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Palm Cove 4BR Oasis • Heated Pool • Walk Beach
Relax in your private Palm Cove escape—just a short walk to the beach. Perfect for families or groups, this spacious 4-bedroom home features a heated pool, multiple living areas, and everything you need. 🌴On Seaside Parade 🌴Perfect family space 🌴 Focus on clean. All linen including coverlets laundered for every guest. 🌴Just 300m to the sand 🌴Large open family and kitchen leads onto patio and pool area 🌴Local owners available if needed 🌴Please read and agree to house rules before booking

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.

Jum Rum Place, Kuranda QLD
Kuranda, home to the Indigenous Djabugay people is tucked away within an ancient Rainforest. Jum Rum Place is located only 1.6km from the Kuranda village, North Queensland backing onto Jum Rum Creek Conservation Park where there are numerous species of birds, Striped possums, Suger Gliders, Pademelons with abundance of butterflies including the Ulysses and Cairns Bird Wing. The beautiful Jum Rum Creek Walking Track is close by which takes you into the Kuranda Village, only a 15 minute walk.

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.

Casa Kuranda in the Rainforest
Our serene abode is a 5 min drive or a pleasant 30-40 min stroll to the picturesque village of Kuranda and the mighty Barron Falls. Your private quarters contain a kitchenette, bathroom and sizeable comfortable bedroom. On the deck you can sit peacefully, relax and observe the native wildlife; red-legged pademelons, brush turkeys and small reptiles. You will be delighted with the chorus of bird song and take great pleasure in sighting vibrantly colourful tropical birdlife and butterflies.

Comfy studio guesthouse, pool, Smithfield Cairns.
This self-contained, open-plan, stand-alone executive Studio Suite is stylishly decorated with quality comforts. Elevated wet edge plunge pool with views. Great location at Smithfield Heights, north of Cairns city. Wake up to the sound of birds. Easy travel access to Beaches, Port Douglas, Daintree, Kuranda, Atherton, and Mareeba Highlands. Walk to University and shops. Stay Includes - Welcome snack provisions. Quality Hospitality "Essentials" provided, plus additional Consumables..

Rainforest Treehouse Sanctuary - with ocean views
Experience Cairns from our treetop 3-bedroom home in Smithfield. This amazing architectural timber home is a true haven for nature lovers. Positioned high in the foothills, you'll feel like you're living in a treehouse. One of the highlights of this retreat is the breathtaking 270° panoramic view that greets you every morning. Watch the sunrise over the ocean, take in the emerald expanse of the rainforest, and marvel at the sparkling lights of Cairns as night falls.

Rainforest Sunsets by Tiny Away
Escape to Rainforest Sunsets, a peaceful tiny house hideaway in Kuranda, just outside Cairns. This charming retreat is nestled among lush hills and vibrant greenery, offering guests breathtaking sunset vistas and the calming sounds of nature — ideal for those craving peace, privacy, and a stunning natural backdrop. Among the most scenic holiday homes in the area, it’s the perfect place to breathe deeply and enjoy nature’s calm. #TinyHouseQueensland #HolidayHomes

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.

Spring Haven Kuranda – Rainforest Garden Retreat
Escape in style to a stunning retreat five minutes from Kuranda Village. Fully self-contained, contemporary, one-bedroom cabin with outdoor bath, nestled in a rainforest garden. Take in the serenity and wildlife, and enjoy a special getaway. Relax • Refresh • Rejuvenate 2 night minimum stay. Unfortunately we no longer take single night bookings. If you are a returning guest please message us privately for a discounted rate. You can also book direct to save.

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.

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.
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Condo rentals with wifi

Temple Swim Out Apartment 106 Palm Cove

Palm Cove Beach Resort Two-Bedroom Apartment

Tiki Dreams - With A Large Breezy Balcony

Garden spa room in luxury resort with swim up bar

Aurora Villa - Lakes Resort-sleeps 5

Oasis, in leafy Whitfield.

Villa Bromelia

Ocean View Luxury Apartment in City
Family-friendly house rentals

p a l m h o u s e • luxury beachside getaway

Lilah Blue-Entire Home Rustic Rainforest Private

Home in the tropics

Kewarra Beach House

Stoney Treehouse | Luxury Cairns Rainforest Escape

Absolute Beachfront House @palmtreesforever_aus

Sundream Luxe Rainforest Retreat

Tropical Kuranda Modern Retreat
Apartment rentals with air conditioning

The Green Place | 2BR Tropical Oasis apt + 4 Pools

Huge Ground level Unit at the Beach, great for fam

Sunny apartment /Pool/Balcony/Beach

Luxury one bed Apt 323: Ocean Front Resort & Spa

Reef Retreat Palm Cove Spa Apartment

Cairns 3-Bedroom Oasis Full 3 Bed Room Apartment

Sunbird Suite in Palm Cove

6313 Abode Palm Cove Ground Floor Swim Out
Other great vacation rentals near Australian Butterfly Sanctuary

Moon Forest Modern Villa, w/ Pool & Mountain Views

Dreamcatcher: Hampton Style Rainforest Guesthouse

OMAIO - a place of peace

Studio unit in Edge Hill

Birdwatcher's Oasis | Tiny Home | Cassowary

Absolute Beach Front Surf Shack

Rainforest Bungalow

A private, beautiful sanctuary next to the forest
Destinations to explore
- Palm Cove Beach
- Daintree Rainforest
- Cairns Botanic Gardens
- Crystal Cascades
- Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
- Wonga Beach
- Ellis Beach
- Fitzroy Island Resort
- The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum
- Cairns Aquarium
- Cairns Central
- The Crystal Caves
- Babinda Boulders
- Cairns Australia
- Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre
- Green Island Resort
- Quicksilver Cruises
- Down Under Cruise and Dive
- Historic Village Herberton
- Sugarworld Adventure Park
- Rainforestation Nature Park
- Cairns Art Gallery
- Cairns Night Markets
- Wildlife Habitat





