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A rainforest paradise with eight luxury self-contained villas nestled in nature, two with private plunge pools and two with private magnesium pools. Relax, unwind, and curl up by a crackling log fire while immersed in nature. Enjoy life’s luxuries with beautiful furnishings and kings-sized beds. Only 5 minutes from Montville’s galleries, boutiques, fine dining, cafes, wineries and chocolate shops or hike through national parks with waterfalls, and swimming holes. Perfectly positioned to explore to Sunshine Coast, 90 minutes from Brisbane, and 45 minutes to Noosa. We are an award winning property - taking out number 1 for TripAdvisor's Travellers Choice Award for the most romantic hotel IN THE WORLD - 2021. We were also the winner of the Sunshine Coast Small Accommodation 2021, the winner of The Queensland Tourism Awards Hosted Accommodation 2021 and the winner of the Australian Tourism Awards Hosted Accommodation 2021.
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Nestled amidst stunning scenery, Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat offers a serene and romantic atmosphere, with guests often praising its tranquility and meticulous details. The retreat's amenities, including luxurious in-room features and generous breakfast hampers, receive consistent accolades for adding value. While the rooms provide comfort and luxury, some concerns have been raised about ventilation.
The location is celebrated for its privacy and proximity to local attractions. Service at the retreat is noteworthy, with personalized touches and immaculate cleanliness being hallmarks of the guest experience.
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Serene
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Comfortable
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Reasonable
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Immaculate
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Attentive
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Firstly, of course the setting is amazing, and we were lucky to have a King Parrot fly down onto our balcony while we were eating breakfast one morning. There are plenty of birds and wildlife but not always easy to capture on camera.
The attention to detail and comfort of the accommodation is exceptional. The bed and pillows are so comfy. We loved the breakfast hamper which included fresh fruit, bread, butter, jams, eggs, with bacon and yogurts in the fridge (although we didn’t cook). The fresh croissants each morning were delicious. Of course, various teas, coffee, milk and biscuits. A couple of special chocolates which were delicious.
They offer a dine in your villa option, (meals and drinks) and although we didn’t use this, we felt there was a good choice and not over priced.
There’s so much to see and do in the area especially if you like walking. As well as some of the shorter walks we visited Montville, a picturesque artisan village and Maleney, with it’s bustling high street and beautiful views. Id also recommend the short trip to Gardeners Falls as you pass this in the way in or out, it’s nice spot for a picnic on a hot day. We only had a 2 night stay but could have stayed longer and explored a lot more.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Ali Khan, Owner at Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat
Responded 8 Mar 2024
Dear973elainee, Wow! It was such a delight to read your words above about your stay at Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat. We can't thank you enough for taking the time to detail your experience. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay and that you enjoyed a visit from the beautiful King Parrots - they are a delight! There is a lot to do in this beautiful region - perhaps we can entice you back for another stay to get some more exploring done! It means the world to us that you found your accommodation exceptional. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We hope to host you again in the future. Best wishes, Ali and Xochi
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My surprise birthday weekend away was absolutely amazing. The retreat is so quiet and peaceful, you wouldn’t know there were any other guests or cabins. The hammock on the sunny balcony was so relaxing with birds dropping by to feed from the bird feeders. Inside, the cabins are beautiful, fresh flowers on the table, chocolates and bottled water by the super comfortable king bed and the bathroom has everything you need. The spa bath in the lounge near the wood fire is great. Kindling, fire lighters and cut wood provided. All you need is in the kitchen - a breakfast basket filled to the brim with quality foods, bacon and eggs in the fridge, a cheese platter and even Port and glasses to sip by the fire on a chilly night. A wonderful place for a romantic getaway - the hosts have thought of everything to make your weekend amazing💕 We will be back 👩❤️👨
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Date of stay: June 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Ali Khan, Owner at Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat
Responded 18 June 2021
Hi 715AnnieB- lovely to read how much you enjoyed your surprise birthday weekend . We work hard to make sure our guests have everything they need and are pleased you were able to relax and celebrate in our beautiful rainforest retreat. Hope to see you back again soon. Kind regards Ali and Xochi.
