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The Reef Pad, ideally located with a stellar view!
Benjamin’s place was perfect! Great location! Easy access to everything while visiting Cairns. Easy check in and excellent communication. Highly recommend!

Gorgeous 3 BR Beach Front Apartment
Very nice place to stay on the beach. Well maintained apartment. Close to restaurants. Nice pool. Recommend to others.

Luxury Stay on the Waterfront. 3 bedroom apartment
Liz was great with timely communication. It is a few blocks from the heart of restaurants and noise of central Cairns which we loved. Great coffee and food place opposite in esplanade , with beautiful breezes. Although you share the pool , it is still quite quiet. Liz left us bread, spreads, milk, eggs and plenty of tea and coffee, which we were very thankful for coming into town on a public holiday. Very roomy bedrooms and bathrooms. Well stocked kitchen. Everything you need. We would stay here again.

Reef Retreat Apartments Palm Cove, Unit 12
2 Norwegians arriving from Sydney on 3 weeks holiday in Australia. Fantastic location only a public bus trip fram Cairns. The only negative is the possibility to swim in the ocean.

Ocean View Apartment - Cairns City
cute apartment, very comfortable. Jodie left us a bottle of wine upon our arrival. we asked for an early check in and late check out and Jodie was able to accommodate us. Great experience. Thanks!

Esplanade apartment sleeps 5
We made a last minute booking (spontaneous trip - booking was made onkt hours before arriving). Cheryl made the process so easy. Her communication was very polite, quick and thorough. Definitely recommend!

Abode Palm Cove Ground Floor Lagoon View
I just returned from 6 nights at Dianne’s beautiful apartment. I stayed with my partner and 11 month old and it was perfect! I loved how close we were to the pool while also having privacy on our balcony. I appreciated all the useful appliances in the kitchen and especially the washing machine and dryer which are always super handy when travelling with a baby. The room also had a high chair and porta-cot which was so handy. And the room also had some toys which our little one loved playing with. In general peppers is an excellent resort and I honestly believe it to be the best resort in Palm cove. The pool and pool bar make it the perfect spot to lounge around during the day and there are some lovely restaurants on your door step. I can’t wait to go back and would definitely stay in the same room again. Also the place was spotless and the photos don’t really do it justice.

2bed beach-resort apartment 10steps to pool
Excellent location near the pool and spa. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Also a convenient store/cafe located direct across the street. Celebrated my 50th birthday here and loved our stay. Recommend Vivo great restaurant. Dimitri is a great host and communicator. 2nd stay here. Thanks Dimitri.
Waterfront house rentals

Frangipani Beach House on absolute beachfront
A “Beach House” on Newell Beach with breathtaking views!!! I mean VIEWS of the natures. Spacious with 3 bedrooms, multiple dining areas both indoors and outdoors, huge private garden and heated pool. Simply Heavenly with that old world charm! One does need a car to get around as decent restaurants are all in Port Douglas, 25 mins by car. If you are thinking of a private, peaceful downtime, Fangipani is perfect for you! Enjoy !

Butterfly Bend- Luxury in the Rainforest
The Butterfly Bend was perfect for a relaxing stay. We loved the peaceful environment situated amongst the rainforest. Listening to the sounds of the flowing creek was nice. It’s a great place for seeing geckos, butterflies, birds, frogs, grasshoppers, fish and an eel. Swimming in the clear water creek was certainly a highlight. Emmanuelle and Juta were very responsive at all times and friendly.

Villa O’Shea
What a lovely stay. Well equipped kitchen. Lots of room the view is spectacular. The gardens are beautiful.

Kuranda Rainforest House
We just finished up an amazing 1.5 weeks at Renee's beautiful place. We're a family of 4 (2 teenagers, 2 adults) and this house was perfect! We had enough room to spread out but also great common areas to share meals, conversation and games. The kitchen had everything we needed for cooking - dishes, many different appliances, pots/pans as well as basic staples like olive oil. The outdoor spaces were lovely; the landscaping is beautiful and the large deck became our favorite place to hang out and watch the river, butterflies and birds. The layout was great for us - two of the bedrooms are connected to the main house via the deck so it gave everyone their own space. We had a chance to go swimming in the river which our kids loved. We arrived to Cairns very early & Renee was gracious enough to allow us to check in early which we appreciated after 28hrs of travel! We would definitely stay here again - we were sorry to leave!

