Noosa River Gardens 4

Wake up to water views in this north-facing, ground-floor apartment, where a palm-fringed lawn runs straight down to the Noosa River. Bring your boat and moor at the jetty right out front, with a boat ramp close by. Or grab the crab nets supplied and try your luck from the water's edge.

The apartment sits in one of only four boutique complexes between Hilton Esplanade and Noosa Waters. It's all on one level, with stone-effect floors, contemporary furnishings and a relaxed coastal feel. The open-plan living area has a big Smart TV and ceiling fans. Sliding doors open onto the undercover terrace, where a generous outdoor dining setting and a large Weber BBQ make long lunches and sunset dinners easy. From there you can watch the kayaks, canoes and the famous Noosa Ferry go past.

Back inside, the kitchen is set up for everything from a quick breakfast to a feast of the day's catch, with a big island bench where everyone can gather while the cook gets to work. When it's time to wind down, three cool, air-conditioned bedrooms mean everyone has their own space. Parents can retreat to the master with its own ensuite, there's a second queen room for friends or grandparents, and the kids will love claiming the bunk room. With a second bathroom, laundry and lock-up garage, it's easy to settle in for a week or more.

There's also a second bathroom, a washer and dryer, and a single lock-up garage. The complex pool is an easy walk from your door.

HOME TRUTHS

• The complex pool is shared and is not heated.
• The river frontage is not fenced or gated. The lawn leads straight to the water, so please supervise children at all times.
• Air conditioning is in the bedrooms only. The living area is cooled by two ceiling fans.
• Both bathrooms have a shower and toilet. There is no bathtub.
• Parking is a single lock-up garage for one car.
• No pets.