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Amphora - Family Friendly Spacious Unit
Absolutely wonderful week stay at Denis and Annes property. Everything was exactly as described. Clean, very comfortable and the facilities were excellent. Plenty of kitchen equipment, full washing facilities and the bathrooms were large. The beds were so comfortable! I highly recommend and we will definitely be back. On Palm Cove itself, the fishing was superb and a good variety of species to chase. The swim net was a area we used daily. Plenty of restaurants all within walking distance. I am so impressed with everything we have come across this week. Thank you to Denis and Anne for such a wonderful accommodation and allowing us to stay!

❤️ The Beach House -3BR Waterfront Condo ❤️WIFI✔️
This place perfect for our family of 6. Great location. Comfortable accommodations. Great host.

Golf Course Apartment/Sleeps upto 6/ Selfcontained
We had a great stay here for 5 nights. As others have mentioned the mini bar is great, well priced and very useful. The apartment was extremely spacious and comfortable, the balcony lovely, and the pool was amazing despite the rain!! We hired a car, but it is close to Cairns and the airport and it is very easy to get Ubers. We enjoyed diving on the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree rainforest, Hartley's Croc Park and Cairns Aquarium. Alyssa and Aaron were great with communication and we were so pleased that we were able to have a late check out. We would definitely recommend staying here.

Modern, Spacious Close to Cairns City free WIFI
Beautiful place, the pool was private to the apartment buildings and always very quiet. We all absolutely loved the space, very specious!

Palm Cove Sea Temple 2-4 Bed 2 Bath Apart inc lift
Beautiful apartment and surroundings. Within walking distance to restaurants and beach. Owners and admin were very responsive to questions. Beds were so comfortable and everything was very clean. Appreciated the extra towels. Internet was a bit hit and miss and no shampoo in the bathrooms (lots of conditioner though) which may have just been an oversight. We would definitely stay again. Thank you Diane.

Abode Palm Cove Ground Floor Swim Out
We had a wonderful family holiday at Dianne’s place. The apartment was perfect for our family with two young toddlers, beautiful setting, clean, comfortable and all the extras for kids, toys, pool toys and a great outdoor spa bath. We had a lot of fun at the resort beach pool and the location in Palm Cove is perfect, by the beach and restaurants. Would definitely recommend and would love to go back.

3BR self contained unit, 2 Blocks from Waterfront
stayed for a week, place is nice and tidy. convenient location when visiting Cairns. had a pleasant stay.

'124' Top Floor Esplanade Studio ~ Pool Gym WiFi
Loved the place, great view, everything was neat and clean, and host is really responsive. Spent 3 nights in the room and loved my stay.
Private apartment rentals

Tropical Retreat
Leigh's place was amazing. She took care of every minute details to make our stay comfortable. I would love to stay at her place when I come back to visit Cairns. It's totally value for money. I recommend it to whoever is visiting Cairns. Most of the attractions were very close. Leigh was quite helpful and supportive.

City Escape・Loft Apartments・Cairns CBD
The place was great—clean and well-maintained. It’s within walking distance to the city which was very convenient. Ari was a wonderful host, very warm and welcoming. He provided helpful recommendations and made sure we had everything we needed. The check-in process was smooth, and the neighborhood was safe and pleasant. Highly recommend!

Teulu At Trinity Modern 2 Bedroom Apartment
We have stayed in motels, hotels, cabins and airbnbs. This one ticked pretty much every single box. It felt homey, it had everything and was spotlessly clean. The fridge is full sized, the beds comfy, airconditioners all working. It felt private and the couch is sooooo comfy. It was the deciding factor when I booked and I spent a bit of time on said couch. We were setting up our house to put it on the market and this place was a god send for us. The host was very responsive. When the microwave stopped working, replacesd right away. The only negative is the parking bay. Much better than most we have had but if you have a large vehicle you might have difficulty getting in. I highly recommend this stay and the hosts and should we be in the region again we would be looking to see if this airbnb is available. Thank you so much guys for your attention to the little things.

