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Rainforest Family Retreat

House in Cairns Redlynch Valley Estate, QLD

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Description

From $75 per night 1 guest (conditions apply) this soothing home has everything for your family or couple holiday ~ Seclusion / Serenity / Valley Views / Rainforest / Nature / Access to year long running creek / 9 meter lap pool / Spa & more. Enjoy uninterrupted, spectacular sweeping views right across the Redlynch Valley. Secluded and private, the only sounds you will hear are the rainforest birds and the splash of water when you relax in the large pool and separate 15 person outdoor spa (not heated).

Your elevated home is set amongst the rainforest overlooking the Redlynch Valley, a 5 minute drive to the Crystal Cascades. You’ll have private access to a natural fresh water creek running down from the Copperlode Falls Dam. The sound of the cascading waterfalls can be heard from the master bedroom and living areas. Small quenching pools are ideal for relaxing & unwinding whilst sipping champagne in the rainforest.

Dine in with several local restaurants delivering to your door or head for town and enjoy the culture of music and restaurants, dancing the evening away or BBQ by the pool.

Home Description

We offer a meet and greet at the door step, so hire yourself a car and we can lead you directly to your destination retreat with clear instructions approx. 20 minute drive, no traffic, right to your doorstep.

Your 5 star luxury rainforest retreat has:
4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
2 showers
2 toilets
1 bath
Childrens toys/bikes

The kitchen, living, dining and sun rooms have spectacular views to the pool/spa deck and mountains.

Master Bedroom One – 1 King Bed / ensuite / walk in wardrobe.
Bedroom 2 - 2 King Single Beds or arrange as 1 King Bed.
Bedroom 3 - 2 King Single Beds or arrange as 1 King Bed.
Bedroom 4 - 2 King Single Beds or arrange as 1 King Bed.
A portable cot can be arranged prior to your booking if required.

Your enormous gourmet kitchen has a large double door fridge / freezer with ice and water facilities. All cooking appliances are provided if you wish to entertain including electrical appliances and an outdoor dine by the pool setting (provided for safety) or an indoor dining setting for eight.

The living room has a luxurious wrap around rattan lounge seating that is situated for a perfect view of the 42-inch high definition plasma wide screen TV with surround sound and a DVD player. Austar is free with loads of channels. There are a collection of in-house movies for your entertainment along with books, CD’s, games and toys for your kids.

The dining area can seat 6 - 8 people comfortably around a glass top stainless base table.

Relax in the reading/games room, listen to music or lay back and enjoy an afternoon siesta as you melt away on the suede lounge. This is a relaxing room which adjoins the dining and living rooms overlooking the pool/spa and deck with views to the rainforest.

The outdoor patio has a 6 burner side wok barbecue providing outdoor dining adjacent to the pool and spa. There are 3 pool lounges and 4 pool arm chairs located under a large sun umbrella. The pool is a 9 meter lap pool with separate spa. The pool and spa are positioned on a large timber deck that stretches out to the rainforest with views over the valley. You’ll enjoy total privacy and seclusion.

Your home is fully air conditioned and also has ceiling fans throughout.
The property is fully fenced to keep those unwanted animals out and your pets in.

The gardens, pool and spa are fully maintained so you will not have to lift a finger.
Undercover 2 door garage parking for security.

We believe that your companion / family or friends will have the most enjoyable relaxing experience at the retreat.
A great time to unwind or play tourist to the many attractions that Cairns, Palm Cove, The Great Barrier Reef, Kuranda and Port Douglas have to offer.

Attractions

To value everything that far North Queensland has to offer we suggest that you HIRE A CAR. If you require assistance please advise prior to your stay so we can search for the best deal for you.

On arrival to your retreat in the rainforest you will notice the change in humidity compared to the city surroundings. The high-set location allows for a cooler experience than the high temperatures that Far North Queensland usually offers. So you will really experience perfect one day and perfect the next; so just about perfect all year round.

During your stay at the retreat be on the lookout for the following:
The Blue Ulysses Butterfly.
The Green Tree Frog.
The Dreaded Menace - the Cane Toad.
Feed the Bush Turkeys.
If you’re lucky you might see a regular visitor of the rainforest the ‘Racing Lizard’. (They have sharp claws so look, but don’t touch).

