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Couple Retreats are the specialists in luxury holiday accommodation and destination wedding venues in Tropical North Queensland. Offering a premium portfolio of beachfront houses and villas, luxury and lifestyle retreats and resort style apartments, we offer an unprecedented standard and service to our clients.

Choose between unique and luxurious destinations dotted along the northern beaches near Cairns, Palm Cove and Mission Beach, in the heart of Port Douglas or on private acreages near the Daintree. Let our experienced concierge tailor your holiday experiences. Stay in Luxury, Play in Paradise. Indulge… in ‘The Art of Tropical Living’. Choose Couple Retreats holiday accommodation for your next Queensland holiday.

COVID 19 – Executive Retreats are open and offer a selection of self-contained properties available for short and long term rentals. Wedding and Special Event venues also available.  Please enquire T 07 40981418.

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“Fantastic to deal with! Best accommodation provider for Port Douglas and surrounds.
Have booked with them on many occasions. Wendy and her team are first rate, reliable and professional.
Save yourself some time and only book through Executive Retreats if heading to FNQ for work or leisure”.

Discover our Retreats

  • Shambhala Holiday House

    Shambhala

    Shambhala Wake up in a paradise!  Shambhala was created after a guest stayed with Couple Retreats and longed to have his own luxe 'Executive Retreat'.  The owners sought out the best tropical architect in the north and this beautiful Chris Van Dyke creation was welcomed in to the Couple Retreats family. The house is inspired by the beauty of Tropical North Queensland and has been designed pavilion style over one spacious level.  The home is open plan, with the kitchen and dining areas opening to the verandah and beyond to the wet edge swimming pool.  [...]

  • Mali Mali

    Mali Mali

    Mali Mali - Luxury Escape, Port Douglas Hinterland WINNER – Mali Mali AUSTRALIAN House of the Year and WINNER – 2008 Queensland State Building Design Awards, Category: Custom Designed Homes over 450 sqm Crowned Australia’s Best House in a gala awards ceremony in Canberra, Mali Mali also won Queensland’s Best House. The luxe Queensland holiday property is located on 40 acres of absolute hilltop with 360 degree panoramic views from the Daintree Rainforest to the Pacific Ocean.  This idyllic and private retreat is in a league of it’s own and a stay here will ensure an unforgettable holiday experience. [...]

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    Bali Hai

    Bali Hai Bali Hai wins BEST HOLIDAY HOME OR VILLA for 2018 and 2019 in the Douglas Business Awards! Bali Hai wins AGFG Readers' Choice Award for 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020. So private its address is ‘somewhere in the rainforest’. Bali Hai is the ultimate in tropical living and is a Signature Lifestyle Property for Couple Retreats. Bali Hai has been thoughtfully designed reflecting the balance between tropical living and the architecture of South East Asia and this slice of heaven can be yours. Bali Hai is an idyllic hideaway where every room opens up to views to [...]

  • Pearl on Newell Beach

    Pearl on Newell Beach Pearl is a luxurious beach house situated directly on tropical Newell Beach. Set on 1,100 square metres of absolute beach front, the beautifully appointed, private home has been designed for comfortable living in both the dry season and the wet season. The impressive, secure gated driveway leads you to a front door flanked by pots filled with purple blooming water lilies. Enter through the double front door and this stunning house opens up. One can immediately see past the tropical gardens, onto the sparkling, swimming pool and then through to the beach. This luxurious beach house, [...]

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    38 Beachfront Mirage

    38 Beachfront Mirage So Richard Branson has his own private island? Well you can have your own private resort with the fabulous 38 Beachfront Mirage. Designed around a central pool, 38 Beachfront Mirage can accommodate up to 16 guests in eight bedrooms! Just add some of our In-House Catering services and a massage therapist and you have landed in paradise! With a poolside entertainment pavilion, the sparkling lap pool is the central feature of this property. Divided into two wings, the eastern wing houses the master bedroom, 2 additional bedrooms, the gourmet kitchen, Butler's pantry and spacious dining and [...]

