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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
NZ$82
avg per night

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Howard Springs, NT
  • Howard Springs Nature Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Mindil Beach
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Darwin Waterfront
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Darwin, NT (DRW-Darwin Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
The current price is NZ$82
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About the area

Darwin

Howard Springs, a neighbourhood in Darwin, is home to this guesthouse. Casuarina Square and Parap Village Markets are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Darwin Waterfront and Mindil Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Hidden Valley Raceway or TIO Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Howard Springs Nature Park - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • The Esplanade - 26 min drive - 31.0 km
  • Mindil Beach - 27 min drive - 30.8 km
  • Darwin Waterfront - 27 min drive - 31.4 km
  • Cullen Bay Marina - 30 min drive - 32.2 km

Getting around

  • East Arm Darwin Station - 20 min drive
  • Darwin International Airport (DRW) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Howard Springs Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Guzman Y Gomez - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Spring Homestead; a tropical oasis.

We’re far enough out of the city to get the real feel of Darwin and it's surrounds but close to all the amenities you’ll need. Supermarkets, shopping malls, pubs, restaurants and a movie theatre are just minutes away but you can drink your coffee on the deck in the morning watching wallabies and listening to kookaburras.
If you’re a tourist visiting the Top End, we're just off the Stuart Highway, on the way to Litchfield National Park and the world famous Kakadu. The Jumping Crocodiles and the Territory Wildlife Park are nearby too.
For sleeping:
We have two lovely air conditioned bedrooms with queen size beds.
In the living area there is a very comfortable pull out double sofa bed.
A single bed and/or a porta cot are also available on request and can be set up in the main bedroom or in the living area depending on your requirements.

Property manager

Artemis Hopgood
Premier Host

Amenities

Pool
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Spring Homestead; a tropical oasis. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Spring Homestead; a tropical oasis. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spring Homestead; a tropical oasis. ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spring Homestead; a tropical oasis. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spring Homestead; a tropical oasis. located?

Located in Howard Springs, this guesthouse is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Howard Springs Nature Park and within 9 miles (15 km) of Howard Springs Hunting Reserve and Shoal Bay Coastal Reserve. Charles Darwin National Park and Holmes Jungle Nature Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Spring Homestead; a tropical oasis. Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gaylene H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Darwin city and nature

Great place to stay if you want to explore wildlife around Darwin. Hosts very accommodating. Deck area was a lovely place to start and end the day with coffee or a drink.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenton E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice rural property

Was a lovely property, nice and relaxing with lots of friendly animals to say hi too
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy country stay

Comfy quite and tidy. The owners are very loveley and have great communication. Would stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matt T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chillout

We had a lovely stay. The host was so nice. It suited our situation perfectly. Out of the city but still plenty of facilities around.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

Really enjoyed our weeks stay here. Lovely and relaxing and we enjoyed our bbqs on the patio watching the geese ducks and chickens. Accommodation was very spacious and provided a separate room for sleeping and bathroom. Kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed and more. A country feel but close enough for us to make a couple of day trips to enjoy Darwin.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Wendy A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Howard Springs

We were there for a week. I was excited to be out of the city for our stay. When we arrived it was not what we expected. 2 separate dwellings, one was bedrooms and bathroom and the other was kitchen, dining, lounge with a covered in verandah. The owners property is not far away. Was very disappointed with the pool. We presummed we had access to it, but the owners run a swim school from it most days and you dont always have access. We had some cockroaches in the cupboards and drawers and tiny ants on the benches and window sills. The pictures did not give you the proper idea of what the property was. Overall it was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birders: THE best place to stay near Darwin

What a wonderful place, and host family. (Artemis is the Mom and host.) We had two separate "cabins" - one that served as our sleeping area (with attached bathroom) and the other with kitchen/living room/TV...both had superb air con (and hot water A+). What a wonderful deal - book this place well ahead because it is worth it ESPECIALLY is planning on going to Fogg Dam for birds/wildlife (about a 30 minute drive otherwise at least an hour from Darwin city area). This accommodation is remote but a great shopping center 10-15min by car, and a wonderful Thai take out place about 5 min by car. We had great privacy - and learned much about the history of the area (Artemis grew up here). If possible visit her parents near Fogg Dam (they have Rainbow Pittas on their farm (a flower/fruit farm). Nearby Howard Springs Nature Park has Rainbow Pittas...but Fogg Dam was the best place to be. Barking Owl near the restaurant in the Botanical Gardens (calling during day); occasionally Rufous Owl and Southern Boobook seen on this property. Overall for value, ease of access, privacy - and kindness of host, this was one of our best stays in our two months traveling Queensland, NT and Sydney. Really great value - ignore negative comments - this place is worth it (we stayed 8 days). Check bird guide books for other local places to find birds...Darwin is worth at least one week...We were here in mid-July 2024 and had a great time. Thank You!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ehud T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Firstly the hosts are absolutely lovely, secondly the pool is a life saver in the heat.

We loved our stay. The hosts are lovely, the tropical garden divine, the pool a life saver and the price was fair. All was as described. I definitely plan to return. Big thank you from both of us 😊😁
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely beautiful

Quiet, beautiful gardens, great location near Howard springs, plenty of wildlife, possums, birds and geese. Friendly accommodating owners, very clean. Thankyou for a great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Interesting,quirky.

Different. Not quite what we expected but acceptable. The property description was vague but in the end we were comfortable. We are the sought of people that don't need to be in a flash CBD unit/hotel. For what we paid it was ideal.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Merilyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tropical oasis

What a great property and wonderful host. Loved that nothing was a bother and the quiet location meant the best sleep we both had in ages. Would not hesitate to revisit and highly recommend. The animals, the quiet and the huge bedrooms were fantastic.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jo-Ann H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A taste of the real territory

Just perfect for a self contained stay, in Darwin. Rural location, but all amenities close by. Easy drive to city attractions. The most beautiful property and the chickens, ducks etc are a great bonus. Property very well equipped. The host Artemis is so welcoming and super informative of all the property has to offer. Will definitely stay again Jo Hancock
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Luke S., Perth

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful experience

We had a wonderful experience staying here location was perfect for us as we didn’t mind not being in the hustle and bustle clean property air cons were amazing and some beautiful scenery to have a morning coffee over. Host was super friendly and helpful would definitely come back and stay again! Thanks so much see you next time.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Judy G.

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Not a house, 2 Dongas with a breeze way in between. Only a 2 seater couch for 4 people. Felt unco

Was expecting a house not 2 Dongas. Only a 2 seater couch for 4 people. Was not comfortable entering owners living area to get to pool.