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Secluded Rainforest Lodge & pool 6 mins from coast

Property Description

Stunning architect-designed Rainforest Lodge & Jungle Pool in total privacy & peace.Polished hardwood floors.En-suite wetrooms.Hand-carved Java beds.Fans & timber louvres throughout.Shady verandahs.Haven for wildlife.Beach 6 mins.Barrier Reef nearby.

Property Details

“Yamacutta” is a stunning 3 bedroomed high quality architect-designed Rainforest Lodge just 6 minutes from the magical Coral Sea Coast in the heart of North Queensland's Wet Tropics.
The property is available for holiday Rental and at times for Bed & Breakfast.
We can also arrange an exclusive holiday totally tailor-made to suit you.

http://www.yamacutta.com


Approached along a 300 metre track through 12 acres of private rainforest, Yamacutta is in a commanding position at the head of a tranquil 5 acre clearing. There are excellent views from all rooms down over our tropical fruit orchard to Mount Mackay.

In this totally private setting a rich variety of wildlife wanders freely amongst Tahitian Limes, Lemonade & Lemon trees, Rambutans, Indonesian Guavas, Starfruit, Pomelos, Mango & Soursop, meandering in and out of the native forest habitat.

Relax on the shady verandah in total peace. Watch for wallabies and the rare protected Southern Cassowaries which frequent the garden. In complete privacy behind the house you can enjoy total relaxation in our stunning “lagoon-style” Rainforest pool or sit in the cool of the thatched Balinese Shadehouse.

It's the perfect place to escape, unwind, relax, refresh your mind and body, re-discover yourself away from life’s pressures.

The daytime air is full of birdsong ~ Lorikeets, Pittas, Wompoo doves. The night time comes alive with choruses of cigadas, frogs, owls, scrub fowl, cat-birds. A clear night sky can be spectacular.

A paradise for naturalists & naturists, artists & photgraphers, Yamacutta is also a great base for touring, whilst a huge range of activities are within easy reach for those wanting more energetic pursuits.

South Mission Beach is just 6 minutes away. It is friendly, unsophisticated & undiscovered but with a simple charm ~ shops for everyday needs, boutiques, numerous relaxed cafés and restaurants. Its jewel is the 13 kilometres of near-deserted palm-fringed beach with stunning views to nearby Dunk, Bedarra and Hinchinbrook Islands.

Mission Beach is the closest mainland point to the Great Barrier Reef, one of the world's wonders. Don't miss taking a day trip to the Reef for snorkelling or Scuba-diving - (PADI qualified instructors on board.)

Accommodation
Yamacutta Lodge is unique . Modelled on the traditional timber "Pole Home", constructed using local and imported hardwoods like spotted Gum, Australian red Cedar and Tasmanian Oak, it incorporates modern elements too.

High ceilings and full height sliding glass doors to all rooms maximise the light and sense of space. Lots of large glassless timber louvres to the side and rear elevations give you the sense that you are really part of the Rainforest and maintain a through breeze.
Being arrow-shaped with an angled front elevation, rooms have greater privacy and it makes for interesting shapes. The internal scheme and furnishings echo the natural colours and textures of the rainforest with rich browns and subtle greys and greens. En-suite wetrooms have pebble floors and overhead "sunburst " showers ~ a reminder that the coast and reef are not far away. This is not pretentious ~ it simply makes for a calming atmosphere!..

"Yamacutta" means "beautiful reef - haven of peace".........this is what we have tried to create. Yamacutta is also the name of a nearby beautiful reef which happens to be in direct line with South Mission Beach and the property.

• Bedroom 1 ~ (King) with en-suite wetroom & dressing area
• Bedroom 2 ~ (Queen) with en-suite wetroom
• Bedroom 3 ~ (Queen) with en-suite wetroom
• Modern Kitchen with gas hob & oven, dishwasher, side-by-side fridge-freezer with ice-maker,microwave, juicer, smoothie-maker, etc.
• Open-plan central Living Room with servery/bar from kitchen. This opens fully to long
• Front verandah where there is a bar-b-cue and large dining table with seating for 8
• Back Verandah with small Laundry
• Office with broadband access if required
Features
• Polished hardwood floors throughout
• Bedrooms all have en-suite wetrooms with glass vanity basins, pebble shower floors & wc
• All rooms have direct verandah access
• Hand-carved Opium beds from Java
• Fans & timber louvres throughout keep the house cool ( no air-conditioning)

Rainforest Pool ~ ~ ~ ~ be soothed !
Nestling on the edge of the rainforest just a few paces from the house is an oasis of calm. In total privacy, you can strip away your worries, aches and pains.Sink into the warm water and reflect on the natural sights and sounds around you.
Here you can wake up to a swim before breakfast and plan your day .
Or sit in the pool with a drink and chat to friends or family as you catch the last of the sun's rays in the cool of the late afternoon. The thatched Balinese Shadehouse provides a cool breezy refuge to read the paper or enjoy a coffee. There is a shower, beach entry & underwater seating. The pool keeps at around 25 to 30°C but can be heated or cooled to suit.
Experience a swim at night under the stars!
Naturism/nudism is acceptable within the pool area if you are on your own.
Please use discretion and cover up in the presence of other clothed guests.

