Family-friendly vacation rentals in North Queensland

Thanks Fab. Head a great stay at your place. Very clean. Excellent aircon and ventilation. Just what we needed. Loved the location too lots of local cafes and walking distance to the Esplanade.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An Absolutely Magical Stay! From the moment we arrived, this Airbnb felt like something out of a dream. The setting was serene and beautiful, with lush surroundings that made us feel completely immersed in nature. It was almost like I imagined living in a fairy treehouse might feel. Very inspiring! The highlight? Besides the obvious shown in photos in ad - A family of frogmouth owls perched in the tree by the pool, adding an enchanting touch to our mornings and evenings. Don’t get me started on the incredible background noise of the little waterfall running into a stream that can be heard when relaxing on the back deck. 😍 The home itself was impressive, very thoughtfully designed, and equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay. Our host Wendy was incredibly welcoming and made sure we had everything we needed. If you’re looking for a stay that’s peaceful, unique, and filled with natural beauty, this is the place. We can’t wait to return!

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.

A beautiful and modern apartment with stunning views. All amenities were fantastic and we really enjoyed our stay. A cot was setup ready for our baby. Very minor note, the Wi-Fi across Bright Point is ok, but it can be unreliable, particularly in the evenings.

Beautiful apartment in a beautiful location. Has everything you needed and more

The Church was a beautiful place for us to have as our home base to explore the tablelands. Check in was super easy with the lock box and the church itself was cute and homey, exactly what we wanted for our getaway. Our first morning here happened to be my husband's birthday so we appreciated having eggs, milk, butter and bread provided for our breakfast, such a lovely touch. We had absolutely no troubles or need to contact the hosts however their clear welcome instructions and friendly attitude means I wouldn't have hesitated to reach out if needed. We would stay here again.

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.

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.

Thanks for letting us stay in a very comfortable and well equipped unit for a couple of weeks while we waited to move south. Highly recommend.

If you’ve been scrolling through listings searching for a fabulous family place or one which suits a large group, then you’ve found it. There were four adults and five children in our family and this place still had plenty of room to spare. It’s clean, comfortable, cosy, quiet, relaxing, homely and has absolutely everything you need. If you wish to cook up a feast, it has a pizza oven and even a thermomix! The outdoor entertainment area is awesome and so easy to be outside watching kids roll around on the grass or use the kayaks. The kids reported their bunk room to be better than any they’ve ever used & that’s coming from teenagers. The room is seperate to the other bedrooms so the squealing, laughing & ridiculous dancing is all contained for adults to have quiet space in the pretty surroundings. Ric and Jilly were excellent hosts and we have found a place to return if we’re in the area again. Thank you for sharing your slice of heaven. 🤗🤗

We stayed at Ruffinos for a extended period of time and it was absolutely perfect for what we needed. Really spacious for a family of 4 plus 2 dogs. Nice and secure parking set back from the road and peaceful. Trish & Ruffino were lovely hosts, super friendly, relaxed and helpful if and when needed. Definitely recommend!

We had an incredible stay at Karen & Mark’s home. They were exceptionally hospitable, going above and beyond to ensure we felt welcome and comfortable throughout our visit. The location is ideal—right in the heart of everything, making it easy to explore the area. Staying in a traditional Northern Queensland home was such a unique and wonderful experience. The house is clean, and the area is full of character, and gave us a real sense of the local culture. It was well-equipped, and perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience—highly recommend this place!

Rhonda’s place was just perfect for our family getaway. Plenty to do outdoors, look at the cows, go for a walk, swim and fish or kayak in the river, have a fire and make a pizza in the pizza oven. Our dogs loved all the places to explore. Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us for a short time.

Thanks so much for having us! :) It was everything we needed and more! We appreciate having such a great place to stay and enjoy the region.

We absolutely loved our stay at Danlise in Mission Beach. The property was beautiful and exactly as described—clean, comfortable, and well-appointed. The location was perfect: peaceful, quiet, and just what we needed to unwind. I only wish we could have stayed longer! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a relaxing getaway in a stunning setting.

We had a great stay at Mark’s place. It was very good value for money, had everything we needed and the communication with the hosts was frequent, clear and informative. If you stay here I would recommend hiring a car not just to visit the sights further afield than Cairns but also as Mark’s place is around 30+ minutes walk from the city centre. Also the TimTams were very well received, thank you!!

Had a great 4 nights relaxing after travelling up the east coast and between 5 of us the price was a really good deal

This is a great place to stay. It's not in the city centre so you might need a car, which we had. It's quiet, comfortable and well equipped. This is our second stay and it will be the first place we will look at whenever we are visiting our family in Cairns.

Thank you Margie for a beautiful stay. It makes things so easy when I could communicate so openly with you. It was very lovely to meet you and your puppies :) I am certain that we will stay again when we visit Gimuy (Cairns).

We enjoyed the house so much, it was wonderful place. Thank you!

A beautiful place to chill out and relax. All the comforts you could want are provided. We loved sitting by the pool and watching the beautiful birds in the surrounding trees. Would definitely come back again.

Great location and quiet street. Spacious place, clean and tidy. Perfect for a family holiday!

Sure! Here’s a polished version that’s quick, clear, and positive — perfect Bexley’s place was the perfect spot for our 4-day stay in Cairns. It was clean, comfortable, and better equipped than we expected. The location was great — close to restaurants, shops, and an easy walk to the beach. After 4 weeks of travel through New Zealand and Australia, this was the ideal place to relax and wrap up our trip. Bexley was friendly, easy to communicate with, and very responsive. Highly recommend!

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Robert and Helen’s. the space was clean and comfortable with a beautiful outdoor area and pool for relaxing. I felt very at home there and would definitely stay again.