Tropical Essence is a unique sanctuary with a surprising sense of space and privacy. Stylishly appointed, this holiday home offers the chance to enjoy the best aspects of the tropical North Queensland lifestyle. From the front entrance, the timber deck, BBQ and upstairs living area overlook the sunken pebble salt water pool. Easy living is assured with flowing, open multiple areas featuring polished timber flooring upstairs and tiled floors throughout the lower areas. A requirement for those tropical days, the house is air conditioned throughout. Down just 4 stairs is the 2nd living area plus sofa bed. This leads to the quiet and private backyard nestled around the entertainment pavilion, ideally furnished for lounging conversation and cool drinks. Perfect for the entire family, there are 5 bedrooms: 2 x King bedrooms, 1 x Queen bedroom and 1 x twin room, with a further family room adjacent with 1 x Queen bed and 2 singles. The master bedroom has a 26" LCD TV. A light and spacious walk-in robe and ensuite is on one side of the main, on the other an enclosed outside spa awaits, where one can relax in absolute comfort and privacy. As well as the ensuite in the master bedroom, there is the main bathroom upstairs with a separate toilet plus a 3rd bathroom with toilet in the family room downstairs. Outdoors there is a fantastic hot water double shower for rinsing off after you return from the beach or step out of the pool. A modern fully equipped kitchen has everything you need to prepare gourmet meals - granite bench top, dishwasher, microwave, two fridge/freezers, sleek stainless steel ILVE 5 burner gas stove plus walk in pantry. Both the separate lounge areas have 42" plasma televisions, one with surround sound and DVD player, the other with a Wii console plus a second DVD player. An electronically controlled sliding gate entrance makes a safe enclosed area for children to play with a minimum three car carport. Only 500m from the beach, it means a short stroll to fine restaurants, the village shops, parks and transport. Go boutique shopping along the cobblestoned Esplanade lined with century old "paperbark" melaleucas and palm trees. TROPICAL ESSENCE @ PALM COVE All linen (except for babies/cots), including beach and pool towels are supplied PLEASE NOTE: This property is not serviced daily nor are any items supplied for your stay. There is a 1.65 percent surcharge when you pay with a credit card Bedding configuration: Bedroom 1 - King- Ensuite Bedroom 2 - King Bedroom 3 - Queen Bedroom 4 - Twin singles Bedroom 5 - Queen and 2 singles- Bathroom Queen sofa bed for 2 people situated in second lounge room Portacot (to be cleaned by guest after use please) Property features: * PRIVATE POOL * Wifi * 3 bathrooms, 3 toilets * 2 Living areas * 42"plasma TV with DVD and surround sound system upstairs * 42"plasma TV with DVD and Nintendo Wii downstairs * TV in main bedroom * Outdoor pavilion style lounge area * Two fridge/freezers * Large BBQ * Table tennis table * Close to beach, approx 500m * Outdoor double hot water shower * Port-a-cot (no linen supplied) and Highchair (to be cleaned by guest after use please) Located just 25 minutes from the Cairns International Airport and just a short distance from the main strip of restaurants and patrolled waters of Palm Cove, this residence represent's a privileged lifestyle. Palm Cove is an intimate coastal village where real estate is tightly held and residents enjoy easy access to the economic hub of Cairns City and the laid back lifestyle of the beachside and easy access to the Great Barrier Reef. Palm Cove is spectacular, no matter what direction you look, nestled between two World Heritage sites - The Great Barrier Reef and The Daintree Rainforest. Palm cove local highlights: Spa Treatments Palm Cove has a variety of spas offering Indigenous inspired treatments and natural, tropical products in treatment rooms overlooking the Coral Sea. One treatment is never enough! Dining From small beachfront cafes to 5-star a la carte restaurants or private on-beach dining, including three of Australia's top 200 restaurants, the only hard part about eating in Palm Cove is choosing where to go. Bicycle Paths Hire a bicycle and explore Palm Cove and surrounds using the network of smooth bike paths connecting the Cairns northern beaches. Swimming Australian Surf Live Savers are on duty daily and safe swimming nets make Palm Cove Beach an ideal location for year round fun in the sun. Attractions: The Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest are all within easy reach. Enjoy swimming or sun bathing at a local beach or try jet skiing, sailing, kayaking and stand up paddle boarding to nearby islands or fishing. Stroll along The Esplanade or take a swim in the man made lagoon. Cairns is also the home of SCUBA Diving in Australia and there are a number of companies offering dive trips and dive courses. Other local attractions include the Botanical Gardens, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and Scenic Rail to Kuranda, Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, Cairns Kart Hire and Laser Tag or try cable skiing at Cairns Wake Park or if you dare AJ Hackett's Bungee Jump. Visit and feed the crocodiles at Hartley's Crocodile Farm. If you want to explore further afield you could visit Paronella Park, go wild water rafting at Tully, Sky Dive, tour the Tablelands or simply take the beautiful scenic drive to Port Douglas.