Marguerites on Magnetic

Marguerites on Magnetic is a half-acre tropical retreat at 5 Heath Street, Horseshoe Bay on Magnetic Island, made up of three luxury rentals: a two bedroom garden apartment, a self-contained one bedroom pool cabana, and a spacious Polynesian-inspired house. Guests consistently rate the pool area, the cabana, the location and the host.

A pet policy conflict you should check

This property appears in dog-friendly directories, but its own rental listings currently state the opposite: the Polynesian Cabana listing carries an explicit "No pets allowed" policy, and its pet-friendly FAQ answers "No, pets are not allowed at this property." That may be because the property doubles as a small wildlife haven, with resident chooks and wallabies regularly passing through the half acre. Before you book here with a dog, contact the host directly and get the current policy in writing; if the answer is still no, the directory listing has not caught up with the owners' rules.

Max: when a listing and a directory disagree, trust the people who hold the keys. One message to the host settles it.

The setup

Each rental is self-contained with its own entrance, and the pool sits in the tropical garden at the centre of the property. Horseshoe Bay, the island's longest swimming beach, is an easy walk, and the ferry terminal at Nelly Bay is a short drive or bus ride away.

If it is a no for dogs

On the mainland side of the crossing, BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks - Rowes Bay in Townsville takes dogs and makes a practical base for a day trip to the island, and Yongala Lodge by The Strand is another mainland option to ask. For coffee before the ferry, Vitti Cafe on Gregory is dog friendly.

Compare the rest on the dog friendly stays in Queensland page or the Magnetic Island destination guide.