Mr & Mrs Smith

Crystal Creek Rainforest Retreat

Byron Bay, Australia

Perfect for a romantic getaway or honeymoon, these architecturally bespoke wood, glass and steel bungalows nestle under the verdant tree canopy by bubbling Crystal Creek. Self-cater in style or allow your hosts to arrange gourmet private dining. You're just an hour's drive from Byron Bay, but the air of seclusion is startling and your only noisy neighbour is likely to be the Red-eyed Tree Frog, a neon-green chatterbox which has become a rainforest mascot.

Need to know

• Rates information AU$415, Rainforest Canopy Bungalow; AU$445, Glass Terrace Bungalow; AU$575, Cedar Lodge, all a couple a night. Rates reduce for stays of three nights or more. Various packages and last-minute prices are also available – for details call Smith's Travel Team.
• Ideal for Couples craving the simple life, popping the question (ask about the 'Rainforest Proposal and Romantic Packages'), back-to-nature honeymoons.
• Sleeps 2-4
• Property style Contemporary bungalows and mini lodges which embrace the environment.
• Grounds Set amid 250 acres of subtropical rainforest bordered on three sides by a World Heritage nature reserve, the ultra-private bungalows are linked by a winding gravel path. Laze by the crystalline creek or stroll eight kilometres of lush forest walks.
• Minimum hire Two nights (three over public holidays and Christmas/New Year period; four over Easter).
• Children Crystal Creek Rainforest Retreat is a romantic couples-only resort, so kids aren't allowed. More...
• Booking process Book with Smith by email or call the Travel Team direct. If you book by phone within 14 days of arrival, you'll be entitled to a last-minute discount of AU$100 a night, excluding Saturday night, subject to availability. Smith deposit taken when you book.
• Also Pets are not allowed and smoking is only permitted outside.

Floor plan

• Bedrooms

  Cedar Lodge At nearly 200 square metres, this is the largest and most luxurious of the three bungalows. It is also the most private, set 300 metres from the nearest lodge. The bedroom has a king-size bed with a springy yet super-supportive mattress and floor-to-ceiling glass doors that lead onto the deck, where there are stunning views across the plunge pool to Mt Springbook, which rises above the rainforest canopy. The bedroom shares the double-sided fireplace with the living room. The marble ensuite bathroom has a shower and two-person spa bath with rainforest views. The flatscreen TV has a swivelling stand so you can watch movies from the deck or from under the duvet.

  The Glass Terrace Bungalow This secluded open-plan bungalow is on the side of a mossy hill. The bedroom has a king-size bed with ultra-modern, supportive mattress. The ensuite bathroom has a shower and two-person spa bath with rainforest views.

  Rainforest Canopy Bungalow Luxury rainforest cabin with sunken spa bath and fireplace. The split-level design incorporates a high, curved ceiling, which sweeps across the whole building, and vast windows. All bathrooms have walk-in showers, large sunken spa baths and floor-to-ceiling-windows overlooking the rainforest. The bedroom is on the mezzanine level and has a king-size bed and ensuite with double spa bath.

• Kitchen

  The well equipped kitchens come with full-size ovens with four gas rings, microwaves, marble work surfaces and plenty of utensils.

• Living room

  Living rooms are open-plan and have a cosy fireplace. These rooms lead onto a covered deck with barbecue, small table and lounge chairs.

• Dining room

  The open-plan dining areas sport Balinese-style wooden tables and two leather chairs.

• Poolside

  Cedar Lodge has a heated private plunge-pool set into the deck.

• Private parking

  There’s a covered central parking area. Guests and their luggage are transferred to the bungalows on golf buggies. Cedar Lodge has a driveway and covered parking for one car.

Also worth knowing

• Weddings This property is suitable for weddings. More...