Title: Relaxing rainforest retreat with private creek access and stunning views - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Relaxing rainforest retreat with private creek access and stunning views Vacation home in Mount Charlton ## Photo gallery for Relaxing rainforest retreat with private creek access and stunning views ![Terrace/patio - Relaxing rainforest retreat with private creek access and stunning views (Mount Charlton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68850000/68849600/68849594/e72da390.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Miscellaneous - Relaxing rainforest retreat with private creek access and stunning views (Mount Charlton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68850000/68849600/68849594/04f285ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Relaxing rainforest retreat with private creek access and stunning views (Mount Charlton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68850000/68849600/68849594/fdf3ec50.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Aerial view - Relaxing rainforest retreat with private creek access and stunning views (Mount Charlton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68850000/68849600/68849594/84fed92b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Relaxing rainforest retreat with private creek access and stunning views (Mount Charlton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68850000/68849600/68849594/1184bdd5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled between Mackay and Airlie Beach, Shambahla Creek Cottage offers a serene escape into nature. Immerse yourself in the tranquil surroundings and allow the stress of everyday life to melt away. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Relaxing rainforest retreat with private creek access and stunning views Inspired by the surrounding gorgeous landscape, Shambahla Creek Cottage offers an authentic nature retreat. Nestled between Mackay and Airlie Beach, the tranquility you will experience at Shambahla is unparalleled and will leave you feeling refreshed and revitalised. ## Property amenities ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32710000/32702900/32702861/1429ffb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### "The Deck" - Grasstree Beach Shacks Grasstree Beach - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 31 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=32702861&PinnedHotelID=32702861&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108570000/108562100/108562081/ca53d1d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pinnacolo Farm Stay Pinnacle - 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Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Mount Charlton is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Eungella National Park and St Helens Gap Conservation Park. [Visit our Mount Charlton travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Mount-Charlton.dx553248634382431285) [View more Vacation homes in Mount Charlton](https://www.expedia.ca/Mount-Charlton-Private-Vacation-Homes.d553248634382431285-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-20.968094,148.69366&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:nm%7D%7EBkvpj%5B%3FS%3FM%3FQ%40O%3FO%40Q%40M%40S%40MBQ%40OBQ%40OBMBSBMBODMBSDMDODODMDODODMFODMFOFOFKFMFOHKFOHKFMHKHOHKHKHKJMHIHMJKJKJIHKJKJGLKJIJIJGLKJILGLELIJILGLELILELENELILENALELENELCNENALCNENCLANCN%3FNALCN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FNBN%40N%3FLBN%40NBLDNBN%40LDNBLDNDLDN%40LDLHLDLDLDLHLDLFLHLHLDJFLHJJLFJHJHJJJFJJJJJHJJHJJLHHHLJJHJHJHNFJHLHJFNFJHNFLFJDNFNFLDNFLDNDNDLDNDNBLDRBLBNBLDR%40LBNBP%40N%40PBL%3FR%40L%40P%40N%3FN%40P%3FL%3FR%3FP%3FLAR%3FLANAPAN%3FNCNAPANCPCNANEPCLCNCNENCNENENELENELGNENGNGLENGHGNINGJGNIJILGLILIJILKJIJIJKJIJKJKFKLKJKFKJKHKHMFKJMHKFMFMFMHMHMBMHMDMDMDMFMFO%40MDODMDOBMDO%40OBMDOBO%40MBO%3FO%40OBO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FMCOAO%3FOCMAOCOEMCOAOEMCOEMEMEOAMGMGOEMEMEMIMCMIKIMGMGMGKIMKKGKIKIMKKGKKIMKGKKKKIKIKKKIKIMIKIMIMGMIKGOIKGOGOGIGOGMEOGOEOEMEOEMEOEOEOCOEOCOCMCQCOAOCQAOCQAOAOAOAQ%3FOAM%3FS%3FM%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=221ZD-lapZuRopwf6JccQWzJipU=) Mount Charlton, QLD ### What's nearby - ![Finch Hatton Gorge waterfall - iPhone Xs max](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000380524/2245e2f7-e9bf-4019-9aad-382174725155.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Eungella National Park 20 min walk \- 1.6 km - ![Cape Hillsborough National Park featuring a sandy beach, a sunset and cuddly or friendly animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563668377/0c857e3e-5f26-4275-a292-ee3594499996.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cape Hillsborough National Park 49 min drive \- 49.1 km - St Helens Gap Conservation Park 7 min drive \- 4.8 km - Pioneer Valley 42 min drive \- 47.5 km - Seaforth Beach 50 min drive \- 49.8 km ### Getting around - Geeberga Station 25 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Relaxing rainforest retreat with private creek access and stunning views pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Relaxing rainforest retreat with private creek access and stunning views? ### What time is check-out at Relaxing rainforest retreat with private creek access and stunning views? ### Where is Relaxing rainforest retreat with private creek access and stunning views located? ## Have a question? 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