Our hotel quality linen & towels are professionally laundered and all surfaces are sanitised for your peace of mind.
Free Wifi, Foxtel Movies, Netflix, Optus Sport & Spotify
La Vista is not just two stylish post and beam houses built by hand, from sustainable timbers, not merely a wonderful place sitting high on the hill with Mountain and Ocean views – it’s an experience, a real taste of life in a tropical national park that many of our overseas friends tell us they’ve always been searching for, but never previously found.
“A little piece of rainforest heaven, with simply stunning views, nestled in the heart of the beautiful Daintree National Park, a true treasure.”
La Vista originally attracted us because of its absolutely amazing views right out across the breathtaking rainforest valley to Thorntons Peak (Queensland's 3rd highest mountain at 1374m) and beyond to the Coral Sea.
Our superb decks, by the pool, and terrace, provide charming vantage points from where you can relax, enjoy food, drinks and the stunning Vista.
We offer a place to relax and take a break, away from the crowds – but we’re not totally cut off, we do have free Wi-fi and Foxtel for those who want to stay in touch with the outside world!
ACCOMMODATION:
The accommodation at La Vista consists of two post and beam houses affectionately known as The Shack and The Studio. They can each sleep 4 Guests. Each house has a queen size bed and a queen size sofa bed.
They are both exclusively yours. Ideally a couple can stay in The Studio retreat up top and another couple and/or children can have The Shack. Both have a bathroom with shower, basin and toilet. The Studio also has a bathtub with views to Cape Tribulation. The Coral Sea, and Thorntons Peak (Queensland’s third highest mountain). High quality linen and towels are provided.
The Shack has a fully equipped kitchen with a BBQ, Pizza Oven, a Gas cook top and a full size fridge/freezer with ice maker and cold water dispenser.
There is a dining table, a pool table, a flat screen TV with DVD/Stereo and auxiliary port for your device.
The Studio has a galley kitchen with an under counter fridge and an ice box. There is a coffee grinder and kettle. The galley is really just for breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks.
The Upper deck off The Studio has a hammock, sofa and a small table and chairs. Relax, read, enjoy the view. The living area has a comfortable couch, large flat screen TV with Foxtel Movies, and JBL Stereo speakers with auxiliary port for your device.
There is nearly always a breeze on the hill at La Vista. For those sultry days there are turbo ceiling fans in every room.
Both buildings have Free WiFi coverage.
The Plunge Pool and Spa are below The Studio’s upper deck.
The Pool deck is the best place to cool off, relax, have a quiet drink and enjoy the fantastic View.
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
Please read carefully. You are accepting these when you make a booking.
1. In these terms and conditions, ‘You’ means the guest or guests or
your invitee and ‘We’ means La Vista.
2. By making a booking you agree to the terms set out below. These are legally binding. You agree that these terms and conditions can only be varied by written agreement.
3. Minimum stay as set out on this site.
4. Check-in time is after 2.00pm. Check-out is before 10.00am unless
prior written agreement is made. We reserve the right to charge an additional day if you stay after 10:00am.
5. Bookings:
a. A booking is made only when a deposit is paid. The deposit is 50% of the cost of your stay. The full cost of your stay must be paid at least 28 days before your arrival.
b. Failure to pay the full cost by the due date may be treated as a cancellation by us.
6. Cancellations:
a. To cancel you must email us your cancellation at our email address.
b. It is your duty to ensure your email reaches us.
c. The notice of cancellation will commence on the day after it was received.
d. If the notice period is 28 days or more of your booked arrival date, we will refund all amounts you paid less an administration fee equal to 50% of the total cost of your stay.
e. If the notice is less than 28 days of your booked arrival date, there is no refund. All amounts paid are forfeited.
g. Please note that the above applies irrespective of the reason for cancellation.
h. Any refund will only be made into the account you specified.
i. We recommend that you take out travel insurance to cover any potential cancellations.
7. Liability for Damage or Loss of The Property or Its Contents:
a. Liability for Damage or Loss of The Property or Its Contents. During your stay you agree that you will take care of the property and its contents. By making the booking you agree that if you damage the
property or goods or items you will pay for the damage. If the damage is to the property you agree to pay for the cost incurred in the repair.
