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 The Red Sparrow 2

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3 Grimshaw Street Parramatta Park, 4870 Cairns, Australia – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 64 reviews)

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9.6
Exceptional
64 reviews

The house was perfect for everything we needed. Clean, spacious and modern rooms. Big yard front & back - awesome for kids and/or pets. Across the road from the bus interchange and train station. Super helpful host. Will definitely stay there again.

John Australia

The place was great nice and clean and spacious, and location was really good too you can walk to majority of the things without having to get stuck in car traffic. Most of all it had a great homely feel especially when you bring your pet along it had everything you needed and great cleaning equipment I love the little herb garden on the side of the house an awesome pineapples growing along the fence. The owners are lovely an understanding people they've done a great job. Finding a place to stay with your beloved pet is usually hard to find but this is one page I would definitely go back to you again again.

Sacchi Australia

Where do I start? The place was perfect for our family very very clean with heaps of towels supplied as well as breakfast foods and sauces. The beds were awesome my husband appreciated not having a too soft mattress for his back and the linen supplied was beautiful and clean. The yard is well maintained with a nice wrap around undercover area. Though you are literally a 2 minute walk from cairns central and amongst homes it was very quiet and felt like we were all alone. The cutlery plates pots etc supplied are all in mint condition as is every thing on this home. It really felt like we were staying in luxury accomodation for a bargain. Also what I loved most was the check in and check out times making easier to arrive and get settled before planning your stay. I really can't recommend this gem enough do yourself a favour and stay here.

Martha Australia

Was an excellent stay. Very clean and comfortable and right near cairns central

Megan Australia

Loved this property. Family friendly, pet friendly, clean, awesome location and a lovely property.

Elenoa Australia

Excellent, clean comfortable accommodation. Perfect location as it was possible to walk to the CBD and wharf. Shopping center over the road.

Susan Australia

The Red Sparrow 2 was a fabulous stay - handy to the city centre, central station and convention centre; beautifully furnished with all homely needs; and very pet friendly. Thank you!

Amy Australia

The house is in an amazing location, so close to everything, there was complementary continental breakfast, bread, orange juice and milk waiting for us. The house was lovely and clean and inviting.

Helen Australia

It was very clean and convenient. Rhe property was very comfortable and close to everything.

Michelle Australia

We have been visiting Red Sparrow for a couple of years regularly and it is great for our little family. Pet friendly is important and fence and car park in property is excellent for us. Breakfast is excellent and very thoughtful. The hosts are just great.

Sophia Australia
9.6
Exceptional
64 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The house was perfect for everything we needed. Clean, spacious and modern rooms. Big yard front & back - awesome for kids and/or pets. Across the road from the bus interchange and train station.”
    John John Australia Australia
  • “The place was great nice and clean and spacious, and location was really good too you can walk to majority of the things without having to get stuck in car traffic.”
    Sacchi Sacchi Australia Australia
  • “Where do I start? The place was perfect for our family very very clean with heaps of towels supplied as well as breakfast foods and sauces.”
    Martha Martha Australia Australia
  • “Was an excellent stay. Very clean and comfortable and right near cairns central”
    Megan Megan Australia Australia
  • “Loved this property. Family friendly, pet friendly, clean, awesome location and a lovely property.”
    Elenoa Elenoa Australia Australia
  • “Excellent, clean comfortable accommodation. Perfect location as it was possible to walk to the CBD and wharf. Shopping center over the road.”
    Susan Susan Australia Australia
  • “The Red Sparrow 2 was a fabulous stay - handy to the city centre, central station and convention centre; beautifully furnished with all homely needs; and very pet friendly. Thank you!”
    Amy Amy Australia Australia
  • “The house is in an amazing location, so close to everything, there was complementary continental breakfast, bread, orange juice and milk waiting for us. The house was lovely and clean and inviting.”
    Helen Helen Australia Australia
  • “It was very clean and convenient. Rhe property was very comfortable and close to everything.”
    Michelle Michelle Australia Australia
  • “We have been visiting Red Sparrow for a couple of years regularly and it is great for our little family. Pet friendly is important and fence and car park in property is excellent for us.”
    Sophia Sophia Australia Australia

Categories:

  • Staff 9.8
  • Facilities 9.7
  • Cleanliness 9.9
  • Comfort 9.8
  • Value for money 9.6
  • Location 9.8
  • Free WiFi 9.5
High score for Cairns
689 ft²
Size
Kitchen
Garden
Pet friendly
Washing machine

This property is a 12-minute walk from the beach. Located in Cairns, within an 18-minute walk of Cairns Convention Center and half a mile of The Cairns Civic Theater, The Red Sparrow 2 offers accommodations with free WiFi, air conditioning, a shared lounge and a garden. This vacation home has free private parking and a shared kitchen.

