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6 Beachfront Mirage, Port Douglas
6 Beachfront Mirage
- Style
- Thoroughly tropical retreat
- Setting
- Sandy shores of Port Douglas
Every detail of this stylish four-bedroom home delights. Whether you’re after high comfort or top-notch mod cons, make for 6 Beachfront Mirage which offers both under one roof. Factor in Port Douglas’ average year-round temperature of 21 degrees and the house’s close proximity to the staggeringly beautiful Four Mile Beach and you’ll agree that this self-catering house can do no wrong.
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House style
Ultra-modern beachfront estate
Grounds
A raised timber deck extends from the front gate up to the house and is bordered by a low-level tropical garden. A grassy strip separates the deck from the large infinity pool.
Sleeps
8-10
Ideal for
Families, couples, groups of friends, gourmands and golfing enthusiasts.
Rates
$900 a night for six guests (increasing to $950 from 1 April 2009). Extra guests are charged $50 a night.
Minimum hire
Five-night minimum stay.
Also
Pets are not allowed and smoking is only permitted outside.
Eating & drinking
The central focus of 6 Beachfront Mirage is the expansive kitchen, the perfect arena in which to show off your culinary skills. The breakfast counter doubles up as a bar and the covered deck overlooking the pool is the perfect spot to dine.
Music
A vast media room is accessed from the main house via a covered walkway so cosy up on the couch in front of the plasma screen. The Xbox with selection of games will keep children entertained and adults should head for the lounge room with LCD widescreen TV/DVD/CD/AUSTAR and surround sound entertainment system.
Provided
Books (including recipe books), board games, CDs, DVDs, bed linen, beach towels and L’Occitane products. You will be treated to a basket of tropical fruit and chilled wine on arrival. Five bicycles are also provided.
Packing tips
The estate borders the Sheraton Mirage Golf Course so pick up Golf for Dummies at the airport if you’re new to the game or a smart, collared shirt if you’re a seasoned player.
Eco policy
Rubbish is recycled and eco-friendly cleaning products are used when possible.
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Interior
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1: This spacious downstairs bedroom has an en suite bathroom with sunken bath that looks onto a private garden. It can be made up as a double or a twin room.
Bedroom 2: Large downstairs bedroom with en suite bathroom. It can be made up as a double or a twin.
Bedroom 3: This enormous master bedroom has an en suite bathroom, walk-in wardrobe and a wide balcony overlooking the golf course. The balcony has comfy outdoor furniture, a bar and fridge. This bedroom occupies half of the top floor.
Bedroom 4: Taking up the other half of the top floor, this master bedroom has an en suite bathroom, walk-in wardrobe and wide balcony overlooking the golf course. The balcony has comfortable furniture, a bar and a fridge.
Kitchen This fully equipped, open-plan kitchen has an expansive island bench and is fitted with Miele appliances.
Living room The restful living space has two large, cushion-covered sofas, a sleek electric fireplace, plasma TV, DVD, CD, Cable TV and surround sound system. Fold back the glass doors and the living area spills onto a large terrace which has unobstructed views of the golf course.
Dining room There are two dining areas; indoors at the 10-seater dining table and outdoors on the terrace which overlooks the pool, which also seats 10. The breakfast bar in the kitchen area seats six.
Other
Outdoor
Poolside A heated infinity pool stands pride of place at the front of the property with a soothing water feature running into it.
Gardens
Parking There is secure undercover parking for two cars.
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Activities
Best picnic spot
Pad down to Four Mile Beach, which borders the house, with a gourmet, tailor-made hamper put together by Taste on Macrossan, Shop 12 Saltwater, Macrossan Street, Port Douglas (+61 7(0) 4099 5999). For a more dramatic backdrop, rainforest-flanked Mossman Gorge, on the crystal-clear Mossman River, is a 15-minute drive away. Spread out your picnic blanket on the giant boulders at this magical spot.
Best beaches
The white sand of Four Mile Beach is fringed with palm trees and is minutes from the house. During the stinger season (November to May) swimming is only permitted in the netted enclosure.
Best walks
The 10-minute stroll along the beach to the many attractions of nearby Port Douglas.
Activities
A day-trip to the Great Barrier Reef is a must. Marina Mirage is tucked away on the inlet and harbours luxury yachts, game fishing launchers and a fleet of small cruise ships, which all moor at 4pm so look before you book. Plump for a smaller boat and smugly avoid the crowds. Divers and snorkelers should head to the luxurious and eco-friendly Aristocat, www.aristocat.com.au, which has hot showers on board and a licence to ‘passive dive’ with Minke whales, the smallest of the baleen whales. Sightings occur mid-June to mid-August.
Kuku Yalanji Dreamtime, Mossman Gorge, Mossman +61 (0) 7 4098 2595; www.yalanji.com.au.The Kuku Yalanji tribe inhabits the local rainforest and offers one-and-a-half hour guided rainforest walks in Mossman Gorge. Your guide will demonstrate traditional plant usage and identify Bush tucker.
Get that wind-swept look by cantering along a sandy beach on horseback.
Whatever your level of expertise, thee team will look after you on an enchanting two-and-a-half hour trek of the beach and rainforest. www.ridethebeach.com.au; +61 (0) 7 4098 7583.
Take a scenic helicopter ride to remote Aboriginal rock art sites and the outback or try a heli-horse or heli-rafting safari (www.skysafari.com.au, +61 (0) 7 4099 3666).
