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The Reef Pad, ideally located with a stellar view!
Great location- very central and easy walking distance to shops and esplanade. The apartment is well equiped. Benjamin was a great host- very thoughtful, responsive and prompt in all communication. I would stay here again.

Absolute Waterfront Apartment
Apartment is beautiful. Location is perfectl, right above the restaraunts and on the waterfront. Easy stroll to the Esplanade. Great views of the boats coming and going from marina. We have stayed here twice and will stay 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.

Stunning Water View Apartment - Pool, Gym, Sauna.
Perfect stay! Such an amazing location, easy to walk to everything, fun boardwalk, and delicious restaurants!

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 are travelling as 2 couples, including attending a conference at the Cairns Convention Center. Cheryl’s place was just right: spacious and welcoming… easy to walk to the Esplanade and 25 min walk to the Convention Centre, plus the Railway station for the Karanda railway and Skyline adventure.(recommend) Happy to recommend++ Cheryl’s place Thank you for hosting us

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

Arthouse cottage on the beach
We really loved this pearl with the beutifull view. Really great atmosphere inside the house with art (some by the owner) and quirky stuff everywhere. Easy to get on trips and head out on tours in the area, and with at nice neighbourhood pub. We quickly got used to the heat and enjoyed the nice garden with its rich variaty of animals. We would come again if we had the chance 🌴🌴🌴

Villa O’Shea
A beautiful location with the sea just outside! Sunrises are superb. Shame you can’t swim in the sea due to the crocs.

Quintessential Kewarra Classy 3BR home & Huge Pool
Amazing stay. Enjoyed our time even though it was brief. Had almost all things you need. Highly recommended

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!

BIG Beach House Tranquility - beachfront renovated
Beautiful house. My family had a great holiday. Great communication and any issues were sorted straight away. Happy to recommend this place.

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 apartment rentals

325 Harbour Lights with Garden View
The apartment was very comfortable and had all the amenities needed. The aircon could be changed in every room (important in Cairns), the beds were super comfortable and the kitchen had everything needed. I found it a really nice balance between a hotel and airbnb. Thomas was very friendly and accommodating and I would definitely stay here again.

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
Nice apartment, good location. Walkable into town and the waterfront. Would definitely recommend this stay

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
This stay was perfect for family. Vanessa is a great host. She was very responsive and helpful, especially with flexibility regarding check in and check out timings. The apartment is tidy, clutter free, peaceful and has all the amenities one would need for several days of stay. I would love to visit again in future.. :)
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50 properties are a good fit for families
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