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Daintree Magic Vacation Home

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Miscellaneous
Outdoor pool
3 bedrooms, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Daintree Magic Vacation Home

Daintree Magic is the closest accommodation to the beach. It is an exclusive, self contained holiday house, secluded deep in the heart of the Daintree Rainforest. Boasting spectacular ocean views of the Coral Sea, it is only a short stroll to the beach. Fully equipt with open plan kitchen, dining and lounge rooms, three bedrooms, two breezy verandas, large corner bath with sea views, and much more this perfect escape sleeps up to eight.
There is a King bed, Queen bed, 2 single bed, and a huge, long lounge for sleeping. All rooms have beautiful sea breezes and lovely views. There are 2 lounge rooms, one at the front of the house fronting onto the beautiful veranda, with a fire place and TV, and another lounge/ dining room, with an amazing long built in sofa lounge along two of the walls. This room also has a table and bench seats and draws with games, books and a few toys. There is a bathroom off the back veranda and a large corner bath on the front veranda, great for kids to play in or a romantic hot tub. Enjoy the sound of the waves and the ocean views from the hammock and the bath on the front veranda.
There is a family sized Webber BBQ and a pizza stone to go in it, on the back veranda and some cleaning equipment as well.
There is no washing machine due to the solar power, but there is a handwashing sink and drying rack for handwashing. There are also public washing machines at Crocodylus resort just up the road and a full laundromat at Mossman and Port Douglas.
It is a lovely 8-10 min walk down to the beach or a 1 min drive. Cow Bay beach is beautiful and clean, with crystal clear water is good weather. At low tide you can walk to the north and get to the 4th beach, over a little headland or if it is low enough wade around the rocks. There are gorgeous rock pools with seaweeds, crabs and fish along the coastal edge, great for exploring.
If you are into rock hopping you can walk to the south, about 20 mins over the rocks to Calf Bay, a spectacular little cove just south of Cow Bay, with no road access. Well worth the walk.
There are Crocodiles in the rivers and they sometimes move along the coastline, so swimming in the ocean is NOT recommended.
There are a few great fresh water swimming holes, behind Mason's store and below the Heritage Lodge, (if you have lunch there, they let you use the swimming hole.) This one is known as the "Blue Hole" and crystal clear and blue to swim in. Also Emmagen Creek, north of Cape Tribulation.
Take a drive up to Cape Tribulation, enjoy some of the boardwalks along the way and check out the beaches, they are amazing.
This whole area is so spectacular, with ample tours to take or lots to explore yourself.

Property manager

Kate Agrums

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

Daintree Magic House Cow Bay
Daintree Magic Holiday House Cow Bay
Daintree Magic Holiday House Private vacation home
Daintree Magic Holiday House Private vacation home Cow Bay
62433

About the area

Map
Cow Bay, QLD

What's nearby

  • Cow Bay - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Daintree Discovery Centre - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Jindalba Boardwalk - 11 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Daintree Rainforest - 16 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Cape Kimberley - 20 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 125 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lync-Haven - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cape Trib Beach House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪On the Turps - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Daintree Tea Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Crocs - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Daintree Magic Vacation Home have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Daintree Magic Vacation Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Daintree Magic Vacation Home?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Daintree Magic Vacation Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Daintree Magic Vacation Home located?

This family-friendly Cow Bay holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Wet Tropics of Queensland and Cow Bay. Baralba Corridor Nature Refuge is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

