Whitsunday Islands holiday villa rental, Keswick Island with walking, beach/lake nearby, balcony/terrace, rural retreat, DVD

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Keswick Island (villa)

Home description

This beautiful holiday home truly is a tropical paradise. It's on Keswick Island in the Great Barrier Reef off the north coast of Australia where you are surrounded by National Trust land. From your private wrap-around deck, you have spectacular views of Arthur Bay. It’s wonderful for families to explore the secrets of the island freely.

The lounge has a rattan sofa and chairs, TV/DVD and CD player. The dining table seats six. From the lounge there are sliding French doors leading onto the huge wraparound deck with unobstructed and spectacular views over Arthur Bay. From here you can relax in the hammock and watch the sunset each evening. There is a table and chairs on the deck and a gas barbeque for your enjoyment.

The Retreat is a well-equipped modern eco-home with renewable energy provided by solar power and rainwater harvesting. Access is only by private boat or a 15 minute flight to the small landing area where you will be met and whisked away from reality.

There are none of the trappings of modern life – no phone, no newspapers, no shops – but there is still plenty to do such as snorkelling, walking, fishing, swimming and simply lazing on the peaceful, deserted, white sandy beaches.There are mountains to explore, or if you really want to do nothing, you can relax on your secluded deck and take in the amazing scenery.

Spectacular views from your private deck	Modern, well equipped eco-home
Open plan, light and airy living area	Secluded, deserted white sandy beaches

To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/54121

The Queensland / Mackay region

Keswick Island is situated 32 kilometres off the tropical north Queensland city of Mackay and is the southern most island in the Whitsundays. The temperatures vary from 17 celsius to 24 celsius in winter (water temperature is a steady 20 celsius) and 24 celsius to 30 celsius in summer (water temperature is a steady 26 celsius).

Keswick Island is designated national park with a total area of 530 hectares or 1300 acres, having a majority of this dedicated as natural habitat. There are five deserted, pristine, white sandy beaches. Keswick Island offers divers a unique diving experience, there are very few places in the world where you can experience world class diving and a scenic flight rolled into one, and one of the few places in Australia where you have the potential to dive three wreck sites all from within half an hour of the island.

The sheltered bays of Keswick Island are home to colourful coral gardens and a myriad of tropical fish that rates amongst the best in the Great Barrier Reef. People who visit the island can walk off sandy shores to snorkel in their own coral garden. Being that the islands is mostly (80 per cent) National Parks, there are several walking treks that lead to secluded beaches with beautiful views along the way.

Whitsunday Islands / Keswick Island area

Diving including three wreck sites within half and hour of the island
Walking and exploring. The island is 80% National Park.
Snorkelling with tropical fish in the coral gardens
Fishing
Swimming
Five pristine deserted white sand beaches

How to get there

Access to Keswick Island is by private boat or 15 minute flight from Mackay on the mainland to the island's private landing strip. No private cars allowed on the island - only golf buggies.

All flights, international and domestic and to the island, and accommodation and tourist trips can be arranged through one of our partners upon request. Please email kimberley@propertyinvestorsroad.com or call 0844 669 1024 to discuss your requirements.

Activities near Whitsunday Islands

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The Retreat is a modern open plan home set in an amazing, secluded location on Keswick Island. It offers you a complete escape from the pressures of modern life and the chance to recharge as you get back to basics and explore the wonders of nature.

The lounge, dining room and kitchen are in an open plan area. The modern kitchen has all the appliances including fridge/freezer, gas stove and cooker, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave and breadmaker.

The lounge has a rattan sofa and chairs, TV/DVD and CD player. The dining table seats six. From the lounge there are sliding French doors leading onto the huge wraparound deck with unobstructed and spectacular views over Arthur Bay. From here you can relax in the hammock and watch the sunset each evening. There is a table and chairs on the deck and a gas barbeque for your enjoyment.

There is a double bedroom with fitted wardrobes that overlooks the beach. It has an en suite bathroom with shower, toilet and basin. The twin room has two single beds and fitted wardrobes. The children’s bedroom has a double bunk with single bunk underneath and shelving for storage.

There is a large family bathroom with bath, separate shower, sink and separate toilet.

Further details outdoors:
Access is by private boat or a 15 minute flight from Mackay in Queensland. You will be met at the small landing area and whisked away from reality by golf buggy to the Retreat. There are no shops, no cars, no phone and no newspapers on the island although the golf buggy is available for your use.

Flights can be arranged for you.

Buckets and spades and gas barbecue provided.

Further details

The Retreat is completely eco-friendly and runs off solar power and collected rainwater that is stored under the house in large tanks. This means that you need to be careful with the amount of electric and water you use each day and conserve these precious resources. Full instructions will be provided upon booking. However the house is very modern with all conveniences and appliances and provided you are not wasteful with the utilities, you will have no problem at all. The owners have six children and manage just fine.

As there are no shops, you will need to purchase your food and fly it over with you. You are usually charged for one extra seat on the plane. We can arrange a food order for you provided you contact us 14 days before your planned arrival.

There is a breadmaker and supplies are provided for baking your own bread each day. Another island resident has a small guesthouse and good quality, home cooked meals can be eaten there. General items of tea coffee sugar salt, flour for bread, toilet paper, soap and cleaning materials are all provided as is gas for cooking and petrol for the golf buggy.

