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Reviews of Sharlynn by the River

Sharlynn by the River
11 Kidd Close, Malanda, QLD

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 25 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Warwick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is close enough to town if you need something and far enough away to enjoy relaxing with a glass of wine. After opening the door and stepping inside, it took our breath away with the presentation and all of the little extras that Pam and John had included. John is also a very good barista and sitting on their verandah having a chat over a cuppa was great. We'll be back. Thank you Pam and John for sharing your piece of paradise.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from John on 16 Apr 2023
Thanks Warwick for the excellent review and you are very welcome back anytime. Warm regards, Pam and John

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from john on 5 Dec 2022
Thank you Robert for the 10/10 rating. Much appreciated.Regards,John and Pam

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharelle

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from John on 17 Oct 2022
Thanks Sharelle for the 10/10 review and choosing to stay at Sharlynn. Safe travels from John and Pam

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 stars and 2 thumbs up!! Peaceful piece of paradise shared by excellent hosts. Most enjoyable and relaxing. The generous breakfast provisions of local gourmet produce was most appreciated. Central to all the area sights and activities. Totally recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from John on 15 Jun 2022
Was a pleasure to host you at Sharlynn and thank you for the great review. Travel safe.

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great location, friendly owner and well equipt
The cabin was very well equipt and the owner provided loads of local produce for our stay. Short stroll to the river and large garden to wonder around. Close to all attractions around the Atherton Tablelands area. We visited several lakes and waterfalls within 30 minutes driving distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from John on 15 Jun 2022
Thank you Alice and pleawsing to see all the family enjoying Sharlynn and the Atherton Tablelands. Look forward to welcoming you next time

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from John on 22 Mar 2022
Thank you Belinda for the 10 out of 10 rating. Look forward to welcoming you back to Sharlynn by the River next time. Regards, John and Pam

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hosts, fantastic cottage and fantastic location. Highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from John on 1 Nov 2021
Thank you Michael for choosing to celebrate your birthday at Sharlynn by the River and we are glad you enjoyed the experience. Look forward to welcoming you back next time you need a break. Regards, Pam and John

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A mastercraft built accommodation unit with your own private rear balcony lined with trees over- looking the river. This area and the garden are good for bird watching. The hosts are most hospitable and willing to advise on local sights. The accommodation is first class, with everything you need including a very well stocked kitchen with all your breakfast provisions supplied. Located just outside Malanda, it is central to the sights of the Atherton Tableland. Could not fault it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from John on 18 Aug 2021
Thank you for choosing to stay at Sharlynn by the River and for the great review. Hope all your birdwatching activities were very rewarding and look forward to seeing you again next time you are on the Atherton Tablelands. Wishing you safe travels from Pam and John.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained property with excellent communication from hosts. Fully stocked kitchen and breakfast amenities, including nice little “unexpected” touches (chocolates, large choice of jam spreads etc). Large bathroom and spa and all the conveniences included. 10mins drive to Yungaburra and nearby attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from John on 2 Mar 2021
Thank you for the great review and we are pleased you enjoyed your stay at Sharlynn. Travel safe and look forward to welcoming you again next time. Kind regards, Pam and John

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfection. The only thing I could say is maybe don't bring lot of food because the breakfast provisions could feed a small army.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from John on 9 Feb 2021
We are pleased you enjoyed your stay at Sharlynn and appreciated the catering for your breakfasts. Look forward to welcoming you again soon. Safe travels from Pam and John

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Response from John de Rooy on 2 Nov 2020
Thank you Marie for the 10/10 rating. Look forward to welcoming you at Sharlynn next time. Kind regards, Pam and John

10/10 Excellent

Ian&Helen, Magnetic Island

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A quick summary of Sharlynn: A cottage fitted out with everything you could need. And it overlooks a rainforest. And it’s very private. A river that crosses a mini waterfall to form a swimming pool. The chance to see platypus and tree kangaroos. Drinks on the deck at sunset listening to the chatter in the trees. A very generously stocked kitchen for breakfast. Five minutes to the lovely old town of Malanda. Ten minutes to Lake Eachem and on to quaint Yunginburra. Pam & John, extremely attentive but non-intrusive hosts. Just go, you’ll love it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
Response from John on 22 Jan 2020
Thanks Ian and Helen for the positive review and thank you even more for choosing Sharlynn by the River for your summer get-a-way. Lovely to meet you both and look forward to seeing you up here again in the future. Cheers from Pam, John and Charlie.

