8/10 Good
R T.
2 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location, views, and family rooms - a little rundown
PRO: We loved staying here with family and kids - the deck and the pool are as amazing as the pictures, and it's a great location - close to Cairns / Palm Cove / other sightseeing or shopping spots. There were 12 of us and we found there was plenty of living areas and space (except the downstairs front bedroom is tiny and has almost zero cupboard space). Would definitely stay here again!
CONs:
- The house is a little run down, with bits and pieces missing or not working, and some of the sofas are well past their use by date - comfy but stained.
- The kitchen is reasonably well equipped, but only has one large saucepan which I found insufficient for cooking for 2 families, and some of the equipment is old or broken.
- I would have appreciated a house layout diagram, as I didn't realise how tiny the front downstairs room was, that there are no ensuites - only shared bathrooms, and the fact the entire upstairs (family bedroom w/ queen + 5 singles) is open plan with no doors or privacy. Be aware that any noise echoes up and down the central stairway, and you can hear every footstep from the floors above. There are no quiet rooms.
Summary: The rundown bits and the noise were disappointing and did bring it down a little to 4 stars. With a little love, it could definitely be 5 stars again. Overall it was still a great place and we would definitely stay again.
R T.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024