Firefly Nature Escape is a private Daintree Rainforest holiday house set on 2.15 hectares at the base of Thornton Peak. Elevated to capture cooling breezes and rainforest views, the property provides a peaceful and private retreat surrounded by nature. The architect-designed pole home is open plan, with enclosed bathroom amenities for comfort and privacy. Glass skylights bring natural light into the space, while tri-fold doors open onto a generous wrap-around deck, doubling your living area. The house features a queen-size bed and single bed, accommodating a maximum of 3 guests.
As an off-grid property located in the Daintree Rainforest Firefly operates with a focus on sustainability, rain water is collected and our electricity is solar. Please refer to our Terms page for more information regarding your stay. Guests travelling from Cairns or Port Douglas will need to cross the Daintree River via ferry, which operates daily from 6am to midnight. For more information, please contact Sofia on 0401 255 576 or stay@fireflyescape.com.au
A peaceful and private stay designed for comfort. Air conditioning operates on a timer, and the property is managed to respect the surrounding rainforest environment. Please respect the local wildlife.
Firefly Nature Escape has premium bamboo towels and bedding. It’s stocked with bathroom and kitchen staples and essentials, including organic tea, coffee and milk, body wash, shampoo and hand soap.
Stay immersed in a living rainforest environment when you choose Firefly Nature Escape. You may encounter geckos, frogs, birds and cassowaries, with the forest coming alive at dusk with insects and fireflies.
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