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The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast

3.0 star property
Cow Bay Colonial B&B with private beach

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Cabin | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Balcony
Romantic Cottage, Multiple Beds, Mountain View, Mountainside | Private kitchen | Oven, cookware/dishes/utensils
Standard Single Room, 1 Double Bed | Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (12)

  • Private beach
  • Beach towels
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities

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Cabin

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 226 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room, 1 Double Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 97 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Yard
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 129 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Cottage, Multiple Beds, Mountain View, Mountainside | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Romantic Cottage, Multiple Beds, Mountain View, Mountainside

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
22 Silkwood Road, Cow Bay, QLD, 4873

What's nearby

  • Baralba Corridor Nature Refuge - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Daintree Discovery Centre - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Jindalba Boardwalk - 9 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Daintree Rainforest - 13 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Thornton Beach - 16 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lync-Haven - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Crossroads Cafe - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Cape Trib Beach House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Daintree Wild Bed & Breakfast - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪On the Turps - ‬15 min drive

About this property

The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast

Situated by the ocean, The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast is a great choice for a stay in Cow Bay. Freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and scuba diving. Other highlights at this Colonial bed & breakfast include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 5 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (6 years old and younger) not allowed

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast each morning 7 AM–9 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Archery
  • Private beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach towels

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1992
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Mosquito nets
  • Arcade/game room
  • Banquet hall
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Colonial architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Furnished balcony
  • Yard
  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Shampoo
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Oven
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Also known as

Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast
Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast Cow Bay
Epiphyte Cow Bay
The Epiphyte Bed And Breakfast Daintree Region/Cow Bay
The Epiphyte Bed Breakfast
The Epiphyte & Cow Bay
The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast Cow Bay
The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast
The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast Cow Bay

Frequently asked questions

Does The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as archery. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like an arcade, a picnic area, and a garden.
Does The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished balcony and a yard.
What's the area around The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast like?
The Epiphyte Bed & Breakfast is located a short 1-minute walk from Wet Tropics of Queensland.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Matt runs one of the coolest B&Bs in the world, and I say that with over 40 countries of travel experience. His story of building this wonderful place, his hospitality to share it with the world, and the natural beauty of the Daintree Rainforest surrounding it all makes for a thoroughly enjoyable jungle stay. The exotic fruit breakfasts and fun recommendations for things to do by Matt (for those who want more than just to luxuriate in his B&B) made the stay a very special experience for my wife and me.
Paul, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Boram, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is a wonderful place to stay for a visit to the Daintree area. Great host, great food, other great travelers with whom to visit. We will return!
Edward N., 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Tammy, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This place has beautiful surroundings and made me feel relaxed the moment walk-in. It is close to the Daintree Discovery Center and was a good base for exploring the Daintree and Cape Tribulation area. The host Matt knows everything in the area and made helpful itinerary suggestions. Would highly recommend this place.
Cherry, 3-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Matt’s place is unreal - beautifully nesteld within the daintree rainforest ! We stayed in the cottage just 50 m from the main house and absolutely loved it. Saw a cassowary walk through the property and enjoy the fruit trees. The breakfast is delicious with all the different fruits and we enjoyed spending time with Matt and his friends over a glass of wine. Thank you so much for having us :) we will be back !
Mattis, 4-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Emily, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Micheal, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is a good place to stay to visit the Daintree Forest and Cape Tribulation. This part of Australia is off the grid and lightly populated. Being in the tropics,, it has a rainy season so be aware it can rain a lot during the Australian summer with few people visiting during that time. We had 3 days of sun so we were able to take advantage of the rainforest discover center and board walks without rain as well as empty beaches. Also be aware that this is crocoodile country so you can not go into the water at all except for two swimming holes in rivers.
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This place is the best place to be.
Amazing place- beautiful, peaceful, and surrounded by amazing rainforest scenery and sounds- best 5 days of my 30 day trip to Australia.
Paula, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place, had a great stay
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

James, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place to stay. Amazing hospitality. Breakfast of fresh tropical fruits from the orchard was a bonus. As was relaxing in a hammock at the end of a busy day. Highly recommend.
Richard, 2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

What a wonderful surprise this accommodation was - stunning setting and generous host with his time, knowledge of the area and making sure we were comfortable and had all that we needed. Highly recommend this place
Christine, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rick Van, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Unique Stay
Amazing location, comfortable accommodations and great host!
3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

If you want an authentic rain forest experience where you truly feel you are living in the jungle, this is your place. If you are okay with slighly rustic, off the grid, etc., you couldn't ask for a better experience. The owner, Matt, is incredibly knowledgeable about the Daintree area and the best ways to visit it.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is a unique property, in the rainforest. The area doesn’t have mains power so don’t expect aircon. There are plenty of fans though, and the shared areas of the house are open to the lovely tropical breezes. Bedrooms can either be open to the breeze or made as private as you choose. Matt prepares a very generous tropical fruit breakfast, and is friendly but professional and so knowledgable about the area. Good shower, great to be able to access kitchen facilities and lovely to have space to chat and hang out with other guests if you want to. No reflection on Matt or the property, but you need to expect that it can get very hot and humid here. After all, it’s the Wet Tropics!
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Eco stay. Worth it.
It’s an amazing location and Matt the host is very friendly.
Clare, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

From Matthew who was an encyclopedia of knowledge to the beautiful setting where we were fortunate enough to see a cassowary, we could not have chosen a better place to experience the Daintree Rainforest. I can’t say enough about the hospitality and the efforts to ensure that the Epiphyte is in harmony with nature. Absolutely fantastic stay!
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay here was just lovely, Trish was very welcoming and explained everything there was to know avout the Daintree and thing to here and places to visit. It's a great place to go if you want to get off the grid and just enjoy nature and the lovely rainforest. We were upgraded on arrival to a room with a bed outside so we could really experience the wildlife. Breakfast was amazing too! A lovely selection of unusual fruit grown in their garden and homemade jams. Would definitely stay here again :)
Kasey, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful off the grid eco friendly B&B
My husband and I had a wonderful stay for 2 nights. We were upgraded to the superior room since we were the only guests and our hosts we amazingly friendly and informative on the area. The room/bathroom/porch were comfortable and we had everything we needed and was private. The fruits and jams for breakfast were great and they even packed a fruit plate for our early morning bird watching boat trip. It was convenient to the area we wanted to cover our few days in Daintree. The view and grounds were beautiful and quiet. Note they are very Eco-conscience (which is great)- conservative/responsible water and resource use which is also requested of guests.
2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Awesome place to relax
Wonderful place and so close to many hikes and activities in tbe Daintree. The hosts were amazing and super friendly...couldn’t ask for a better place to stay. HIGHLY recommended!
Michael, 2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

Down Home Stay
The hospitality was nice- always felt like a family meal sitting around the table with great people and beautiful views of the mountain in the middle of the rainforest. I was a little surprised there was no air conditioning on the property but appreciated the off grid , sustainability. If you’re wanting a more inner journey solitude experience you may want to book the private cottages as the rooms in the main house are close together with very thin walls and one can hear the activities in the kitchen/living areas. I had a good experience all in all.
Carey, 4-night trip
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