Best Vacation Rentals in Port Douglas

Just a 7-minute walk from Four Mile Beach and 600 yards from Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina, NOMAD - Luxe apartment features accommodations in Port Douglas with barbecue facilities. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. The apartment provides an outdoor swimming pool with a fence, as well as a hot tub and an elevator. Providing a terrace and mountain views, the spacious apartment includes 1 bedroom, a living room, cable flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a hot tub and a bath. Guests can take in the views of the pool from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. The apartment offers bed linen, towels, and laundry service. The area is popular for snorkeling and windsurfing, and bike rental is available at this 5-star apartment. If you like to discover the area, diving, fishing and canoeing are possible in the surroundings and the apartment can arrange a car rental service. Mossman Gorge is 13 miles from NOMAD - Luxe apartment, while Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary is 2.5 miles from the property. Cairns Airport is 40 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

- "classy, tropical, stylish, versatile and excellently serviced" - "Amazing apartment, highly recommend!" - "A perfect honeymoon destination" - "A well appointed apartment in a great location" - "Absolutely an amazing luxury stay" - "Eclectic, interesting stayover for all "nomads:!" - "Pleasant and comfortable apartment that needs updating to meet "Luxe""

Sun-drenched luxury just steps from Vie Spa Port Douglas
Guests of this beach aparthotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a hot tub and a 24-hour fitness center.
Each apartment offers WiFi, 24-hour room service, and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Added amenities include a minibar, premium bedding, and a coffee/tea maker. Housekeeping is available on request.
Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa offers 75 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Craiglie aparthotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "The pool is outstanding ! Staff are friendly and very helpful" - "We had a very relaxing time. We had our privacy with a magnificent lagoon style pool write on our door step. Beach only 30 metres away for a pleasant walk. The resort had great food and a reasonably priced gift shop. It was serene but you could also meet people by the main pool and bar. " - "Facilities: Top of the line, Outstanding; Value: Affordable; Service: Go the extra mile, Phenomenal, Outstanding; Cleanliness: Spotless, Immaculate, Beautiful; "

Just a 6-minute walk from Four Mile Beach and 700 yards from Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary, Pineapple Petes Beach House features accommodations in Port Douglas with an open-air bath. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. The pool features a fence and garden views. Featuring a terrace and pool views, the spacious vacation home includes 4 bedrooms, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 3 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a bath. Towels and bed linen are available in the vacation home. The property has an outdoor dining area. During warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and eat on the private patio. The area is popular for fishing and hiking, and bike rental is available at this 5-star vacation home. An indoor play area is also available at the vacation home, while guests can also relax in the garden. Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina is 2.5 miles from Pineapple Petes Beach House, while Mossman Gorge is 11 miles from the property. Cairns Airport is 38 miles away.

- "I wouldn’t stay anywhere else in Port Douglas!" - "A great house to stay and relax." - "Paradise with the family! Maxo relaxo" - "Absolutely superb." - "In a word OUTSTANDING." - "Wonderful" - "Awesome home with plenty of room to have your own space. We had a great week together as a family."

Salt air and 12 outdoor pools, near Four Mile Beach
Guests of this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a fitness center and a picnic area.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas offers 295 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and minibars. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- " " - "Great experience for my family first time in Port Douglas." - "Overall a great experience. Many great facilities and very accommodating." - "We loved the breakfast buffet. Staff were helpful when required as well" - "Staff, pool, everything beautiful " - "Great family holiday in paradise." - "We loved our stay at the Sheraton " - "Loved the beautiful pools surrounding the property." - "Absolutely beautiful excellent service beautiful location and resort of my choice for sure Clean food amazing Reception luggage everything Can’t complain about anything Thank you "

3.8 miles from Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina in Port Douglas, 160 Temple Swimout Apt features accommodations with access to spa facilities. Offering free private parking, the 5-star apartment is a 5-minute walk from Four Mile Beach. The outdoor swimming pool features a pool bar and fence. Featuring a balcony and pool views, the spacious apartment includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area. For those times when you'd rather not eat out, you can cook on the barbecue. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Mossman Gorge is 10 miles from the apartment, while Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary is 1.7 miles from the property. Cairns Airport is 37 miles away.