If the damage is to an item or goods you agree to pay the market value of new item or goods. If the same item or goods are no longer available, an item of similar character will be purchased.
b. Liability for Your Property:
You are solely responsible and liable for any loss of your possessions from the property during their stay. This applies to loss or damage due to criminal actions such as theft. You must lock and leave secure the
property if you leave it unattended.
c. Liability for Your Injury: You are solely responsible and liable for any injury sustained during your stay at La Vista.
8. Smoking:
Smoking is not permitted inside the house.
9. Pets:
Sorry, strictly no pets are allowed on the property.
10. Guest Information Manual:
a. You and your invitee agree to read and abide by all instructions as set out in
DIRECTIONS:
La Vista is sitting on top of a hill in Far North Queensland surrounded by rainforest, not a road in sight. However, La Vista’s concrete driveway is only 2 hours on the paved Captain Cook Highway from Cairns International Airport.
Driving North on the Captain Cook Highway from the Airport you’ll find yourself on the coast road to Port Douglas. After ‘Port’ you’ll continue North towards Mossman (Woolworths for groceries here) then further North to the Daintree River Ferry turn-off (right). Over the river, over the Alexandra range, and down into Cow Bay. Take the first right after the Cow Bay Hotel (pub) towards the beach. A further 500 m and on the right is the driveway marked by La Vista’s sign.
La Vista is worth the drive.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
If you have a query not covered here, please contact us.
DO WE HAVE EXCLUSIVE USE OF YOUR HOUSE ?
Yes, you have exclusive use of the entire property. Staff will service The Shack and The Studio once weekly and the Pool as required. Local Management is only 10 minutes away.
THE SHACK ? THE STUDIO ?
The accommodation consists of two Post & Beam buildings affectionately known as The Shack and The Studio. Both have Queen size beds and double sofa beds. Both sleep up to 4 guests (2 Adults, 2 Children). Both have bathrooms (the Studio even has a small bathtub with Ocean and Mountain views). You decide who sleeps where.
WHAT FACILITIES DO YOU HAVE ?
Full Kitchen with Fridge/Freezer, BBQ in The Shack. A small Galley with fridge in The Studio. Plunge Pool & Jet Spa, Free WiFi, Foxtel with Premium Movie Package and beautiful decks with amazing Views from all three levels.
CAN I CONTACT YOU IF THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH MY BOOKING ?
All emails are answered promptly.
WILL I RECEIVE CONFIRMATION OF MY RESERVATION ?
Yes, either directly from ourselves or, if you have reserved through one of our agents, from them.
WHERE ARE THE KEYS TO THE PROPERTY ?
We usually meet and spend 10 minutes with our guests between the hours of 2pm and 6pm.
If you arrive outside of these hours, we will make keys available.
WHAT FORMS OF PAYMENT ARE ACCEPTED ?
Secure payments can be made by Credit Card, Debit Cards or Direct Deposit EFT's:
Visa, Mastercard and Paypal are accepted.
DO I NEED TRANSPORT ?
There is so much to see and explore in this beautiful location that it is really worth hiring a car. A two wheel drive car is all you need for local exploring. La Vista's paved concrete driveway looks steep at first but is easily accessible with a normal two wheel drive car.
DO YOU HAVE A SWIMMING POOL ?
We have a sparkling plunge pool with an attached 3 seat mosaic tiled Jet Spa.
HOW FAR IS THE BEACH ?
My favourite beach is at the end of the road; less than 3 minutes by car. It's a lovely quiet sandy beach in a small cove. (every chance you'll have it to yourselves). Thorntons Beach, a long stretch of white sand, and Cafe are 20 minutes by car. Of course you could go a little further north to Cape Tribulation; 30 minutes by car.
HOW FAR IS THE NEAREST RESTAURANT ?
There are several places to eat nearby. Crocodylus, a favourite with the locals is just 500m towards the beach. The Cow Bay pub which is 750 metres back on the main road. Floravilla, just before the pub, has great homemade ice cream.
Within 5-10 minutes you can drive to four more restaurants:
Daintree Wilderness Lodge.
Fan Palm Boardwalk Cafe.
Lynchaven.
Heritage Lodge.
WHERE CAN I BUY GROCERIES ?
You can buy essential items at the local shop, however, Woolworths in Mossman is the best place to stock up.
