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Daintree Mountain View Holiday Retreat is a spacious, homely, child friendly self contained 2 bedroom Solar Powered house set on 1.5 hectares in the heart of the Daintree Coast in Cow Bay surrounded by the World Heritage Listed Mountain Ranges of the Daintree National Park and bordering the beautiful Pristine Mountain Stream Hutchinson Creek.
The very private swimming holes are there for your enjoyment and are safe for swimming all year round; if you are lucky you may get to share your swimming hole with the local Cassowary when he comes for a drink.
Your hosts Teresa and Russell live next door and are only to happy to book any tours for you or to talk to you about the region north of the Daintree ferry called the Daintree Coast, if you are interested they can show you there Vanilla bean plantation which is one of only two, growing Vanilla beans on the Daintree Coast.
All this and only a 5 min drive to any of the 3 local Beaches, or you may just want to chill out sitting on the verandah taking in the tranquility, the Ocean Breezes and the colour changes of the World Heritage Listed Rainforest Ranges that Daintree Mountain View offers.
This area is the Largest Renewable Energy Community in Australia where you will find that the majority of homes rely on Solar Power for there electricity supply, it is also classed as an Outstanding Cassowary Habitat Zone, so keep a look out when driving around especially early morning or late afternoon these are the better times to see a Cassowary.
The coastal strip of land North of the Daintree Ferry crossing to Cape Tribulation often referred to as the Daintree Coast offers something for everyone from the most Beautiful Often deserted Beaches to Helicopter flights over the area to some of the very best Cafes and Restaurants to dine in set in a Rainforest Environment or you may want to take a walk in the Rainforest the area offers both guided and self guided walks from easy to not so easy.
Then there is the Daintree Entomological Museum where you can see one of the best Privately owned Butterfly and Bug collections on offer in Australia, or maybe cruise to the Barrier Reef on Rum Runner out of Cape Tribulation and have a day diving or snorkeling on a boat that only takes a small group [more personal] or you may like to paddle and spend the night on Snapper Island an Island with Rainforest and surrounded by Magnificent Reef or for the not so adventurous a early morning paddle and breakfast on a deserted Beach.
If fishing is what you want to do we have some of the best fishing on the Reefs just off shore and several operators to take you there or maybe chasing the famous Barramundi in the Daintree River.
For something a bit quieter the award winning Daintree Discovery Center where you can learn more about the Ancient Rainforest of the Daintree Coast, so as you can see there is heaps to do or you can just wile away the time relaxing and enjoying the Daintree Coast and yes you really do need to Stay For More Than A Day.
The Daintree Coast Community is a diverse group of residents who provide a unique perspective on living and working in the wet tropics Rainforest of Far North Queensland.
The binding thread and reason for each persons choice to live here is a love of the area and as custodians are committed to the Protection and Conservation of the area called the Daintree Coast so come and let us share our very special part of the World with you.
House Information
Can be Wheel chair friendly if accompanied by an able body person please contact owner for more information.
House configuration is queen size bed in main bedroom and 2 single beds in 2nd bedroom and a double futon in lounge room there is also a porta cot available.The house has a Large living ,Dinning and Kitchen area combined with a well equipped kitchen which includes a full size Refrigerator and Gas Stove with Oven also included is a gas BBQ for you to use.There also is a TV for your entertainment.Tropical fruit are available when in season from the Tropical fruit orchard.
The house is surrounded by Large cool shady Verandahs for you to enjoy a cool drink and take in the majestic panoramic views of the World Heritage Listed Alexandra Ranges.
This property is a prime location for the ardent bird watchers with many different species in the area and at specific times of the year you can see the migratory birds from New Guinea.
ON YOUR WAY - Port Douglas is less than a hours drive and good place to pick up supplies and browse the shops. A further 20 minutes north is the township of Mossman. The Mossman Gorge National Park is a must-see on your way past with its spectacular mix of lush rainforest canopies and crystal clear streams.
Guesthouse details:
Sleeps 6 (1 queen, 2 single, 1 double futon)
Fully equipped kitchen
Television
All linen and towels provided (please bring your own beach towels)
Gas BBQ provided
Electric refrigerator
Surrounded by large shady verandahs
Family friendly and wide open spaces
Some Guest comments below
Jan [ Germany] May 2005
Being 2nd time down under we found for the first time accommodation where we could say it was like home , it was not only home it is something special , wonderful nature and very friendly and warm hospitality. many thanks Jan
Kevin July 2005 [ Townsville]
WOW what a great place you have here thanks for being so kind and sharing.
The Ralph family [Surrey England] January 2006
We don't want to go, thanks for such a beautiful base Thanks Russell and Teresa hope to be back soon.
The Witherspoon Family [Wales]April 2006
Thank you for letting us stay at your beautiful property had Fun fun fun and there is nothing better than having showers in the rain . thanks for your hospitality.
The Drown family [Port Moresby] June 2006
Thank you for a lovely stay this truly is a beautiful part of the world.
The Parkinson family [Federal NSW]October2006
Thanks Russell and Teresa a very warm and welcoming experience from our phone call on booking to our moving in welcome lovely place to stay very comfortable and with a beautiful outlook, loved the swimming hole, thanks guys.
Red Cathy and kids[Gordonvale]December 2006
From the moment we arrived we knew we had booked into paradise. A perfect place for a family holiday.
We have enjoyed everything from relaxing on the verandah to the creek and it's swimming holes. feeding the fish and even seeing a cassowary .The atmosphere here is so warm and welcoming Thanks to Russell and Teresa we will be back, it's not often you find a place where you are not treated just as guests but as welcome friends.
The O'connell family [Ireland] April 2007
What a lovely place you both have here, thank you so much for letting our family and so many others share it with you .It has given us all allot to think about .see you in Ireland sometime.best of luck, Michael.
Geoff [Victoria] April 2007
Well you have heard it all before.It's true it's not a house it's a home.The serenity is magnificent, "the creek is so clear and lush, we feel no need to rush, but when the kids see me naked in the creek they blush." The rain has been great and your helpfulness has felt like your a mate . Thank you for the unusual fruits. Our day on your secret beach was our favourite day here Thanks.
The George family [Sydney] May 2007
A gorgeous, relaxing and inspiring place full of diversity and mega creatures, the fish, the bugs all come in extra large.We our family of 6 found lots of fun in the water hole, fishing and croc spotting on the Daintree extraordinary,exploring the rainforests and the bug museum, and I haven't got onto the food yet the fruit, fish and the ice-cream awesome. finally the hospitality ,brilliant.Thank you and god bless you and this part of the natural world .Avery special time.
