
House holiday rentals in Cow Bay
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Explore 10 holiday rentals in Cow Bay

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Cow Bay holiday rentals start at $156 NZD per night before taxes and fees

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Family-friendly holiday rentals
10 properties offer extra space and kid-friendly amenities

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10 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
10 of Cow Bay holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

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Guests love Kitchen, Wifi and Pool across Cow Bay rentals

4.9 Average rating
Cow Bay stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!
Top-rated house rentals in Cow Bay
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Absolute Beachfront House @palmtreesforever_aus
Palm. Trees. Forever. One of few absolute beachfront locations in Cairns, this original San Remo beach shack is the stuff of dreams. Lovingly curated to capture the simple beauty of Far North Queensland, every second in this home will make you believe in magic. Let the gentle sound of the ocean kissing the beach just meters from the deck rock you to sleep. Everything has been thought of to allow vitamin Sea to slow everything down so you can enjoy precious time with your family and friends.

Palm Cove 4BR Oasis • Heated Pool • Walk Beach
Relax in your private Palm Cove escape—just a short walk to the beach. Perfect for families or groups, this spacious 4-bedroom home features a heated pool, multiple living areas, and everything you need. 🌴On Seaside Parade 🌴Perfect family space 🌴 Focus on clean. All linen including coverlets laundered for every guest. 🌴Just 300m to the sand 🌴Large open family and kitchen leads onto patio and pool area 🌴Local owners available if needed 🌴Please read and agree to house rules before booking

Jum Rum Place, Kuranda QLD
Kuranda, home to the Indigenous Djabugay people is tucked away within an ancient Rainforest. Jum Rum Place is located only 1.6km from the Kuranda village, North Queensland backing onto Jum Rum Creek Conservation Park where there are numerous species of birds, Striped possums, Suger Gliders, Pademelons with abundance of butterflies including the Ulysses and Cairns Bird Wing. The beautiful Jum Rum Creek Walking Track is close by which takes you into the Kuranda Village, only a 15 minute walk.

Daintree Seascapes Rainforest Retreat-free ferry
With free ferry tickets included, Daintree Seascapes Holiday House is the perfect place for you to enjoy the spectacular ocean and mountain views from every room. Seascapes is only 10 minutes walk to beautiful Cow Bay beach. Ideally located in the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest, high on the coastal hillside overlooking the Coral Sea. It is perfectly placed to provide easy access to the tropical wonderlands of the Rainforest and the Reef. At Daintree Seascapes, all 3 bedrooms have insect

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.

[ Rob’s Beach Shack ] - Beachfront Bliss
Absolute beachfront property on the world famous Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas. Stunning two bedroom beachfront cottage. A truly unique experience. Sit and view the world pass by on Four Mile Beach from your front deck. Watch the kitesurfing and standup paddle boarding from your living room. Step from your veranda onto the sand. Full kitchen with oven, stove, microwave. Unlimited hi-speed wifi. Netflix. Stunning 55 inch Samsung Frame TV. You will love your stay here.

Rainforest Treehouse Sanctuary - with ocean views
Experience Cairns from our treetop 3-bedroom home in Smithfield. This amazing architectural timber home is a true haven for nature lovers. Positioned high in the foothills, you'll feel like you're living in a treehouse. One of the highlights of this retreat is the breathtaking 270° panoramic view that greets you every morning. Watch the sunrise over the ocean, take in the emerald expanse of the rainforest, and marvel at the sparkling lights of Cairns as night falls.

Romantic rainforest retreat with magical waterfall
In the heart of the World Heritage Daintree, "Fairy Falls" is the perfect place to escape and immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the oldest rainforest on earth. A private path leads to the enchanting Fairy Falls waterfall, its cascading waters permanently feeding a natural plunge pool, ideal for swimming and picnicking. Maybe you'll see an electric-blue Ulysses or even an elusive cassowary, or hear the sweet whispers of our resident sunbirds...

