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Tropicana Bungalow - Retro Getaway

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TV, Netflix, streaming services
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

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

Tropicana Bungalow - Retro Getaway

Why just rent a room, when you can enjoy a delightfully private and wonderfully immersive tropical experience? This stunning home has been lovingly refurbished in cool retro California style - featuring an eclectic blend of boho and coastal themes, sympathetically adapted to our lush tropical rainforest surroundings.

*We are dog friendly. Please ensure to check the house rules if you are planning to bring your dog.

You’ll start to unwind from the very first moment, as you soak up the soothing vibes while relaxing on the elegant porch of this welcoming family getaway. There’s plenty of comfortable outdoor space to simply bask and chat…or just watch the world go by. And you’ll find our dedicated pet area and fully fenced yard are perfect for chilling with your furry family member - so bring the whole family - including your pooch - what could be better!

Fabulously stylish, but oh so comfortable, this property delivers a carefree retro California feel with a modern tropical twist. The stylish, spacious lounge with its soft neutral tones and large dining table, provides a cozy hub for entertaining or just settling down to watch Netflix. The retro theme and funky tropical artworks add a touch of glamour to the bedrooms, one of which is fitted with a plush queen bed for a restful nights sleep. The twin bedroom boasts two plush extra long singles, which can be adapted into a king bed upon request.

We also went the extra mile and created a room dedicated to your furry family member. Your pooch has a bed (small to medium sized dogs) and a couple of doggy bowls too. And we added some chairs - so you can sit and enjoy precious time together. We do ask that you please be respectful and keep your doggo in his room, on the porch or in the fully fenced secure garden.

We hope you enjoy staying in this space as much as we thoroughly enjoyed creating it.

You have exclusive access to the property and fenced garden during your stay. We ask that you keep your furry family member in the designated dog area inside and also the fenced yard is obviously fine.

We will meet and greet you at the property with keys and show you around. After that, feel free to contact us for any questions you might have and if you need us, we are only a phone call away.

You are conveniently located a few kilometres from the city and the esplanade but if you don't feel like going very far at all, you are a few minutes walk from our favourite cafe in town, Brother Jenkins serving up old time favourites with a funky twist.

Also, 10 minutes walking you have a bottle shop, bakery, cafe and grocer.

The house is situated less than 3 minutes drive to the heart of the city and 6 minutes from the airport. Cairns central shopping centre and the esplanade are both a 20 minute stroll.

The best way to visit Cairns, in my opinion, is to hire a car. there are so many awesome things to see, just a short drive away. Such as waterfalls, beaches, botanical gardens, the list goes on. At night time, due to the close proximity of the city centre, taxi's are very cheap. Better still, Uber has arrived in Cairns and provide a great service...a trip to the city centre is approximately $8.

Tours & Car hire

We also have an in-house travel agency, Cozie Travel, with local travel experts that have a wealth of experience booking a wide range of tours, both within Cairns and all over Australia.

We are more than happy to help with booking your trips and assisting with car rentals. We can probably answer any queries you might have in relation to tours and excursions, so do reach out to us - even if it’s just for honest advice!
Guests are required to fill and sign a check in form on, or prior to arrival.
All adults will need to present I.D when checking in or beforehand.
Only the amount of people on the booking are permitted at the property.
If you plan to have visitors at the property, please clear this with us first.
We have a strict no parties/gatherings/events rule.
Please do not run A/C when you are not home.

Pet Policy:
All dogs to be pre-approved before staying at the property.
Strictly dogs only. No other pets permitted.
One small to medium sized dog. No Large breed dogs.
No hunting dogs.
Dogs are permitted in the garden and designated dog area only.
Please check the garden and clear up after your dog before you leave.
Dogs are not to be left unattended at the property.
Dogs must be flea treated and flea free prior to arrival.
Please bring bedding and everything that your dog requires.
No dogs on the furniture.
No Puppies that have not yet been fully house trained and/or still chew.
A $300 pet bond will be frozen on your credit card at check in the event of damages or additional cleaning.

