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UNIQUE STAYS:
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A PLACE WORLDS AWAY
FROM THE DAILY GRIND...

WORDS by Jamie Jansen

When we go on holiday, we want to
stay somewhere special, somewhere that
makes us feel, even for a moment, like
we’re on top of the world. The best part
of a getaway is experiencing something
that feels worlds away from the daily
grind; it’s about that ‘pinch-me’ moment.
At Port Douglas Magazine, we’ve made
it our mission to uncover these hidden
gems in our Unique Stays series and, in
this issue, we’ve found a true standout.
OU’LL FIND DUNE PORT DOUGLAS within the exclusive
Beachfront Mirage estate. At more than 80 squares, this isn’t
Yyour typical holiday house; it’s more like a private resort that
just happens to be all yours. Because the entire property is spread across
a single, sprawling level, it has a breezy, effortless flow where ten people
can coexist beautifully without ever stepping on each other’s toes.
That sense of space is made possible by the home’s architectural ‘wow’
factor: a design that completely redefines indoor-outdoor tropical living.
The villa consists of three interconnecting pavilions with retractable
sliding walls that open entirely to a superb, 20-metre temperature-
controlled mineral pool. Because the water essentially hugs the house, you
can literally step from the comfort of your living room straight into the
cooling water when the urge strikes.
Stepping further inside, the luxury continues with high ceilings, Japanese
black wood, and polished stone floors. It’s an open-plan design perfectly
suited to the Far North, allowing the breeze to move through the house
while you enjoy the view of the fish-filled water features and lily pads that
add a touch of quiet tranquillity to the grounds.
To top off that tropical lifestyle, there are those quintessential Port
Douglas touches. After all, is it even a tropical holiday if you aren’t rinsing
off in an outdoor shower surrounded by palm fronds? It is the ultimate
holiday feeling. And for the moments when you aren’t lounging poolside,
the massive, stylish kitchen is a total dream.
The expansive verandah serves as the villa’s heartbeat. Here, you’ll find a
massive dining table positioned right on the water’s edge, supported by a
full outdoor bar and premium BBQ facilities. It’s the kind of space built
for long, lazy lunches that turn into sunset cocktails.