Cairns holiday villa rental, Port Douglas with shared pool, golf, walking, beach/lake nearby, jacuzzi/hot tub, balcony/terrace, air con

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The Villa, Port Douglas (villa)

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One of only 13 villas in a very private, spacious and secure property set on over 2 acres of lush tropical gardens, “The Villa” is just a short walk from the famous Four Mile Beach and less than 5 minutes drive (or local bus) from the village centre where you can enjoy world class shopping and restaurants. Also very close by are 2 championship golf courses, the multi-award winning "Rainforest Habitat” wildlife sanctuary, restaurants and a supermarket / shopping complex.

With 320 sq metres of private indoor and outdoor living areas, “The Villa” is one of the largest villas in Port Douglas, providing unparalleled peace and privacy. It has 3 large bedrooms, each with a private en-suite bathroom, walk-in wardrobe and balcony. The gourmet kitchen and large lounge / dining / entertaining area opens onto a private covered courtyard with a gourmet bbq / oven, a separate dining and entertaining area and a fantastic 6 person spa set amongst lush tropical gardens.

“The Villa” is fully furnished with quality furniture, fittings and fixtures throughout. These include a 108cm (42”) plasma TV, 3 x 51cm TVs (one in each bedroom), a DVD recorder / player, a VCR and a stereo sound system and radio. Austar (pay TV) is installed and available on most TVs (not available in bedroom 3). There is a large library of DVDs, CDs, games and books to suit all ages and interests. Wireless internet is also installed.

Do some laps in the 25 metre pool or just cool off	Private entrance
Soak in the private 6 person spa with a glass of bubbles	Sink into the sumptuous lounge and catch up on some reading or TV

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The Queensland / Far North region

Welcome to Queensland, Australia. The "Sunshine State". "Beautiful one day, perfect the next". With a climate ranging from subtropical in the south to tropical in the north, the beach and water based activities lure holiday makers from all over the world.

Tropical North Queensland has a year round warm climate. Spring and autumn bring average temperatures ranging from about 18 degrees celsius to 30 degrees celsius. Winter (June - September) is the peak tourist season with average temperatures from about 15 degrees celsius to 27 degrees celsius. Summer (December - March) is also known as the "green season" with average temperatures from about 21 degrees celsius to 30 degrees celsius.

The "green season" is when you can expect to experience an afternoon or evening tropical downpour. Its therefore the best season to see the rainforest, mountains and waterfalls at their best.

Cairns / Port Douglas area

How do you spend a week or a month or more in paradise?

Port Douglas is the jewel in the crown of Tropical North Queensland. This five-star international destination is nestled between the dual World Heritage areas of the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest as well as the Atherton Tablelands and with many other world class attractions and venues within easy reach, Port Douglas deserves plenty of time to explore and enjoy.

Why not start by watching the sun rise over beautiful Four Mile Beach or take a long romantic "stroll" at dusk on this world famous beach. Tour the nearby Mossman Gorge for a close-up view of the rainforest and the often raging waters of the Mossman River. Or explore the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest, the oldest rainforest on earth. See crocodiles in the wild on the Daintree River. Visit one or all of the many fantastic eco-tourist options in the rainforest itself. Experience living mangroves, the canopy tower, tropical fruit farms, even an ice-cream factory.

The Great Barrier Reef should be on the top of your "must do" list. There's no shortage of vessels ranging from small sailing boats to large, fast catamarans to take you there. You can swim, snorkel, dive, water ski or even experience the whales (in season). "Migaloo", an extremely rare white whale, often makes an appearance off Port Douglas in whale-watching season.

Visit the multi-award winning "Rainforest Habitat" Wildlife Sanctuary where you can have breakfast with the birds, lunch with the kangaroos or dinner with the Koalas. You can also view dangerous saltwater crocodiles close up but in complete safety.

What about some fishing? Take your pick, beach, rock, estuary, reef, blue-water, you name it, we've got it. There are charter boats big and small to take you where the action is, or you can just find a quiet wharf, beach, river or rock to sit on and ponder while chasing a feed. And don't forget about the famous "mud crab", a real delicacy in Port Douglas.

Take a helicopter ride for a bird's eye view of the Rainforest and the Reef. How about a hot air balloon at dawn over the ranges. An ultra-light flight along the beaches or maybe hang-gliding or bungy jumping is more your style. And you can't miss the fantastic Skyrail skimming over the rainforest canopy to Kuranda.

