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The Reef Pad, ideally located with a stellar view!
Great location. Benjamin was a dream to work with ..super responsive. I would stay again and again.

Absolute Waterfront Apartment
Excellent place, Very nice and in a safe area. Walking distance to so many thing! Excellent host and would definitely recommend this place. 5 Stars!!!!!

Luxury Stay on the Waterfront. 3 bedroom apartment
The place is super bright and clean, the furnitures are chill, the facilities are convenient. Liz is very warm and caring, she prepared everything for us, including bread, milk, tea bag, and all of the kitchen stuffs, make us feel like at home. I highly recommend Liz’s place, which is the best place I ever had on Airbnb.

Reef Retreat Apartments Palm Cove, Unit 12
The place is exactly described on Airbnb. Details are looked after. Prompt response from host with detailed instructions. I used the host’s discount on tour. The apartment and utility as well as location are just perfect. Shops, restaurants the beach are within walkable access. The place is very clean with welcome sound on TV and fans on to make you feel very welcome. I stayed 5 nights in September 2024. Wanted to extend the stay as I really love it. And yes highly recommend and I will absolutely want to come back. :) Paige

Esplanade apartment sleeps 5
An amazing stay at Cheryl’s Airbnb, spacious, spotlessly cleaned and well equipped. Perfect location, 5 minutes walk to a fantastic cafe at Muddy’s Playground with stunning views of Cairns. Great location from the lagoon and Reef Terminal too. Throughout our stay Cheryl was responsive and friendly - a brilliant host. Thank you Cheryl!

Abode Palm Cove Ground Floor Lagoon View
This is our 3rd experience with Abode at the Beach Club. Our experience was unforgettable. We can't wait to do it again next year. Thank you for opening your holiday apartment for our family.

2bed beach-resort apartment 10steps to pool
My experience in this apartment was absolutely wonderful! Just a few steps away from the pool, it couldn't be more perfectly located. The overall ambience of the property is beautiful. With so many fantastic restaurants nearby and a short walk to the beach, everything you need is within reach. Dimitri, the host, was incredibly responsive and truly exceptional.

1 Bedroom Apt Ocean view on the Cairns Esplanade
Beautiful view right in the middle of everything. So easy to get to the marina for the boat tours and to many different restaurants and shops, all within easy walking distance. Guest Netflix account was really nice to have on a very rainy evening. Highly recommend!
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Hibiscus Haven on the beachfront
Beautiful location, close to the airport and Cairns. Great coffee shop and couple of restaurants walking distance for those nights you don't want to drive into Cairns. Thankfully we always had a breeze as there is no aircon in the main living area. House stocked with all the equipment you need. Bedroom 2/3 are in a separate locked area on the other side of the pool. Spiral staircase for upstairs access. Quick walk to the swimming nets, right in front of the cafe, though we didnt swim everyday as the water turned brown, and we are used to the pristine Gold Coast waters. Hammock was great to relax in and watch the cruise ships go past.

Ocean’s Edge: Stunning Beachfront Serenity
Beautiful stay with every amenity you could imagine. Clean and tidy. Functional. A few small things like a sticky door out the back or a rain soaked deck chair but overall, it was everything we could have asked for.really loved the styling, was super eclectic and stylish.

Villa O’Shea
The house is gorgeous! We loved the sunrises from the stunning bedroom, breakfasts out on the deck, and the quirky and carefully curated decor (especially the book collection)! The house is centrally located to all tourist attractions - an easy drive into Cairns for restaurants, the art gallery, the lagoon pool, etc., and a very short drive to the swimming beach at Holloways, as well as being en route to Palm Cove, Port Douglas, etc. Be sure to check out Crystal Cascades (my fave) and Hartley's Croc Adventure Park (hubbie and the kids' fave 😂). O'Shea's Restaurant for meals and Mayhem's for our morning coffees were lovely and only a short walk away. Just don't forget your mozzie repellant! We had a fun and fabulous week in Machans Beach. Thank you for sharing your house, Kimmi. It made our long-awaited family holiday so special! Recommend without hesitation! P.s. Thanks, too, for the special, thoughtful treats you left in the fridge! X

Quintessential Kewarra Blend of comfort & privacy
Absolutely beautiful stay! Nadia our host was kind and responded always quickly. It felt so comfortable like a home away from home. Pet friendly and easy to keep clean. With a dish washer it made cleaning a breeze with a whole family to cook for each night. Instructions were clear and wifi reception was excellent. My youngest had access to Netflix which made the stay more comfortable for the kids adjusting and settling. Everything I needed was there. The pool was better than the photos and my family swam everyday. Hardly any pests like mozzies and no Cane toads. Highly recommend this hidden gem in Kewarra 🩷

Kuranda Rainforest House
We just finished up an amazing 1.5 weeks at Renee's beautiful place. We're a family of 4 (2 teenagers, 2 adults) and this house was perfect! We had enough room to spread out but also great common areas to share meals, conversation and games. The kitchen had everything we needed for cooking - dishes, many different appliances, pots/pans as well as basic staples like olive oil. The outdoor spaces were lovely; the landscaping is beautiful and the large deck became our favorite place to hang out and watch the river, butterflies and birds. The layout was great for us - two of the bedrooms are connected to the main house via the deck so it gave everyone their own space. We had a chance to go swimming in the river which our kids loved. We arrived to Cairns very early & Renee was gracious enough to allow us to check in early which we appreciated after 28hrs of travel! We would definitely stay here again - we were sorry to leave!