10/10 Excellent

Kim, Cairns

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was very special and the chalet was very private surrounded by a beautiful garden.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from John on 17 Apr 2019
Thank you for the positive review. Glad you were able to enjoy the peace, tranquility and privacy. Wish you well in your new venture. All the best from Pam and John

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot great view of the Johnson river. John & Pam are delightful and couldn't do enough to help with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from John on 8 Feb 2019
We are glad you enjoyed your time here at Sharlynn by the River. Look forward to greeting you again next time you need a break. Wishing you all the best from Pam and John

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Personalised stay in a beautiful setting
We had a brilliant time at Sharlynn by the River. We were welcomed by John and his dog Charlie when we first got their, and were given a tour of the cabin and surrounding area. There is a lot to explore - they have a river and a creek that merge on the property, and a good watering hole for a refreshing dip if you like to explore a bit. They also have citrus trees up the back of the property that you can walk through, as well as help yourself to the fruits. The cabin is very spacious and was very clean. They have great facilities for cooking and barbecuing with plenty of utensils and other kitchenware to be able to cook up a storm if you want. You can also help yourself to their herb garden for your cooking! They provided a really wide variety of food to help yourself to for breakfast. The bathroom was impeccably clean and includes a spa bath if you want to use it. The bed and pillows were comfortable. The next morning at 10am we had coffee with Pam and John and had a great chat - they are very warm and friendly, and very interesting people to talk to. We had plenty of privacy with a good balance of John occasionally checking in to see if everything was okay/if we needed anything. I would highly recommend Sharlynn to anyone visiting the area, and I'll definitely be spreading the word!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from John on 25 Oct 2018
Thanks Julia for staying at Sharlynn by the River and also for the great review. We enjoyed having you both here and our chats over morning coffee. Hope to see you again next time you visit the Atherton Tablelands. Kind regards, Pam, John and Charlie

10/10 Excellent

Ami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just beautiful, relaxing, close to everything. Home away from home!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from John on 4 Oct 2018
Thank you for staying at Sharlynn and we are glad you felt right at home here. Hope you had an amazing honeymoon. Cheers from Pam, John and Charlie

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Piece and quite
Comfortable self contained cabin with fire place with the sounds of mother nature
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from John on 10 Sept 2018
Really pleased that you enjoyed the peace and quiet of the cabin at Sharlynn by the River. Being surrounded by nature is a real beauty of this place. Safe travels and hope to see you next time you are on the Atherton Tablelands.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A cosy private rainforest cabin with everything.
Quiet, cosy, and wanting for nothing; Sharlynn was well appointed with everything you need for the perfect rainforest couples getaway. Falling asleep to the sound of the river and the crackle of the fire after a relaxing hot spa was lush. John an Pam made sure we had everything we needed, and Charlie the collie was well behaved. We hope to return for another stay in the near future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from John on 5 Jul 2018
Thank you for choosing to stay at Sharlynn by the River. We are glad you enjoyed the cabin, and the peace + tranquility. Wish you well and till next time we see you....Cheers Pam, John and Charlie.

10/10 Excellent

Florian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eine umwerfende Auswahl beim Frühstück mit selbstgebackenem Brot, lokalen Früchten, Eier, Bacon. Für Naturliebhaber der perfekte Ort direkt am Regenwald. Es ist sauber und entspricht den Bildern im Internet. Ein Auto ist für Touren unbedingt zu empfehlen. Die Gastgeber sind offen und herzlich.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from John on 5 Dec 2022
Thank you for choosing to stay at Sharlynn by the River. Was lovely to meet you both and we are glad you enjoyed the cabin and all the special little extras. Safe travels.Kind regards,Pam and John

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Traumdestination
Ein absoluter Geheimtip. Ein Bungalow inmitten des Regenwaldes mit privaten Flusszugang. Frühstück lässt keine Wünsche offen.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from John on 26 Nov 2019
Thank you for staying at Sharlynn by the River. Was a pleasure to meet you and we wish you safe travels.

10/10 Excellent

beatrijs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wauw!
Een uitstekend verzorgd verblijf is wat je krijgt wanneer je Sharlynn boekt. Alle details zijn tip top in orde, een verrekijker, zaklampjes op de nachtkasten, een gitaar, prachtig luxe linnen, een zeer uitgebreide en goed gevulde koelkast maakte in combinatie met de omgeving en zeker ook met de gastvrouw en heer dat we dit verblijf een absolute 10 toekennen. Op het eigen terrein een tree kangeroo gezien evenals een schildpad bij de mooie rivier. In de directe omgeving is veel te zien en we komen hier heel graag terug. We zouden Sharlynn aan iedereen van harte aanbevelen, het is een ware traktatie.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from John de Rooy on 13 Aug 2018
Bedankt voor je verblijf in Sharlynn. Het was geweldig om je hele familie te ontmoeten. Geweldig dat je de boomkangoeroe hebt gezien en dat de kinderen plezier hadden met Charlie de hond. Het zal geweldig zijn om je de volgende keer in Australië te zien, of wanneer we Nederland bezoeken. Proost van Pam en Jan de Rooij.