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# The Little Gecko Retreat
A beautiful hidden space in the tropics
Apartment in Darwin
- Overview
- Amenities
- Policies
- Location
In the heart of Darwin's Northern Suburbs, The Little Gecko Retreat offers a serene escape. This fully air-conditioned unit features a spacious kitchen, fold-out sofa bed in the lounge, and a large patio perfect for outdoor dining.
### Entire apartment
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4
## Popular amenities
- Pet-friendly
- Air conditioning
## Add dates for prices
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## About this property
### Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
### The Little Gecko Retreat
A beautiful hidden space in the tropics
The Little Gecko Retreat is a beautiful large self contained unit, nestled in its own privately fenced courtyard.
It’s offers a main bedroom with ensuite/laundry, spacious kitchen with oven,fridge and microwave, fold out sofa bed & tv in lounge and a large patio for outdoor dinning.
The unit is fully air-conditioned and has fans throughout.
It is located in the heart of Darwin’s Northern Suburbs, just 5 minutes from the airport and Casuarina Shopping centre & 15 minutes drive of Darwin City
The space
Reasonable sized rooms with spacious outdoor dining area
Guest access
Guests are welcome to use adjacent small garden area and unit itself
Other things to note
Pool access on the property is forbidden.
## Property amenities
### Internet
- Available in the apartment: WiFi
### Bedrooms
- Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
### Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Shower
- Soap
- Towels provided
### Comfort
- Air conditioning
### Pets
- Pet friendly
- One pet total
### Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
### Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
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## Policies
### Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
### Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
### Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
### Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
### Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
### Events
No events allowed
### Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
## Important information
### You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
## About the area
Anula, NT
#### What's nearby
- Marrara Sports Complex - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
- Charles Darwin University - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
- Casuarina Beach - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
- Mindil Beach - 13 min drive - 7.5 miles
- Darwin Waterfront - 14 min drive - 8.4 miles
#### Getting around
- East Arm Darwin Station - 25 min drive
- Darwin International Airport (DRW) - 10 min drive
#### Restaurants
- Thai Thai - 3 min drive
- Hungry Jack's - 4 min drive
- Chatime - 3 min drive
- Cafe Pinnacle - 3 min drive
- Casuarina All Sports Club - 3 min drive
## Frequently asked questions
### Is The Little Gecko Retreat
A beautiful hidden space in the tropics pet-friendly?
> Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).
### What time is check-in at The Little Gecko Retreat
A beautiful hidden space in the tropics?
> Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
### What time is check-out at The Little Gecko Retreat
A beautiful hidden space in the tropics?
> Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
### Where is The Little Gecko Retreat
A beautiful hidden space in the tropics located?
> Located in Anula, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Gubara, TIO Stadium and Marrara Sports Complex. Casuarina Square and Leanyer Recreation Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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