The Beach House
Stayed 4 nights in wet summer season, appreciated the beautiful ocean views and powerful air conditioning! Rooms were clean and tidy, as pictured. Location is only 15 minutes from the Kuranda Skyrail station and 20 from Cairns wharf. Staying here, versus Cairns hotels, did limit us from tour bus pick-ups, however we enjoyed the quaint Holloways Beach suburb neighborhood setting. Tip: Definitely need a car rental. Pop over to Smithfield for groceries, cinema and services food court. Washer and drying line are under the deck.

BIG Beach House Tranquility - beachfront renovated
Beautiful and spacious, house is huge with lots of rooms and bathrooms. Perfect for larger family and groups. Just a dining area near kitchen feels bit hot with no air con and fans. Overall, it’s nice to stay with relaxing and sounds of birds and waves in the morning. Host is really responsive, fulfilled our requests just like that. 10/10, absolutely amazing stay. Thanks Marc and Rimelle.

Willow Garden Stays Beachfront Luxury Home
House was great. Neighborhood very quiet , we travelled during quiet season so several of the restaurants were not open. The pathway outside the backyard was super convenient, backyard was the best part. Highly recommend!
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325 Harbour Lights with Garden View
We had a great stay at Harbour Lights and Cairns. The Appartment is well equipped and is in a fabulous location next to the Wharf/harbour and easy walking to restaurants, supermarkets and in fact anything you may want. This is a garden view Appartment and was very quiet if you want peace! Thomas was prompt to respond to us and very helpful. We would for sure stay here again.

1101 Harbour Lights with Ocean Views
The location of the apartment and the views are great. The place is just as described & very comfortable. Thomas' responses & communication were always very prompt & helpful. I would highly recommend his place to anyone coming to Cairns.

Trinity Beach Tropical Hideaway
A sprawling home with great views. Kitchen was fabulous. The bedrooms and bathrooms were top notch. The patio area had comfortable seating. Even though the place is a part of a small group of apartments, it felt totally private. Covered car park was a bonus. Hosts are super responsive and helpful. One reaches the place through two flights of narrow stairs. It may be difficult to carry large luggage or if you have mobility issues. Otherwise this is a dream vacation home

Esplanade 1 Bedroom Apartment with pool
I stayed at Marc's apartment for a prolonged period of time after just moving to Cairns. The apartment was perfect for me. Good sized apartment, great kitchen with all amenities. Great little balcony out front to sit and have breakfast on. Also free parking on the ground level. Couldn't recommend more. Marc was also really friendly and responsive to any queries I had!

ALAMANDA BEACH RETREAT PALM COVE
Carmen’s place was lovely and clean, open and relaxing. It was more than big enough to fit 3 adults and 2 teenage children. The location is right on the beach and close to many restaurants, very easy walk. Was great to have 2 bathrooms upstairs. Beds were very comfortable and lots of spare towels, even beach towels as well which come in very handy. Carmen was very friendly and kept in contact during our stay. Clear instructions were given and response time was very quick. Didn’t have any problems at all. Many thanks Carmen, would definitely recommend!

Cairns Apartment Esplanade Ocean Views
We stayed in Christine’s apartment for 3 nights. It is in a spectacular location with ocean views from the balcony which was very relaxing. It is very close to a lot of restaurants, shopping, wharfs and tour offices. We did not have to rent a car to reach the pickup points for our booked activities/adventures. Apartment was very clean and well kept. Christine was very nice, she received us in the lobby and was very responsive to our calls. She let us stay beyond the checkout time upon our request as our flight was in the late afternoon. Our kids, 18 and 13 had a great time. Thanks Christine for the wonderful stay in your apartment in Cairns and making our vacation a pleasant and memorable one. Will definitely recommend this apartment to my friends who plan to visit Cairns. Thank you.

Tropical Ocean Sunrises & Magical Mountain Sunsets
You just can’t beat the views from Paul’s place and the location!! His place is luxurious and relaxing. A quick walk to reef fleet (snorkel and dive ticket counter) and by all the restaurants. Would love to stay here again.

2 Bedroom Condo "w" Pool entrance off your balcony
My friend and I were staying at Vanessa’s home for 3 nights. Since we had a rental car, we were able to do all kind of things in the city center which is not far away. The home is very clean and cozy. The swim out pool is wonderful for a relaxing cool off in the evening. Our time there was in the very hot and humid season. Vanessa was always responding to our questions in a reasonable manner. I would definitely stay there again and highly recommend this place! Thankfully, Christine F.
Quick stats about waterfront rentals in Clifton Beach
Total rentals
20 properties
Nightly prices starting at
$71 CAD before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
630 reviews
Family-friendly rentals
10 properties are a good fit for families
Rentals with a pool
20 properties have a pool
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20 properties include access to wifi
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