The vacation home is located on the ground floor and is fitted with 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a microwave, a fridge, a washing machine, an oven and a stovetop. Towels and bed linen are offered.

The vacation home offers a continental or buffet breakfast.

A terrace is available on site and hiking can be enjoyed within close proximity of The Red Sparrow 2.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include The Center of Contemporary Arts, Cairns Regional Gallery and Cairns Central Shopping Centre. The nearest airport is Cairns Airport, 4.4 miles from The Red Sparrow 2.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

The Red Sparrow 2 has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Mar 2, 2020

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Free parking
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Pet friendly
Laundry

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Guest reviews

9.6
Exceptional · 64 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff 9.8
  • Facilities 9.7
  • Cleanliness 9.9
  • Comfort 9.8
  • Value for money 9.6
  • Location 9.8
  • Free WiFi 9.5
High score for Cairns

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  • John
    AustraliaAustralia
    “The house was perfect for everything we needed. Clean, spacious and modern rooms. Big yard front & back - awesome for kids and/or pets. Across the road from the bus interchange and train station. Super helpful host. Will definitely stay there...”
  • Sacchi
    AustraliaAustralia
    “The place was great nice and clean and spacious, and location was really good too you can walk to majority of the things without having to get stuck in car traffic. Most of all it had a great homely feel especially when you bring your pet along it...”
  • Martha
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Where do I start? The place was perfect for our family very very clean with heaps of towels supplied as well as breakfast foods and sauces. The beds were awesome my husband appreciated not having a too soft mattress for his back and the linen...”
  • Megan
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Was an excellent stay. Very clean and comfortable and right near cairns central”
  • Elenoa
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Loved this property. Family friendly, pet friendly, clean, awesome location and a lovely property.”
  • Susan
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Excellent, clean comfortable accommodation. Perfect location as it was possible to walk to the CBD and wharf. Shopping center over the road.”
  • Amy
    AustraliaAustralia
    “The Red Sparrow 2 was a fabulous stay - handy to the city centre, central station and convention centre; beautifully furnished with all homely needs; and very pet friendly. Thank you!”
  • Helen
    AustraliaAustralia
    “The house is in an amazing location, so close to everything, there was complementary continental breakfast, bread, orange juice and milk waiting for us. The house was lovely and clean and inviting.”
  • Michelle
    AustraliaAustralia
    “It was very clean and convenient. Rhe property was very comfortable and close to everything.”
  • Sophia
    AustraliaAustralia
    “We have been visiting Red Sparrow for a couple of years regularly and it is great for our little family. Pet friendly is important and fence and car park in property is excellent for us. Breakfast is excellent and very thoughtful. The hosts are...”
Property questions and answers
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  • We have a small sausage dog. Does this property allow pets inside, like to sleep on its own bed in the bathroom?
    Sorry about the delayed reply. We had to fly out of town on family business. But the answer to your question is absolutely YES.
    Answered on March 19, 2020
  • Hi we have a red cattle dog that is an inside dog. Is he welcome to stay at your accommodation? Thank you
    That fine, we have dogs at our place as well, so I know where you are coming from.
    Answered on November 3, 2021
  • Hi, we notice it says shared kitchen and shared lounge room. Just wanting to know if we book will we be the only ones at the house? Is the shared lounge and kitchen shared with other people who are not in our booking? Cheers.
    Yes, you will be the only ones in the house.
    Answered on March 23, 2021
  • The lounge, bathroom and gardens are for the 3 adult occupants only?
    This is rented as the complete house, so you can use what ever you want. One, two, three or four people.
    Answered on April 6, 2022
  • Looking for accommodation for 1 night only for one of our Managers with 2 dogs.....you have a min of 2 nights. Is there any movement on this happy to pay slightly more for the 1 night. It would be for the 11th December. Kind regards Susan
    Susan, that should be no problem. The fee for the night would be $250.00.
    Answered on September 28, 2021