Absolute Beachfront House @palmtreesforever_aus
We had the most memorable few days staying at this gorgeous property - plenty of space to relax, and perfectly kitted out for a super fun time with friends. Everything is of high quality and Graham and Leigh provided thoughtful touches as well as suggestions of what to do in the area. We absolutely loved it and can highly recommend it - it is just out of Cairns so perfect to nip into town, but Holloways has the feel of a tropical island and the house itself is just choice. We hope to be back soon!

Beach pool sun and peace
Lovely property, it's modern, spacious, super clean, surrounded by gorgeous gardens, great pool area, and the kitchen had everything you could possibly need. Track thru to 4 Mile Beach is mere steps away. Quick drive into Port Douglas, so convenient location. Would stay at John's place again 😊

Willow Garden Stays Beachfront Luxury Home
What a wonderful stay! Beautiful home, lots of space. The house was very well appointed for our large group. We cooked two nights and went to local restaurants on the other nights. The pool was wonderful. The beach in front is beautiful. Watching the flying foxes fly overhead at sunset is unbelievable. Saw some wallabies as well in the neighborhood. What an amazing stay. Highly recommended. Convenient to downtown Cairns.

Cairns Beaches Home, Marina View Sleeps 12 - Pool
Great place and great communication from the hosts.
Waterfront condo rentals

325 Harbour Lights with Garden View
Lovely apartment overlooking green garden area. Well equipped, comfortable beds and quality linens. Great pool and gym. Hosts kept in touch to check all was ok, could not have been more helpful. Close to shops and tours. We had a fantastic stay and would definitely recommend.

Drift Beachfront Resort Suite 2409
Great Stay in Apartment. Clean and nice like in description. Beautiful location - next to the beach and Restaurant. Supermarket on the oppside side of the Street. everything Was great. thanks Thomas

1101 Harbour Lights with Ocean Views
The location of the apartment and the views are great. The place is just as described & very comfortable. Thomas' responses & communication were always very prompt & helpful. I would highly recommend his place to anyone coming to Cairns.

Trinity Beach Tropical Hideaway
A sprawling home with great views. Kitchen was fabulous. The bedrooms and bathrooms were top notch. The patio area had comfortable seating. Even though the place is a part of a small group of apartments, it felt totally private. Covered car park was a bonus. Hosts are super responsive and helpful. One reaches the place through two flights of narrow stairs. It may be difficult to carry large luggage or if you have mobility issues. Otherwise this is a dream vacation home

Esplanade 1 Bedroom Apartment with pool
it would not hurt to provide garbage bags and laundry detergent.

Cairns Apartment Esplanade Ocean Views
We traveled to Cairns for a family vacation! Christine’s place was top notch in terms of location and surroundings with very happening cafes & restaurants just around the corner. Moreover, we spent 2 days just enjoying the property with great ocean views and coffee ! Pool & tennis lawn added more entertainment! This relaxed city & the property has given our family a core travel memory! Highly recommend this property a great family vacation living experience !

Tropical Ocean Sunrises & Magical Mountain Sunsets
Paul's unit is in a perfect location. We canceled our car rental because everything is very walkable. Great restaurants, markets, shopping, and activities in the area. The balcony has a beautiful view of the esplanade. Loved hanging out at dusk watching the fruit bats. We will stay here again if we return to Cairns for a holiday! Recommend Passions of Paradise for snorkel/dive coral reef. Great staff and a wonderful boat! Thanks, Paul!

2 Bedroom Condo "w" Pool entrance off your balcony
Vanessa's place was the perfect haven for a couple of nights in Cairns. It is central and only a few minutes walk from the waterfront where all the restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues are! Every one of your needs in an accommodation are met. It is truly a home away from home.
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20 properties
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$180 before taxes and fees
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