5 Star Luxury Home with Stunning Pool ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Resort living at it's finest in this fully air conditioned large private home with stunning views of the Coral Sea, wonderful large spaces and an absolutely stunning pool. Make the most of your holiday period. This property allows checkin as early as 8am on your day of arrival. Checkout time is 11am but in most cases it can be extended at no cost to 6pm. Please message host should you wish to confirm availability of late check out prior to booking.

Luxury on Mudlo, 4 bedroom home with heated pool
Luxury on Mudlo is a modern and luxurious home located right in the heart of Port Douglas. This 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home features open plan living, a private heated saltwater swimming pool and complimentary Wi-Fi. Luxury on Mudlo enjoys one of the best locations in Port Douglas. Located on a quiet street just 400 metres from Macrossan Street, 500 metres from the Crystalbrook Marina and 700 metres from stunning Four Mile Beach.

Daintree Oceanview Guesthouse
Daintree Oceanview is the perfect holiday home to stop, relax, unwind and base yourself to explore the beautiful World Heritage Daintree Rainforest and surroundings. The self contained, off grid home is situated on the side of the hill with stunning view's of the coral sea while still being immersed by the rainforest. Sit back on the deck and enjoy the wildlife including the occasional Cassowary.

STONEWOOD VIEWS
STONEWOOD VIEWS One of the most modern and contemporary holiday homes in the Daintree. Located in a quiet no through road hidden amongst the worlds oldest rainforest. 15min north of the Daintree ferry We have a porta cot available for infants. We can help you book tours such as Ocean Safari, Jungle surfing and croc spotting tours. Starlink/ wifi.
Popular amenities for Cow Bay house rentals
House rentals with a pool

Huge heated pool , minutes walk to the beach

p a l m h o u s e • luxury beachside getaway

Frangipani Beach House on absolute beachfront

Artists Beach House: Pool, Tropical Luxe, Sleep 14

Paradise Holiday Co - Seclusion Pavilions

Sorrento Breeze | Port Douglas

Tranquility by the Lake - Luxury Home Port Douglas

Port Douglas Beach House Retreat
Weekly house rentals

Doorstep to the wonders of FNQ

17 Solander Blvd - Beachside home sleeps 14 guests

Amazing views! - Flametrees over the Daintree

Kaba Kada House - Daintree

Stoney Treehouse | Luxury Cairns Rainforest Escape

The Havannah Beachfront House with Heated Pool

Cow Bay Homestay

creek, rainforest, beach, cassowary, spacious
Private house rentals

Ohana—Ultimate Family Escape

Mini golf, games, Pizza oven, Jacuzzi & more!

'The Hampton Lodge' with private pool on 25 acres

Da White Beachfront House Kewarra beach

Entire home in Palm Cove

Niyah’s Escape (with 13m Heated* lap pool)

Kuranda Rainforest House

Villa Two | Private Pool | Stroll to Beach
When is the best time to visit Cow Bay?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | $275 NZD | $302 NZD | $311 NZD | $281 NZD | $295 NZD | $301 NZD | $306 NZD | $316 NZD | $308 NZD | $294 NZD | $280 NZD | $285 NZD |
| Avg. temp | 29°C | 29°C | 28°C | 27°C | 25°C | 24°C | 23°C | 24°C | 25°C | 27°C | 28°C | 29°C |
Destinations to explore
- Cairns Holiday rentals
- Townsville Holiday rentals
- Port Douglas Holiday rentals
- Cairns City Holiday rentals
- Palm Cove Holiday rentals
- Magnetic Island Holiday rentals
- Nelly Bay Holiday rentals
- Mission Beach Holiday rentals
- Yungaburra Holiday rentals
- Atherton Holiday rentals
- Kuranda Holiday rentals
- Trinity Beach Holiday rentals
- Palm Cove Beach
- Daintree Rainforest
- Wonga Beach
- Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
- The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum
- Ellis Beach
- Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre
- Quicksilver Cruises
- Rainforestation Nature Park
- Wildlife Habitat
- Australian Butterfly Sanctuary
- Palm Cove Jetty
- Barron Falls
- Daintree Discovery Centre
- Palmer Sea Reef Golf Course