- "Stunning!!" - "Amazing" - "Will definitely be back!" - "Great family holiday" - "Overall very enjoyable"

Stylish beach retreat with outdoor pool
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a fitness center are available at this smoke-free resort. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and conference space.
Peppers Beach Club offers 92 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Rooms open to balconies. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Absolutely beautiful " - "Had a great stay at Peppers last month!! Staff were exceptional - attentive to all of our questions and needs and they went out of their way to help mail us something important we had left behind. Room was lovely, pool was fabulous, location was super convenient - highly recommend! " - "Close to town, beautiful rooms, clean and tidy. Would highly recommend. All made better by lovely staff. Will definitely be back "

Offering an outdoor swimming pool and a garden, Oasis Luxe on Macrossan Street - Stylish Residence in Port Douglas is close to Four Mile Beach and Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. With free Wifi, this 1-bedroom apartment offers a satellite flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and toaster. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area. Dining options are available close to the apartment. Mossman Gorge is 13 miles from Oasis Luxe on Macrossan Street - Stylish Residence, while Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary is 2.3 miles away. Cairns Airport is 40 miles from the property.

- "Comfortable, spotless, luxury feel!" - "Perfect home away from home" - "Great apartment & location." - "Perfect location!! You must book this place" - "Great" - "Excellent on all counts" - "Lovely." - "Fantastic stay, highly recommend and would stay again." - "loved it, were happy to spend time relaxing in premise in beautiful surroundings." - "It was great and I would book it again and recommend it to friends."

Elegant beach hotel and 2 outdoor pools
Guests at this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area.
Mandalay Luxury Beachfront Apartments offers 41 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and DVD players. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 5-star hotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and irons/ironing boards.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Great place to stay in port Douglas. Easy walk to town and it was so nice to stay in a proper apartment rather than a hotel!" - "Massive place with everything we needed. Loved our stay." - "Beautiful 3 bedroom apt. Very clean, bed comfortable, shower pressure both bathrooms was strong fabulous large flatscreen tv bedroom, and living room. Kitchen was very well stocked not one complaint and Kerrie the welcoming agent was so sweet and cordial. I would definitely stay here and definitely recommend. We are from New York."

Just a 11-minute walk from Four Mile Beach and 0.6 miles from Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina, Ultima- Unique elegance in Port Douglas features accommodations in Port Douglas with an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and a terrace. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. Mossman Gorge is 12 miles from the apartment and Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary is 1.5 miles away. This air-conditioned 1-bedroom apartment comes with a seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area. Cairns Airport is 40 miles from the property.

- "Perfect place to stay in PD!" - "Unique decor, homely, in perfect location" - "Stylish, comfortable and perfect location for a most enjoyable holiday." - "I really enjoyed my time in this stunning apartment beautifully appointed and very comfortable and in a convenient locat" - "Beautiful, very well finished apartment. Had everything we needed for a couple of days in port Douglas" - "A uniquely elegant stay" - "Perfect couple of nights, recommended 100%"

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a coffee/tea maker, as well as a minibar and an outdoor entertainment area. Other amenities include premium bedding, laundry facilities, towels, and bathrobes.

- "We loved it here! Gorgeous property and location. So much to do or do nothing and relax. Service is fantastic. Food and selection is excellent. Wallaby out our back door. Had one of the best massages ever and so did my husband. Zero complaints! Absolutely lovely." - "The hotel service was very good. It was a great experience and I had a lot of fun." - "We recently spent 3 nights at Silky Oaks Lodge in early February 2024. We couldn't have asked for a better experience! The resort itself was gorgeous! We loved our bungalow and the view of the Mossman River. The staff was over the top friendly and accommodating. We arranged some day trips through the front desk, ABC Snorkeling to the Great Barrier Reef and Walk About Cultural Tours to explore the beach and the Mossman River Gorge. Both experiences were life altering. I wish we had made time to go to the spa - we received a personal tour before we left. We'll definitely do that next time. We made wonderful friends with the staff and cannot wait to return. Thank you for taking such great care of us!"

Providing an outdoor swimming pool, CASA PAPAYA Adults Only Apartment features accommodations in Port Douglas. The air-conditioned accommodation is a 7-minute walk from Four Mile Beach. There's a sun terrace and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking. Featuring a balcony and mountain views, the apartment includes 1 bedroom, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area. For those times when you'd rather not eat out, you can cook on the barbecue. Dining options are available close to the apartment. Sightseeing tours are available within easy reach. Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina is a 6-minute walk from CASA PAPAYA Adults Only Apartment, while Mossman Gorge is 13 miles from the property. Cairns Airport is 40 miles away.

