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Coconut Blue - Own Private Pool | Beach Easy Walk
Excellent stay at Coconut Blue. Peter and Carmen were fantastic hosts. They were proactive and considerate, with clear instructions and regular check-ins to ensure everything was okay. The accommodation was spotless, walking distance to everything local, comfortable, and relaxing. Thoroughly recommended.

Kewarra Beach House
This was a fantastic place to stay with the family! There is plenty of space in the living area for everyone- and all your stuff!! The beds were comfortable and it was nice and quiet. Everything was really well provisioned with some helpful staples being available in the kitchen in particular. The weber bbq on the back patio was excellent. And last but not least - the pool area was amazing! The kids in particular enjoyed the lights and bubbles in this beautiful area! Thanks for a wonderful stay!!

Beautiful Cairns home . Free wifi.
A beautiful place to chill out and relax. All the comforts you could want are provided. We loved sitting by the pool and watching the beautiful birds in the surrounding trees. Would definitely come back again.

The Peony Isle—Luxe Lakeside Haven with Pool & Spa
We had the most wonderful stay at Trinity Beach. The house was spectacular, everything was as desceibed and more. There was so much to keep the kids occupied that they were reluctant to leave the house at times. The beds were very comfortable, plenty of pillows and extra throws. It was still very warm and humid at times in Cairns but the aircon kept us all cool along with the lovely breezes in the afternoon and evening. The kitchen was well supplied with lost of extra basics in the pantry. There was every type of appliance which made cooking a breeze. The bathrooms were well stocked with a lovely selection of shampoo, conditioner and body wash (Large Bottles not those skimpy one use only containers which I hate). The laundry was great, a big clean front loading washing machine and dryer plus a clothes line under cover and well supplied with washing powder too. The pool and the spa were what attracted us to the property and were a great sucess with all, will definetly come here again.

Villa O’Shea
Thanks for having us at your place. It was a nice house with a lovely pool and beautiful backyard, even better is the view from the front deck at sun rise. The only thing I’d say is given the location a BBQ would be a great addition, we would have really appreciated this but got by without it. O’Sheas down the road is a good pub for food and a couple of beers, and the cafe is good too.

Breathtaking views of the ocean and Cairns City
Wow 🤩 a lovely home and was perfect for the whole family I recommend staying here 👍🏼💖😍 Such a beautiful place 🌴

"Namaste" - Private pool oasis in Palm Cove
A very beautiful part of the world and a comfortable and clean accomodation in a gorgeous neighbourhood to make our visit extra relaxing. The pool was a real hit with our family! The landscaping at this home and the surrounding homes is spectacular. Thanks for hosting us, Nikki :)

La Palma Luxury Retreat With Heated Pool Palm Cove
We had a fantastic stay at Rob’s property! The house was peaceful, spotlessly clean, and had everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing visit. Its location is perfect—just a short walk to the beach and shops, making it incredibly convenient. The hosts were wonderful and always responsive, promptly answering all our questions. Although we encountered a couple of minor issues during our stay, they were resolved quickly and efficiently, which we really appreciated. Overall, this property provided the perfect getaway, and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to others. Thank you for a great experience!
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Seascape @ Palm Cove: Heated Pool | Luxury | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We stayed for the last part of our holiday in Palm Cove. Fiona’s property was amazing and easy to stay at. The property its self is well looked after, has plenty of room and very clean. It had everything we needed and the pool being heated was the best. Fiona is a great host, I asked a few questions and she was very responsive. It was sad to leave such a beautiful place to come home to the cold 😂 I would definitely recommend this property and if we come back to Palm Cove would book again.

The Lite House for luxe living
Beautiful property! Love the idea of having a lock up carport. Photos don’t do this property justice.

Bluewater Beach House
All good! Spacious and clean with amazing pool. Also extended our stay to accommodate our flight delay

Pole home in paradise @ Kuranda
Highly recommend! Great location, impeccably clean, and the most spectacular views! Our family of four enjoyed our time in this amazing house.

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!

