Bowenia Daintree Rainforest Retreat

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A wooden interior with a balcony overlooking a lush garden.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in stove, and a refrigerator.
A bedroom with a large bed, wooden ceiling fan, and a view of an outdoor patio with chairs and a table.
A wooden staircase leading to a covered area with a metal railing, surrounded by lush greenery.
A residential area with a wooden deck, lush greenery, and a paved path.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Daintree National Park

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Washer/dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Cow Bay, QLD
  • Place, Wet Tropics of Queensland
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Daintree National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Baralba Corridor Nature Refuge
    ‪5 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Double Futon

1 Double Bed

Single bed

1 Single Bed

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Cow Bay

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 Bat House Cape Tribulation are also worth visiting.
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Cow Bay, QLD

What's nearby

  • Wet Tropics of Queensland - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Daintree National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Baralba Corridor Nature Refuge - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Daintree Discovery Centre - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Daintree Rainforest - 15 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lync Haven - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Thornton’s - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Crossroads Cafe - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Ricid - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Thornton Beach Kiosk - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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.

How much is parking at Bowenia Daintree Rainforest Retreat ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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 steps away from Wet Tropics of Queensland and Daintree National Park. Baralba Corridor Nature Refuge and Cow Bay are also within 2 miles (3 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. 59 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large off-grid property, spacious and well appointed, very quiet and peaceful. I would recommend for a stay in the Daintree rainforest, well located for venturing this incredible attraction.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our 3 nights in Cow Bay. The house was beautiful and an experience in itself.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Being right in the rainforest, this property offered a great experience. There were no issues being off grid with plenty of electricity and fast internet.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The most relaxing, calming place we’ve ever stayed at. Everything provided created just the right atmosphere for a stay in the Daintree. The beautiful vivid colors used set against the rustic timber as well as the huge deck and strategic planting just added to the experience. We felt we were guests in someone’s home. Thanks Darrell
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you needed Great location Great house
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was absolutely stunning. Very clean. Its was so relaxing staying there
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, spacious house with a lot of fantastic birds and other wildlife, and easy access to the area's attractions. The big covered veranda and louvered windows were especially lovely
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an incredible time at this house. It was in a beautiful setting, and was very spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a magical place. My mom was nervous about the house but it was spectacular. The sounds, the views - all the reviews held true it was a wonderful choice for a stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Three nights

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here. It really is a beautiful place and well priced. There is something really magical about waking up to the sound of birdsong in one of the world's oldest rainforests. It was very open and airy (something we don't get a lot of down south!) and quiet. The property is fully off grid so you need to be conscious of how much water and power you use. The kitchen had everything we needed. There are two bedrooms one with a king, the other a queen and there's a single bed next to the kitchen. There were a couple of screens provided to block out the single bed from the kitchen but it is not a separate bedroom. I'm not sure if I read the listing properly or not but we weren't expecting this, in any case it worked out fine for us.The property was a short drive to Cow Bay Beach and centrally located to easily visit most of the tourist attractions, but it was lovely to just relax on the deck. Thanks again :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful hand crafted house in the forest

Excellent place to retreat from rain & be immersed in a sea of green trees with some colourful plantings
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful rainforest stay

Our family loved this beautiful, airy, spacious house. Set in gorgeous landscaping, very peaceful and comfortable. We’re already dreaming of going back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful spot to stay in the Daintree

Bowenia was the perfect spot for our family of 4 to stay and explore the Daintree. The house was great, it had everything we needed and was spotless. It was so lovely to sit out on the deck to relax, share meals and just listen to the sounds of the forest. It was close to lots of walks and lovely beaches. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2023
Thank you Jean. We’re glad you enjoyed your holiday. Come back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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