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Dolphin Escape Holiday House

Horseshoe Bay vacation home with private pool

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A modern house with a swimming pool, surrounded by palm trees and a fenced patio area.
A wooden deck with a glass table and chairs, a pool, and lush tropical vegetation.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, a refrigerator, and a stove.
A spacious living area with a glass dining table, wicker sofas, and a ceiling fan.
A living room with a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, a TV, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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HORSESHOE BAY, QLD
  • Place, Horseshoe Bay Lagoon Conservation Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Horseshoe Bay Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Magnetic Island National Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Townsville, QLD (TSV)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Horseshoe Bay

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Horseshoe Bay vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Horseshoe Bay Lagoon Conservation Park and Horseshoe Bay Beach. Also, Magnetic Island National Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Magnetic Island Conservation Park 2 is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Horseshoe Bay Lagoon Conservation Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Horseshoe Bay Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Magnetic Island National Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Magnetic Island Conservation Park 2 - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Queensland Country Bank Stadium - 41 min drive - 14.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Granite - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Caffe Dell' Isola - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sandi's on Magnetic Island - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Rock Wallabies (Feeding) - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ric's Woodfire Pizza - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Dolphin Escape Holiday House

Stylish and modern beach home overlooking Horseshoe Bay lagoon and only a boardwalk stroll to the beach. Well designed and presented for your holiday accommodation needs. Three bedrooms, fully air-conditioned throughout plus a pool. Comfortable furniture and well equipped kitchen.

The large main bedroom has a queen bed, large robe and ensuited bathroom with shower, vanity and toilet. The 2nd bedroom has a king size bed, the 3rd bedroom has 2 large single beds.

*Wi-fi included
*Inground splash pool with sun beds in the pool area;
*Well equipped kitchen with dishwasher and large fridge;
*Fully air conditioned in bedrooms and living room + ceiling fans throughout;
*Polished bamboo flooring and tiled bathrooms;
*Full size bathtub in main bathroom with shower recess and separate toilet;
*Laundry with front-load washer and dryer;
*Mountain and sunset views;
*Single Carport and concrete drive;
*BBQ
*Sit and enjoy a relaxing spa in the pool.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Dolphin Escape Holiday House
Dolphin Escape, TOP NOTCH Horseshoe Bay
Dolphin Escape, TOP NOTCH Private vacation home
Dolphin Escape, TOP NOTCH Private vacation home Horseshoe Bay
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Dolphin Escape Holiday House to the airport?

This vacation home is 18.3 mi (73-min drive) away from the Townsville, QLD (TSV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Dolphin Escape Holiday House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Dolphin Escape Holiday House to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 9-minute walk from Horseshoe Bay Beach and 2 mi (9-min drive) from Arthur Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Dolphin Escape Holiday House offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Dolphin Escape Holiday House?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Dolphin Escape Holiday House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Dolphin Escape Holiday House?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Dolphin Escape Holiday House have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Dolphin Escape Holiday House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Dolphin Escape Holiday House to downtown Horseshoe Bay?

This vacation home is 0.9 mi away from Horseshoe Bay.

Dolphin Escape Holiday House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett and Casey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dolphin escape was an amazing get away. It had everything a family needing including a fully functioning kitchen and laundry and the pool was a hit, its just a short walk to Horseshoe Bay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our family of four with two boys and grandparents. Well situated for Horseshoe Bay cafes and also a skate park for the boys. Pool good for cooling off on the hot days. Can recommend.
Cooling off in the pool
Horseshoe Bay
Koalas in the park
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and spacious. It is in a terrific location minutes walk from Horseshoe Bay via a boardwalk through Horseshoe Lagoon (even though there was no water in there). The pool was an added bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Dolphin Escape

Lovely clean property in a great location
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin B.

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

Such a great place to stay!