Entire Apartment in Bungalow (Cairns City)
Beautiful cozy apartment with lovely personal touches. Fully equipped kitchen and laundry for long stays. Check in was easy and flexible, Hannah was a great host and responds quick. Would stay again 😊

Esplanade apartment sleeps 5
We had a lovely stay at Cheryl's place. The location was great with walking distance to the cafe, seaview and night market. The place was clean and got everything we needed. Would recommend!

New self contained private unit with amazing view
A great location with views over the lakes and the added bonus of the Osprey Nest. Short walk to local park. Handy to drive to nearby attractions or a little further into Cairns CBD just 10 mins away. Neat and tidy, easy to find, all you need.

(D23) Lovely two bedroom unit - Close to CBD
Nice place, close to city

2BDR City Fringe Apartment
Was very good to stay at Katrina’s apartment good communication while booking and upon check in greatly appreciated.
Apartment rentals with a hot tub

Temple Palm Cove 2 Bedroom Luxury Apartment
So much better than anticipated! Mark ensured our first stay in Palm Cove was memorable - Sea Temple was excellent, with a heated pool, table service, and an ideal kids pool. Tastes (hotel resto) also very good. The private walk to the beach and short distance to excellent restaurants like Nunus (recommend for sunrise and lunch) and Vivo.

Poolside GF 2 BR with spa- Beach Club 3213/3214
Tony is so lovely, hospitable and so helpful. With free airport transfers in a nice vehicle with baby car seats, and accommodation with a view of the pool and including a highchair, portacot and toys, this was the perfect place for a holiday with a young family. He helps you take your luggage right to your room and on the last day he helped collect and store it until it was time to go to the airport. We wanted to have breakfast at a cafe while we waited and it was pouring with rain so he drove us to where we wanted to go. He went above and beyond. We look forward to another holiday at Tony’s place.

Resort Style Holiday Unit
We are a family of four and had a wonderful stay at Lucy and Joshua’s beautiful apartment. The 2-bedroom unit was clean, spacious, and very comfortable with both fans and air conditioning. One of our favorite parts was the large balcony with a lovely view overlooking three big swimming pools — just stunning! Our kids especially loved spending time in the pool and enjoyed the cozy library corner in the gym while my husband and I worked out. Lucy and Joshua went above and beyond — they even bought a brand new soccer ball and basketball for the kids to enjoy. They were fantastic hosts, always kind and helpful, answering all our curious questions about Cairns. The photos don’t do justice to how perfect this apartment really is. Thank you so much, Lucy and Joshua, for your warm hospitality. We had an amazing time and would absolutely stay here again!

Treetop 1 Bed, Reef Retreat Apartments Palm Cove
The price of this place for what you get is a steal!! The location is perfect, the beach is lovely and there’s lots of nearby restaurants and even a large supermarket a 5 minute drive away. We had everything we needed and the host gave us plenty of recommendations for any trips we wanted to take. We both WFH so wifi was important, and we rarely had a problem connecting. The only small downside was that there was a connecting door to the villa next door so you could occasionally hear the tv noise from next door - however you only ever really heard them in you were right next to the door which was the opposite side to the bedroom and living space.

ABSOLUTE STUNNING WATER VIEWS IN THE CITY
A great apartment in a clean and secure hotel. The central location made across to trips , resturants and the harbour for trips to Great Barrier Reef very easy. The apartment was very clean , comfortable and as described. KAy even arranged to pick us up at the airport which made arrival very easy . Would book again if visiting Cairns.

Tropical Resort vibes - northern beaches
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back. The apartment is spacious for two people, with a great balcony and two bathrooms. The kitchen is equipped with all the necessary utensils. The living room also offers plenty of space.

Lux 2.5 Bed APT with Fab Beach Club Resort Views
Great place with fantastic check in procedure. Brilliant location for exploring this area. Clean and tidy. Walking distance to lots of great restaurants

Reef Retreat Palm Cove Studio Apartment
Everyone from Joanne to Jim at reception were helpful and friendly we had a lovely two day there. Definitely going back.
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