Balcony moments that feel like an upgrade
Slow breakfasts, relaxed drinks, and a private balcony for outdoor living.
Caloundra · Sunshine Coast · Queensland
Bulcock Beach accommodation, front row.
A premium 2-bedroom Caloundra stay with walkable beaches, great food, and a shared Level 12 rooftop with pool, spa, sauna, gym, BBQ and views of Pumicestone Passage, the ocean and Glass House Mountains.
★ 4.81 from 59 reviews·From $160 a night·Approved guests only
The Space
Unpack once, then slow right down.
Drop the bags and open the balcony door. Mornings start with a short walk to one of the cafés along Bulcock Street and the Esplanade, then a two minute stroll down to Bulcock Beach, and back up to Level 12 when the afternoon warms up for the rooftop pool, spa and sauna.
Two bedrooms and two bathrooms, so nobody queues for the shower. The queen room has its own ensuite and the second room's two singles zip together into a king, so it works for two couples as well as a family of four. Grab the beach chairs and umbrella on the way out. When the sun drops, head back up to the rooftop. One guest said the pool area “gives the best sunset views”, and we agree.
2 bedrooms, sleeps 4
Full kitchen, European appliances
Private balcony for outdoor living
Ducted reverse cycle A/C
Smart TV + Netflix
Secure underground parking
Why this stay works
It's not just the apartment. It's the whole rhythm around it.
Rooftop pool and spa, properly worth using
Shared Level 12 pool and spa with Passage, ocean and Glass House Mountains views, morning to night.
Beach, coffee, lunch, repeat
You can park once, walk everywhere, and let Caloundra do the rest.
And then comes sunset
Glass House silhouettes. Warm water. Caloundra in its best light.
From shared Level 12 rooftop views to the esplanade below, this place turns golden late in the day, and that feeling carries right through the stay.
The Caloundra Rhythm
Stay for the apartment. Come back for everything around it.
Rooftop mornings, ocean dips, café stops, waterfront dinners, and sunsets that feel slightly unreal until you see them yourself.
Rooftop spa mornings
Still water. Big sky. No rush.
Unhurried balcony moments
Local produce, a slow pour, and nowhere else to be.
Kings Beach swims
Salt air, ocean pool laps, then coffee after.
Coffee within minutes
Beach walk. Flat white. Repeat tomorrow.
Long dinners by the water
The kind of table you book once, then come back to.
Sleep in, properly
Premium bedding, blackout curtains, and no alarm clock needed.
Glass House glow
Glass House Mountains sunsets from the shared Level 12 rooftop.
Rooftop pool laps
Heated, elevated, and shared on Level 12.
Sauna sessions
Wind down properly, warmth, silence, repeat.
Rooftop nights
A completely different mood after dark.
Happy Valley sunset
Warm light, calm water, and a slower pace.
Esplanade evenings
Finish the day with a walk along the sand.
Guest Reviews
What our guests say
4.81· 59 reviews on Airbnb
Reviews from guests who stayed through Airbnb.
Read them on AirbnbCleanliness
4.9
Location
4.9
Communication
4.9
Accuracy
4.8
Check-in
4.8
Value
4.7
"Super easy to find, great at communicating, such a good location but still nice and quiet area!"
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Tyler
October 2026
"The apartment was excellent, in a great area with everything we needed within walking distance. Well-equipped with secure parking. Gabriel was an excellent host!"
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Keryn
October 2026
"Great unit"
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Antony
October 2026
"Great place and great host"
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Sarah
September 2026
"Very happy, highly recommend!"
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Owen
September 2026
"Thanks for the great stay 🙂 10/10"
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Lisa
August 2026
Location
Beach swims, café mornings, and dinner with a view — all on foot.
Stay in the middle of Caloundra and let the days unfold naturally: walk to the beach, grab coffee, settle into lunch, wander the esplanade, and leave the car parked.
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Bulcock Beach— 2 min walk
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Kings Beach— 8 min walk
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Bulcock Street cafés & restaurants— 1 min walk
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Caloundra CBD— On your doorstep
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Brisbane CBD— 1 hour drive
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Sunshine Coast Airport— 35 min drive
“Park once. Don’t move the car until checkout.”
Your Neighbourhood
Steps from the beach, cafés, restaurants, and boutiques at your doorstep.
Park once. Everything you need is within walking distance — from morning coffee to sunset drinks and everything in between.
Walk to Everything
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Bulcock Beach— 2 min walk
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Tredicci Pizza— 20m
Authentic woodfired pizza, a local favourite
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Bulcock Esplanade boardwalk— 100m
Morning walks & sunset views
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BWS & corner cafés— 100m
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Caloundra Library (new)— 150m
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Big Screen Cinemas— 200m
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Happy Valley Lookout— 250m
Best sunset in Caloundra, every afternoon
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Caloundra Street Markets— 100m
Every Sunday — live music, local produce & crafts
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Caloundra Shopping Centre— 450m
Coles, Kmart & specialty stores
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Kings Beach— 4 min drive
17 min walk
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Australia Zoo— 25 min drive
Eat & Explore
You'll be spoiled for choice — some of Caloundra's best cafés, restaurants, and bars are literally steps from your door.
Bianco Italian Cuisine & BarAcross the road
Owner pick. House-made pasta and sourdough pizza, an easy dinner without moving the car.
Pholklore≈20m
Owner pick. Pho, rice paper rolls and share plates, right at your doorstep.
The Bunker Coffee & BarOn the Esplanade
Owner pick. Locally roasted coffee and breakfast looking straight at Bulcock Beach.
Lamkin Lane Espresso BarOff Bulcock St
Tiny laneway coffee bar locals rate highly. Try the Vietnamese iced coffee.
Amici Restaurant & PizzeriaBulcock St
Long-running Italian and pizza spot with a big local following.
What's On
Coming up in Caloundra
Seasonal guides from our travel blog. Events, quiet weeks, and the best times to plan a stay.
Late October
Quiet late October
Warm days, quiet beaches and shoulder-season calm before the summer rush.
Read the guideNovember
November spring escape
Longer days, warm water and the start of the Sunshine Coast swim season.
Read the guideDecember
December school holidays
What is on in Caloundra for families over the summer school holidays.
Read the guideEvent
TOWN Pop-Up Polo 2026
Your guide to the 2026 TOWN Pop-Up Polo event on the Sunshine Coast.
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Strummingbird 2026
The 2026 Strummingbird music festival on the Sunshine Coast, and how to plan around it.
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4.81 stars, 59 verified reviews
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The $400 bond is refunded after check-out.
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Up to 4 guests
Only registered guests may stay. No parties or events.
Check-out by 10am
Late check-out can be arranged in advance ($100/hr). Quiet hours 9pm–8am.
Strictly non-smoking
Inside, on the balcony and in shared building areas, no exceptions.
No pets
Pets are not permitted, no exceptions.
$400 refundable deposit
Held against incidentals and refunded in full upon check-out.
Responsible renter 25+
Younger guests welcome with a parent or guardian. No schoolies groups.
Privately run, no front desk
Guest-caused call-outs like lost keys or lockouts that take over 15 minutes are charged at $100/hr.
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Caloundra Escape Apartment
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Bulcock Beach, Caloundra
Queensland 4551, Australia
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2 bed · Rooftop pool · Approved guests