Romantic rainforest retreat with magical waterfall

In the heart of the World Heritage Daintree, "Fairy Falls" is the perfect place to escape and immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the oldest rainforest on earth. A private path leads to the enchanting Fairy Falls waterfall, its cascading waters permanently feeding a natural plunge pool, ideal for swimming and picnicking. Maybe you'll see an electric-blue Ulysses or even an elusive cassowary, or hear the sweet whispers of our resident sunbirds... The space THE SETTING The property is set in two acres of pristine rainforest north of the Daintree River and, as the northern boundary also adjoins several more acres of national parkland, “Fairy Falls” offers you the chance to forget the stresses and strains of everyday life and become fully immersed in the unique tropical wilderness of Far North Queensland. DAINTREE RIVER FERRY To get to Fairy Falls, you will need to cross the Daintree river using the car ferry which runs from 5am to midnight. Just purchase a one-way ticket when you arrive at the Daintree Ferry as a complimentary return ticket will also be waiting for you at Fairy Falls. THE WATERFALL AND SWIMMING HOLE Making the most of your stay here means following the private path from the garden for 100 metres until you come to the cascading waterfall with its deep swimming hole, which is just a two-minute walk away. Fairy Falls – the waterfall – is on national parkland and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Daintree Rainforest, which has been in continuous existence for over 135 million years. Using the picnic set provided, pack a lunch and while away a few hours waterside, surrounded by the birds and butterflies of this timeless place; take a dip, lie back in the crystal clear waters and gaze into the sky above, framed by the canopy of the world’s oldest jungle – for a while, let yourself become part of this truly unforgettable slice of paradise. Please note that swimming is at your own risk and the path to the waterfall can be steep and slippery in places so please take care. Pack your beach shoes, they are much better here than thongs (flipflops). Due to its setting, "Fairy Falls" is unsuitable for children under 12. A PEACEFUL AND TRANQUIL ENVIRONMENT The Daintree is home to diverse wildlife, from colourful birds, stripey possums, tree kangaroos and the elusive cassowary. As you will be stewards of this remarkable ecosystem during your stay, we need you to cherish their habitat by minimising noise, keeping conversations and music to a considerate volume. The community in the Daintree lives in harmony with the rainforest. Please be mindful of their peace and privacy too as sound travels easily through the rainforest. If you are looking for party town then Fairy Falls is not for you. THE HOUSE “Fairy Falls” – the house – is fully off-grid and as eco-friendly as possible, powered by solar and blessed with pure Daintree drinking water. The property is a large log cabin with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a living room and two kitchens (the main indoors, the other outdoors), a separate study and a huge covered entertaining area overlooking the rainforest with glimpses between the trees of Thornton Peak, which, at nearly 1,400 metres, towers over the Daintree (the deck even has subtle spotlights for night-time jungle viewing). The house boasts a bohemian décor with an eclectic mix of Near East, Far East and Far North influences, including beautiful Balinese and Indian contemporary and antique furniture, and artwork showcasing a few of the fauna and flora that make this corner of the world so special. Both bedrooms have queen beds and the master bedroom – the Ulysses room – has a luxurious ensuite with a beautiful feature bath, separate shower and petrified-wood basins. The second bedroom – the Sunbird room – has access to a separate guest bathroom with a shower and a natural stone basin. We have a separate study too, complete with a large oak desk and monitors for you to plug into. And, should you need it, as the study also has a pull-out sofa bed. Warning, it is a very uncomfortable sofa bed so it does have a pillow-topper but even that does not make it the most comfortable night's sleep. I'd only recommend it for a couple of nights max. All linen, towels and toiletries are provided. The main (indoor) kitchen is open to the living room and has a rustic appeal with beautifully crafted cherry penda benchtops and antique Indian wall cupboards, a free-standing 900mm LPG gas oven with five burners, a large fridge-freezer, ample cupboard space and a double Belfast sink. WELCOMING YOU TO “FAIRY FALLS” A welcome tray of cheese and crackers and a complimentary bottle of wine will be waiting for you at Fairy Falls. And, to get you started, there is also coffee, Daintree tea and, in the fridge, long-life milk and a cool jug of filtered Daintree water. LAUNDRY FACILITIES IN MOSSMAN Please note that although the standard Airbnb headings say there is a laundry, there is in fact no guest laundry at “Fairy Falls.” A clothes-airer is provided for drying clothes and swimwear but if you need to use a washing machine, there is a laundrette in Mossman. ENTERTAINING AREAS Outdoors there is the oversize covered entertaining area with its own rustic kitchen of natural-edge cherry penda benchtops, a sink, barbeque, and a bar fridge to keep your wine and beer at the perfect temperature for the tropics (not to mention close to hand!). The outdoor dining has a natural-edge mango dining table and benches for sharing special meals, as well as a day bed, sitting area, and ceiling fans to keep you cool on hot days. Just kick back with a glass of wine and the one you love, watch the wildlife or simply stargaze as the Milky Way meanders overhead. Beneath the house is a space we call "The Hide", consisting of two hammocks and a hammock chair with a camouflage netting backdrop, from where you can observe the garden and the rainforest beyond. THE GARDEN Depending on the season, the garden has many tropical fruit trees including soursops, durians, love apples, miracle fruit and Thai coriander, so help yourself to the perfect ingredients for cooking up a mouth-watering dining experience of your own creation. BROADBAND AND MOBILE PHONE We have NBN satellite broadband, fast enough to stream movies on the 50 inch smart TV in the living room (to access entertainment platforms, please use your own membership details). However, we are in the jungle so I can't guarantee the connection. You are also likely to experience some slow speeds and buffering from time to time. Mobile phone reception is patchy but just walkaround a bit to get a signal. SEPTIC TANK Please note we are on a septic tank system so please don't flush anything down the loo unless you've eaten it first. Definitely no wet wipes or nappies. PS - NO EV CHARGING HAIRDRYERS, STRAIGHTENING IRONS, KETTLES OR TOASTERS Please note there are no EV charging points north of the river. The nearest one is in Mossman. Our off-grid solar set up does not have the capacity to charge EVs - it will blow the inverter which will put us out of action for weeks so it's very important that no EVs are plugged in (or hairdryers, straightening irons etc). Thanks for your understanding. Guest access The entire property is yours to enjoy and there is onsite parking for several cars. Other things to note We are fully off-grid so rely on solar power as well as pure Daintree rainwater. We also use LPG gas for hot water and cooking, and have a septic system for sewerage. An automated-generator provides backup power should the solar system need topping up, but as local restrictions mean it can only kick in between 7am and 10pm, we ask guests to use electricity carefully, avoiding use of hair dryers, straightening irons and the like. Depending on conditions, please also use water wisely, and only flush organic matter down the loos! In short, if you’re wanting to escape to your own private rainforest hideaway that offers something completely different, and if you’re up for immersing yourself in this timeless wilderness and living amongst the wildlife – such as the odd gecko in the living room (welcome to the tropics!) – then this is definitely the place for you. Please also note that, due to its setting, "Fairy Falls" is unsuitable for children under 12. Also, strictly no smoking, parties or pets. PS - NO EV CHARGING, HAIRDRYERS, STRAIGHTENING IRONS, KETTLES OR TOASTERS Please note there are no EV charging points north of the river. The nearest one is in Mossman. Our off-grid solar set up does not have the capacity to charge EVs - it will blow the inverter which will put us out of action for weeks so it's very important that no EVs are plugged in (or hairdryers, straightening irons etc). Thanks for your understanding.