Harvey House
If you have any questions that aren’t answered here, or if anything falls short of a 5-star experience, please reach out - we’re committed to making your stay exceptional.
Contacts
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If you need urgent help outside of business hours, please don’t hesitate to call or text our after hours number:
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Fire | Ambulance | Police
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RACQ
📞 13 19 05
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The Closest Late night Pharmacy is: Ramsay Pharmacy Cairns Medical Centre
156-160 Grafton St, Cairns City QLD 4870
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Starter-Pack
We provide a small starter-pack of essential supplies to help you settle in. These items are intended to last the first day or two, allowing you time to visit the local shops and stock up as needed.
Your stay also includes bed linen for each bed, along with bathroom towels. Each guest is provided with one bath towel and one pool towel, and two tea towels are available for use in the kitchen.
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✔ Tea
✔ Coffee
✔ Salt
✔ Pepper
✔ Olive oil
✔ Dish washing liquid
✔ All purpose cleaner
✔ Window Cleaner
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✔ Toilet paper (3 new rolls per toilet)
✔ Shampoo
✔ Conditioner
✔ Hand/body Wash
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✔ Laundry wash
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BEDROOMS
Bed linen is provided for each bed, and prepared for your stay.BATHROOMS
We provide one bath and one pool towel per guest.Each bathroom is supplied with a bath mat and hand towel.
KITCHEN
Two tea towels are provided for use during your stay.
A Note on Nature
The home is set in the tropics, surrounded by beautiful rainforest, gardens, and wildlife, which is all part of the magic here. While the house is professionally cleaned and regularly treated for pests, you may still occasionally see an ant, spider, native rainforest cockroach, or other small critter thats accidentally made its way inside. This is completely normal for Far North Queensland.
Most insects here are harmless and tend to keep to themselves, but we understand that’s not always comforting, especially if you're not used to Australian bugs! If something does appear there is bug spray under the kitchen sink.
Wildlife
🐦 Bush Stone-curlew | Common to see and hear at night. A nocturnal ground-dwelling bird known for its haunting nighttime call (completely harmless). 🔗
🦃 Australian Brush-turkey (Bush Turkey) | Common to see during the day. Often seen walking around during the day and scratching in the garden. Totally harmless and very common in this region. 🔗
🦘 Agile Wallaby | Rare to see. May appear at at dawn and dusk. They’re shy and gentle. 🔗
🐾 Common Brushtail Possum | Rare to see. A night-time visitor in trees or roofs. They’re curious but avoid people. 🔗
🦎 Northern House Gecko | Common to see. Tiny, harmless geckos that eat insects — a helpful indoor companion! 🔗
🐸 Green Tree Frog | Rare to see. Beloved in the tropics — completely harmless and often seen on windows or walls after rain. 🔗
🐭 Fawn-footed Melomys (Native Mouse) | Rare to see. A small, shy native rodent found in rainforest areas — very different from city mice, and a very important part of the ecosystem.🔗
Local Guide
Coffee Close By
Folly
🔗 https://www.follycairns.com/
Oliver Brown Redlynch
🔗 https://www.oliverbrown.com.au/
Redz Cafe
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/p/Redz-Cafe-Redlynch-Shopping-Centre-100063586178662/
Getting Around
Redlynch is best explored by car.
Cairns CBD — 15–20 minutes
Airport — 20 minutes
Northern Beaches — 25–35 minutes
If you’re planning to explore beyond the city or head into the tablelands, having a car will make everything easier.
Nature Close By
Crystal Cascades
🔗https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/crystal-cascades
Clear water, shaded, perfect for a slow morning.
Barron Gorge National Park
Restaurants Worth the Short Drive
Nu Nu Restaurant
Gorilla
🔗 https://www.gorillaedgehill.com.au/
Everyday Lover
🔗 https://www.everydaylover.com.au/
All within 15–25 minutes.
Groceries & Essentials
Redlynch Central Shopping Centre
🔗 https://maps.google.com/?q=Redlynch+Central+Shopping+Centre+20+Larsen+Rd+Redlynch+QLD
20 Larsen Rd, Redlynch QLD 4870
Supermarket, pharmacy, and everyday essentials, all in one place.
Takeaway & Easy Nights
Uber Eats is availabe in the area, and there are a selction of local takeaway restuarants in the village nearby.
Scotsman's Fish & Chips
🔗 https://maps.google.com/?q=Shop+18+15+Larsen+Rd+Redlynch+QLD
Mai Thai Redlynch
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/MAI-THAI-Redlynch-108707847932305
Slow Monday Tip ~ Start early, before the heat builds. Pick up a coffee locally, then head to Crystal Cascades. Stay longer than you planned.
