Choose your Summer Holiday Destination – Quick and Easy! See below for all holiday spots we have in what area!
Queensland:
Bedarra Island
Bedarra Island Villa is set on a the secluded Bedarra Island on a white sand beach that wraps the turquoise water framed by palms and is the ultimate in privacy and beauty. The Villa is positioned near the water’s edge on a private two-acre estate which wraps around a palm-framed white-sand beach. Prominent artists, photographers and writers consider Doorila Cove to be the most beautiful beach on the island. Here you can swim or snorkel for hours in the warm clear turquoise waters of the Coral Sea. Sleeps up to 8 people.
Thirty One Degrees
‘Thirty-One degrees’ at Oak Beach, Port Douglas is beach house accommodation that beautifully depicts what Australian beach holidays are famous for – laid back luxury. The fresh white interiors, understated design by BKH, blend perfectly with the sea and sand at Queensland’s beautiful Oak Beach, Port Douglas. This private home accommodation is an absolute beachfront holiday rental that oozes a relaxed vibe in tropical paradise.
NSW:
City
Apartment One
Apartment one is the luxurious inner-city accommodation in the Contemporary Hotels collection, perfect for those seeking privacy and an alternative accommodation to a hotel. With architecture by Australia’s minimalist maestros Burley Katon Halliday, this is the quintessential glamorous Darlinghurst Apartment. Sleeps up to 2 people.
Apartment Two
When it comes to a chic inner city apartment accommodation, Apartment Two in Darlinghurst ticks every box. 1. Architectural awarded BKH building. 2. Sensational modernist interiors. 3. Two generous bedrooms. 4. Swimming pool. 5. Gym. 6. Private deck with BBQ. 7. Security. 8. Undercover parking. 9. Gourmet kitchen. 10. Restaurant precinct. Apartment Two in Darlinghurst has many design elements including a feature glass wall that lets in the filtered northern light through a forest of lush bamboo, creating an indoor-outdoor feel. Sleeps up to 4 people.
Apartment Noir
Apartment Noir is high style apartment living in Darlinghurst. Designed by Belle Magazine’s interior designer of the year Greg Natale the decadent interiors offer a luxurious accommodation experience for visitors to Sydney who wish to embrace the local Sydney lifestyle. Apartment Noir is a glamorous one bedroom jewel in Darlinghurst - the perfect solution for guests and travellers seeking short term apartment accommodation in Sydney without compromising on style and originality. Sleeps up to 2 people.
Esther Street
Located in the hub of the designer and art precinct in fashionable Surry Hills, The Esther Street Residence is a Graham Jahn designed masterpiece which was duly awarded the Robin Boyd Prize for design. This luxurious two storey inner city free standing house offers an aesthetic of design and beauty with a concept that satisfies the urban traveller’s desire for functional accommodation, which has the edge of a hip hotel but the comfort of a glamorous home. Sleeps up to 6.
Potts Point View
Commanding the quintessential Sydney view, Potts Point View is a luxury apartment which literally adds art to life as the city skyline forms a dramatic backdrop to every room, taking in the harbour Bridge, Opera House, Luna Park, the CBD and North Sydney neon. This Potts Point, one bedroom luxury apartment was renovated and a wall eliminated to maximise space, the resulting oversized studio, now boasts knock out views from every room. Sleeps up to 2 people.
Darling Point Pad
For the perfect private short-term luxury getaway with stunning Sydney Harbour views, this light and bright two bedroom apartment spans the entire top floor of a unique 1930’s Sydney home. Walking distance to the city through Rushcutters Bay, this charming boutique rental property has a huge deck which overlooks a large private garden. The perfect north-west aspect, which is protected from the prevailing winds, spans the width of the property and showcases the beautiful views. The sunsets are especially breathtaking as they overlook Sydney Harbour where the bridge, ferries and sailing yachts dominate. Sleeps up to 4 people.
Tivoli Villa
Built in 1915, this is ‘The Great Gatsby’ mansion of The Contemporary Hotels collection. The Hollywood feel and glamour of The Tivoli Villa is nostalgic, yet it flirts with seaside modernism. Totally ‘Luxe’, with a focus on today’s informal lifestyle elements the finishes are a heady mix of art nouveau, deco with elements of the 60’s and 70’s, nevertheless is a celebration of understated chic. The imposing proportions of this stunning Sydney Harbour home will impress with its laid back feel, original joinery, and beautiful patina, natural light and charming chandeliers. True to the Contemporary Hotels philosophy; the vibe is perfectly relaxed and the old and new balanced with fresh white interiors with furnishings that are simple and chic. Sleeps up to 10 people.
