What a fantastic experience! Annette and Steve were so accomodating and helped me out beyond what was expected of them. The yacht is a beautiful place to relax and enjoy the view, with a comfortable bed for overnight. Would highly recommend

Annette and Steve were great hosts, friendly, helpful and full of stories whilst sitting watching the sun go down over the sea. We have never slept on a yacht before. It wasn't a problem for us but I would say to anyone thinking of booking this that they should be aware they need to travel over to the yacht in a small dinghy and also the space in the bedroom cabin is limited so pack light for your stay! We left our big suitcase in the car (plenty of parking space near the jetty) and it was fine. Expect a bit of noise at night when it's windy - it is a boat after all! All in all we had a fantastic and most unusual stay!

A fantastic place to stay and unwind while melting under the impressive sunset over the Endeavour River in Cooktown. Annette and Steve provided the right balance of "life aboard" experiences with great hospitality. Susan and I highly recommend this as a "must do" Air Bnb experience.

Perfect environnement with scenic view. Best way to enjoy Cooktown. Yacht is really spacious and clean. Enjoyable pick up with a dinghy. Annette and Steve have are full of joy as well as travel stories. Familiar to yacht or not, you'll just love it.

This was a very brief stay with Annette and Steve but very enjoyable and definitely memorable. Sitting on the boat deck as the sun set over the horizon was a wonderful experience. Annette and Steve were excellent hosts and shared some lovely stories with us. Highly recommended if you want something a bit different.

Annette and Steven have been great host - we had a lovely time on their boat.

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Fantastic week in Cooktown staying at Janne's place up the top of Grassy Hill - new house with fine workmanship, large airy rooms, awesome views (the best in town), quiet neighbourhood, beautiful morning bird choirs, wonderful herbs, and more. It was the perfect base dor us to explore around Cooktown. Janne and her partner were very warm and quick to respond to all of our questions while giving us all the privacy we enjoyed. Would love to be back and stay longer - thanks Janne!!

My first words on entering the apartment were: "Wow, can I please live here for the rest of my life!" Well that is hyperbole, but you will from my comments that it is a fabulous B&B. The view over the Endeavour estuary and Cooktown is breath-taking. Sunsets from the verandah just glorious. Bear in mind though that you need a car to get there. Walking up Grassy hill is quite struggle with luggage. The unit itself is totally self contained with crockery, saucepans etc and even fresh herbs and condiments and milk supplied. This meant I could prepare my evening meal to my own desires each of the 3 nights I stayed. There is also a washing machine if needed. TV had good reception with SBS and all ABC and commercial channels. I am was able to use the wifi too which was a bonus. And the bed was super king sized and so comfortable with crisp linen and comfy pillows. It was hard to leave.

My husband and I had a wonderful stay, the view is amazing. The KING size bed was also great. Well equipped kitchen, all in all a rather comfortable place to stay. If you are to wanting to eat out and needed transport, the local RSL, Bowls Club and Hotel have courtesy buses that will pick you up and drop you off.

Perfect location in Cooktown,.Close to Grassy Hill lookout. Peaceful home, tucked away with beautiful views to the river. This was our first Airbnb stay... Highly recommended.

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If you have not been to Cooktown make sure you add a visit to your bucket list. When you go make sure you stay with Fran & Bob in their wonderful Birdhaven accommodation. This beautiful compact unit seems to be surrounded by typical Australian bush but is just next door to the historic town. Comfortable and clean and private. Our friendly hosts made our visit a top experience.

Fran and Bob were great hosts, they had supplied everything we needed and the accommodation was excellent, surrounded by trees, very private and so comfortable. We were able to wash our clothes, relax in their flyscreened outside area. We walked into town too. The first part of the walk was beside the road but most of the walk was through the interesting cemetery and the mangroves which had birds and fish and a good track. We loved our stay at Birdhaven.

We thoroughly enjoyed our 4-night stay at Birdhaven - the accommodation is very comfortable and well-equipped, spacious (especially with the large screened verandah), great value for money, and in a lovely garden environment just outside town. As well, Fran and Bob are very friendly and helpful hosts.

Delightful setting and very comfortable bed. Although we did not meet Fran, Bob was very helpful. Check kitchen gas is turned on if stove does not light

Fran was in contact with us prior to arrival to ensure that we would be able to gain access to property if they were not present. As it was Bob was on site when we arrived and showed us the amenities. Made us feel very welcome.

