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Absolute Beachfront House @palmtreesforever_aus
Palm. Trees. Forever. One of few absolute beachfront locations in Cairns, this original San Remo beach shack is the stuff of dreams. Lovingly curated to capture the simple beauty of Far North Queensland, every second in this home will make you believe in magic. Let the gentle sound of the ocean kissing the beach just meters from the deck rock you to sleep. Everything has been thought of to allow vitamin Sea to slow everything down so you can enjoy precious time with your family and friends.

Jum Rum Place, Kuranda QLD
Kuranda, home to the Indigenous Djabugay people is tucked away within an ancient Rainforest. Jum Rum Place is located only 1.6km from the Kuranda village, North Queensland backing onto Jum Rum Creek Conservation Park where there are numerous species of birds, Striped possums, Suger Gliders, Pademelons with abundance of butterflies including the Ulysses and Cairns Bird Wing. The beautiful Jum Rum Creek Walking Track is close by which takes you into the Kuranda Village, only a 15 minute walk.

SPIRE - Palm Cove Luxury
SPIRE is a stylish, modern, architectural retreat perfectly positioned in Ocean’s Edge beachside estate, Palm Cove. Immerse yourself in peace and comfort with natural light and cool breezes flooding every room of this property. Take a dip in the crystal-clear mineral pool or unwind in the private alfresco courtyard surrounded by lush manicured gardens. Only a short stroll through the rainforest enveloped boardwalk will reveal the vibrant Palm Cove Beach esplanade right on your doorstep.

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!

NO:37: BOUTIQUE QUEENSLANDER : LUXE RESORT POOL
NO:37: Boutique city Queenslander, full of ambience, hitting all the right style notes. This carefully restored cottage brings sophisticated old world charm in abundance. Its quiet city fringe location is the perfect place to relax on the deck, overlooking the resort style pool amongst a lush, private & quiet setting. Sleeps 8, fully air-conditioned, memorable for all the right reasons. Located in Cairns most desirable and convenient area. NO:37: is close to all Cairns city has to offer.

p a l m h o u s e • luxury beachside getaway
Palmhouse offers guests a relaxed coastal abode perfectly located to experience the wonders of the Far North Queensland coast. With calm, natural spaces, families and friends can share their holiday in comfort and relaxed luxury while soaking in the ambience of the tropics. Take a short stroll to the Palm Cove beachfront to soak in sun drenched days and award-winning restaurants and spas. Or enjoy slow mornings relaxing by your heated mineral pool, the experience is yours to choose.

Bombora Lodge - Beautiful Queenslander With Pool
Beautifully restored high set 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.

Bamboo Villa - Embrace the Tropical Vibes
Our fabulous, chill-out zone, the Bamboo Villa, is the ideal spot for your upcoming Cairns getaway. Nestled just across from the Botanical Gardens, it's a leisurely stroll away from yummy eateries, cozy cafes, and handy stores. Only a 5-minute skip from the airport and downtown. Packed with all the comforts of home, plus we're pet-friendly too! If this property doesn’t suit check out our Insta @thevilllasofcairns for more video walk thru's and photos of our other Villas.

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.

* Our Home Is Your Home *
Across one single level, the pure freshness of this brand new designer home is shown in the internal layout and quality. This home was created to feel like your very own private resort, with beautiful outdoor and indoor living spaces and your very own private pool! More than enough room for the whole family to enjoy cooking in the custom kitchen, swimming in the large pool or enjoying a wine while the sausages sizzle on the outdoor WebberQ.

Ellie’s House - Cairns
Ellie's House is a low-set, tropical “Queenslander-style” cottage located in the quiet, relaxed, village suburb of Stratford just 10 mins drive from both the Cairns Airport and the Cairns city centre. Your bright, colourful “home away from home” provides the perfect base to explore Cairns and all that this beautiful area has to offer. Ellie's House is fully airconditioned and is ideal for 1 or 2 couples.

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
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House rentals with a pool

Makilaki Ulysses Machans Beach Cairns

Coconut Blue - Own Private Pool | Beach Easy Walk

Tropical Oasis

Breathtaking views of the ocean and Cairns City

La Palma Luxury Retreat With Heated Pool Palm Cove

Wai Tui| Villa Two: Stroll to Beach | Private Pool

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Group Accom | Pool | Spa | Pool Table | Firepit
Weekly house rentals

Seascape @ Palm Cove: Heated Pool | Luxury | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The Lite House for luxe living

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Pool, easy walk to restaurants & Botanical Gardens

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Villa O’Shea

Reef & Rainforest
When is the best time to visit Cairns?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | $260 AUD | $218 AUD | $214 AUD | $257 AUD | $224 AUD | $265 AUD | $330 AUD | $268 AUD | $260 AUD | $274 AUD | $245 AUD | $300 AUD |
| 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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Cairns holiday rentals start at $15 AUD per night before taxes and fees

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450 properties offer extra space and kid-friendly amenities

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420 properties feature pools

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270 properties have a dedicated workspace

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670 of Cairns holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

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Guests love Kitchen, Wi-Fi and Pool across Cairns rentals

4.8 Average rating
Cairns stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!

Nearby attractions
Cairns's top spots, include Cairns Aquarium, Cairns Botanic Gardens, and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
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