
Vacation rentals with beach access in Cairns
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Seaside Heated pool 300m to beach tropical house
🌴Perfect family space 🌴 Tropical breezes 🌴Pool maintained at a constant 32c in cooler months. 🌴 Focus on clean and comfort. All linen including coverlets laundered between every guest. 🌴Just 300m to the sand 🌴 🌴Hear the beach from the master bedroom or while cooking on the bbq at night 🌴 Netflix Stan 🌴Double lock up garage 🌴Large open family and kitchen leads onto patio and pool area 🌴Separate Media room 🌴Local owners available if needed 🌴Please read and agree to house rules before booking

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.

ABSOLUTE BEACHFRONT! 🌴 Cairns Beachside retreat
Come and relax in our beachfront retreat. This spacious self contained apartment includes a combined kitchen, living and dining room with beachviews. Two queen size bedrooms (one with additonal single bed), modern twoway bathroom and a shared laundry facility for your convenience. Perfect for a couples sneaky weekend away or perfect for a family fun holiday. Enjoy a stroll on the beach, roam around our beautiful gardens or a splash in our large infinity pool. Relax, unwind, recharge!

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.

Tropical Bliss
Local cafes and restaurants only a 5 min walk, 10min walk to the botanical gardens, CBD is only 12mins by car. The studio is spacious, light and airey. Once inside, views to the pool which is are surrounded by tropical gardens. In the pool area there is a large sunbed for relaxing, morning coffee or a quiet sundowner. My place is very private, quiet and you will have a real local experience. It offers your own BBQ for cooking it has only a kitchenette with microwave and air fryer.

Beach House Hideaway, POOL FRONT, walk to beach!
A little piece of paradise, with a large pool at your doorstep, and the beach a quick stroll away. 5mins drive to Palm Cove and 30 min to the city. Our beach themed guest house in our tropical garden has all the comforts of home. Spacious, air conditioned, with kitchen, bbq, and pool side furniture. Free wifi + Netflix. Our house is across the garden so at hand for local tips or anything you may need. Come and stay, we’d love to share our little piece of paradise with you!

Coral Sea Penthouse - Ocean Views. On Esplanade
Penthouse Level apartment situated in the heart of the city overlooking the Esplanade lagoon.... what more could you want? This luxurious and spacious property offers guests the most amazing views, amenities in the best location in Cairns. Take the lift down to the Esplanade (entrance next to the Night markets) and you can walk to the Reef Fleet Terminal, Lagoon and to some of the most incredible Restaurants that Cairns has to offer! Apartment size - 139 square meters.

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.

Trinity Beach Oasis
Welcome to your serene beachside oasis in beautiful Trinity Beach — where tropical calm meets modern comfort. Start your mornings with a coffee in the fresh sea air, then enjoy a breezy 7-minute stroll to the beach, cafés, restaurants and local favourites. Shops and essentials are just 2 minutes away, making everything effortless. Peaceful, stylish and thoughtfully prepared, this is the perfect place to unwind, reset and soak up paradise. 🌿✨

Argentea Beachfront House
Nestled in a tightly held, secluded estate, this 2-bedroom apartment is a masterclass in coastal design. By eliminating the road between the home and the tide, the residence offers an immersive oceanfront experience rarely found in North Queensland. The layout is a clever dialogue between two landscapes: one side embraces the sparkling expanse of the Coral Sea, while the other looks back into a tranquil bushland canopy.

Mylara Beachfront Holiday Home
A waterfront holiday home at Holloways Beach (15-minutes north of Cairns), Mylara is a seaside getaway that’s set in a suburb that’s more local than touristy. Here at Mylara, it’s all about easy-going days by the waterside; relax on your very own private poolside deck overlooking the Coral Sea, or with direct beach access from our yard, lounge on the sandy shores. The choice is yours!

The Best Views in Trinity From Your Apartment
You'll love waking up with sunrise from the balcony of your beautifully appointed 2 bedroom apartment. Enjoy your morning coffee as you look out over the Coral Sea or just a 2 minute stroll and you'll be on Trinity Beach where you'll find great cafes, restaurants and plenty of space to put down your towel for the day.
Popular amenities for Cairns beach-access accommodations
Apartment rentals with beach access

❤️ The Beach Shack -3BR Waterfront Resort ❤️WIFI✔️

Best Location in Cairns - Ocean Views

Serenity・Drift Beach Resort・Palm Cove

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Golden Cowrie Trinity Beach

Esplanade apartment sleeps 5

Abode Palm Cove Ground Floor Swim Out

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House rentals with beach access

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"Namaste" - Private pool oasis in Palm Cove

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New Freshwater Pool! - Trinity Beach Haven

The Beach House

Salt—Beachfront Luxe with Private Pool
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Business or Pleasure

Temple Swim Out Apartment 106 Palm Cove

Palm Cove Beach Resort Two-Bedroom Apartment

1101 Harbour Lights with Ocean Views

Relax at Trinity Beach Getaway, Blue Lagoon.

'Dasheri' @ Mango Lagoon Resort

Peppers Palm Cove luxury
When is the best time to visit Cairns?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | $224 CAD | $192 CAD | $199 CAD | $235 CAD | $217 CAD | $253 CAD | $307 CAD | $288 CAD | $281 CAD | $255 CAD | $242 CAD | $282 CAD |
| 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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570 properties feature pools

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630 of Cairns vacation rentals include wifi access

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4.8 Average rating
Cairns stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!

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