The Shell House

Take time ~ Find Space ~ Discover Nature

Relax on a true Island experience

Come and experience our charming old home in the most beautiful island location. We hope you find it as we do, full of character and comfort, inside and out.

Welcome to The Shell House

The Shell House dates back to the early 1960’s, originally a teahouse serving tea and scones, ice-cream and selling shells.

Whilst The Shell House has been transformed into a private beach house, we have preserved the remains of the shell collection.

Private Beach House

The historic Shell House is now welcoming guests


Our charming 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, private beach house is full of character and comfort inside and out. Staying at The Shell House is perfect for family and friends to enjoy all that Great Keppel has to offer whilst encountering the magic of the southern Barrier Reef.

Coming by your own boat?

Two moorings are available for paid guests boats.(t&c apply).

An off-grid nature experience

Relax in our enchanting garden on the beach, enjoy our museum collection of giant old shells and other island memories and experience the easy island life that is Great Keppel. It won't take long for you to take time, find space and discover nature.

Beautiful all year round.

Great Keppel Island has 17 white sandy beaches, turquoise, clean waters, an abundance of marine life and spectacular corals. The Southern Barrier Reef weather makes it an all year round destination and with nearly 1500 hectares to also explore via trails or nearby islands by boat,

we think it is the best island in Australia.

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