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The Little Bush Hut, Nelly Bay

Nelly Bay vacation home with balcony

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Outdoor dining
Interior
Exterior
1 bedroom, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Nelly Bay, QLD
  • Place, Magnetic Island National Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Massage on Magnetic
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Nelly Bay Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Townsville, QLD (TSV)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Nelly Bay

Seaside stay .Stay at this Nelly Bay vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Magnetic Island National Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Nelly Bay Beach. Massage on Magnetic and Nelly Bay Habitat Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Magnetic Island National Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Massage on Magnetic - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Nelly Bay Beach - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Nelly Bay Habitat Reserve - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Queensland Country Bank Stadium - 35 min drive - 9.6 miles

Getting around

  • Townsville Station - 61 min drive
  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tiny Palm Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Granite - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ric's Woodfire Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rock Wallabies (Feeding) - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Caffe Dell' Isola - ‬9 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.

The Little Bush Hut, Nelly Bay

Welcome to Little Bush Hut. A place where you can come to escape. Have breakfast with the birds and sundown drinks with the wallabies. Little Bush Hut demonstrates that good things do indeed come in small packages - making a very small indentation on the three and a half acres of native bush it is located on. A seasonal creek cuts through the property providing running water during the wet season. Whilst it may be a hut by name, you will most certainly not be roughing it!

Little Bush Hut is finished to a very high standard. Kitted out with stylish furnishings, lovely linens and quirky homewares. A small kitchen is equipped with a ceramic cooktop, a full size oven and a single dish drawer dishwasher. Wake your ideas up in the morning with the help of the Nespresso coffee machine.

A large scale sliding door is a feature of the open plan interior slide it one way to completely cover the kitchen or the other to separate the bedroom from the living area. Open up your louvered doors to expand your living space to include your front and rear decks. Take a relaxing bath in the external bathtub housed on the back deck or spend some time under the rain shower in the spacious and sleek bathroom. Little Bush Hut is perfect for couples who appreciate seclusion and luxury.

Enjoy the sensation of bush isolation whilst still being close to everything you may require. Walking distance to restaurants and bars for the fitter, more energetic folk amongst us, or a short stroll of around 200 metres to the bus stop if you would prefer. There are his and hers bicycles at your disposal too! Cycle out to gather supplies and retreat back to Little Bush Hut to hide away and enjoy the unique features of your temporary home.

Laze on the cow hide or perhaps recline on a banana lounge its your choice! Its laid back-bush-luxe at its best.

* Pet Friendly - Little Bush Hut welcomes you and your well behaved dogs there is a secure courtyard area for furry friends to be accommodated in. *

Bedding Configuration
Bedroom 1: 1 x Queen Bed

Property specific note :
A security camera has been installed for guests peace of mind. The camera only monitors driveway/front entrance/front of property area. Please contact us if you have any questions about this.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Schoolies or School leavers will not be accepted.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 indicated 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Little Bush Hut, Nelly Bay to the airport?

This vacation home is 15.4 mi (72-min drive) away from the Townsville, QLD (TSV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Little Bush Hut, Nelly Bay have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Little Bush Hut, Nelly Bay to the beach?

This vacation home is 1 mi (5-min drive) from Nelly Bay Beach and 2 mi (8-min drive) from Alma Bay. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Little Bush Hut, Nelly Bay offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Little Bush Hut, Nelly Bay?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Little Bush Hut, Nelly Bay?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Little Bush Hut, Nelly Bay?

This vacation home offers free self parking.

Does The Little Bush Hut, Nelly Bay have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Little Bush Hut, Nelly Bay have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Little Bush Hut, Nelly Bay to downtown Nelly Bay?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Nelly Bay.

The Little Bush Hut, Nelly Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carina P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful area. very secure for in the back. was quite away from the ferry so you'd possibly need a car. the driveway into the property was very dangerous. have reported that to the rental people.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

8/10 Good

barb l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Totally enjoyed the pet friendly nature of the place. Th only issue is the gaps in the fencing in the yard could allow small dogs to get out. This was not an issue with us but just an observation for recommendations for future guests.Loved the quiet & wildlife around the area. The front deck was perfect for relaxing in the afternoon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and well-appointed. Perfect for one. Walking distance to Nelly Bay and the bus pick-up shelter is close by.Lovely to wake up to the sound of birds.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

sav._.gaskell_

Liked: Cleanliness
the staff were lovely, the hut was cute and beautiful. the hut needed some dusting but other than that it was an incredible stay and i recommend to anyone looking for a place to stay for a couple days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Long weekend for pup

Charming
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for this California hiking couple

Perfect in so many ways. The location was enchanting. Cockatoos, wallabies, bush stone curlews, parrots all viewed from the front deck while having morning coffee. The bikes were such a special convenience to explore around Nelly Bay and even Arcadia and Picnic Bay if you don’t mind the hills. The kitchen was great, the bed was comfortable, and the shower was so nice after a long hiking day. A hiking trail to Horseshoe Bay and Fort Junction starts right down the street from the house, and a bus stop is a 3 min walk. Great access to everything you want to do on the island including the market. We did all the hikes, saw 2 koalas on the Fort Walk, spent a day relaxing at Arthurs Bay and we still weren’t ready to go home. A real gem. Yes, some bugs to be expected, but we expected that.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bush hit

This property was very easy to get to and very secluded. It had everything that we needed and it was a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

philip b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Little Bush Hut

Really enjoyed the stay, the accommodation was lovely a great private large block with heaps a space for our dogs to play. Would go back anytime 5 stars from me
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Serenity

This is the second time I have stayed in this exquisite space. This time it was with my dog. If ur looking for solitude and peace this is it. The creek was swimable and even waking to the drizzling rain was so relaxing. Is so much to do on the island that I won’t hesitate to visit again. The outdoor bath was so beautiful as well! 🙏
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoff C.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Little Bush Shack

The Little Beach Shack is lovely.. set in natural and very private surroundings. My husband and I enjoyed the peace, seclusion and watching the wildlife from our terrace. The Shack itself is very comfortable and extremely well equipped. The bed is comfortable and the furniture is also relaxing. A full sized fridge is always a good thing and the cooking facilities are very good. The inclusion of two bikes is a good idea for some people and the choice of two outdoor sitting areas (front and back) lovely. We hope to be back.😊
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute and cosy

We enjoyed our stay very much. Has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Quirky little place with lots of wildlife roaming around. Tucked away nicely but still very close to local cafes and shops
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Tracey F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Review

Beautiful place to stay. Peaceful and Private. Outdoor Tub was perfect for an afternoon timeout.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Escapism

Fabulous stay at ‘The Little Bush Hut’ decided to book a little Mother/Daughter stay plus one very happy small dog. It was so peaceful and extremely private. Short walk to Nelly Harbour. It was extremely easy and very comfortable and relaxing. I would definitely go back sometime. It had all the comforts of home and the outside bath is perfect and can fit a tall person! The little deck out the front was perfect for a lovely glass of wine accompanied by some music from the small speaker provided. Or just the sounds of the many cockatoos is fabulous to listen to!! Loved the whole experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute getaway

Beautiful quiet getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marina B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing stay at Little Bush Hut

We had a a really great stay here, it was so peaceful in the trees near the creek, with the dawn chorus of birds to wake up to. The bush hut was a great place to come back to at the end of a day exploring and beaching. Well located for getting about and we used the bikes every day. Comfortable bed. We had the best 10 days holiday ever!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyra H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nothing extra to add

Lovely
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing little piece of paradise

Great location, amazing facilities with lovely touches! Great that it is pet friendly! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020