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Waterfront vacation rentals in Cairns
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Rental unit in Cairns City
4.75 out of 5 average rating, 24 reviewsThe Reef Pad, ideally located with a stellar view!
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Rental unit in Palm Cove
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 55 reviewsReef Retreat Apartments Palm Cove, Unit 13
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Rental unit in Cairns City
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 50 reviewsCairns Waterfront Luxury at Harbourlights
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Rental unit in Palm Cove
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 59 reviewsSpacious, Beachfront Living Amongst the Palm Trees
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Rental unit in Cairns North
4.71 out of 5 average rating, 28 reviewsLakes Resort Hideaway for 2 (or 3)
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Rental unit in Trinity Beach
5 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviewsGreat Beach Front Apartment
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Rental unit in Cairns City
4.78 out of 5 average rating, 65 reviewsStunning Water View Apartment - Pool, Gym, Sauna.
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Rental unit in Palm Cove
5 out of 5 average rating, 26 reviewsThe Penthouse at Santai, Palm Cove
Waterfront house rentals
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Home in Holloways Beach
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 73 reviewsAbsolute Beachfront House @palmtreesforever_aus
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Home in Machans Beach
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 36 reviewsBella Ohana - Beachfront Amazing views, Relaxing
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Home in Trinity Beach
5 out of 5 average rating, 18 reviewsLakeside luxury, stroll to beach
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Home in Trinity Beach
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 54 reviewsBelle Escapes - Trinity Blue Oceanview Home
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Home in Kewarra Beach
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 32 reviewsStunning 4 Bedroom Beachfront Luxury Holiday Home
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Home in Kuranda
5 out of 5 average rating, 16 reviewsKuranda Rainforest House
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Home in Kewarra Beach
5 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviewsBIG Beach House Tranquility - beachfront renovated
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Home in Trinity Park
4.73 out of 5 average rating, 118 reviewsCairns Beaches HOME, Marina View Sleeps 12
Waterfront condo rentals
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Condo in Cairns City
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 37 reviewsTropical Ocean Sunrises & Magical Mountain Sunsets
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Condo in Cairns City
4.63 out of 5 average rating, 19 reviews219 Harbour Lights with Ocean View
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Condo in Cairns North
5 out of 5 average rating, 78 reviewsWaterfront 3BD Condo - 5 min from Airport
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Condo in Trinity Beach
5 out of 5 average rating, 10 reviewsTrinity Beach Tropical Hideaway
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Condo in Cairns
4.78 out of 5 average rating, 167 reviewsCairns Apartment Esplanade Ocean Views
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Condo in Cairns North
4.76 out of 5 average rating, 83 reviewsEsplanade 1 Bedroom Apartment with pool
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Condo in Palm Cove
4.67 out of 5 average rating, 18 reviewsALAMANDA BEACH RETREAT PALM COVE
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Condo in Cairns City
5 out of 5 average rating, 14 reviews11 Harbour Lights with Ocean Views
Quick stats about waterfront rentals in Cairns
Total rentals
330 properties
Nightly prices starting at
$20 before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
15K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
210 properties are a good fit for families
Pet-friendly rentals
10 properties allow pets
Rentals with a pool
300 properties have a pool
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