A very clean and comfortable location with friendly hosts

A perfect spot to stay up in Cooktown. Great hosts. Spotless accomadation.

This space is modern, clean and comfortable. The location is superb and both Phillip and Sandy were lovely hosts. I highly recommend the property and would definitely stay there again.

Phillip and Sandy have a lovely house for their guests, which is close to the City. Cooktown is a nice place with lots to do. Phillip took us out for a short excursion to show us crocs and butterflies. The house is clean and breakfast is available. We liked the kitchen outside. Great stay!

Great host - easy communication - beautiful clean room / bathroom and super comfy bed ! Really close to town and sights so you don't need transport . Phil also provided breakfast which was handy! A great Cooktown Bnb - highly recommend ! Nice and private - self contained so if you want to meet a nice Aussie helpful bloke then book in !

Close to town with a friendly and attentive host, good food and modern unit under a queenslander style house. Phillip told us about places in the local area and sometimes acts as a tour guide.

Need to get out of that caravan in beautiful windy Cooktown, well this is the place.Spotless,comfortable bed and couch, lovely hot water shower and outside kitchen with everything you need to cook your prawns and Barra. Phillip was a fabulous host as well as having a great knowledge of the area. He put us in the right direction to see a huge croc,butterflies and a waterfall and swimming hole off the beaten track. The unit is easy walking distance to the Main Street and shops. We loved the unit and know everyone else will also. Thank you Phillip

Phillip is an awesome host and is very knowledgeable of the area. I highly recommend this B&B, you won't be disappointed.

Lovely new unit in a quite part of town. Friendly hosts. Bring your own wifi. Had a great stay.

Phillip's place was a great stay, very clean, comfortable and in a good location. Phillip is very generous sharing his knowledge of great places in and around Cooktown.

Fantastic hosts and a once-in-a-lifetime experience for us! Absolutely recommended, we were extremely well looked after and didn't really feel like leaving ...

Clean private room in a nice quiet location. The host was very flexible and helpful.

Katrina was very kind and lovely Rooms nice and quiet. . Next time if I go I will stay bit longer Thank you Katrina

Katrina was very friendly and helpful during our stay. The room was spotlessly clean and well appointed. The shared bathroom was just as clean and the pool breakfast area was comfortable and functional. Breaky was delicious. Great place to stay.

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Katrina made us very welcome throughout our stay. Our room was spacious and well equipped, with access to our own laundry facilities and kitchen. The breakfast was healthy and delicious, and the pool and gardens relaxing with our own private space to sit outside. Katrina guided us in what to see and do in Cooktown during our brief visit. Our only disappointment was that our schedule did not allow us to stay longer. We would highly recommend both Hillcrest Guest House and Cooktown for a lovely relaxing holiday.

Great place to stay in Cooktown

I had the impression this was a much smaller facility than it turned out to be. The staff were great, nice environment, and close to town, but it was very busy. It's more like a rooming house/hostel environment, than a private establishment. Nothing wrong with that, just not what I was expecting. Had a great hike to Cherry Tree Bay. While we didn't expect it to be so strenuous, it was worth the haul. The lighthouse offers a spectacular 360 degree view of the surrounding area. Worth a visit.

Lovely large open plan space in a beautiful setting. We had a terrific time in the area and loved being in this quiet spot. There is a lot of room inside and outside where we enjoyed hanging out, cooking, and eating with our family. This is a special place. But you should be sure that you are comfortable staying in the open plan setup with curtains, but no walls, separating the sleeping areas and with a charming bathroom that is outside of the main building.

