Home exchange and house swap holiday accommodation in Smithfield, Cairns, QLD
My husband and I love travelling. Originally from Melbourne, with a lot of family there, we have lived in Cairns 25 years. We are very responsible and neat, especially my husband, Greg. We have 3 older children now; 22yo, 19yo and 17yo, and we still like to travel with them while we can. We usually get someone to mind our beautiful house while away, but would like to swap as well.
#36727
Oct 2024
We have a pole home set on the hill overlooking Smithfield, near Skyrail and looking out to Green Island. We have a pool, an elderly dog (kelpie, 13yo) and a 2yo cat who is friendly.
We live in a quiet cul-de-sac, with an easy walk to the shopping centre that has a cinema, also the bus so easy transit to Cairns and up to the northern beaches. Palm Cove is a 15 minute drive away, the airport is 15-20 minutes away. The house has air-conditioning, but we rarely use it due to the house being elevated and catching the SE breezes. We have a pool and spa, and a garage with a tennis table.
House
Airconditioning, Bath, Spa, Internet, Wifi, Computer, TV, DVD, Stereo, Fans, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washing Machine
Toys
Garden Yard, BBQ, Pool, Verandah, Deck, Lock Up Garage, Bicycle
Internal stairs, External stairs / steps, Steep driveway / walkway, 3 stories essentially; ground floor garage and pool, first floor living area, bedroom x 2 and bathroom on top floor. Not suitable if can't climb stairs.
Moonee Ponds VIC Australia
No
Dec 2024-Jan 2025 (Moonee Ponds VIC Australia)
2024: 26Dec-5Jan2025
Simultaneous
Short term (1-4 wks), Medium term (1-3 mths)
No
School Holidays, Christmas, Easter
Car Swap Negotiable, Children Welcome, No Smoking, Pet care required
kelpie dog called Minty 13yo; at first guarded but quickly able to be won over. Friendly 2yo cat called Jasper
Family holiday, Tree change, Sea change, Foodie indulgence, Romantic, Weekend Getaway, Out there
Shopping, Golf, Lawn Bowls, Tennis, Kids Activities, Go Carts, Ten Pin Bowling, Water Slides, Skateboarding, Ballooning, Biking, Hiking, Bushwalking, Fossicking, Rock Climbing, Swimming, Fishing, Boating, Canoeing, Sailing, Rafting, Scuba Diving, Water Skiing, Windsurfing, Jet Skiing
Cafes, Restaurants, Cinema, Pubs/Bars, Clubs [e.g. RSL], Night Clubs, Live Music, Theatre, Art Gallery, Museum, Historical Sites, Public Library, Farmer's markets, Aquarium, Zoo, Parks, Playing Fields, Skate park, Public Pool
Cairns is a popular tourist destination, where the "Rainforest meets the Reef". Lots of nature spots; Port Douglas and Palm Cove, Mission Beach and the Atherton Tablelands good day trips. Swimming holes around the area eg Crystal Cascades. Train and Skyrail to Kuranda village. Lots of good locally owned cafes and gin bars and craft beer venues. Cairns city has good eateries and the lagoon, the free swimming area on the Esplanade. Muddies playground for smaller kids. Nearby go-karting park and golf range, cable ski park. Smithfield Centre has lots of shops and a cinema. Amazing trails around Cairns for hiking and mountain bike riding.
Bakery, Convenience Store, Pharmacy, Supermarket, Gymnasium, Yoga/Pilates
Cairns (20kms)
Cairns (17kms)
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