"Retail therapy, did I hear you say ?" Spend some time in Port Douglas village or Marina Mirage village at the many boutiques and arts and crafts galleries. There's a bargain inside every door. And don't forget to visit the Port Douglas Market each Sunday. You can buy just about anything from the hundreds of artists, crafts people and growers who enjoy the day just as much as the visitors.

Into sport ? A game of golf - there are 6 manicured courses within easy reach to test out that new driver or putter. Go-kart racing, white-water rafting, catch a local "footy" game (Aussie Rules or Rugby), para-sailing, horse riding, horse racing, cycling, and yes, even cane toad racing. The list is endless.

But above all else, Port Douglas is about dining. Have breakfast, lunch or dinner at one of the many world class restaurants or simply enjoy a casual "pub meal" watching the boats come and go. Fine dining in the rainforest or a snack and a beer (or a mango daiquiri) on the balcony of the "Courthouse" or the "Combined Club", and everything in between. The cuisine is international, specialising in the best seafood in the world (yes we are biased but for good reason).

And when you thought you've done it all, the night clubs open their doors and rage to the wee small hours every night.

But of course you can always just sit, read, watch a good movie or game, sleep, stroll, drink (it's good drinking weather) or otherwise simply relax. There's nothing wrong with that and plenty do it. And with over 80% of the shire still in its natural state, there's plenty of room to do it in.

A popular saying around here is "We came for a week and stayed for a lifetime". So do yourself a favour and don't miss Port Douglas on your next trip "down under".

How to get there

You can fly directly to Cairns International Airport (CNS) or transit from any capital city in Australia. There are also rail connections from the south (Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane) or cruise ships call into both Cairns and Port Douglas.

Port Douglas is approximately 70 kilometres (45 miles) north of Cairns. Rental cars, limousines and shuttle buses to Port Douglas are available at Cairns Airport and the rail and shipping terminals.

Rental cars, limousines, taxis, bike hire and local buses are available in Port Douglas.

All Port Douglas tour operators will pick you up and drop you off from The Villa for any tours you book. Therefore you may decide not to hire a car at Cairns and only hire a car in Port Douglas if and when you require it (although there can be shortages in peak season).

Please let me know if you would like more information on these.

Activities near Cairns

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The bedrooms are disposed as a king, a queen and twin king singles (can be made up as two king singles or another king). Each has its own balcony access, walk-in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom. One has its own spa bath.

The gourmet kitchen has all the usual appliances plus a cappuccino machine, juice extractor, blender for those exotic cocktails and plenty of quality cooking utensils, china, glassware and serving ware to allow you to whip up a tropical feast.

Reverse cycle air conditioning and ceiling fans allow you to separately control the temperature in the living rooms and each bedroom. Along with louvres and insect screens, you can set your own level of comfort in every room.

The pantry is stocked with essentials like olive oil, flour, salt and pepper, spices, ground and instant coffee and quality Twinings teas. You will find dish washing and laundry detergents (enough for your whole stay, not just the first day) and quality bathroom amenities. We also welcome you with fresh tropical flowers, chilled wine, and a fruit bowl overflowing with local tropical fruit.

Local telephone calls, satellite TV, weekly garden and spa maintenance and weekly linen and towel change are included in the rent. Long distance phone calls and pay-per-view charges will be charged at cost.

Wireless internet access is provided (bring your laptop computer). Weekly rate includes download/upload or 50mb of data. Additional (reasonable) rates apply for usage over this limit.

Further details outdoors:
Enjoy breakfast or a candlelight dinner in your own private tropical garden, cook up a storm on the BBQ or relax in the 6 person spa hidden in your private courtyard after a day on the reef, the golf course or hiking in the rainforest..

Swim in the 25 metre lap pool or enjoy a BBQ in the pavilion and a quick dip in the plunge pool after a game of tennis or some putting practice.

Or just enjoy the extensive tropical gardens, you'll think you're living in the rainforest.

Total security is provided by the remote controlled entry gates and The Villa also has a monitored security system.

Further details

The Villa is in a quiet residential property. We certainly want you to thoroughly enjoy yourself during your stay however to ensure the comfort and enjoyment of all residents and guests we recommend this is not the place for you if you plan lots of loud parties and / or struggle with peace and quiet. Everything in moderation.

The Villa is a smoke free property but you are welcome to smoke in the private courtyard.

Conditions

A deposit of 25% of the total rent is required when securing a booking. The balance is payable 30 days in advance of arrival. Cancellation fees apply.

