Title: Blue on Cockle, Cockle Bay - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Blue on Cockle, Cockle Bay Beachfront vacation home in Picnic Bay with balcony ![TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28420000/28417300/28417206/688c1685.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28420000/28417300/28417206/f370d6ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28420000/28417300/28417206/5b692fc3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28420000/28417300/28417206/41e5cd03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28420000/28417300/28417206/78b8e823.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched on the edge of Cockle Bay, Blue on Cockle offers a serene island getaway with water views from every angle. Enjoy sunset vistas from the deck, relax in air-conditioned comfort inside or indulge in fishing and crabbing at your doorstep. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Parking available - Washer - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Blue on Cockle, Cockle Bay Located on the edge of Cockle Bay with water lapping at your door. Fishing, crabbing, peace and quiet! What more could anyone want when enjoying an island getaway. "Blue on Cockle" is perched on a rocky edge of peaceful Cockle Bay. Water views from every vantage point of this unique beach hut. Also included is a deck with sunset views to die for while cooking the daily catch on the barbie. If the tide isn't right enjoy air-conditioned comfort inside and wait for the tide to turn! Turn on the TV, read a book or rest up for a late night of fishing! Blue on Cockle has all you will need for your getaway, just bring your food, drinks, fishing rods and bait. Note: Access to the property can be more difficult on a high tide. Our Best of Magnetic team will be able to provide tide information to help plan your arrival time. Bedding Configuration Bedroom 1: 1 x Queen Bed Bedroom 2: 1 x Queen Bed Bedroom 3: 1 x Queen Bed, 1 x Set of Single Bunk Beds Property specific note : Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. Schoolies or School leavers will not be accepted. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Swimming nearby ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33549200/33549119/ff7d16f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ISLAND ADVENTURE HOLIDAY HOUSE Picnic Bay - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Blue Cockle Picnic Bay QLD House Blue Cockle QLD House Blue Cockle Picnic Bay QLD Blue Cockle QLD House Blue On Cockle, Cockle Picnic Blue on Cockle Picnic Bay QLD Blue on Cockle, Cockle Bay Picnic Bay Blue on Cockle, Cockle Bay Private vacation home Blue on Cockle, Cockle Bay Private vacation home Picnic Bay 62\_61 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-19.17751%2C146.83128&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=hLAhef0J7CxhFYdgGjCVlOACu2g=) Cockle Bay, QLD #### What's nearby - Magnetic Island National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Magnetic Island Golf Course - 16 min walk - 1.3 km - Horseshoe Bay Beach - 23 min drive - 12.8 km - Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal - 36 min drive - 15.6 km - The Strand Beach - 41 min drive - 19.2 km #### Getting around - Townsville Station - 65 min drive - Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 76 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Seagulls Restaurant - ‬43 min drive - ‪Terasu - ‬42 min drive - ‪The Bikini Tree Cafe - ‬9 min drive - ‪Ardo Rooftop Bar - ‬42 min drive - ‪Shorehouse - ‬44 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Blue on Cockle, Cockle Bay pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Blue on Cockle, Cockle Bay? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Blue on Cockle, Cockle Bay? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Blue on Cockle, Cockle Bay located? > Nestled on the beach, this Picnic Bay vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Magnetic Island National Park and Magnetic Island Golf Course. Picnic Bay Beach and Rocky Bay are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Blue on Cockle, Cockle Bay Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### Michelle T. Mar 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Michelle It was great ##### Michelle T. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Valerie C. Feb 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing & Fantastic Perfect spot to get away surrounded by water and perfect sunsets ##### Valerie C. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brad C. Aug 26, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise A unique experience with the water at our front door. Beautiful sunsets. Fabulous outdoor entertaining area and BBQ. ##### Brad C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stella E. Nov 16, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot! Great location, beautiful at high tide. Very rewarding experience! ##### Stella E. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Rhonda R. Sep 14, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Great little beach house! Great location and we had a great time during our week stay. Photos on website need to be updated as the house is really just a glorified beach shack that needs a fair bit of TLC but as long as that’s what you are after and love walking out the back door to go fishing you will have a blast! :) ##### Rhonda R. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim F. Oct 7, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ssshhhhhhhh Perfect seclusion ##### Tim F. