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Oskar's Rain Forest Retreat offers accommodations in Nelly Bay, just 0.9 mi from Nelly Bay Beach and a 2-minute walk from the National Park. Free WiFi is provided. The room features a balcony with a beautiful mountain and rainforest views. It also includes a TV, a private bathroom and a seating area where you can relax. Gourmet continental breakfast provisions provided along with a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine and chocolates are provided. Oskar's Rain Forest Retreat is serviced daily. Townsville is 7.5 mi from Oskar's Rain Forest Retreat, while Horseshoe Bay is 2.4 mi away. The nearest airport is Townsville Airport, 8.7 mi from Oskar's Rain Forest Retreat. There are a number of shops and restaurants within a 10-minute walk, and the local bus route is just 328 feet away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
10
High score for Nelly Bay
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    immaculate presentation. beautifully furnished, attention to detail. very comfy bed, excellent shower, gorgeous outdoor decking looking directly at rainforest. cockatoos looking straight back at you! lovely fridge style breakfasts too. the dawn...
  • Paulette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room is wonderful! We loved everything about it! So comfortable, and having the "jungle" right there was fabulous! The decor was perfect and the bed luxurious! We loved the birdlife and the occasional wallaby. Debbie is a superb hostess, and...
  • Joanne
    Australia Australia
    It was the perfect location for us. Private and quiet to rest and relax. Supplied breakfast was delicious.
  • Catherine
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful deck and rainforest backdrop! Bed very comfortable and Debbie is a really friendly and helpful host. Easy walk into Nelly Bay
  • Alicia
    Australia Australia
    Really friendly. Relaxing place. Loved sitting on the deck watching the birds. Feels wonderfully secluded.
  • Yasmin
    Australia Australia
    Thankyou Debbie for catering for our every need during our stay whilst also remaining uninvasive
  • Tee
    Australia Australia
    From the moment we arrived we felt like we had stepped into a secret piece of paradise ✨️ The room and bathroom were well designed and presented beautifully. Relaxing on the verandah with the wildlife and lush tropical gardens made for a perfect...
  • Jamie
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful location, host went above and beyond to prepare the room which was extremely homely and exceeded all expectations.
  • Rebecca
    Australia Australia
    This is the perfect little oasis from which to explore Magnetic Island and retreat back to your own little slice of rainforest. The attention to detail in every aspect of this accommodation, from lovely natural scented toiletries to local themed...
  • Stacey
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Stunning property set in the forest. You feel that you are tucked away in the rainforest but the town is so close by so it is the perfect location. Relaxing on the balcony listening to all of the wildlife is a very special experience. The host...

Host Info

9.6
9.6
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Oskar's Rainforest retreat offers a unique accommodation experience in an architecturally designed Queenslander with a large spacious bedroom , private large ensuite bathroom and expansive under cover deck area with outdoor dining area and lounge area. Over looking the rainforest garden we have created and hills of Nelly Bay. Situated in quiet convenient corner of Nelly Bay in Upper Gustav Creek. We have lived on the island for 28 years and know all the best places to visit and all the rest activities to recommend.
Situated in quiet area of Upper Gustav creek guests can enjoy bushwalking, we have a great variety of native bird and wildlife on our property and Oskar;s has a bird's eye view. We are 10 minutes walk to Nelly Bay beach and the breakwater is a top spot for fishing with Fish N and Fuel a five minute walk who have bicycles for hire, car hire and all your fishing gear plus great local knowledge of the best spots. Several restaurants, shops, supermarkets, bottle shops, our local pharmacy and local doctor are all a 10 to 15 minute walk from Oskar's or you can hop on bus, we are 100 metres from bus route, and, go and explore the other bays and beaches .
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Oskar's Rain Forest Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Adults only
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 10:30 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 not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardCash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

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

Please inform Oskar's Rain Forest Retreat 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.

FAQs about Oskar's Rain Forest Retreat

  • Oskar's Rain Forest Retreat offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • The prices at Oskar's Rain Forest Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Oskar's Rain Forest Retreat is 0.7 miles from the center of Nelly Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is 0.7 miles from Oskar's Rain Forest Retreat. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Oskar's Rain Forest Retreat include:

    • Studio
  • Check-in at Oskar's Rain Forest Retreat is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.