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Just a 7-minute walk from Geoffrey Bay Beach and 0.6 miles from Alma Bay Beach, Magnetic Effect features accommodations in Arcadia with a garden. Guests can benefit from a patio and a barbecue. Whitfield Cove Beach is a 15-minute walk away and Magnetic Island National Park is 6.5 miles from the vacation home. This air-conditioned 3-bedroom vacation home comes with a dining area, a TV, a DVD player, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. Guests can take in the views of the garden from the balcony, which also has outdoor furniture. The accommodation is non-smoking. Magnetic Island Marina is 1.3 miles from the vacation home. The nearest airport is Townsville International Airport, 17 miles from Magnetic Effect.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

FREE parking!


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
Bedroom 3
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.5
High score for Arcadia

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Katherine
    Australia Australia
    Nice cosy house that suited our group. We had a koala come right up to the trees in front of the back verandah. Good size kitchen. Staff at reception were very helpful.

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Property info

Nestled in a peaceful street in Arcadia, surrounded by a well established gardens you will find "Magnetic Effect". This inviting 3 bedroom, timber home offers a tropical retreat for a great family holiday. This home features covered decks around the home offering you the perfect opportunity to appreciate tropical living. The design offers the opportunity to capture the cross breezes however when the tropical weather takes hold the split system air conditioning will make your stay even more enjoyable. From "Magnetic Effect" enjoy a stroll along the tree lined streets of Arcadia from Mirimar Crescent to Alma Bay. You will feel like you have stepped back to a time when the pace of daily life was more pleasant, less frantic and demanding and time slowed down. This 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home is designed with tropical living in mind so to capture the cross breeze however split system air-conditioning is ready to ensure your holiday is enjoyable even during summer months.

Area info

Amenities of Magnetic Effect
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking

Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Internet
No internet access available.

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom

  • Spa tub
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area

Media & Technology

  • DVD player
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Fan

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Garden

Outdoor & View

  • Garden view

Cleaning Services

  • Laundry

Miscellaneous

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

    House rules
    Magnetic Effect takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Cards accepted at this property
    American ExpressVisaMastercardCash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 8:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that this property does not have any policies, procedures or resources in place to accommodate the unique needs of school graduates during the annual ‘Schoolies Week’ period. It does not have adequate resources to engage qualified security personnel to guarantee the safety, comfort and convenience of school graduate guests during this period.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Magnetic Effect of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    This property is located in a residential area, and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

    Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    FAQs about Magnetic Effect

    • Yes, Magnetic Effect is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at Magnetic Effect may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Magnetic Effect can accommodate this group size:

      • 6 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Magnetic Effect offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • The nearest beach is 1,150 feet from Magnetic Effect. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Magnetic Effect has the following number of bedrooms:

        • 3 bedrooms

        For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

      • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Magnetic Effect on this page.

      • Magnetic Effect is 1,300 feet from the center of Arcadia. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Check-in at Magnetic Effect is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.