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EDGE HILL - Village Central
NEWLY Renovated this Spacious High Ceiling Room has a NEW En-suite Bathroom and Breakfast Bar Kitchenette – designed (eventually) to be a completely separate part of the house with its own entrance, deck etc - ideal for you to relax & do your own thing – or for the more Social to join us downstairs. The KING Bed Purchased NEW - Hilton hotel supply – is luxuriously comfortable. Every Basic “Self Contained” BnB amenity covered – for something SPECIAL in your Fridge – please discuss as the Friendly Grocer / Bottle shop are 2 minutes away on the corner. Tropically surrounded EDGE HILL VILLAGE “where the Locals meet” is Cairns’ Only & Oldest, most Sought after and relaxed leafy green Local Village atmosphere (on the Edge of the Hill to catch the warm evening sea breezes) 10 Minutes from the CBD (Airport) and General Tourist Route – surrounded by some of Cairns’ BEST Café’s, Restaurants, Fashion, Shops and More all 2 minutes walk to the Corner ensures you enjoy the area. 5 Minutes walk to the Botanic Gardens, Mount Whitfield Conversation Park and Tanks Arts Centre (local monthly markets) Edge Hill Village is extremely Walk and Bike Friendly with some awesome Rainforest walks to Look outs - as well as New Bike Tracks Network take you all the way into Town Via the Esplanade. Possible Bonus’s / EXTRAS Lots of LOCAL Information (17/20yrs, CRTA) Luggage Storage Pick up / Drop Off Airport / Town / Rental car Bicycle We look forward - hearing from you

Beach House Hideaway, POOL FRONT, walk to beach!
Retreat to a little piece of paradise, with a large pool at your doorstep, and the beach a quick stroll away. Close to Palm Cove and 30 min drive to the city. In our tropical garden, the beach themed guest house 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!

Tropical surrounds Airport close by
Stay in Cairns Premier suburb Edge Hill. Passing the Botanical Gardens & foodies hub in village, you arrive at your suite which is part of our home. Walk to cafes, restaurants, shops, Bus stop, grocery store, Botanical Gardens & walking trails. Easy access to highway north, city 10 min drive. Supermarket, chemist, doctor 3 min drive. For travelling couples, work trips, individuals wanting a relaxing space. No Kids. 2 private suites downstairs, we live upstairs. Read Other Things to Note please.

The Bunker - peaceful retreat in premier suburb.
The Bunker is a newly renovated self contained garden studio apartment in beautiful Edge Hill Cairns. It is suitable for Couples, Solo Travellers or Business People. Public transport is a 2 min walk to the end of street if you do not have your own transport. Off street parking is available to you also. We offer you a Queen Bed, Air Conditioning, Fan, Kitchenette, table/chairs, Bathroom, Toilet, TV and free WiFi. All linen is supplied. You also have access to Swimming Pool, Deck Chairs and B.B.Q

The Green Place, Tropical 2 bedroom apt +4 Pools.
Welcome to The Green Place, a spacious 2-bedroom apartment in tropical Far North Queensland. Inspired by jungle surroundings, our unique and luxurious holiday apartment transports you to the tropics. *Free WiFi & Parking *Flexible Bedding *Fully Stocked: Essentials, extra towels, laundry supplies *Workout space w/ pedestal bike Located in the Lakes Resort, with access to 4 pools and treetop views from the third floor (stairs only). Plus we're only 10 minutes from Cairns CBD and the airport.

Botanic Retreat two streets from Cairns Esplanade
Welcome to Lily Pad Inn, a beautifully furnished tropical holiday hideaway near the top end of Cairns City Esplanade. This secluded property is set amongst your own botanic garden, with fish ponds, turtles & wildlife abound. The master bedroom, bathroom & private courtyard are completely your own & accompanied by a fully secure iron gate entrance from the street. The king sized four poster bed, with ample room to work, rest & play, will give you the best introduction to Cairns tropical living.

Mango Retreat, Edge Hill. Unlimited BroadbandWiFi.
This is a near new, spacious, self contained and comfortable ground floor apartment. It is 5 min drive from the Airport and City centre, bus stop 50 m walk. Easy walk to parks, Botanic Gardens, Centenary Lakes, rainforest walks,"Tanks" art centre, restaurants, cafes and very close to the trendy Edge Hill Village and Supermarkets. Perfect for 1 couple or friends/families up to 4. One room has a luxury Queen bed, the other has 2 King single beds. We live on 1st floor but very private for guests.

Studio unit in Edge Hill
This studio unit is only a short stroll to Edge Hill's cafes & restaurants, Botanical Gardens and Mt Whitfield walking tracks. It is also only a 5 min drive to the Cairns Airport and a 8 min drive to the Cairns CBD and Esplanade. This unit provides the perfect space for either one or two people and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. * Kitchen is fully equipped and has an oven, microwave and fridge * Bathroom has a shower, toilet and washing machine * Linen & Towels are provided

Moon Forest Modern Villa, life among the treetops
Moon Forest Villa is perfect for holidaymakers and business travellers. A unique, stylish high-set modern Queenslander above other dwellings in the Cairns Suburb of Manoora, adding a dimension of serenity and privacy with great views of wildlife, sunsets, and the Moon. Built in 2023 our villa has 2 bedrooms and 2 ensuite bathrooms, a fully equipped modern kitchen, washing machine + access to the swimming pool. Moon Forest Villa is a peaceful, comfortable, modern, and bright living space.

Modern Sanctuary - Your Home Away From Home.
Come unwind in our newly renovated studio, the perfect getaway for solo travelers or couples. The studio features a kitchenette, an ensuite bathroom, air conditioning, fast Wi-Fi, and access to Netflix. Conveniently located near the Esplanade, you'll find a friendly bistro, pub, coffee shops, and takeaway outlets within walking distance. We are just a 10-minute drive from the airport and the CBD, making our place an ideal home base for exploring Cairns and its surrounding areas.

New self contained private unit with amazing view
A private and self contained guest unit, detached from to the main house with It’s own private entrance. It also has a private undercover area directly under the guest unit. Quite secluded location with elevated 180 degree views. Caravonica is a central location to a number of attractions around the Cairns area. You can walk to Lake Placid or Skyrail and only a short drive to Kuranda Rail at Freshwater. You can drive to Kuranda or Cairns City in twenty minutes.

Tropical Bliss
MUST BE COVID SAFE 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 surrounded by tropical garden. 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.
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When is the best time to visit Cairns?
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| 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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4.8 Average rating
Cairns stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!

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