Waterfront vacation rentals in Cairns
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Waterfront apartment rentals
Apartment in Trinity Beach
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 94 reviewsBeachfront Beauty
Dec 22 – 29
Apartment in Cairns City
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 19 reviews1 Bedroom Apt Ocean view on the Cairns Esplanade
Oct 17 – 24
Apartment in Cairns City
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 62 reviewsEsplanade Apartment, 2 Bed, Kitchen, Carpark
Oct 5 – 12
Apartment in Cairns City
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 36 reviewsLovely Waterfront Apartment at Harbour Lights
Sep 28 – Oct 5
Apartment in Palm Cove
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 49 reviewsReef Retreat Apartments Palm Cove, Unit 13
Oct 24 – 31
Apartment in Cairns City
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 98 reviewsAbsolute Waterfront - Enjoy Exceptional Lifestyle
Sep 15 – 22
Apartment in Cairns City
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 43 reviewsExclusive 2bed Apt Cairns Marina
Dec 13 – 20
Apartment in Cairns City
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviewsIconic Elevated Harbour Lights - 2 Bed Ocean Views
Sep 13 – 20
Waterfront house rentals
Home in Holloways Beach
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 63 reviewsAbsolute Beachfront House @palmtreesforever_aus
Feb 21 – 28
Home in Speewah
4.75 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviewsPristine Rainforest Retreat (Private river)
Feb 3 – 10
Home in Trinity Beach
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 10 reviewsLakeside luxury, stroll to beach
Oct 14 – 21
Home in Machans Beach
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 32 reviewsBella Ohana - Beachfront Amazing views, Relaxing
Jan 6 – 13
Home in Kuranda
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 10 reviewsKuranda Rainforest House
Nov 7 – 14
Home in Trinity Beach
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 26 reviewsBelle Escapes Bethany Beach House Trinity Beach
Feb 16 – 23
Home in Kewarra Beach
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 30 reviewsStunning 4 Bedroom Beachfront Luxury Holiday Home
Oct 5 – 12
Home in Machans Beach
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 38 reviewsArthouse cottage on the beach
Apr 3 – 10
Waterfront condo rentals
Condo in Palm Cove
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 18 reviewsHotel Drift 4202
May 7 – 14
Condo in Cairns City
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 35 reviewsTropical Ocean Sunrises & Magical Mountain Sunsets
Dec 6 – 13
Condo in Trinity Beach
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 7 reviewsTrinity Beach Tropical Hideaway
Nov 23 – 30
Condo in Cairns North
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 66 reviewsCairns Waterfront 3BD Condo - 5 min from Airport
Apr 21 – 28
Condo in Cairns
4.78 out of 5 average rating, 166 reviewsCairns Apartment Esplanade Ocean Views
Nov 10 – 17
Condo in Cairns North
4.78 out of 5 average rating, 72 reviewsEsplanade 1 Bedroom Apartment with pool
Apr 11 – 18
Condo in Palm Cove
4.67 out of 5 average rating, 18 reviewsALAMANDA BEACH RETREAT PALM COVE
Mar 12 – 19
Condo in Cairns City
4.65 out of 5 average rating, 23 reviews325 Harbour apartment
Aug 15 – 22
Quick stats about waterfront rentals in Cairns
Total rentals
330 properties
Rentals with a pool
300 properties have a pool
Pet-friendly rentals
10 properties allow pets
Family-friendly rentals
200 properties are a good fit for families
Total number of reviews
15K reviews
Nightly prices starting at
G$4,182 GYD before taxes and fees
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