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My husband and I spent two indulgent nights at the Narrows Escape. We got a great deal through Luxury Escapes which included a few extras such as a complementary cheese platter, a BBQ dinner hamper and a bottle of sparkling wine. We stayed in the Butcherbird cabin which was in an elevated and private position amongst the rainforest. What struck us was the attention to detail - fresh roses and chilled sparkling wine awaited us as we arrived, as well as a generous breakfast hamper crammed with fresh baked bread, fresh farm eggs, an array of beautiful fresh fruit and in the fridge local bacon, Maleny milk and yoghurts and a delicious cheese platter from Maleny cheeses! Not to mention chocolates and choc chip biscuits, you're never going to go hungry at the Narrows Escape! Even thoughtful details like a bottle of white vinegar so you can poach your eggs to perfection at breakfast impressed us! The cabin itself is well equipped and comfortable, from a full kitchen with all the pots, pans, plates and kitchen gadgets you could ever need (along with a cute sized dishwasher!), dining area for two, lounge area with leather lounge with TV, comfy pillows and a throw to keep you warm. The bedroom has the most luxuriously comfortable bed we'd ever slept on! The bathroom has a spacious sunken spa bath with french windows that open onto the rainforest. Once we got used to having no window coverings we enjoyed using the bathroom! In the shower there are beautiful organic Mukti bath products which smell divine (and available for purchase too at reception). The hammock on the deck is so comfy, the Weber BBQ perfect for a BBQ dinner on the decks, and even mosquito repellant and coils are provided. There is a bird feeder off the deck which gorgeous King parrots and other birds go to feed (unfortunately we only realised the morning we left that there was a jar of birdseed to top up the feeder and attrack the birds!). The owners were very friendly and welcoming and I think they've done a fantastic job creating a luxurious, peaceful escape where you can enjoy being pampered in nature.
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Date of stay: November 2020
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Response from Ali Khan, Owner at Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat
Responded 17 June 2021
Hi 790helens- thank you for this warm and detailed response! We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us. We work very hard to provide an optimum guest experience so it's much appreciated when we read reviews like yours that detail all the things that you obviously enjoyed and that made your experience really special. We hope that you come and stay with us again. Kind regards- Ali and Xochi.
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This was my fourth stay at Narrows, but the first for my partner. I was so eager that he experienced the same magic I’ve always felt there, and Ali and Xochi absolutely delivered. The beautiful sound track was playing, there were fresh roses, and a complimentary cheese platter and port. The cottages have been renovated since I last stayed, and the updated kitchens feature everything we needed to self cater, right down to a dishwasher and convection oven.
The breakfast hamper that is supplied was plentiful and everything we could possibly need, right down to the locally produced milk and yogurt. The bbq pack we purchased was enough to feed us both so well, every little thing was thought of, right down to the selection of condiments and extra ice cream for the desserts.
We had a magical, relaxing stay, just what we needed to perk ourselves back up again. There’s something about falling asleep in the hammock to the sounds of the birds, or watching the raindrops fall against the skylight that is just so relaxing. Narrows used to be my happy place, now it’s our happy place. Thank you so much again for your wonderful hospitality. We can’t wait to come back.
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from narrowsescape, Owner at Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat
Responded 6 Mar 2020
Dear Guest, We are over the moon that you had such a wonderful time on your return to Narrows Escape and that you appreciate the upgrades that have occurred and all the little touches we include to make our guests stay special. It makes us incredibly happy to hear that Narrows Escape is your happy place!! We think it's pretty magical and the way you describe your experience is beautiful. We can't wait to welcome you back. Best regards, Ali and Xochi
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My partner and I had a weekend away at this little piece of heaven to celebrate his birthday. We stayed in the Whipbird Cottage and the attention to detail to create a relaxing and comfortable space to unwind, was fantastic. From the chockies on the pillows to the bathrobes to the beautiful and plentiful breakfast basket, only to be outdone by freshly baked croissants delivered warm to your cottage each morning. It was so quiet with the only noise to be heard being the sound of the brook near our cottage and the variety of bird life that call the rainforest their home. There is also a double spa, and a hammock on the verandah that was also used to relax and soak in the serenity. We also had a lunch booked at a local restaurant and we driven there and picked up by Xochi, one of the owners, as a complimentary service which was very much appreciated. We will definitely be going again. Thank you Ali and Xochi, you’re great hosts. Thank you for making our stay so easy and relaxing.
