Title: Rural Setting - Close to shops, Townsville Hospital and Riverway - 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 # Rural Setting - Close to shops, Townsville Hospital and Riverway Vacation home in Townsville with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Rural Setting - Close to shops, Townsville Hospital and Riverway ![Outdoor dining - Rural Setting - Close to shops, Townsville Hospital and Riverway (Gumlow)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101060000/101054100/101054007/cd58aee4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Rural Setting - Close to shops, Townsville Hospital and Riverway (Gumlow)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101060000/101054100/101054007/42950620.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Rural Setting - Close to shops, Townsville Hospital and Riverway (Gumlow)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101060000/101054100/101054007/63ebb0ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Rural Setting - Close to shops, Townsville Hospital and Riverway (Gumlow)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101060000/101054100/101054007/569f3397.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Rural Setting - Close to shops, Townsville Hospital and Riverway (Gumlow)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101060000/101054100/101054007/559dc193.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies You can look forward to a water park, a garden, and laundry facilities at Rural Setting - Close to shops, Townsville Hospital and Riverway. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - 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. ### Rural Setting - Close to shops, Townsville Hospital and Riverway No traffic noise, situated on 25 acres of natural bushland. Relax and soak in the nature or watch a beautiful sunrise from the outdoor patio. Fully air conditioned, screened, wi-fi, car port and tastefully styled. Fully fenced yard with electric front gate. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Area rugs in public areas - Front entrance ramp - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No elevator - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Garden - Grey water recycling system - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Living plant wall ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104320000/104319300/104319238/8b803a3c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Heart of Townsville Serenity Cranbrook - Washer - Air conditioning - Parking available - Microwave 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-07&endDate=2026-01-08&selected=104319238&PinnedHotelID=104319238&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28420000/28417800/28417793/ff619149.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blue on Blue Superior Studio Room 1241 Nelly Bay - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Parking included 6.0 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-07&endDate=2026-01-08&selected=28417793&PinnedHotelID=28417793&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117790000/117781000/117780957/8cda0ec9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Executive Home in Prime Annandale Location Annandale [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-07&endDate=2026-01-08&selected=117780957&PinnedHotelID=117780957&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28420000/28418200/28418101/4622d5d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Driftwood, Nobby Headland Picnic Bay - Ocean view - Washer - Dryer - Parking included 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-07&endDate=2026-01-08&selected=28418101&PinnedHotelID=28418101&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94610000/94609100/94609029/b5fc0b05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachside Palms Unit 2 Nelly Bay - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-07&endDate=2026-01-08&selected=94609029&PinnedHotelID=94609029&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32630000/32627400/32627326/b19397d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stretton Lane - close to airport Mount Louisa - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 8.0 Very good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-07&endDate=2026-01-08&selected=32627326&PinnedHotelID=32627326&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90860000/90850900/90850844/27e46d46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Beachfront location. 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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 This property does not have elevators ## 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-19.35244%2C146.70105&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=PyZenM27RFxJ_EyUxHBH5wBkm1g=) Gumlow, QLD #### What's nearby - Townsville Barra Fishing & Cable Ski Park \- 7 min drive \- 4.0 km - Riverway Lagoon \- 14 min drive \- 10.8 km - Tony Ireland Stadium \- 14 min drive \- 10.8 km - Willows Shopping Centre \- 14 min drive \- 10.8 km - James Cook University \- 15 min drive \- 12.3 km #### Getting around - Townsville Station - 27 min drive - Townsville, QLD (TSV) - 26 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Brothers Leagues Club Townsville - ‬12 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive - ‪The Coffee Club - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rural Setting - Close to shops, Townsville Hospital and Riverway pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Rural Setting - Close to shops, Townsville Hospital and Riverway? ### What time is check-out at Rural Setting - Close to shops, Townsville Hospital and Riverway? ### Where is Rural Setting - Close to shops, Townsville Hospital and Riverway located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Rural Setting - Close to shops, Townsville Hospital and Riverway Reviews ## Reviews ### 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) 10 - Excellent 13 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma and Jamie C. May 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic place with great amenities Great property, clean and tidy. Great amenities and well maintained. ##### Emma and Jamie C. Stayed 11 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Neale M. Dec 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent location and property Month long stay very comfortable ##### Neale M. Stayed 30 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tamara W. Jun 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Far enough away but close enough to everything Fantastic place to stay if you’re looking to stay out of town. Everything that you need for a comfortable extended stay. Will definitely stay again :) ##### Tamara W. Stayed 10 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sherilee T. Dec 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Totally recommend Totally recomend, very neat and tidy 2 bedroom home and host absolutely lovely people the property nice and peaceful and beautiful views of the mountains we have found our home away from home and will be back again. ##### Sherilee T. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary B. Jul 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Terrific Accommodation We really enjoyed coming back to holiday house. Very comfy & all the gear you'd need for any type of stay. Would definitely stay again & highly recommend. Thanks again ##### Gary B. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teresa O. Oct 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely home Perfect for our family of 4 (my 5 year old and 13 year old girls shared a bed) for 4 nights. Very lovely, modern home in country setting away from hustle and bustle, very relaxing. ##### Teresa O. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dave W. Mar 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Meeting my Grandson in Townsville Booked 4 night’s accommodation and cannot recommend this property highly enough. Immaculately clean, peaceful, but close enough to ammenities like Woolworths, Pub etc. This is the first time I have booked accommodation through Stayz, and the communication from Jackie was absolutely spot on. Thank you for everything. ##### Dave W. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Patrick C. Jul 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very clean property, excellent amenities, nice country setting. Occassional dog barking noises early morning and at night from knennels nearby.Would of benefited from a introductory folder which had information about how to use items - Internet, TV, washer, Stove etc..... - rather than guessing - and information about Townsville and places to see, things to do etc... ##### Patrick C. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Taila W. Mar 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing property & amazing hosts! What an absolutely beautiful home. Jackie and her husbands were sooo accommodating of our last minute changes, came down to help us with the wifi and were so incredibly lovely. The decor was beautiful, the home clean and spacious and comfortable. Can’t thank them enough for providing us with this beautiful place during a crappy time. ##### Taila W. Stayed 42 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica W. Sep 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had the most seemless stay at Jacquies 2 bedroom home. It was safe, beautiful and quiet. ##### Jessica W. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gaby W. Sep 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A beautiful oasis We ended up here after 2 cancellations, so was a bit further away to the city than we would of liked but we knew that when we booked. It was a beautiful property just out of town. Not very far from Woolies and a local shoppocentre. ##### Gaby W. Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie Jun 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Communication from booking agent the worst the owners were lovely no instructions sent ##### Stephanie Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotels in West Kelowna](https://www.expedia.ca/West-Kelowna-Hotels.d500523.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Belise Apartments](https://www.expedia.ca/Brisbane-Hotels-Belise-Apartments.h16643532.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast](https://www.expedia.ca/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Sheraton-Grand-Mirage-Resort.h11768.Hotel-Information) > > [Cheap Hotels in Canada](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Canada-Cheap-Hotels.0-0-d31-tCheapHotels.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Golf Hotels in Caribbean](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Caribbean-Golf-Hotel.0-0-d6022969-tGolfHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Brisbane Skytower by CLLIX](https://www.expedia.ca/Brisbane-Hotels-Arise-Brisbane-Skytower.h19178209.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Vancouver](https://www.expedia.ca/Vancouver-Hotels.d178315.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Manhattan](https://www.expedia.ca/Manhattan-New-York-Hotels.0-n129440-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Q1 Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Q1-Resort-Spa.h1859086.Hotel-Information) > > [Tangalooma Island Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Brisbane-Hotels-Tangalooma-Island-Resort.h2254989.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences](https://www.expedia.ca/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Hilton-Surfers-Paradise-Hotel-And-Residences.h4238660.Hotel-Information) > > [Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise](https://www.expedia.ca/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Peppers-Soul-Surfers-Paradise.h4619963.Hotel-Information) > > [Turtle Beach, a Tribute Portfolio™ All Inclusive Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Maxwell-Hotels-Turtle-Beach-By-Elegant-Hotels-All-Suite-All-Inclusive.h909523.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Collingwood](https://www.expedia.ca/Collingwood-Hotels.d11938.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Sea World Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Sea-World-Resort.h871443.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Victoria](https://www.expedia.ca/Victoria-Hotels.d4138.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Radisson Hotel Montreal Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Montreal-Hotels-Hotel-Montreal-Airport.h8053.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Heraklion (HER)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/her/toronto-to-heraklion) > > [Turkish Airlines](https://www.expedia.ca/Turkish-Airlines-Flights.cTK.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Mumbai (BOM)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/bom/toronto-to-mumbai) > > [Flights from Dubai (DXB) to Ahmedabad (AMD)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/dxb/amd/dubai-to-ahmedabad) > > [Flights from Goffs (YHZ) to Barcelona (BCN)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yhz/bcn/halifax-to-barcelona) > > [Flights from Edmonton (YEG) to San Antonio (SAT)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yeg/sat/edmonton-to-san-antonio) ### Cars ### Packages > [Cancun Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Cancun.d179995.Destination-Travel-Guides) > > [Greece Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Greece.d67.Destination-Travel-Guides) ### Vacation Rentals