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anonymous Mar 31, 2017 #### The Perfect Fishing Shack Absolutely perfect location ... views views views ... friendly rock wallabies ... the deck is the perfect location to relax (remember to keep an eye out for criters). It was like stepping back in time to a much more relaxed and less sophisticated Australia. We had full dry access all week except that a 3.05m high tide on the last day caused 3 inches of water at the bottom of the concrete stairs on the boulder and 3 to 4 inches of water across the narrow opening to the lagoon. Both could be stepped across without the need to get your feet wet. With tides below 3.05m we had completely dry access for the rest of the week. Well worth looking at tide charts before booking. Having said that I think it would be great to be there for a 4.1m tide. ##### Anonymous This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharna Aug 1, 2016 #### Best location! We couldn't be more happy with Blue on Cockle. The house is in the best position, you have waterviews from everywhere! Don't even have to leave the house to go fishing as you can fish right off the deck! The house was clean & tidy & everything we needed was there. We can't wait to come back again! Plus the staff at Best of Magnetic were awesome! Very friendly & welcoming! 10 out of 10 all round :-) ##### Sharna This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Rosie Mar 1, 2016 #### Seclusion If your idea of a holiday is seclusion, this is the place. It's not fancy, but had everything we required for a holiday. Thankful for the air-conditioning as very hot during summer afternoons. Not recommended for anyone with special accessibility needs. If you checkout during high tide, we recommend you utilise the sea kayak to transport your gear. It'll save a lot of trips back and forward to the car. ##### Rosie ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Bahia Hotel & Beach House](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Cabos-Hotels-Bahia-Hotel-Beach-House.h1140802.Hotel-Information) > > [Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Seattle-Hotels-Kimpton-Hotel-Monaco-Seattle.h62800.Hotel-Information) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Fiji](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Fiji-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d57-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains MGallery Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-Fairmont-Resort-Spa-Blue-Mountains.h522363.Hotel-Information) > > [Shearwater Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Shearwater-Hotels-Shearwater-Resort.h11114220.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Del Mare](https://www.expedia.ca/Sorrento-Hotels-Hotel-Del-Mare.h1115056.Hotel-Information) > > [The Venetian Resort Las Vegas](https://www.expedia.ca/Las-Vegas-Hotels-The-Venetian-Resort-Las-Vegas.h1443.Hotel-Information) > > [The Copa Cabana at Copacabana](https://www.expedia.ca/Copacabana-Hotels-The-Copa-Cabana-At-Copacabana.h33554165.Hotel-Information) > > [Augusta Lucilla Palace](https://www.expedia.ca/Rome-Hotels-Augusta-Lucilla-Palace.h2046331.Hotel-Information) > > [Whitefish Corporate Residence](https://www.expedia.ca/Whitefish-Hotels-Whitefish-Corporate-Residence.h53172794.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Edmonton](https://www.expedia.ca/Edmonton-Hotels.d180002.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [The Sebel Whitsundays Airlie Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-At-Blue-Horizon-Resort-Apartments.h2650727.Hotel-Information) > > [Bonnie Doon Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Bonnie-Doon-Hotels-Bonnie-Doon-Hotel.h20516057.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Budapest (BUD) to Edmonton (YEG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/bud/yeg/budapest-to-edmonton) > > [Flights from Lapu-Lapu (CEB) to Singapore (SIN)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ceb/sin/cebu-to-singapore) > > [Flights from Edmonton (YEG) to Ottawa (YOW)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yeg/yow/edmonton-to-ottawa) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Cancun (CUN)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/cun/toronto-to-cancun) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Cranbrook (YXC)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/yxc/vancouver-to-cranbrook) > > [Flights from Edmonton (YEG) to Salt Lake City (SLC)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yeg/slc/edmonton-to-salt-lake-city) > > [Flights from Amsterdam (AMS) to Edmonton (YEG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ams/yeg/amsterdam-to-edmonton) > > [British Airways Toronto (YYZ) to London (LHR) flights](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flight-routes/british-airways-from-pearson-intl-to-heathrow/ba/yyz/lhr) > > [Flair Airlines](https://www.expedia.ca/Flair-Airlines-Flights.cF8.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from North Syracuse (SYR) to New York (JFK)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/syr/jfk/syracuse-to-new-york) ### Packages > [Fallsview Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Fallsview-Casino-Fallsview.d6072507.Vacation-Attraction) > > [Dominican Republic](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/all-inclusive-vacations/50/Dominican-Republic) > > [Na Pali Coast State Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Na-Pali-Coast-State-Park-Hawaii.d6064979.Vacation-Attraction) > > [Playa del Carmen Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Playa-Del-Carmen.d601751.Destination-Travel-Guides) > > [Byward Market Square](https://www.expedia.ca/Byward-Market-Square-Downtown-Ottawa.d502203.Vacation-Attraction) > > [Banff Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Banff.d10550.Destination-Travel-Guides) ### General > [Visit Trinidad and Tobago](https://www.expedia.ca/Trinidad-And-Tobago.dx181)