Coco Loco Absolute Beachfront Shack

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1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 270 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Pool
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Garners Beach, QLD

Mission Beach
‪2 min walk‬
Clump Mountain National Park
‪7 min drive‬
Mission Beach Community Arts Centre
‪15 min drive‬
Dunk Island, QLD (DKI)
‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Coco Loco provides very private absolute beachfront accomodation in a rainforest setting. Close to Mission Beach the two connected pavilions sit just metres above the Coral Sea with direct access to a rainforest fringed tropical beach.

Coco Loco is located away from the “hurly burly” of downtown Mission Beach on a secluded beachfront far enough away from reality to allow you to slip into recluse mode with very little effort. A bush track leads directly onto 750 metres of secluded rainforest fringed Brookes Beach.

Fully self contained Coco Loco caters for up to 2 guests with the two pavilions, living and sleeping, set amid tropical gardens, both boasting magnificent Coral Sea views. Bold colours contrast with the natural surrounds. Managed by owners, Steve and Mem, who live near by so no problems with key pickup or assistance if required.

Coco Loco is in a conservation zone and home to an abundance of tropical wildlife. Expect to see a daily parade of local fauna and if the timing is right the iconic cassowary at times up close !

Simple, stylish and comfortable Coco Loco is an ideal tropical getaway if you enjoy being close to nature or just need to fulfil any reclusive desires.

Close to rainforest walking tracks and easy access to nearby retail and tourism centres. Access to owners pool by arrangement.

MINIMUM OF 2 NIGHTS STAY @ $165/NIGHT. STAYS OF 5 TO 7 NIGHTS @ $155/NIGHT

Coco Loco is approximately a 2 hour drive south of Cairns. We recommend you have your own transport during your stay with us. There is a bus service from Cairns Airport to Mission Beach. Car and cycle hire are available at Mission Beach. There is a range of retail and food outlets as well as an excellent local butcher and fishmonger. Woolworths is open 6 days a week.

Property manager

S & M Russell

Languages

English

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Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

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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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Garners Beach

Located in Garners Beach, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Brooks Beach Nature Refuge and Clump Mountain National Park, while Charley's Chocolate Factory and Mission Beach Community Arts Centre are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.

Garners Beach, QLD

What's nearby

Mission Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Brooks Beach Nature Refuge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Clump Mountain National Park - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
Mission Beach Community Arts Centre - 15 min drive - 11.5 km
King Reefs - 29 min drive - 30.7 km

Getting around

Tully Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪King Reef Hotel Restaurant - ‬29 min drive
‪Bingil Bay Cafe - ‬6 min drive
‪Mission Beach Tavern - ‬12 min drive
‪The Garage Bar and Grill - ‬13 min drive
‪Plenty Restaurant and Bar - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Coco Loco Absolute Beachfront Shack pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Coco Loco Absolute Beachfront Shack?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Coco Loco Absolute Beachfront Shack?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Coco Loco Absolute Beachfront Shack located?

Nestled on the beach, this Garners Beach cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Mission Beach and Brooks Beach Nature Refuge. Clump Mountain National Park is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Glenn C.

30 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot to get away from it all

Beautiful location, great hosts, eclectic beach shack. Couldn't be happier.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce J.

23 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Every aspect of this property was truely amazing.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

18 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely retreat

We wanted a week to work, relax, cook for ourselves and take leisurely beach walks. The property was ideal for all of this. Men and Steve were helpful as soon as there were problems and there were only a couple of these that they fixed straight away. We enjoyed meeting them and learning about the area. Highly recommend.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb H.

23 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

7 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little slice of paradise

AMAZING! Couldn’t ask for a more relaxing place to get away. Steve and Mem are amazing host. Beautiful gardens, quiet, peaceful and clean accommodation. Loved the beach (2 minute walk). Would highly recommend and we will definitely be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

1 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Slice of Paradise

Enjoyed an amazing stay in these beautiful Balinese style bungalows.. the photos don't do this place justice, so much better!. Situated on the very private Brookes beach .. would definitely return again

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Grant D.

15 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

A little chilly a d too close to nrighbours

Pleasant great virwd

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John B.

9 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic location

We had a fabulous stay. Everything you need at a great price. Very private just out of the main town. A very different experience out of the ordinary. Will visit again for sure. Excellent hostess on site.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian Gledhill

12 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little piece of paradise

A beautiful apartment with a separate living area and sleeping area surrounded by tropical gardens and full on ocean views. Just beautiful

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Garry W.

4 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best kept secret ever

The cottages are well equipped and in a superb beachside location. We were relaxing before we unpacked. The location is perfect and Mem our host couldn't be more helpful. All 10's from us.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ivy A.

