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The Captain's Manor On Cook 5 - Compact, affordable and just minutes to Alma Bay

Arcadia apartment with balcony

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Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, bed sheets
Property grounds
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Arcadia, QLD
  • Place, Magnetic Island National Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Alma Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Horseshoe Bay Markets
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Townsville, QLD (TSV)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Arcadia

Seaside stay .Within a 5-minute walk of this Arcadia apartment, you'll find Magnetic Island National Park and Alma Bay. Also, Alma Bay Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Horseshoe Bay Markets is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Magnetic Island National Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Alma Bay - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Alma Bay Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Horseshoe Bay Markets - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Queensland Country Bank Stadium - 36 min drive - 10.5 miles

Getting around

  • Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 150 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tiny Palm Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Granite - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ric's Woodfire Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rock Wallabies (Feeding) - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Dell' Isola - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Captain's Manor On Cook 5 - Compact, affordable and just minutes to Alma Bay

The Captain's Manor On Cook units are situated amongst tropical gardens in a quiet, no through street in Arcadia, only a few minute's walk to beautiful Alma Bay swimming beach.

Unit 5 is situated upstairs and has been recently refurbished. It offers a compact open plan kitchen, dining and lounge area. The main bedroom has a queen bed and air-conditioning and a ceiling fan whilst the second bedroom has 2 single beds and a ceiling fan only.

This budget unit features a communal BBQ area, a large gazebo with tables and seating and a swimming pool. There is also a communal laundry area.

Beautiful Alma Bay is a leisurely few minute's walk from the Captain's Manor where you will find a lovely sheltered and patrolled beach with BBQ's and a playground with plenty of shade.

You're in strolling distance to newsagent, the Arcadia Hotel, Alma Bay and a few minutes further on you will find Geoffrey Bay where you can swim, snorkel and feed the wallabies who have a colony amongst the rocks.

The Captain's Manor Units are perfect for a budget holiday for the individual, couple or family groups.
Please note however, Unit 6 is not suitable for very young children.

Linen is provided.

Property specific note :
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

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • 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 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 Captain's Manor On Cook 5 - Compact, affordable and just minutes to Alma Bay to the airport?

This apartment is 13.6 mi (150-min drive) away from the Townsville, QLD (TSV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Captain's Manor On Cook 5 - Compact, affordable and just minutes to Alma Bay have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is The Captain's Manor On Cook 5 - Compact, affordable and just minutes to Alma Bay to the beach?

This apartment is a short 5-minute walk from Alma Bay and 5-minute walk from Alma Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Captain's Manor On Cook 5 - Compact, affordable and just minutes to Alma Bay offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Captain's Manor On Cook 5 - Compact, affordable and just minutes to Alma Bay?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at The Captain's Manor On Cook 5 - Compact, affordable and just minutes to Alma Bay?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Captain's Manor On Cook 5 - Compact, affordable and just minutes to Alma Bay?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does The Captain's Manor On Cook 5 - Compact, affordable and just minutes to Alma Bay have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does The Captain's Manor On Cook 5 - Compact, affordable and just minutes to Alma Bay have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is The Captain's Manor On Cook 5 - Compact, affordable and just minutes to Alma Bay to downtown Arcadia?

This apartment is 0.3 mi away from Arcadia.

The Captain's Manor On Cook 5 - Compact, affordable and just minutes to Alma Bay Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The accommodation was like an older stile beach house. Perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Erasmia

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Property needs maintenance badly..beds were clean however...pretty serious stairs especially with the light not working at night...last minute booking... will not return to this place...
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025