Vacation rentals in Alice River

Paradise by the river.

Relax and enjoy your stay in this stylish studio apartment overlooking the tranquil waters of Ross River. Surrounded by nature, this idyllic setting is the perfect space for a couple's retreat, business trip or holiday base. With the riverside path literally at your back door, you can choose a leisurely stroll or a fitness run. Close to Riverview Tavern, the university, hospital, shopping centres and Riverway swimming pools and library, this is the perfect location for your stay in Townsville.

Family home, away from home. Quiet 4BR/3BA.

Say goodbye to bathroom queues. This modern 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home is ideal for quiet work crews and families. Sleeps up to 8 guests with a large open living and dining area, fully equipped kitchen and a separate theatre room to relax after a busy day. Multiple living spaces and three full bathrooms make group stays easy. Best suited to quiet, respectful groups, not parties or events. Ideal for longer stays with fast Wi-Fi, comfortable beds and garage parking in a quiet neighbourhood.

Cockle Bay Beach House

🏖️ Beachfront Bliss on Cockle Bay, Magnetic Island Unwind in seclusion just steps from the sand at this private beachfront retreat. Enjoy ocean views, peace, and privacy - perfect for couples, families, or solo travellers to relax, reconnect, and soak up nature. Wake to the sound of waves and make the beach your front yard. 🐨 Stay & Support Local Koalas For every night booked, we donate $10 to the Magnetic Island Koala Hospital, helping care for the island’s beautiful koalas. 💛🌿

2BR Guest Suite • Pool + Gym • Near JCU & Hospital

Fully self-contained 2BR guest suite occupying entire front half of a single-storey home in Annandale, Townsville. 5 minutes from James Cook University and Townsville University Hospital. High ceilings, modern furnishings, private entrance, lounge, kitchenette, and a patio for your exclusive use. Aircon and laundry included. Ensuite bathroom accessed from Bedroom 1. Enjoy access to a shared pool, functional gym, outdoor BBQ, and fast Wi-Fi for a comfortable, relaxing stay.

Tropical Pool Retreat w 4BR 2BA & Parking

Relax, unwind and enjoy your own private pool at this welcoming 4-bedroom home in Kirwan. Designed for comfort and convenience, the property sleeps up to 7 guests and features bright open-plan living, a fully equipped kitchen, covered outdoor dining, and plenty of space to enjoy quality time together. Whether you're visiting Townsville for a family holiday, work trip, sporting event, or extended stay, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable and stress-free experience.

Kookaburra Cottage

Feel at ease in private, peaceful, natural surroundings. Best of both worlds - in the bush and only 5 mins to closest shops. 25mins from CBD. Plenty of room for trailers or caravans. 75meters from the main residence, and sharing a 20 acre property and garden with a border collie, wallabies, blue winged kookaburras, chooks, bees, cows and our family. Join Jess for Friday and Saturday morning yoga and coffee if you wish on the other side of the rainforest garden.

3102 Magnetic Island 🏝 Stunning Oceanfront Luxury

Wake up to stunning ocean and marina views as ferries pass your balcony—where nature meets adventure. Enjoy hiking, snorkelling, bushwalking, kayaking, golf, lawn bowls or even toad racing. See rock wallabies at your doorstep, soak in sunsets, and unwind with Townsville’s sparkling city lights. Free Wi-Fi & Netflix • 4 pools • Spa • Gym • 2-min walk to shops, cafés & supermarket 🌴 Perfect for couples, solo escapes or a relaxing tropical getaway 🌴

Gatehouse By The Gardens

Gatehouse by the Gardens is a private, fully self-contained apartment where you can arrive with just your suitcase; everything else awaits. Relax in the wet room style bathroom with rain and handheld showers, then enjoy your complimentary continental breakfast in the air-conditioned living space or on the private tropical deck with BBQ, generous seating and peaceful garden views. It’s the perfect base to rest, recharge and explore Townsville.

Naturally Keesing

The house opens up to the kitchen, dining and lounge room, and then out to a huge back patio with views down to the river, park and playground. Outdoor furniture and bbque are provided. The kitchen has everything required. There is a flat screen television and DVD player in the lounge room. All of this area is air conditioned. Laundry has a top load washing machine. A great relaxing house with tranquil surroundings and abundant wildlife.

NEW! Maggie A-frame hideaway

Maggie A-frame is a beautiful wooden A-frame house situated in Horseshoe Bay on tropical Magnetic Island. The island itself is within the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, easily located by a short ferry ride from Townsville, Queensland. Surrounded by palm trees and mango trees, Maggie A-frame houses five lucky guests – with a hammock and a private garden filled with birds and tropical plants.

Near JCU & Hospital

This is a delightful, compact, and functional self-contained unit in a convenient location to both James Cook University & Townsville Hospital. It is suited to travellers, professionals, academics, and students visiting these facilities. Extensive parkland with cycleways and scenic views along the Ross River is close by.

Dacha on Maggie #2 Opulent & Lavish Luxury

SLEEPS UP TO 13 PEOPLE! This brand new fully air-conditioned, Luxury entertainer has: - 4 bedrooms sleeps up to 8 Adults in King Beds (Hotel Quality). ALL KING BEDS HAVE A ZIPPER AND CAN BE SPLIT ON REQUEST - 1 Bunk Room sleeps up to 4 Dacha on Maggie is designed specifically for Larger groups and Families