There are two more double bedrooms with queen beds and storage and a fourth bedroom with two singles that can be zipped into a king on request. The bedrooms have been artfully decorated in keeping with the Queensland climate and benefit from blackout plantation shutters.

A full family bathroom is serviced by a shower and separate bath.

The house has been designed and built by a local award winning building company specially to capture the welcome cooling breezes and beautiful views of the Melaleuca trees.

Guests also enjoy free access to the Oceans Edge Health Club including fully equipped gym, 25 meter lap pool, sauna and timetabled classes only 2 minutes walk away at the country club (not incl. squash).

It's four bedroom sister house "Sandcastles" is only a couple of meters away which would afford 8 bedrooms if they were booked together.

PLEASE NOTE:

* THIS PROPERTY HAS A NO PARTY POLICY

* THIS PROPERTY IS NOT SERVICED DAILY NOR ARE ANY ITEMS/CONDIMENTS SUPPLIED FORYOUR STAY

* THIS IS A NON SMOKING PROPERTY

CASTAWAYS * PALM COVE

{ Sleeps 8 - 3 night minimum stay in low season. Minimum 4 nights in high season.

High Season - $500 per night - June to Oct

Low Season - $400 per night - Oct to May (Except Easter and Christmas Holidays)

Plus a service fee of $625 per stay }

{Christmas period there is a 7 night minimum stay

Easter period there is a 4 night minimum stay

There is also a two week high season rate during the Easter Holidays}

Rates and selected dates are approximate and subject to change

All linen (except for babies/cots), including beach and pool towels are supplied

There is a 1.65 percent surcharge when you pay with a credit card

Bedding configuration:

Bedroom 1 - Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 - Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 - Two single beds or King Zip on request

Port-A-Cot - (no linen provided) Guest to clean after use

Castaways features:

PRIVATE POOL

Child friendly design

Heated salt water swimming pool

Beautiful alfresco dining and relaxation areas

BBQ

Fully air conditioned with ceiling fans

Fully equipped kitchen

Nespresso compatible Coffee Machine

Washing machine and dryer

Double garage

Board games, books and DVDs

Tennis racquets ( may need to supply own balls)

Foxtel in living area incl Movies and Sports

Smart TV

Port-A-Cot and Highchair (no linen provided) - Guest to clean after use

Toddler booster seat for the car - Guest to clean after use

Stroller - Guest to clean after use

No smoking please

Pet Friendly (1 x small dog only) on approval with a $500 pet bond payable

Far North Queensland is a destination within itself, and Palm Cove is the perfect outpost to base yourself to explore all that it has to offer. An easy 25-minute drive from Cairns City, Palm Cove is one of the most loved resort beach towns, it's bounded by the lush tropics of Macalister Range National Park, and its palm-fringed esplanade and patrolled swimming beach graces many a postcard. Combine this with boutique shopping and world-class dining, and you have one destination you will be in no rush to leave.

The best places to explore from Palm Cove:

One of Australia's biggest drawcards, the Great Barrier Reef traverses a whopping 2,300 kilometres and can be seen from outer space. The colourful marine life and reef system can be explored either by boat or up in the air, but our advice is to gear up and dive in with one of the many operators in and around Palm Cove. Quicksilver Group offer a variety of tours that will take you snorkelling, diving or for a cruise amongst the islands.

There is no better way to explore this region than by water. Join a tour or go-it-alone, it is a water wonderland that is just begging to be explored. There is a tonne of options to choose from, but local operators, Palm Cove Water Sports, have several tours to pick from, such as their kayaking and turtle tours, sunrise to