
Beachfront vacation rentals in Cairns
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Clifton Beach House, Pool, BBQ short walk to beach
Beautiful house, so peaceful. Exactly what we wanted, the kids loved the pool. Great communication from host, would highly recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful relaxing getaway, the house is perfect. thank you for having us 😀

Trinity Beach Oasis
Kate's property felt like home away from home. The space was lovely, clean, peaceful and warm. Kate was an extremely responsive and welcoming host. The property is dog friendly, and my dog was also warmly welcomed. I highly recommend a stay here. So close to shops, the beach, cafes and restaurants, the location is perfect.

Beachfront Cairns Apartment
Great spot, close to Cairns city centre but felt like it was miles away, on the beach, the restaurant is down stairs and a great cafe 50 m away, all ya need for a getaway in the Cairns area

Private Pool - Beach Townhouse
Amazing host! Beautiful rental, exactly as described. Private pool was wonderful and large bath tub was a nice place to relax after a long day. Thank you!

Seaside Serenity: Modern Cottage with Spa
This stay was absolutely wonderful! The host was incredibly kind and thoughtful, providing detailed check-in instructions from the moment we booked and even checking in to see if we needed any help. The place was even more beautiful than in the photos—clean, well-equipped, and very cozy. The location was perfect. Highly recommend this place, and we’ll definitely stay here again next time!

Cairns Kewarra Beachfront Home
In the 8 years I have been using Airbnb this was by far my best experience ever. The house was even more beautiful than the pictures online. Lisa was an amazing host. Always willing to help and super flexible. We are so grateful for our stay here. The house was so clean and cosy. The kitchen had all the necessary tools. The house was spacious and luminous. The pool is amazing to relax and offers enough space in the shade to read a book. We also loved the fact that the house was so close to the beach. Ideal to run in the morning or do a nice walk along the coast. The perfect house if you want a nice getaway with your family or a group of friends. Would 100% recommend and if we ever come back we will surely stay here. Once again, thank you Lisa from the whole family. ❤️

Beach House on Cinderella - absolute beachfront
Beautiful outlook, house was clean and tidy. There wasn't a long list of things guests were not to do and this made it feel more welcoming than some of the othere Airbnb places we have stayed in. We would definitely stay again.

AAA Possum Cottage, Trinity Beach, FN Queensland
Our family loved our stay at Possum Cottage! Filled with natural light, high ceilings, and plenty of air flow, we felt very comfortable staying here. We had small children, grandparents, and our dog! And we all had plenty of space to be together or find our own space if needed. Thank you, Wendy & Onn, excellent hosts!
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p a l m h o u s e • luxury beachside getaway
Stayed at the Palm Cove house with my husband and 2 children for the last four days of our holiday in Cairns. The house was beautiful and clean. We had such a wonderful time there. Everything was amazing. The house is even better in person. Would 100% recommend and if we return to Palm Cove we will definitely stay here again! Thank you.

Poolside GF 2 BR with spa- Beach Club 3213/3214
Exceptional from start to finish! Tony is one of the nicest most genuine hosts we've ever come across. From the complimentary airport pickup and drop off through to the local tips and recommendations, his service was 10/10! The place is absolutely gorgeous with prime position overlooking the main pool. It was fit out with everything you could need for your stay and so close to all the restaurants and shops in Palm Cove. We have stayed in many places in Palm Cove over the years but from now on will only look to stay here - 100% recommended!

Beach Dome No.4 /Beach Front /Free Wifi
the host did an amazing job at listing all activities and surrounding locations for food and entertainment. there is so much to do in the area. waking up every day to a beautiful beach view, a 1 minute walk to the beach and the water is so warm. we ate almost every day at Il chioso, they do great food. all of the nearby restaurants were great. we loved our trip and want to move to Cairns! the kids had a great time in the pool and they slept so well because they were worn out from swimming and exploring all day!

Great Poolside Apartment Ground Floor 2 bed 2 bath
Had a wonderful time celebrating a special celebration at Peppers. Apartment had everything we needed and more. Great communication and very clean. The beautiful beach pool was great for the kids and adults too. We rented two apartments from Teal and they were both perfect. Will definitely be back!!!!

