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Waterfront vacation rentals in Cairns
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Rental unit in Cairns City
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 126 reviews(99) Amazing Ocean Views - 2Bdrm, Pool, Gym, WiFi
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Rental unit in Cairns City
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 299 reviewsHarbour Lights Barrier Reef Rainforest Water Views
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Rental unit in Cairns City
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 65 reviewsEsplanade Apartment, 2 Bed, Kitchen, Carpark
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Rental unit in Cairns City
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 24 reviews1 Bedroom Apt Ocean view on the Cairns Esplanade
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Rental unit in Palm Cove
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 42 reviewsBeach Haven - Alassio Beachfront Resort
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Rental unit in Cairns City
5 out of 5 average rating, 21 reviewsIconic Elevated Harbour Lights - 2 Bed Ocean Views
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Rental unit in Cairns City
5 out of 5 average rating, 20 reviewsLuxury Stay on the Waterfront. 3 bedroom apartment
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Rental unit in Cairns City
5 out of 5 average rating, 52 reviewsExclusive 2bed Apt Cairns Marina
Waterfront house rentals
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Home in Holloways Beach
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 70 reviewsAbsolute Beachfront House @palmtreesforever_aus
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Home in Trinity Beach
5 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviewsLakeside luxury, stroll to beach
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Home in Machans Beach
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 33 reviewsBella Ohana - Beachfront Amazing views, Relaxing
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Home in Trinity Beach
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 30 reviewsBelle Escapes Bethany Beach House Trinity Beach
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Home in Kuranda
5 out of 5 average rating, 11 reviewsKuranda Rainforest House
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Home in Holloways Beach
4.6 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviewsThe Beach House @ Holloways
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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 Machans Beach
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 38 reviewsArthouse cottage on the beach
Waterfront condo rentals
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Condo in Cairns City
4.78 out of 5 average rating, 18 reviews219 Harbour Lights with Ocean View
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Condo in Cairns City
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 36 reviewsTropical Ocean Sunrises & Magical Mountain Sunsets
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Condo in Cairns North
5 out of 5 average rating, 71 reviewsWaterfront 3BD Condo - 5 min from Airport
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Condo in Trinity Beach
5 out of 5 average rating, 9 reviewsTrinity Beach Tropical Hideaway
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Condo in Cairns
4.78 out of 5 average rating, 166 reviewsCairns Apartment Esplanade Ocean Views
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Condo in Cairns North
4.77 out of 5 average rating, 82 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, 12 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
200 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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