Booking was quick and easy. Gen was really flexible. The 'shed' is like a very lovely house. Lots of extras like mozzie spray ( which we didn't need). The location was easy to find. We took our dogs and there's a great dog pen with an under cover area. Outdoor fire. Lots of fans not too hot. Really relaxing and perfect airbnb. Thank you for having us we will be back

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We have been traveling around Australia staying at Airbnbs. We have had some unique experiences, and this counts as one of those unique experiences. We were not expecting to stay in a metal shed that has been converted to a really upscale camping experiences (called glamping - or glammer camping). Seriously, the metal shed has one side removed and replaced with an extended screen room. All of the other openings are similarly screened. But, this isn't to imply the place wasn't gorgeous. The furnishings were high class and tasteful. But, everything was a bit damp. I'm not a big fan of synthetic fabrics, but without them, even the beds would have been damp. We tried to do laundry and nothing would dry. Do note that the bathroom is in a separate building from the shed, and if you need to use the bathroom at night, it entails a trip outside. We also worried about bugs. None of the seams in the shed were sealed, so there was ample opportunity for bugs of all kinds to get in. Perhaps mosquito nets would have made us feel more secure. Linda did introduce us to Cass who rescues wallabies. Our family interacted with 3 baby wallabies, and it was one of the highlights of our whole trip. We'd strongly encourage anyone with children (or animal lovers) to take advantage of feeding and interacting with Cass and her wallabies. Finally, just an observation that Linda was our contact, and talked me into spending an extra day in Cooktown. She was going to line up a day snorkeling trip to the Great Barrier Reef, which was appealing because there are no listed trips to the northern part of the reef from the Cooktown area. We were so disappointed to arrive and find that Linda had not yet made arrangements, and when she tried, there was no one appropriate to take us out. One of the main reasons for staying the extra day was to take advantage of this opportunity, and we were disappointed that there had been a breakdown in communication on this.

A fantastic hideaway !! Highly recommend to anyone who wants to relax by the peaceful pool and finish the day with a fire . Family friendly and comfortable. Beds ! Our family had a great time .

Great

We had a fantastic time at the farm. Wendy has put in so much work to create this little paradise out of town. It was so nice of her to share her knowledge and experience with us. Thank you for offering the farm grown bananas and dragon fruits and also helping us with salt n pepper when we rocked up unprepared. I am sure we will be back there again.

Wendy's place was so relaxing! She was very inviting, but not intrusive at all. There was a lot to see in the garden, and the sunset was amazing. The accommodation was rustic but very comfortable. The camp kitchen was well-equipped. The bathrooms were very well-presented. Wendy explained a lot about the buildings and gardens, which was interesting! Highly recommended.

The hill top farms are beautiful and peaceful gem! Wendy has created such a special space that made our stay whilst exploring Cooktown and Hopevale.

Wendy was a wonderful host, welcomed us with some of her home grown delicious bananas and was indulgent of my many questions about her permaculture farm. The accomodation was lovely, comfortable, private and picturesque and was easily accessed from Cooktown. We will be back!

Had a lovely time at Hill Top Farmstay. Wendy was welcoming and relaxed and after introducing us to what we needed to know, was happy to leave us to it. We rented out the cabin and the tent for the kids. A good outdoor adventure for us all. Kids loved being on the banana farm, wandering around with the animals and sitting around the camp-fire. the farm is a 20 minute drive from Cooktown halfway to Hopevale. Top spot - and excellent prawns and fish thanks to Wendy's tip. Hoorah Wendy.

We had a fantastic time out on Wendy's property. It is such a beautiful and peaceful place. We were very impressed with what Wendy has done with the property. It was the perfect place to relax and get away from the city life. Pepper and Sophie were excellent companions around the property as well. The dam was a great spot for some fun and the stars were gorgeous in the evening. Hope to come back again someday.

The set up at the farm was great, and the two dogs who live there are lovely! (They wandered over sometimes but were never noisy or intrusive). It was very peaceful and It had all the elements of a nice camping area. The shipping container was a quirky and relaxed space to hang out in ..... there were leafy views from the beds, clean compost toilets, hot showers and a kitchen that was basic but well appointed. It was also nice to stay somewhere that puts a lot of emphasis on minimising the impact of people. We did not try the breakfast hampers as these needed to be arranged in advance, but we were able to buy some fresh garden items while we were there. Wendy was very generous with her space and was an interesting person to stay with.

We had a fabulous time at Hilltop Farm - a unique relaxing experience - off the beaten track into another world. Wendy is a fascinating host relaxed and passionate about the land and permaculture. She inspired us (city types) to think of possibilities of lifestyle that we hadn't ever considered. Worth a visit for anyone willing to be open to a new experience

If you are looking for the Hilton, press the back button in your browser and look elsewhere.... If you have an interest in calm surroundings, inspiring conversation and an opportunity to centre yourself, look no further. Priority is placed on the simple pleasures, far more meaningful than well appointed light switches to people of substance. Taste exotic organic fruits, learn as much or as little as you choose in living 'off the grid' and engage with an environment that sustains itself and it's wonderful host Waratah. If you are looking for your very own garden of Eden, where freedom abounds and toxins are non-existent.....treat yourself and book with Waratah for a few days. This is the gem of Far North Queensland!

