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Honeybee House - Tropical Retreat on Acreage

Vacation home in Speewah with a hot tub

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Tucked away in Tropical North Queensland, Honeybee House offers a peaceful retreat amidst 5 acres of lush tropical gardens and rainforest. With two queen-size beds, this fully furnished holiday home can accommodate up to 4 guests. The wood burning combustion heater ensures warmth during the colder months while the nearby Speewah Tavern provides an opportunity for dinner or a swim at their pool.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 498 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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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.

Honeybee House - Tropical Retreat on Acreage

Honeybee House is a fully furnished and self-contained holiday home at Speewah, less than a 10 minute drive from the rainforest village of Kuranda in Tropical North Queensland.

We offer guests a quiet retreat in a comfortable two bedroom house on 5 acres of tropical gardens and rainforest.

The house will sleep a maximum of 4 guests in two queen size beds. There is also a wood burning combustion heater in the lounge/dining area, which will ensure your comfort in the colder months of the year (June to August).

The nearest swimming pool from Honeybee House is at the Speewah Tavern, just a couple of minutes drive away. This is a good place for dinner when you do not feel like cooking.

There is also the Kuranda Aquatic Centre at 262 Myola Road, Kuranda.

Kuranda is surrounded by World Heritage listed wet tropics rainforest with approximately 1,200 species of flowering plants, 800 of which are rainforest trees.

There are many things to do whilst staying at Honeybee House. Below are just a few of the options.

Enjoy The Barron Falls and treetop boardwalk, as well as bush walks within the rainforest around the village.

Hop onto the Kuranda Riverboat for a 45 minute informative tour.

Explore the Kuranda Arts Co-operative Gallery in Coondoo Street.

Travel on the Kuranda Scenic Railway in the afternoon to Freshwater and then return to Kuranda on the world famous Skyrail Rainforest Cableway.

Meet the largest collection of free-flying birds in Australia at Birdworld Kuranda.

Cuddle a koala, feed the kangaroos and wallabies, see snakes and freshwater crocodiles at the Kuranda Koala Gardens.

Marvel at the amazing tropical butterflies in the walk-through rainforest enclosure at the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary.

Visit the Original Kuranda Markets and the Heritage Markets.

Sample the sweets made at the Kuranda Candy Kitchen.

Visit Bat Reach in Kuranda where injured flying fox bats and other native wildlife are cared for.

Half an hour’s drive west from Kuranda is Mareeba where the rainforest meets the outback. Below is a list of some of the things you can do on the Atherton Tableland and beyond.

There is Jaques Coffee Plantation and the Golden Drop Mango Winery where you can relax and taste their products.

Visit the towns on the Atherton Tableland and the many majestic waterfalls, such as Millaa Millaa Falls and the crater lakes of Eacham and Barrine.

Mungalli Creek Dairy at Millaa Millaa offers award-winning bio-dynamic milk, yoghurt and cheeses and welcomes visitors.

Gallo Dairyland at Atherton produces gourmet cheeses and hand-crafted chocolate.

Mareeba Heritage Museum and Tourist Information Centre

The Mareeba Tropical Savanna and Wetlands Reserve

Tolga Bat Hospital Tolga

Close-Up Birding Adventures - Far North Queensland Birdwatching Tours

Queensland Heritage Trails Network

Granite Gorge Nature Park

Mount Uncle Distillery

Mango Wines from Golden Drop Tropical Fruit Winery North Queensland

Aboriginal Culture - Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park

Hot Air Balloon Adventure

Herberton Historic Village

Spy & Camera museum

Down and Dirty Quad Bike Tours- ATV Adventures

Mareeba Golf Club

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Free firewood
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,055 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Two dogs by prior arrangement

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is allowed outside

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 deadbolt lock
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

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Tropical Retreat on Acreage Speewah
Kuranda Pet friendly Holiday Accommodation
Tropical Retreat on Acreage Private vacation home
Tropical Retreat on Acreage Private vacation home Speewah
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About the neighborhood

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QLD, Speewah

What's nearby

  • Smithfield Shopping Centre - 27 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station - 29 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Palm Cove Beach - 38 min drive - 34.4 km
  • Cairns Esplanade - 39 min drive - 36.5 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 42 min drive - 39.3 km

Getting around

  • Kuranda Station - 15 min drive
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kuranda Hotel - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Frogs Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪German Tucker - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Kuranda Rainforest Coffee - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Rainforest View Restaurant - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Honeybee House - Tropical Retreat on Acreage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Honeybee House - Tropical Retreat on Acreage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Honeybee House - Tropical Retreat on Acreage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Honeybee House - Tropical Retreat on Acreage located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Wet Tropics of Queensland and within 3 mi (5 km) of Speewah Conservation Park and Barron Gorge Forest Reserve. Cassowary Forest Nature Refuge is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

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