Extremely clean and roomy are two of this properties best features, along with prime location on the best beach that Magnetic has to offer and there is few. We stayed 3 nights and didnt want to leave. The on site manager Margaret was very helpful and easy going. Huge flate screen tv with reception was also a plus, if you ever stayed in doors. Great pub 2 mins walk with good value & quality meals. Would reccomend to anyone.

We went to magnetic island and choose shaw on the shores as our accommodation. On arrival We were greeted by Margaret and she was lovely, friendly and very helpful. The apartment was spacious, clean and very practical. The location was awesome, the people were amazing and the restaurants in the main strip were good value and the service was excellent ESP at the marlin pub.
I would sincerely recommend magnetic island and Staying at shaws on the shore to everyone who wants a lovely relaxing holiday...we will return to Maggie....

Shaws is above a small supermarket (very expensive) across the road from a beautiful, long, sandy beach. There was a restaurant also beneath it that served fantastic baramundi burgers for around $18. The room was so spacious - bigger than 3 hotel rooms. It was fully self contained, including a separate laundry with washing machine/dryer. The kitchen had everything we needed. The lounge had a huge plasma TV and another in the bedroom. The bed was comfortable. The receptionist was helpful and attentive. The apartment had a balcony that connected the bedroom to the living area and overlooked the beach - bit enough to sun bake on a lounge chair. There is a large lawn area with a small swimming pool for guests only which is private and quiet. Despite the complex being full we did not see another guest. Whilst we never heard any noise from other guests, we did hear the toilet flush every time it was used in the apartment above. It was so loud and unfortunately the guests went to the toilet often through the night. After about 9 pm it was dead quiet outside. But the mornings were very noisy. At 7 am the garbage truck and council workers would arrive to clean. It was pointless trying to sleep. Some mornings there was also a refrigerated truck parked outside the shop, with its motor running, offloading goods. We mentioned the toilet problem to the receptionist who said she was unaware of the problem and would follow up.
Shaws was a fantastic location to explore Horseshoe Bay and spend time on the beach. The walk to Baldy Bay (the nudist beach) was tricky as part of the walk is clambering over boulders and rocks but worth the effort. The beach was almost deserted.
There is a large supermarket at the ferry terminal but it too is very expensive. If you can bring food with you and supplement with restaurant food. Really nice coffee shop called Nourish at Horseshoe Bay that has great breakfasts and lunches.
Magnetic Island is absolutely beautiful and if you are early risers then Shaws is a great place to stay and enjoy your holiday.

We stayed at a 2 bedroom on the top level, and boy was it spacious for 3 persons! There would be enough room and furniture (and a very large screen TV) to throw a party for a whole crowd, but why would you - Horseshoe Bay is on your doorstep and can provide all the entertainment you need!