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Ali Khan, Owner at Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat
Responded 18 June 2021
Hi FrancescaK604- thanks for your warm response to your stay with us. We work hard to make sure our guests' time with us meets expectations- so it wonderful to read feedback like yours. Glad too that you managed to see a little of what the local area has to offer. Hope to see you again soon. Kind regards Xochi and Ali.
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With both kids at school camp, we took the opportunity to celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary at Narrows Escape. Whilst it may seem pricey, those with a keen eye will see the value in the food and amenities provided.
All local produce, quality tea, coffee and wine. Meats, cheeses and fruit were exceptional. Body products (soap, shampoo etc) weren’t cheap and disposable. You are treated to high end delicious smelling products.
BBQ pack and ready made dinners were fantastic and the freshly made croissants were flakey and delicious. Food served in a sustainable way using baskets, jars, cloth bags and containers. These touches are what you’re paying for. In addition to the seclusion and being only one of a handful of other couples staying onsite.
Cabin is comfortable without being state of the art but part of the charm comes from feeling like a log cabin in the middle of the woods. Artisan chocolates on the bed were delicious and loved the little hand made ANZAC biscuit also.
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Xochi Lindholm, Owner at Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat
Responded 13 Oct 2021
Dear 939pet, We are so happy that the stars aligned for your stay at Narrows Escape! It is so important to take the time out to celebrate those special milestones and we are glad that you found our amenities and service were worth the little extra spend. We are advanced eco-certified and we are thrilled that you notice the care we take in reducing single-serve plastics and managing our products in a sustainable way. We have a very big sustainability focus and we believe the care we have taken to find quality local bath products and local produce make the stay even more special by connecting you to the fabulous products in the sunshine coast region. Thank you for sharing your experience at Narrows Escape and we hope you find another special occasion to celebrate with us. Besh wishes, Ali and Xochi
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We stayed in the Rosella cottage for three nights in July and thoroughly recommend it for a quiet getaway. Our cottage was spotlessly clean and provided a lot of thoughtful extras that others don't. The welcome cheese platter and chilled wine was a lovely ending to a stressful escape from the Brisbane traffic. The fire kept our cottage lovely and warm and the spa bath with a window to the garden was very relaxing. We spent hours sitting on the private verandah watching the birds, cooking our food on the bbq and relaxing. There is no need to go anywhere if you don't want to. Ali and Xochi are amazing hosts, very friendly and obliging and yet unobtrusive. Xochi makes the most divine croissants I have ever eaten. If you don't like croissants I suggest you try these, they are too die for! Xochi delivered them, freshly baked, to our room every morning and we did not see him deliver them once. The smell when you open the bag is the best! The breakfast hamper was substantial and we ate from it for the three days we were there. The hamper and fridge were stocked with beautiful local produce, no long life milk in a little carton here! The fridge contained some beautiful wines (the rose' was lovely) and beer from Brouhaha Brewery in Maleny. The beer was also good so we bought a mixed carton from the brewery on the way home. If you want somewhere to relax and unwind, where the hosts manage to perfectly balance offering wonderful service and maintaining your privacy, this is the place. We thoroughly enjoyed everything about Narrows Escape and can't wait to go back. The hosts are helpful and friendly and offer that little bit extra to make your stay relaxing and enjoyable. Loved it!
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Date of stay: July 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Ali Khan, Owner at Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat
Responded 18 June 2021
Hi carolyn622015- thank you so much for your heartfelt response to your stay with us. We work hard to both anticipate and fulfilled guests' expectations so it is wonderful to know you appreciated our guest experience. Yes- that Brouhaha beer is a great local product. We are proud to showcase our local products. Hope to see you back again soon. Regards Xochi and Ali.
