Cocktails and creative Modern Australian mains, tapas and desserts, with panoramic river views.

The Boat Shed & The Boat Shed Takeaway

EXPERIENCE OUR SIGNATURE BEACHSIDE VIBE, RIGHT HERE AT COTTON TREE
We pride ourselves on our fresh vibrant menu, exceptional customer experiences, and an unrivalled coastal location.
All served up in a casual beachside vibe.

Cotton Tree Beach Bar

Fish and chips in the heart of Cotton Tree (King Street) 

Suncoast Seafoods

Boutique style shop in Cotton Tree with fashion for a relaxed Coastal lifestyle 

Willow & Bird 

Where to eat, drink and have fun at Big Top Shopping Centre
Nestled back from the sandy shores of Maroochydore sits a world of shops, restaurants and activities just waiting for you to explore.

Big Top Shopping Centre

Discover fresh local produce, handmade treats, funky jewellery, handmade clothing and talented buskers. Eumundi Markets are on Wednesday's and Saturday's 

Eumundi Markets 

Cotton Tree Markets is your local market for the best designers, pop-up stores and live music. Operating every Sunday morning from 7am - 12pm in King Street. 

Cotton Tree Markets 

For a little adventure with a spectacular reward, Mount Coolum is a must-visit while staying on the Sunshine Coast. The hike to the summit takes you through native bushland before opening up to breathtaking 360-degree views across the coastline and hinterland. Just a short drive from Mooloolaba, it’s a great spot to catch a sunrise, enjoy the fresh air and experience one of the Sunshine Coast’s most iconic natural landmarks.

Climb Mount Coolum 

Escape into the beautiful Sunshine Coast hinterland and discover Kondalilla Falls, a spectacular rainforest waterfall surrounded by lush greenery and walking trails. Just a scenic drive from Mooloolaba, it’s a wonderful day trip for guests looking to swap the beach for a little nature, fresh air and adventure. Pack some water, comfortable shoes and your camera — the views are well worth the trip!

Kondalilla Falls 

Just a short stroll from the waterfront, Rice Boi is a local favourite serving up fresh, flavour-packed Asian street food in a fun, laid-back setting. Located at The Wharf Mooloolaba, it’s known for its delicious dumplings, bao, curries and vibrant atmosphere, with water views and a Japanese izakaya-inspired vibe. It’s the perfect spot for a relaxed lunch, casual dinner or drinks while enjoying the best of Mooloolaba.

Rice Boi - Modern Asian Street Food - Mooloolaba

<h3>Courtney Lynch — Holidays &amp; Senior Property Manager</h3><p>Courtney has holiday letting in her blood. With eight years in the industry — a career built inside her family's boutique Sunshine Coast agency — plus hands-on hotel onsite management experience, she knows short-stay from both sides of the front desk. Born and raised here, Courtney brings the local knowledge and community connection that turn a listing into a favourite.</p><h3>Bec McGrath — Head of Cleaning &amp; Guest Support</h3><p>Bec is the reason our properties present flawlessly, stay after stay. A specialist in holiday and resort cleaning with five years of dedicated in-house holiday experience, she previously ran her own successful cleaning company and is formally trained in forensic cleaning — so nothing gets past her. Bec heads up every holiday and bond clean across our portfolio.</p><h3>Laina Preston — Holiday Housekeeping &amp; Bond Cleaning</h3><p>Laina is the standard-keeper at every turnover. Her attention to detail, reliability and genuine pride in her work mean owners and guests can count on a consistently exceptional result — every arrival feels like the first.</p><h3>Mark McGill — Director</h3><p>Mark doesn't just manage holiday properties — he owns them. His two vineyard properties, in the Barossa and the South Burnett, are holiday let through our own team, so every recommendation he makes to owners is one he's tested with his own asset. A world traveller who has visited more than 40 countries, Mark understands what travellers want because he's been the guest thousands of times over. Add 17 years of Sunshine Coast real estate experience, two REIQ Salesperson of the Year titles and a national award for Excellence in Customer Service, and you have a Director who holds the whole operation to a guest's standard — and an owner's.</p>

