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Secluded home hidden in an ancient and enchanted forest with crystal clear creek

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Nestled within the World Heritage Listed Daintree Rainforest, Beautiful Stonewood Retreat offers a secluded haven amidst 130 million year old rainforest and magical private crystal clear swimming pools. With cascading waterfalls, ancient boulders and private rainforest walking trails you can unwind in nature’s splendor.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Secluded home hidden in an ancient and enchanted forest with crystal clear creek

Beautiful Stonewood Retreat is a private holiday house hidden away amongst 130 million year old rainforest within the World Heritage Listed Daintree Rainforest. It offers a peaceful and secluded place to relax and enjoy surrounded by some of the most spectacular and pristine rainforest and magical private crystal clear swimming pools. The natural beauty of the cascading waterfalls, swimming pools, ancient boulders and private rainforest walking trails offer a very special and unique experience that will enchant you. This gorgeous get-a-way is situated upon a hillside centrally between Cow Bay and Cape Tribulation allowing you to get outdoors and explore the amazing Daintree Rainforest and Great Barrier Reef. Stonewood Retreat will seduce you and capture your heart with its exquisite and modern style, it’s enchanted forest and stunning mountain waterfalls.

The cascading falls are an amazing place to swim, while private walking trails offer a magical place to explore amongst a beautiful rainforest setting. Being only a short walk within the property, you can spend hours swimming in the rock pools or sitting on the giant sun warmed rocks, enjoying the tranquility of the forest. Ancient trees and sunlit boulders present a peaceful and captivating experience.

The flora and fauna within Stonewood Retreat offer a rare insight into our evolution with Cassowaries, Megapods, Boyd's Forest Dragons, Eastern Water Dragons and Musky Rat Kangaroos sharing this special space with you. Ancient forest dragons, kangaroos and birds can be seen at different times of the day around the property and from the house itself.

The creek provides electricity and fresh water to the property. The generation of 24/7 hydro-electricity and permanent supply of spring fed water comes from LIttle Cooper Creek, which runs through the middle of Stonewood Retreat, and originates from a source high up on Thornton Peak, the third highest mountain in Queensland.

The retreat is situated amongst two World Heritage areas - the Daintree Rainforest, and the Great Barrier Reef, sitting in mountains sloping down to the coastal strip that are covered in the oldest continuously surviving tropical rainforest in the world.

The house is comfortable and modern with elements of rustic design. Open spaces that welcome the outside in, offer views of the rainforest from every corner of the house. The open plan design allows the sun to spill in from every angle while filtering through the cool of the forest. Antique windows, timber beams and floor combine with a modern open plan kitchen and bathroom to create a charming and comfortable space. Outside verandas offer relaxing settings to enjoy and unwind.

The house features : 1 Bedroom with King size Bed, LCD flat screen TV with DVD library, Broadband Internet, fully equipped kitchen, large bathroom with separate outdoor tropical bath area, natural rock pool and swimming hole with waterfalls.

Besides the natural beauty of the property itself, there are many places of natural beauty to explore in the surrounding area such as topical beaches, creeks, and rainforest boardwalks, as well as many other attractions such as jungle surfing, river and reef cruises, aerial boardwalks, and sea kayaking. A number of cafes and restaurants are also available for a tasty treat as well.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Please close doors and windows and leave the key inside the front door
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Located in Diwan, this vacation home is in the mountains and on a river. Daintree Rainforest and Wet Tropics of Queensland reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Daintree Discovery Centre and Bat House Cape Tribulation. Daintree Wild Zoo and Hook-A-Barra are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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QLD, Diwan

What's nearby

  • Alexandra Bay Waterfall - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Daintree Entomological Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Daintree Rainforest - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Daintree Discovery Centre - 18 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Daintree Village - 52 min drive - 41.9 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 131 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mason's Cafe - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Thornton Beach Kiosk - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪On The Turps - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Lync Haven - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Crocs - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Secluded home hidden in an ancient and enchanted forest with crystal clear creek have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Secluded home hidden in an ancient and enchanted forest with crystal clear creek pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded home hidden in an ancient and enchanted forest with crystal clear creek?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded home hidden in an ancient and enchanted forest with crystal clear creek?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded home hidden in an ancient and enchanted forest with crystal clear creek located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Wet Tropics of Queensland, Alexandra Bay Waterfall, and Daintree Entomological Museum. Daintree Rainforest and Manani Nature Refuge are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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