The Shell House

Great Keppel Island

Description

The Shell House – Your Private Beachfront Paradise on Great Keppel Island! This beautifully restored 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom guest house offers the ultimate island getaway. Enjoy breathtaking ocean views, direct beach access and eco-friendly living with solar power and rainwater. A fully equipped kitchen, open-plan with numerous living areas, perfect for families and friends seeking an unforgettable escape. Explore pristine beaches, snorkel vibrant reefs and create lasting memories.

House Layout

1 King ensuite

3 x Queen ensuite

1 x Double bed

4 x Bathrooms in total

Fully equipped kitchen

Dining room/ Alfresco dining (BBQ)

Relaxing outdoor entertaining areas

2 x Porta cots (available at request)

Property Features

Dog friendly (please enquire with us)

Airconditioning throughout home

2 x moorings to keep personal vessels safe

Filtered rainwater throughout home safe for drinking

Dishwasher

Coffee machine (please bring your favourite beans)

BBQ area large flat plate BBQ

Firepit (seasonal) wood supplied

Ice machine (plenty of ice for cocktails and esky’s)

All inside linen provided

Starlink - Wi Fi large TV to stream your favourite sports/movies

Kayaks x 2

Board games, books, beach games etc

Cool cabana

Beach access wheelchair

Sun beds/hammocks

Instant coffee and some coffee beans

Teabags

Sugar

Cooking Oil

Salt/Pepper

Tomato/BBQ sauce

Hand wash and body wash

Caravan (enquire at extra cost)

Things to Bring

Beach towels

Aeroguard (bug spray)

Suncream

Favourite coffee beans and herbal teas

Extra shade for beach days

Snorkel and fishing gear

Seasonal Rate Information

High Season – min 5 nights $1650 pn (up to 10 persons)

20 Dec 2025 – 03 Jan 2025

03 Apr 2026 – 07 Apr 2026

23 Dec 2026 – 03 Jan 2027

25 Mar 2027 – 30 Mar 2027

School Holiday Season – min 5 nights $1400pn (up to 10 persons)

04 Jan 2026 – 26 Jan 2026

07 Apr 2026 – 19 Apr 2026

19 Sep 2026 – 05 Oct 2026

04 Jan 2027 – 26 Jan 2027

01 Apr 2027 – 11 Apr 2027

18 Sep 2027 – 04 Oct 2027

Long Weekend – Min 3nts $1400pn (up to 10 persons)

24 Apr 2026 – 27 Apr 2026

01 May 2026 – 04 May 2026

23 Apr 2027 – 26 Apr 2027

30 Apr 2027 – 03 May 2027

All other dates are $1200 pn (up to 10 persons)

Booking Terms & Rules

Check In 14:00

Check Out 10:00

Permission (small dogs only) must be specifically obtained from The Manager of The Shell House when booking for any pets you wish to bring. The abundant local wildlife including echidna, lizards, turtles and birdlife have priority in our garden and wander through our property.
Note: The Shell House is not fenced. Your pets are not permitted on furniture, beds or rugs.

We offer 2 complimentary moorings for your own boats which can be used at your own risk. The moorings are serviced, maintained and certified but you require your own insurance for your boat. Our insurance does not cover your boat. The moorings are tide and weather dependent and your boat’s details and the likely conditions during your stay need to be discussed with The Manager prior to use.

Should you need to cancel your booking and wish to rebook/postpone dates there is no cancellation fee up to 30 days prior to your arrival date or at The Manager’s discretion. Every effort will be made to accommodate new dates.
A refund of your deposit less a 10% fee will be made up to 60 days prior to your arrival.
A refund of your deposit less a 20% fee will be made up to 30 Days prior to your arrival. A refund of 50% of your total payment will be made up to 7 Days prior to your arrival.
No refund can be made inside 7 days prior to your arrival unless a replacement booking can be found.
If a replacement booking can be found we will refund in full.
Should a weather event prevent ferries from operating a full refund will apply.

Your booking will be held for 24hrs pending your payment of 50%. This can be made via direct deposit or credit card. The balance of payment is due at least 30 days prior to your arrival.