Family-friendly vacation rentals in Great Barrier Reef

Beach House Hideaway, POOL FRONT, walk to beach!

Retreat to a little piece of paradise, with a large pool at your doorstep, and the beach a quick stroll away. Close to Palm Cove and 30 min drive to the city. In our tropical garden, the beach themed guest house has all the comforts of home. Spacious, air conditioned, with kitchen, bbq, and pool side furniture. Free wifi + Netflix. Our house is across the garden. So at hand for local tips or anything you may need. Come and stay, we’d love to share our little piece of paradise with you!

The Green Place, Tropical 2 bedroom apt +4 Pools.

Welcome to The Green Place, a spacious 2-bedroom apartment in tropical Far North Queensland. Inspired by jungle surroundings, our unique and luxurious holiday apartment transports you to the tropics. *Free WiFi & Parking *Flexible Bedding *Fully Stocked: Essentials, extra towels, laundry supplies *Workout space w/ pedestal bike Located in the Lakes Resort, with access to 4 pools and treetop views from the third floor (stairs only). Plus we're only 10 minutes from Cairns CBD and the airport.

Botanic Retreat two streets from Cairns Esplanade

Welcome to Lily Pad Inn, a beautifully furnished tropical holiday hideaway near the top end of Cairns City Esplanade. This secluded property is set amongst your own botanic garden, with fish ponds, turtles & wildlife abound. The master bedroom, bathroom & private courtyard are completely your own & accompanied by a fully secure iron gate entrance from the street. The king sized four poster bed, with ample room to work, rest & play, will give you the best introduction to Cairns tropical living.

Official Resort Booking - Studio

Book Direct and Enjoy Exclusive Benefits! Only when you book directly, you’ll enjoy exclusive use of all resort facilities, Our on-site team is here to provide immediate, personal service — from a friendly face-to-face welcome and guided tour of our facilities to helping you plan your adventures at our convenient tour desk something you won’t get through any other host. So why pay more elsewhere? Just moments from stunning Trinity Beach, Blue Lagoon Resort offers the perfect tropical escape.

December Special. The Cubby Luxury Nature Retreat

SUMMER ESCAPE. From the modern luxurious interior, you can soak up nature at its finest. The platypus, other waterlife and birdlife are visible from the breakfast / cocktail bar as well as from the bathtub or outdoor shower. The biggest decision you will need to make is which vantage point to enjoy. There is the stunning fireplace that flows from inside out to the deck, also able to be enjoyed from the bathtub. *PLEASE NOTE: The service fee is imposed and received 100% by Air BnB, not host.

ABSOLUTE BEACHFRONT! 🌴 Cairns Beachside retreat

Come and relax in our beachfront retreat. This spacious self contained apartment includes a combined kitchen, living and dining room with beachviews. Two queen size bedrooms (one with additonal single bed), modern twoway bathroom and a shared laundry facility for your convenience. Perfect for a couples sneaky weekend away or perfect for a family fun holiday. Enjoy a stroll on the beach, roam around our beautiful gardens or a splash in our large infinity pool. Relax, unwind, recharge!

SPIRE - Palm Cove Luxury

SPIRE is a stylish, modern, architectural retreat perfectly positioned in Ocean’s Edge beachside estate, Palm Cove. Immerse yourself in peace and comfort with natural light and cool breezes flooding every room of this property. Take a dip in the crystal-clear mineral pool or unwind in the private alfresco courtyard surrounded by lush manicured gardens. Only a short stroll through the rainforest enveloped boardwalk will reveal the vibrant Palm Cove Beach esplanade right on your doorstep.

The Ultimate in Luxury at Eagle Ridge Retreat

Bask in ultimate luxury. Absolutely stunning views in total privacy yet only minutes to town. Eagle Ridge Retreat is a custom designed home. Built on the ridge line overlooking the Keppel Islands on the Great Barrier Reef it offers breathtaking views. Enjoy 270 degree views of the mountains through to the ocean where you can watch the Eagles and Osprey soar up the valley in your infinity edge private pool or simply relax in your outdoor bath as you watch the moon rise over the islands.

Villa Amavi, South Mission Beach

Peaceful, secluded and nestled in tropical rainforest with breathtaking views of South Mission Beach & Dunk Island. Escape and completely unwind, in your own private luxury holiday home. One week relaxing here feels like a month away. Fully air conditioned with spacious indoor & outdoor living areas the Villa can be configured for 2 to 10 guests, making it an ideal holiday home for any size group. Villa Amavi also covers 100% of Airbnb's service fee, so that guests pay $0 service fee.

Church House - Townsville home with a twist

Welcome to Church House. A recently renovated 1920's Baptist Church for you to call your own. The apartment is at the rear of the Church proper (which now houses an architectural design studio). You have your own private entrance exclusively for ChurchHouse. Thick brick walls separate the apartment from the office and ensure peace and quiet during your stay. Our inner-city location means that you will hear some traffic noise - ear plugs are available upon request should you require.

Spring Haven Kuranda – Rainforest Garden Retreat

Escape in style to a stunning retreat five minutes from Kuranda Village. Fully self-contained, contemporary, one-bedroom cabin with outdoor bath, nestled in a rainforest garden. Take in the serenity and wildlife, and enjoy a special getaway. Relax • Refresh • Rejuvenate 2 night minimum stay. Unfortunately we no longer take single night bookings. If you are a returning guest please message us privately for a discounted rate. You can also book direct to save.

FNQ Blooms Tropical Flower Farm Lodge

Our Tropical Flower Farm is a 52-acre property situated at the foothills of Mt Bartle about one hour drive south of the Cairns International Airport. We grow an extensive variety of tropical Heliconia and Ginger for use in the Australian Cut Flower market. Our farm is completely self-sustainable. We have a waterfall that generates our power through Hydroelectricity and gravity-fed water from a natural spring.