Squeakywindmill Boutique Tent B&B

We spent two nights at Squeaky Windmill during September, a short break from what was a lengthy road trip and motel accommodation, for a bit of glamping. Tents are large and clean and the bed luxurious. Took the option of a BBQ each evening with Michelle (the owner) delivering some great barra fillets and vegetables for grilling in the supplied BBQ. Thoroughly enjoyed the meal - particularly when the back yard includes part of the Macdonell Ranges! Perfect way to while away the evening, great food, and the ever changing view as the sun goes down. Michelle, a warm and lovely host who, on request, would delight in serving up the ingredients for cauliflower steaks, perhaps with a little mancego and lemon, and other 'big smoke' concoctions. :-) Highly recommended.

Booking process online easy. Accommodation a short way out of town/from airport, easy to find on google maps. The place is far enough out of town to feel “remote” but close enough to explore Alice Springs and surroundings if you have access to a car. Warm welcome given by our host. Breakfast provided in our glamping tent. The venue is conveniently licensed so you don’t need to drive back into town for wine/beer once you have arrived at your location for the night. Sitting outside on the terrace watching the colours on the rocks of the ranges change as well as seeing the birds flying past is very pleasant and relaxing. Only negative, which is completely out of control of the host, is the low temperature at night in winter. As the accommodation is a tent, being ‘inside’ does not fully protect you from the cold nights. However, there are plenty of blankets available so snuggling up is nice & cosy. Just getting out of bed in the morning is a bit brutal. I thought it was worth it though! We stayed in this accommodation after part of the Larapinta Walk; perfect place to relax and putting our feet up but still without the masses.,

Another fantastic stay away from the big smoke, visited by the Red Tail Black cocktails, Rockies "wife" (kangaroo) and the beautiful vista during the day and campfire at night, recommended for those between places or those who'd rather not struggle out of a warm comphy bed, too early.

A very rustic experience away from town center . Michelle was very helpful and accommodating. Would recommend asp hire to get transportation there. They are very nice and prompt and a lot less than a taxi without the long waits. Their number is 0458953631. Also can use a&p at 89533030. They are half the price of a taxi from the airport too.

We stayed here in June in the middle of a cold snap. They are glamping tents but they were freezing. They had everything you needed in them and I can imagine in summer they would be amazing but we couldn’t get warm for three days we stayed. Beautiful views over the ranges and amazing sunsets and we ordered two hampers from Michelle who was an amazing host and very friendly. It was a good base to explore the West Macdonnell Ranges.

A beautiful private retreat with the perfect outlook onto a mountain ridge. The campfire was set up for us when we returned in the evenings; and on the night we ordered the “make your own” dinner hamper the food was outstanding. Service was excellent too, tents are clean and bed very comfortable. Ideal place to stay - luxurious whilst also in nature with beautiful bird life all around. Highly recommended.