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Explore 80 holiday rentals in Cairns

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Cairns holiday rentals start at $42 AUD per night before taxes and fees

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Family-friendly holiday rentals
10 properties offer extra space and kid-friendly amenities

Holiday rentals with a pool
30 properties feature pools

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
30 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
70 of Cairns holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

Popular amenities for guests
Guests love Kitchen, Wifi and Pool across Cairns rentals

4.9 Average rating
Cairns stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!

Nearby attractions
Cairns's top spots, include Cairns Botanic Gardens, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, and Cairns Aquarium
Top-rated Self-Contained Units in Cairns
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Rain-forest House Cairns
Rain-forest house on the slopes of Mt Whitfield, is 10-minutes from the airport & 15 mins from Cairns. This suburban house is designed to operate two independently accessed apartments. The BnB ground floor guest suit offers accommodation for 6 people in 3 air-conditioned bedrooms, 1 bathroom & comfortable living room. The outdoor pool and deck area is for exclusive guest use in a private tropical garden. On street parking available. The owners live on site upstairs and have a separate entrance.

Botanical Gardens, Beautiful Edge Hill Convenience
Stay in Cairns Premier suburb Edge Hill, through the Botanical Gardens & foodies hub in the Village you arrive at your suite which is part of our Home. Walk to cafes, restaurants, deli, butchers, grocery store, Gardens, Tanks Art Centre & walking trails. Supermarket 3min drive. City 10min drive, easy access to highway north & airport. For travelling couples, work trips & individuals looking for a quiet space, No Kids. We live on top floor, 2 separate suites downstairs. Indicate ok with rules.

Spacious tropical retreat with pool & tennis
Welcome to Sanctuary on Mazlin, your ocean-inspired home away from home. This tranquil, self-contained retreat reflects the spirit of the Great Barrier Reef through coastal décor & award-winning underwater photography by your host, Libby. Fully air-conditioned throughout, the apartment offers spacious open-plan living. The living area opens onto a covered deck overlooking the pool and garden, a quiet place to unwind. Ideal for singles, couples, retirees, remote workers, and longer stays.

Aloha Palm Cove- Bicycle-Wifi-400m Beach.
A short stroll from the Guest Suite & you'll find yourself at the famous seaside resort town of Palm Cove. This spacious Suite is situated at the front of our luxury residence with its own courtyard entrance. It has a 4 poster bed, balinese bathroom, TV, tea/coffee, fridge, microwave, air-con & wifi. It is completely separate from the main dwelling for your privacy & ours. It boasts pretty rainforest views. Quiet on street parking in the neighbourhood. Free ladies bike to use during your stay.

Botanic Retreat two streets from Cairns Esplanade
Welcome to Lily Pad Inn, a beautifully furnished tropical holiday hideaway near the top end of Cairns City Esplanade. This secluded property is set amongst your own botanic garden, with fish ponds, turtles & wildlife abound. The master bedroom, bathroom & private courtyard are completely your own & accompanied by a fully secure iron gate entrance from the street. The king sized four poster bed, with ample room to work, rest & play, will give you the best introduction to Cairns tropical living.

Beltana Hideaway. 3 Bedrooms, Free wifi.
Welcome to my little resort in botanical Edge Hill, located just 3-minute walk to the Cafe's, restaurants, newsagents, butcher, bottle shop, bakery, 10 minutes from the Botanic Gardens, Tanks Art Precinct, Red, Blue and Green Arrow rainforest hiking tracks, Centennial Park, Chinese garden and so much more. Only 7minutes to the city and airport. I built-in the downstairs of my Pole Home, it is air- condition for guest to enjoy our wonderful location. Base tariff is for 2. $40 per extra guest.

Best Views in Cairns include a Roof Top Spa
Best Views & Rooftop in Cairns Northern Beaches. Superb quiet location high on Yorkeys Knob Located 15 minutes from Cairns Airport & 50 minutes to Port Douglas. Fully self-contained studio with own private access, kitchenette, ensuite bathroom, patio & backyard. You can access the 3rd level for amazing roof top views & spa. Private time for you to enjoy sunset drinks on the rooftop will be a highlight of your stay. NO SMOKING ON the property. Parking on the empty block opposite our house.