2 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A gorgeous and Unique property

My partner and I loved our three night stay at the gorgeous hacienda overlooking the ocean. We felt so relaxed and surrounded by nature. The decor of the home was really fun and the colors and feel of the whole place was warm and welcoming. Will definitely return! Love, Ivy and Aaron

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mandi H.

2 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Slice of paradise

Mem greeted us after dark and showed us around. There was even a bottle of bubbly in the fridge for my birthday. Everything was immaculate and we wanted for nothing. We spent the next 2 days soaking in the beauty and switching off from the outside world. It exceeded our expectations. The only downside was that we had to leave!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

27 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location

This was set in a wonderful location right on the beach with beautiful aspect and views. Unfortunately the weather was incredibly wet and damp so we were unable to enjoy the location as much as would have if the weather was good. Nonetheless there was plenty to do nearby during the day so we still made the most of it. Would def like to return when the weather is better.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

17 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Most amazing experience

This property is simply stunning. Very private even though you are on same property as the owners. View is simply one of a kind. You can walk down to the beach for a wonderful stroll. Gardens and the art work is quite unique. Very well equipped and we could not have asked for more. We will definately be back whenever we can. Melissa & Crock.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

17 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

peace and tranquility

My wife and myself stayed with Mem and Steve for a long weekend although the weather was a bit unkind and they where having issues with the water. We still had a very pleasant stay. Our only negative of the weekend is that we didn't see a cassowary.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

sonia m.

7 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Hidden Gem!

A secret little piece of paradise tucked away at Garners Beach! Great place to relax and escape the world. Wonderful hospitality from the hosts! Thank you Steve and Mem :)

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

22 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Property

We absolutely loved our 3 night stay. The property was better than the pictures. The location was fantastic with beautiful views and our own private track to the beach. The property was very clean and had allot of beautiful touches. There is nothing that we needed as everything had been thought of. Steve and Mem were wonderful hosts and we will definitely return to this beautiful piece of paradise.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

10 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!!

This was absolutely the best experience of my life!! Steve and Mem were the absolute best hosts and were very welcoming! Essentials were provided for and the view is absolutely beautiful! Somewhere like this is a rare find! I would highly recommend this location!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

RITA A.

16 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Listenening To The Waves

Absolute seclusion Really relaxed and communication with nature

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kylie H.

25 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

We had a lovely peaceful weekend. Beautiful little place, loved the out lay. Very clean and tidy and everything was there. Amazing views and a short walk down to the beach. Differently go again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

colleen c.

17 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Coco Loco on the beach

Loved staying at Coco Loco. Quiet peaceful beautiful surroundings .Beach walks. Very relaxing. A little gem..Thank you Mem and Steve perfect hosts.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

22 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible location, comfortable and clean

We had a lovely stay at Coco Loco. Steve and Mem were very welcoming but also gave us plenty of privacy. We were pleasantly surprised that the accomodations actually consist of two separate units linked together through outdoor stairs. They both have full baths, one has the bedroom and the other has a full kitchen that is very well stocked and a comfy living area. Both have incredible views of the ocean and the path to the beach is right off the back porch. It was uncharacteristically cold during our stay and Steve and Mem provided us with plenty of extra blankets and two space heaters, which made a world of difference at night! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend Coco Loco!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lyn A.

22 May 2019

Spectacular location, private, views, beautiful gardens. Beautiful cottages and wonderful hosts.

Our hosts were so welcoming and thoughtful. The cottages are well appointed and maintained, nestled in beautiful gardens with lovely views. Great eating places nearby and wonderful walks along the coast as well as through the spectacular rainforest. We spotted 7 cassiwary on our last day...an amazing sight. Highly recommended.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brynn L.

24 Apr 2019

Amazing holiday

We had a wonderful time staying at Coco Loco. We absolutely loved the accommodation. It was beautiful, clean and everything you could ask for in a teleconference long weekend away. Steve and Mem were great hosts. We brought our two dogs with us. We are always so grateful to find somewhere we are able to bring our furry family members. They also had an amazing time. Would highly recommend to anyone. Absolutely beautiful location.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Jennifer N.

3 Apr 2019

Amazing location

Very peaceful location amongst the rainforest with your own track down to the beach. I had my dogs with me and they loved the beach to themselves each morning. Probably wouldn't bring the dogs next time as they needed to be on their leads while at the shack (and one of my dogs is quite nervous on lead) but would return for a getaway if I wasn't bringing them.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

About the host

Hosted by S & M Russell

Languages:

English

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1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

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