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Usnea, A Nature, Art and Accommodation Space
Usnea, our Nature, Art and Accommodation Space, is situated on the Evelyn Tablelands, Tropical North Qld. Here a fully self-contained one bedroom cottage in upland rainforest is surrounded by natural and established gardens, and at 1,160m provides a cool summer and cosy winter retreat. Uniquely the cottage integrates art within and outside. Contemplation, inspiration, privacy and comfort, are all to be experienced, along with exploring our forest and local environmental and historical features.

Beach House Hideaway, POOL FRONT, walk to beach!
Retreat to a little piece of paradise, with a large pool at your doorstep, and the beach a quick stroll away. Close to Palm Cove and 30 min drive to the city. In our tropical garden, the beach themed guest house has all the comforts of home. Spacious, air conditioned, with kitchen, bbq, and pool side furniture. Free wifi + Netflix. Our house is across the garden. So at hand for local tips or anything you may need. Come and stay, we’d love to share our little piece of paradise with you!

Bay View Hydeaway Bay
Welcome to paradise, Bay View at Hydeaway Bay. This gorgeous home has spectacular views overlooking Hydeaway Bay. From the moment you park your vehicle, ocean views, sounds of the waves and fresh sea breezes await you. This modern architecturally designed home is wheel chair friendly and boasts a large entertainers deck, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom & spacious chef’s kitchen with fabulous ocean views from every room. Located directly across from the beach, Bay View is the perfect Whitsunday escape.

Botanic Retreat two streets from Cairns Esplanade
Welcome to Lily Pad Inn, a beautifully furnished tropical holiday hideaway near the top end of Cairns City Esplanade. This secluded property is set amongst your own botanic garden, with fish ponds, turtles & wildlife abound. The master bedroom, bathroom & private courtyard are completely your own & accompanied by a fully secure iron gate entrance from the street. The king sized four poster bed, with ample room to work, rest & play, will give you the best introduction to Cairns tropical living.

Casa Palma
Stylish tropical detached villa opposite the palm fringed beach and a short stroll to the laid back village of Mission Beach with a great choice of restaurants bars and galleries. Ideal for singles or couples with a queen bedroom and a daybed in living room. A cot and high chair are available. Soak up the sun on the deck lounges. Relax in the exclusive use of the cabana and cool off in the plunge pool. Continental breakfast provisions are complimentary. Casa Palma is for house guests only.

SPIRE - Palm Cove Luxury
SPIRE is a stylish, modern, architectural retreat perfectly positioned in Ocean’s Edge beachside estate, Palm Cove. Immerse yourself in peace and comfort with natural light and cool breezes flooding every room of this property. Take a dip in the crystal-clear mineral pool or unwind in the private alfresco courtyard surrounded by lush manicured gardens. Only a short stroll through the rainforest enveloped boardwalk will reveal the vibrant Palm Cove Beach esplanade right on your doorstep.

Villa Amavi, South Mission Beach
Peaceful, secluded and nestled in tropical rainforest with breathtaking views of South Mission Beach & Dunk Island. Escape and completely unwind, in your own private luxury holiday home. One week relaxing here feels like a month away. Fully air conditioned with spacious indoor & outdoor living areas the Villa can be configured for 2 to 10 guests, making it an ideal holiday home for any size group. Villa Amavi also covers 100% of Airbnb's service fee, so that guests pay $0 service fee.

The Cubby Luxury Nature Retre
From the modern luxurious interior, you can soak up nature at its finest. The platypus, other waterlife and birdlife are visible from the breakfast / cocktail bar as well as from the bathtub or outdoor shower. The biggest decision you will need to make is which vantage point to enjoy. There is the stunning fireplace that flows from inside out to the deck, also able to be enjoyed from the bathtub. *PLEASE NOTE: The service fee is imposed and received 100% by Air BnB, not the host.

Spring Haven Kuranda – Rainforest Garden Retreat
Escape in style to a stunning retreat five minutes from Kuranda Village. Fully self-contained, contemporary, one-bedroom cabin with outdoor bath, nestled in a rainforest garden. Take in the serenity and wildlife, and enjoy a special getaway. Relax • Refresh • Rejuvenate 2 night minimum stay. Unfortunately we no longer take single night bookings. If you are a returning guest please message us privately for a discounted rate. You can also book direct to save.

5 Star Luxury Home with Stunning Pool ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Resort living at it's finest in this fully air conditioned large private home with stunning views of the Coral Sea, wonderful large spaces and an absolutely stunning pool. Make the most of your holiday period. This property allows checkin as early as 8am on your day of arrival. Checkout time is 11am but in most cases it can be extended at no cost to 6pm. Please message host should you wish to confirm availability of late check out prior to booking.

Hemingway's on the Hill, beautiful country views.
Hemingway’s on the Hill is a rustic private indulgence. Set high on the hill, bearing witness to the best of rural life. Cows graze paddocks, and flocks of birds fly overhead. Life is everywhere. Curated by Interior Designer Fifi. She wrote a story for the life to be lived in the space. Like the great man himself, thoughtful yet spare enough with surprises of artful collection. Escape to the country for a few days and write your own love story.

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.
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