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From the guests and hosts who’ve experienced our difference.

Positive: Great location. Big house. Comfy beds. Lots of utensils in big kitchen, everything you need for a family holiday. Negative: BBQ dirty, couldn't use it. Untidy backyard not well maintained.
Meshal — The Snowy Escape
Will definitely go there again. Great location and customer service
Very helpful host that really did the extra for our visit
Victor R - 8/10/25 — Bay Breeze
Great location
Fernanda - 15/9/25 — Lantern 14 – Terrace
Lovely, clean, spacious & well-equipped apartment. So quiet and relaxing with a beautiful view out towards ocean from the private patio. Easy walk to the beach, bars, shops and eateries. Will definitely be back again!
Amanda U - 21/10/25 — Unit 506 ‘Drift’
Awesome place to holiday! Beautiful grounds and home with lots of space for all of the family.
Briet Wilson - 10/9/25 — Alpha Luxe
A perfect place for relaxation and privacy. The position of the property was exceptional. There was plenty of room and the decor was interesting  
The resort and the room was perfect for what we needed. The size of the apartment was very functional and great for a family of four. The large couch, the balcony and the super comfortable beds were perfect for our five night stay.  
Chantal F - 17/10/25 — 55 Alamanda Palm Cove
Casual and enjoyable. The location was good close to restaurants. The check in and out easy.
Brendan - 26/10/25 — Wine Down at The Pier
This apartment was fantastic. so clean, comfy beds and so close to walk to everything. I highly recommend staying here. If I'm ever back in Cairns I'll be staying here again.
Janita M - 24/10/25 — Ocean Breeze at Trilogy
Great location, fantastic view from balcony. Clean, comfortable all required equipment supplied. Many thanks."
Kerrie K - 28/10/25 — Unit 18 Baywatch
Absolutely gorgeous place. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was spectacular with the views overlooking the mountains! Pool was super clean and great condition too. Can’t wait to come back here in the summer time!
Nick - 16/9/25 — Mer-Sea
Excellent location, fantastic view, great facilities, a great getaway for our family with young kids.
Simone - 28/10/25 — Ocean Views at the Bay
Location location location, beach, shops, walking paths, kids skate parkall within easy walking distance or sit on the deck and watch the whales blow in the bay. we had a multi generational family group and the house layout worked well. Having onsite parking plus two garages is fantastic. our grandkids brought bikes and they could all be safely locked away. A few minor points to note... the main doors close really loudly so may be a problem if you didn't rent both apartments, the apartments are getting a bit of a tired feel, especially the pool. Having said that the location and view from the upstairs apartment were really surpurb. all family members were able to interact together, share meals and get together. We had a wonderful time.
Lovely relaxing stay. Used spa bath a few times. kids loved it also Positive: Loved the proximity to the beach, but the feel of a private house rather than a hotel. Very close to main Glenelg shops and thoroughfare. Short walk to supermarket. Great kitchen. Negative: Very small garage, unable to fit SUV in due to brick column - also had to put side mirrors in to prevent them hitting side of garage door. Limited dishes and cutlery.
Angela - 27/10/25 — Glenelg Cottage by Marina
The view from our room was gorgeous, the loft was cosy and we loved we could see the mountain with snow.
This place was perfect
Steven L - 8/10/25 — Beach Edge
Positive: Unbeatable location in the middle of the village. We loved the direct access to the square (and shops/restaurants/pub) from the property. Views of the mountains from the window. Layout and configuration is great too. Love the mud room where you could hang coats and keep shoes in. Bathroom was fabulous- clean, modern and large. Great they the added sliding doors to separate the bed and living space - very clever. Excellent amount of storage space. Easy check in process. Negative: The sofa bed needs fixing/replacing. Access to the carpark was slightly challenging but quite spacious once in there. Can't fault anything else.
Emily - 7/10/25 — Squatters Run 1
Nice House. Positive: Beautiful view Negative: Didn’t have enough dishwashing tablets Not enough toilet paper for 10 people No sponges to wash dishes
Natalia - 2/10/25 — Coco’s Place
Loved the unit, well set out and a lovely view of the marina and mountains. Close to everything
Lisa F - 28/10/25 — 52 Harbour Lights with Ocean View