The house

The lounge has a flat-screen Smart TV and opens onto a spacious balcony with an outdoor table setting and ocean and city views. A separate dining area seats eight, and the fully equipped kitchen includes a dishwasher, oven, stove, microwave, refrigerator, freezer, kettle and toaster.

The master bedroom has a king bed, walk-in wardrobe, ensuite and ocean views. The second bedroom has two single beds and ocean views. Both bedrooms open onto the beach-facing balcony. A separate guest bathroom has a shower over the bathtub and a hair dryer. An additional rollaway bed accommodates a fifth guest for an extra fee.

Reverse-cycle ducted air conditioning runs throughout. Free Wi-Fi and Foxtel are available. The separate laundry has a washing machine, dryer, iron and ironing board. Bedding and bath towels are supplied, and a complimentary secure car parking space is provided for the stay.

Shared Paradise Centre Apartments facilities include two heated outdoor pools with ocean views, two children's pools, spas, steam rooms, sauna, two floodlit tennis courts, tropical gardens, sun lounges, shade sails, umbrellas, barbecue facilities, changing rooms and a vending machine. Guests have access to the gyms in both Ballah and Allunga. Bring your own tennis equipment.

The apartment is not serviced. An initial starter pack includes tea, coffee, milk, toilet paper, shampoo, body wash, soap and sachets of laundry and dishwashing powder. Guests purchase further supplies as needed; replenishment can be arranged at an additional cost. Pool and beach towels are not supplied. A porta cot with linen and a highchair can be requested at booking for additional fees. Children and infants are welcome, and longer stays are allowed.