Luxury ocean property “ La Flotte” in North Qld
We had a great stay in Sylvia’s beautiful home. Sylvia is a great host and very responsive. The location and home allows for a stress free break in a holiday environment. Just the right distance from the city to disconnect when required. We will stay there again next time we visit.

Coral Sea view 2 - Trinity Beach
The place was beautiful, very clear instructions and communication, made everything very easy. Would love to come stay again!

Lux 2.5 Bed APT with Fab Beach Club Resort Views
Thank you so much we had a fantastic time in Palm cove, we would defo recommend this to anyone. Thank you 🙏

Clifton Beach House
Had a wonderful family stay over Christmas and New Year at Clifton Beach in this property. It had all the amenities we required and we were able to enjoy some quality time with our extended family which we had not seen for 5 years.
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Arthouse cottage on the beach
We really loved this pearl with the beutifull view. Really great atmosphere inside the house with art (some by the owner) and quirky stuff everywhere. Easy to get on trips and head out on tours in the area, and with at nice neighbourhood pub. We quickly got used to the heat and enjoyed the nice garden with its rich variaty of animals. We would come again if we had the chance 🌴🌴🌴

Absolute beachfront apartment
Corinne was exceptional in her communication and was always responsive to requests. The apartment met all our needs, and the location is amazing. As a frequent visitor to Trinity Beach, I would stay at Corinne's apartment again. Corinne went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable and provided many extras which was wonderful. Thank you Corinne, we totally enjoyed our stay in your apartment.

Beachfront Dome #8 on the Esplanade Trinity Beach
Stayed in Trinity beach for 6 nights. Dome was perfect for our stay and had everything that was needed, including beach towels. Cottage feel to the area and other guests/tenants were very friendly and welcoming. Shaded pool onsite was a nice alternative to the netted beach right across the street where there wasn't much shade. Centrally located that we could drive to Cairns for the day, Kuranda, or check out the other beaches nearby. Hosts were very responsive and easy to reach. Had trouble reading the dials on the stove but got it sorted quickly via messages. Highly recommend as it is a different experience from staying in a hotel or resort!

Palm Cove Beach Retreat
We loved staying at Wayne’s place! The kids absolutely loved the pool, especially lit up at night. We also loved that the pool was shaded early in the morning and from mid afternoon. It does get a bit slippery on the tiles around the pool though. The house is very cool, calm and comfortable for a family of five, with an excellent kitchen, and two sizable bathrooms. Despite being on the main road in to Palm Cove it is exceptionally quiet. It’s only a short walk down to the Palm Cove beach and restaurants, and five minutes’ drive to the supermarket at Clifton Beach. It’s a great base for day trips to Kuranda or Hartley’s, and being only half an hour from Cairns it’s easy to pop in to town for dinner and an evening splash in the lagoon. We didn’t find much to do for our family in Palm Cove itself, but that wasn’t a problem as we had a hire car and were happy to explore up and down the coast and into the hills. Wayne is a fantastic host, thanks for having us!

Stunning Oceanview Luxury 2 Bedroom
We loved this property, it was very beautiful and peaceful- highly recommend

ALAMANDA BEACH RETREAT PALM COVE
Carmen’s place was lovely and clean, open and relaxing. It was more than big enough to fit 3 adults and 2 teenage children. The location is right on the beach and close to many restaurants, very easy walk. Was great to have 2 bathrooms upstairs. Beds were very comfortable and lots of spare towels, even beach towels as well which come in very handy. Carmen was very friendly and kept in contact during our stay. Clear instructions were given and response time was very quick. Didn’t have any problems at all. Many thanks Carmen, would definitely recommend!

Apartment On the Beach at Peppers Beach Club 3427
Really enjoyable stay , place was spotless clean and had everything you needed for a comfortable stay , perfect location, will most definitely like to return and stay again.

3BR Luxury Beachfront Suite, Villa Beach Palm Cove
Peaceful location opposite the beach. Good sized apartments with everything we needed. Kim was easy to communicate with & onsite managers were great.
Quick stats about beachfront rentals in Cairns
Total rentals
240 properties
Nightly prices starting at
$30 before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
12K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
150 properties are a good fit for families
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10 properties allow pets
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230 properties have a pool
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