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Amphora - Family Friendly Spacious Unit
Absolutely wonderful week stay at Denis and Annes property. Everything was exactly as described. Clean, very comfortable and the facilities were excellent. Plenty of kitchen equipment, full washing facilities and the bathrooms were large. The beds were so comfortable! I highly recommend and we will definitely be back. On Palm Cove itself, the fishing was superb and a good variety of species to chase. The swim net was a area we used daily. Plenty of restaurants all within walking distance. I am so impressed with everything we have come across this week. Thank you to Denis and Anne for such a wonderful accommodation and allowing us to stay!

TIDE NINE YOUR ABSOLUTE BEACHFRONT APARTMENT
A home away from home. An amazing place to stay. Judi and David made us feel truly at home and nothing was too much to ask. By the end of your stay they are friends rather than air bnb hosts. Everything you could ever need was in there. We would definitely visit here again.

Two Bedroom Ocean View Apartment Clifton Beach
We really enjoyed staying a Stuart's place. The location was perfect to explore the area, the house was perfect with everything we needed. Hope to come back! It was wonderful. Thank you again x

Spa Apartment, Reef Retreat Apartments Palm Cove
Got us out of a pickle. We'd booked accommodation for the wrong month! Fabian did us a solid, responded quickly, and saved us from sleeping on the beach or in our car over New Years 😆

Luxury Waterfront: Spectacular Oasis in the City
We booked Shanes apartment for a weeks holiday in cairns with our children. It is a beautiful apartment with incredible views. The apartment is thoughtfuly appointed and our stay was very comfortable. Shane was an excellent host and everything was very smooth and easy from check in and during our stray. We loved the location which is peaceful but easy walking distance to all the main attractions and some great restaurants. We would be very happy to return here again for our next holiday in Cairns.

Stunning 2-3 Bed Penthouse Gorgeous Ocean Views
Beautiful location and easy checkin. This place is also even bigger than you would expect. Beautiful view and easy access to beach. Of note there are 4 flights of start from parking to unit, not a problem for me but may be for some

Trilogy on the Esplanade - Free Wi-Fi
Great location! Wonderful apartment

1 Bedroom Superior Seaview Apartment
Our beach view apartment was clean and comfortable. We felt right at home. Bradley was responsive with answers for things to do and where to get the items we wanted for our stay. We found Ellis Beach where there is a very good local restaurant across the street. We went into Cairns for the Rusty Food Market, open Friday- Sunday and also found Preston Fresh Seafood where we purchased amazing seafood for almost every meal. Trinity Beach is only 20 minutes or so from the airport and less than an hour from Port Douglas for our snorkeling adventures. Daintree is just a bit further away. Trinity is quieter than some of the other places to stay. We spent a very relaxing 9 days there and if we ever venture back to the Great Barrier Reef, we'd be back. Definitely a perfect spot for us and recommend it highly!
Waterfront house rentals

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.

Cottage on the Esplanade
I enjoyed my time out there is small but beautiful

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.

Quintessential Kewarra Classy 3BR home & Huge Pool
We totally enjoyed our stay at Nadia’s place. Great location, quiet, well presented home and I especially loved the pool. 5 stars for everything. I would love to stay there again😊

Belle Escapes Bethany Beach House Trinity Beach
Wow! This place was amazing, our stay wasn't long enough. Antje and her team were fantastic with communication leading up to and throughout our stay. We absolutely loved the pool and the location. It was only a 5 minute walk to the beach, local cafes, bars and the playground. The houses was a home away from home and I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to stay at Trinity Beach. We hope to be back one day!

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!

The Beach House
We were lucky to stay at this beautiful beach house on very short notice after other accommodation fell through. Nicola was quick to respond and helped us get into the house within 30 minutes of contact. when we arrived the place was pristine with a lovely homey feel and decor that suited it's tropical beachfront location. Kitchen was extremely well stocked with thoughtful touches like included oils, sauces and washing up material. nothing worse than a stingy host! The back deck was lovely to sit on with views of their very secluded beachfront, it felt like our own personal beach! plenty of room for the 5 of us with a great pool to chill out in. Thanks for having us!

Willow Garden Stays Beachfront Luxury Home
Awesome super hosts. Responsive, friendly and welcoming. This dream location for an epic family holiday was beyond expectations! The beachfront location with lush scenery and everything you can imagine to see and do was simply incredible!
Waterfront condo rentals

219 Harbour Lights with Ocean View
This place was great! The location is very good at the harbour. The apartment is duper clean and well equipped with everything you need. Check-in was super easy and the host would always reply within 30 minutes. Highly recommend this place! 😊

325 Harbour Lights with Garden View
Best location, easy to walk to everywhere. Nice and spacious apt. But location really is the best especially if you are traveling with kids. Only minor downside is the ants on kitchen counter, otherwise all good.

Drift Beachfront Resort Suite 2409
Thank you for a beautiful stay. The staff were very responsive & waiting for us upon arrival. Balcony overlooks the pool, spa + has ocean glimpses through the trees. It was very relaxing sitting up there, watching the sunset & sunrise. The rooms are maintained well for the age with extra touches like rolled towels, hand cream, soap etc. The kitchen has a pods machine, small dishwasher, double hotplates, microwave. Note no oven. The washing machine, dryer, and towel rack were very handy to ensure dry swimming items. The bedrooms are seperated by glass, offering limited privacy. However, both the rooms have balcony views. Overall, we had a wonderful time. We especially enjoyed swimming in the large lagoon style swimming pool, surrounded by picturesque tropical grounds.

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
Marc’s place is located few blocks from town and across the road from the Cairns esplanade. If you have children, there’s a world class skateboard park, beach volleyball and Muddies water playground is a short walk. The accommodation is very homely with an equipped kitchen, balconies front and back with a comfortable lounge room. I was very surprised at the affordability of the accommodations so close to peak season and wouldn’t hesitate to book Marc’s accomodation again.

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 !

11 Harbour Lights with Ocean Views
You cannot beat this location - the kitchen, living and dining has 180 degree views of the harbour and it's truly spectacular. The bedrooms and bathrooms were lovely too, as was the pool in the complex.
Quick stats about waterfront rentals in Cairns City
Total rentals
100 properties
Nightly prices starting at
G$10,461Â GYD before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
8.6K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
50 properties are a good fit for families
Rentals with a pool
90 properties have a pool
Rentals with dedicated workspaces
30 properties have a dedicated workspace
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