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Honeybee House - Tropical Retreat on Acreage

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 498 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Speewah, QLD
  • Barron Gorge National Park
    9 min drive
  • Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
    29 min drive
  • Cairns Esplanade
    37 min drive
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    38 min drive

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About the area

Speewah

Located in Speewah, this vacation home is in a rural location, a 2-minute drive from Wet Tropics of Queensland and 8 minutes from Speewah Conservation Park. .This vacation home is 22.1 mi (35.6 km) from Cairns Esplanade and 23.5 mi (37.9 km) from Cairns Central Shopping Centre.

What's nearby

  • Smithfield Shopping Centre - 27 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Skyrail Rainforest Cableway - 29 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Cairns Esplanade - 37 min drive - 35.6 km
  • Palm Cove Beach - 39 min drive - 33.4 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 39 min drive - 37.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Orangerie Patisserie - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Kuranda Hotel - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Petit Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪German Tucker Kuranda - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Kuranda Rainforest Coffee - ‬14 min drive

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
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a terrace and a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Melissa Clinton

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Free firewood

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 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

  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1054.9 sq ft (98 sq m)

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

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

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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Honeybee House - Tropical Retreat on Acreage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rainforest Retreat
Living in the rainforest with the ancient trees and lush undergrowth we were able to relax surrounded by the local wildlife nearby. We feel fully recharged and ready to face big city living once again - all thanks to this very magical spot in Speewah. Thank you to Our host and family for giving us the space and support to do this.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace, Beauty and Serenity
Having lived in this area a few years ago, it was amazing to be back amongst nature and the peace and serenity of Honeybee House. It sits within a beautiful environment, is near to the National Park for rainforest walks and if you want to see other people, it is near to Kuranda where there are shops, cafes and a supermarket.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne K., Port Macquarie

Liked: Cleanliness
Ah the serenity
What a beautiful gem. Lovely property set on several acres of lovely gardens and rainforest. So quiet and peaceful. Also a lovely part of the Atherton Ranges, close to Mareeba and Kuranda. House was comfortable with everything you would need. We will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard L., Townsville

Liked: Cleanliness
100% fantastic holiday home
Peace, perfect peace in a lovely garden setting. The house is welcoming, very comfortable and comprehensively equipped. Our holiday was for our elderly dog’s sake as much as ours, and I don’t think that she would have found a better home away from home anywhere. Melissa and Warren are unobtrusive when they’re not helping guests, but immediately responsive when help or advice is needed. Speewah is a little hidden gem off the Kennedy Highway. It is a great location as a base for both the Tablelands in one direction, and Cairns northern beaches and airport in the other. A proper community too, with a little convenience store attached to a friendly pub with a pretty good menu. When you’re out walking (you should get out walking, the area is beautiful), the locals will stop to chat. We told Warren that we’re not leaving, he’ll have to change the locks 😊 I’m afraid that Real Life(™) gets in the way, but it’s that sort of place, you won’t want to leave. Write a comment…
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet location with amazing wildlife
Steep drive with amazing views to the property. Lots of native wildlife. House was extremely well kept with good facilities available
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kimm H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved Honey Bee House. Stayed 6 nights, beautiful spot with easy access to Kuranda.
Exactly as we hoped it would be. Rainforest, lots of birds. A lovely place to stay.

10/10 Excellent

Randall J.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is amazing 10/10. So peaceful. Host is exellent.
Cleanliness 10/10 would definitely recommend. The house has everything you need. Just beautiful. Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sharee P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was very calming to stay and enjoyed will be back
Its was fantastic love the property and its Setting slept very well
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emily O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Easy communication and nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Great romantic night away
Melissa has such a beautiful property. It was nice place to get away. Nice and quite
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Giorgia C.

Top!!
Amazing house in the rainforest
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tim N.

Fabulous isolation
Great place to relax after a long drive or stressful week. Property carved into the rainforest feel as one with nature, loved our brief stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018