Coast
Wombarra Beach House
Wombarra Beach House, at the seaside village of Wombarra, is where the rugged mountain ranges meet the sparkling Pacific Ocean. Surrounded by national parkland and mountainous escarpment on one side and situated on the beach on the other, this is a very private unspoilt getaway. The house is noted for its architecture and design as it was created by internationally renowned architect Ed Lippmann, best known for his sleek Andrew ‘Boy’ Charlton Pool complex in inner-city Sydney. Elevated from the beach to maximise views, the expansive, open-plan interior is relaxed and ideal for families and corporate gatherings alike, or for those who simply love the Australian bush. The house boasts polished timber floors, double-height ceilings, feature glass walls, a fireplace and an extensive timber deck which includes a heated spa. This magnificent design and interior embodies simplicity and understated elegance.
Rockridge
Rockridge is the most charming holiday rental in the Australian beach house retreats. A vacation in this private villa will take you back to long, hot summers of a bygone era. This is an original 1940′s Palm Beach home of the romantic old school. If you’re feeling nostalgic for gin and tonics in a European style villa by the seaside, Rockridge will take you there in an instant. First built as a gentleman’s residence, the house’s unique features include beautifully crafted joinery, original cabinetry, quirky collectables and a stone fireplace. But modern life has its creature comforts and everything at Rockridge is taken care of. A new, fully equipped marble kitchen, swimming pool, spa and in-built gas barbecue leaves no stone unturned. Sleeps up to 8 people.
Palm Beach Villa
Architecturally designed to celebrate light and space the Palm Beach Villa is comprised of two contemporary pavilions that feature four luxurious king sized bedrooms all with their own en-suites, in addition there are family quarters that can accommodate up to 4 children. The Villa also enjoys open plan living, dining and media rooms and expansive spaces for alfresco dining in its protected central courtyard and poolside entertaining. With its fresh white theme looking out to the glistening ocean this is truly paradise found. Sleeps up to 8 adults and 4 children.
Barrenjoey Villa
The Barrenjoey Villa is a luxury beach-front Villa facing towards the serene and protected waters of Pittwater. The chic and fresh interiors offer beautifully designed open-plan living. The Villa has large open dining and kitchen spaces, with bi-fold doors opening to the large timber deck, is the perfect setting for al-fresco entertaining. Sleeps up to 6 people.
Pacific Road House
Pacific Road House is a serene and magical house set high up on a hill with views overlooking Palm Beach Lighthouse, over to Pittwater and stretching out as far as the central coast. Less than an hour from Sydney, Palm Beach is the long-favoured weekend getaway for Sydneysiders. Built in the 1950s, the Harry Seidler-esque house suits its Palm Beach address – glamorous and a little bit Hollywood Hills (but with a better view!). Gloriously light and sunny, the relaxed coastal luxury feel of the interiors was overseen by Sydney design team Greg Natale Design and featured in Belle magazine’s 2008 special renovation issue. A backdrop of fresh white makes way for a rich interior palette that reflects the sand and sea colours of the coastal surroundings, and is tempered by beautiful dark timbers and natural weaves. Sleeps up to 7 people.
Northview Villa
A spectacular property with sweeping views over the golden sands and rolling surf of Palm Beach. Originally built in the 1920′s, Robert Brown, the award winning architect, has recreated this home to a beautiful and unique sanctuary of modern living, and entertaining. This property provides various separate living quarters; the original home comprises a formal sitting room with sandstone features, original polished floor boards and a gorgeous fireplace. It flows through to a stylish kitchen with large terrazzo island workspace with floor to ceiling sliding windows, opening to the alfresco dining areas and north easterly views over Palm Beach. Sleeps up to 8 people.
Clareville Boat House
Idyllic and picturesque, this cosy little boat house is equipped to ensure you have a relaxing stay. Clean lines, simple and comfortable – Clareville Boat House has its own jetty and scenic views across the Pittwater. Located only one hour’s drive north of Sydney CBD, you will feel a million miles away. Bi-fold doors open up to create the seamless flow of the indoors, out to the glistening Pittwater. Clareville Boat House is well equipped to ensure you have a relaxing stay. Enjoy the large entertaining area, lounge on the day bed with a book or a cocktail and BBQ up a culinary feast. Spend the afternoon soaking in the outdoor spa bath whilst sipping on Champagne and watching the boats come and go. Sleeps up to 2 people.
Snapper Lodge
This quaint coastal property rental is perfect for those wanting a quick Sydney getaway that oozes colour and inspires dreams. Built on the water’s edge with its own jetty and small sandy beach, Snapper Lodge is the ultimate romantic private hideaway, set behind a stand of bamboo and under a canopy of established trees. Styled and lovingly nurtured by an artist, this rustic beach house is not only a retreat for lovers; it is a unique bohemian gem of creativity. You may experience deja vu as you enter through the colourful lime-washed doors, as this1950’s converted boat house has seduced fashionistas and style gurus and has featured in several leading design and fashion magazines. Sleeps up to 4 people.
