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The Artists' Treehouse : Stayz Holiday Home Awards Unique category bronze winner

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The shared pool is just out the back gate.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9160 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Port Douglas, QLD
  • Four Mile Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Macrossan Street
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Port Douglas, QLD (PTI-Port Douglas Heliport)
    ‪17 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Artists' Treehouse : Stayz Holiday Home Awards Unique category bronze winner

The Port Douglas Artists' Treehouse is situated in the heart of Port Douglas on a beautiful quiet street. Oozing good vibes, it is the holiday rental you will never want to leave. Breezy, spacious and laid back, you will shift into holiday mode the moment you arrive. The fully air-conditioned townhouse features four bedrooms (sleeping up to nine), two living rooms, two bathrooms, a fully self contained kitchen opening to the balcony, huge front deck, leading to a wonderful new built shared pool. Filled with major collections of inter/nationally renowned artists, as well as eclectic and stylish furnishings, (three tv's, unlimited internet, stereo, book collections, toys, beach items), the Port Douglas Artist's Treehouse finds the perfect balance between comfort, and cool, artistic contemporary style with an affordable price.

Situated in the heart of Port Douglas, you can stroll into the main street or take a walk over to the beach, just a few minutes away. Our guests comment about its perfect location. The Artists' Treehouse fronts onto a quiet street, looking over towering paperbark trees, giving it a secluded and serene feel. About eight minutes into the main street to sample one of the many first class restaurants, a few minutes walk to laze the days away at the world famous beach, or about ten minutes to the marina, to whisk you off to an unforgettable day on Great Barrier Reef. If you are looking for the perfect base to explore Port Douglas, a base you can truly relax and feel at home, then the Artists' Treehouse is it.

The Treehouse suits families and friends looking for somewhere to truly relax and feel at home. Its child friendly, filled with toys and dvd's.

If your looking for something smaller - please look at the Port Douglas Artists' Cottage, http://www.stayz.com.au/57309 a one bedroom art-filled holiday rental just near to the Artists' Treehouse and also featured in design magazines and websites world wide. We also have the two bedroom Artists Nook, rights beside the Treehouse - you are looking for something larger, consider the Artists' Beach House - a five bedroom house with pool on the beach path http://www.stayz.com.au/120128 or our house on the beach just north of PortDouglas, The Artists' Beach Front. The Artists' Treehouse is owned by Artist Tina Gonsalves, chef, Matthew Wild and their sons Pablo Wild and Hugo Wild, long term locals of Port Douglas. Guest love all of the local information we share with our guests - leading to great local experience of the area.


The Artist's Tree House

On the second floor, wooden flooring leads to an open plan fully equipped kitchen featuring wooden benches. The kitchen has an electric stove and dishwasher, toaster, juicer, blender and other appliances. This leads to the dining areas featuring a bespoke dining table with settings for six people. Expansive sliding french doors lead to the balcony, bringing the outside in, letting mother nature steal the show. Spend your evenings looking over the towering paperbark trees, watching the hundreds of birds flying past everyday. There is a small study area, a living room area with two three seater couches, DVD player, selection of DVD's, and digital television. There is a stereo with iPod/iphone attachment. A large air conditioner is available if needed.

The upstairs master bedroom is also air-conditioned if needed. There is a queen size bed. The upstairs bathroom has a shower/ toilet.

Downstairs is another living room that opens up to a deck via french doors. There is airconditioning if needed. There is a large bookshelf with a range of books/DVD's and games. Another large digital television/DVD player and comfy couch. This is great if there is two families, or children - allowing room to spread out. There are chairs/toys/spades/boards/rugs/towels to take to the beach.

The front bedroom is also airconditioned if needed. It can be set up as king or two singles. French doors open up to the balcony and a small sitting area. The third bedroom, also airconditioned, has a two single bunkbeds. The fourth bedroom has three single beds.

The back gate leads to the pool. The pool is shared with eight other properties, however, all are residential so the pool is rarely used, and its most likely you will have it to yourself.




The location

The Port Douglas Artist's Treehouse is in the heart of Port Douglas, a few minutes walk to the beach, and aobut eight minutes walk to the marina and the main street. Situated on a quiet street, overlooking the towering paper-bark trees. The Treehouse fronts the residential block of "Paper Bark Gardens".

