We’re making short-term rentals better for Far North Queensland
We’re The Boutique Collection - part of Hometime, Australia’s largest collection of professionally managed holiday homes. We handpick our homes and beautifully curate them for our guests. We’ve been around since 2000 and are proud of everything we’ve achieved thanks to our fantastic team.
About The Boutique Collection
Serving luxury homeowners for more than two decades, The Boutique Collection is the market leader in Far North Queensland. Offering fantastic tropical getaways across Cairns, Palm Cove, Cairns Northern Beaches and Port Douglas, it’s a dreamy place to visit with the Great Barrier Reef on its doorstep. Guests love our attention to detail, and we know you’ll love staying with us. You’ll wonder what took you so long to be hosted by general manager, Kerry, and our team who will help you make the most of your time away. We look forward to welcoming you to one of our homes in this amazing part of Far North Queensland.
About Hometime
We‘re on a mission to make short-term rentals better for everyone: better for guests who know they’re choosing a five-star experience managed by someone who lives, works and supports tourism in the community; better for homeowners who need a trusted partner to manage the end-to-end process when guests stay in their homes; and better for the community who have peace of mind that short stays are managed locally and professionally.
Visit Hometime
Our achievements over the years
4.80 average rating
We’re rated highly across booking channels with an Airbnb average rating of 4.80.
130 local jobs supported
We support local jobs and work with local businesses every day - from cleaners to tradies to decorators and stylists.
75% of reviews 5*
We’re proud that more than 75% of our guest reviews are 5-star
Introducing our Hometime Collections
We’re proud of our locally founded ‘Hometime Collections’ showcasing the best short-term rental operators from Far North Queensland, down to Hobart, to southwest WA and the Sunshine Coast.
Hosting Hobart has been welcoming guests to Tasmania since 2016 and the excellent local team, led by Matt Barnard and Jo Pemberton, prides itself on delivering the best service to guests. There’s a stay for everyone in Hobart - everything from water views to country retreats and city stays. We know you’ll love it there all year round, so get Tasmania on your getaways list for the year ahead and as they say, ‘come down for some fresh air”.
Visit Hobart
The southwest coast of Western Australia is home to the world’s most spectacular scenery, not to mention our luxurious collection of Exclusive Escapes. Stretching from Busselton to Yallingup, and including the famous Margaret River, there’s a reason guests are booking 12 months out every summer. This premier operator is the best this region has to offer, led by Dane Shardlow and his exceptional team and we know they can’t wait to host you and your guests soon.
Visit Southwest WA
Offering the quintessential Australian holiday, Welcome Ready, located on the Sunshine Coast and led by Melanie Harding and Verena Biggs, pulls out all the stops to make holidaying in this fantastic part of Queensland a laidback dream. Whether you’re looking to stay in the Hinterland or keep it breezy and coastal, Welcome Ready homes are the perfect choice for your next Sunny Coast stay. A collection truly made for all seasons.
Explore the Sunshine Coast
Get to know our teams
We’re lucky to have such a great team at The Boutique Collection dedicated to helping our homeowners, finding new properties to onboard, and maintaining our high standards for the ultimate guest experience.
Holiday Home Managers
We’re proud to have our holiday home managers looking after our homeowners and making sure they know their properties and investments are in good hands. We’re a team of holiday home managers that they know they can trust.
Business Development
Our team works with prospective homeowners looking to list their homes on the short-term rental market and we welcome a chat about how we can help manage your property through our full-service management.
Guests & Reservations
Holidaying in Far North Queensland is very special and nothing makes our team happier than a great guest experience. We’re here to help every guest make the most of their stay with The Boutique Collection in this beautiful area of outstanding natural beauty.
Housekeeping & Operations
Cleanliness is a top priority when it comes to getting our properties guest ready every time. Our team of housekeepers have great attention to detail and knows what it takes to impress guests and reassure them they’re well looked after.
Guests love to stay with The Boutique Collection
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What a beautiful place to stay. The house itself is amazing - spacious, clean and easy. I was trying accommodate 3 teenagers, an 80 year old and a couple and this property met all of our needs. From the number of bedrooms, toilets and bathrooms to the pool it allowed everyone the space they needed whilst also providing plenty of space for us all to come together. The location was great - walking distance to the beach and shops - but just away from the hustle an bustle of the main esplanade.
Raphari At The Cove: A Stunning Poolside Escape
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We loved our stay at Harbour Lights. The apartment was amazing! Very easy to collect the keys and communication was very clear and easy. The apartment had everything we needed and more than exceeded our expectations. We had a fabulous water view as well as a view of Cairns City and was so close to excellent waterfront dining options. The apartment was very clean, the bed and pillows were very comfortable, the water pressure was amazing and we would have no hesitation in staying here again.
Aqua Vista at Harbour Lights—Poolside Panorama
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Amazing location for the family. 3 generations were very comfortable and teenage kids were occupied with beach and pool activities. House was extremely well provisioned with EVERYTHING! Thanks for sharing your paradise and allowing us to have the opportunity to do so
Bramston on the Beach: A Private Poolside Oasis