Ocean Muse
Ocean Muse at Port Stephens, NSW, has space, privacy and a stunning wet edge pool. It is the perfect luxury family getaway that is surrounded by exquisite national parks and sensational northerly beach views. Conceived as a pair of interconnecting, eco-sensitive pavilions split over three levels; Ocean Muse is a house of generous proportions and soaks up people well in its spacious crevices. Upstairs adults can entertain from the terrazzo kitchen with Miele appliances, relax in the open-plan living and dining area or take a cue in the billiard room. While downstairs two bedrooms share an additional living area with TV and DVD player – perfect for the kids. Outside a large yard is just the place for a game of sport. Sleeps up to 8 people.
Byron Bay Villa
Byron Bay Villa, Byron Bay, NSW, Australia, designed by BKH architects, is the quintessential holiday beach house rental. A stone’s throw from Wategos Beach, this four bedroom private coastal retreat is for those seeking a luxury villa near the seaside. Magnificent ocean views, sunny aspect, stunning interiors and a gorgeous lap pool and spa are reasons this is the preferred destination for celebrities, surfer’s and the discerning bohemian. Situated just steps from Wategos, Byron Bay Villa is surrounded by established tropical gardens and luscious palms and backs directly onto a nature reserve, where the famous coastal walk meanders to the Cape Byron Lighthouse – Australia’s most easterly point. Sleeps up to 8 guests.
Country
Mending Wall
Named after the Poem by Robert Frost, Mending Wall was shortlisted in the 2009 World Architecture Festival and Contemporary Hotels is thrilled to offer this exceptional property as luxury accommodation. Located in Mt Irvine, a small village off the Bells Line of Road in the Blue Mountains, this unique house gives a modern and thrilling take on the Blue Mountains experience. Enjoy the fresh air and majestic natural scenery by day and cosy fires and star filled skies at night. Mending Wall is the ultimate country retreat in which to relax by the fire and read a book from the impressive library or explore its beautifully landscaped cold climate gardens – which also offer endless space for the kids to run around. Sleeps up to 8 people.
The Seidler House
It’s arguably Seidler’s most striking residential masterpiece and is not only drop dead gorgeous, it’s the perfect holiday abode, which incorporates the latest advances in construction technology. Built into the natural rock formation, this award-winning design, which was completed in 2000, is dramatically positioned on the edge of a rugged sandstone escarpment, ensuring panoramic bush views overlooking a deep picturesque gorge of the Wingecarribee River, Joadja, near Mittagong and Bowral, in the Southern Highlands. It features a spacious open plan with floor to ceiling glass walls, opposing curved roofs, local stone, Alta quartzite floors, Verde marina granite and Norwegian stone. White walls complement the stone, as does the generous yet functional living spaces with open fireplaces that mould together and extend to viewing decks, vast outdoor areas, sculptures and stone gardens that lead to a sensual and central swimming pool. Sleeps up to 8 people.
National Park/Waterfront
Bora Bora House
This unique hideaway offers the ultimate retreat complete with a sparkling infinity edge swimming pool, heated spa and multiple entertaining pavilions and log fire. There are magnificent views from every room of the house – from the bed of three rooms guests can look up through a clear portal cut from the bottom the pool! The Bora Bora House features direct beach access to a very private, white sanded, tidal beach and also features a boatshed and deep water jetty. The house, which has been showcased on Grand Designs Australia, is crafted from an inspired palette of sandstone, timber, glass and bamboo. Secluded at Cottage Point the house also features an eco-friendly design and infrastructure while offering every conceivable luxury. Sleeps up to 10 people.
South Australia:
Port Elliot
Port Elliot Beach House is an architecturally designed beach house, one hour drive from Adelaide. This four-bedroom stone and timber beach house is elegant, charming and graceful with views stretching from the Murray Mouth to Encounter Bay. The house has been designed to take full advantage of its beachfront location. It features beautifully crafted joinery and cabinetry, luxurious bathrooms and modern classic furniture. A state of the art, fully equipped, travertine kitchen, heated polished concrete floors and fully ducted reverse cycle air-conditioning ensures a high level of comfort. Sleeps up to 8 people.
Kangaroo Island
The sensuous curves of Kangaroo Island Villa, perched on the cliff overlooking beautiful Snellings Beach, inspire complete surrender to relaxation. The beach lifestyle experienced at Kangaroo Island Villa is furthermore exquisite for its sophisticated flair in architectural design, creatively experimenting with space and shape. The circular tower bedroom with its panoramic window looking out to sea and the cushioned, sunken pit with an open fire – are the ultimate in repose and offer vistas that make one feel at ease with the world. Each double bedroom faces a magnificent sea view as well as the living and dining rooms which expose the bountiful views of the Spencer Gulf. Sleeps up to 6 people.