Property manager

Tommo Railton

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Tour and ticket assistance

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)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 first aid kit
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 is also known as

Retro 'dog Friendly' Getaway
Tropicana Bungalow Retro 'dog Friendly' Getaway
Tropicana Bungalow - Retro 'Dog friendly' Getaway Cairns
287785

About the area

Map
Parramatta Park, QLD

What's nearby

  • Cairns Base Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cairns Esplanade - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Esplanade Lagoon - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 5 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Station - 2 min drive
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Train North Cairns - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Odett's Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cock & Bull - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tropicana Bungalow - Retro Getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tropicana Bungalow - Retro Getaway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tropicana Bungalow - Retro Getaway?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tropicana Bungalow - Retro Getaway located?

Located in Parramatta Park, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland, Cairns Esplanade and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Cazaly's Stadium and Cairns Base Hospital are also within 1 mile (2 km). Cairns Station is 23 minutes by foot.

Tropicana Bungalow - Retro Getaway Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

karen g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Karen
This was a funky little house for our Tropicana week in Cairns. The house is clean and neat. The beds are comfy. A fun restored little place with all the basics for a quiet get away. The bus stop two blocks away which we used daily as we did not have a car. This trip we were happy to forego a car rental. If you were not familiar with Cairns this location MAY be a little far from the attractions of Cairns. One recommendation for owner is to consider the issue of mosquitos and lack of screens on most windows,,,, we burned sandalwood sticks and bought mosquito repelling candle to deal with this issue. But overall, a nice little renovated cottage with a neat, modest, retro tropicana bungalow vibe.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
The property was lovely, all as expected from choosing off Stayz.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jess H., Austin

Liked: Cleanliness
Payment and booking troubles
A few weeks before our reservation I received an email that there was an issue with my payment. After extensive email back and forth with the property management group and VRBO I was asked to make payment off platform. This wouldn’t have been an issue, but due to extreme weather and cancelled flights we needed to adjust our stay dates. The property company allowed us to extend our stay but we ultimately had to pay for an extra day we didn’t stay at the property and were given no reason or justification. Also the property didn’t have enough towels: 4 bath towels, 1 hand towel, and no face towels for our four day stay. The gate to the back grassy area was locked.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Carmel L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay
Convenient location. Had some problems with the allocated parking space with other people parking there. Also towel rails needed in bathroom.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Darren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Likes: Clean, quite close to the beaches (5 minute drive) comfy beds, Netflix and Prime on cable. Wifi worked well. To Improve: Two box in the wall air conditioners were quite loud and you couldn't run it in the second bedroom as it was noisy. The ceiling fans on setting 1 (lowest) were quite loud and blew heavily (not comfortable) The bungalow is located right on a busy section of road where work traffic started at around 5am and generally quite noisy until late at night. The apartments next door had a car parking sensor spotlight on all night shining in the bedrooms which made one of the rooms quite light. Nowhere to hang anything, in the bathroom and general towels etc. Need screens on some windows and even front door to allow air in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tropical Bungalow
This property is comfortable , well maintained and accords with its in-line description . It is convenient to town provided one has a car. It is peaceful and private but Severin Street is a little noisy with vehicular traffic early in the morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place, great getaway
Had a fantastic time at the bungalow, it’s such a well presented place and so relaxing, would highly recommend for you next getaway,
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet spot, great location for our getaway
We had to leave our furry boys at home in Adelaide, which is a pity because they would have loved this place! Tropicana Bungalow is great for a small family with kids. It has easy FREE parking and a lush back garden with lawn. Located close to the city and esplanade, and not far from the amazing rainforests and waterfalls. We hired a car and found this to be the perfect way to get around the city area and to some beautiful spots close by, where we parked and explored. Thanks for the tip about Brother Jenkins Cafe, we enjoyed the short walk for coffee and lunch while sitting on their verandah, very nice :) Cairns is beautiful and exciting and we can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthea W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
The bungalow was perfect for my daughter and I. Fully self contained, private and an easy twenty minute walk into the city. Having the outdoor space was an added bonus. I would definitely stay there again and recommend it to anyone who wants there own space. It was also simply gorgeous.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenience and value
The house is well presented and has all the basics to ensure a pleasant holiday stay while you take advantage of all Cairns and the broader region has on offer. My only recommendation would be to add a dishwasher to complete the carefree holiday experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021