Title: Beautifully Appointed: Sophisticated, Steps From the Sand Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=106704592&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Beautifully Appointed: Sophisticated, Steps From the Sand Apartment with kitchen, near Mooloolaba Esplanade ## Photo gallery for Beautifully Appointed: Sophisticated, Steps From the Sand ![Living area - Beautifully Appointed: Sophisticated, Steps From the Sand (Sunshine Coast)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106710000/106704600/106704592/90ee3ed5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - Beautifully Appointed: Sophisticated, Steps From the Sand (Sunshine Coast)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106710000/106704600/106704592/5dfc7ecb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Beautifully Appointed: Sophisticated, Steps From the Sand (Sunshine Coast)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106710000/106704600/106704592/0e4641bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets - Beautifully Appointed: Sophisticated, Steps From the Sand (Sunshine Coast)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106710000/106704600/106704592/474a059e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Beautifully Appointed: Sophisticated, Steps From the Sand (Sunshine Coast)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106710000/106704600/106704592/6ba85bc0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the best of Maroochydore at 4/8 Richards Street, a contemporary retreat in the vibrant hub of central Cotton Tree. Bask in coastal ambiance on your private balcony with an elevated outlook, unwind after seaside adventures in one of three thoughtfully crafted bedrooms, or stroll to Ocean Street's nightlife and local cuisine. ### Entire apartment 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beautifully Appointed: Sophisticated, Steps From the Sand Experience the best of Maroochydore at 4/8 Richards Street, a contemporary three-bedroom, two-bathroom unit offering an idyllic retreat for holidaymakers. Nestled in the vibrant hub of central Cotton Tree, this modern abode presents a perfect blend of convenience and comfort. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a well-equipped central kitchen designed to cater to all your culinary desires, seamlessly opening into a chic open-plan living and dining area. Bask in the coastal ambiance as natural light floods the space, leading out onto a private balcony that boasts an elevated outlook – the perfect spot for sipping your morning coffee or unwinding with a glass of wine. Each of the three bedrooms has been thoughtfully crafted to ensure a restful night's sleep after a day of seaside adventures. The master suite benefits from its own en-suite bathroom, providing a private haven for relaxation. The King Bed in the third bedroom can be split into two single beds for families. With just a short stroll to the energetic nightlife at Ocean Street, indulge in local cuisine or dance the night away at one of the many lively establishments. Shopping enthusiasts will relish the proximity to Sunshine Plaza, the bustling Maroochydoore CBD, and the charming King Street shops. Positioned at the front of the building, this unit not only offers a tranquil retreat but also includes the convenience of a designated parking space. Immerse yourself in the coastal lifestyle you've always dreamed of – 4/8 Richards Street is your ticket to a perfect holiday. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107790000/107784300/107784261/537dcb44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Penthouse #54 Premium Ocean View Roof Top Alexandra Headland - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as cotton-tree-real-estate-4RICHARDS ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-26.658203,153.09908&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:txtaDgdme%5C%3FQ%3FQ%3FM%40S%3FQ%40O%40Q%40Q%40QBO%40QBQ%40MBSBMBQBODQBODQDODMDQDODODMFQDOFOFOFMFOFMHKFOHOFKHMHKHOHKHOHKJKHKJKJKHKJKJMJGLKJIJKJILGJILKLILCJILILGLELILENELGLGNCLGLENALENCNELANCLENANCN%3FNALCN%3FNCN%3FN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%3FLBN%3FNBN%40N%3FLBN%40NDLBN%40NDLBNDL%40NDLFLBNFLFLDLDLHLDLFLHLHLBJHLJLHJFJHLJJHJJJFJLJJJJHJJJJJHJHJJNHJHNFJHLHJHNFNFJHLFNFLDNFNFNDLFPDNDNDPDLDNBPDNBPBNBPBLBRBL%40PBP%40N%40P%40P%40P%40N%40P%3FR%3FL%40P%3FP%3FRAP%3FL%3FRAPALARAPAPANCPAPCLCRCLCPCNCPENCPENELERELENGPELGNGNELGNGNILGJGNILILILGJINIJKNIJIJKJKJIJKJKJKLKFKJKHMJKFKHMHMJKFMDMHMFMHMDMHMDMDMHOBMDMFODM%40ODMBOBOBMBODO%40MBO%3FO%40OBO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOBO%3FO%3FMCO%3FO%3FOAO%3FMCOAO%3FOCOAMEOCMCOCOCMEOAMEMGOEMCMIOEMEMIMEMIMGKIMEMGMKKIMIKGKKKIMKKGKMKKIKKKKKIKKKIKIOIKIOIKIMGMIMGOIKGMGOGOGMGOEOGQEMEOEMESEMEOEQCOEQCOCQCMCSAMCQAQCOAQAQASAM%3FQAS%3FM%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kpDIk0fw_k2Ggmb5sV2ji4i-fC0=) Sunshine Coast, QLD #### What's nearby - Maroochydore Beach \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Suncity Tenpin \- 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Sunshine Plaza \- 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Alex Beach \- 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Mooloolaba Esplanade \- 4 min drive \- 1.9 miles #### Getting around - Palmwoods Station - 24 min drive - Maroochydore, QLD (MCY-Sunshine Coast) - 16 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Cheesecake Shop Maroochydore - ‬3 min walk - ‪Chomp Burgers - ‬4 min walk - ‪Subway - ‬4 min walk - ‪Murrays On Sixth - ‬3 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautifully Appointed: Sophisticated, Steps From the Sand pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Beautifully Appointed: Sophisticated, Steps From the Sand? ### What time is check-in at Beautifully Appointed: Sophisticated, Steps From the Sand? ### What time is check-out at Beautifully Appointed: Sophisticated, Steps From the Sand? ### Where is Beautifully Appointed: Sophisticated, Steps From the Sand located? ## Have a question? 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