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Mirage Whitsundays

Mirage Whitsundays
4.0 star property
Cannonvale
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (801 reviews)
"The villa was spacious and the views were amazing. Some of the fittings in the bathroom needed repair. Overall fantastic."
Australia
Jillianne Mary
The price is CA $505
CA $558 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Mirage Whitsundays

Rosslyn Bay Resort

Rosslyn Bay Resort
3.5 star property
Rosslyn
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (513 reviews)
"Kitchen has most gear required."
Australia
Corey
The price is CA $156
CA $172 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Rosslyn Bay Resort

Empire Apartment Hotel

Empire Apartment Hotel
4.5 star property
Rockhampton City
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (875 reviews)
"Very well located and well run property. We had a most enjoyable stay there!"
Australia
John
The price is CA $240
CA $240 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Empire Apartment Hotel

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
5.0 star property
Palm Cove
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (555 reviews)
"Beach view what you see is what you get"
Australia
Diana
The price is CA $587
CA $646 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Chambers Wildlife Rainforest Lodges

Chambers Wildlife Rainforest Lodges
3.0 star property
Lake Eacham
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (248 reviews)
"Great stay. Clean and beautiful grounds"
United States
PASCAL
The price is CA $151
CA $166 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Chambers Wildlife Rainforest Lodges

Whitsunday Apartments

Whitsunday Apartments
4.0 star property
Whitsundays
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,602 reviews)
"Nothing can beat that view, just breathtaking!!!!"
Australia
Natalie
The price is CA $461
CA $461 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Whitsunday Apartments

Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas
4.5 star property
Port Douglas
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,198 reviews)
"We had a very nice stay the pool, grounds and room were excellent."
United States
David
The price is CA $295
CA $295 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
3.5 star property
Woree
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (799 reviews)
"Definitely recommend this place, sure am coming back here next time I’m in Town 😊"
Australia
Seeba
The price is CA $241
CA $266 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

The Boathouse Apartments

The Boathouse Apartments
3.5 star property
Airlie Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (807 reviews)
"Lovely friendly staff Clean accommodation Accessible "
Australia
Mahmoud
The price is CA $421
CA $421 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
The Boathouse Apartments

Niramaya Villas and Spa

Niramaya Villas and Spa
5.0 star property
Port Douglas
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (166 reviews)
"Beautiful room and helpful staff. "
United States
Jeffrey
The price is CA $2,014
CA $2,219 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 25 - Jul 26
Niramaya Villas and Spa

Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments
3.0 star property
Airlie Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (400 reviews)
"Great place to stay! Clean, beautiful view and helpful host."
Canada
Denise
The price is CA $172
CA $191 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
4.0 star property
Trinity Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (514 reviews)
"Great stay"
Australia
Samuel
The price is CA $290
CA $321 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel

Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel
4.0 star property
Gladstone Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (971 reviews)
"Clean room. Staff were awesome. Close to food options and coffee"
Australia
Anand
The price is CA $159
CA $175 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 17 - Jul 18
Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel

QCWA Kissing Point Units

QCWA Kissing Point Units
3.5 star property
North Ward
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (121 reviews)
"Room was clean, spacious and well equipped for a family. Location excellent!"
Australia
Julie
The price is CA $159
CA $159 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
QCWA Kissing Point Units

Koola Beach Apartments Bargara

Koola Beach Apartments Bargara
4.0 star property
Bargara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (275 reviews)
"Sharon was great. Responded to an early morning sms on her day off to extend our stay."
Australia
anita
The price is CA $189
CA $209 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Koola Beach Apartments Bargara

1770 Holiday Village

1770 Holiday Village
3.5 star property
Seventeen Seventy
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (402 reviews)
"Cabin was in a wonderful bush setting. There is a short walk to a beautiful beach. Caravan Park is well set out and clean and tidy."
Australia
Peter
The price is CA $149
CA $149 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
1770 Holiday Village

Mantra Aqueous on Port

Mantra Aqueous on Port
4.0 star property
Port Douglas
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (700 reviews)
"Best thing was the swim out and spa. "
Australia
Susan
The price is CA $361
CA $361 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 18 - Jul 19
Mantra Aqueous on Port

The Palms at Palm Cove

The Palms at Palm Cove
4.0 star property
Palm Cove
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (79 reviews)
"The space was larger than expected, lovely and lush gardens. Clean and modern, very happy with our stay. Free parking and convenient location."
Australia
Sophie
The price is CA $365
CA $404 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
The Palms at Palm Cove

Cairns Beach Resort

Cairns Beach Resort
3.5 star property
Holloways Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (353 reviews)
"Great location and very quiet. The stairs didn’t bother me at all but certainly something to be aware of - request lower floors if you don’t like stairs :)"
Australia
Lauren
The price is CA $258
CA $284 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Cairns Beach Resort

Mission Reef Resort

Mission Reef Resort
4.0 star property
Wongaling Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (719 reviews)
"The management were effecient and helpful. The room provided all we needed. Our three night stay was comfortable. If you are looking for a convenient location this is the place."
Australia
Lynore
The price is CA $171
CA $190 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Mission Reef Resort
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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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