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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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About the area

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Mount Tambourine, QLD

What's nearby

  • Witches Falls Winery - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Glow Worm Caves - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • The Queensland Wine Centre - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk - 11 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Thunderbird Park - 12 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Helensvale Station - 27 min drive
  • Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cedar Creek Estate Vineyard & Winery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Spice of Life Cafe & Deli - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fortitude Brewing Co - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Old Church - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Curtis Falls Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Mount Tamborine Retreat - A Touch of Luxury Surrounded by Forest

"The skies open above you, and the areas open around you"
D.H.Lawrence could have been referring to my Retreat!
Yurnga is a secluded Mountain Retreat, architect designed, located in a rainforest setting with a big view overlooking the Gold Coast. The house sits on a huge 3 acre block, complete with its' own rain forest and rolling green pastures. Share your breakfast with a kookaburra. sometimes they take up pole position on the verandah. You will never see our resident whip bird, but he certainly makes his presence felt.


(The base price is for up to 4 adults sharing in the Main House only.)
Minimum 2+ night stay.
A complimentary bottle of wine awaits you on arrival, and tea and coffee is there for you to sample.

The Retreat is your own private sanctuary. The check in check out times can sometimes be quite flexible, as you liaise with the owner.

MAIN HOUSE:
* Open plan lounge & dining room, with french doors opening out onto the rain forest and big sliding glass doors opening onto the covered veranda and the magnificent coastal view.
High pitched ceilings and abundant glass work together to optimize the fabulous location. This area is air conditioned when nights get chilly.
A fully equipped kitchen with electric oven, gas cook top, microwave, dishwasher etc.
Complimentary tea and coffee and a coffee pod machine are there for you to enjoy. There are starter supplies of dishwasher, garbage bags and paper towels.
* Cosy potbelly fire in fireplace.
* 2 King size en-suited bedrooms bookend the east facing house; between them the living areas and decks share views of the rain forest and the expanse of the Gold Coast.
High thread count sheets and luxury cotton towels are supplied. Both bedrooms are air conditioned.
* Master bedroom, has a glass walkway to en-suite bathroom with spa bath, looking out over the fabulous view.
* Air conditioning in lounge & both bedrooms.

BUNK HOUSE:
*comprises 2 bedrooms (each with 2 single beds) with an interconnecting bathroom, with a glass ceiling looking up into the rain forest. Both bedrooms have individual air conditioning units.
*This is a separate dwelling, which is connected to the Main House by a short outdoor walkway. It is secluded and private.

Pricing of The Retreat is based on 4 people using the Main House.
The Bunk House is available for a separate tariff but only in conjunction with an existing booking.


Tamborine Mountain is part of the Scenic Rim. It has a unique climate and peculiar ecosystem which supports much diversity of fauna and flora. It boasts a tropical hinterland that must be experienced to be believed. Everywhere you turn you will see mountains.
Australia's most accessible World Heritage-listed rainforests are spread throughout the 8 National Parks of the Scenic Rim. Witches Falls is the oldest National park in Qld ( 1908). The natural landscape is stunning!
A variety of beautiful birds forage on the plant life and glo worms, luxurious fungi and other nocturnal creatures benefit from the minimum street lighting on the Mountain.

There is much to do and see:

The National Parks provide many days of exploration and enjoyment for bush walkers and bird watchers.
Off the Mountain, 30 minutes drive away, conveniently located on the M1 motorway, are 2 Fun Parks.
Wet & Wild. The new corkscrew water slide sends riders on rafts through an enclosed tube at speeds of up to 30 kmph. It is claimed to be the highest banking tubes in the world.!!
Dreamworld, also located on the M1 motorway is home to the Sumatran Tigers. they star in this headline act in 30 hectare fun park. Given their dwindling numbers, this is a memorable experience.
If you are a daredevil, you can hitch a ride with a local hang glider, or you can be an onlooker. Meander down Gallery Walk, a run of intriguing shops, restaurants, art galleries.
If food and wine are more to your taste, visit the Cheese Factory, or The Belgian Chocolate Shop, or the boutique breweries and distilleries
There are locally grown organic veggies, native flowers or a coffee on offer in the local area.

