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Crater Lakes Rainforest Cottages

5.0 star property
Luxury cottage in Lake Eacham with free parking

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Exterior
Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities at Crater Lakes Rainforest Cottages. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Crater Lakes Rainforest Cottages

Luxury cottage in Lake Eacham with free parking
This cottage features laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include barbecue grills and a picnic area. The cottage boasts a fireplace and offers a kitchen and a furnished balcony. For a bit of entertainment, a flat-screen TV comes with a DVD player, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like a refrigerator and a microwave. Housekeeping is not available.
This cottage offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodations at this 5-star cottage have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • No housekeeping service

Location highlights

  • In a historical district
  • In a national park

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)

General

  • 1 floor
  • 4 buildings
  • 4 units
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
17 Eacham Close, Lake Eacham, QLD, 4884

What's nearby

  • Lake Eacham - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Full Circle Studio and Gallery - 7 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Crater Lakes National Park - 9 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Lake Barrine - 10 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Malanda Falls - 13 min drive - 9.5 miles

Getting around

  • Tolga Station - 23 min drive
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Top Rail - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Yungaburra Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Botanica Yungaburra - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mr Belson - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Silver ash cafe - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Crater Lakes Rainforest Cottages pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Crater Lakes Rainforest Cottages?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Crater Lakes Rainforest Cottages?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Crater Lakes Rainforest Cottages?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Crater Lakes Rainforest Cottages located?

Situated in the historical district, this luxury cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Eacham and Crater Lakes National Park. Lake Barrine to Lake Eacham Rainforest Corridor Nature Refuge and Donaghys Corridor Nature Refuge are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Crater Lakes Rainforest Cottages Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely quiet and private cottages surrounded by rainforest. Birds and other native animals come right to the door. It was a wonderful and unique experience. A 10 minute easy walk to Lake Eacham. Highly recommend this place to anyone who loves nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautifully equipped cottage in a lovely secluded environment. Remarkable wildlife including a magnificent display by the Victoria Rifle bird. Very thoughtful provision of food for the birds. Wifi a bit flaky.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Incredible place to stay in the Tablelands and be immersed in nature and the local wildlife. John and Jenny were wonderful hosts. Giving us tips on where and how to see certain birds. We were able to see the infamous rifle bird do its dance multiple times throughout the stay right from our balcony. If we ever return to Australia, we’ll definitely be looking to book a stay here. Any nature/bird lover would have an amazing experience here. The cottages were perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great place to experience the tropical willdlife of the Tablelands. The resort has an active feeding program that attracts birds and small mammals from the surrounding forests. The cottages are well maintained and comfortable with additional tit bits like complementary port and fruit. Hoghly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina Bonderup

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Wonderful cottage in the rainforest with wildlife

Incredible place, really luxurious cottage with wildlife literally coming onto the porch! Really generous breakfast hamper and food pellets+mealworms for feeding the pademeleons, musky rat kangaroos and birds provided. Our only regret was rhat we only stayed 2 nights!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Lovely rainforest stay

Really enjoyable stay in fully furnished cottage right inside the rainforest. Many different birds and animals to see close up. A wonderful stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Flordeliza

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Peaceful and relaxing stay

Peaceful location best suited to having a break from our busy lives. As soon as we sat down on the sofa looking and listening to the rainforest we were relaxed. Best place to re change
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ee Ling

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely, well-equipped cottage set in nature. Birds at your door step in a home away from home. Amazing wildlife come to feed at your doorstep with superb service from hosts, John and Jenny. Simply a bird photographers paradise !
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roderick

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a peaceful place among the rainforest. Waking to the chorus of varied birds is magical. The owners were so enthusiastic about there cottages and keen to pass on their bird knowledge. A wonderful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Un vrai eden

Super emplacement au couleur de la forêt tropicale. Bengalow tout équipé et très cosy avec sa terrasse et sa cheminée.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Lovely rainforest stay

We had 2 lovely days here. It was quiet, clean and comfortable. The kitchen was well-equipped. The breakfast hamper was great. The bed was comfortable and nice hot showers in the spacious bathroom. There is a handy laundry on-site We enjoyed sitting on the verandah watching the birds come in for the food we were given by the host. Victoria's Riflebirds, catbirds, honeyeaters and robins, amongst others, as well as musky-rat kangaroos and antechinus, all kept us entertained.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a very beautiful property deep in the rainforest. There are loads of animals you can feed and will visit your cottage. The staff are very friendly and helpful with all your needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We found it to be an amazing place and wish we had stayed longer, we could sit all day and watch the wildlife. The place was friendly and clean. We could not have asked for more
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

andre

Liked: Amenities, communication
the Bird life
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful spot. Great to be woken by birdsongs in the morning
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent facilities, beautifully presented cottage with amazing bird and wildlife. It is unique being so close to nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Amazing place to stay in the rainforest. Great breakfast hamper and fee food to feed the birds and other wildlife. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was absolutely beautifully decorated, clean and welcoming. The location was peaceful with lots of friendly beautiful birds. A magical place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great place to stay and see birds on deck Owners have thought of everything and are very generous with services. Can’t wait to come back
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Perfect stay

Absolutely beautiful place. Very peaceful and relaxing. Surrounded by rainforest. Excellent location close to forest walks and short drive to lovely towns and cafes. Couldn’t fault it. Will definitely be back.
Peaceful morning cuppa
Loving the company
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
コテージで2泊しましたが最高でした。行く道は山道で少し分かりにくいですが、ホストのJohnとJonnyが私たちを気にかけてくださりとても助かりました。普段の世界とはかけ離れた世界で時間も忘れて楽しむことができました。また行きたいです。 It was perfectly awesome accommodation and the host, John and Jonny were super nice and kind. They helped us when we need help. I would recommend this cottage and host. Thank you again for hosting us. From Japan.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wayne, Cairns

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peacefull to the max.

Jenny John and Noodle (the dog) are excellent hosts. Explained the territory and animals likely to visit. Food to feed the animals is included. Will be going back again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sandra , Townsville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful and comfortable

What a beautiful place to stay. Felt like I was sleeping among the trees. Very comfortable and loved hearing the birds in the morning. I will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful location nestled in the rainforest with plenty of birds and animals to keep us company. It rained a lot of the time but that only added to the experience with the noise on the roof and the glistening rainforest foliage. Our beach themed cottage was very clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. Our hosts were very friendly as was their dog Noodles. Whilst we didn’t need to light the fireplace we did as it just added to the atmosphere of the surrounding environment. Just down the road from Lake Eacham and within easy access to historic Yungaburra. Would certainly recommend the cabins.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

George, South Yarra Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A few nights in the mountains

A pleasant change from the Queensland coast. Our experience was heightened by getting so close to some of the birds of the area with the help of our hosts. The place is well located for touring the tablelands and our hosts were extremely friendly and helpful. Hiding away in a bush location suited us well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

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