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Daintree Holiday Homes - La Vista - Private Pool & Jet Spa - Ocean Views

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A modern infinity pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of distant mountains.
A wooden room with a bed, large windows, and a view of mountains.
A wooden deck with a hammock, large windows, and a view of a lush landscape.
A wooden staircase leading to a covered area with a view of mountains.
A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a hammock.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Daintree National Park

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Private pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Arcade/game room

Explore the area

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Cow Bay, QLD
  • Place, Wet Tropics of Queensland
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Daintree National Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Daintree Discovery Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Sofa Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Shack

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Studio

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Cow Bay

Located in Cow Bay, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Daintree Rainforest and Wet Tropics of Queensland reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Daintree Discovery Centre and Daintree Wild Zoo. Travelling with kids? Consider Hook-A-Barra and Bat House Cape Tribulation. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and horse riding.
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Cow Bay, QLD

What's nearby

  • Wet Tropics of Queensland - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Daintree National Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Daintree Discovery Centre - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Daintree Rainforest - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Cape Tribulation - 36 min drive - 33.9 km

Getting around

  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 119 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lync Haven - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Thornton’s - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cafe At Sea - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ricid - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Julaymba Restaurant - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Daintree Holiday Homes - La Vista - Private Pool & Jet Spa - Ocean Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Daintree Holiday Homes - La Vista - Private Pool & Jet Spa - Ocean Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Daintree Holiday Homes - La Vista - Private Pool & Jet Spa - Ocean Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Daintree Holiday Homes - La Vista - Private Pool & Jet Spa - Ocean Views?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Daintree Holiday Homes - La Vista - Private Pool & Jet Spa - Ocean Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Daintree Holiday Homes - La Vista - Private Pool & Jet Spa - Ocean Views located?

This family-friendly Cow Bay holiday home is located by the sea, just steps away from Wet Tropics of Queensland and Daintree National Park. Daintree Discovery Centre and Kaba-Kada Nature Refuge are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly stunning place to stay, this should be on your bucket list. We stayed in early October and the temperature was perfect and was not buggy. The pool was refreshing the outdoor kitchen was fully stocked with everything needed to make a meal. The views were unforgettable. Dean was a great host and very responsive to everything wee needed. Cannot recommend enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the views, the closeness of nature, the sounds, and the friendliness of the owner. Thank you Dean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2026
Your most welcome Traian. Really glad you and your family enjoyed your visit. All the best, Dean.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dean’s property is an absolutely amazing space, thank you for allowing us to stay there. My husband and I have not stayed anywhere like it. A diamond in the rough in an incredible location. The view is remarkable. We felt instant peace surrounded by the incredibly ancient trees. Almost as if we too were living up in the trees. Cannot recommend it enough. It really has everything you need to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of life.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the openness of this place and the outdoor kitchen where we could enjoy the views. No need for aircon when you have the open (fly screen) breeze.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct 2025
Thanks for the excellent review. Glad that you and your family enjoyed my place...(they won't let me use First names in my response anymore :( All the best, Dean.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique rainforest escape

A charming retreat designed to maximise interaction with the exotic surrounds. And magnificent views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2023
Thanks for your excellent review Kim. Really glad you enjoyed my place. All the best, Dean.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful adventure.

We had a great time. The house was very nice and open. We were pleasantly surprised that there were so few bugs and mosquitos and we didn't have any problems with that. The view is stunning. We can definitely recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thanks for taking the time to leave such a nice review Ines. I'm Really glad that you and your wife, mum & sister had a wonderful time in The Daintree. All the best, Dean.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a truly amazing place! We have stayed in many wonderful places around the world but this is definitelyone of the most memorably. The view is totally unbelievable, with a vast expanse of rainforest in front of you and no other houses in sight. It was lovely to cool off in the pool in the middle of the hot day and look out towards the rainforest. We had fun eating outdoors and using the outdoor kitchen and were pleasantly surprised by the lack of bugs. The bed in the studio retreat was very comfortable. Our kids slept in the shack and liked having their own space. The couch was a little hard to sleep on but there was a thin mattress that we put on the couch which made it a little softer. We definitely recommend this gorgeous property to anyone who is lucky enough to stay in the daintree. Dean was very helpful with hints of what to do in the area. Thank you for an unforgettable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2026
Thanks for your excellent and informative review Svet. I'm so glad that you and your family enjoyed my place. All the best, Dean.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

What a view!

