Cloud 9 Nature Retreat: Cliff Top, Ocean Views

One of the finest residential views on the mountain: from scarp to valley to ocean. Welcome to CLOUD 9 - an island in the sky - perched high on the Eagle Heights escarpment and directly bordering a 300-hectare environmental preserve. Boasting 12+ years of 5-star reviews and offering 80sqm all-weather decks, panoramic ocean sunrises, storybook gardens & multiple living zones, CLOUD 9 is purpose-built for immersive nature getaways, multi-gen holidays and unhurried, family wedding accommodation. The space Experience the mountain's premium cliff-top sanctuary and premier nature retreat. And take advantage of the exclusivity, privacy and luxury of only 1 booking accepted per week - see eg our standard 12pm checkout for 2 nights, or even 1pm bookends for 3 or more nights. CLOUD 9 offers 4 full-size bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms (1 ensuite + 2 family) and easy-access, undercover parking for 3 cars. And no split groups: CLOUD 9 is a single dwelling with living, family, kitchen, dining and alfresco rooms all on one grand level - semi-open plan, upstairs and all zones with those epic ocean views (see the photo gallery for details). CLOUD 9 comfortably sleeps up to 8 guests (9 with infant) with 5 beds (3 queens plus 2 king singles) and 1 couch/sleeper including: (1) the primary bedroom 1 upstairs with queen bed + dressing room, and ensuite with shower and bath for 2 (2) 2nd bedroom upstairs with queen bed, also linking to the eastern deck (3) 3rd bedroom downstairs with 2 king single beds + flat-screen TV (4) adjoining 4th bedroom downstairs linking to the garden, with queen bed and shared bathroom, plus (5) a Euro-single Couch/Sleeper (200 x 70) in the TV room for flexibility. Please request if needed as a Sleeper, and (6) a quality BabyBjorn travel cot + BabyBjorn high chair For more detail on the sleeping arrangements, see the Upstairs and Downstairs Floor Plans in the photo gallery. WILDLIFE SANCTUARY · All Natural - No Pets, No Pesticides, No Feeding · Significant Wildlife Corridor combining 3 Forest Ecological Communities · Eye-level View of Mt T's Sky Birds, Canopy Birds & Ground Birds · Voted Best Nature Retreat by the Resident Tawnies, Kookas and Welcome Swallows · And by Jabberwock the Long-term Resident Male Bowerbird · Follow Phoenix the Wedgetailed Eagle and Family Riding the Ridge Lift · Reclusive Koalas, Bandicoots and Pademelons, plus · Seasonal Butterflies, Dragonflies, Fireflies & Much, Much More. Check our Wildlife Library IMMERSIVE NATURE · Quiet Location at the End of a Short Cul-de-sac · Borders a Private 300-hectare Environmental Preserve · 450m Above Sea Level · Eucalypt, Rainforest and Low-elevation Cloud Forest Habitats · Storybook Gardens and North/South Meridian Walk · Quality Undercover BBQ · Chiminea/Firepit with Wood Provided · Labyrinth, Moongate, Imaginarium & Big Red Chair UNMATCHED VIEWS · One of the Finest Residential Views on the Mountain - from Scarp to Valley to Ocean · 120-degree Panoramas Dramatically Framed by Century-old Tallowwoods · Ideal Orientation Facing East/North-East · True Escarpment Frontage - No Rooftops, No Filtered Views · Front Row Seat to a Sweeping Ocean Sunrise · Catch the Rare Belt of Venus and Alpenglow at Sunset · Watch the Full Moon Rise over the Pacific Ocean · Stargaze onto a Dark Night Sky (Bortle 3) GRANDEUR & ELEGANCE · Victorian Ash Bridal Staircase · 80sqm Viewing & Entertainment Decks · Includes 50sqm Alfresco & 30sqm Promenade Deck · Private Day Bed & Egg Chair Nooks · 2 Living Rooms & Separate Dining Room · Curated Art & 'Country Zen' Interior Design · Includes 2m Picasso Palace Vase FAMILY ESSENTIALS FOR UP TO 8 GUESTS · 3 Full Bathrooms, Minimizing Morning Hassles · Dining Tables for 8 Inside and 8 Undercover Outside · Big, Well-Equipped Galley-Kitchen with 2 Fridges · Aircon - Upstairs · Gas Log Fire & Bedroom Heaters · Fully Insect Screened · Double Filtered Rainwater FAMILY EXTRAS · Discounts for 5, 6, and 7 guests · 12pm Checkout. Best Hours on Mt T · Flat, Easy-access Parking for 3 Cars Undercover · Walk-in Pantry with Key Supplies & 2nd Fridge · Bath for 2 & Dressing Room in Bedroom 1 · Quality HiFi & WiFi · 165cm Smart TV + extra Smart TV in Bedroom 3 · Binoculars, Telescope, CDs, Books & Games OUR FOCUS CLOUD 9 is owner-managed and guest-focused. To help maintain our reputation for top-quality holiday accommodation, country hospitality and reliability: we encourage guest feedback, ratings and reviews / we use a standard lens to photograph our views / we preference substance over style in our advertising / we have no cleaning fees / we keep our prices the same for holidays / we provide accurate floor plans, map location and distances / we are a member of Tamborine Mt Chamber of Commerce and Industry / we are not listed for sale, and / we will never ask you to send money to a non-Australian bank account. You can rest easy at CLOUD 9. NESTLED ON NATURE'S EDGE You will be 'floating on air' at CLOUD 9 - perched between the peak of Eagle Heights and the scarp of Tamborine Mountain. CLOUD 9 is ideally located on the north-east edge of the mountain escarpment in a quiet, end-of-court position, bordering a 300-hectare environmental preserve. It's an energetic walk to the popular Botanic Gardens or a 3-minute drive to the lively shops, restaurants & wineries of Gallery Walk. GATEWAY TO THE TRI-FOREST The Mountain is home to some 7000 people and is a sanctuary for the native flora and fauna. CLOUD 9 is an island in the sky, surrounded by protected eucalypt, cloud & rain forests. Birdwatchers and photographers will appreciate the variety of some rare species. Meanwhile, elusive platypuses swim in the mountain creeks, sleepy koalas live among the gum trees and by night the glow worms glow in the forest caves. BIG SKIES, STARRY NIGHTS and VIEWS FOREVER You can use the CLOUD 9 telescope to explore the ocean horizon from Moreton Island to Main Beach or survey the hinterland valleys of Wongawallan to the wetlands of Coombabah. There are vivid panoramas day and night. Wake to the colours of the rising sun and see rainbows paint the local hillsides. Catch the Belt of Venus at sunset, watch the full moon rise over the Pacific Ocean and stargaze onto a sparkling night sky. HEART OF THE MOUNTAIN The 3 suburbs on Tamborine Mountain are Eagle Heights to the north, North Tamborine in the middle & Mount Tamborine away to the south. Eagle Heights is the activity centre of the mountain, hosting the major attractions of Gallery Walk, the Botanic Gardens, the Heritage Museum, Curtis Falls, MacDonald National Park & Palm Grove National Park. TAKE A DEEP BREATH A mountain getaway is a breath of fresh air for body and spirit. Over the years, the embracing beauty of Tamborine Mountain has attracted a community of artists, artisans, authors, academics and adventurers. Now you can stay at artful CLOUD 9 and plan your own adventures. First, check out Visit Tamborine Mountain for the many exciting attractions and activities on the mountain. Next, consider a scenic lunch, a rainforest walk, a winery tour or even a balloon ride. Then ... the rest is up to you. PAUSE, PLAY, UNWIND CLOUD 9 is wired for the electronic comforts and furnished throughout with high-end appointments. Use the high speed WiFi, catch a Netflix movie on the 165cm smart TV, listen to Spotify, your own list - or one of our CDs - on the quality HiFi, or watch TV or Netflix downstairs on the other smart TV. A RELAXING HOLIDAY VIBE There is all-year dining for 8 out on the grand viewing deck with a quality, undercover BBQ - great for entertaining with family and friends. Look over the sub-tropical eucalypt forest that spills down the mountainside, identify the rare birds & butterflies, and use the binoculars to spot more reclusive wildlife. And for our wedding guests, there are