Port Douglas offers something for everyone. The distinctive laid back atmosphere, the breathtaking beauty of the scenery, morning strolls along palm-fringed Four Mile Beach, world championship golf courses, the marina, five star restaurants, local artist's galleries, boutique designer stores finished off with relaxing moments in the sidewalk cafes.

The Farmer's Market every Sunday is a wonderful mix of arts, crafts and local produce. There are amazing experiences diving spectacular Great Barrier Reef that can not be missed. Try a refreshing swim in the crystal clear waters of Mossman Gorge, or Spring Creek to revitalise the soul. Go sailing, spend a day lazing on the many (most empty) beaches.

Laze the day away on nearby Low Isles. Hike scenic trails to Cape Tribulation where tropical rainforest and coral reef meet. The area is unique, a rainforest that has been in existence for more than 120 million years and contains some plant and animal species not seen anywhere else in the world. or take a cruise up river and come face to face with large crocodiles and pythons in their natural habitat from the comfort and safety of a cruise just spend quiet days lazing about in the Port Douglas Artist's Treehouse. The balmy tropical climate year around keeps visitors coming back to Port Douglas again and again.

On booking you will be sent a large compendium filled full of local ideas of enjoying the area.

Things to note

The basic price is for six people over three bedrooms. The price adjusts for more people. If you are a booking of four single people, wanting four bedrooms, do let me know and we can adjust the prices accordingly.

Property manager

Tina Gonsalves
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking only outside on deck

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Port Douglas

Located in Port Douglas, this holiday home is next to a golf course. Wet Tropics of Queensland and Mowbray Conservation Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Four Mile Beach Park and Wildlife Habitat. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Port Douglas, QLD

What's nearby

  • Four Mile Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Macrossan Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Port Village Shopping Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sugar Wharf - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wicked Ice Creams - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bam Pow - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rattle N Hum - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Grant Street Kitchen - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Zinc Port Douglas - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does The Artists' Treehouse : Stayz Holiday Home Awards Unique category bronze winner have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Artists' Treehouse : Stayz Holiday Home Awards Unique category bronze winner pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Artists' Treehouse : Stayz Holiday Home Awards Unique category bronze winner?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Artists' Treehouse : Stayz Holiday Home Awards Unique category bronze winner?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Artists' Treehouse : Stayz Holiday Home Awards Unique category bronze winner located?

This family-friendly Port Douglas holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Four Mile Beach and Macrossan Street. Port Village Shopping Centre and Anzac Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the owner was very helpful
interesting art excellent utensils
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property, well situated
Great property that can accommodate a few families. Quirky with the artwork, well equipped, good pool. Only a short walk into Port Douglas and the marina which made going out at night easy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house in quiet location
The house was really well suited for our group ( 2 couples and 2 teenagers) with different spaces to spread out or gather together. The house was comfortable and beautifully styled in a tranquil setting. The hosts were easy to contact, and worked very hard to ensure our stay went well, despite some issues that were beyond their control. Port Douglas is an outstanding destination, can't wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A+++ - incredible accommodation!!
Tina and Matt have created such a unique and comfortable accommodation that is in such a great location in Port Douglas. We walked everywhere, less than 10 mins to town and beach. Tina’s artwork around the house is the hero, we discovered new things every day. The house is opposite a green area which really adds to the ambience and we loved listening to the sounds of nature. Communication before and during the trip was brilliant. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Artists treehouse
We had a great stay at the artist treehouse. Perfect position, really well appointed and great for a small family
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Port Douglas Gem
Beautiful property about 10 minutes walk from beach and main shops/restaurants. A beautiful property which we felt honoured to use. Good shared pool. BBQ was a plus as well. Would recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy D., Toowoomba

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just beautiful!
Such an amazing beach house! We loved the space and was a real feast for the eyes. Tina was wonderful and we can not wait to return for another visit at this property or another of the artist properties!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Zarko D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
Great house ... everything provided ... easy going process and communications
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully decorated artists home ideal for beach holiday.
Very happy with this accommodation for a weeks winter break in sunny Port Douglas. Gorgeous home chock full of interesting art and furniture. Everything is just as described and pictured.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a fantastic house
We loved every minute and thank you for making everything so welcoming. Your house was the perfect launch pad to everything that the area had to offer and and even more wonderful place to come back to after trips out yonder. A glass of something cooling and white on the balcony after a shower looking at life on the street below was another highlight!

