Sunday House, 4 Kareela Avenue, Little Cove

This stunning property in exclusive Little Cove is billed as the definitive surfers’ hideaway, but ultimately, it’s anything you want it to be, bringing holiday dreams to life and backgrounding new memories to last for a lifetime. Backing onto the lush environs of Noosa National Park, and close to the famed surf of Noosa’s First Point, the award-winning property melds with its bush and beach surrounds in seamless and sophisticated style.

The unique timber-filled facade gives an appealing clue as to the beautiful design that unfolds through the front door. Stunning wooden features of all tones and textures play off against a striking neutral palette, from custom cabinetry and a floating timber bed to beamed ceilings that evoke the feel of a tropical island getaway. Timber is also used to great effect in one of the home’s most surprising and enticing features – a semi-outdoor bathroom that lets you indulge in a soak or shower while surrounded by private subtropical rainforest as you gaze directly into the lush green canopy.

Ideal for families, friends or a combination of the two – with one bedroom thoughtfully kitted out with bunks – the home stretches across two levels, with myriad spots to retreat or come together. At its heart lies the central gathering zone upstairs, which is bathed in natural sunlight and flows across a massive lounge, dining space and kitchen, all set up to cater for large groups. From here, sliding glass doors open to an expansive lounging deck overlooking the rainforest. It’s the ideal spot to curl up for a chat, escape with a good book or even just let the rainforest sounds serve as an afternoon lullaby. Other inviting outdoor spaces include a wooden deck surrounding the inground pool downstairs and a private balcony off the master bedroom. 

As befits its reputation as one of Queensland’s finest beach houses, the property lies just steps from the surfing mecca that is north-facing First Point. Catch your fill of the action on the waves and then head around to Main Beach, where the golden expanse of sand leads down to crystal clear waters that shimmer and sparkle in the sun.

Nearby is iconic Hastings St, where a cosmopolitan mix of retail and restaurants offers the chance to browse, buy or indulge yourself with family-friendly or five-star feasting that makes the most of the area’s local produce. 

You could even work up an appetite with an exploration of the national park, where the lush green canopy backs right up to Sunday House, whose very name conjures up images of rest and relaxation, laughter and excitement, and moments you’ll never have again that turn into memories you can keep.

It’s a home away from home that is everything you need and anything you want it to be. Enjoy.