- "One of the best places on my roadtrip" - "Absolutely beautiful" - ""This delightful, centrally located apartment had everything I needed; can't wait to return." - "Stunning apartment in top location" - "Wonderful location and value for money. Well appointed and stylish." - "Will come again and recommend to others." - "Clean and comfortable stay close to beach" - "Casa Papaya is a nicely decorated, well equipped and perfectly located apartment."

Luxury aparthotel with an outdoor pool and a restaurant
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free aparthotel has a restaurant and dry cleaning. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite.
Each apartment boasts a jetted tub and offers free WiFi and a kitchen. Guests will appreciate conveniences like a washer/dryer and a dining area, while an LCD TV with digital channels and a DVD player provide a bit of entertainment. Housekeeping is available on request.
Coconut Grove offers 28 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature washers/dryers and DVD players. Rooms open to furnished balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Accommodations at this 5-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Port Douglas aparthotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Spacious apartment suite" - "Beautiful apartment in a great location. " - "Amazing stay and super friendly staff / owner. Rooms were massive, clean and had all the amenities you could want. The location was perfect. Parking underground on site was really helpful. Highly recommend." - "Close to everything and just so clean and quality in every sense " - "Fantastic location, apartment spotless and had everything we needed, extremely helpful staff. We will definitely be back! "

MUSE-Luxe Apartment in Port Douglas is located in Port Douglas, just a 2-minute walk from Four Mile Beach and 0.6 miles from Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi. This air-conditioned 1-bedroom apartment comes with a fully equipped kitchen, a seating area, a dining area, and a flat-screen TV. This apartment also offers a balcony that doubles up as an outdoor dining area. The apartment offers bed linen, towels, and laundry service. During warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and eat on the private patio. Guests can enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and garden at the apartment. Mossman Gorge is 13 miles from MUSE-Luxe Apartment in Port Douglas, while Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary is 1.9 miles away. Cairns Airport is 40 miles from the property.

- "Brilliant! Comfortable, stylish & well located." - "Very beautiful, luxurious accommodation, excellent location. Were able to walk to most places." - "Can’t fault our stay here at all. Perfect location, parking, beautiful decor, easy to reach host, nice pool" - "Excellent" - "The perfect Port Douglas accommodation." - "Fabulous stay in stylish comfortable apartment with easy acces to beach" - "Thank you Charlotte." - "Beautiful, well equipped and located apartment in an aged building without an elevator"

Luxury aparthotel with a full-service spa and a fitness center
This smoke-free aparthotel features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a sauna are onsite.
Each apartment boasts a private plunge pool and offers free WiFi and a kitchen. For a bit of entertainment, an LCD TV comes with digital channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like a washer/dryer and a dining area. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Niramaya Villas and Spa offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private plunge pools and washers/dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 52-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Accommodations at this 5-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Outstanding service and quality accomodation " - "The Niramaya property my partner & I spent a week away from the city bustle to relax in was beautiful! We were prepared to pay more for an Island-style getaway, and that’s exactly what we found there. The staff were welcoming and accomodating, the onsite restaurant and pool were never crowded and always delivered. We asked for a bit less noisy garden maintenance around us and the manager accommodated our request. We missed only one thing, the use of bicycles to traverse the area, including the beach and town. The third party hire scooters were expensive. "

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, Poolside Villa - Hibiscus 40b offers accommodations in Port Douglas. The air-conditioned accommodation is a 7-minute walk from Four Mile Beach, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary Wifi. Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina is a 6-minute walk away and Mossman Gorge is 13 miles from the apartment. Leading onto a patio, the apartment consists of 1 bedroom. Offering a balcony with pool views, this apartment also has a flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchenette with a microwave, a toaster, and a stovetop, as well as 1 bathroom with a bath and a hair dryer. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne. Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary is 1.8 miles from the apartment. Cairns Airport is 40 miles away.

- "Great location, comfortable space, great balcony" - "We had such a wonderful stay at Hibiscus 40b, the location was superb and the room excellent" - "Excellent, beautiful villa great location and a stunning villa" - "Perfect stay!" - "Excellent place for a relaxing stay" - "Paradise" - "Really relaxing stay, great location and amazing pool" - "The accommodation was exactly what we required." - "Absolutely wonderful place to stay!!"