several garden 'rooms' to reveal and many colourful props to discover for those special pre-wedding photos. ECO-FRIENDLY CLOUD 9 borders the ecologically sensitive headwaters of Tamborine Creek and minimises its environmental footprint with: low impact building materials; natural, dry-stone retaining walls; terraced gardens; organic flower beds, herbs & fruit trees; sensitive cleaning goods; solar & green power; gas hot water, cooking & heating; 2 filtered rainwater tanks; plus onsite waste management. FOR ALL SEASONS CLOUD 9 is enchanting in all seasons as there are no extremes in temperature on the mountain. Delight in the spring mists as they billow through the valleys below, or welcome the mountain cool in summer with breezes from a faraway ocean. Go leaf peeping for those autumn colours or enjoy the crystal-clear weeks of winter as you cozy up around the gas log fire. KEY REMINDERS Sorry, CLOUD 9 is not designed for Bridal/Groomsmen groups. Rather, we offer a sanctuary for families, friends and multi-gen wedding groups seeking our signature 'Country Zen'. To help maintain CLOUD 9 as a valued member of the Tamborine Mountain community, there are 5 reminders: 1. RESPECT the NEIGHBOURS 2. QUIET TIME by 10 PM 3. NO EXTRA GUESTS, NO VENDORS & NO VISITORS WITHOUT PERMISSION 4. NO FUNCTIONS, EVENTS or PARTIES, and to protect the wildlife 5. NO PETS. Please note that as we are located in a special Eagle Heights residential escarpment, our 80sqm decks 'go to sleep' at 10.00pm to respect our local fauna and our mountain neighbours. Our previous guests have overwhelmingly respected our privileged location. We trust you will too. Guest access Guests have sole and full access to the house and gardens. Other things to note LOCAL ATTRACTIONS COZY RESTAURANTS - St Marthe, Leaf, Hickory, Pippin Took 2, Georges, Pethers Rainforest Retreat and several others DAY TRIPPING - The world-class, Gold Coast beaches (whale watching June - November) plus metropolitan Brisbane. And only 30 minutes or so to Dreamworld, Wet and Wild, Movieworld, White Water World and Sea World ECO-ADVENTURES - Eco-safari, hot air ballooning and swimming under waterfalls. Also Australia's longest and highest ropes course at Thunderbird Park and the world famous para-gliding off the western escarpment GREAT FOR THE KIDS - The Glow Worm Caves, Thunderbird Park and the Treetop Challenge, Skywalk, the Cedar Creek Falls rock pools, Tamborine Mountain Trail Rides, and Junior Golf on Saturdays to name a few INDULGENCES - The mountain wineries, the award-winning distillery, the coffee plantation and the boutique brewery. Then add in the cheesery and ice-creamery, plus the chocolate and fudge shops. And then for balance, a visit to Jasmine Aromatiques (organic skincare farm) or a Ripple Mobile Massage INTERESTING PUBS & CLUBS- Liquid Amber, St Bernards Hotel, Eagle Heights Hotel, and Fox & Hounds. Also, try barefoot bowls 7 days a week at the Tamborine Mountain Bowls Club (food and drinks available) ORGANISED TOURS - Explore by foot, horseback, horse drawn carriage, Harley Davidson, 4 wheel drive or mini bus on a range of local rainforest, adventure, sightseeing and winery tours RETAIL THERAPY - The charming tourist shops on Gallery Walk, the quaint antique shops on Main Western Road, the crafty art galleries, the roadside fruit stalls and the colourful farmer's markets SPECIALS - Book a massage at Cloud 9 with Ripple Tamborine Mountain Mobile Massage and Day Spa. Mention us when booking WALKS IN THE PARK - The lush Botanic Gardens (great for picnics), the purpose built Skywalk and 6 dedicated rainforest tracks for easy nature walking (see map in photo gallery). Also visit Staffsmith Park and Doughty Park for children's playgrounds WEDDING VENUES - Shambala Estate, Songbirds Rainforest Retreat, Escarpment Retreat, Pethers Rainforest Retreat, Hilltop Estate, The Heritage, Cedar Creek Estate Vineyard and Winery and several others