Waterfront holiday rentals in Cairns North

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Waterfront apartment accommodation

Superhost
Apartment in Clifton Beach
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 12 reviews

One Bedroom Oceanview Apartment Clifton Beach

RagnaRating, 5 stars6 days ago
Nice and comfortable.
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Apartment in Palm Cove
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 32 reviews

Spa Apartment, Reef Retreat Apartments Palm Cove

BrodyRating, 5 stars5 months ago
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 😆
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Apartment in Cairns City
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 22 reviews

Esplanade Escape

AngelinaRating, 5 stars3 weeks ago
Amazing apartment in an outstanding Esplanade location! Nicole was a wonderful host, clear communication and promptly attended to all our queries. Thank you for a great stay in Cairns!
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Apartment in Trinity Beach
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 14 reviews

Gorgeous 3 BR Beach Front Apartment

ChrisRating, 5 stars5 months ago
Very nice place to stay on the beach. Well maintained apartment. Close to restaurants. Nice pool. Recommend to others.
Superhost
Apartment in Cairns City
4.6 out of 5 average rating, 93 reviews

Trilogy on the Esplanade - Free Wi-Fi

AdamRating, 5 stars1 month ago
Great location! Wonderful apartment
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Apartment in Trinity Beach
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 54 reviews

Stunning 2-3 Bed Penthouse Gorgeous Ocean Views

KeiraleeRating, 5 stars2 months ago
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
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Apartment in Cairns City
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 67 reviews

Cairns Waterfront Luxury at Harbourlights

SallyRating, 5 stars2 months ago
I booked Carolyn's apartment for my husband and son who were in Cairns for a fishing charter. They said the view was stunning and the location of the apartment was perfect being right next door to the marina. With a pool and restaurants on the ground level, everything was easy access. The apartment was beautifully decorated, extremely comfortable with everything needed for a great stay in Cairns. Carolyn the host was very helpful with her instructions for getting access and keys - all very straightforward. Carolyn thoughtfully had air con and fans running in the apartment before my husband and son arrived - it was much appreciated with the Cairns heat.
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Apartment in Cairns North
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 155 reviews

Ocean View Apartment - Cairns City

ZoeRating, 5 stars2 weeks ago
I cannot speak more highly of our stay here. We needed a home-away-from-home for 2.5 months while we got sorted in Cairns and this was it! Fabulous location, close to everything. I really enjoyed walking along the esplanade in the mornings, watching the sunrise and pelicans drift across the water - just gorgeous. Jodie and Nathan were incredibly responsive and flexible with our requests throughout the duration of our stay. The apartment itself looks just like the pictures and was a great space for us. The little treats left for our arrival were a nice touch. One of the best Airbnb experiences we've had, would strongly recommend this place!

Waterfront house rentals

Home in Clifton Beach
5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

Sandy Toes @ Clifton Beach

JoshRating, 5 stars2 weeks ago
Beautiful house in a great spot, thanks for the stay!
Superhost
Home in Trinity Beach
5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

The Peony Isle—Luxe Lakeside Haven with Pool & Spa

AnnetteRating, 5 stars3 weeks ago
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.
Home in Machans Beach
4.61 out of 5 average rating, 185 reviews

Cottage on the Esplanade

EmmaRating, 5 stars1 month ago
I enjoyed my time out there is small but beautiful
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Home in Machans Beach
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 25 reviews

Villa O’Shea

AdamRating, 5 stars1 week ago
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.
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Home in Kewarra Beach
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 74 reviews

Quintessential Kewarra Classy 3BR home & Huge Pool

VanessaRating, 5 stars1 month ago
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😊
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Home in Kuranda
5 out of 5 average rating, 19 reviews

Kuranda Rainforest House

KealohaRating, 5 stars5 months ago
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!
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Home in Holloways Beach
5 out of 5 average rating, 65 reviews

The Beach House

TomRating, 5 stars1 month ago
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!
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Home in Kewarra Beach
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 53 reviews

Willow Garden Stays Beachfront Luxury Home

StevenRating, 5 stars1 month ago
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 accommodation

Superhost
Condo in Cairns City
4.64 out of 5 average rating, 25 reviews

219 Harbour Lights with Ocean View

SophiaRating, 5 stars4 months ago
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! 😊
Superhost
Condo in Cairns City
4.72 out of 5 average rating, 43 reviews

325 Harbour Lights with Garden View

VioletRating, 5 stars3 weeks ago
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.
Superhost
Condo in Palm Cove
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 52 reviews

Drift Beachfront Resort Suite 2409

MelissaRating, 5 stars1 month ago
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.
Superhost
Condo in Cairns City
4.78 out of 5 average rating, 41 reviews

1101 Harbour Lights with Ocean Views

RajnishRating, 5 stars4 months ago
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.
Guest favourite
Condo in Trinity Beach
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 16 reviews

Trinity Beach Tropical Hideaway

MeenakshiRating, 5 stars5 months ago
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
Condo in Cairns North
4.67 out of 5 average rating, 123 reviews

Esplanade 1 Bedroom Apartment with pool

DarrenRating, 5 stars2 weeks ago
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.
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Condo in Cairns
4.78 out of 5 average rating, 168 reviews

Cairns Apartment Esplanade Ocean Views

RusaanthRating, 5 stars5 months ago
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 !
Superhost
Condo in Cairns City
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 33 reviews

11 Harbour Lights with Ocean Views

DaniRating, 5 stars1 month ago
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 North

  • Total rentals

    30 properties

  • Nightly prices starting at

    $46 AUD before taxes and fees

  • Total number of reviews

    1.7K reviews

  • Family-friendly rentals

    20 properties are a good fit for families

  • Rentals with a pool

    30 properties have a pool

  • Rentals with dedicated workspaces

    10 properties have a dedicated workspace

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