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Nelly Bay vacation rentals start at G$14,661 GYD per night before taxes and fees

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Vacation rentals with a pool
50 properties feature pools

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
10 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
60 of Nelly Bay vacation rentals include wi-fi access

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Guests love Kitchen, Wifi, and Pool across Nelly Bay rentals

4.8 Average rating
Nelly Bay stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!
Top-rated family-friendly rentals in Nelly Bay
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Tropical island views of the beautiful Coral Sea
The penthouse corner apartment faces the beautiful Coral Sea with ocean views. Personally decorated with top quality furnishings, it's located in the Mercure Resort, Nelly Bay, where you'll have access to gyms & 4 pools. There is no BBQ on balcony, but there are 3 BBQ's in the resort. A 5 min walk from the ferry terminal, IGA, Bottle-o and local bus stop to access beaches & bays, or hire an island car to explore this beautiful unspoilt island paradise. Installed with fast WIFI & Netflix.

Marina View Nelly Bay Magnetic Island
Your home away from home during your stay on Maggie is lovely "Marina View" a studio style apartment with a comfy Sealy King bed, bathroom with everything you need, coffee Pod machine, toaster & microwave, living area with TV and DVD and a private terrace with sensational views of the marina and our fantastic sunsets. Please note this is a resort studio style unit & the above is the only cooking amenity but you have BBQ’s & restaurant nearby and cafes within walking distance. Relax and enjoy!

Absolutely Lovely Waterfront Apartment 333
Forget your worries in this spacious and serene space, with absolutely stunning views of the marina and out to sea, enjoy the sea breeze sipping sparkling wine on your amazing balcony. Enjoy the use of the 5-Star Blue on Blue Resort at Magnetic Island, the resort facilities includes the 2 pools, a lagoon-style pool, and a more relaxed smaller pool. The apartment has been updated with new furniture & fittings, this deluxe 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment sleeps 6 people, 1 King & 2 Queen beds.

Island Cottages
New fully equipped 2 bedroom house a block away from Nelly Bay beach on tropical Magnetic Island. Can be rented as a 1 bedroom (2nd bedroom will be locked if booked for 2 pax) or 2 bedroom house. Great central location, less than a minute walk to the beach, grocery store, pharmacy, clinic, playground and bottle shop. Couple minutes to cafes, restaurants, souvenir shops, bakery and bank. There is a queen size bed in one room and two singles in the other which zip together to make a queen bed.

The Footbridge Garden Studio
The Footbridge is a one bedroom studio on the doorstep of beautiful Horseshoe Bay. Adult guests, whether your a single or couple , will enjoy a private courtyard and own pool. A queen size bed with attached en suite. Not suitable for infants and children. A brief walk ,160 steps, to great cafes, restaurants, beach, and bush walks. Enjoy beautiful beach side sunsets and the magic of the famous Magnetic island Butterfly park at your back door The Footbridge studio is the perfect getaway.

Nelly Bay Apartment with Magnesium Pool
Ground floor apartment, owners live upstairs. Friendly dog resides on the property. 2 bedrooms. 1 x queen bed, 1 x double bed. Patio, bbq and pool area all for guests. Lush tropical environment, shady trees, Magnesium pool. Close to bush-walking tracks, bus stops, 3-5 minutes walk to beach and shops. 8 minutes walk to ferry terminal. So close to all amenities but surrounded by trees, birds, wallabies, koalas. With the creek across the road you feel like you're in a tropical rainforest.

Island Romance or Family & Pool
Looking for a newly renovated tropical romance with room to move or bring the whole family to this entire apartment with lots of room next to Nelly Bay Marina. A combined swimming and lap pool, banana lounges, view over foreshore park, master ensuite spa bath, and a great cafe across the road what more could you want? Lots of light and 2.5 bathrooms, you can enjoy everything a tropical island has to offer in style. Two balconies extend the living area outside. 6 min walk to ferry.