Latest News:
The Shed near the golf course is open Friday and Sunday for fresh-grown Mountain produce. they are now stocking Tamborine Mountain locally produced eggs.
Stay for 2 days and you will feel like you have been on holiday for a week. A truly blissful experience.
One guest has decided to write a book on site given the tranquility of the location.

Location: (drive)
* 10 minutes from local cafes and galleries
* 40 minutes from the Gold Coast.
* 60 minutes from Brisbane city
* 60 minutes from Coolangatta airport

Property manager

Daryl O'Hara/ Patricia Robinson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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
Contactless check-out

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: T&Cs including costs available on request.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Enquire re available beds/ portacot etc.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: Must be approved, T&Cs available, costs may apply.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Mount Tamborine Retreat Tamborine Mountain
Mount Tamborine Retreat Private vacation home
Mount Tamborine Retreat Private vacation home Tamborine Mountain
100801

Frequently asked questions

Is Mount Tamborine Retreat - A Touch of Luxury Surrounded by Forest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mount Tamborine Retreat - A Touch of Luxury Surrounded by Forest?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mount Tamborine Retreat - A Touch of Luxury Surrounded by Forest?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mount Tamborine Retreat - A Touch of Luxury Surrounded by Forest located?

Located in Mount Tamborine, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Tamborine National Park, Tamborine National Park Lepidozamia Section and Hampton Estate Wines. Escarpment Massage and Day Spa and Tamborine National Park Guanaba Section are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 72 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luke W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Luke Watson
House was excellent and a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Loved staying
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ainsley K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely!
Lovely location, great energy, cozy warm setting.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Serina P., Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than expected!
We had the most amazing time at Tamborine retreat. We eloped on the property and it was everything had hoped for and more. Daryl was the best host making sure everything was perfect for us. Looking forward to coming back in the future. Thank you for looking after us on our special day
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beril A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing for families
We made our engagement party in this beautiful house. It was just amazing. We had incredible memories. Special Thanks for Daryl& Trish for their hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
We all had a wonderful time at The Retreat on Mt Tambourine. The warm fire, the beautiful views and spacious kitchen made our stay a pleasure.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay for my sons wedding weekend
Great place to relax and entertain our family and friends for our sons wedding weekend had everything we needed highly recommend if you are looking for a weekend getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jade B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location with beautiful view!
Property is in a great location on the mountain with a great view of the Gold Coast. My we stayed here while we had a family members wedding at Hamptons estate winery which is a very short drive just up the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Lucinda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Extremely Negative Experience - Full Refund Required
An important occasion had been booked and paid for several months in advance at “The Retreat Tamborine Mountain”. The event had been preplanned for months with the preparation of expensive cuisines and beverages, also including significant travel expense for family members arriving from various locations. Unfortunately, the gathering was completely ruined by a failed water system. There was no running water, being absolutely imperative to facilitate a successful function, not to mention guest's incapable of being able to shower. Unacceptable for a five-star holiday retreat. Several calls and messages in an attempt to contact the Property Manager with no prompt response, it was necessary to find an immediate solution on our accord. We arranged for a local water service authority to arrive at the property and perform an onsite inspection at our expense. To no avail as he advised this was a technical issue outside of his expertise. The Property Manager finally returned our calls to relay a series of instructions in order to resolve the absence of running water. Nothing worked. Back and forth calls later, the Proprietor called and informed us that a hydro technician would be onsite to remedy the situation. By the time the problem was resolved, the planned event had passed. Unfortunately, all too little, all too late, all very disappointing. As the evening grew tiresomely long, the water was now running so at least the guest’s could now shower... or so we thought. There was now no hot water. Further calls to the Property Manager, further remedial instructions that guest’s had to perform, we learned how to reestablish the hot water reticulation. Unfortunately, the hot water wouldn’t circulate for a few more hours, at which point guest’s were beginning to retire for the evening and resigned to the fact that hot showers weren’t a reality until the following day – our departure day. Completely unacceptable in the middle of freezing winter. While the Property Manager and Proprietor where both polite and apologetic, unfortunately these failings are entirely unacceptable for a five-star rated holiday retreat. In the spirit of five-star service, compensation will be required in the form of a full refund. The Property manager has advised that the Proprietor will be in touch. There has been no return call. This exercise has caused immeasurable distress to the host. An exorbitant expenditure for an extremely negative experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Julia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home with spectacular views
Spacious, comfortable and unique home in a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leonie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful mountain paradise
Luxury themed property perched on a hillside rainforest with spectacular views and garden to admire
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect setting for a relaxing weekend
Excellent place to come with friends or family plenty of space to find your own piece of paradise. Close to everything. Great host full of great ideas and information. Thanks for a wonderful weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mick K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy
Found the property to be as advertised Was great, plenty of room for everyone and the communication was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Stay
Thank you so much for the most beautiful property to stay at as we celebrated our sons wedding nearby. The property is immaculate and the views spectacular. Thanks to Daryl for making the checkin process so simple and for being wonderful with communicating through this time of uncertainty due to the Pandemic. Thank you once again definitely would stay there again even if it was just to getaway for a few days. Thanks again we had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow
What an amazing property. I booked a week here with a group of mates from Uni, and we had an amazing time. The property itself is stunning, with amazing views and great facilities. We had the fireplace going every night without any fear of the generous supply of wood running out. We made use of the giant backyard, throwing around balls and frisbees. The main living and kitchen area easily accommodated our whole group of 8 for board games and lounging, yet there are plenty of hideaways and seats throughout the property to get away from it all. I’ve rated this 5 stars in every category simply because it deserves it! Big cheers to Darryl who was super friendly upon our arrival, but never intrusive. My one and only disappoint was that we didn’t book for longer… All these reviews are true! What are ya waiting for?
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Russell P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Views Good Location
Great position close to most venues walking distance to some. House is tired kitchen etc only issue was the glass in the bedroom for keeping the cold out(arcon didnt warm room) and sun out in the morning manager was excellent good communication we enjoyed it for a short stay and being pet friendly was the best part for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah F., Birkdale