<p>The Sunshine Coast is one of Australia's most sought-after short-stay destinations — and a well-managed holiday property here can outperform almost any other way of holding real estate. The difference between an average return and an exceptional one isn't luck. It's pricing, presentation, and a team that treats your property like the premium product it is.</p><p>That's what we do at The McGill Group.</p><h3>Boutique by choice, not by accident</h3><p>We're an REIQ award-winning Sunshine Coast agency that manages holiday properties on relationships, not volume. You'll know your property manager by name — and they'll know your property, your guests, and your goals. No call centres. No ticket numbers. Same-day responses.</p><h3>We manage both — so our advice is straight</h3><p>Holiday letting and permanent rentals are both core business for us, not a sideline. That matters when you're deciding what to do with your property: an agency that only does short-stay will always tell you short-stay is the answer. We'll run your property's real numbers both ways and recommend the path that genuinely suits you — because whichever you choose, we're the team managing it.</p><h3>Every dollar your calendar can earn</h3><p>Dynamic pricing strategy adjusts your nightly rate to demand — school holidays, events, weather, last-minute gaps — so your property earns what the market will genuinely pay, night after night. Combined with listing optimisation across every major platform, we work your calendar hard so you don't have to.</p><h3>Superhost status that pays for itself</h3><p>Our Airbnb Superhost standing means your property ranks higher, appears more often, and books more — from day one under our management, not after a year of building reviews.</p><h3>One property, every platform</h3><p>Full channel manager integration puts your property on Airbnb, Booking.com, Stayz and more, with synchronised calendars and rates. Maximum exposure, zero double-bookings.</p><h3>Housekeeping that protects your asset</h3><p>Holiday letting's quiet advantage: professional eyes on your property at every single turnover. Our in-house housekeeping and linen team — led by specialists with years of dedicated holiday and resort cleaning experience — present your property to the same standard, every stay, and flag maintenance before it becomes a problem.</p><h3>Guests looked after, around the clock</h3><p>From first enquiry to check-out, we handle every guest conversation — including the 9pm "how does the TV work" call. After-hours support means your guests are never stranded and you're never woken up.</p><h3>You always know where you stand</h3><p>Detailed owner statements and transparent reporting land every month. Income, occupancy, expenses — clear, itemised, no surprises.</p><h2>Local. Experienced. Accountable.</h2><p>The McGill Group was founded by Mark McGill — a multi-award-winning agent with 17 years on the Sunshine Coast, twice named REIQ Salesperson of the Year and a national winner for Excellence in Customer Service. Our holiday team combines decades of local short-stay experience, including onsite hotel management, with deep roots in the Alexandra Headland, Mooloolaba and Maroochydore holiday markets we specialise in.</p><p>We're owners and landlords ourselves. We manage your property the way we'd want ours managed.</p><h2>Anywhere in Australia. Managed like it's next door.</h2><p>Your holiday property doesn't need to be around the corner from our office — and neither do you. We already manage remote holiday properties well beyond the Sunshine Coast, and the model is proven: Mark's own vineyard properties in the Barossa and the South Burnett are holiday let through this exact system.</p><p>Here's how it works. The guest-facing engine — listings, dynamic pricing, bookings, guest communication and after-hours support — runs from our office, because none of it needs to be done on site. On the ground, we're geared to recruit, brief and manage trusted local cleaners and trades wherever your property is, holding them to the same turnover standard our own housekeeping team sets here on the Coast. And behind it all, every dollar flows through fully compliant trust accounting, with your detailed statement landing every month no matter where the property sits on the map.</p><p>The result: a beach house in another region, a hinterland retreat, a vineyard stay — all managed with the same rigour as a Mooloolaba beachfront apartment. If it's bookable, we can run it.</p><ul><li><strong>From our office:</strong> listings, pricing, bookings, guest communication, after-hours support</li><li><strong>On the ground, anywhere:</strong> vetted local cleaners and trades, briefed and managed by us</li><li><strong>Behind the scenes:</strong> compliant trust accounting and transparent monthly owner statements</li></ul><p><br></p><h2>What's included</h2><ul><li>Professional photography and listing optimisation across all major platforms</li><li>Dynamic pricing strategy to maximise nightly rate and occupancy</li><li>Airbnb Superhost status — better rankings, more bookings</li><li>Channel manager integration: Airbnb, Booking.com, Stayz and more</li><li>Full guest communication, from enquiry to check-out</li><li>Professional housekeeping and linen service at every turnover</li><li>After-hours guest support</li><li>Detailed monthly owner statements and transparent reporting</li></ul>

