ‪Arcadia Hotel - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Serene Place, Nelly Bay pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Serene Place, Nelly Bay? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Serene Place, Nelly Bay? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Serene Place, Nelly Bay located? > Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Nelly Bay Habitat Reserve, Massage on Magnetic and Nelly Bay Beach. Magnetic Island National Park and Magnetic Island Golf Course 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 ## Serene Place, Nelly Bay Reviews 10 ### 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 8 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle M. 2 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Serenity Plus An amazing stay at Serene Place in Nelly Bay. Very quiet and private location with beautiful tropical gardens and an in ground pool. So relaxing and all amenities provided. Very clean and well kept. Thank you for an awesome stay! ##### Michelle M. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sally R. 26 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Accomodation Absolutely beautiful, spacious, clean and peaceful accommodation, within walking distance to the beach. We spent 6 nights here, we could have easily stayed another 6. Just perfect. ##### Sally R. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jess 24 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Jess Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darren R. 20 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Will come back for sure. ##### Darren R. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah I. 10 Jan 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Property The kitchen and living areas were roomy and were very well equipped. The deck also roomy and overlooked the pool and lovely gardens. The bedrooms were big and very private from each other. Everyone enjoyed the property. ##### Deborah I. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vicki 1 Dec 2018 #### Second stay!! This was our second stay and will definitely be back! Love it, has all you need and you feel like your miles away from everything while only half hour from home. ##### Vicki This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Belinda 1 Dec 2018 #### Beautiful serene space Spent an amazing five days in this peaceful part of the world. Love the little lounge areas in the bedrooms and lovely decor. The main living area needs an airconditioer as well though. ##### Belinda This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zoe 1 Apr 2018 #### Paradise in Paradise! Serene Place had everything and more! We travelled with extended family and there was something for everyone and we never felt like we were on top of each other. The outdoor dining and pool were both big hits! Highly recommend for anyone visiting Magnetic ##### Zoe ## 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) > > [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) > > [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) > > [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) > > [Mama Shelter Roma](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rome-Hotels-Mama-Shelter-Roma.h64593148.Hotel-Information) > > [The Copa Cabana at Copacabana](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Copacabana-Hotels-The-Copa-Cabana-At-Copacabana.h33554165.Hotel-Information) > > [TravelodgeUK Hotels in Brent Cross](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brent-Cross-London-Hotels-Travelodge-UK.0-n500525-0--bTravelodgeUK.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [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) > > [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) > > [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) > > [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 Houston (IAH) to London (LHR)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/iah/lhr/houston-to-london) > > [Flights from Chek Lap Kok (HKG) to Bangkok (BKK)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/hkg/bkk/hong-kong-to-bangkok) ### Cars > [Car hire in Wembley](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Wembley.d4253.Car-Hire-Guide) ### Activities > [Things to do in Dubai](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Dubai.d1079.Travel-Guide-Activities)