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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.

Palm Cove 4BR Oasis • Heated Pool • Walk Beach
Relax in your private Palm Cove escape—just a short walk to the beach. Perfect for families or groups, this spacious 4-bedroom home features a heated pool, multiple living areas, and everything you need. 🌴On Seaside Parade 🌴Perfect family space 🌴 Focus on clean. All linen including coverlets laundered for every guest. 🌴Just 300m to the sand 🌴Large open family and kitchen leads onto patio and pool area 🌴Local owners available if needed 🌴Please read and agree to house rules before booking

@Solstays Marina: Pool, Gym, Games Room & SUV Hire
Featured Additions Luxury queen-over-queen bunk with king single trundle (available upon request) Gym & Games Room: table tennis, air hockey, billiards, basketball, arcade & Great Barrier Reef mural Yard fun: giant Jenga, giant Connect 4, slip & slide, pool inflatables, yoga mat About the Home Located in peaceful Trinity Park, the property includes a pool, green outdoor space for tanning, fast Wi-Fi, full kitchen, smart TV with streaming, books & games—5 or 7 seater SUV available for hire.

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
Step into timeless elegance at No. 37, a beautifully restored Queenslander cottage that 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 Cairns’ convenient city-fringe area, you’re just moments from top dining, shopping, the esplanade and local attractions. Perfect for those seeking both tranquility and convenience.

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- Edge Hill Cairns Luxe Pet Friendly
Bamboo Villa is a private, air-conditioned, pet-friendly retreat in the heart of Edge Hill, Cairns’ premier suburb, ideal for professionals, couples or small families seeking walkable pet friendly cafés and leafy streets. Across the road from the Botanical Gardens, walking distance to restaurants, coffee shops and convenience stores. 5 minutes from the airport and the city Centre. Our place has every convenience you need. Featuring a fenced front area and secure backyard

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.

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.
Popular amenities for house rentals in Cairns
House rentals with a pool

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

Rainforest meets the Sea!

Villa O’Shea

Paradise Holiday Co - The Pavilion

Entire home in Palm Cove

La Palma Luxury Retreat With Heated Pool Palm Cove

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Weekly house rentals

Masterfully Restored Queenslander Near Esplanade

Clean & Green Edge Hill, 7 Mins to airport & CBD

“Windchimes”

Pool, easy walk to restaurants & Botanical Gardens

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Private house rentals

Luxury 4BR Villa | Heated Pool | Steps to Beach

Relaxed 2 bedroom low set house near beach

Newly renovated | Minutes to the CBD

Trinity Beach Pet Friendly House

Poinciana Cottage - Charming and Homely

Oribin House, Unique Heritage Listed Tropical Home

The Haven @ Palm Cove

Le Palmier @ Palm Cove - 200m 2 Beach. Heated Pool
When is the best time to visit Cairns?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | $259 SGD | $206 SGD | $212 SGD | $216 SGD | $188 SGD | $222 SGD | $277 SGD | $225 SGD | $218 SGD | $197 SGD | $193 SGD | $267 SGD |
| 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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690 of Cairns holiday rentals include wifi access

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Cairns stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.8 out of 5!

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