Redlynch Vacation house accomodation with internet access, air con, walking and fireplace

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  • House
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Nearest beach 4 mi
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

From the owner

Spacious four bedroom air-conditioned character home perfect for large families or groups (fits up to 10). Private apartment at ground level, set on 1/2 acre in an exclusive semi-rural setting with mountain World Heritage views. Perfectly located 15 mins to Cairns City & airport. Dine alfresco on the entertainment deck. Watch Netflix movies or bbq up your dinner while kids play in the backyard on the swings.

- Air conditioning

- Board games,

- Kids activity books

- Free parking onsite

- Fast Wifi, Netflix

- Beach towels & reef equipment

- Equipped with amenities, BBQ, kitchen, fridge & lounges

- Mountain Views

- All surfaces Covid cleaned with anti bacterial cleaners between guests

We start your holiday off with complimentary Teas & Coffee, Sugar, free range fresh eggs & or juice. We provide organic seasonal home-grown tropical fruits, vegetables and herbs and all you can eat Limes, Lychees, Coconuts when in season too.

Home apartment is all at ground level with three private entrances, and accessible by wheelchair if required. Drive right up to the house on our extra wide driveway.

Enjoy the exclusive use of Wi-Fi, x2 TV’s, x5 air conditioners, Netflix, board games and laundry.

We offer x4 bedrooms with x3 double beds, trundle beds and mattresses underneath, kids fold out cot, bunk beds with king single, and also have two fold out sofa beds in the lounge that also turn into pretty comfortable double beds. So loads of sleeping spots.

Relax and stay cool in the tropics as all rooms have temperature-controlled air conditioning, insulated ceilings & walls. Rooms contain bedside tables, reading lights, cupboards, wardrobes, fluffy pillows, quality linen, good airflow, beautiful timber and tile floors, bath towels, curtains and lockable doors for privacy. Beach towels also available for beach and reef trips. Large glass dining table for family dinners.

Watch the kids play on the backyard swings while you read or BBQ on the entertainment deck.

Full use of Kitchen facilities which includes Microwave, Gas Stove, Fridge, Kettle Jug, Coffee Pod Machine, Coffee Plunger, Cutlery, Plates, Cups, Pots, Rice Cooker, Toaster & lots more to make your stay comfortable.

Back door opens up to BBQ ing in paradise on our huge timber entertainment deck overlooking the mountain ranges. Happy to share an Australian BBQ and share stories around our fire one night to share experiences and culture.

We strive to be a Sustainable home and environmentally minded with solar power/mains power for energy, permaculture & aquaponics food gardens where we grow our own fresh organic vegetables, chickens for fresh eggs, farm Barramundi and Jade Perch in our Aquaponics system, native bees & fruit trees.

Our home is fully fenced with a big back yard. Kangaroos and Wallabies and exotic birds and butterflies visit us each day from the nearby national park.

We are seasoned Super Hosts thanks to the great caliber of guests staying with us.

TRANSPORT

We are just 5 mins minutes’ walk to the shopping centre, 5mins to local pub/ bistro and just 15 mins drive to Cairns CBD and airport. The 121 bus runs regularly to and from Cairns city and departs the shopping centre every hour. It’s a very safe area in a very quiet street. We can arrange to pick you up/drop you off in the City/ airport (for small fee). There is a network of 10kms of cycle tracks as well that can take you through cane fields, shopping centres, historic railway, parks, Crystal Cascades, and all the way to the airport, foreshore and City. If your using this house as a base to see the area it is right in the middle of everythi

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Full bed Twin bed
  • Bedroom 2: Full bed Twin bed
  • Bedroom 3: Full bed Twin bed
  • Bedroom 4: Full bed Twin bed
  • Beds in other rooms: 2 Sofa beds Twin bed
  • 1 Family bathroom

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed

Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Air conditioning
  • Mountain Views
  • Private garden
  • Swing set
  • Trampoline
  • BBQ
  • Boat available
  • Bicycles available
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace
  • Safe
  • Staffed property
  • Table tennis
  • Pool or snooker table
  • Games room
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Linen provided

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Interaction with guest

Our aim is to make you comfortable and happy. If you want us to stay out of your hair and respect your privacy we will and if you wish to join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner - you can (for small fee). We are more than happy to share our local knowledge and point you in the right direction or be your tour guide and take you to our favorite spots. We often have campfires outside and cook marshmallows on the open fire, BBQ's and your free to join us. We have local knowledge where the fish are, lookouts, rainforest bushwalks, cycle ways etc. We are an adventurous family and love getting out and about. If you chip in for fuel we can even include you in our family adventures. We have an aluminum 16ft fishing boat if your nice to Rod.
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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

100% refund100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
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Things to know

Check in: 16:00 Check out: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($64.41) $100.00

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Smoking

Yes, smoking allowed

House rules

- Must be happy & friendly people;
- No uninvited guests without checking;
- We have a dog so you must be ok with dogs & shut the gate behind you (he's very friendly as he was raised with kids);
- Smoking is ONLY allowed outside under the mango tree please;
- Please leave your Bedroom, Lounge and kitchen areas as clean;
- You are welcome to use the games equipment but please limit noise by 9pm;
- It would be helpful if you could please sweep the floor and strip the sheets before you leave;

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About the owner

Evelyn & Rod I.
Calendar last updated:
22 Apr 2024

Years listed:
6

Based in:
Australia
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews

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NinoR424
Perth, Australia

The Best Holiday in Australia
Jan 2018

I would like to thank Rodney and his family for being excellent hosts while my friends and I put up in their home for a week. I particularly enjoyed the last 3 days of my time in Cairns owing to the… More 

27 Jan 2018

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Response from the owner
So pleased that you had a wonderful time. We always strive to show our guests the best experience possible- not just accommodation.

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taariqb2017

A spacious slice of Heaven on earth!
Feb 2017

The location is stunning, set back from the busy coast and snuggled among the leafy foothills, it is the perfect balance of quiet and convenience. The accommodation is newly renovated and beautifully … More 

29 Sep 2017

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Response from the owner
So pleased to have been able to host these wonderful people in our home.Your welcome anytime.

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Jeff T

This tropical retreat has it all.
Oct 2016

Rodney and Evelyn’s place is nestled in the foothills of the rainforest hills and they provide guests with a magical experience. Their Queenslander home is equipped with lots of room and genero… More 

28 Sep 2017

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Response from the owner
thanks for the positive review Jeff. We really appreciate your visit and happy to welcome you back anytime. We do everything we can to make our guests visits comfortable.

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2911buttercup
Sydney, Australia

Wonderful hospitality
Jul 2017

A beautiful setting with majestic views of the mountains. Quiet peaceful neighbourhood. Friendly hosts

28 Sep 2017

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Response from the owner
Your welcome anytime. We love having guests from different countries and cultures. We love learning from other guests experiences. It inspires us to travel.

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Jessssie26

Awesome family home in the tropics
Sep 2017

Rod & Evelyn are wonderful hosts, sharing their large family home with our extended family. There is heaps of space, a decent kitchen and pool table. They are incredibly welcoming and friendly. Ro… More 

28 Sep 2017

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Response from the owner
thanks Jess, appreciate your feedback. We enjoyed having your family for a second time.So pleased we could fit a few walks in to some of Cairns spectacular lookouts. Your always welcome.

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If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

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Why can't I call Evelyn & Rod (the owner) before booking?

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How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

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You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

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How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Evelyn & Rod (the owner) a message.

If Evelyn & Rod (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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