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1. The Palms at Palm Cove

The Palms at Palm Cove
4.0 star property
Palm Cove
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (86 reviews)
"Quiet and close to the beaches. Relaxing and close to dining options."
United States
Karthik
The price is CA $181
CA $200 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
The Palms at Palm Cove

2. Palm Cove Studio Apartments

Palm Cove Studio Apartments
4.0 star property
Palm Cove
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (61 reviews)
"Very spacious and comfortable accommodation in an excellent location just a short stroll to the beach and a whole host of great places to eat or just grab a coffee. The walls are a little thin but luckily we had nice quiet neighbours and overall we really enjoyed our stay. Bed was very comfortable and the pool looked lovely though we didn’t go in. Outdoor kitchen was really useful."
United Kingdom
Rachael
The price is CA $191
CA $191 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Palm Cove Studio Apartments

3. Trinity Collective

Trinity Collective
3.5 star property
Trinity Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (185 reviews)
"Great stay, be aware there is no covered or shaded parking unlike most motels, inconvenient in rainy weather or summer."
Australia
Bradley
The price is CA $173
CA $204 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Trinity Collective

4. By The Sea Port Douglas

By The Sea Port Douglas
4.0 star property
Port Douglas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (738 reviews)
"Property was well located, clean and had everything we needed. The front desk host was very friendly and helpful with recommendations, etc."
United States
Wayne
The price is CA $179
CA $198 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
By The Sea Port Douglas

5. On the Beach Holiday Apartments

On the Beach Holiday Apartments
4.0 star property
Trinity Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (568 reviews)
"Clean room, great location, would definitely stay here again"
Australia
Charlotte
The price is CA $204
CA $204 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
On the Beach Holiday Apartments

6. Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
4.0 star property
Trinity Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (525 reviews)
"The property was great, very central amazing pool with sand and a swim up bar !"
Australia
catharine
The price is CA $189
CA $208 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

7. Cocos Holiday Apartments

Cocos Holiday Apartments
3.5 star property
Trinity Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (52 reviews)
"For the location and amenities, it was great. Check in was a breeze, other hotel guests were polite and quiet. Clean but definitely could do with a update in our room, the finishings were a bit shabby. Having said that, the value was great and we'd probably stay again."
Australia
Michelle
The price is CA $159
CA $175 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Cocos Holiday Apartments

8. Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas
4.5 star property
Port Douglas
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,231 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff"
Australia
Chris
The price is CA $231
CA $231 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

9. Palm View Holiday Apartments

Palm View Holiday Apartments
4.0 star property
Bowen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (178 reviews)
"Was perfect for what we needed"
Australia
Kellea
The price is CA $112
CA $124 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Palm View Holiday Apartments

10. Trinity Beach Pacific

Trinity Beach Pacific
Trinity Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (174 reviews)
"Our family had a fantastic stay! "
Australia
Sarah
The price is CA $211
CA $235 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Trinity Beach Pacific

11. Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments
3.0 star property
Airlie Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (402 reviews)
"Great place to stay! Clean, beautiful view and helpful host."
Canada
Denise
The price is CA $179
CA $198 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

12. NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park

NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park
2.0 star property
Cannonvale
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (162 reviews)
"All round just great for an overnight stay in the studio room i got amenities were good and the bar cafe they had on-site priced great happy hour between 4 and 630 on Saturday arvo, $6.00 cans of beer and cocktails available"
Australia
Brendon
The price is CA $101
CA $112 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park

13. 1770 Southern Cross Travellers Retreat

1770 Southern Cross Travellers Retreat
1.0 star property
Agnes Water
7.4 out of 10, Good, (3 reviews)
"The cabin was very clean and tidy and provided all of the amenities that a traveller requires."
Australia
Anthony
The price is CA $139
CA $139 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
1770 Southern Cross Travellers Retreat

14. Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
3.5 star property
Woree
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (824 reviews)
"We loved the holiday family activities!! Thanks for a great stay! Waterslides were a hit!"
Australia
Jessica
The price is CA $113
CA $125 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

15. Mantra Aqueous on Port

Mantra Aqueous on Port
4.0 star property
Port Douglas
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (711 reviews)
"The perfect location! So easy to walk to the shops and beach. Direct access to the pool was also wonderful! Highly recommend, we had such a lovely stay!"
Australia
Geraldine
The price is CA $258
CA $258 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Mantra Aqueous on Port

16. Cairns Beach Resort

Cairns Beach Resort
3.5 star property
Holloways Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (364 reviews)
"Nice accommodation"
Australia
Bianca
The price is CA $248
CA $273 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Cairns Beach Resort

17. NRMA Agnes Water Holiday Park

NRMA Agnes Water Holiday Park
2.5 star property
Agnes Water
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (107 reviews)
"Beautiful place for a beach stay"
Australia
Kristin
The price is CA $159
CA $174 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
NRMA Agnes Water Holiday Park

18. Sea Point On Trinity Beach

Sea Point On Trinity Beach
4.5 star property
Trinity Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (211 reviews)
"Property was perfect, immaculately clean and located across the road from the ocean."
Australia
Steven
The price is CA $359
CA $359 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Sea Point On Trinity Beach

19. Port Douglas Apartments - Adults Only Oasis

Port Douglas Apartments - Adults Only Oasis
4.0 star property
Port Douglas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (226 reviews)
"Everything we need .!! Brilliant."
Australia
graham
The price is CA $274
CA $274 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Port Douglas Apartments - Adults Only Oasis

20. Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
5.0 star property
Palm Cove
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (560 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful gardens and apartment."
Australia
Nancy
The price is CA $448
CA $493 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
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You always said you would go on a dream vacation someday. Now, someday is here. But you don’t just want to dip your toe into the trip of a lifetime, you want to cannon ball into the deep end. Go ahead, unplug and unwind in style. When you book one of our vacation rentals, the ordinary is in the rearview. Instead of sharing your vacation with hundreds of hotel guests, you get to take advantage of all the space at your private apartment or room. You also get to enjoy all the amenities of a private residence for a truly unique and memorable stay. Why don’t you take off your shoes and settle in for a while? Your vacation just got upgraded.

As much as you love your short-term rental, it’s always good to get out and explore to soak up . Live like a local: Eat regional food, cheer on the home team, and visit the best cultural attractions in town. No matter the season, there is always something going on in . Seeing all the best attractions is bound to make you fall in love with Great Barrier Reef. Who knows, you may even be tempted to extend your vacation rental stay. There’s a reason home rentals are so popular here—after a long day of exploration, going back to your very own living room to stretch out is a dream come true.

It’s your escape so why share it? You deserve your own slice of paradise. Booking your vacation rental on Expedia is simple and safe. Just pick your dates to search for the perfect property and book securely. We let you contact the property owner directly to make any special arrangements. All that’s left to do is show up with bells on and have a memorable vacation. With all the amenities available in short-term rentals, that won’t be hard to do.

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