Just 150 metres from Peregian Beach, The Retreat is a 5-acre property with a tennis court, a lagoon-style swimming pool and barbecue facilities. It offers self-contained accommodation with free Wi-Fi and a private balcony overlooking native garden or some with partial ocean views. The Retreat Beach Houses are 5 minutes’ drive from Peregian Beach Village, with many shopping and dining options. Noosa Heads is a 10-minute drive, and Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo is a 45-minute drive away. The free-standing, self-contained houses have laundry facilities and a full kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven. Each house has a spacious living room with flat-screen satellite TV and a DVD player.