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1. Palm Cove Studio Apartments

Palm Cove Studio Apartments
4.0 star property
Palm Cove
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (66 reviews)
"fantastic location near the beach and cafes and restaurants. Spacious and clean room. The room has everything you needed, like a full sized fridge. The facility also has a communal kitchen and washing machine. Love it"
Australia
Edmond
The price is CA $168
CA $168 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Palm Cove Studio Apartments

2. Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa

Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa
5.0 star property
Craiglie
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,048 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
United States
Brad
The price is CA $207
CA $227 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa

3. Mantra Aqueous on Port

Mantra Aqueous on Port
4.0 star property
Port Douglas
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (713 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 $221
CA $243 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Mantra Aqueous on Port

4. By The Sea Port Douglas

By The Sea Port Douglas
4.0 star property
Port Douglas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (745 reviews)
"Spent the weekend in Port Douglas. By The Sea Port Douglas is perfectly situated for walking to the whole of Maccrosso. St, the Boat Shed, Rex Park and 4 Mile Beach. The property is really well maintained and the staff were excellent. I highly recommend this property."
Australia
Gary
The price is CA $160
CA $178 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
By The Sea Port Douglas

5. Trinity Collective

Trinity Collective
3.5 star property
Trinity Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (193 reviews)
"Great location"
Australia
Jessica
The price is CA $172
CA $216 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Trinity Collective

6. The Palms at Palm Cove

The Palms at Palm Cove
4.0 star property
Palm Cove
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (89 reviews)
"Quiet and close to the beaches. Relaxing and close to dining options."
United States
Karthik
The price is CA $187
CA $206 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27
The Palms at Palm Cove

7. Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore
5.0 star property
Palm Cove
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (562 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful gardens and apartment."
Australia
Nancy
The price is CA $380
CA $418 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore

8. Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments
4.0 star property
Trinity Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (528 reviews)
"The property was great, very central amazing pool with sand and a swim up bar !"
Australia
catharine
The price is CA $176
CA $194 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Trinity Beach Club Holiday Apartments

9. Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas
4.5 star property
Port Douglas
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,235 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff"
Australia
Chris
The price is CA $230
CA $230 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas

10. Whitsunday Apartments

Whitsunday Apartments
4.0 star property
Whitsundays
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,649 reviews)
"Great stay"
Australia
aly
The price is CA $463
CA $463 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Whitsunday Apartments

11. Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat

Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat
4.5 star property
Port Douglas
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (846 reviews)
"It was clean, tropical, well kept and close to everything."
Australia
Alan
The price is CA $440
CA $488 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat

12. Palm View Holiday Apartments

Palm View Holiday Apartments
4.0 star property
Bowen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (179 reviews)
"Was perfect for what we needed"
Australia
Kellea
The price is CA $116
CA $128 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Palm View Holiday Apartments

13. On the Beach Holiday Apartments

On the Beach Holiday Apartments
4.0 star property
Trinity Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (571 reviews)
"Clean room, great location, would definitely stay here again"
Australia
Charlotte
The price is CA $171
CA $171 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
On the Beach Holiday Apartments

14. Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort
3.5 star property
Woree
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (830 reviews)
"Love staying here"
Australia
KYLIE
The price is CA $121
CA $135 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort

15. Sea Point On Trinity Beach

Sea Point On Trinity Beach
4.5 star property
Trinity Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (213 reviews)
"Property was perfect, immaculately clean and located across the road from the ocean."
Australia
Steven
The price is CA $345
CA $345 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Sea Point On Trinity Beach

16. Baybliss Studio 2

Baybliss Studio 2
3.5 star property
Shute Harbour
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (10 reviews)
"For us it was perfect 10-15min out of airlie beach nice and quiet the view is outstanding to wake up to everyday.Very clean and tidy we couldnt ask for more great stay."
Australia
Rob George
Baybliss Studio 2

17. 1770 Southern Cross Travellers Retreat

1770 Southern Cross Travellers Retreat
1.0 star property
Agnes Water
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (4 reviews)
"The cabin was very clean and tidy and provided all of the amenities that a traveller requires."
Australia
Anthony
The price is CA $144
CA $144 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
1770 Southern Cross Travellers Retreat

18. Cairns Beach Resort

Cairns Beach Resort
3.5 star property
Holloways Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (366 reviews)
"Nice accommodation"
Australia
Bianca
The price is CA $215
CA $236 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Cairns Beach Resort

19. Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments
3.0 star property
Airlie Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (403 reviews)
"Great place to stay! Clean, beautiful view and helpful host."
Canada
Denise
The price is CA $184
CA $203 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments

20. Madison Ocean Breeze

Madison Ocean Breeze
3.5 star property
North Ward
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (646 reviews)
"Clean, great location, comfortable beds, lovely welcoming and helpful staff. Cafes and restaurants, supermarket close by. Great spot to stay for the night."
Australia
Diana
The price is CA $125
CA $138 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Madison Ocean Breeze
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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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