Title: Daintree Holiday Homes - The Folly - Nature Retreat Daintree Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Daintree Holiday Homes - The Folly - Nature Retreat Daintree ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32580000/32572600/32572529/45a09ce5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32580000/32572600/32572529/6c12c0f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32580000/32572600/32572529/4e44e2f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32580000/32572600/32572529/27c50dca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32580000/32572600/32572529/1d61730e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to The Folly, a post and beam house built from sustainable timbers. Enjoy the panoramic valley views from the spacious living area or relax on the alfresco deck with comfortable seating. With a fully equipped kitchen, stereo system, and flat screen TV in the living room, you'll find ample space for relaxation. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3861 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Daintree Holiday Homes - The Folly - Nature Retreat Daintree Our hotel quality linen & towels are professionally laundered and all surfaces are sanitised for your peace of mind. Free Wifi. Valley Views & Beautiful Private Tropical Gardens. When you visit The Folly for a holiday, or a special celebration with family or friends, you’re entering a simply stunning environment that you’ll fall in love with, and remember fondly for years. A stylish post and beam house built by hand, from sustainable timbers; not merely a wonderful place sitting high on the hill with panoramic valley views, but an experience, a real taste of life in a tropical national park that many of our overseas friends tell us they’ve always been searching for, but never previously found. “A little piece of rainforest heaven, with simply stunning views, nestled in the heart of the beautiful Daintree National Park, a true treasure.” The Folly originally attracted us because of its absolutely amazing views right out across the breathtaking rainforest valley. Our superb deck provide charming vantage points overlooking our extensive tropical gardens where you can enjoy the outstanding Views. We offer you a place to relax and take a break, away from the crowds. The Folly consists of a one bedroom post and beam house with a fully fitted kitchen and bathroom. The Folly sleeps up to 3 Guests. The bedroom has a queen size bed. There is also a queen-size sofa bed in the spacious living area. The Folly offers the space and privacy for a couple and a single child or friend. The rear Alfresco deck has with outstanding Valley views and comfortable seating. Imagine yourself relaxed during the day or looking out at the stars at night. The Folly has a fully equipped kitchen with a Gas Cook top & Oven. The full size fridge/freezer is large enough for the whole family. The Indoor dining table seats 4. The Alfresco Deck also has a dining table conveniently located adjacent to the BBQ. The comfortable Living room has a Stereo and flat screen TV. Sitting high on a hill, there is nearly always a breeze at The Folly. Perfectly positioned Shutters, french doors and turbo ceiling fans in all areas make The Folly your very comfortable tropical holiday home. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Freezer - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Hob - Oven - Paper towels - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 861 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### 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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock 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 Property Registration Number 2 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Daintree Holiday Homes Folly Nature Retreat Daintree House Diwan Daintree Holiday Homes Folly Nature Retreat Daintree House Daintree Holiday Homes Folly Nature Retreat Daintree Diwan Daintree Holiday Homes Folly Nature Retreat Daintree Daintree Holiday Homes Folly Nature Retreat Daintree House Diwan Daintree Holiday Homes Folly Nature Retreat Daintree House Daintree Holiday Homes Folly Nature Retreat Daintree Diwan Daintree Holiday Homes Folly Nature Retreat Daintree House Diwan Daintree Holiday Homes Folly Nature Retreat Daintree House Daintree Holiday Homes Folly Nature Retreat Daintree Diwan Daintree Holiday Homes Folly Nature Retreat Daintree ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-16.208862,145.39928&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:h%7C%7BaBohmvZ%3FM%3FQ%3FO%40O%3FQ%40O%40M%40Q%40O%40OBQBM%40OBMBOBQBODOBMDODOBMDOFMDODKFODMFOFKFOFMFKFOHKFKHOHKHKHKHKHKHMJKHKJKJIHKJKJGJIJKLIJGJGLIJILGLIJILELGLELILELENELELELENELENCLENCLCNCNALCNANCNCLAN%3FNCN%3FN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%3FNBN%3FN%40NBLBN%40NBL%40NBNBLBNDLBLDNDLDNDLDLDLDLDLHLDLFLDLHJHLFLHJHJFLFJHJJJHJFJJJJHHJJHJJJHLHJHJJJFJHJHNFJHJFNFJFLFNFJFNFLDNFJDNDLDNDLDNBNDLBNBNBPBNBLBN%40LBP%40N%40N%40P%40L%40N%40P%3FN%3FN%40P%3FL%3FNAP%3FN%3FLARALANAPANALCPANCNCLCNCPCNCLENCNELENELENELGLELGNGNGJGLGNGJGNIJGJINIHGLKJIJIJIJKJIJKLIFKJKJKHKFKLKFMFKHKHMFMHKHMFMDMHMDMFMFMDMDMDODMDODMDMBOBMBODOBM%40OBO%40MBO%40OBO%3FOBO%3FM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FO%3FOCO%3FMCOAOCOAMCOAOCMEOCMCOCMEOEMEMEMEOEMEMGMGMEMIMEKGMIMIKGMIKIKGMGKMKGKIKKIKKGKMIKKKIKIKIKIKIMIIIOGKIKGOGKGOGMGKGOEOGMEMEMGOEMCOEMEOCOEMCOCQCOCMAOCOCQAMAOAQAOAM%3FSAM%3FO%3FQ%3FO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0Q8h9Magse3XNgjR1-85BYYXoa8=) Diwan, QLD #### What's nearby - Daintree Rainforest - 8 min drive - 4.4 miles - Daintree Entomological Museum - 8 min drive - 4.4 miles - Daintree Discovery Centre - 9 min drive - 4.2 miles - Alexandra Bay Waterfall - 12 min drive - 5.5 miles - Daintree Village - 44 min drive - 21.7 miles #### Getting around - Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 124 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Croc Expresso Cafe - ‬36 min drive - ‪Daintree Village Hotel - ‬38 min drive - ‪Daintree Tea House & Restaurant - ‬35 min drive - ‪Thornton Beach Kiosk - ‬10 min drive - ‪On The Turps - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Daintree Holiday Homes - The Folly - Nature Retreat Daintree pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Daintree Holiday Homes - The Folly - Nature Retreat Daintree? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Daintree Holiday Homes - The Folly - Nature Retreat Daintree? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Daintree Holiday Homes - The Folly - Nature Retreat Daintree located? > Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Wet Tropics of Queensland and Acaciavale Nature Refuge. Fan Palm Conservation Reserve and Manani Nature Refuge are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Daintree Holiday Homes - The Folly - Nature Retreat Daintree Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracey M. 20 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The view! The Folly exceeded our expectations. The view, property and host all were amazing. So peaceful, wish we could have stayed longer! ![The view](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7c169d9a-3f22-40ea-af7c-bca627702190-1750386038405.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Tracey M. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire S. 24 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely home We had a great stay at The Folly. Beautiful gardens, private and secluded, and a great location for visiting Cape Tribulation boardwalks. The house was clean and comfortable. The host was very responsive as well! ##### Claire S. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John B. 19 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Daintree Adventure The place was beautiful and the views from the deck were spectacular. Saw many types of birds and butterflies from the deck. It was a great location for all our day trips to snorkel and explore. Highly recommend this place. ##### John B. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### trish l. 28 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Daintree paradise Hi... First impressions ....jaw dropping. Cleanliness... Exemplary. Peace and quiet... In spades... Responsiveness of host... Top notch... Reluctance to leave.....maxxed out. Thanks Dean... We'll definitely be back ##### trish l. 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