Grounds
The area around the house and pool is planted with a variety of flowering and scented shrubs, attracting butterflies and birds. You will find vanilla plant, poincianas, white ginger; also small native species such as bromeliads, cordylines, rhoeos and ferns. There are also smaller palms such as the Foxtail Palm, Christmas Palm, Bottle Palm and Licuala. Hard landscaping is with natural materials ~ rocks, rock walls, timber & gravel steps.Lower in the clearing you can wander through the tropical fruit orchard ~ according to season you may see Rambutans, Limes, Lemonades, Soursop,Starfruit, Pomelos and others.
Remember that you share the garden with the rainforest wildlife ~ there are no fences (except around the pool) so wildlife is free to wander in and out. If you're feeling adventurous, you can delve into the edge of the cool, dark rainforest yourself.... we plan to make some short walking tracks soon.
As well as the obvious vines and trees, look closely and you may find a fascinating array of fungi, green ants, scrub fowl, spiders, goannas.. the list is endless.
Wildlife
Many Australians have never seen a cassowary. A stay at Yamacutta is almost certain to put you ahead of the crowd! Some days, we have 5 or 6 birds passing through the garden, often close to the house and pool. Once in the rainforest they are harder to spot, despite their bright blue and red colouring.
The extraordinary Southern Cassowary is an endagered species with estimates of around only 1500 remaining. It is normally a solitary bird. It lives for up to 50 years and weighs 60 or 70 Kg.. The male incubates the eggs and rears the chicks until they are about a year old. A cassowary egg weighs over 500gms.
The 3 horny toes on its strong legs leave unmistakeable tracks. The sharp nails on its inner toes can easily rip flesh .
36 % of Australia's mammal species can be found in the Wet Tropics region...
also 50% of the birds
23% of the reptiles
27% of the frogs
37% of the freshwater fish
60% of the butterfly species
65% of the ferns
21% of the cycad species
37% of the conifer species
30% of the orchid species ...and the richest insect fauna of any area of the country.
South Mission Beach ~
one of the world's undiscovered tropical gems just 6 minutes from Yamacutta.
Over 13 Kilometres of pristine sandy palm-fringed beach link North Mission Beach, Wongaling and South Mission Beach.
Be spellbound ~ watch the early morning sunrise from behind Dunk Island (just 4Km offshore) Enjoy a latté at one of the pavement cafés in North Mission.
Life here is uncomplicated and relaxed. If this is your first visit to North Queensland (and it won't be your last!) you will find the locals exceptionally warm and genuinely friendly. Mission Beach is equipped with a small supermarket, chemist, post office, butcher, patisserie, hairdresser, office supplies, clothes boutiques, bottle shop (off-licence), art gallery, health food store and internet café as well as great restaurants offering aussie, chinese, indian and international styles.
Call in at the Mission Beach Wet Tropics Visitor Information Centre and the adjoining Environment Centre (C4) which houses excellent rainforest and cassowary displays and a rainforest plant nursery.
The beach is a great place to stretch your eyes, your mind and of course your legs.
With such an expanse of open space, it is never remotely crowded.
More often than not you will walk for 10 or 20 minutes without passing anyone! The tropical temperatures mean that you can enjoy the beach throughout the year.
• From April to October, the warm sea is heaven for swimming and watersports.
• From November to April the Yamacutta Rainforest Lagoon Pool is the place for swimming.
(From November to April you can't swim in the sea due to the presence of deadly Box Jelly Fish ~ unless you choose to swim in the special stinger net enclosure & wear a protective stinger suit. Take no chances.. you are unlikely to survive the venomous sting without immediate treatment.)
For a little more sophistication visit "The Horizon", in a spectacular location on a hill above South Mission Beach overlooking Dunk and Bedarra Islands.
Combine a light lunch and a swim, or enjoy great evening dining on the terrace restaurant.
Activities – make the most of your stay!
You may choose to spend your whole stay just unwinding at Yamacutta - and why not? It's a difficult place to leave! But to make the most of a first visit, there is a host of exciting activities available, all within easy reach ...Make your holiday just what you want it to be! ...this is not an exhaustive list, just a few ideas to whet your appetite!
Reef Trips to the nearby Great Barrier Reef for world-renowned Snorkelling and Scuba-Diving.Boats leave from Mission Beach for day trips. PADI Instructors aboard. Lunch & equipment provided.
Rainforest Walks The area around Mission Beach provides the ideal opportunity to experience the remarkable wet tropical rainforest.You can undertake your own walk on nearby rainforest trails, or, enjoy a guided tour with an experienced tour guide.
Golf nearest courses : 9 hole Dunk Island Resort(see photo)
9 hole El Arish (20 mins)
18 hole Innisfail (35 mins)
The Dunk Island Golf Course is situated on freehold land surrounded by both National and Marine Parks. As such the Course has been constructed and is being maintained in the most environmentally sensitive manner to ensure the protection of surrounding ecosystems.
Fishing Charters Tropical North Queensland is renowned for having some of the most scenic yet diverse and productive fishing locations on the planet. From pristine mountain streams to isolated reefs miles from anywhere, the environments are as diverse as the fish that live in them.
Island Sportfishing - Fish around Dunk and Bedarra Islands for inshore reef and pelagic species.Target species: Coral Trout Red Emperor Queenfish Golden Trevally Spanish Mackerel All reef species
Game Fishing - on the outside of the Great Barrier Reef.
Target species: Black Marlin Blue Marlin Pacific Sailfish Wahoo Dorado Northern Bluefin & Yellowfin Tuna Spanish Mackerel Giant Trevally

Rental Policies

Strictly no smoking anywhere inside or outside at the property.
Not suitable for children under 12yrs.
Maximum occupancy is strictly 2 per room rented.

Arrival Times

from 3pm depart 10am

Amenities

• Phone
• Radio
• Washer and Dryer
• DVD Player
• Fishing Near By
• Stove
• TV Satellite
• Hi-Speed Internet
• King bed
• Queen Bed
• Pool

Rental Rates

Additional Rate and Deposit Information

Prices based on rental of whole property max 6 persons.
Bed & Breakfast also available - please enquire. Room rates $AUD150 - 240/nt.
Minimum stay B&B-2nts.; Rental 1wk.