We had a great stay in La Vista. A breathtaking view, no neighbours in sight, you get the impression of being all alone in the rainforest, but with all the comfort you need! Tha shack and the studio are built with love and all is very well thought. The two Beds are really comfortable, but the additional sofa beds would do harm to the back of an adult. Those who sleep in the shack will hear animals going around the house in the night. In the studio, you just hear the birds singing. Dean was not on the site, but karen lives nearby and answered promptly to all our questions. Thanks a lot, Dean and Karen! Kerstin, nov. 2016
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thanks very much for your thoughtful review Kerstin. We really appreciate your time. So glad that you, your wife and two sons enjoyed La Vista and your stay in The Daintree. All the best, Dean.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The Pictures don't do La Vista justice

La Vista was everything we hoped it would be. Truly, Dean's pictures do not do the setting justice. The views are gorgeous with Thornton Peak to the west and Cape Trib to the east. The sunrises and sunsets were magical. It was the perfect place to reunite with our son who has been in Australia since January. La Vista was also the perfect home base to explore the The Daintree, We hiked Mt. Sorrow, walked miles of beaches and discovered the undersea world of the Great Barrier Reef. But our favorite thing was just spending time back at La Vista. Cooking dinner together every night was great fun. I will admit I was skeptical of the outdoor kitchen and bugs, but none of my worries ever materialized! What made our stay at La Vista even better was Dean. He was so nice and helpful. We are so grateful to him for opening up his beautiful property to us for this very special trip! It was beyond perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thanks for taking the time to leave this fantastic review for La Vista Emily. We really appreciate it. All the best, Dean.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Location

La Vista is an amazing property located in its own glade in the Daintree. The views out to Cape Tribulation are second to none and many evenings were spent just taking in this location (with the support of the odd beer/wine). We booked this to experience living in the forest with all this entails (incredible wildlife noises at night). Dean was a very responsive owner and very much respected our privacy. In summation if you want to experience the Daintree in a comfortable stilt house this property is for you.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct 2025
Thanks for your excellent and thoughtful review. Always nice to hear. All the best, Dean.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property. It had everything we needed. The view was stalla.

Amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct 2025
Good to hear. Really glad you had everything you needed. All the best, Dean.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A unique and magical property. The views are even better than in the website. We loved the open-air layout and the pool is fantastic - wonderful outlook and very cooling in a FNQ summer. Our teenage kids loved the separate shack with cable tv and pool table.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tolle Aussicht, tolles Design. Super Gastgeber. Einfach ein Traum!

Wunderbar gelegen, außergewöhnliches Haus. Wahnsinnige Aussicht. Einschlafen und Aufwachen mit den Geräuschen des Regenwaldes. Super ausgestattete Outdoor Küche.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Danke Schon Matthias, niice meeting you & your family. All the best, Dean.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazingly beautiful view!

The view is what hooked me. We enjoyed the inside outside living. The house has lots of instructions and found it easy to navigate the systems. We were there for 4 days and felt the location was a great jumping off point to explore the area. We went on a jungle walk, croc tour, snorkeling, entomology museum, and played on the beaches. This was my first time staying in a rain forest and I felt like I got a chance to truly experience it.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thanks for the great and informative review Sarah. Glad you enjoyed your experience in the Rainforest. All the best, Dean.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jaw dropping!

Stunning doesn't even come close to describing this property! Everything is perfect! The bed is super comfortable but is nothing compared to spending mornings and evenings relaxing in the hammock taking in the views. The property is well stocked for everything you need in a stay. Highly recommended!
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thanks so much for the lovely comments Sheila. Glad you both enjoyed La Vista. All the best, Dean.
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