Rainforest Sunsets by Tiny Away
We booked this spot for a quick getaway to celebrate my wife's birthday. We were treated to million dollar views and a spectacular night sky. The host also offered a 5 am yoga session that we signed up for. It was one of the best yoga trainings I've ever had. The house had everything we needed for a short stay. The host gave us beautiful fresh cut flowers from their gardens that we would have taken with us, but we had a full schedule that day. We loved it!

Cairns Central Walking Distance " Downstairs "
The location was perfect for us! within walking distance of the esplanade and many shopping and dining options. The place was immaculately clean and was perfect for our family of 5 including a teenager and young adults. Yummy and John were very responsive. A fantastic stay overall!

Palm cove private heated pool in cooler months .
We loved our stay at this beautiful house! Lovely, airy and big! Nice and cool on the hot days. Very nice swimming pool! Everything was so clean! Leesa has been wonderful! Thank you so much!!
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Lake Street Retreat
This cottage was beautifully presented and stocked. We were really impressed. Appreciated the security gates. The garden and back deck were especially beautiful.

Cairns / Edge Hill Holiday Home
Fantastic location! Walkable to shops and restaurants. House was great value and met all our needs for a large group. Billy is a great host and more than happy to accommodate to any needs. We noted that the kitchenware needed updating as our group liked to cook, within hours Billy brought us Brand new pots and pans and knife set. Just wish we mentioned it earlier! Will be back!

Pet-Friendly in Paradise
This was hands down the best Airbnb I’ve ever stayed in—better than modern city apartments I’ve stayed at in Brisbane and the Gold Coast. The space is private, secure, beautifully styled, and fully equipped with everything you could need—down to high-quality shampoo, conditioner, body wash, plush towels, and even salt! (which I always have to buy when we go to an air BnB/ hotel). The bedding was comfy, and although we stayed in winter, the place is so well-ventilated it would be perfect in Cairns’ humid summer too. The welcome touches—wine, cheese, snacks, and a handwritten card were so thoughtful. The hosts were incredibly kind and helpful, going above and beyond. There’s a BBQ, full kitchen, washer/dryer, and it’s close to takeaway spots and shops. The value was unreal—cheaper than others but by far the best experience. I didn’t need to buy a single thing. Just arrived with my bags and food. If you’re considering this place—book it. You’ll love it!

Reinwood Retreat
We stayed 6 nights at Reinwood Retreat and used it as a base to explore the local area around Cairns, and it was perfect for us. Away from the crowds and located in a beautiful and quiet neighborhood, this was the perfect escape after a full day of being a tourist. There are many excellent restaurants the local area and we were impressed by every one we tried. The location is beautiful and very close to the beach, although we enjoyed just spending time on the back porch watching the cockatoos and other birds that frequent the property (we saw wallabies, lace monitors, lorikeets, eagles and tree frogs from the balcony). Tom’s place was superbly appointed, clean, super comfortable and I would recommend 100%

Stoney Treehouse | Luxury Cairns Rainforest Escape
Wow! What a stunning place! From the moment of booking we were so excited to stay here as the photos were beautiful and reviews so positive. And we were not disappointed! Clean, with every you could think of or need, it ticks all of the boxes. Definitely recommended and we will be hoping to stay here once again when we come back to Cairns sometime in the future.

Vintage Old Queenslander Central Location
Great place to stay. Walking distance to everything but in a nice neighbourhood with plenty of young backpacker style neighbours around. It’s an older house with plenty of character and was a great place to come back to at the end of each day. Really helpful and attentive hosts.

Reeflections Beachfront House
A beautiful, relaxing home in a peaceful setting. Master suite was well appointed and general area was spacious and family-friendly

Ohana- Ultimate family escape
The Boutique Collection were a pleasure to deal with from start to finish—very responsive and easy to communicate with. The house was perfect for our trip. The cinema room is amazing, and the open-plan living space, nestled among the trees, creates a beautiful connection with nature. A heads-up: the pool only gets sun in the morning, so plan your swims accordingly. The only downside was that the houseplants, both inside and out, seemed neglected—many were dead, possibly because the property had been unoccupied for a while. Aside from that, the location is absolutely perfect, with easy access to both Palm Cove and Cairns.
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670 properties
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450 properties are a good fit for families
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120 properties allow pets
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410 properties have a pool
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260 properties have a dedicated workspace
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