About this property

Spacious Accommodations: Cloud 9 in Daintree offers a spacious holiday home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Guests enjoy a sun terrace, lush garden, and an open-air bath. Exceptional Facilities: The property features a tennis court, outdoor seating area, and free on-site private parking. Additional amenities include a washing machine, balcony, and a fully equipped kitchen. Prime Location: Located 66 mi from Cairns Airport, Cloud 9 is near Mossman Gorge (21 mi) and Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary (30 mi). Guests appreciate the scenic views and the attentive host.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
Bedroom 3
1 full bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Wendi
    United States United States
    Gerald was an excellent host and assisted us in our itineraries for the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation. He knows the community well as hes been hosting for 25 years. If there was something we needed that was not already in the home, he...
  • Paul
    New Zealand New Zealand
    It is ideally situated to enjoy the Daintree Forest: only 5 minutes drive to Daintree Village and all the cruises and forest walks centred there ( and don’t forget the pub), and about 20 minutes drive to the Daintree Ferry and the Cape Tribulation...
  • Hastings
    Australia Australia
    Unique house in an extraordinary location with a host who is virtually on-call.
  • Elise
    Australia Australia
    The view and serenity from the deck and every room was incredible. Beautiful place, lovely accommodating host, and very relaxing.
  • Anthony
    Australia Australia
    Scenic comfortable and unique accommodation. A unique home built creatively by the host Gerald has breathtaking views of the Daintree river. Peace and serenity with spectacular views make Cloud 9 a place you'll always remember of QLD's Daintree...
  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We stayed at Cloud 9 because it offered a unique experience close to nature and we particularly loved the birdsong at dawn and dusk. Like the house (which he built), Gerald is a unique and interesting character with plenty of fascinating insights...
  • Mccaff
    Australia Australia
    Absolutely everything. Encourage everyone to experience Cloud 9.
  • Alfia
    Australia Australia
    I fell in love with the home and the location. Gerald was the perfect host. His itinerary was so good, and we enjoyed everything. I felt sad to leave as Gerald felt like part of my family. We will keep in touch. .
  • Ann
    Australia Australia
    Stunning, unique treetop location in the Daintree forest. Beautiful house with great facilities and the perfect host. Gerald is such a talented craftsman with superbly sculpted works of art. His knowledge of all the local wildlife together with...
  • Tp24
    Australia Australia
    Loved the deck with sweeping views over the Daintree valley and river, the trees, birdlife, and the outdoor bath. Gerald was a great host, and was helpful in recommending a great birdwatching river cruise. My partner really enjoyed doing a...

Hosted by Gerald Steen

9.2
Host Review Score
Gerald Steen
A luxury retreat set in fifteen acres of private rainforest, Cloud 9 takes you high above the Daintree Valley to experience the most spectacular views of any retreat in the area. With privacy assured, your nearest visible neighbors are kilometers away on the valley floor below. Savor this priceless combination of peace, privacy, nature, and freedom. Enjoy that long overdue sleep in or maybe rise early to experience the magnificent dawn chorus. You can relax on Cloud 9.
Originally from England, I trained as a tradesman working with the Cooper, Wheelwright, patternmaker, Carpenter, Joiner, Woodturner and French Polisher. On completion of my apprenticeship, my adventurous nature took control and having experienced many European countries, decided to look further afield and eventually emigrated to Australia. Cloud 9 is my home and a luxury private retreat catering to small groups, loving couples, ladies only getaway weekends and informal corporate gatherings. It's been a long and exciting journey since leaving British soil having visited literally dozens of countries observing diverse cultures, exotic fruits, local architecture, trade practices, fishing methods, survival technique and unfailing hospitality, I now consider myself capable of interesting discussion with guests from all points of the compass. I also welcome any opportunity to play tour guide in any part of Queensland, particularly the region around Daintree with its Barrier Reef, Rainforests, prolific birdlife, crocodiles, excellent fishing and unique botanical species. Life is never boring on Cloud 9.
We have only birds and lizards on our doorstep, no neighbors. Nearby are great fishing holes, the Great Barrier Reef for snorkeling or diving, Mossman Gorge for swimming and nature spotting, the Daintree National Park which is the oldest rainforest in the world, many tours, excellent cafes, restaurants and health spas. Welcome to our little piece of paradise.
Language spoken: English

Area info

House rules

Cloud 9 takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that children under 12 years of age cannot be accommodated at the property.

Guests are advised that 2WD vehicles are not appropriate for the 1312 ft climb to your exclusive and private retreat. An AWD or 4WD is necessary. Guests in 2WD vehicles can be transferred by the host.

Please inform Cloud 9 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

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