Billy Tea Safaris offers personalised 4WD tours to Cape Tribulation, (the only place on earth where two World-Heritage-listed sites lie side by side), the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. Daintree is the oldest rainforest in the world and is home to 20 per cent of Australia’s bird species and 60 percent of Australia’s butterfly species. Ancient trees believed to have been extinct for millions of years were rediscovered here. www.billytea.com.au
Smith tip
Eating, drinking and dancing
Cafés
Soul n’ Pepper
+61 (0) 7 4099 4499
This cafe faces a former sugar wharf, is right on the water and is the perfect spot for a casual breakfast before the Sunday market. The freshly squeezed juices and tropical fruit platters are sublime and their signature breakfasts are served in cast iron frying pans.
8/2 Dixie Street, Port Douglas, Queensland 4877
Java Blue
+61 (0) 7 4099 5814
Java Blue serves the best coffee in town and is popular with locals so it’s always buzzing with energy. They serve fresh juices, wraps and sandwiches with a choice of bread.
3/2 Macrossan Street, Port Douglas, Queensland, 4877
Beaches Café
+61 (0) 7 4099 4998
Classic Aussie beach kiosk with plastic chairs and a sand-covered floor. Wander in barefoot and grab an ice cream or tuck into one of their superb
Cnr Mowbray Street / Esplanade, Port Douglas, Queensland 4877
Restaurants
Nautilus
+61 (0) 7 4099 5350
This restaurant is, hands down, the most romantic place to dine in Port Douglas. Under a canopy of towering palms, you are served sumptuous seafood by candlelight. Dinner only.
17 Murphy Street, Port Douglas, Queensland
Salsa Bar and Grill
(+61 (0) 7 4099 4922
This charming restaurant, in an old wooden Queenslander building, dishes up tropical modern Australian cuisine. The vibe is lively yet relaxed and is perfect for lunch or dinner.
26 Wharf Street, Port Douglas, Queensland 4877
2 Fish
+61 (0) 7 4099 6350
2 Fish is a great option for a casual lunch or dinner. The scallops with pancetta are beyond delicious and their speciality is market fish cooked seven different ways.
Shop 7, 20 Wharf Street, Port Douglas, Queensland 4877
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Housekeeping
The house is cleaned between stays with a complimentary service after eight days. Guests can pay extra for more frequent cleans.
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Planes There are regular flights to Cairns from all major cities in Australia with Qantas (www.qantas.com.au) , Virgin Blue (www.virginblue.com.au) and Jetstar (www.jetstar.com). Cairns also has an international terminal.
Sunlover Helicopters offers airport transfers from Cairns airport to most resorts and islands along the coast (+61 (0) 7 4035 9669; www.sunloverheli.com.au).
Trains You’d have to be an avid railway fan to attempt this journey by train. The business-class-only service from Cairns to Brisbane will take an eye-popping 24 hours and there is no sleeper service (+61 (0) 1 300 131 722; www.tilttrain.com.au).
Local taxi service There's a taxi rank on Macrossan Street or you can phone Port Douglas Taxis (+61 (0) 7 4099 5345). Rainforest Limousine Service offers airport transfers to and from Cairns (+61 (0) 7 408 186 687; www.rainforestlimo.com.au).
Directions by road It’s a one-and-a-half hour drive from Cairns, along one of the most spectacular stretches of Australian coastline. There are plenty of car hire companies at Cairns airport and city, including Hertz (www.hertz.com.au), Avis (www.avis.com.au) and Europcar (www.europcar.com.au).
Tucked away in an exclusive gated estate in the vibrant tropical resort town of Port Douglas, it has been designed to take full advantage of the glorious tropical climate and the open-plan living area spills out onto the poolside deck
Review
6 Beachfront Mirage is luxurious self-catering at its very best. Tucked away in an exclusive gated estate in the vibrant tropical resort town of Port Douglas, it has been designed to take full advantage of the glorious tropical climate and the open-plan living area spills out onto the poolside deck, creating an indoor and outdoor space. The central focus of the house is the stunning kitchen with breakfast bar, which doubles up as a cocktail bar in the evenings. Dining is alfresco; either on the expansive rear deck overlooking the garden and pool or at the front of the house with uninterrupted views of the 18-hole golf course.
Retreat upstairs to the two enormous en suite bedrooms which occupy the entire top floor of the house, with wide covered verandas overlooking the golf course. The rooms are furnished with high comfort in mind, so take advantage of the bar area on the balcony whilst unwinding. A good book and a stiff G&T is hard to beat in this context.
Golfing enthusiasts won’t need to lug their clubs too far to the neighbouring Mirage Golf Course but for those who are intent on wearing fewer items of clothing, the exquisite palm-fringed Four Mile Beach is just minutes away. Adults can indulge in some pampering on the plump-cushioned sun loungers or book an in-house yoga session. Gadget-savvy kids of all ages can make for the bean-bag-scattered media room complete with Xbox, Wii games and DVDs. The energetic should take advantage of the five bicycles at 6 Beachfront Mirage and explore the area. Alternatively, pedal the short distance to downtown Port Douglas where the many shops, galleries and fine restaurants will keep you coming back. Be sure to sneak a peek at the fleet of luxury boats on the marina which leave for the Great Barrier Reef each day.
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