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What a wonderful location and base from which to explore a genuinely beautiful and easy going part of South East Qld ie The Sunshine Coast & Hinterland.
Our Pavillion "Wagtail", was nestled into a beautiful bush surrounding, rustic and unassuming from the outside but offering more than we could have hoped for inside with modern design layout and amenities, we wanted for nothing. The cleanliness, service and attention to detail was fantastic
Interaction with the local wildlife was much looked forward to as we put out daily the feed provided for a myriad of beautiful birds that came calling onto our deck.
The BBQ pack & Dinner Pack that formed part of our package made meal time simple and something to savour. "The Lamb on the Bone Curry" in particular was delicious".
Our Breakfast Hamper kept us well fed for the duration of our stay we with an excellent variety of local produce, fruit and cereals. The fresh delivery and prompt delivery of croissants every day wasn't hard to take either.
Our hosts were the most beautiful and welcoming of folk, polite and so helpful.
We'll be back again in the cooler months when we can stoke up the fire and nestle in with a nice glass of red and let the world go by a few more days....just superb and thoroughly enjoyable.
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Date of stay: November 2020
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Room Tip:All the Pavillions are nestled in beautiful forest surroundings - You couldn't get a bad one.
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Response from Ali Khan, Owner at Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat
Responded 17 June 2021
Hi Len S- thank you for that warm response to your stay with us. We are delighted that you obviously enjoyed your stay in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Wagtail is in a wonderful position- great that you got to feed and experience the beautiful parrots. They are so beautiful! We look forward to welcoming you back in the colder months so you can enjoy the winter aspect of Narrows. Kind regards- Xochi and Ali.
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We visited Narrows for one night and were greeted with a smile and genuine kindness. There was an amazing breakfast hamper in the room with fresh fruit, fresh bread and even bacon and fresh eggs in the fridge. The room was spotlessly clean and nestled in our own private patch of jungle. We loved listening to the sounds of all the wildlife in the air conditioned comfort of our room. It was a truly luxurious jungle experience that we would recommend to anyone looking to create a lasting memory. The warm freshly baked croissants hanging outside our door in the morning was also especially nice.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from narrowsescape, Owner at Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat
Responded 22 Jan 2020
Dear Guest, It always makes us so very happy to hear that our guests had a spectacular stay. Thank you so much for taking the time to write about your experience at Narrows Escape. It was an absolute pleasure to host you and we are thrilled that you have some special memories from our little slice of paradise. Happy onward travels. Best regards, Ali and Xochi
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We stayed here for four nights for our honeymoon and it was unforgettable. Private, tranquil, so relaxing and comfortable. Like others have said, the attention to the little details make a stay here incredible and I love how much they showcase the local area. The cabin contains everything you could possibly need with added little luxuries such as the fresh croissants, breakfast hamper and local chocolates. The bed is like a cloud, the toiletries in the bathroom smell amazing (so much I had to buy a bottle!), the service is lovely and we just did not want to leave! We will definitely be back :)
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Ali Khan, Owner at Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat
Responded 18 June 2021
Hi 709francescam- we are delighted that you enjoyed your Honeymoon Heaven stay. We work hard to make sure everything meets our guests' expectations, so it's great to hear that this special time in your life didn't disappoint. Also pleased that you managed to enjoy our beautiful local area. Hope to see you for your anniversary! Kind regards Ali and Xochi
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Hi Charlotte, we are specifically set up for adults, with tranquility, relaxation and romance being our hallmarks. However, we are happy to discuss your individual circumstances and may be able to accommodate you. Can you please contact us by email via our website at your convenience. Kind regards, Mark and Joanne.
While our retreat and most of our packages are aimed at couples (with romantic dinners, champagne and massages all available), we would be happy to discuss a suitable option for you. Our standard accommodation package includes a breakfast hamper packed with local produce as well as little extras such as a platter of local cheeses, chocolates and complimentary port. Please contact us directly and we can work out how we can help.
Kind regards,
Mark and Joanne (Owners)
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PRICE RANGE
AU$573 - AU$655 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
AustraliaQueenslandSunshine CoastMontville
NUMBER OF ROOMS
8
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