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Explore 60 vacation rentals in Cairns City

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Cairns City vacation rentals start at G$4,185 GYD per night before taxes and fees

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Family-friendly vacation rentals
10 properties offer extra space & kid-friendly amenities

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Find 10 rentals that welcome pets

Vacation rentals with a pool
20 properties feature pools

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40 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
60 of Cairns City vacation rentals include wi-fi access

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Guests love Kitchen, Wifi, and Pool across Cairns City rentals

4.7 Average rating
Cairns City stays receive an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 from guests
Top-rated house rentals in Cairns City
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NO:37: BOUTIQUE QUEENSLANDER : LUXE RESORT POOL
Step into timeless elegance at No. 37, a beautifully restored Queenslander cottage, sleeps 8. Relax by the resort-style pool, unwind on the private deck surrounded by tropical gardens. Fully air-conditioned for your comfort, this peaceful retreat offers modern ammenities with old-world charm. Located in a convenient city-fringe area, you’re moments from the Esplanade, Botanic Gardens & Cairns city. Ideal for families and guests seeking a relaxing tropical escape, convenience and tranquility.
FamilyValueOutdoor spaces
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 195 reviews
Modernistic 2bedroom house close to city, airport.
A modern and fully furnished two-bedroom space with a hall, kitchenette, and a private patio. This section is completely separate from the main house, ensuring full privacy. The property is monitored by security cameras for your safety. Conveniently located, it’s just 150 meters from Piccones Shopping Centre, with a 24-hour McDonald's, Domino’s, and various restaurants nearby, and the airport and city center are just a 7-minute drive.Feel at home and enjoy a comfortable, hassle-free stay!
LocationFamilyParking
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 200 reviews
3 Bedroom KJ Cottage- Close to CBD
This modern, light and airy house is situated in a quiet road near the Cairns CBD, it has 3 bedrooms, 2 stylish bathrooms, comfy living room & contemporary kitchen and equipped laundry. It's walking distance from the Cairns Central shopping CBD, coffee bars, Esplanade, Lagoon, boat harbour where you can catch a reef tour. The house is newly furnished, fully air conditioned, self contained and equipped, ideal for families, couples, solo travellers and business people to stay in.
ValueLocationBiking
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 316 reviews
Cute Cairns Cottage
One of the most popular, our lovely home is in a quiet residential street close to the city. You will love the comfortable beds, air-conditioning, modern kitchen, toys, board games and unlimited free wifi. It is a 15 min walk, 2-minute drive, to Cairns' largest shopping centre. We suggest hiring a car due to Cairns' beautiful tropical conditions and the many things to see and do. The house is suited to families, couples, solo travellers, business travellers small pets welcome.
LocationFamilySleep quality
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 209 reviews
Bombora Lodge - Beautiful Queenslander With Pool
Beautifully restored highset Queenslander with large pool and lush tropical garden just a stone’s throw from exclusive Edge Hill village. This traditional Queenslander is perfect for families, offering everything you need to relax in your own tropical oasis. The quiet, leafy suburb has fabulous eateries, shops, Cairns Botanic Gardens and walking tracks all a short stroll away. Only 10 minutes drive to Cairns CBD and airport. Your perfect base to explore Far North Queensland.
ValueFamilyPets
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 162 reviews
Bamboo Villa- Edge Hill Cairns Luxe Pet Friendly
Bamboo Villa is a private, air-conditioned, pet-friendly retreat in the heart of Edge Hill, Cairns’ premier suburb, ideal for professionals, couples or small families seeking walkable pet friendly cafés and leafy streets. Across the road from the Botanical Gardens, walking distance to restaurants, coffee shops and convenience stores. 5 minutes from the airport and the city Centre. Our place has every convenience you need. Featuring a fenced front area and secure backyard
FamilyValueComfort
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 242 reviews
Tropical Resort Oasis - 4 Bedrooms, Cairns
Beautiful tropical oasis in exclusive Parkridge Estate, Brinsmead Cairns. Located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, surrounded by lush rainforest with a mountain backdrop, this well appointed house is located next to a community tennis court, small playground and rainforest walking tracks. Close to Botanical Gardens, the trendy Edgehill cafe & restaurant precinct and The Tanks Arts Centre, 10 minutes drive to Cairns CBD and the airport. Easy access to shops and buses.
FamilyValueCheck-in
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 118 reviews
Rainforest Treehouse Sanctuary - with ocean views
Experience Cairns from our treetop 3-bedroom home in Smithfield. This amazing architectural timber home is a true haven for nature lovers. Positioned high in the foothills, you'll feel like you're living in a treehouse. One of the highlights of this retreat is the breathtaking 270° panoramic view that greets you every morning. Watch the sunrise over the ocean, take in the emerald expanse of the rainforest, and marvel at the sparkling lights of Cairns as night falls.
LocationValueParking
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 114 reviews
Beautiful Cairns home with pool and view
My 3 bed room home is in a safe , quiet cul-de-sac in the leafy green suburb of Freshwater. My home provides for three double beds in seperate bedrooms and a rollaway single trundle bed for a 7th guest., The allotment is large and private, and tropically landscaped. There are caretakers living on site in a completely separate apartment, accessed from the lower yard. They are very discrete but can be called upon in an emergency if the need arrises.
ValueFamilyTV
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 170 reviews
5 Star Luxury Home with Stunning Pool ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Resort living at it's finest in this fully air conditioned large private home with stunning views of the Coral Sea, wonderful large spaces and an absolutely stunning pool. Make the most of your holiday period. This property allows checkin as early as 8am on your day of arrival. Checkout time is 11am but in most cases it can be extended at no cost to 6pm. Please message host should you wish to confirm availability of late check out prior to booking.
LocationValueLaundry
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 144 reviews
Tropicana Bungalow - Retro Getaway | Pet Friendly
Why just rent a room, when you can enjoy a delightfully private and wonderfully immersive tropical experience? This stunning home has been lovingly refurbished in cool retro California style - featuring an eclectic blend of boho and coastal themes, sympathetically adapted to our lush tropical rainforest surroundings. *We are dog friendly. Please ensure to check the house rules if you are planning to bring your dog.
LocationFamilyIndoor spaces
4.79 out of 5 average rating, 111 reviews
Kev's Classic Queenslander / Cairns Central
Classic Queenslander with inner city character. Fully furnished with 2 queens and 2 Single beds. 100m walk from Cairns Central Train station. Walking distance to city, harbour, restaurants and shops. Fully equipped kitchen. Tropical garden containing cactus and succulents.Kevin lives downstairs in a seperate unit. Laundry is downstairs and shared with Kevin but is available and accessible at all times
LocationFamilyCleanliness
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 502 reviewsPopular amenities for Cairns City house rentals
House rentals with a pool