The McGill Group 

<h3><span style="background-color: transparent;">Privacy</span></h3><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">We recognise the importance of protecting the privacy of information collected about visitors to our sites, in particular information that is capable of identifying an individual ("personal information"). This Internet Privacy Policy governs the manner in which your personal information, obtained through the web site, will be dealt with. This Privacy Policy should be reviewed periodically so that you are updated on any changes.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><span style="background-color: transparent;">Your Personal Information</span></h3><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">Personal information about visitors to our sites is collected only when knowingly and voluntarily submitted. For example, we may need to collect such information to provide you with further services or to answer or forward any requests or enquiries. It is our intention that this policy will protect your personal information from being dealt with in any way that is inconsistent with applicable privacy laws in Australia.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><span style="background-color: transparent;">How We Collect Personal Information</span></h3><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">In the course of providing our services, we collect personal information in a variety of ways. For example, information is collected when you:</span></p><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">ask to be placed on one of our mailing lists,</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">apply for a job with us,</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">make an enquiry about our services,</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">visit our web site, or</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">become a client or debtor of the company.</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Information provided by you</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">You provide most of the personal information directly to us and for a specific purpose.</span></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><span style="background-color: transparent;">How We Use the Information We Collect</span></h3><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">Personal information that visitors submit to our sites is used only for the purpose for which it is submitted unless we disclose other uses in this Internet Privacy Policy or at the time of collection. Copies of correspondence sent from the web site, that may contain personal information, are stored as archives for record-keeping and back-up purposes only. You should be aware that we, and those authorised may use your email address to contact you in the future. We will not sell or pass on your details to third parties.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><span style="background-color: transparent;">Use of the Information for a Secondary Purpose</span></h3><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">We may sometimes use the personal information we collect for a secondary purpose, that is, for use in a way different from the original reason for collection. We will only do this in the following circumstances:</span></p><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">where you have consented,</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">where the secondary purpose is directly related to the primary purpose, and you would reasonably expect us to use or disclose the information in such a way, or</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">where we are permitted or required by law, or it is in the interests of public safety to do so.</span></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><span style="background-color: transparent;">Correcting Information</span></h3><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">You can also request that information about you be corrected or deleted. This is part of our commitment to take all reasonable steps to ensure that the information we hold about you is accurate, complete and up-to-date. Information contained on any marketing material, website or other portal services, should not be relied upon and you should make your own enquiries and seek your own independent&nbsp;advice with respect to any property.&nbsp;</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><span style="background-color: transparent;">Disclosure</span></h3><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">You should be aware that we may use your email address to contact you in the future. We may share your contact details with third party advertisers who may contact you regarding the marketing of your property, unless you explicitly advise us not to do so.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><span style="background-color: transparent;">Security</span></h3><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">We strive to ensure the security, integrity and privacy of personal information submitted to our site. Unfortunately, no data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be totally secure.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">However, we will endeavour to take all reasonable steps to protect the personal information you may transmit to us or from our online products and services. Once we do receive your transmission, we will also make our best efforts to ensure its security on our systems.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">In addition, our employees and the contractors who provide services related to our information systems are obliged to respect the confidentiality of any personal information held by us. However, we will not be held responsible for events arising from unauthorised access to your personal information.