Close to the ocean, this beach villa brings it all within reach. There's convenient onsite parking, so you can leave your vehicle behind and head out to Oak Beach and Macalister Range National Park, just a short walk away.

Spend a day at the beach, relax by the outdoor pool, or sip a drink on the furnished lanai of this villa, which also features a garden. As for the great indoors, you can come inside and enjoy the free WiFi and TV.

As you settle into this 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom rental, you'll find a living room, a dining area, premium bedding, and a BBQ grill. In addition, there's a deep soaking tub, along with free toiletries, towels, and a hair dryer. Prepare a home-cooked meal in the kitchen, complete with an oven, a stovetop, and a full-sized refrigerator/freezer, as well as a coffee maker, an electric kettle, and a microwave. And you can even travel light because you'll have access to laundry facilities.

View • Security/Safety • Child Friendly • Tv • Kitchen • Internet • Balcony/Terrace • Laundry • Other • Parking • Wellness Facilities • Air Conditioner

Boasting pool views, oceaneyes getaway features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and a balcony, around 500 metres from Four Mile Beach. This holiday home has a private pool, a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. The property also has 2 bathrooms featuring a bath and a hairdryer, and towels and bed linen are provided. Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina is 3.6 km from the holiday home, while Mossman Gorge is 17 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cairns Airport, 61 km from oceaneyes getaway.

Parking • Pool • Internet • Child Friendly • Air Conditioner • Kitchen • Pet Friendly

Luxury aparthotel in Port Douglas with 6 outdoor swimming pools
6 outdoor pools, concierge services, and dry cleaning are available at this smoke-free aparthotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite.
Each apartment features a kitchenette with a refrigerator and a microwave, plus a coffee/tea maker and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. A ceiling fan, a hair dryer, and a shower are among the other amenities that guests will find. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas offers 123 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and slippers. Accommodations at this 4.5-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "We had a swim out room which was great " - "Swim out pool room was the winner for us! We will be back" - "Loved the swim out rooms. " - "Loved this resort! Fantastic staff! Great room layout! Emily @ front desk went out of her way to help us out after our original booking at another resort was lost & they were fully booked. She was so kind to find us a room very last minute & assist me with the booking process. She also advised us on a restaurant option for the evening &, WOW was she right! It was the best meal we had all trip @ IRONBAR in the main street. The room was fantastic! It was a dual layout with a main entry between 2 rooms for families. Our teenage daughters were on one side & my husband & I on the other. Quite large rooms with a spa balcony overlooking 1 of the 6 pools on the site."

A 16-minute walk from Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina in Port Douglas, Paz at Portsea Dual-Key Studio & One Bedroom features accommodations with access to a hot tub, spa center, and fitness center. The air-conditioned accommodation is a 4-minute walk from Four Mile Beach. There's a sun terrace and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking. Offering a balcony with pool views, this apartment also has a satellite flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchenette with a microwave, a toaster, and a fridge, as well as 2 bathrooms with a bath and a hair dryer. The property has an outdoor dining area. There is an on-site bar, and during warmer months you can make use of the barbecue facilities. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Port Douglas, like cycling and hiking. In addition to a year-round outdoor pool, Paz at Portsea Dual-Key Studio & One Bedroom also offers kids pool. Mossman Gorge is 12 miles from the accommodation, while Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary is 1.5 miles away. Cairns Airport is 40 miles from the property.

- "Well located. Responsive host." - "Great location" - "Very relaxing and made a lovely staff for all the family!" - "A lovely spot for a family with two older kids." - "Relaxation at its best." - "Great value, incredible pool, and very comfortable" - "Easy breezy holiday stay" - "Gorgeous dual access apartment in stunning location."

Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and a 24-hour business center
A full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a 24-hour business center are onsite.
Oaks Port Douglas Resort offers 152 accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. Rooms open to balconies. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Port Douglas hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Great spot for a family or couple. Lovely entry, restaurant and big pool area; good size, very clean room, comfy bed. " - "Received an upgrade upon checkin, room was nice and view of garden was great" - " " - "The area is very private, surrounded by beautiful gardens and ponds with lotus flowers and water lillies. The atmosphere is serene and peaceful. The staff is friendly and welcoming. Many day trips pick up at the property and it's only a short drive to town or the marina"