Luxury ocean property “ La Flotte” in North Qld
FamilyLocationQuiet
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 206 reviews
Tropical Oasis
LocationFamilyLayout
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 236 reviews
SPIRE - Palm Cove Luxury
FamilyLocationCleanliness
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 182 reviews
p a l m h o u s e • luxury beachside getaway
LocationFamilyQuiet
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 138 reviews
Our Home Is Your Home
ValueLocationAir conditioning
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 220 reviews
Palm Cove 4BR Oasis • Heated Pool • Walk Beach
FamilyLocationOutdoor spaces
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 121 reviews
poolhouse set in tropical surroundings
ValueFamilyNearby
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 107 reviews
Reeflections Beachfront House
LocationValueLayout
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 166 reviewsWeekly house rentals

Masterfully Restored Queenslander Near Esplanade
LocationValueKitchen
4.81 out of 5 average rating, 127 reviews
Absolute Beachfront House @palmtreesforever_aus
ValueLocationAmenities
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 149 reviews
Jum Rum Place, Kuranda QLD
LocationValueIndoor spaces
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 225 reviews
Family-Friendly 4BR, Wi-Fi, Netflix, Sleeps 10
FamilyLocationCheck-in
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 157 reviews
Stoney Treehouse | Luxury Cairns Rainforest Escape
ValueLocationHospitality
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 86 reviews
Cathy's Cottage
LocationFamilyCleanliness
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 36 reviews
Whole House · Big Garden· Outdoor Bath · 5 min CBD
ValueFamilyHiking
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 62 reviews
Breathtaking views of the ocean and Cairns City
LocationFamilyKitchen
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 58 reviewsPrivate house rentals

The Lite House for Living Like A Local
LocationFamilyHospitality
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 42 reviews
Ohana—Ultimate Family Escape
FamilyLocationHospitality
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 41 reviews
Pole home in paradise @ Kuranda
ValueLocationAmenities
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 34 reviews
All The Vues - Entire House
FamilyLocationDecor
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 47 reviews
Tropical Retreat in Aeroglen
FamilyValueComfort
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 42 reviews
Coral Sea view 2 - Trinity Beach
FamilyLocationSleep quality
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 64 reviews
Orchid Cottage
LocationFamilyDecor
4.79 out of 5 average rating, 47 reviews
City Haven—Coastal Retreat with Pool & Backyard
LocationFamilyAmenities
4.53 out of 5 average rating, 32 reviewsWhen is the best time to visit Cairns City?
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| Avg. temp | 28°C | 28°C | 27°C | 26°C | 24°C | 23°C | 22°C | 22°C | 24°C | 25°C | 27°C | 28°C |
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