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><span style="background-color: transparent;">Links to Other Sites</span></h3><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">&nbsp;We provide links to Web sites outside of our web site, as well as to third party Web sites. These linked sites are not under our control, and we cannot accept responsibility for the conduct of companies linked to our website. Before disclosing your personal information on any other website, we advise you to examine the terms and conditions of using that Web sites and its privacy statement.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><span style="background-color: transparent;">Further Privacy Information</span></h3><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">For more information about privacy issues in Australia and protecting your privacy, visit the Australian Federal Privacy Commissioner's website &lt;</span><a href="http://www.privacy.gov.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: inherit;">http://www.privacy.gov.au/</a><span style="background-color: transparent;">&gt;.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><span style="background-color: transparent;">Disclaimer</span></h3><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">Please read this legal information carefully. This web site and its contents ('Web Site') are owned and operated by Norm Martin Real Estate. The use of this Web Site is governed by the following terms and conditions, as amended from time to time (the 'Terms and Conditions'). These Terms and Conditions apply in favour of, and are enforceable by, Norm Martin Real Estate - Cotton Tree.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">By using this Web Site you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms and Conditions and agree to be bound by them. If you do not agree with these Terms and Conditions you should immediately cease using the Web Site. The Web Site may be updated from time to time, including these Terms and Conditions. By continuing to use this Web Site after these Terms and Conditions have been updated, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the updated Terms and Conditions and agree to be bound by them.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">The material on the Web Site is presented as general information only. It is not intended as legal, financial or real estate advice and must not be relied on as such. You should make your own inquiries and obtain independent professional advice tailored to your specific circumstances before making any legal, financial or real estate decisions.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><span style="background-color: transparent;">Intellectual Property and Restrictions On Use of Content</span></h3><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">Unless otherwise indicated, the copyright in the Web Site is owned by Norm Martin Real Estate - Cotton Tree. The Web Site includes registered and unregistered trade marks that are owned by Norm Martin Real Estate - Cotton Tree. 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Norm Martin&nbsp;Real Estate - Cotton Tree excludes all liability for any loss, damage, claim, expense, cost (including legal costs) or liability whatsoever arising from or referable to the condition or content of third party web sites that may be linked to or accessed from the Web Site.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><span style="background-color: transparent;">Personal Information</span></h3><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">Norm Martin Real Estate - Cotton Tree may collect, use and disclose personal information about you obtained by Norm Martin Real Estate - Cotton Tree from your use of the Web Site. Norm Martin Real Estate - Cotton Tree management of this information is governed by the Privacy Statement. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability The Web Site and its entire contents are provided on an "as is" basis. Norm Martin Real Estate - Cotton Tree&nbsp;does not warrant the completeness, accuracy, reliability or availability of the Web Site or its contents. All information is subject to change without notice. Subject to any responsibilities implied by law and that cannot be excluded, Norm Martin Real Estate - Cotton Tree&nbsp;excludes all liability for any loss, damage, claim, expense, cost (including legal costs) or liability whatsoever arising from or referable to the Web Site whether in contract, tort including negligence, statute or otherwise. Any term, condition, representation or warranty implied into these Terms and Conditions by law or otherwise, and which cannot be excluded, is included in these Terms and Conditions. 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<p>Credit card and Drivers Licence to be presented on arrival</p><ol><li>Acceptance and Responsibility. It is important that you read and understand these terms and conditions. Payment of the deposit constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions as they stand now and as they may be changed from time to time on our website at: </li><li>Arrivals are at 3.00pm and departures at 10.00 am (except mid/peak time where arrivals are at 3.00pm and departures are 9.00 am). School holiday bookings are Saturday to Saturday (check with staff) off season bookings can be any day according to availability. Late check out may be approved and must be organised in advance with our office. Late check out fee $50.</li><li>A 25% deposit&nbsp;plus a $25 booking fee is due on all bookings and is payable within 5 days of making booking, otherwise the booking will be cancelled. The deposit is accepted in good faith but may be subject to change at owner’s discretion. The full balance of payment and completed check in credit card registration form are required fourteen (14) days prior to your arrival.