The Ponderosa Holiday House
4.5
Excellent(27 Reviews)House in Florence Bay
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsPool, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this house rental
The Ponderosa is a purpose built home for those wanting to relax and enjoy their holiday on this beautiful tropical Island. With scenic rural views and a working horse ranch right next door, it offers the best of Magnetic Island s diversity between our National Parks and the entry to the Coral Sea.
This sandstone block home is fully air-conditioned and cool with wide shady verandas and polished tiles throughout. Tropical landscaping and gardens surround a sparkling and private inground pool with furniture to relax and entertain.
Best of all, the home is only minutes walk to Horseshoe Bay beach, shops, restaurants and hotel and is close to public transport and sporting facilities.
This home is also a pet friendly holiday home so your pets are not left out and can come along to enjoy a holiday as well.
Other features of the home include:
*3 large bedrooms with built-in-robes
*Large bathroom with corner bath/shower
*Ceiling fans throughout home
*Main and second bedroom have access to cool verandas
*TV, DVD and Stereo in spacious living area
*Well-equipped kitchen with s/s fridge and
microwave. Lots of crockery and plastic
glasses for pool entertaining
*Beautiful pool with spa and pool furniture
*BBQ and outdoor entertaining
*Full laundry facilities including dryer
*Fully fenced and private property
This sandstone block home is fully air-conditioned and cool with wide shady verandas and polished tiles throughout. Tropical landscaping and gardens surround a sparkling and private inground pool with furniture to relax and entertain.
Best of all, the home is only minutes walk to Horseshoe Bay beach, shops, restaurants and hotel and is close to public transport and sporting facilities.
This home is also a pet friendly holiday home so your pets are not left out and can come along to enjoy a holiday as well.
Other features of the home include:
*3 large bedrooms with built-in-robes
*Large bathroom with corner bath/shower
*Ceiling fans throughout home
*Main and second bedroom have access to cool verandas
*TV, DVD and Stereo in spacious living area
*Well-equipped kitchen with s/s fridge and
microwave. Lots of crockery and plastic
glasses for pool entertaining
*Beautiful pool with spa and pool furniture
*BBQ and outdoor entertaining
*Full laundry facilities including dryer
*Fully fenced and private property
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Map of Florence Bay
Reviews
4.5
Excellent(27 Reviews)4.5
Very efficient service and property had everything we needed for a great family holiday.
4.5
Returning family
We have been staying at Ponderosa for many years. The house is very pleasant and roomy for our family of five. Our dog comes along with us. The yard is a good size for him to explore. The house is well looked after and always very clean upon arrival. Cindy has always been fantastic to deal with and very helpful. Thank you once again.
4.5
Great house for a family with a dog looking for a beach getaway.
Tiled, easy to keep clean and good services with everything stated in the advertisment working well.
Yard is fenced and it is ideal for dogs.
4.5
Great simple beach house, dog friendly.
Great house for a family with a dog looking for a beach getaway.
Tiled, easy to keep clean and good services with everything stated in the advertisment working well.
Yard is fenced and it is ideal for dogs.
4.5
Dirty pool, aircon broken, and one roll of toilet paper
Very disappointed that the pool was dirty, was full of dirt and the water had white floated throughout, was clearly not cleaned. Had one roll of toilet paper and ran out first 12 hours at night without a shop close by, the aircon in one room was broken which made sleeping very hard, there was an ant nest in the bathroom, and the property managers sent us to the incorrect address and we knocked at a private residence house.
Overall, not impressed and would like partial refund for not being able to use the pool.
4.5
Great house and super fabulous property manager. Made our stay enjoyable. Will definitely return!!
4.5
Excellent
Great house and super fabulous property manager. Made our stay enjoyable. Will definitely return!!
4.5
great spot
We where happy with this little getaway would go back again.
4.5
So easy to book!!
4.5
Perfect family accommodation and pet friendly
So easy to book!!
4.5
Clean, tidy and a good location. Our dogs loved it also.
4.5
Thoroughly enjoyable
Clean, tidy and a good location. Our dogs loved it also.
4.5
Ponderosa is a perfect holiday house - comfortable, close to Horseshoe Beach and bus stop, great pool and simply an easy home to relax in.
4.5
Our 4th stay - we love this property
Ponderosa is a perfect holiday house - comfortable, close to Horseshoe Beach and bus stop, great pool and simply an easy home to relax in.
4.5
Most enjoyable stay at Ponderosa.
Our family of 5 (plus dog) have stayed in this house a couple of times. It is a very pleasant house with plenty of room for our 3 boys and a great yard for our dog. Cindy is the most helpful Property Manager and it is a pleasure to deal with Cindy. We will definitely return.
4.5
Ponderosa family holiday
The Ponderosa is a relaxed easy care house to stay in. Being pet friendly is fantastic, with a secure fence. The house is walking distance from the beach, and the skate park. No dishwasher does make it a little extra work for families, and a better shower and new mattresses would be great. However, as always, we appreciate being able to take our dogs, and to have a pool to swim in for the kids.
4.5
Great Location!
The house is in a beautiful location, short walk to Horseshoe Bay! We loved pool and fantastic out door furniture. Would definitely book this house again
4.5
Loved it my husband is in a wheelchair so was a bit difficult but over all we loved it
Very nice well kept
4.5
Great
Great place, nice and comfy for a stay on the island.
4.5
Great little family get away
Great property excellent location clean full amenities great weekend away with the family
4.5
Good location
Nice simple stay easy walking distance from horse shoe bay, koala village horse range(next door) and even fort walks.
4.5
Great location and all the facilities you need for an enjoyable stay. Just a few “rough edges”.
First trip to Magnetic Island and loved it. What a fantastic location and so happy to be able to take our dogs on holiday with us.
4.5
Great
Pet friendly
4.5
Great pet-friendly property within walking distance of everything
Aside from a few minor issues addressed promptly and enthusiastically by the property managers our stay was faultless and enjoyable. Had a great time with the pooch and would not hesitate to recommend this property for a fun and easy holiday.
4.5
Love this house!
This is our second time staying at the Ponderosa, for a good reason. The location is stunning in Horseshoe Bay, not too close that you can hear all the backpackers but close enough to walk to the beach.
The house itself has everything you need for a getaway - decent kitchen (although a better stove/pans would be great!), laundry facilities, spacious bedrooms, a verandah to watch the sunrise and a clean pool area. The best part for us - they accept dogs! The yard is fully enclosed so we could take him with us with a decent amount of space for him to play, can't get much better than that for canine lovers.
4.5
Good
Cooker was not very good, BBQ did not work, the house was lovely, excellent pool, lovely private gardens, within walking distance to Horseshoe bay, would definitely consider staying there again....also pet friendly
4.5
EXCELLENT FAMILY HOLIDAY HOME !
Thoroughly recommend "The Ponderosa" for families, particularly families with pets. "The Ponderosa" is a very clean, comfortable and well appointed holiday home. Well equipped kitchen, beautiful clean pool, great yard for pets and only approx. 1km from Horseshoe Bay beach.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Florence Bay?
The average price for a rental in Florence Bay is $260 per night. This rental is $31 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Ponderosa Holiday House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Ponderosa Holiday House. Enjoy the water!
Is The Ponderosa Holiday House pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at The Ponderosa Holiday House?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and parking.
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