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Total holiday rentals
Explore 60 holiday rentals in Cairns City

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Cairns City holiday rentals start at $28 AUD per night before taxes and fees

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

Pet-friendly accommodation
Find 10 rentals that welcome pets

Holiday rentals with a pool
20 properties feature pools

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
40 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
60 of Cairns City holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

Popular amenities for guests
Guests love Kitchen, Wi-Fi 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
Guests agree: These houses are highly rated for location, cleanliness and more.

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.

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 luxury with old-world charm. Located in a convenient city-fringe area, you’re just moments from the Esplanade, Botanic Gardens & Cairns city. Ideal for families and guests seeking a relaxing tropical escape, tranquility and convenience.

Hamptons Spa Villa Edge Hill Cairns sleeps 9
Hamptons Spa Villa is a luxury 3 bedroom 2 bathroom holiday home in Edge Hill, Cairns, sleeping up to 9 and featuring a private spa, fully fenced pet friendly backyard. Our Villa has views of the Botanical gardens, within walking distance of restaurants and coffee shops. It is five mins from the airport and lagoon pool in the city. The home is fully air-con and is fully equipped. Enjoy living like a local walking to dinner & drinks. Pets are welcome. Strictly no parties or gatherings.

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.

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.

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.

Masterfully Restored Queenslander Near Esplanade
Beautiful Queenslander situated in a prime location just one street from the Esplanade and minutes away from the Cairns CBD. This wonderful, air conditioned home with soaring ceilings, spectacular timber floors and huge covered deck has been restored with care and attention to detail at every turn. In keeping with a traditional Queenslander layout, the living, dining and kitchen spaces are airy, well defined and appointed. This residence defines a true oasis in the city.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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
Popular amenities for Cairns City house rentals
House rentals with a pool

The Gorgeous Tree House

SPIRE - Palm Cove Luxury

Palm Cove 4BR Oasis • Heated Pool • Walk Beach

Tropical Oasis

Private Luxury: Pool, Games Room & SUV Hire

Reeflections Beachfront House

Belle Escapes 58 Ocean Luxury Home Palm Cove

poolhouse set in tropical surroundings
Weekly house rentals

Modernistic 2bedroom house close to city, airport.

Jum Rum Place, Kuranda QLD

Stoney Treehouse | Luxury Cairns Rainforest Escape

Whole House · Big Garden· Outdoor Bath · 5 min CBD

The Oasis - Charming Family Retreat on City Fringe

Cathy's Cottage

The Lite House for Living Like A Local

Breathtaking views of the ocean and Cairns City
Private house rentals

Trinity Park Retreat

The Beach House

Ohana—Ultimate Family Escape

Arlington Beachfront House | Private 15-Metre Pool

Orchid Cottage

Edge Hill Apartment under Queenslander w Pool

Villa O’Shea

Lakeside Luxury| Private Pool & Waterfront Views
When is the best time to visit Cairns City?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | $57 AUD | $53 AUD | $66 AUD | $65 AUD | $65 AUD | $69 AUD | $78 AUD | $61 AUD | $71 AUD | $65 AUD | $65 AUD | $66 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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