We were a group of six and had an awesome time. The sun hits the balcony and pool perfectly. it was so nice to just chill out and jump in for a swim whenever we wanted. The house had everything we needed: plently of cookware in the kitchen, cleanliness, comfy beds, and air con in every room. Only thing to keep in mind is there’s no WiFi, and mobile reception was pretty much non-existent (even Telstra struggled). It’s also a bit of a walk to the bus stop, so I’d definitely recommend hiring a car if you’re not keen on walking to the bus. Also, make sure you stock up before you get to Horseshoe Bay — the local store didn’t have much when we were there (not even toilet paper!). Grab everything you need at IGA in Nelly Bay. All up, we had an amazing stay and would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerri B.

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

Relaxation plus!

Lovely house in beautiful gardens. Loved our time here. We had everything we needed and especially enjoyed the visits from a wallaby at the pool area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben R.

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

Great stay

Awesome
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

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

Peaceful location

Great little cottage, very roomy and comfortable. Had everything we needed and the neighbourhood was very quiet and peaceful. The A/C in the lounge room did not work however but wasn’t the end of the world. And would have been great to have Wi-FI available. All in all a great weekend getaway with family and will definitely stay again. Thanks so much to the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Heidi F.

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

Fabulous location

Easy walk to horseshoe bay, comfortable house with good kitchen amenities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Horseshoe Bay stay

We loved staying, with 4 children it was so nice to have our own space. The pool was a little smaller than expected but didn’t hinder our fun. Overall it was a great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great spot!

A lovely cottage, very clean and easy living.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Mumma's & Wife's Getaway

It was great to have Time Out with out our children or Hubbies for once... Just 4x Close FRIENDS in their 50's letting their hair down. Loved the House, very comfortable. A pillow case had bloid stains on it, pillow ok. AC in main BRm kept shorting out at the Switchbiard. - Fault there. Ladies were disappointed a little that there was no laundry piwer, unsure if we were to supply or not but we lived LOL. We topped up.the pool as was a little low, the lovely neighbor advised us of this. Very Thankful. We Tidied up, stripped the beds and left the key on dining table. Couldn't licate the laundry bag for linen tho. Apologies. Thank You very much for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig J.

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

Perfect for couples travelling together.

Well equipped house. Kitchen has everything needed to self cater. Property had three queen beds, making it ideal for couples travelling together. Inside is spacious and a great outdoor area with BBQ and Spa Pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Amazing location. Great facility

Would highly recommend this property
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANN G.

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

New year's stay

Thanks so much for our wonderful stay at Dolphin Escape. The house was very comfortable, the beds and linen first class and the house was well stocked. The only draw back was no wifi and inconsistent internet availability. Coverage in this area may be slightly compromised. Otherwise this was a lovely, quite place for a relaxing holiday
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley D.

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

50th Birthday

I would highly recommend this home,my partner and 3 adult children and grandson stayed from the 24th-27th May , we all were very impressed with the location and layout of this holiday home. We all had our own personal space if we needed it and it was only a short walk along the boardwalk to the beach and shops. Highly recommend it and will hopefully visit again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Archival

8/10 Good

Greta M.

Good family comfort

Great space inside. Very tidy. Peaceful. Kids loved the pool and the walk through the forest across the road. Only negative were the vertical blinds. Allowed too much light in from sun during the day and street lights at night. Had to hang up blankets as proper curtains in the bedrooms.
Archival

8/10 Good

Jacqu D.

Relaxing Property

A relaxing property located about 10min stroll to the beach and shops. Great pool area. Although the main lounge / dining is airconditioned there is no a/c in the bedrooms. The rental company initially gave us the wrong address which caused some confusion. Television and a/v was difficult to operate. Told rental company but no action taken. Overall a relaxing residence.
Archival

8/10 Good

Chris C.

Great property

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Dolphin Escape. Great pool, house is neat and very clean and well equipped. Boardwalk is ok during the day but I wouldn't use it at night. This makes the walk into Horsehoe Bay a little longer. We had a car for most of our stay so it wasn't a problem.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Renae W.

Lovely stay for young family

The property was simple and comfortable for our young family of 2 adults and 4 children. Comfortable beds and enjoyable beach toys for the children. Easy drive to Horseshoe bay / beach.