Living Off Grid

Great Keppel Island

White sandy beaches, turquoise waters, encounters with marine life, spectacular corals, the Southern Barrier Reef - a destination for the whole year. An off grid island beach house that is traditional, but The Shell House has some little extras to compliment your stay and island experience.

'A year round Island on The Great Barrier Reef '

What a fantastic holiday at Keppel Island. Everyone together to celebrate Todds 60th bday. The Shell House is amazing

Michelle Willmott Kadwell

The Shell House

Take time ~ Find Space ~ Discover Nature

The Shell House provides fresh water inside the house and uses the latest in filtration systems to ensure it’s safety.

We have a beach shower for rinsing off sand & salt after the beach.

Use of Amenities

You are welcome to utilise equipment available at The Shell House such as beach equipment, kayaks, indoor & outdoor games etc, we just ask they are return cleaned to their storage after use.

Water - is determined by island rainfall so we appreciate your mindfulness to limit your water use.

BBQ  - We provide a clean BBQ. If you use the BBQ please ensure that it is cleaned before you leave. If we need to clean the BBQ then a $50 charge will be deducted from the security deposit for cleaning.

Smoking - Our property is non-smoking. Please also be mindful of discarding anything on gardens, beaches or bushland.

Please ensure that children are supervised at all times when using equipment.

For the Nature Lover

There are so many things to do

  • Hiking and casual trails
  • Boat charter and tours
  • Snorkelling and swimming
  • Wildlife in and out of the water
  • Long and short beach walks
  • Scuba Diving
  • Island transfers
  • Island picnics

Enjoy your stay, have fun