Access to a beautiful sandy beach is one thing. Access to a beautiful sandy beach that’s low on crowds is something altogether different. And that’s part of the appeal and attraction of a getaway to exclusive Little Cove. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Noosa’s main tourist area – yet still within close proximity – Little Cove is one of those rare jewels that blends elements of the bush and rainforest to stunning effect. Just take this inviting four-bedroom apartment, which is nestled among lush greenery and edges spectacular Noosa National Park. It’s a vantage point of green, yet the blue waters and golden sands of Little Cove Beach lie just 250m down the road. And with no parking available, the visitors tend to stay away, leaving it mostly for the enjoyment of locals – both permanent and temporary.

Delightful in design and spacious in floor plan, the property is ideally set up to cater for gatherings of families and friends, effortlessly flowing from indoors to out and back again. The spacious bedrooms allow for moments of privacy and tranquillity, while the expansive central living zone brings everyone together, flowing across a family room, lounge room, spacious dining set-up and a gourmet kitchen whose island seating encourages company, conversation and maybe even a cheeky cocktail. The internal palette draws on neutrals and timbers to create a soothing ambience, with splashes of personality through elements such as a foosball table.

Moving outside through large sliding doors, the focus on staying and playing together continues in a lifestyle zone that wraps around the property and includes a private pool, barbecue, alfresco dining seating and plenty of places to lounge in peace or curl up with a good book. Once you’re rested, a short stroll or quick drive opens up the area’s best attractions, from the buzz of the Hastings St retail and restaurant precinct to the dining strip along Gympie Tce and, of course, Noosa’s iconic Main Beach. Join the crowds to swim, surf, build sandcastles or take to the shallows in a setting whose beauty must be seen to be believed. But then, when the call of the quiet beckons, head back around to Little Cove and its own stretch of golden grains leading down to the same turquoise waters and out to the same spectacular horizon. If you’re really lucky, you might even have it all to yourself.