Title: Honeybee House - Tropical Retreat on Acreage 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 # Honeybee House - Tropical Retreat on Acreage ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34630000/34621000/34620910/d43c6408.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34630000/34621000/34620910/2a3df9a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34630000/34621000/34620910/c72f90df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34630000/34621000/34620910/c7917302.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34630000/34621000/34620910/e154ea16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Tucked away in Tropical North Queensland, Honeybee House offers a peaceful retreat amidst 5 acres of lush tropical gardens and rainforest. With two queen-size beds, this fully furnished holiday home can accommodate up to 4 guests. The wood burning combustion heater ensures warmth during the colder months while the nearby Speewah Tavern provides an opportunity for dinner or a swim at their pool. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41055 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## 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. ### Honeybee House - Tropical Retreat on Acreage Honeybee House is a fully furnished and self-contained holiday home at Speewah, less than a 10 minute drive from the rainforest village of Kuranda in Tropical North Queensland. We offer guests a quiet retreat in a comfortable two bedroom house on 5 acres of tropical gardens and rainforest. The house will sleep a maximum of 4 guests in two queen size beds. There is also a wood burning combustion heater in the lounge/dining area, which will ensure your comfort in the colder months of the year (June to August). The nearest swimming pool from Honeybee House is at the Speewah Tavern, just a couple of minutes drive away. This is a good place for dinner when you do not feel like cooking. There is also the Kuranda Aquatic Centre at 262 Myola Road, Kuranda. Kuranda is surrounded by World Heritage listed wet tropics rainforest with approximately 1,200 species of flowering plants, 800 of which are rainforest trees. There are many things to do whilst staying at Honeybee House. Below are just a few of the options. Enjoy The Barron Falls and treetop boardwalk, as well as bush walks within the rainforest around the village. Hop onto the Kuranda Riverboat for a 45 minute informative tour. Explore the Kuranda Arts Co-operative Gallery in Coondoo Street. Travel on the Kuranda Scenic Railway in the afternoon to Freshwater and then return to Kuranda on the world famous Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Meet the largest collection of free-flying birds in Australia at Birdworld Kuranda. Cuddle a koala, feed the kangaroos and wallabies, see snakes and freshwater crocodiles at the Kuranda Koala Gardens. Marvel at the amazing tropical butterflies in the walk-through rainforest enclosure at the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary. Visit the Original Kuranda Markets and the Heritage Markets. Sample the sweets made at the Kuranda Candy Kitchen. Visit Bat Reach in Kuranda where injured flying fox bats and other native wildlife are cared for. Half an hour’s drive west from Kuranda is Mareeba where the rainforest meets the outback. Below is a list of some of the things you can do on the Atherton Tableland and beyond. There is Jaques Coffee Plantation and the Golden Drop Mango Winery where you can relax and taste their products. Visit the towns on the Atherton Tableland and the many majestic waterfalls, such as Millaa Millaa Falls and the crater lakes of Eacham and Barrine. Mungalli Creek Dairy at Millaa Millaa offers award-winning bio-dynamic milk, yoghurt and cheeses and welcomes visitors. Gallo Dairyland at Atherton produces gourmet cheeses and hand-crafted chocolate. Mareeba Heritage Museum and Tourist Information Centre The Mareeba Tropical Savanna and Wetlands Reserve Tolga Bat Hospital Tolga Close-Up Birding Adventures - Far North Queensland Birdwatching Tours Queensland Heritage Trails Network Granite Gorge Nature Park Mount Uncle Distillery Mango Wines from Golden Drop Tropical Fruit Winery North Queensland Aboriginal Culture - Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park Hot Air Balloon Adventure Herberton Historic Village Spy & Camera museum Down and Dirty Quad Bike Tours- ATV Adventures Mareeba Golf Club ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Free firewood - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - No lift - Tile flooring in public areas - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: Smoking is allowed outside ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a zoo ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,055 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 Note from host: Two dogs by prior arrangement ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas Smoking is allowed outside ## 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include 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 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Tropical Retreat on Acreage Speewah Kuranda Pet friendly Holiday Accommodation Tropical Retreat on Acreage Private vacation home Tropical Retreat on Acreage Private vacation home Speewah 175868 ## About the area Located in Speewah, this holiday home is in a rural area. Copperlode Dam and Cairns Regional Gallery are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cairns Paintball and Skyrail Kuranda Cableway Station. Kuranda Koala Gardens and Australian Venom Zoo are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Speewah travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Speewah.dx6351313) [View more Holiday homes in Speewah](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Speewah-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6351313-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-16.89730%2C145.60570&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=E05I5ok8SPB3XipL1CqpmEd1mX0=) Speewah, QLD ### What's nearby - Smithfield Shopping Centre - 27 min drive - 15.1 miles - Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Station - 29 min drive - 15.8 miles - Palm Cove Beach - 38 min drive - 21.4 miles - Cairns Esplanade - 39 min drive - 22.7 miles - Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 42 min drive - 24.4 miles ### Getting around - Kuranda Station - 15 min drive - Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 38 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Kuranda Hotel - ‬15 min drive - ‪Frogs Restaurant - ‬15 min drive - ‪Kuranda Rainforest Coffee - ‬15 min drive - ‪Rainforest View Restaurant - ‬15 min drive - ‪Outback Restaurant - ‬16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Honeybee House - Tropical Retreat on Acreage pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Honeybee House - Tropical Retreat on Acreage? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Honeybee House - Tropical Retreat on Acreage? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Honeybee House - Tropical Retreat on Acreage located? > Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Wet Tropics of Queensland and within 3 miles (5 km) of Speewah Conservation Park and Barron Gorge Forest Reserve. Cassowary Forest Nature Refuge is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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