With a stay at this vacation home in Darwin (Howard Springs), you'll be 10 minutes by car from Howard Springs Nature Park. .This vacation home is 19.5 mi (31.4 km) from Mindil Beach and 19.6 mi (31.6 km) from Darwin Waterfront.
Howard Springs Nature Park - 12 min drive - 13.5 km
The Esplanade - 29 min drive - 36.7 km
Mindil Beach - 29 min drive - 36.4 km
Darwin Waterfront - 30 min drive - 37.1 km
Cullen Bay Marina - 32 min drive - 37.8 km
Getting around
East Arm Darwin Station - 21 min drive
Darwin International Airport (DRW) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Howard Springs Tavern - 8 min drive
Guzman Y Gomez - 10 min drive
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Hungry Jack's - 11 min drive
Humpty Dumpty Cafe - 11 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Howard Springs Tropical Getaway
A private 5 acre rural property set amongst established tropical gardens, only a short 20 minutes to Darwin CBD and Mindil Beach, with a 5 minute drive to the local shopping precinct of Coolalinga. A central location for all the must see tourist locations for your Top End trip. Explore the waterholes of Litchfield NP or head to Dundee Beach for a fishing trip. Kakadu NP is within easy reach. Relax and enjoy the native wildlife on the property while having a BBQ or cooling off in the pool. The house is located on a 5 acre rural block that is fully fenced and has an electric automatic gate. The house is air conditioned throughout with open plan living connected to a large outdoor veranda, which is fully covered and fly screened. An 8 seat outdoor dining table makes the veranda a perfect area for entertaining. The veranda opens onto a shaded fully fenced pool area. A separate covered BBQ area is also accessible from the veranda.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access.
Property manager
Mireille
Languages
English
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Outdoor pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
Smart TV
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Porch/lanai
Terrace
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Computer monitor
Desk
Desk chair
Printer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Pool safety gate incorporated in lockable door.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Howard Springs Tropical Getaway Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Ursula Simone B.
19 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great central place to stay for a family wedding.
Ursula Simone B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
25 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay
We had a great stay at this property! A beautiful big house with more than enough room for everyone. The host Mireille was so helpful and easy to communicate with. We all really enjoyed our time here, definitely recommend