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Bowenia Daintree Rainforest Retreat

Holiday home in Cow Bay with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Exterior
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Escape to the heart of the Daintree Rainforest at Bowenia, a tranquil retreat nestled in a secluded spot. Unwind on the large, breezy deck surrounded by rainforest and enjoy stunning views of your private tropical gardens from charming vantage points.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

Bowenia Daintree Rainforest Retreat

Holiday home in Cow Bay with kitchen and patio
This holiday home features laundry facilities and a garden. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a patio. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a kitchen island.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers washers/dryers. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, separate dining areas and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

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

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 25 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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

House
Sunbird House Cow Bay
Daintree Tropical Forest Retreat
Sunbird House Private vacation home
Sunbird House Private vacation home Cow Bay

About the area

Cow Bay is home to this holiday home. Daintree Rainforest and Wet Tropics of Queensland reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Daintree Discovery Centre and Daintree Wild Zoo. Hook-A-Barra and Daintree Mangroves Wildlife Sanctuary are also worth visiting.
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Cow Bay, QLD

What's nearby

  • Cow Bay - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Daintree Discovery Centre - 10 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Jindalba Boardwalk - 15 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Daintree Rainforest - 18 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Daintree Entomological Museum - 18 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe At Sea - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Crossroads Cafe - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Java Blue - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Ricid - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lync Haven - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Bowenia Daintree Rainforest Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Bowenia Daintree Rainforest Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Bowenia Daintree Rainforest Retreat ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bowenia Daintree Rainforest Retreat ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Bowenia Daintree Rainforest Retreat located?

Situated in Cow Bay, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Wet Tropics of Queensland and Baralba Corridor Nature Refuge. Cow Bay is 1.3 mi (2 km) away.

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Bowenia Daintree Rainforest Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Olga K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous home in a fantastic setting

Bowenia is a dream come true rainforest home. We truly enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

Great location. Lots of wildlife. Very peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful escape into the rainforest

Beautiful wooden cabin in the rainforest No pool though that was advertised on stayz, but it was not needed as we had ample to do on our 3 night stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Beautiful Property in the rainforest. Very peaceful and relaxing close to the beautiful Cow Bay and amazing Daintree rainforest. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tropical hideaway

Great place to unwind, relax and enjoy the rainforest. All the necessities available made the stay feel very comfortable. My wife was not keen on nature, but was relaxed on the massive verandah having dinner and reading (a hammock would have been perfect), we thoroughly enjoyed and recommend a stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adolfo F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Fantastic ,location. Great, homly place blending the outstanding surrandings
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rainforest heaven

The house is stunning and equipped with everything we needed. The birdsong in the mornings, the butterflies, the ambiance of the rainforest, the seclusion, and the peace and quiet were absolutely wonderful. I wish we could come back one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elise C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely breathtaking!

My partner and friends stayed here for 4 nights! Blown away with the location. The house is like something out of a magazine. Loved our entire stay and amazing host! Would stay again and recommend highly :)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect peace and serenity

Beautiful house nestled among the rainforest Wake up to the birdsong and animal greeting! Beautiful comfortable beds, wonderful decor All in all our stay was an unforgettable experience
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic hideaway in the rainforest

Beautiful property and perfectly equipped for our family of 5 given 3 adult/teenagers all needing their own bed! Everything supplied and fantastic information and messages from Darryl. Would have loved to spend a couple more days and really decompress…… We understand why but with one bathroom/toilet you need to be ready to go early or take a very relaxed start….. Bliss!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home, beautiful setting, great location

Bowenia was the perfect house for our short stay in the Daintree Rainforest. Accordion doors fully open the large living and dining areas to the spacious outdoor deck, providing multiple seating options and places for children to play. The kitchen is fully stocked with quality dishes and cookware, allowing full meals to be prepared. Beds are comfortable, and fitted with quality linens. Large, absorbent towels and quality bath products are provided. The location is very convenient, being close to both Daintree Discovery Centre and Cape Tribulation. Communication with the host was excellent prior to and during our stay. Staying at Bowenia enhanced our Daintree experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hazel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing experience

A beautiful house where you feel fully immersed in the rainforest. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Completely beautiful, peaceful, off-grid property

We spent 3 nights here with our two teenage kids and it wasn’t long enough! We had such a nice time having a quiet time - you can walk to the beach or drive if you’re feeling lazy - playing games, reading books, and yes, there was wifi for the teenagers to recover from some good disconnected time! All of the communications really easy, and the house has everything you need. We picked up food in Cairns before driving up, which was a good idea, just as a tip...
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adambarage d., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful tropical experience

The house was very clean, spacious and situated in a beautiful environment. The kitchen was sufficiently equipped with enough utensils for an adult family of 5. The property had large living areas to relax. In all honesty, the location and the house itself is far more beautiful than the photos suggest (the current photos on the web don’t do this beautiful property justice). The one improvement we would suggest would be to set up a mosquito net for the second bedroom. Thanks Darrell for letting us stay at your lovely property.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

rain forest mould

Bowenia is a gorgeous, well-appointed tropical bungalow in a lovely, private garden setting. Miraculously, mosquitos were not a problem. The beds are comfortable, the verandah is terrific, and the kitchen is well equipped (apart from blunt knives and a reluctant stove/oven). Bring all your own provisions, including beverages. During wet weather expect to lose power (the generator works fine) and manage mould and mildew.There is virtually no cellphone reception in the area, nor is there in the Atherton Tablelands where we stayed earlier in the week. I asked the property manager/host about check-in instructions well in advance, but I only received an email one day before our arrival. The email instructed me to follow a link to Stayz.com or download the app to access check-in information. Stayz generated an error message saying I did not have access to the booking, and the 1800 number did not connect me with anyone who could provide the property manager's direct number. This was difficult to sort out after hours at a locked property with no reception. It was not Darryl's fault, but given the relative isolation and poor connectivity, confirming how to find the key in advance is pretty important.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular Experience

There were 4 adults and NONE of us wanted to leave. The orchestra of birds in the early dawn hours was mind blowing. So beautiful. The open-air-ness of the home added to the incredible ambiance of the home & property. There were no bugs. The beds were comfy & cozy. Location could not have been better for exploring the Daintree area & it was even a perfect location for the drive to Port Douglas to dive on the Great Barrier Reef. The owner answered all my questions and check in & out was a breeze. A huge Thank You to the owners. I hope to make it back one day. Maryln USA
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Three nights

Magical place. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Germà B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iain A.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

D S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Rainforest House

Such a beautiful house, made and looked after with love. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rainforest Delight

A beautiful, rustic pole home set in a hidden, lush setting. We could have been on a polynesian island as the home is so unique. No fly screens, microwave, toaster or washing machine. But what it does offer is a unique experience in a beautiful part of Cape Tribulation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chill out

Very enjoyable. Quiet. Lovely deck to sit and watch the world go by.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Two cassowary’s in the garden in 5 days! Fantastic house with the simple design working well with the environment
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location in rainforest

We had a great stay here, the house is awesome and the location feeling like you are amongst the rainforest was amazing. Kids enjoyed the cubby house as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home in the Rainforest

Amazing tropical home in Cow Bay. Great location to use as a base to explore the Daintree.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023