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The Butterfly House, beautiful home near the beach

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Outdoor dining
TV
TV
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

The Butterfly House, beautiful home near the beach

The Butterfly House has been beautifully decorated and appointed for a tropical island holiday. The main bedroom has a luxurious free standing bath and king size four post bed for a perfect romantic getaway. Fully air conditioned and lovely timber floors throughout plus a new bathroom. Room to relax with a second lounge area on lower level as well as covered outdoor area with BBQ and dining setting.

The home is in a wonderful position only 150 metres from the bus stop in a quiet street across from the Butterfly Forest Walk and a short stroll down to the beachfront. The home is fully fenced so you can bring along your four legged friend as well we have supplied a comfy bed and water bowl.

*3 bedrooms 2 king beds + 2 singles
*Fully air conditioned
*Full cooking facilities
*Laundry with washer and dryer
*Outdoor area with BBQ and seating
*Lovely elevated front veranda
*Daybed and lounge area to relax and enjoy a book or snooze
*New bathroom with walk-in shower recess and separate toilet
*Parties and functions not accepted

Property manager

Cindy Shafer

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fully-fenced

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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

Property is also known as

The Butterfly House is a Perfect Romantic
The Butterfly House, TOP NOTCH Horseshoe Bay
The Butterfly House, TOP NOTCH Private vacation home
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About the neighborhood

Map
HORSESHOE BAY, QLD

What's nearby

  • Magnetic Island National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Horseshoe Bay Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Magnetic Island Conservation Park 2 - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Radical Bay - 18 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Queensland Country Bank Stadium - 41 min drive - 20.3 km

Getting around

  • Townsville Station - 62 min drive
  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scallywags Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Adele's Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rock Wallabies - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪SOS - Stuffed on Seafood - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Boardwalk Restaurant and Bar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Butterfly House, beautiful home near the beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Butterfly House, beautiful home near the beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Butterfly House, beautiful home near the beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Butterfly House, beautiful home near the beach located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is steps from Magnetic Island National Park and Horseshoe Bay Lagoon Conservation Park. Horseshoe Bay Beach and Balding Bay are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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The Butterfly House, beautiful home near the beach Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Zoe G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great for a family holiday
We loved the butterfly house and enjoyed our stay. It was perfect for our family holiday.

10/10 Excellent

lynne t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I
I loved Butterfly it was more than expected charming and very clean a short walk to beach and my dog loved the garden would certainly come back again and I can highly recommend it
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A relaxing holiday in a great location
The house was just what we needed - relaxed and comfortable, with enough spaces for people to chill if they wanted. The beds were comfortable. Loved the bath in the main bedroom. The kitchen was suitably equipped for simple meals. The location was the best thing! We could walk to the beach, local cafes and short bush walks to secluded beaches. I would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, awesome house
We had a week at Butterfly tefly House and it was just lovely. Well appointed and a nice vibe to the place. Close to the beach and butterfly forest. Overall a great place. A second fridge would be handy for drinks as the one provided was a bit small. Thanks for a great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great value and private
For the location and space provided this is great value for money. We had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Lisa B.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness
You get what you pay for
Although comfortable, the house could do with a thorough clean. Mouse poo in bed side draws, musty cupboards ( I understand we live in the tropics) and a build up of dust on various surfaces. We also found the extremely uneven pavers a hazard for my elderly family members. Otherwise its a great location and secure yard for the dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lovely place to stay. Dog friendly.
we enjoyed our time at the butterfly house. very neat & clean. dog friendly was important to us. unfortunately the internet dropped in & out so much we had to stop using it. However we would definetly stay in this gorgeous place again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

NICOLA S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place will definitely be back
Very Comfy beds and everything we needed. Highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful butterfly house
We had a great and comfortable stay 3rd time we visit the island and this is exactly what we were looking for Host was great right from the start Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tania S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas Break 2020
Property was great. Loved being able to have our dogs stay with us but my only concerns were fence was no very secure and once the torrential rain started it was impossible to keep the outdoor area and laundry areas clean as the dirt from the yard just kept washing up and in. Some grass would help. White Oven dish is cracked and close to breaking. Smoke alarm was chirping as it needs a new battery so we left it off the wall and on the coffee table so you knew it needed replacing. Enjoyed our stay a nicely maintained property

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly
We rented the butterfly house for 2 nights with our dogs. It has 2 very nice king beds and a bath in one of the bedrooms. The dogs enjoyed exploring the yard and staying in the laundry area. They barked at Roos. We heard a koala mating at night but did not see any. Well located easy walk to horseshoe bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

Learne A.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location but the cleaner did a terrible job as the place was pretty dirty when we arrived.
Security of the house was questionable.

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend
Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G., Cairns QLD

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Butterfly House
Very charming holiday house, our family of 5 + dog had a wonderful weekend stay on Magnetic Island.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Graham C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The location and garden attracted the birds etc reinforced the beautiful tropical island feel
The only negative is that there was only one toilet and the second bathroom really was not a bathroom just a bath tub at the end of the large bedroom where as the promotion gave the impression t had two toilets and two full bath rooms

8/10 Good

Maria A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Big house pet friendly in a nice location !
Nice for a big family with pets !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lauren K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay
Loved the property, great location - even better that we could bring our dog 😃
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Monique S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are coming back
Out first time using an AirBnB and it won't be our last. A great little stay and we will be definitely coming back to the Butterfly House, mainly because my wife wants to steal the bath tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hope to return to Butterfly House
What a great location, house and weekend. Was sublime and hope to be back when the butterflies are in the rainforest, thank you x x
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jodie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great clean place, good location, nice & private
Property was lovely, suited family of 5, location was perfect (it’s up the north end of the island but since we hired a car this wasn’t a problem, island not that big so easy to pop back to house). Opposite butterflies (which were still out) and the koala park. Stinger net at horse shoe bay. Kids loved finding koalas in the bushwalk just a short stroll from the house

10/10 Excellent

Emma C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing!
We had a lovely two-night stay in the Butterfly House. Easy walk to the beach, nice and green, comfy beds, all-in-all a beautiful escape!

10/10 Excellent

sally d.

Beautiful
Our stay at Butterfly House was lovely beautiful spot the house was nice and clean, a lovely breeze would go though the house when you had the windows open, you couldn't of asked for a better spot, it was lovely I would definitely stay there again when I next visit Maggie Island
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Brenda and James s.

Comfortable cozy cottage in a great location.
We had a wonderful mini break with our dogs. Long walks down the beach, opposite a beautiful butterfly forest and just a short walk to restaurants and shops. So relaxing we stayed an extra night. Would have loved a vacuum cleaner to clean up after ourselves though and a hairdryer would have been nice, but other than that very well equipt. Thanks so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018