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Hosted by Colin & Christine

9.8
Host Review Score
Colin & Christine
Our place is just across the road from all that Cairns City has to offer. We have private fully air conditioned accommodation for up to 4 adults in a non smoking environment, and you can even bring your pets. Onsite parking for your vehicle, and on road parking for your boat or caravan/camper. You can walk into town to the restaurants and bars, and it it only a stroll to get back home. We have just finished renovating this place, so it is in excellent condition with quality large queen size beds, a fully serviced kitchen, and a very comfortable lounge to relax in front of the large flat screen TV.
Christine and I are still working part time, but we are very active. We have a small boat that we take out around the estuaries and marina for an afternoon cruise. We constantly are going away on trips, and love to enjoy what Cairns has to offer in the way of entertainment and hospitality. We always make the effort to greet our guests, and try to help out with local information and are on call for any problems that may arise. Nothing is a problem to us, so just ask, and we will do our best to help out.
The neighborhood is fairly quiet, but we do have quite a few accommodation places in the area. As you can imagine, when on holidays people like to enjoy them selves, but on the whole, it is a quiet street. We know nearly everyone in our street, as we have lived in the street for over 25 years now. All good people, and some very good friends. You will enjoy sitting out the front watching the world go by at the leasurely pace that Queensland has to offer.
Language spoken: English
Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Cairns Central Shopping Centre
    0.2 miles
  • The Cairns Civic Theater
    0.3 miles
  • Rusty's Markets
    0.3 miles
  • Cairns Electorate Office
    0.3 miles
  • Barlow Park
    0.4 miles
  • Cairns Regional Council
    0.4 miles
  • Cairns Showgrounds
    0.4 miles
  • Cairns Family Court
    0.4 miles
  • Cairns Magistrates Court
    0.4 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Main Resturant Area- Italian, Greek, etc
    0.4 miles
  • Cafe/Bar The Jack Hotel
    0.4 miles
Top attractions
  • Cairns Regional Gallery
    0.6 miles
  • The Center of Contemporary Arts
    0.6 miles
  • Cairns Rainforest Dome
    0.7 miles
  • Cairns Base Hospital
    0.9 miles
  • Cairns Flecker Botanic Gardens
    2.2 miles
  • Skyway Rainforest Cableway
    7.3 miles
  • Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
    7.5 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Ocean/Sea Cairns Inlet
    0.6 miles
  • Mountain Mt. Whitfield Conservation Park
    0.7 miles
  • Lake https://www.cairnsinfo.com/info/things-to-do-in-cairns/
    0.1 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Holloways Beach
    6 miles
Public transit
  • Train Cairns Station
    0.1 miles
Closest Airports
  • Cairns Airport
    3.5 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of The Red Sparrow 2

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Free parking
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Pet friendly
Laundry
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Parking garage
  • Secure parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
Freedom to eat when you want
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
Space for everyone to be together
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
Fun for everyone under one roof
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Laptop safe
  • Radio
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Room Amenities
Extra comfort
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
Sit back and relax
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Common Areas
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Water park Off-site Additional charge
  • Horseback riding Off-site Additional charge
  • Diving Off-site Additional charge
  • Hiking Off-site
  • Canoeing Off-site Additional charge
  • Fishing Off-site Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
  • Tennis court Off-site Additional charge
Outdoor & View
Enjoy the view
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
Building Characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
  • Detached
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
Languages Spoken
  • English
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House rules The Red Sparrow 2 takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

No cribs or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print

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

Please inform The Red Sparrow 2 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.

FAQs about The Red Sparrow 2

  • Check-in at The Red Sparrow 2 is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • The Red Sparrow 2 can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The Red Sparrow 2 offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Diving
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Water park
    • Horseback riding

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Red Sparrow 2 on this page.

  • Guests staying at The Red Sparrow 2 can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Red Sparrow 2 by:

    • Taxi 10min

  • The prices at The Red Sparrow 2 may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Red Sparrow 2 has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The Red Sparrow 2 is 1,950 feet from the center of Cairns.

  • The nearest beach is 0.6 miles from The Red Sparrow 2.

  • Yes, The Red Sparrow 2 is popular with guests booking family stays.