Daintree Magic Vacation Home Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kylie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unforgettable place to stay
After a busy week in Cairns, this was the perfect place to rest and rejuvenate. We never tired of looking out over Cow Bay from Daintree Magic - highlight was getting up early to watch the sunrise from the balcony and having a bath with a sea view. The house is gorgeous and has everything you need. Be aware that a huge section of the road from the ferry to Cow Bay is being rebuilt (July 2024) causing lengthy delays. Took us over two hours from joining the ferry queue to reaching the house. Don’t miss Daintree Ice Cream Company and Thornton’s cafe by the Beach (they also sell their delicious fresh bread by the loaf).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a family with teens
Generously supplied with everything needed in the kitchen. Everything worked well. To get to the bathroom/toilet you need to go out the front door and enter another door, which was fine for us but might be a bit challenging for younger kids? Windows all had insect screens. Beach is nice to walk along. Not far to walk to the beach, but it's a bit of a steep hike to get back up the hill (after the first time, we cheated and used the car - hey, we're on holiday!). Beds were comfy. View from the deck was wonderful. Ice cream from the Daintree Ice Cream Company was delicious. We ate at Crocodylus and at On The Turps when we weren't making our own dinners. All in all, a very enjoyable 4 night stay in a beautiful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view
We had a great stay - such a beautiful location, and a comfortable house. I loved watching the sun rise over the water.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning!
Three nights of bliss - we wish we'd booked longer! It was a beautifully relaxing few days after a busy couple of weeks in Cairns. The location is beautiful, walking distance to the beach. The kids enjoyed exploring the creek on the property, and it is close to other touristy places to explore. We saw cassowaries and a wild pig with piglets!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicky V., UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Breathtaking!
Kate's place is a rare find in one of the most beautiful places I've visited. The property is in a fantastic location with lush rainforest on all sides and a fantastic view of the coral sea. We were mesmerised! A 10 minute walk takes you to Cow Bay and on both days i visited i had the beach almost to myself! A stunning place! We cooked our own evening meals and found the kitchen had everything we needed. The propery is solar powered with gas for heating water and also the cooker. Used carefully, we had everything we needed. The beds were also very comfy. We would love to return one day! 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail G.

Liked: Cleanliness
June 2023
This was our second visit to Daintree Magic. It is a perfect base to explore the local area. Nestled in the rainforest, with ocean views and a stones throw to beautiful Cow Bay Beach. We really enjoyed our time here, and hope to return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb location, absolute paradise and the house was set up perfectly to make the most of the heavenly scenery.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness
At one with nature
Like home away from home, surrounded by rainforest and only the sounds of nature to accompany you. It is a beautiful home and so peaceful. A great base to explore all that the Cow-Bay to Cape Tribulation area has to offer. (I note that the property does not have the washing machine listed in the amenities but otherwise everything is as listed)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Forest retreat
Was very quiet and relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Sandi-Jayne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage in beautiful surrounds
Very cute cottage with the most beautiful views, everything was really clean and tidy, the gardens were immaculate. We did have major issues with the power, it would turn off so many times and was impossible for all 5 of us to have a shower as the water would turn off. It also would have been nice to have wifi and a TV and an oven rather than cooking on the BBQ. I get that it was an eco-friendly place but it was not as relaxing with the water turning off and on all the time. As tidy and cute as the house was I would not come back to stay here, unfortunately. Had this issue not happened and we could use more power (we were so paranoid 5 of us would have 1 light on at a time at night!) and had more access to appliances (like an oven) then we would be back for sure.

10/10 Excellent

Gail G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sensational!
We really enjoyed staying at Daintree Magic. I couldn't get enough of just soaking up the rainforest and it's changing moods while also enjoying the ocean view at this very tranquil and private location. The house was very clean, comfortable and has everything you need for a relaxing stay. The location was perfect for exploring the local area. Would love to return one day. We did run out of solar power, but it was easy to turn the generator on.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pat S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Certainly Magic
Just the best place in the Daintree to stay. Central, stunning scenery, beautiful surrounds, peaceful, and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

carolyn m.

Liked: Cleanliness
magic
bliss
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leonie K., Townsville

Liked: Cleanliness
If wanting to disconnect from the world perfect
Amazing

10/10 Excellent

Phillip S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another Great stay at Kate's place!!!
Went back to Kate's place again for more time out. This time around the weather was perfect so spent alot of our time at the beach enjoying the solitude of Cow Bay and doing a spot of fishing. Saw a huge lizard "on steroids"(as I call them) sunning itself in the garden and even a whale passing by. Just another great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great private spot
Views unreal,rain unreal beautiful area
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jodie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location- certainly a great place to get away from it all.!
We had a lovely stay and enjoyed the lack of connection to the outside world.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Phillip S.

Simply magic
Wow- what an awesome home!! Within 5 minutes of arriving we rated this a 10/10. As locals from cairns,we just wanted a weekend away,off the grid and to just escape work for a while to relax and unwind. The house was immaculately presented and well catered for and had a very homely feel about it.The location- superb, up in the trees, quiet and gives the impression that you don’t have any neighbours because you just don’t hear anything. It was just awesome. Although it rained the whole time during our stay, we still both really enjoyed sitting out on the deck watching and listening to the rain and de-stressing.Even had a cassowary pay us a visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
We loved the house and the view of the ocean. We have even seen whales from the balcony. Kate responded immediately when we had a question. Kitchen was well equipped and there were some condiments in de fridge and spices in the cupboards
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024