Entire home

Wompoo Eco Retreat - Rambutan Bungalow with views

Photo gallery for Wompoo Eco Retreat - Rambutan Bungalow with views

Outdoor dining
Exterior
Property grounds
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach nearby

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

View map
Cow Bay, QLD
  • Daintree Discovery Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Jindalba Boardwalk
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Daintree Rainforest
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

About the area

Cow Bay

This holiday home places you steps from Wet Tropics of Queensland and within a 20-minute stroll of Daintree Discovery Centre. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchenette, free WiFi and a patio. .You can enjoy a TV in home. In-room dining is easy with a kitchenette that comes equipped with a fridge and a stovetop. .This holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. Added amenities include a hot tub. .In the area of this Cow Bay holiday home, you'll find Daintree Rainforest.

What's nearby

  • Daintree Discovery Centre - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Jindalba Boardwalk - 9 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Daintree Rainforest - 12 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Daintree Entomological Museum - 12 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Alexandra Bay Waterfall - 16 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Daintree Tea House & Restaurant - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Thornton Beach Kiosk - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪On The Turps - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lync Haven - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Crocs - ‬3 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.

Wompoo Eco Retreat - Rambutan Bungalow with views

Wompoo Eco Retreat has a two self-contained private bungalows. The Mangosteen Bungalow has similar interior design as the Rambutan Bungalow (see separate listing if the Rambutan is booked for the dates suited to you) with an indoor/outdoor shower that has views over the rainforest, plus a real king-size bed. It also has an outdoor rammed earth bath. The bungalow's construction uses rammed earth to ensure a cool interior and designed to maximise views of the mountain ranges from the bedroom and bathroom.

We provide our guests with complimentary breakfast accessing good quality produce, and where possible, source it locally. At Wompoo Eco Retreat we take advantage of our remoteness and living “off the grid” by providing bird watching binoculars rather than a television.

The bungalow has private undercover seating with self contained cooking facilities. The proximity of each bungalow provides privacy for our guests. Elevated on a hill to capture tropical breezes, the property has stunning views to Thornton Peak, Cape Tribulation and the Coral Sea. We are located in close proximity to beautiful Cow Bay Beach, numerous waterholes, mangroves and rainforest boardwalks.

Wompoo Eco Retreat gets its name from the `Wompoo Fruit Dove’, a beautiful dove with an amazing purple breast, and green, yellow and white markings. This bird has a very unusual call. Listening to the Wompoo is like listening to a human conversation, but seemingly muted and far away. Our retreat is so named due to the presence of this lovely bird.

A significant area of the property has trees with discrete open spaces as well as tranquil spots to enjoy the flora and fauna. Further, there is a creek, meandering through Wompoo that ensures a welcome retreat for quieter contemplation.

Guests have access to -

- King size bed with quality linen
- Outdoor undercover self-catering facilities
- Fridge
- Handmade soap (made on the property by your hosts)
-Handmade bath salts (made on the property by your hosts)
- Free Wi-Fi
- Continental breakfast of local fruit, bread and condiments including, museli, plunger coffee (see photo of what to expect),
- an assortment of local Daintree teas and biodynamic milk

We are a friendly couple who respect people's privacy. Our house is 40 metres away from the bungalow. Guests are more than welcome to come up to the house if they have any questions or need a refresh of supplies etc.

Wompoo Eco Retreat is ideally situated. Just five kilometres from the beautiful Cow Bay Beach, 20 minutes from the Daintree River and 30 minutes to Cape Tribulation. Other easily accessible places are Boardwalks, Daintree Discovery Centre, Coopers Creek Wilderness Tours, tropical ice cream outlets and Ocean Safarai snorkelling reef trip.

There are a number of restaurants and cafes in the area, however, if you would like to eat in at your accommodation the bungalow is equipped for self catering. We recommend purchasing supplies either in Cairns, Mossman or Port Douglas. There is also a well stocked convenience store in Cow bay.

During the two hour drive from the Cairns International and Domestic Airports, you will travel the scenic Coral Sea coastline till you cross the Daintree River by ferry. Once aboard the iconic ferry you can sense the change of pace as you slowly switch off and start your journey of digital detachment! The cost for the ferry is $45 return, you can choose to purchase a visitors book if you want to have the option of multiple trips.


House Rules
It is because of the eco values of this area that we choose to live here, yet want to share this place with you. We reduce our human foot-print with thought placed on how we live. The spring water on our property is from an artesian fracture with no pesticides or herbicide input, and is tested, therefore safe for drinking. We generate our own solar power, but in times of high electricity demand, or little sun we may use the generator for short periods. You will notice the limited number of power points and the higher reliance on gas, this is to minimise power usage. We ask that high powered devices like hairdryers and shavers are not used. Check in from 2pm, check out 10.00am.

A compost bin is provided for your food scraps. These will be placed in our compost and eventually end up in the garden.

Smoking Policy
We respect your right to smoke, however, it is not permitted inside the bungalows. Smoking is allowed on the deck area PROVIDED THAT all windows and doors remain closed. An ashtray is provided and we request that all cigarette butts, ash, tobacco or any used smoking product is disposed of correctly. Please don’t take any soiled ashtrays inside the accommodation.

Similar properties

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Fishing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Composting
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 452 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Wompoo Retreat Rambutan Bungalow Views House Cow Bay
Wompoo Retreat Rambutan Bungalow Views Cow Bay
Wompoo Retreat Rambutan Bunga
Wompoo Retreat Rambután Bungalow con Vistas
Wompoo Retreat Rambutan Bungalow With Views
195659
Wompoo Retreat - Rambutan Bungalow With Views Cow Bay

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Wompoo Eco Retreat - Rambutan Bungalow with views?

The closest beach to Wompoo Eco Retreat - Rambutan Bungalow with views is Myall Beach (16.5 km).

Does Wompoo Eco Retreat - Rambutan Bungalow with views have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

What makes Wompoo Eco Retreat - Rambutan Bungalow with views a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and private patios help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Wompoo Eco Retreat - Rambutan Bungalow with views.

Is there a private hot tub at Wompoo Eco Retreat - Rambutan Bungalow with views?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Wompoo Eco Retreat - Rambutan Bungalow with views?

No, Wompoo Eco Retreat - Rambutan Bungalow with views does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Wompoo Eco Retreat - Rambutan Bungalow with views?

Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Wompoo Eco Retreat - Rambutan Bungalow with views?

No, pets are not allowed.