Nestled in MacLeay Island, this lovely house for $288 per night is a fantastic option for your next vacation. This is the house that others dream about! This architecturally designed, absolute beachfront home is located at the island's most coveted sandy swimming beach. With a feel of luxury beach chic, it has a modern kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms, three spacious bedrooms, and inside and outside options for relaxing and dining. Villa Macleay is a spacious and sprawling home located on Coondooroopa Drive, Macleay Island. Set on a stunning northerly aspect, Villa Macleay takes full advantage of the expansive views of Moreton Bay, crisp summer breezes, and warm winter sun. We are located right beside Dalpura Park - the best sandy swimming beach on Macleay Island. From the deck, you look straight across to Coochiemudlo Island and view North Stradbroke island to the right and Redland Bay to the left. You can also see famous Peel Island on a clear day. Villa Macleay is architecturally designed to showcase the casual, light and airy indoor and outdoor living areas that provide a retreat for the whole family. Featuring impressive hardwood timber floors and tiled bathrooms, each space has been carefully considered to maximise the home's livability and luxury. You will spend most of your time on our expansive covered timber deck. Here, you can dine at our 8 seater table, relax on the sun lounges, or sit at the wraparound bar and enjoy a breakfast coffee or a sunset drink whilst you take in the bay views. Sunsets are spectacular! Enjoy high tide waves lapping our garden wall, stroll out at low tide to hunt for soldier crabs. Go swimming, explore the mangroves on the complimentary surf skis or throw a line in to catch some delicious fresh bream. If you are an avid birdwatcher, look out for Kookaburras, Curlews, Rainbow Lorikeets, Galahs, Pelicans, Sulphur Crested Cockatoos , and visiting seabirds from Siberia. If you're lucky, you'll even see Dolphins cruising through. View all this from the deck without even moving a muscle! For the more active, why not take a leisurely stroll up the road to Pat's Park. One of the highlights of the year is the very moving Anzac Day Dawn Service on April 25, held at Pat's Park. When it's time to retreat after a busy day relaxing or enjoying the water you have access to: 1. A master bedroom featuring a king size bed, ensuite and walk-in robe 2. A double bedroom featuring a queen size bed and built-in robes 3. A spacious share room featuring a queen size bed, a double bed and a single bed. Fitted out with every kitchen and laundry appliance that you could possibly need, luxury furnishings and high thread count sheets and towels, Villa Macleay has every requirement for a casually elegant and well deserved beach break. This premium quality beach house is destined to be much sought after by the discerning holiday maker. Villa Macleay establishes a new benchmark in luxury beach house style on Macleay Island - We are delighted to welcome you to our Paradise! Further details to enhance your experience at Villa Macleay Guest Access Guests will have access to two kayaks to explore the bay. Interaction with Guests We are based in Brisbane, Queensland. We are contactable 24 hours a day, via mobile phone or email. We will be at Villa Macleay on your arrival to welcome you. Other Things to Note Once you have finalised your booking, we will email you further information about our home, Macleay Island, and how to get the most out of your stay. Getting around The Neighbourhood Overview "Macleay Island is located 30km from Brisbane in the Moreton Bay Marine Park at the Southern end of Moreton Bay. Macleay Island is 6.5km long and 4km at its widest point. Macleay Island has several beaches and jetties for swimming and fishing, as well as a bowls club, golf course, and boat club. There is also an Arts Complex, two supermarkets, two bakeries, a doctor, pharmacy, pub and several cafe and takeaway eating options." Getting Around Macleay Island is one of four Islands located in the Southern Moreton Bay Islands Marine Park. To access Villa Macleay: 1. Bay Island Transit System (BITS) passenger ferry departs seven days a week regularly from Weinam Creek Marina, Banana Street, Redland Bay which is about a 45 minute car ride from Brisbane city. The trip to Macleay Island takes approx. 18 minutes. Once you have arrived at Macleay, the Island Taxi Service can meet any ferry. 2. If you wish to bring your car over, Stradbroke Ferries runs regularly seven days a week and connects Macleay Island to the other Bay Islands and to the mainland at Weinham Street, Redland Bay From Redland Bay, the Gold Coast is approx. 50 minutes away and Brisbane is approx. 45 minutes away. We can arrange a driver/tour guide to pick you up from Brisbane Airport or Coolangatta Airport on the Gold Coast, to drive you to the Ferry terminal to catch the passenger ferry. POA. We can also arrange for you to be picked up by our Tour Guide for a day trip if you wish, to explore Dream World, Movie World, Sea World, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Australia Zoo or any other Brisbane attractions.