Crystal Cascades is a 3 minute drive away. On the way to crystal cascades, drop the kids off at \'Laser Tag\' for a fun controlled activity within the rainforest.
Laser Tag is an outdoor combat team sport much like skirmish. The kids will be entertained for about three hours so relax and spend time with your partner or leave him with the kids to join the fun and head into town to shop ‘till you drop or enjoy a romantic picnic or you can brave the cool mountain waters and swim the Crystal Cascades.

Tennis is a 2 minute drive away and is available night and day.

The famous Palm Cove Beach is located 20 to 25-minutes by car. Golf enthusiasts, this is where it begins.
Life savers are present all year round at Palm Cove beach.
Please be aware that between November & June it is the stinger season and you should not swim at the beach unless you are within the stinger nets or wearing lycra suits.
Palm Cove beach is a great place for breakfast or dining and we highly recommend NU NU for dining and a stroll along the beach.

A great day out would be to take the train up to the famous Kuranda markets and join the Skyrail for the return journey.
Your vehicle will take you into the rainforest, cascading water falls and the almighty Barron Gorge, a deep chasm lined with dense rainforest vegetation. A must for all visitors.

Cairns is right in the heart of one of the seven wonders of the world; the Great Barrier Reef. The Reef is at your finger tips with most reef companies offering pickups from your retreat. If you are not a good swimmer, new to snorkelling or have kids, we recommend a day out at Green Island. They offer a submarine tour where you will be able to see what divers experience. The kids can also experience feeding the fish.

For the enthusiasts that are confident in the water we recommend ‘Ocean Spirit Cruises’ or ‘Quicksilver’.
Ocean Spirit offers a great day out where you can snorkel, scuba dive and sail home. Quicksilver has fast catamarans departing from Cairns via Port Douglas, to pontoons on exclusive ribbon reefs. Both companies offer you lunch on board. Whichever company you choose it\'s a day to remember on the Great Barrier Reef.

Please do not forget your sun block and a hat.

For the romantic, you might desire ballooning with a champagne breakfast and breathtaking views over Kuranda and Mareeba.

For the family, take the scenic drive to Port Douglas and enjoy breakfast with the birds at the Zoo. Or make your first stop the Cairns Zoo and check out the 8 meter crocs before venturing onto Port Douglas for the Sunday markets.
Head to Mossman Gorge for a refreshing dip and pick wild mangoes from the trees - there is so much to do and see.

Cairns offers cable water skiing which is very popular with the kids as well as go cart racing for the dads who want to be a kid again.

An assortment of brochures and maps are available at the retreat to assist you in playing tourist.

Please feel free to contact us if you require further information on the retreat or tours.
Within 5 minute drive are the following available facilities: Woolworths, hairdressing salons, family hotel/restaurant, pizza, bottle shop, Thai takeaway, fish n chips, full medical centre.

Within 1 minute drive from the retreat is a general store/coffee shop with Sunday afternoon entertainment, a children’s park, walkways and cycle tracks through the rainforest.

Within 10 minutes drive is Edge Hill surrounded by coffee shops, restaurants and exclusive boutiques. This is all set alongside the Botanical Gardens.

Within 15 minutes is Cairns city centre. There are a multitude of restaurants along The Esplanade. Opposite the water front of Cairns City Harbour you can stroll the many walkways to boutique shopping or shopping malls, movie cinemas and the Pier eateries that overlook the million dollar boats from all around the world. Nestled in amongst all of them is the Cairns Casino and the Civic Theatre for art, music, bands and local theatre shows.

A taxi trip to the city would be approximate $30.00

A free bus to and from the local \"Red Beret\" hotel is available from the retreat. The Red Beret has a fabulous laid-back restaurant, which is very family-orientated. The restaurant also has an in house playground for the children to enjoy in a safe enclosed environment.

The retreat welcomes all ages, groups, couples and families.
If there is something missing or a special request please don’t hesitate to contact us.
We are also available to arrange fruit baskets, champagne or flowers - all you need to do is request and we do our best.

