Comfortable home on a stunning tropical beach in far north Queensland
House • Mission Beach QLD Australia
6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Primary home
Exchange types accepted
Simultaneous
Non-Simultaneous
Non-Reciprocal & Globe
Hospitality
Statistics
Listed February 2024
Views 786
General overview
It's my small piece of paradise. The house opens directly one of the most beautiful beaches. The house is about 5 minutes walk on the beach down to the small village of Mission Beach. The tropical rainforest behind the town has some some of the strangest and rarest animals as well as waterfalls and swimming spots. Offshore there is Dunk Island and the Family Group of islands. And the Great Barrier Reef is not far out to sea. There is so much to do and see in this little part of the world.
The space
A comfortable 3 bedroom, single level house with large outdoor living spaces, a swimming pool and plenty of fresh air and sunlight. It's a tropical climate so the winters here are lovely and warm for swimming in the ocean and the pool.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Dates of Availability
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Nearest airport
Cairns International Airport is closest. Alternatively Townsville Airport is only a little further away. Both are around 2 hours away. There is a bus from Cairns Airport to Mission Beach directly which is convenient should you wish to avoid renting a car. There are also plenty of other Greyhound style buses from Cairns and Townsville to get to Mission Beach.
Getting around
The village of Mission Beach is an easy walk down the beach (or the pathways) to access shops, restaurants, cafes, bars and a resort. There is one large supermarket a little further away. A bike is available at the house for guests to use to get around but walking is equally as easy and pleasant. There is a local "on demand" bus service as well as taxis.
Map of Approximate Location
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I took this photo from my front yard looking onto the beach. The sunrises are definitely worth getting up for.
The back of the house onto the street.
Entrance door of the property.
Swimming off one of the islands just offshore. The "Family Group" of Islands (including Dunk Island) are stunning, well worth exploring. Boats run from Mission Beach daily.
Main bedroom (queen bed).
Main bedroom again (queen bed).
Living area.
Dining area through to the kitchen.
Second bedroom (queen bed).
Third bedroom (two singles).
Kitchen.
Laundry.
Ensuite to main bedroom.
Pool and Dunk Island in background.
Bathroom.
The Great Barrier Reef is not far offshore. Scuba and snorkelling trips depart everyday from Mission Beach. A go-pro camera is an excellent way to get these kinds of photos of the sea-life.
More pics from the go-pro.
The jungle behind Mission Beach is very lush. This is my car in one of the tracks behind Mission.
I took this pic of a Cassowary, the world's most dangerous bird, from the car. There is a population of cassowaries that live in and around Mission Beach. You are almost guaranteed to see one of these endangered birds when you are here.
That's me snorkelling at the Great Barrier Reef. It's amazing!
Mission Beach is one of the cleanest beaches in the world. The water is intensely blue in real life.
Part of the little village of Mission Beach. Cafes, restaurants, bars and resorts.
Mission Beach is cococut trees and endless blue waters. Pristine, without crowds, unique and special.