Cottage holiday rentals in North Queensland

Absolute Beach Front Surf Shack

Unique beachfront shack nestled in the quiet streets of Holloways Beach. Just 10mins from the Airport and 15mins from the CBD, this is one of few absolute beachfront locations in Cairns offering a place to escape. The cosy open living accom has sea views from the deck and front rooms. With direct beach access, all you have to do is step off the deck. Here you can enjoy a cuppa or quiet beverages looking out over the sea. Experience falling asleep listening to the waves gently lapping the shore.

Usnea, A Nature, Art and Accommodation Space

Usnea, our Nature, Art and Accommodation Space, is situated on the Evelyn Tablelands, Tropical North Qld. Here a fully self-contained one bedroom cottage in upland rainforest is surrounded by natural and established gardens, and at 1,160m provides a cool summer and cosy winter retreat. Uniquely the cottage integrates art within and outside. Contemplation, inspiration, privacy and comfort, are all to be experienced, along with exploring our forest and local environmental and historical features.

Rivertribe Artist Residence

Step into another world of unique wonder and beauty. This private, eco, open plan house is located on the edge of the rainforest, 2 kms from beautiful North Mission Beach & Village. Everywhere you look is handcrafted to create your perfect sanctuary. The house features a large outdoor moon bath and has 3 bedrooms with 1Q, 1D and 2S. Can sleep 6ppl. Large back verandah with pool table. Well equipped with all you need for a a relaxing, entertaining family holiday or secluded honeymoon experience.

Black Swan Farm - Walsh River - Dimbulah

Beautiful spacious farm house on the Walsh river just 95km from Cairns. Perfect for a group or family getaway wanting complete privacy. Cook your pizza in an authentic pizza oven or canoe on the river. Black Swan farm is the perfect spot to unwind with a bottle of wine and a fire next to the river. The bird-life on the river is absolutely stunning and if you are a keen fisherman, make use of the handlines and catch a black bream. Pets are welcome to enjoy the property too. Great family spot.

Wompoo Cottage close to Lake Eacham

The cottage is on a ten acre property surrounded by nature in every direction. The cottage is spacious with unique features like an outdoor bath and a lovely rainforest driveway. Rare and endemic species of rainforest and fruit trees. Wildlife and birds live and visit the property . Tree kangaroos nearby. The Crater Lakes National Park and several towns are only a 10 min drive. Secluded and magical in it's nature , Wompoo is the place to stay and take in natures ever changing ambience.

Idriess Cottage

A self contained, one bedroom cottage with all amenities on the edge of Herberton on the Atherton Tablelands. The cottage has a verandah with bush views and BBQ. Part of a secure 1 hectare (2 acres) estate, the cottage is 200m from the main historic homestead. There is plenty to do here, including museums, bush walking and pack donkey treks, day trips to some real outback towns and other attractions, all only 1.5 hours' drive from Cairns International Airport. Breakfast supplies included.

Sunshine Shack - The Little Beach Shacks

Sunshine Shack; an original island shack from yester-year. Located a short two- minute walk from the Horseshoe Bay beachfront, shops, resturants, cafes, swimming enclosure and National Park walking trails. Sunshine Shack allows you to switch off, slow down and connect with yourself and the company you are with. A place that makes you feel like it is your very own island shack you are returning to. Embrace the island style way of living here at @thelittle_beachshacks Sunshine Shack.

Edgehill Village - " Raintree Cottage "

Purposely built - NEW 5 star Guest - Self contained Apartment - set in the heart of the Cairns unique Local's Edgehill Village environment with approximately 50+ Shops - nestled into the Hill (to catch the evening breezes) next to the Botanic Gardens, Centenary Lakes and Mt Whitfield walking tracks includes Butcher, Baker, Greengrocer, 8 Cafes, 5 Restaurants (2 Award Winning) and 5 Takeaways just 2 minutes walk away from your own quiet one way street, 10 minutes into Cairns CBD

Hemingway's on the Hill, beautiful country views.

Hemingway’s on the Hill is a rustic private indulgence. Set high on the hill, bearing witness to the best of rural life. Cows graze paddocks, and flocks of birds fly overhead. Life is everywhere. Curated by Interior Designer Fifi. She wrote a story for the life to be lived in the space. Like the great man himself, thoughtful yet spare enough with surprises of artful collection. Escape to the country for a few days and write your own love story.