Conditions

A refundable security deposit of £150 is required at the time of booking to cover any additional cleaning and breakages. This is returned within two weeks after the end of the rental period on satisfactory hand over.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	24 May 08	31 May 08	695£ 695	132132	132132	4 Nights
	31 May 08	7 Jun 08	695£ 695	132132	132132	4 Nights
	7 Jun 08	14 Jun 08	695£ 695	132132	132132	4 Nights
	14 Jun 08	21 Jun 08	695£ 695	132132	132132	4 Nights
	21 Jun 08	28 Jun 08	695£ 695	132132	132132	4 Nights
	28 Jun 08	5 Jul 08	695£ 695	132132	132132	4 Nights
	5 Jul 08	12 Jul 08	795£ 795	150150	150150	4 Nights
	12 Jul 08	19 Jul 08	795£ 795	150150	150150	4 Nights
	19 Jul 08	26 Jul 08	850£ 850	161161	161161	4 Nights
	26 Jul 08	2 Aug 08	850£ 850	161161	161161	4 Nights
	2 Aug 08	9 Aug 08	850£ 850	161161	161161	4 Nights
	9 Aug 08	16 Aug 08	850£ 850	161161	161161	4 Nights
	16 Aug 08	23 Aug 08	850£ 850	161161	161161	4 Nights
	23 Aug 08	30 Aug 08	850£ 850	161161	161161	4 Nights
	30 Aug 08	6 Sep 08	850£ 850	161161	161161	4 Nights
	6 Sep 08	13 Sep 08	795£ 795	150150	150150	4 Nights
	13 Sep 08	20 Sep 08	795£ 795	150150	150150	4 Nights
	20 Sep 08	27 Sep 08	795£ 795	150150	150150	4 Nights
	27 Sep 08	4 Oct 08	795£ 795	150150	150150	4 Nights
	4 Oct 08	11 Oct 08	795£ 795	150150	150150	4 Nights
	11 Oct 08	18 Oct 08	795£ 795	150150	150150	4 Nights
	18 Oct 08	25 Oct 08	795£ 795	150150	150150	4 Nights
	25 Oct 08	1 Nov 08	895£ 895	170170	170170	4 Nights
	1 Nov 08	8 Nov 08	895£ 895	170170	170170	4 Nights
	8 Nov 08	15 Nov 08	895£ 895	170170	170170	4 Nights
	15 Nov 08	22 Nov 08	895£ 895	170170	170170	4 Nights
	22 Nov 08	29 Nov 08	895£ 895	170170	170170	4 Nights
	29 Nov 08	6 Dec 08	995£ 995	189189	189189	4 Nights
	6 Dec 08	13 Dec 08	995£ 995	189189	189189	4 Nights
	13 Dec 08	20 Dec 08	1195£ 1,195	227227	227227	4 Nights
	20 Dec 08	27 Dec 08	1295£ 1,295	246246	246246	4 Nights
	27 Dec 08	3 Jan 09	1295£ 1,295	246246	246246	4 Nights
	3 Jan 09	10 Jan 09	1195£ 1,195	227227	227227	4 Nights
	10 Jan 09	17 Jan 09	1195£ 1,195	227227	227227	4 Nights
	17 Jan 09	24 Jan 09	1195£ 1,195	227227	227227	4 Nights
	24 Jan 09	31 Jan 09	1195£ 1,195	227227	227227	4 Nights
	31 Jan 09	7 Feb 09	1195£ 1,195	227227	227227	4 Nights
	7 Feb 09	14 Feb 09	1095£ 1,095	208208	208208	4 Nights
	14 Feb 09	21 Feb 09	1095£ 1,095	208208	208208	4 Nights
	21 Feb 09	28 Feb 09	1095£ 1,095	208208	208208	4 Nights
	28 Feb 09	7 Mar 09	1095£ 1,095	208208	208208	4 Nights
	7 Mar 09	14 Mar 09	995£ 995	189189	189189	4 Nights
	14 Mar 09	21 Mar 09	995£ 995	189189	189189	4 Nights
	21 Mar 09	28 Mar 09	995£ 995	189189	189189	4 Nights
	28 Mar 09	4 Apr 09	995£ 995	189189	189189	4 Nights
	4 Apr 09	11 Apr 09	995£ 995	189189	189189	4 Nights
	11 Apr 09	18 Apr 09	895£ 895	170170	170170	4 Nights
	18 Apr 09	25 Apr 09	895£ 895	170170	170170	4 Nights
	25 Apr 09	2 May 09	895£ 895	170170	170170	4 Nights
	2 May 09	9 May 09	895£ 895	170170	170170	4 Nights
	9 May 09	16 May 09	895£ 895	170170	170170	4 Nights
	16 May 09	23 May 09	695£ 695	132132	132132	4 Nights

The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.

We can accept payments by bank transfer or cheque in GBP.

Guestbook

“This is one of the most idyllic places on the planet. We suspended our lives for two weeks and immersed ourselves in the wonders of nature. So chilled we don’t want to leave.”
Stella, Ray and family

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Contact details for home 54121 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Kimberley Charman
Tel:	+44 (0)1525 877306
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