</li><li>Cancellation of bookings requires 28 days’ notice in writing. The full deposit less $50-00 cancellation fee will be refunded. If less than 28 days written notice is given to cancel the booking, the full deposit will be held as a cancellation fee. If the booking is cancelled within 7 days of the check in date 50% of the total booking amount will be forfeited (unless the property can be rebooked for the same period and rental amount). Following arrival, an amendment to a booking that reduces the period of stay will not be refunded.</li><li>Keys are to be collected from our office at 2/78 Sixth Avenue, Cotton Tree before 5pm Monday to Friday. If you are arriving outside of office hours, please contact our office to make alternative arrangements for key collection.&nbsp;</li><li>Payment Method: Credit card (charges apply when using a credit card - 1.43% + $0.22),&nbsp;internet transfer, money order or bank cheque (we do not accept Travellers cheques, personal cheques, Diners Club or American Express). Under no circumstances will keys be left without prior arrangements, full payment of rent and/or deposit/pre-signed check-in form. Norm Martin Real Estate will not be responsible for alternative accommodation or any other costs incurred if a guest arrives after hours and a minimum $110 (inc gst) call out fee will be charged for such service.</li><li>Please use the key return at our office if vacating after hours. After hour call out fee for keys is $110 (inc gst).</li><li>Accommodation is limited to the number of beds in any unit. Linen is not provided. You are welcome to bring your own or we can arrange linen hire. DVD players, cots, high chairs etc are also available for hire.</li><li>Pets and animals are not permitted under any circumstances unless the property is one of our designated pet friendly properties. Pet owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets both within and outside the property. Any evidence of pets on furniture may incur extra cleaning fees. If unauthorised pets are found at the premises, the occupants will be automatically liable for fumigation of the property and the tenancy terminated immediately.</li><li>&nbsp;All units to be left in a clean and tidy condition. We reserve the right to charge you a cleaning fee to cover the reasonable cost of additional cleaning of the Premises if required as a result of your occupancy. Extra cleaning charges may be incurred for the cleaning of dirty dishes, washing machine, dishwasher, emptying the fridge, cleaning of dryer lint filter, removal of excessive rubbish etc. The cleaning fee will be deducted from the security bond or charged to your credit card. You will be held responsible for any damage, breakages, theft or loss of any property on or in the Premises during your stay including keys. If any property is affected in this manner, you will be responsible for all related costs for the repair or replacement of the affected property. You authorise us to deduct these costs from your bond (if held) or charge your credit card accordingly.</li><li>UNITS ARE NON-SMOKING. Smoking is strictly prohibited. Additional charges will incur if guests smoke in the units to cover cleaning costs.</li><li>Goods left behind will be held for one week. Should a guest request any lost property to be posted to you after your departure this will be sent receiver to pay the applicable postage and an additional $20 administration fee will apply for our Agents time in arranging, collecting and posting the item back to you.</li><li>The power and hot water may be turned off in the unit when you arrive. You will find a switch in one of the main cupboards or near the main entrance door into the unit. Please turn the ‘on’/’off’ switches to ‘on’. The same applies to the fridge which you can turn on at the power point behind or beside the fridge.</li><li>&nbsp;No responsibility is taken for guests’ personal property left in, on or near the premises. Doors and windows should be secured at ALL times when leaving the property, not just for security reasons but also in case of sudden storms or change of weather conditions.</li><li>&nbsp;PLEASE NOTE: Descriptions of holiday accommodation by the manager, in brochures, over the telephone or on the internet are given in good faith. The manager / agent will not take any responsibility for errors, omissions or misconceptions in descriptions made on any holiday accommodation.</li><li>&nbsp;Bookings for these properties are made on behalf of the owner and the Agent cannot be held responsible for actions taken by the owner of the premises outside our control, including rental increases, cancellation of booking or if the property is sold</li><li>The apartment must not be used for any unlawful purposes.</li><li>&nbsp;Norm Martin Real Estate and the Owner of the property are not responsible for, and guests hereby release them from any liability in respect of any injury, loss, cost, delay, expense or inconvenience caused directly or indirectly by events beyond the Agent/owners control.</li><li>The Body Corporate, Manager, Agent or Owner are not liable for any damages or loss of property that a guest may cause while on the complex or in the property.</li><li>The by-laws, rules and regulations of the complex and any reasonable direction of the property / unit manager must be complied with. The apartment must be vacated if after receiving a warning, any guest fails to comply.</li><li>We and the property / unit manager may inspect the apartment at any time with reasonable notice and at any time without notice if the manager is of the opinion that there has been a breach of these conditions.</li><li>&nbsp;If the occupancy ends or is terminated, the Guest must immediately vacate the apartment. The Manager is authorised to do whatever is required to enforce the eviction of any guest and removal of Guests property.</li><li>Our privacy policy can be viewed here</li></ol>

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