Waratah was very welcoming and showed me around her large property. Amazing how she can manage it all by herself. Her house and the caravan are very open and whoever visits must be at ease with living close to nature. I love the stillness you get when there is no electricity. Waratah runs her whole place on solar energy. The driveway in would be better for a 4WW, I would want to take my little car in after some rain. We had some interesting yarns over dinner, she's lead such an interesting life by the sounds. She's very welcome to stay at my place if ever in Cairns, if she can handle 'straight' city living that is. :)

Fantastic area, Gail is a great host, cabin basic but very clean, this includes the kitchen really great place to visit,highly recommended it.

After 16 nights rough camping on Cape York, we decided to spoil ourselves with a real bed! Our last minute decision turned out to be a good one with a stay at John and Debbie's Bloomfield Escape cabins. The cabins are well appointed and it's very quiet even though we were near the road we heard nothing. John met us at the gate of the beautifully manicured grounds and we were made to feel very welcome. Oh, and yes, the real bed was really comfy! Thumbs up to Bloomfield Escape.

The only thing I wish we had have done while staying with Debbie and John was extend our stay! The cabins are built on the most beautiful property. John and Debbie have decked out the place with everything you could need and more. This is the perfect spot to get away and disconnect from the world. Truely peaceful this property is about an hour from Cook Town. We found it a perfect detour on our road trip from Cairns. I would most definitely recommend anyone to stay here. Perfect for the family and extremely kids friendly. We checked in really late and I couldn't believe how kind they were to make us feel safe and at home. We will be returning for sure next time with more friends and family!

Great stop in Bloomfield. Debbie and John were very accommodating. They shared a great swimming hole to us we would have not known about. The cabins are very clean and unique. Highly recommend to others.

We had such a lovely time at Bloomfield Escape. John and Debbie were on hand to make the stay fabulous and gave us the downtime we needed to relax. The accommodation is well designed and very comfortable. We hope to visit again sometime.

Bloomfield Escape was a special experience for me. I was looking for a place to relax and not to think about every days life. And that's what I found! :) The accommodation was like described. The BBQ was used by me every evening. Just a great atmosphere to sit there, listen to nature and read a book. There was a TV but who needs that if you've got a documentary of Australia's nature around of you? :) Already the way from Cairns through the Daintree National Park to Bloomfield was great. The closer I got to Bloomfield the fewer cars crossed my path. I don't remember the exact words of John but it was something like "It's if god forgot about this area" related to all the tourism. You can find beautiful places wherever you go. The close beach of Weary Bay was as if John and Debbie reserved it just for me. Debbie and John are very kind. John was my main contact and he was happy to give me tips about the area, finding a place for a swim or helping me with a flat tyre, not to let me go back to Cairns without a working spare tyre. He seemed to be a very close to nature guy and liked to tell about the area and his life. A very open and interesting character. John, what else can I say? I definitely want to come back! :) All the best wishes for you and your family. Stay healthy and keep it real. Oliver from Germany

Brilliant place to stay. This is a great escape in a beautiful setting. Debbie and John are great hosts: very happy to help but also sensitive and discrete.

As the great David Lee Roth once sang "It's just like living in paradise, and I don't want to go home ! Debbie & John are the perfect host's, they make you feel at home as soon as you arrive on their beautiful property ! The very spacious accommodation is so in tune with the surroundings. You feel so relaxed as soon as you walk in your bungalow ! Easy drive up to Cooktown for a day visit and so much to explore in the region. Accessible by sealed road to their doorstep from Cairns , it is the perfect Daintree hideaway !

John & Debbie's Bloomfield Escape was the perfect base from which to absorb and discover a stunning and remote (tourist-free) part of the world. John & Debbie were welcoming and generous. From the simple but luxurious cabin, to the tranquility, to the wildlife... everything about our stay was super. I cannot think of anywhere else in the world that I would rather return. I will return (with a raised suspension 4x4)!