Luxury 180°Ocean View 2bedroom Unit+Rock wallabies
Absolute waterfront unit few mins walk from Ferry+Bus. Ground floor, fully Air-con 2 bedroom (1xKing +2 King Singles), 2.5 bathrooms. Uninterrupted ocean views from living areas & bedrooms. Patio with a 6-seat table & gate to infinity pool and ocean-facing lawn frequented by rock wallabies. Main bedroom has own patio. Separate laundry with washing machine & clothes dryer. Starlink WiFi. Smart TV in lounge & main bedroom. Additional inflatable KS with linen available on request.

Private self contained 1 bedroom unit.
Located on a no through road amidst tropical palms is our fully self contained 1 bedroom unit on the ground floor of our home. Surrounded by native bush and wildlife you get to experience the real Maggie just 1.5km from the ferry terminal and a 3 minute walk to the bus stop. Fully air conditioned or enjoy the fresh air and wildlife sounds by utilizing the ceiling fans throughout. Share our large private pool with gorgeous tropical surrounds. Off street parking is available.

Luxury Waterfront Penthouse Blue on Blue Resort
LUXURY WATERFRONT PENTHOUSE Most spacious and well appointed in resort. Away from the noise of the lagoon! Intimate pool beside apartment 300 Sqm (most 3 bedroom 147 Sqm) Huge open living areas, wrap around balcony, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms Supermarket, ferry, bus on door step 4 Bedroom 3 Bathrooms

NEW! Maggie A-frame hideaway
Maggie A-frame is a beautiful wooden A-frame house situated in Horseshoe Bay on tropical Magnetic Island. The island itself is within the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, easily located by a short ferry ride from Townsville, Queensland. Surrounded by palm trees and mango trees, Maggie A-frame houses five lucky guests – with a hammock and a private garden filled with birds and tropical plants.

Mandalay Pavilion
Tranquil, private and built for the tropics, Mandalay Pavilion is located within walking distance of the Nelly Bay foreshore, ferry terminal, shops, restaurants and cafes. Architecturally designed to capture light and breezes this self-contained pavilion set in lush gardens is the ideal space to retreat to on your Magnetic Island getaway.
Popular amenities for Nelly Bay family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

Beachfront Luxury on The Strand w Pool & Views

Two Bedroom Apartment With Stunning Views

Tropical Oasis in North Queensland

Bokissa Cabin (at Club Nautique)

Modern house with pool near Strand!

NEW! Luxury beach front apartment in Nelly Bay.

Luxury Bright Point Escape | Ocean Views + 4 Pools

Beachside Apartment 16
Family- and pet-friendly home rentals

Island Family Getaway @ Arcadia BIRD LOVERS ENJOY

2 min walk to beach

Kali's Guesthouse- 2BDR by the garden

Rufino's Retreat

Magnetic Island The Reel Island Retreat

Architecturally designed retreat - Horseshoe Bay

Dandaloo Holiday House

2BR Guest Suite • Pool + Gym • Near JCU & Hospital
Family-friendly home rentals with a pool

ISLAND ADVENTURE HOLIDAY HOUSE

TREETOPS YOUR ISLAND HOME

Ocean Views + Pool

The Pineapple Packing Shed

Light-filled 1-bed Apartment up in the Palm Trees

Marguerites on Magnetic Pool Cabana

Water Views Deluxe

Best Views Deluxe
When is the best time to visit Nelly Bay?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | G$41,471 GYD | G$41,261 GYD | G$43,984 GYD | G$47,754 GYD | G$48,801 GYD | G$50,686 GYD | G$40,633 GYD | G$40,214 GYD | G$40,842 GYD | G$34,349 GYD | G$37,072 GYD | G$47,963 GYD |
| Avg. temp | 28°C | 28°C | 27°C | 26°C | 23°C | 21°C | 20°C | 21°C | 23°C | 26°C | 27°C | 28°C |
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