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Bush Turkey Bungalow – Home 2577513 Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • 2 sleeps
  • 3 nights min stay

Bush Turkey Bungalow – Home 2577513

  • Apartment
  • 1 bedroom
  • sleeps 2
  • 3 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Nearest beach 21 mi
  • Not suitable for children
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed

Description from owner

Description

An exotic fruit, birdwatcher & nature lovers paradise.

Located close to Cairns and 3 km from Kuranda & just 800 meters from Barron Falls and the giant Penda trees.

Close to hiking & walking tracks in surrounding World Heritage National Park. Private and peaceful on shared acreage with tropical fruit trees & rain forest.

Good base to rest, relax and try different exotic fruits in season and explore. your inner self. Great place to meditate.

Cairns, Palm Cove, Port Douglas, the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree & Cape Tribulation as well as the scenic Tablelands are all close by car.

Relax on the balcony overlooking tropical rainforest.

The studio includes an outdoor kitchenette with fridge, microwave, toaster, kettle, electric fry pan, crockery and cutlery.

Table and chairs overlooking garden pond and rainforest bordering Barron Falls National Park.

Studio includes queen size bed, toilet, shower and laundry facilities. All linen provided. Easy walk to Kuranda village.

Peaceful, tropical rainforest, fresh air and space.

Public transport options:

Trans North Bus Service

Johns Kuranda bus

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Kuranda scenic rail

Fruit trees on the property;

Coconut, South American Sapote, Lychee, Mango,

Passion fruit, Mangosteen, Durian (montong) Water Cherry, Guava, Lime, Lemon, Carambola, Soursop, Macadamia nut, Pawpaw, Rollinia, Black Sapote, White Sapote, Banana, Jack Fruit, Mandarin, Jaboticaba, Gramachama, Duku Langsat, Salak, Miracle fruit, Panama cherry, Brazillian cherry, Longan, Grapefruit & dragon fruit

Guest Access

Guests have full private use of the bungalow and can walk around the property. We will point out fruits that are in season.

The Neighbourhood

Fresh clean air, rainforest, peaceful ambiance in tune with nature. Only 30 minute drive from Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef.

Getting around

Car hire from Cairns airport recommended.

Other Things to Note

It's an easy walk from Bush turkey bungalow to the village of Kuranda.

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Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
  • 1 Full bath

Amenities

  • Balcony or terrace
  • Deck
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Policies

Check in time: 14:00, Check out time: 11:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

Damage deposit: ($165.09) $250.00
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

About the owner

John K.
Calendar last updated:
13 May 2024
Years listed:
10
Based in:
Australia
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English, Russian

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Reviews

Excellent
8 reviews

Excellent
7
Very Good
1
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Poor
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“Very relaxing stay in Kuranda”

Reviewed 9 Nov 2018

Spent a beautiful night at the bush turkey bungalow in Kuranda. Highly recommended with a great host who is extremely knowledgeable about the flora and fauna of the area. Breakfast was delicious with … More

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“Excellent studio in a beautiful and peaceful location”

Reviewed 7 Jun 2018

Enjoyed our stay of several days. Right next to Barron Gorge NP, with plenty of wet tropics birds to view from deck, and some lovely bushwalking nearby. We had (surprisingly!) relatively cold nights … More

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“Wildlife in abundance”

Reviewed 15 Dec 2017

A perfect rainforest oasis within easy reach of local attractions (the Village, Barron Falls, lookouts etc). Bush Turkey Bungalow comes with absolutely everything you could hope for, including residen… More

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“Restful, peaceful, charming”

Reviewed 12 Jun 2017

As beautiful and serene as the setting is it is only the beginning. We were there for two nights and John could not have been a more thoughtful or knowledgeable host. The highlight of the visit was … More

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“Paradise in therain forest surrounded with amazing wildlife”

Reviewed 13 Jan 2016

Well first of all. If you like to be away from the hussle and bustle of towns, be surrounded with teeming wild life, with a view of nothing but green forest then look no further. We could not recommen… More

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“Peaceful oasis in the trees”

Reviewed 3 Nov 2015

A wonderful oasis in the forest. Great birds and great company. Thanks for sharing your company and your wonderful little cottage John.

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Response from the owner Thank you very much for staying at Bush turkey bungalow Jennifer, it was a pleasure to host you. Please come back again.

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“Fantastic place to stay in the rainforest”

Reviewed 7 Aug 2015

My husband and I stayed four nights at Bush Turkey Bungalow, and loved it. The studio is perfect - it feels spacious and serene, and the surrounding bushland only reinforces the feeling of peace and … More

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“Peaceful getaway”

Reviewed 8 May 2014

Beautiful tranquil location set in the rainforest. Amazing value for a clean, amazing bungalow with a deck to enjoy the sounds of the forest. John the owner is a very friendly and helpful host, offer… More

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with John (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send John (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact John (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view John the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send John (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send John (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

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How do I know my booking is safe?

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.

You can also request a quote from John (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. John (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call John (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my booking?

You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact John (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send John (the owner) a message.

If John (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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