Vacation rentals in Paluma

Executive Luxury Fishermans Retreat

Experience the ultimate Lucinda getaway in this stunning modern executive home, purpose built for relaxed coastal living and unforgettable fishing trips. Stylish, spacious, and beautifully presented throughout, the home combines luxury with practicality, making it one of the most sought-after stays for anglers visiting the Hinchinbrook region. Inside, you’ll find a bright open-plan layout with high-end finishes, premium appliances, and every comfort needed for a stress-free stay. The fully equipped designer kitchen features quality cookware, expensive modern appliances, and plenty of space for entertaining. With three generous bedrooms including one king and two queen rooms, plus additional single mattresses available, the home comfortably accommodates families, groups, and fishing crews alike. Quality linen, thoughtful complimentary essentials, and modern conveniences are all provided to help you settle in from the moment you arrive. The real standout is the incredible outdoor entertaining area. The huge outdoor kitchen is perfect for long afternoons cooking up the day’s catch, boiling up fresh mud crabs, sharing drinks with friends, or simply relaxing after a day on the water. There is ample freezer space throughout the property, making it ideal for storing bait, food, ice, and your fishing haul. Designed with serious anglers in mind, the property also features plumbed-in fish filleting benches, a full-length wash-down bay alongside the house, and a large lockable shed with plenty of room for boats, trailers, tackle, and gear. It’s easy to see why this home has become a favourite among fishing groups returning to Lucinda year after year. Outside, the fully fenced yard offers plenty of room for kids and pets to play safely, and guests are welcome to enjoy the fruit trees when in season. Pets are welcome, and smoking is permitted outdoors only. Located in a quiet, friendly neighbourhood, the home is within walking distance to the beach and the iconic Lucinda Point Hotel, and only minutes from the famous Dungeness Boat Ramp. Whether you’re here to chase barramundi, explore the Hinchinbrook Channel, or simply unwind in comfort, this exceptional property delivers the perfect balance of luxury, convenience, and coastal adventure.

Hinchinbrook Riverview Retreat

PEACE & RELAXATION Escape to Riverview Ranch for a peaceful stay by the river, where nature, comfort, and simplicity come together. Unwind in your private outdoor setting with open space and calming river views. As the sun sets, enjoy a cosy campfire - toast marshmallows, relax under the stars and soak in the quiet countryside. Nestled by the river's edge, this hideaway is perfect for couples, solo travellers or anyone needing to breathe out. A seperate Donga bedroom is available upon request.

Forrest Beach Family Holiday House

This large spacious family house has recently been fully renovated with all bedrooms and living areas larger than the normal house. This provides plenty of space for the guests or large family. The house is fully equipped to make your stay comfortable and relaxing so all you need to pack is your food and family. The house is fully airconditioned but is also be kept cool by sea breezes through open windows and doors. The house is approximately 500m walking distance to a beautiful clean beach.

Fatima Cottage - your home away from home

Fatima Cottage is not a luxury stay, but a special place to escape the heat and noise for the relaxing sounds of the rainforest and cool misty air. There is everything you need, including a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, dryer, tv, dvds, games and sports equipment. IMPORTANT NOTES: 1. BYO LINEN AND YOU MUST CLEAN BEFORE YOU LEAVE! 2. To drive The Mt Spec Range Road to Paluma village you must travel between 6am-6pm via an hourly escort. Transport and Main Roads website has details

Cockle Bay Beach House

🏖️ Beachfront Bliss on Cockle Bay, Magnetic Island Unwind in seclusion just steps from the sand at this private beachfront retreat. Enjoy ocean views, peace, and privacy - perfect for couples, families, or solo travellers to relax, reconnect, and soak up nature. Wake to the sound of waves and make the beach your front yard. 🐨 Stay & Support Local Koalas For every night booked, we donate $10 to the Magnetic Island Koala Hospital, helping care for the island’s beautiful koalas. 💛🌿

2BR Guest Suite • Pool + Gym • Near JCU & Hospital

Fully self-contained 2BR guest suite occupying entire front half of a single-storey home in Annandale, Townsville. 5 minutes from James Cook University and Townsville University Hospital. High ceilings, modern furnishings, private entrance, lounge, kitchenette, and a patio for your exclusive use. Aircon and laundry included. Ensuite bathroom accessed from Bedroom 1. Enjoy access to a shared pool, functional gym, outdoor BBQ, and fast Wi-Fi for a comfortable, relaxing stay.

Kookaburra Cottage

Feel at ease in private, peaceful, natural surroundings. Best of both worlds - in the bush and only 5 mins to closest shops. 25mins from CBD. Plenty of room for trailers or caravans. 75meters from the main residence, and sharing a 20 acre property and garden with a border collie, wallabies, blue winged kookaburras, chooks, bees, cows and our family. Join Jess for Friday and Saturday morning yoga and coffee if you wish on the other side of the rainforest garden.

3102 Magnetic Island 🏝 Stunning Oceanfront Luxury

Wake up to stunning ocean and marina views as ferries pass your balcony—where nature meets adventure. Enjoy hiking, snorkelling, bushwalking, kayaking, golf, lawn bowls or even toad racing. See rock wallabies at your doorstep, soak in sunsets, and unwind with Townsville’s sparkling city lights. Free Wi-Fi & Netflix • 4 pools • Spa • Gym • 2-min walk to shops, cafés & supermarket 🌴 Perfect for couples, solo escapes or a relaxing tropical getaway 🌴

Gatehouse By The Gardens

Gatehouse by the Gardens is a private, fully self-contained apartment where you can arrive with just your suitcase; everything else awaits. Relax in the wet room style bathroom with rain and handheld showers, then enjoy your complimentary continental breakfast in the air-conditioned living space or on the private tropical deck with BBQ, generous seating and peaceful garden views. It’s the perfect base to rest, recharge and explore Townsville.

Naturally Keesing

The house opens up to the kitchen, dining and lounge room, and then out to a huge back patio with views down to the river, park and playground. Outdoor furniture and bbque are provided. The kitchen has everything required. There is a flat screen television and DVD player in the lounge room. All of this area is air conditioned. Laundry has a top load washing machine. A great relaxing house with tranquil surroundings and abundant wildlife.

NEW! Maggie A-frame hideaway

Maggie A-frame is a beautiful wooden A-frame house situated in Horseshoe Bay on tropical Magnetic Island. The island itself is within the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, easily located by a short ferry ride from Townsville, Queensland. Surrounded by palm trees and mango trees, Maggie A-frame houses five lucky guests – with a hammock and a private garden filled with birds and tropical plants.

Beach House on Cay

Welcome to your coastal sanctuary - a three bedroom, two bathroom beach house perched perfectly above the ocean, where views stretch all the way to the Palm Islands. Whether you're floating in the infinity edge wrap around pool, lounging on the huge verandah with a drink in hand or playing a lazy game of pool as the sun melts into the horizon - this is the definition of easy living.