  • ReNewell

    ReNewell Definitely a showstopper! ReNewell is one of the newest houses on Newell Beach and is located on absolute beachfront. This brand new four bedroom home opens up to enjoy views of the Coral Sea from the open plan living and entertaining spaces and the master bedroom and ensuite. Designed by local award winning Architect Charles Wright, this home was designed to capture the natural light and gentle sea breezes. With two kitchens including one poolside with gas BBQ, this home presents itself as an outstanding reflection of tropical architecture. ReNewell is a popular holiday house for luxury [...]

  • The Beach House on Oak Beach

    The Beach House on Oak Beach Located on absolute beachfront on exclusive and private Oak Beach, with brand new designer furnishings throughout the house, The Beach House on Oak Beach is a luxurious 3-bedroom holiday home. The architect designed pavilion style home gives views of the Coral Sea throughout the house, the ultimate in indoor-outdoor living. Relax on the daybed, swim in the heated saltwater swimming pool, prepare meals and entertain in the indoor or outdoor kitchen or relax in the lounge area watching the 60” Plasma LCD TV with Foxtel. At night, listen to the sounds of the [...]

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    The Beach Villa on Newell Beach

    The Beach Villa on Newell Beach The Beach Villa on Newell Beach is a romantic getaway in the tropics. Walk down a lush garden lined path and enter through a private gate to a view of the glistening Coral Sea and wet edge swimming pool. Private balconies and terraces offer panoramic views to Port Douglas and across to the island of Low Isles in the Great Barrier Reef. This Villa is a perfect honeymoon heaven - soak up the sunshine, lay under the moon and stars and enjoy balmy breezes from the ocean through the palm fringed beach. The [...]

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    Shangri-La

    Shangri-La - Private Hideaway, Port Douglas Hinterland If you are looking to seriously escape to a safe haven then this is your Shangri-La with the majestic Daintree Mountains as your vista. Shangri-La offers privacy and indulgence ensuring a relaxing and unforgettable holiday for a family, friends or honeymooners. Forget the stresses of everyday life and rekindle the soul at this tropical paradise. The senses are saturated as soon as you enter the 500 metre winding drive through a coconut and mango grove dotted with neem trees and exotics. The stone walled, French provincial design house easily accommodates 6-8 people [...]

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    amalé – Twenty One

    amalé – Twenty One Twenty One at amalè is exclusive to the Executive Retreats portfolio and is a private four bedroom villa, located within a beautiful boutique resort in Port Douglas. The resort features a day spa, tennis court, gym and restaurant, all available for private guest use.  Inspired by the tropical pavilion style living of South East Asia, amalè Twenty One features lush, tropical gardens with a northern and southern pavilion and leads to a wet edge swimming pool complete with poolside cabana with daybed. The southern pavilion features the gourmet kitchen with modern conveniences and the dining [...]

  • Oswego

    Oswego Oswego Port Douglas holiday house, WINNER of the HIA QLD Award for Best Townhouse of the Year is a luxury retreat just moments from the sands of famous Four Mile Beach in Port Douglas. Award winning and with all the mod cons, Oswego is a luxe, relaxing sanctuary hidden in Port Douglas. Featuring the very best in fixtures and fittings, this retreat is an entertainers paradise. Enter down the garden path and over the fish pond bridge into a spacious entertaining level, complete with gourmet kitchen and a classic butler’s pantry, dining room, lounge and outdoor areas [...]

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    The Edge

    The Edge Über fresh and funky, the Edge has pride of position on the sand at tropical Newell Beach in Far North Queensland. With the bold contrast of black and white with lime accents, this is stylish, contemporary living at it’s best. Soak up the sunshine in the horizon swimming pool or stroll down to the beach for a refreshing dip in the sea. The tennis court awaits for those eager to keep their fitness levels up. The home features 4 bedrooms, with one located in an upstairs loft. Three bedrooms are located on the ground floor, the master [...]

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    amalé – Sundaram

    amalé – Sundaram Villa Sundaram at amalè is a luxurious three bedroom villa, inspired by the tropical pavilion style living of South East Asia. Located within an exclusive boutique resort in Port Douglas guests have use of a day spa, tennis court, gym and restaurant. Sundaram features private gated access with a central garden path. The path leads to a northern and southern pavilion with a wet edge swimming pool complete with poolside cabana with daybed. The sparkling swimming pool is located lakeside and you have your own private jetty too! The northern pavilion features the gourmet kitchen complete [...]