10/10 Excellent

David Webb

Great artistic retreat
We loved spending time in this house which is full of great art. It is extremely comfortable with air con and ceiling fans. It is close to the wonderful beach and convenient for town yet in a quiet street.. Tina is a very good host sending lots of information about the house and surrounding areas . We would highly recommend staying in The Artists Treehouse.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gaynor E.

Wish it was mine !
On arriving at the spacious and comfortable Treehouse, we feel instantly at home, having stayed there on many occasions. It has such a relaxing feel but at the same time there is so much to look at .... the walls are covered in artworks and thought provoking messages . The open windows and doors let in the breezes and the sounds of the tropical birds while giving us a lush green outlook to the garden, palm trees and the magnificent paperbark . Absolutely perfect location with an easy walk to the either the beach, shops or marina . The kitchen is well equipped for preparing your own meals as it’s a pleasant option to just stay in ! Looking forward to our next holiday here !
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cara M.

You'll never want to leave!
This property is just so unique and quirky and beautifully presented. Tina goes above and beyond to ensure you enjoy your stay. Everything you need is provided for a comfortable stay in this home away from home. Our family of 5 spent 2 amazing weeks here and never wanted to leave. The open plan and tropical breeze meant we never used the air conditioner once and slept comfortably. Great location. You'll love the day bed on the balcony and breakfast at the huge mermaid table listening to the birds. Faultless!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

Wonderful holiday home
Tina looked after us very well and responded very quickly to our emails. The house is very bohemian, with a welcoming comfort. Our children felt at home straight away.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

claudia m.

wonderfull family holiday
excellent home , with lots of room to spread out; ideal for families, or 3 couples. Ideal quiet location with lovely balcony; interesting artwork and lots of picturebooks to browse.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

This unique artistic home, offered us a great experience which was beyond hosting us in Port Douglas
This unique artistic home, offered us a great experience which was beyond hosting us in Port Douglas. The house has everything one needs for a great vacation (baskets for the beach, big towels and beach toys and a cute pool), has all needed to have a comfy homy experience (nice soaps, soft towels, clean everything) and fun options to have the meals - bar sitting, big table, chairs on the balcony with BBQ and more... Above all it has a great creative artistic style with a humorist touch that adds a special edge to the whole experience. So glad we found this location it is the icing on the cake of any stay at Port Douglas:).
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

We had an absolutely brilliant time. The treehouse was just amazing - I just loved it in everyway. T
We had an absolutely brilliant time. The treehouse was just amazing - I just loved it in everyway. The second day at the Treehouse we went down to the little wharf at the end of the street and happened upon a fishing boat just back from sea after 2 weeks fishing - we brought a red emperor and some cod fresh off the boat!! Delicious:) We swam in the sea every day after a big walk along the beach up the hill and down into town for our morning coffee. Loved the book lounge in town. Read our books lying on the comfy couches upstairs in the treehouse - a small little yellow bird flew in a couple of times and hung from the light fitting in the lounge. The decor was so charming -and I loved the windows and sliding doors. The mermaid table was very cool. So many lovely touches I can't list them all!! My husband was on a bit of quest to find the best lamingtons - so we sampled quite a few on our explorations into the areas around Port Douglas.. The whole time we were on holiday I just thought we were staying in the best place in Port Douglas - it was lovely coming back to "our place" to cook up our meals and try out the new and exotic fruits we couldn't resist buying.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

We had a terrific week at the treehouse. The house is both stunning/ecletic and also very comfortabl
We had a terrific week at the treehouse. The house is both stunning/ecletic and also very comfortable - with plenty of different spaces to chill out. And very kid friendly with a huge toy box & a bookcase full of kids books & Dvds - our 2 toddlers loved it. A few blocks walk from the beach in one direction & the main cafe strip in the other. Loved it & we would very happily visit again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

