Nestled amongst the trees next to the National Park & seasonal creek

High amongst the trees next to the National Park, Samsara is a spacious, fully airconditioned 2 bedroom holiday home which is extremely private, yet close to all amenities. Samsara sleeps a maximum of 4 adults & 2 children. Prices are based on a maximum of 4 guests. Additional guests will incur an extra fee of $20.00 each/stay. TIERED PRICING APPLIES FOR STAYS LESS THAN A WEEK LOW STD HIGH Weekly $830 $870 $920 2-nights $160/n $160/n $165/n 3-4 nights $120/n $140/n $145/n 5-6 nights $110/n $130/n $135/n Note that Homeaway charge the guest a booking fee on top of these prices between 3% & 12% depending on the length of stay. There is a 4 night minimum stay for the Christmas/ New Year & Easter period. The house is unfenced so merges into the beauty of the park with impressive trees, granite boulders & a seasonal creek. Relax on the deck & watch the Island's wildlife. In the wet season the creek runs past the house so you have your own private spa with a rock pool 40 metres upstream. The Rainbow Lorikeets & Kookaburra's visit the deck every day & Koala's inhabit the trees at the rear of the house. As evening approaches, the Possums, Curlews & Wallabies emerge. Alma Bay (the island's best swimming beach) is only a 12 minute walk & has a shady lawn area & play park for children. Please note that Samsara is UNFENCED & surrounded by quite rocky terrain & does not have an outdoor play area for young children. The kitchen is well equipped & includes a large fridge, oven, convection cooktop & a pantry. Dining table seats 6 & lounge seating for 8. The lounge & dining area is very spacious with 6 large double glass sliding doors to admire the scenery. The doors are also screened to let the breezes through & keep out the insects & wildlife. The house is fully air-conditioned & also has pedestal fans. Bedrooms are upstairs on a large divided loft. Look closely at the bedroom photo's in case the lack of sound privacy is an issue, as the rooms are separated by slatted privacy screens. 1 Queen bed, 2 King singles & 2 singles, portacot There is additional bedding for the cooler months Bathroom also incorporates laundry with a large washing machine & dryer Separate toilet There are board games for all ages including a full size Chess set. There are books for all ages including a small but growing foreign language section. Gas BBQ & outdoor furniture provided on front & rear decks Parking for 2 cars under the house As the property is unfenced & due to the abundance of wildlife, Samsara is not suitable for pets. Property sleeps up to 6 guests. A restriction applies - no more than 2 adults / bedroom. There is a minimum 4 night stay from Christmas to New Year period & the Easter break. THE ISLAND Two thirds of Magnetic Island is National Park featuring huge stands of eucalyptus trees and abundant wildlife, including koalas, wallabies and varied birdlife. There are 23 beaches and bays some of which are readily accessible. There are nearly 25 km of walking tracks. Water sports include parasailing, sailing, windsurfing, snorkelling, diving, jetski tours, and fishing trips. Buses & taxi's meet every ferry & service all the major bays Cars, scooters & bicycles are available for hire. You can do an accredited diving course or just hire a snorkel & fins & explore the reef at Geoffrey, Arthur & Florence bays. Two sets of snorkelling gear & 2 fishing rods & a tackle box are available for guest use. There are day tours to the outer reef. Guided horse rides through Horseshoe Bay & on the beach Wednesday night there's the Toad races at Arcadia (more exciting than you would think), the Stage Door cabaret on Friday & Saturday night, Arcadia markets at the RSL on Friday, Sunday roast & quiz night at the RSL & many annual events such as the Jazz festival. The are great restaurants on the island. Book a table at the Barefoot Art Food & Wine at Horseshoe Bay to watch the amazing sunsets & view the work of the local artists. Visit the Friday night markets in Arcadia at the RSL & the Arcadia Hotel for local arts & crafts & food stalls, & the Horseshoe Bay weekend markets. Features Property Type:House Bedrooms:2 - sleeps max of 4 adults @ 2 children 1 x Queen, 2 King singles & 2 singles Well equipped kitchen Pantry Dining seats 6 Lounge seats 8 3 balconies with park views Bathroom:1 - with a view Separate toilet Gas Barbeque Outdoor furniture Air Conditioning Fully screened Linen supplied Non-smoking Digital TV, DVD & Stereo Clothes Dryer Washing Machine Iron Hair dryer 2 sets of snorkelling gear available Fishing rod & tackle box available Adjacent to National Park 10 minutes from well stocked convenience store with meat, fruit, bread & gourmet items. 12 minutes from the beach 5 minutes from bus stop Extremely private