A credit card for security deposit is required

See rental agreement for full details.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Peak 2009	27 Jun 09	19 Oct 09	2625£ 1,458	375208	375208	5 Nights
Mid	19 Oct 09	1 Jan 10	2240£ 1,244	320178	320178	5 Nights
Low	1 Jan 10	27 Mar 10	1680£ 933	240133	240133	5 Nights
Mid	27 Mar 10	26 Jun 10	2240£ 1,244	320178	320178	5 Nights
High	26 Jun 10	11 Oct 10	2800£ 1,556	400222	400222	5 Nights
Medium	11 Oct 10	1 Jan 11	2240£ 1,244	320178	320178	5 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

The above tariffs are for up to 6 guests.

Minimum stay is 5 nights. Discounts of up to 20% apply for stays longer than 10 days.

Discounts may also apply for last minute bookings (within 14 days of start date).

25% of the total rental is payable on booking. The remaining 75% is payable 30 days before start date.

Please contact us for a individual quote.

We accept Mastercard, Visa and Direct Deposit. We do not accept cheques.

Guestbook for The Villa, Port Douglas

The local owners are experienced international travellers and know the importance the "little things" make in ensuring your stay is both comfortable and memorable. Our promise to you is we will do all things reasonable to ensure you take away fantastic memories of your stay at The Villa Port Douglas. Here are some comments from our guests.

“The villa and grounds were excellent. The kitchen was extremely well equipped, extra items like olive oil etc. were appreciated. Bedrooms were all spacious with excellent en suite bathrooms. We enjoyed the open main floor layout and outdoor dining area. The generous selection of DVDs and CDs was a bonus. Lots of useful information about the neighbourhood was provided. Christine was very helpful. Highly recommended.”
Gordon, Jul 2008

“We loved our stay and wish we had many more days to take advantage of all Port Douglas has to offer. The Villa was splendid.”
Sue and family, May 2008

“At home feeling, extra amenities provided, personal attention and hospitality, peaceful and great direction book. Over all everything was wonderful and over the top from my expectations.”
Sandi and family, May 2008

“Very homely, everything we needed was available, felt like 5 star luxury.”
Dawn and family, May 2008

“Its very peaceful, extremely comfortable, secure and close to everything. Lovely welcome basket and champagne. You have thought of everything.”
Therese and family, May 2008

“Luxury with good facilities especially the pool and spa. Our whole holiday was enhanced by the high level of service given.”
Andrew and family, April 2008

“Such a beautiful “home” away from home. So thoroughly furnished especially the kitchen. Never seen so many DVDs, CDs and games at a lodging. Also appreciated the internet.”
Kerry and family, February 2008

“A fantastic holiday in a beautiful part of the world complemented by the accommodation.”
Margaret and family, February 2008

“It had everything we needed as a family, games, toys, etc. To have the use of the tennis court and pool was great. The phone calls from you were very reassuring. I think what you offer just about covers everything one needs for a great holiday.”
Andrew and family, November 2007


EP and family, UK, August 2007
The Villa has proved to be the highlight of our visit to Australia - absolute paradise. We will certainly return.

David S and family, UK, August 2007
This is the best Villa we have ever stayed in - in UK, USA or Australia.

Caroline, Paul and Suzanne, April 2007
This is the most awesome villa, from our arrival to our departure it felt like we were in heaven! Christine has not only thought of everything you are ever likely to need, she genuinely cared about the quality of our holiday and did EVERYTHING (and more!) that she could to make it an outstanding holiday for us. We had the best time, and are hoping to go back very soon. Some of the things that impressed us - the cleanliness of the villa, the home from home facilities - from the sugar in the cupboard, to the tv controls, the file of information for people staying, the thoughtfulness of the kitchen - both in layout as well as equipment (we love cooking!) the ease in which we settled in and made it our home, the excellent quality of all the fixtures and fittings - just everything. We couldn't have faulted it - even if we had tried to! In fact I really wished I had taken my slippers it felt so much like home! Finally to Christine who is an outstanding host and landlady - her care and attention were remarkable. From meeting us and taking us through the estate to the villa to helping us with tours and great meals (do go to the Salsa bar for dinner). I wish there had been and was a Christine at every venue we stayed in!

Kerrie and family, January 2007
This is a well appointed villa - we felt instantly comfortable. We wanted for nothing and the service was wonderful. Thank you for an absolutely fabulous holiday. We were able to enjoy our time in Port Douglas without feeling we needed to take a second mortgage on our home. Finally a quality place to stay in Port Douglas at reasonable prices.

Linda and family, December 2006
We are experienced travellers who always stay in private accommodation. This is the best holiday villa we have ever stayed in. Much better than we anticipated. We loved returning home to it after a day out "touristing". We loved the open plan tropical feeling and my teenagers didn't want to leave.

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