Bombora Lodge - Beautiful Queenslander With Pool

Beautifully restored high set Queenslander with large pool and lush tropical garden just a stone’s throw from exclusive Edge Hill village. This traditional Queenslander is perfect for families, offering everything you need to relax in your own tropical oasis. The quiet, leafy suburb has fabulous eateries, shops, Cairns Botanic Gardens and walking tracks all a short stroll away. Only 10 minutes drive to Cairns CBD and airport. Your perfect base to explore Far North Queensland. The space A fabulous high set, three bedroom Queenslander with large saltwater pool surrounded by lush tropical gardens. It’s elevated position not only catches the breeze but also boasts views to Mount Whitfield from the private, rear deck and distant rainforest-clad hills from the front verandah. The views are the perfect backdrop to your own private retreat in the heart of Edge Hill, and whet the appetite to explore the region further. As featured in The Cairns Post as one of the Top 10 Airbnbs in Cairns. This immaculately restored 1940s historical home is stylish and yet unpretentious, the crisp white decor, high ceilings, original casement windows and glowing warmth of the original timber floors all add up to a character and ambience only possible in such a heritage home. Fully equipped kitchen complete with gas stove top, oven, microwave, dishwasher and all you need to cook and entertain. From the kitchen, step out onto the deck, overlooking the tropical garden and pool, with outdoor dining and BBQ. The perfect spot to enjoy an early morning breakfast listening to the bird song. After a day of exploring the local area, enjoy a refreshing dip in the large pool or enjoy a sundowner drink on the back deck listening to the cicadas whilst deciding whether to cook in your own private retreat or head out to enjoy one of the great, local restaurants just a short stroll away. The back deck overlooks a large, private tropical garden and large in-ground, saltwater pool (10m x 5m) featuring four sun loungers and two umbrella shades. The perfect spot for a cooling dip or to while away a lazy afternoon. Living area is complete with large Ultra HD TV with built-in DVD player, DVD library and Apple TV - bring along your Netflix password. Connect to the Bluetooth speakers to stream your music from any Bluetooth enabled device. Stunning flooring throughout complements the Balinese-inspired tropical feel, leading through to the dining area, which comfortably sits six people, and the wrap around internal balcony with large Balinese daybed. The perfect spot to read a book with your feet up. The newly renovated bathroom has a walk-in shower with large rainwater shower head, vanity, hairdryer and ZeroCo toiletries proved. A separate toilet avoids any queues in the morning. Three bedrooms, sleeping up to 6 people, all feature split Air Conditioning and fans. Bedroom 1 has a Queen bed and built-in wardrobes. Bedroom 2 features 2 x Single beds and bedroom 3 features a Queen bed. Crisp, white linen, white bath towels and striped blue pool towels are provided. Please take a look through our guidebook to Cairns for local restaurant and café recommendations as well as things to do and places to visit during your stay. If you have any questions or seek personal recommendations, don't hesitate to reach out, either before or during your stay. Guest access You will have full, private access to the entire home, tropical garden & pool. Note the washing machine and clothes line are located under the house, which is a locked area, so during your stay just ask to request access to this area. Other things to note All linen, towels and pool towels are provided. Cot, high chair and baby bath available on request. Please mention at time of booking. Please note we do not have a bath, we have a walk-in shower only, hence we provide a baby bath. The casement windows do not have any curtains or blinds, but block out blinds can be fitted in the children's bedroom on request. This house is a high set Queenslander, so there are stairs to access both the front and back verandas.