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Whispering Palms offers a tranquil retreat within walking distance to Nelly Bay foreshore, shops, and restaurants. This spacious family home features air-conditioned bedrooms, landscaped gardens with a pool perfect for relaxing or lazing around.

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Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Whispering Palms, Nelly Bay

Great Family home located in a peaceful street within walking distance of Nelly Bay foreshore, shops, restaurants and cafes. This home offers 4 bedrooms with air-conditioning and 3 bathrooms, beautiful pool and landscaped gardens. A perfect location to base yourself while on the island.

Whispering Palms is the perfect getaway for a tropical holiday, within walking distance to the beach, bus stops, shops, cafes and restaurants this property puts you in a central location for your holiday on Magnetic Island.

Enjoy your days lazing by the pool or relaxing on the deck. This large family home offers 3 bedrooms with air-conditioning & 2 bathrooms in the main house and a self-contained pavilion with a private outdoor bathroom located off the rear deck. Whispering Palms will make you feel a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of life with its abundance of palms and bird life surrounding the property.

This self-contained home has all the comforts you will need for your stress-free stay.

Bedding Configuration
Main House
Bedroom 1: 1 x King Bed
Bedroom 2: 1 x Tri Bunk (Single on Top, Double on Bottom)
Bedroom 3: 1 x Single Bed, 1 x Trundle

Pool Pavillion
Bedroom 4: 1 x Queen Bed

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

Pool/Spa

  • Pool

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • 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

  • Garden

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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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 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.

About the area

Located in Nelly Bay, this holiday home is near the beach. National Trust Heritage Centre and Jezzine Barracks are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Horseshoe Bay Markets and Fairfield Central Shopping Centre. Maritime Museum of Townsville and Cultural Centre Townsville are also worth visiting. With scuba diving, fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Nelly Bay travel guide
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Nelly Bay, QLD

What's nearby

  • Magnetic Island Nelly bay, townsville, wide
    Nelly Bay Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Magnetic Island National Park
    Magnetic Island National Park
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Strand Beach
    The Strand Beach
    31 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Nelly Bay Habitat Reserve
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Massage on Magnetic
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Townsville, QLD (TSV)
    150 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tiny Palm Coffee
    6 min walk
  • Granite
    15 min walk
  • Ric's Woodfire Pizza
    5 min walk
  • The Palm House
    37 min drive
  • Shorehouse
    38 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Whispering Palms, Nelly Bay have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Whispering Palms, Nelly Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Whispering Palms, Nelly Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Whispering Palms, Nelly Bay?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whispering Palms, Nelly Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Whispering Palms, 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).

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Whispering Palms, Nelly Bay Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

8.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super easy check in and large spacious house with a beautiful garden and pool
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

We had a great time while staying at the property. We had everything we needed available while there, it was nice and clean with good facilities. I would suggest a BBQ would be a good addition to utilise the beautiful decking area, also wifi would be a bonus too. All around an excellent property
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Aaron M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Holiday

Loved the house and the location! Was a perfect family getaway and close to everything we needed. Only thing that would have made it even better was a bbq at the house to utilise on the amazing deck set up. Other than that it was an amazing stay thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

MARIE

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
House and pool were really good but ashame there was no BBQ. Was let down with the cleanliness of the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great holiday home

Great holiday home, clean, large open spaces, love the pool, great location...will not hesitate to rebook for any future visits
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Tina M.

Liked: Check-in, location

Relaxing location

Loved Magnetic Island
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family house

Was the perfect house for us with 3 generations - the extra pool house was great
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Phil C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

clean and comfortable family accommodation.

house was clean and comfortable for the family. Easy walk to and from most facilities.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice get away

Good for family gathering. Make sure you pack your incidentals as the property doesn’t have things like oil/ salt and pepper/ gladwrap.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family luxury

Fantastic , everything you need to feel like home amoungst the palms in paradise
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alistair M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well presented, in a great location. Property managers were great, in dealing with a few issues.

Lovely relaxing property. A BBQ would be great & some better lighting. However great property overall, the sunsets at Horseshoe Bay are amazing & food at SaltWater to die for.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corrie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Whispering Palms was ideal for us, a family holiday getaway with 5 adults and an 18month old child. Plenty of room for us all and room for the little one to run around safely. Having 3 bathrooms was also a plus. The pool and the lovely tropical gardens made up for the residential street location. The house was ideal for relaxing and was all we had hoped for. We ordered groceries online from local Foodworks and they delivered and waiting for us when we arrived. The local agent was always quick to respond and communication was excellent. Could only suggest one improvement and that would be screens on doors this was not a problem as we were there in autumn but I wondered how it might be in summer at the height of bug season.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

wayne b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very relaxing stay.

My wife and I had intentions of just relaxing on our stay on magnetic Island and that's exactly what we did, our watch went in the draw and stayed there. Our accommodation was very private, it had everything you needed, especially a great pool which we used every day, we strolled around the island and swam at horseshoe Bay drank coffee at the great Cafes the island has to offer and then come back to our pool and sit on the deck while listening to the birds sing. We would recommend our stay at whispering palms to everyone who wants to unwind and relax.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Temma B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house in a central location

Loved staying at the house. It had everything we needed to enjoy our time. Only disappointed in the bikes being in pieces and there were a few maintenance things to fix but overall the property is beautiful and was great for 3 couples and a child. Favourite part was the giant bathtub that looked out to the stars.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Ben P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

A little paradise getaway great for family and friends.

Almost 5star.....3 things that could boost the ratings. 1....Need lights in pool for hot Summer nights. 2....Need a portable BBQ on deck(although inside kitchen has everything you need for cooking) 3....Alot of landscape maintenance required. Lawns to be mowed and alot of fallen palm leaves and debris needed some attention. We found a tree snake (harmless) near the pool where my kids were swimming. We mowed the lawns ourself on arrival but needed a big skip bin for palm leaves. Otherwise 5star!!! we love the house itself!!!!....got everything you need for a holiday with friends and family, even the island has supermarkets and liquor stores.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Plenty of space

Initially a bit disappointed as property not as nice as photos and kitchen utensils not the best. However the property has plenty of space and beds comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Suzanne M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great space for large groups

We really enjoyed our stay at the property. It has a breezy feel to it and located on a quiet street. There is lots of room at this property for a larger groups. There is no backyard to play in for smaller children, however the size of the house made up for it. The map location of this property on Stayz is no where near where it is actually located, which was disappointing. The only issue was the air cons and the cushions need cleaning as they were dusty. Also, the pathway from the carport to the house needs to be level and needs a sensor light there. We liked how there were lots of bicycles and some fishing rods available to use. It has a great oven, washing machine, dryer and dishwasher. Plenty of utencils and cooking gear and beautiful gardens.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy with stay

House and amenities were clean and hygienic. Facilities were excellent. Only major drama was the pool area wasn’t very well lit, and could not find how to turn the pool light on if it was working.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Beautiful Oasis

Fantastic property. Beautifully landscaped and nestled in palm trees, the house is fantastic. Lots of open spaces, tastefully decorated, loads of kitchen utensils, comfortable beds, everything was absolutely perfect, and very well maintained. I would highly recommend...
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Matthew M.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024