The experience is really great.Beautiful quiet location.Dawn And Rob are very helpful and warmly

The camp is really amazing! We live in the forest which is so beautiful! We can see kangaroos in the very early morning. If you like to see the sunrise it's definitely a perfect choice to live here. Because it's so near to go to the beach. Dawn and Rob are super nice people. They always help us as long as when we get problem. My friend's feet was hurt by accident during the stay. Then Rob cleaned the wound for him and tell us the route to hospital which is great helpful. Then the next day Rob drove the vehicle taking us to a beautiful river. It's a amazing experience in Dawn and Rob's camp. I would like to come back next time!

Perfect place to spend some nights in the tropical rainforest. You have all what you need and much more: very kind hosts! Very kind other guests. A Perfect Outdoor kitchen. A nice Restaurant. A supermarket nearby. All tropical Sounds included. Many things to to and to see, just ask the hosts. The tent is very big, so that a family Haß place enough in it. Showers, and toilet are cleaned and functional. IT was a unforgetable time. Stefan

Experience beautiful, Patricia was very kind and always helpful in making our stay unforgettable. The tent was spacious and comfortable, kitchen space and bathrooms always clean and well equipped. If we were ritornarene definitely we would stay longer! Thank you!

A gorgeous location, lush and unspoilt. Rob and Dawn were very welcoming with a generous spirit. The open restaurant produced a delicious hearty meal. We appreciated the fact the linen was crisp, clean cotton. We were sorry we were unable to stay longer. Thanks to Jack the raconteur for adding colour and laughs to our evening,

Dawn and Rob's place was a great spot to explore Bloomfield and surrounds. We thoroughly enjoyed the friendly atmosphere and great meals at the Camp Oven (freshly caught wild salmon and local steak exceeded expectations). The Safari Tent was clean, well equipped and comfortable. If travelling via Cape Tribulation along the Bloomfield Track a 4WD is a must (allow an hour). Thanks Dawn and Rob for your lovely hospitality!

This place is a perfect place to base yourself if you're planning on exploring the Daintree and further north. Amenities are perfect, the hosts are super friendly (they even fixed my flat tyre) and the meals they serve are fantastic. Very accurate and no surprises, would stay again!

We were looking for alternative accommodation between Cape Tribulation/Cooktown with some character that didn't cost the earth. We were very fortunate to find Dawn & Rob's place. Coming from Cooktown we drove Bloomfield in sealed road and arrived easily. Upon arrival Dawn greeted us warmly and took us to our cabin (huge and comfortable) and we immediately felt at home. We still had some time in the afternoon so Dawn gave some direction to the local beach and the estuary to check out the locals. Yep, no swimming in this part of the world guys! The beach is gorgeous and after short drive through some sand track we arrived at the beach where some local Aboriginal families were camping and enjoying a lazy Sunday afternoon fishing. It felt like a paradise indeed. There is a licensed restaurant back at Dawn/Rob's place and they cooked some delicious fish (catch of the day) for us. You need to let them know before hand, otherwise there is an IGA Express (small supermarket) about 1km drive from camp if you need to get some food supplies. We stayed 3 nights and that gave us plenty of time to explorethe Bloomfield region. I only wish we had more time to hire a dingy and go fishing (maybe next time). Instead, we drove the Bloomfield Track to Cape Tribulation and back in a day as we wanted to explore Cape Tribulation as well. You will need a 4WD, but nowadays the Bloomfield Track is only 36Kms of dirt/gravel road and it can be done between 1-1:30hrs to Cape Trib (each way). A good alternative if you don't want to spend a fortune in staying at Cape Tribulation(URL HIDDEN)Dawn/Rob's place is pretty isolated, so don't expect internet or mobile reception there. It is a place to truly relax, recharge and explore this beautiful region.

What comfort and luxury to have in your beautiful, simple but elegant beachouse in the middle of such a stunning natural environment ! Our family of 5 were very happy and enjoyed our stay immensely sharing lovely meals prepared in your contemporary ,well equipped and well stocked kitchen. Building bonfires on the beach out front and marvelling @ the milky way, swimming @ Bloomfield waterfall, and 4 wheel driving up the beach track to the inlet, as well as boating up the Bloomfield river viewing crocs was just a few of the memories we'll treasure forever. Thankyou Melinda for making our stay so easy.