This home operates on a septic system, so a little extra care helps keep everything running smoothly during your stay.
✔ Please do:
Use water thoughtfully.
Try to space out showers and laundry where possible.
Use standard, gentle cleaning products made available.
Report any leaks or plumbing issues to us as soon as possible.
✘ Please don’t:
Flush anything other than toilet paper (no wipes, nappies, sanitary products, or similar items).
Pour oils, fats, or food scraps down the sink.
Use harsh chemicals such as bleach or drain cleaners.
⚠ If you notice any issues please let us know straight away if you experience slow drains, unusual smells, or gurgling sounds.
Septic System Care
Kitchen Appliances
Coffee Machine Instructions
Turn the machine on at the power switch on the wall.
Open and close the top (where the pod goes) to activate it. A green light will start flashing.
Wait until the green light stops flashing. This means the machine is ready.
Choose your coffee size using the buttons: small, medium, or large. The selected size will show with a green light.
Place your cup under the spout. Adjust the cup stand or remove it if needed.
Check there is enough water in the reservoir at the back. Refill if needed.
Insert a coffee pod into the top and close the lid.
Press your selected size button to start brewing.
Extras:
Coffee pods, tea, and UHT milk are all located in the drawer underneath the machine.
Filtered Water Tap
This home is equipped with a Zip tap, it provides chilled filtered water as well as standard hot and cold tap water. You’ll find it in the butler’s pantry.
The right-hand side operates as a normal tap. The left-hand side dispenses chilled filtered water, simply tap/press the top button and when the light is blue it is activated, then pull the leaver towards yourself.
Air Conditioning
In the tropics, setting the unit below 23°C can cause condensation and humidity, which can trigger smoke alarms, and put strain on the units causing them to stop working. Please keep the air-conditioner temperature set at 23°C or higher.
If smoke alarms are activated or the unit stops working due to the air-conditioner being set below 23°C, a service fee may apply.
Laundry Appliances
Washing Machine Instructiuons
The machine has been pre-set for simple use.
Press Power On
The dial will light up on Everyday Wash (recommended setting)
Add laundry liquid to the detergent drawer, filling to the max line (this will auto-dose the correct amount)
Press Start/Play
That’s it, your wash will begin.
Optional: If you’d like to use fabric softener, please let us know and we can provide instructions.
BBQ
The Gas BBQ is plumbed into the main house gas so it has continuous fuel.
BBQ CLEANING
Please clean the BBQ after eacjh use. To do this quickly and easily, after you finish cooking, turn the BBQ to the highest heat and close the lid for about 5 minutes. This will burn off any remaining food and oil and makes it simple to scrape once the BBQ has cooled.
Rubbish
The wheelie bins are located in the garage.
Bin night is Tuesday
Please take the big wheelie bins to the road side ready for collection the following morning.
Here are a few instructions from the City Council to ensure the bin is collected:
✔ Position the bin before 6am on the day of collection
✔ Place the bin on the footpath next to the kerb, handle towards the house
✔ Ensure waste and recycling bins are placed at least 50cm apart
✔ Do not overfill bins, the lid must close fully
✔ Do not overload the bin (maximum weight is 70 kilograms)
✔ Do hazardous waste (flares, batteries, gas bottles)
Waste bins are for general household waste only and recyclable packaging waste must be placed in the yellow lid recycling bin. Please make sure to keep out hot ash, chemicals and solvents, syringes and needles from all bins.
If you have concerns that there is too much rubbish and it may not be collected, please contact your host so they can assist you.
MID-STAY CLEANING:
Mid-stay cleans and linen changes are available upon request for an additional fee. Please contact us if you require this service.
Extra Services
Check-Out
Your check-out time is 10:00AM
You’re on holiday, so please leave stripping beds, washing linen, and cleaning floors to us — we’ve got you covered. We’d simply appreciate it if you could attend to the following.
If anything was broken, misplaced, or needs attention, please let us know - we’re here to help.
✔️ Wash dishes
✔️ Remove food from the fridge
✔️ Take the rubbish out to the big bins
✔️ Return any moved furniture or items to their original place
✔️ Switch off lights and air-cons (fans can stay on low)
✔️ Lock all windows and doors
✔️ Close the front door behind you. Ensure it is locked before leaving.
We love it when we’re able to offer late check-outs, but we can never guarantee it in advance. If you’d like to leave later than 10am, the best option is to book the night after so you can check out as late as you like. Otherwise, send us a message the day before check-out and we’ll let you know whats possible then.