Situated across the dunes of the Sunshine Coast's best kept secret, the pristine Marcoola Beach, the Surf Club Apartments take the prime position on the Marcoola Esplanade. The esplanade itself is located in the residential part of Marcoola, away from the high rise buildings and main highway of the town centre. Public transport is frequent and a two minute stroll away, with buses able to take you south to Maroochydore or north to Noosa - so you can leave your car behind!
The complex has three floors, with Apartment 24 located up just one flight of stairs, and directly across a quiet street from the beach (literally 150 steps to the sand!) and to a well appointed playground.
This is a perfect location for a family holiday, or a quiet and romantic getaway.
With the Marcoola Surf Club across the road, the patrolled Marcoola Beach provides a safe place to swim in the ocean, and afterwards, you can go upstairs to listen to some live music or enjoy a drink and a meal, with options ranging from spectacular seafood, to burgers, pizza, steak and chips.
The apartment sleeps four, with a queen bed and two single beds.
It has been fully refurbished for a family, featuring a lounge room nook, a reading area for the adults, a dining area, two bathrooms and a full sized washing machine in the laundry. Ceiling fans are in every room to keep the ocean breeze moving through.
Although there are many restaurants in the area to choose from, but the fully appointed kitchen will also mean that you can happily eat at home with both Woolworths and Coles delivering to your door. A coffee machine is also provided with pods so you can take your time in the mornings.
This is not your usual apartment with uncomfortable furniture and ugly prints - the original art celebrates the region, and whilst the decor is stylish, it is also extremely comfortable and functional and you will find there is everything that you need to enjoy your family stay.
Available for use during your stay is:
* a bike in case you would like to make a quick trip to the shops (100 metres) to get the local paper;
* foam surfboards X2 to tempt you to test your skills on the water;
* a boogy board is provided for fun in the white water;
* two wave skis for the uncommon days when the ocean is flat;
* chairs and an umbrella will let you relax whilst you watch your kids swim;
* sporting equipment in case you would like a game of beach cricket or footy;
* or if you want to take it slower, there are buckets and spades that can be used by sandcastle builders!
Inside, you will find a stereo with CD's, and televisions are located in the living area and the main bedroom. And if you want to take a break from the sun and sand, books and board games will make staying in fun for the family too. There is even a blue ray player and a selection of movies, which can also be hired from the newsagent 200 metres away.
The balcony has a BBQ, table where you can watch people go by, and a large hammock. From the hammock you are not visible to the street but can still can hear the ocean and see the stars - which is a really nice way to spend a summer night under solar lights.
The complex has two swimming pools, with one right below the balcony, so you can sip a coffee on the veranda whilst still keeping an eye on older children. Pool noodles and balls will keep them interested in the water!
On Friday nights, a two minute walk will take you to "Foodies" Eat Street Markets (a must do!) and to the Farmers Market on Saturday mornings. Breakfast, coffee, restaurants and a convenience store are also just a minute's walk away! A picnic blanket and set is available to be borrowed if you want to join the rest of the locals in the parkland across the road on Friday nights. Literally just across the road is the Marcoola surf club, with dining, pokies, raffles, live music and a bar. There are also video game consoles for the kids and uninterrupted views of the ocean.
And as for the beach ... you will not find better!! You can take an uninterrupted walk along the sand for six kilometres to the north and ten kilometres to the south from your beach entry. On a busy day, you might see 30 people along the beach stretch ... so if you are looking for hustle and bustle, this is not the place for you! Height restrictions in the area mean that from the beach you can not see buildings or have their shaddows. The water is warm, year round and there are so, so many seashells!! The beach is flagged with lifeguards for your safety. If you are lucky, sometimes, even whales and dolphins can be spotted playing off shore and fishing from the sand will let you catch huge fish from the pristine and healthy ocean environment. A stroll along the beach can also take you to a number of lookouts which provide amazing photo opportunities. Keep your eyes out for the black cockatoos and sea eagles that nest nearby, and the resident brush turkeys that think they are pets.
So, whether you would like to set up camp and relax and explore on foot, or travel around to experience all the Sunshine Coast has to offer, this is a nice base for your adventure.
Marcoola Beach is located just eight minutes drive to Coolum's restaurants and golf courses; and 20 minutes to Hastings Street, Noosa. If you are flying in, it is only an eight minute drive from the airport to the apartment, or if driving, off street car parking is available.