We were absolutely blown away when we arrived at the artists' treehouse. The decor is just so amazin
We were absolutely blown away when we arrived at the artists' treehouse. The decor is just so amazing!! It is unlike anything i have ever seen before - you can tell someone creative decorated!! Every little detail is thought of from having some essential pantry items, to kids toys. There is so much information on what to do in Port Douglas and surrounds as well. We took our 9 month old baby and it was heaven! Romantic and also family oriented. The owners have a little munchkin so they have thought of everything you would need for bubbas.Everything was so comfortable and relaxing. The location is only 10 mins to town and probably less to the beach. As we are lazy (!) we sometimes wished we were a little closer to the beach or to town but being a little away from it all meant that it was extra relaxing. Also remember when going here or anywhere in FNQ that you have to be at one with nature - that means at times very loud birds! :)I highly recommend this place for couples travelling together (without kids) or a family. We left feeling totally relaxed and felt that the generosity of the owners made for an extra special experience.We are now in freezing cold, rainy Sydney and we cannot wait to go back to this place!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

The first time I saw this accommodation online I was hooked and it more than met my hopes for the pe
The first time I saw this accommodation online I was hooked and it more than met my hopes for the perfect holiday. The house is amazing, creative, great facilities and all the comforts required. We stayed for 2 weeks and I could have moved in permanently. Tina and Matt have created a holiday home for the traveller who wants something unique. I will and have highly recommended it already and will be back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful and Relaxing time in a funky and eclectic home. Perfect location: easy walk to town, the m
Beautiful and Relaxing time in a funky and eclectic home. Perfect location: easy walk to town, the marina and the beach. We loved it!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful place. Very Charming
Beautiful place. Very Charming
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

We loved our stay the Artists Treehouse. The place has a magical feel - we fell in love with it.
We loved our stay the Artists Treehouse. The place has a magical feel - we fell in love with it. Its filled with so much character, we instantly felt right at home. It was quiet, private but really central - a walk to anywhere. The kids loved all the artwork and the feel of the place. There was room to spread out  they spent a lot of time downstairs playing games and we had some lovely romantic dinners upstairs. It was exactly what we needed. The pool was a great escape from the heat. Thanks for making such a special abode to enjoy Port Douglas from. The hardest part was leaving. We will be back!

About the host

Hosted by Tina Gonsalves

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We travel the world staying in holiday rentals, so we know what makes a great holiday rental, so you will love to stay in our abodes. I am an artist. My husband, Matthew Wild is a chef, and with our two children, we are passionate about living a life thats adventurous, creative and spirited, and this shows in our homes in North Queensland and Europe. We travel a lot, but when we are not, we live between Beautiful Port Douglas, Wonga Beach and Amazing Berlin. Come and stay in our charming homes oozing art, soul and creative vibes. Our homes are created with love, lots of hard work, and a passion of collecting and creating. We search the world for items we love. As much as possible, we recycle building materials, and upcycle furniture. Our houses aren't fussy or pretentious, but they are all about charming you, making you feel great, and celebrating the creative spirit.

Why they chose this property

Both Matt and I have been based in the area since Port Douglas was a little fishing village in the early 80's. We bought this property from overseas, sight unseen, and poured a lot of love into it to turn it into our home. It was inspired by those beautiful North Queensland tropical homes of the 1970's that capture the sea breeze and embrace the environment. This property was our gorgeous home when the kids were younger. At the time, we were traveling a lot with our work, and then we holiday rented it when we traveled, but it was such a popular holiday rental (great position, great vibes, really spacious) that we then bought another home for us, and we now just share The Artists' Treehouse with other beautiful souls who seem to love it as much as we do. Each year, we spend time working on it to make it more beautiful, and more beautiful - so its an ongoing passion for creating the perfect home and the perfect holiday rental.

What makes this property unique

The house has a large set of sliding doors opening to the balcony, which looks over towering paperbark trees. The afternoon light, reflecting on the polished timber floor boards creates the most spectacular warm tones. I love sitting at the breakfast bar on the balcony, reading a book, watching the people walk by and admiring the copious amounts bird life. We also love the huge front deck. We built a great table, and having a few afternoon beers here is really lovely. For larger groups staying, having two living rooms is a real benefit - sometimes the kids can be playing downstairs, and the adults can be chilling out upstairs for an hour or two. Guest also love the huge front courtyard that the kids can play in safely. It. The kids room is perfect for the little ones.

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