Waterfront vacation rentals in Cairns
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Waterfront apartment rentals
Apartment in Cairns City
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 297 reviewsHarbour Lights Barrier Reef Rainforest Water Views
Apartment in Cairns City
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 23 reviews1 Bedroom Apt Ocean view on the Cairns Esplanade
Apartment in Cairns City
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 65 reviewsEsplanade Apartment, 2 Bed, Kitchen, Carpark
Apartment in Palm Cove
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 40 reviewsBeach Haven - Alassio Beachfront Resort
Apartment in Cairns City
4.78 out of 5 average rating, 46 reviewsAbsolute Waterfront Apartment
Apartment in Trinity Beach
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 97 reviewsBeachfront Beauty
Apartment in Cairns City
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 19 reviewsIconic Elevated Harbour Lights - 2 Bed Ocean Views
Apartment in Cairns City
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 49 reviewsExclusive 2bed Apt Cairns Marina
Waterfront house rentals
Home in Holloways Beach
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 67 reviewsAbsolute Beachfront House @palmtreesforever_aus
Home in Trinity Beach
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 14 reviewsLakeside luxury, stroll to beach
Home in Machans Beach
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 32 reviewsBella Ohana - Beachfront Amazing views, Relaxing
Home in Trinity Beach
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 28 reviewsBelle Escapes Bethany Beach House Trinity Beach
Home in Kuranda
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 11 reviewsKuranda Rainforest House
Home in Holloways Beach
4.5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviewsThe Beach House @ Holloways
Home in Kewarra Beach
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 32 reviewsStunning 4 Bedroom Beachfront Luxury Holiday Home
Home in Machans Beach
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 38 reviewsArthouse cottage on the beach
Waterfront condo rentals
Condo in Cairns City
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 35 reviewsTropical Ocean Sunrises & Magical Mountain Sunsets
Condo in Cairns City
4.78 out of 5 average rating, 18 reviews219 Harbour Lights with Ocean View
Condo in Cairns North
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 70 reviewsWaterfront 3BD Condo - 5 min from Airport
Condo in Trinity Beach
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 9 reviewsTrinity Beach Tropical Hideaway
Condo in Cairns
4.78 out of 5 average rating, 166 reviewsCairns Apartment Esplanade Ocean Views
Condo in Cairns North
4.76 out of 5 average rating, 79 reviewsEsplanade 1 Bedroom Apartment with pool
Condo in Palm Cove
4.67 out of 5 average rating, 18 reviewsALAMANDA BEACH RETREAT PALM COVE
Condo in Cairns City
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 9 reviews11 Harbour Lights with Ocean Views
Quick stats about waterfront rentals in Cairns
Total rentals
330 properties
Rentals with a pool
300 properties have a pool
Pet-friendly rentals
10 properties allow pets
Family-friendly rentals
200 properties are a good fit for families
Total number of reviews
15K reviews
Nightly prices starting at
$20 before taxes and fees
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