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall in love with this place.
Every time we stay here we fall in love with this place. The setting is beautiful, looking out onto rolling acreage from the balcony, at night the glitter of city lights, and in the morning a glorious panoramic sunrise. Daryl is charming, nothing is too much trouble for him. Everything is provided including lots of firewood. We are looking forward to staying again, including our border collie.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tania R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tambourine Retreat
We stayed at this house for our daughter’s wedding. The place was very clean. Daryl was absolutely fabulous with answering all of our questions leading up to our stay and very helpful when we arrived. We got some amazing photos on the wedding day in the beautifully manicured gardens
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Annual Reunion of friends
We had an awesome time which included the adventures of lots of rain, introductions to large spiders and the comfort of a fire in March. The large living space works well for a large group and we enjoyed exploring the nearby area. Daryl was helpful and obliging. The view from the view and lookouts were breathtaking. A great please to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H., Burleigh Waters

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesomely Quiet and Relaxing
Beautiful property close to everything you would need. Great base to stay for a wedding at a nearby winery. Thanks so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ash S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful home
Daryl was absolutely incredible to communicate with! Extremely helpful once we arrived, letting us know everything we needed to know. The place itself was stunningly presented and well equipped. Would definitely recommend and come again!

10/10 Excellent

Helen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful spot to relax and unwind.
Darryl was an amazing host. The house is amazing, a wonderful place to relax with family and enjoy all of what surfers Paradise has to offer.

10/10 Excellent

Beth T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
Thank you so much for our stay. The house was perfect for a few days to unwind with my family. Stunning views and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amity L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls mid-week weekend I’ll never forget
The ease of our stay started with the professionalism and helpfulness of Daryl, there to help at any time. The property itself and the grounds are beautiful with views of something beautiful any way you look. The house was plenty warm enough with the fire and heated air cons. Very central within walking distance the coffee plantation (who make great espresso martini’s) and the St Bernards Hotel (great food and views). The house was perfect for me and my friends and one day we went on a wine tour which was such a fun time (Flamingo tours). Thanks again to Daryl and the owner for having us!! We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

DEBORAH H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Locate veiw awesome house has everything brilliant
Was fantastic couldnt ask for any better
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020