FULL FOXTEL PLUS HEATED POOL SET AT 28 DEGREES - GREAT IN THOSE WINTER MONTHS ! Welcome to Sandcastles! A 4 bedroom luxury tropical home only a short stroll to the beach and renowned restaurants of Palm Cove. Located in the prestigious Oceans Edge Estate, the beach and Palm Cove Esplanade are just a 10 minute walk across a scenic boardwalk which is also lit up at night. It offers the perfect tropical getaway to relax while still being able to enjoy all the restaurants and facilities of the local area. Palm Cove Village is a fun and relaxing beach front filled with café life, alfresco dining, boutiques and galleries. Guests also enjoy free access to the Oceans Edge Health Club including fully equipped gym, tennis courts and 25 meter lap pool only 5 minutes walk away at the country club (not incl. golf or squash). Located a short stroll via the beach boardwalk to Palm Cove, it offers the perfect tropical getaway to relax while still being able to enjoy all the restaurants and facilities of the local area. Sandcastles is a large, spacious, open plan, fully air conditioned home, with a pump heated swimming pool and a beautiful alfresco entertainment space complete with dining and lounging around the pool and garden. The house is designed to afford easy visibility of the centralised heated pool whilst the adults can enjoy relaxed tropical living. The private master suite has a walk in double shower and large walk in robe. There are three fully air conditioned additional double bedrooms, all with storage and blackout plantation shutters, one with a Queen bed and two with singles that can become a king zip on request. A family bathroom with shower and bath completes this beautiful house. Ultra fast broadband is free during your stay, with the added benefit of the Foxtel Plantinum package on the large smart TV so that all your favourite sports and films will not be missed. 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 "Castaways" is only a couple of meters away which would afford 8 bedrooms if they were booked together. SANDCASTLES @ 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 - Queen Bed Bedroom 2 - Queen Bed Bedroom 3 - Two single beds or King Zip on request Bedroom 4 - Two single beds or King Zip on request Port-a-Cot - (no linen provided) guest to clean after use Sandcastle features: PRIVATE POOL Child friendly design Large living and dining areas with fully equipped kitchen Fully air conditioned with ceiling fans Pump Heated swimming pool , easily visible from alfresco and internal living Four spacious bedrooms the master with walk in robe and ensuite, situated for extra privacy Beautiful alfresco living with Weber BBQ Lavazza Pod Coffee Machine Fridge includes ice and filtered water Smart TV Full Foxtel in living including movies and sports Free High speed internet Free national and local calls Stereo/docking station Washing machine and dryer Port-a-Cot (no linen provided) and Highchair - guest to clean after use Stroller - guest to clean after use please Double garage for two cars Tennis racquets Board games, books and DVDs No smoking please Pet Friendly (small dog only) on approval with a $500 pet bond payable Palm Cove is approximately a 25 minute drive north of Cairns International Airport.Close by is Clifton Village Shopping Centre that has Coles, Target Country, Liquorland, Brumbies, chemist, medical centre, newsagency, butcher, hairdresser. There is also a Thai and Italian restaurant plus a fish and chip shop. Enjoy the laid back lifestyle of the beachside and easy access to the Great Barrier Reef. 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.