Feature List

  • Barbeque
  • Bedding (Linen)
  • Pay TV
  • Cooking Facilities
  • Air Conditioning
  • CD Player
  • DVD Player
  • High Chair
  • Inhouse Movies
  • Linen Supplied
  • Microwave
  • Pets allowed
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator
  • Swimming Pool
  • Tennis Court
  • TV Reception
  • Video Player
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Iron
  • Heated Spa
  • Stereo
  • Washing Machine
  • lap pool and 15 person spa outdoor spa not heated
  • Two Door fridge with water & ice
  • 42 inch wide screen plasma TV with Austar
  • Ceiling fans & air conditioning in every room
  • Games books CDs movies & 3 stack CD/radio
  • Pool deck chairs & lounges
  • Out door Furniture & dinning setting
  • Bath & beach towels & complete linnen
  • Double car garage
 

Accommodation Rates

* Pricing is subject to change, and a minimum stay period and other conditions may apply. You should confirm pricing with the property owner.
4 Jun 2009 - 5 Nov 2011
Great discounts offered on long stays or set a price to negotiate with us for your budget
  • $75 / Night
  • $1000 / Week
  • $75 / Mid-Week
  • $500 / Weekend
  • Extra Adult: $75 / Night
  • Extra Child: $50 / Night
  • Min Stay: 1 nights
  • Max Stay: 59 nights
  • Property Sleeps: 8
  • Number of beds: 7
  • Discount: 50% within 4 weeks.
Price subject to length of stay and ammount of guests

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7 Days, 7 Ways to Enjoy your Stay!

 
  •   Unwind with your free champagne & fruit
  •   Barbe by the 9 mtr pool and relax in spa
  •   Peace and quite only the sound of nature
  •   Get naked why not as no one will see you
  •   Crystal Cascade & swim holes close by
  •   Beaches Kuranda City Skyrail 25 min away
  •   A family romantic getaway u wil jus love
 
 

Guest Reviews

 
  • "Hello Mary, We had one of the best holidays ever. The retreat was fantastic and it was so peaceful and quite & very hard not to relax. Even the Dog was content & happy. We found the place with no problems thanks to your directions. The fruit platter was massive and was a pleasant surprise - especially the champagne that was chilled. We were welcomed in by Elena (co-ordinator) who was very professional and explained everything to us. We have said nothing but nice things about our experience at the retreat. It is a must to visit and we hope to return soon. Thank you very much Mary and Elena "
    Anonymous, May 2009
     
  • "Dear Mary, we arrived back home in Berlin two days ago and are still recovering from endless hours on the plane. Staying in your house was the perfect finish of our tour that took us from Sydney to Cairns. We can only join all those entries in your guestbook. It is a great place to be and it will surely be our choice again for future visits. Thanks for the delicious fruitplatter and the bottles of red and white wine. We spent our evenings on ginger beer and orange juice and took the bottles home in our overweight luggage without getting fined. Many thanks to Elena who patiently awaited our late arrival (blame the Reef HQ in Townsville!). Truly Beautiful Accommodation! Mathias, Lilly & Britta from Berlin "
    Anonymous, May 2009
     
  • "Thank you Mary and Stephen, for a wonderful weekend in your beautiful house. Everyone really enjoyed it and the pool was a big hit with the kids. They swam morning and night! You thought of everything and all the little extras like the sandalwood mozzie sticks, beautiful thick towels, candles, and the lovely hand and body wash in the bathrooms were really appreciated. The beautiful rainforest setting and views were a delight to wake up to each morning. We will highly recommend your place to friends and family and once again, thank you very much for creating a truly magical experience. Anita and Steven"
    Anonymous, January 2007
     
  • "We had the privilege of being the first to stay in this beautiful holiday house which had all the comforts of home. We enjoyed the natural surroundings this lovely home offered and felt very much relaxed after indulging in an in house massage. We highly recommend this home away from home location it was the perfect place to enjoy a brief getaway. 10 out of 10!!"
    Jane, November 2006
     
  • "What an awesome facility! We'll definitely come again. Highly recommended, you'd do well to try it. So relaxing, and the in-house massage is a fantastic way to unwind."
    Wayne, November 2006