Chic, Self-Contained Apartment close to Airport
If you would like to experience a stay in an elegant, cool and lush garden setting under majestic century-old rain trees, this may be the place for you. This property offers a special and unique opportunity to experience North Queensland in your own private tropical oasis. A 5 min drive to the Airport & 10 mins to the CBD. It's a 5 min walk to the village of Edge Hill, With its many shops, cafe's & restaurants. And a further 5 mins to the Botanical Gardens & the Mt Whitfield national park

The Orchid Room - spacious, private & comfortable.
Located just outside the city and 8 minutes drive to the airport, this is a lovely peaceful apartment that is attached to the main house where we live, but completely private, with your own entrance. The spacious and fresh bedroom with tropical garden outlook is well insulated so cool in summer (it is also air-conditioned) and the fully tiled ensuite bathroom is functional and modern. The Orchid Room is perfect for a couples romantic getaway, solo adventurers, and business travellers.

The Buddha Studio: Short and long term stays
The Buddha Studio offers a secluded lush garden atmosphere just 900 meters away from bustling Edge Hill and the best of Cairns right at your doorstep. Well suited for both short and long terms stays, and only 10 minutes from both the Airport and the CBD. Experience a bright, immaculately kept space defined with modern finishes. This private wing of Pandanas House functions as a completely autonomous studio offering total seclusion, private parking and a dedicated personal entry.

Modern Sanctuary - Your Home Away From Home
Come unwind in our newly renovated studio, the perfect getaway for solo travelers or couples. The studio features a kitchenette, an ensuite bathroom, air conditioning, fast Wi-Fi, and access to Netflix. Conveniently located near the Esplanade, you'll find a friendly bistro, pub, coffee shops, and takeaway outlets within walking distance. We are just a 10-minute drive from the airport and the CBD, making our place an ideal home base for exploring Cairns and its surrounding areas.

Full Studio with Private Access
Self-contained studio, 150m from Edge Hill’s vibrant cafes, restaurants, and bars, and just a 3-minute walk to the Bus and stunning Botanical Gardens. A short 5-minute drive to the airport, this cozy space has everything you need. King sized bed - Zero gravity Free Netflix Street parking Modern bathroom Free Wifi Airconditioning Coffee Machine Microwave Limited cooking facilities Small Fridge Desk area Dining table and Chairs 2 Seater couch Owner lives upstairs
Popular amenities for Cairns Self-Contained Units
Family-friendly private suite rentals

Dog Friendly King Room Rainforest Retreat

"Montecristo" Private Room in Palm Cove

2 Bedroom Edge Hill Guest Suite

Style 3 - Modern & comfy room, 15min walk to city
Self-Contained Unit with a patio

2 Bedroom 2 Bath Suite with Full Kitchen

Private apartment with own patio & pool area

Tropical Hideaway 2BR Unit

Peaceful & secure in garden setting

Quiet self contained unit within 5 km of City

Private Studio-close to City Airport Seafront

Ocean Front 2 Bedroom Unit CBD

Granny flat, parking, walk to shops & bus stop
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Rainbird's Nest

Comfortable,Spacious Bedsitter, Cairns North

Aurora - Boutique Studio

Private and Peaceful Unit with Pool View

Studio Esme Whitfield Cairns

Villa One| Studio| Stroll to Kewarra Beach

Fully self contained entire unit ground floor 2 BR

ABSOLUTE BEACHFRONT! 🌴 Cairns Beachside retreat
When is the best time to visit Cairns?
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| Avg. price | $122 AUD | $124 AUD | $119 AUD | $102 AUD | $110 AUD | $116 AUD | $119 AUD | $117 AUD | $119 AUD | $119 AUD | $116 AUD | $120 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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