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    Clifton Beach House

    Clifton Beach House The Clifton Beach House is a contemporary and modern home in a lush tropical setting just a short stroll from the golden sand at Clifton Beach. Designed over one level, five generous bedrooms accommodate a maximum of 10 guests. This beautiful holiday house is ideally located just a 20 minute drive north of the Cairns International airport. Designed for the tropical North Queensland lifestyle, the Clifton Beach House features an open plan kitchen, dining and living area which open on to a timber deck. Rather than cutting trees down to make space for this deck, the [...]

  • Mystique Beach House

    Mystique Beach House

    Mystique Beach House Soak up the sunshine as you float around in one of the worlds' best pools! Mystique Beach House offers one of the most amazing views in the far north, all from the cool waters of the wet-edge saltwater swimming pool or from the comfort of your king size bed in the master bedroom. Designed to enhance Queensland’s tropical lifestyle, Mystique Beach House has been architecturally designed and furnished to invigorate your senses. Four bedrooms accommodate up to eight guests, plenty of room for the whole family or a great getaway for a group of friends. Flowing [...]

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    28 Beachfront Mirage

    28 Beachfront Mirage Designed by award winning architect Charles Wright, this four-bedroom contemporary home is located close to village heart and just moments from Four Mile beach in cosmopolitan Port Douglas. This home was awarded the FNQ residential architecture award from the Australian Institute of Architects and is published as one of the top 150 houses in the world in the publication ‘21st Century Houses – 150 of the World’s Best’. 28 Beachfront Mirage - The (w)right House is one of Charles Wright's masterpieces in environmentally sustainable design with vaulted ceilings and the presence of water from every angle [...]

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    Four Mile Beach House

    Four Mile Beach House The Four Mile Beach House is a rare find in Port Douglas. As one of only a small handful of luxury absolute beachfront homes, this house is popular with those seeking a tropical beach holiday in Port Douglas. The Four Mile Beach House is a two-storey home featuring direct access to Four Mile Beach and accommodation for up to 7 guests in 4 bedrooms. Enter the private gates and step in to the outdoor entertaining area featuring a large deck that sweeps around the front of the house. The generous, heated swimming pool comes complete [...]

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    amalé – Villa 2

    amalé – Villa 2 amalé Villa 2 is an opulent resort home featuring three bedrooms all with full ensuites. Located in a beautiful resort, your luxury villa with total privacy awaits, complete with tropical pavilion style architecture, your own heated pool and lush tropical landscaping. This opulent three bedroom, three bathroom home with an additional separate powder room is stunning. You are in for an indulgent stay and this is evident from the moment you enter the private gated estate.  This 5-star home features a rainforest backdrop and is located on over 920m2 of tropical paradise.  There is [...]

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    Harmony House

    Harmony House Harmony House with Golf Course frontage With uninterrupted views to the mountain ranges and situated on the edge of the Palmer Golf Course in tropical Port Douglas is this brand new, palatial holiday home. It would be tempting to cancel your holiday tour plans and just melt into one of the sun lounges by the pool, cocktail in hand and gaze across the Golf Course to the mountain vista. Harmony House with its contemporary but minimalist Asian flair has been designed to capture these amazing views from many of the rooms throughout the house. The open plan [...]

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    Thirty One Degrees

    Thirty One Degrees It's no wonder this Oak Beach house has been favoured by many design and lifestyle magazines including Harpers Bazaar, Vogue and marie claire. Originally converted from a 1970's fisherman's cottage, Conde Nast Traveller UK named thirty-one degrees, Oak Beach in its international beach house feature as one of the 'Best Beach Houses in the World' – an accolade that acknowledges a functional, unpretentious beach house with style. This is the home where sand on your feet doesn't matter! Stay at Thirty-One Degrees and experience the tropical North Queensland lifestyle in this stylish absolute beachfront accommodation [...]

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