Experience Serenity and Style at Carinya – Your Private Oasis in Palm Cove

Palm Cove, Queensland
$528 avg/night
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Villa

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Welcome to Carinya, an Aboriginal word meaning `happy, peaceful home,` and we invite you to experience exactly that during your stay.

Carinya has been purpose-built for holiday living, offering a unique split-pavilion design with mountain views and a private pool set within a quasi-outdoor area. Nestled in a sought-after location, it’s only a five-minute stroll to the Palm Cove beach and esplanade via a scenic tropical boardwalk, making it the perfect destination for your getaway.

The home features a spacious kitchen, air-conditioning throughout, and comfortable bedrooms, ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable stay. The pavilion-style design splits the house into two interconnected buildings, linked by an undercover outdoor living area that serves as the central hub.

Here, you’ll find a refreshing plunge pool, a dining table, and a gas BBQ, all surrounded by lush gardens. Large bi-fold doors seamlessly connect this outdoor haven to the indoor spaces, which include a modern kitchen and a living room with a smart TV and leather couch. An additional cosy seating area adjoins the patio for moments of quiet relaxation.

Upstairs in the main pavilion, the master bedroom boasts a king-sized bed, ensuite, walk-in robe, and a private balcony with stunning mountain views. The second pavilion offers a separate living or study area, two additional bedrooms—one with a queen bed and the other with two singles that can be converted into a king upon request—and a bathroom with both a shower and a bathtub.

Guests have exclusive access to the entire house, including the garage and private pool. Just a five-minute walk away, a local health club features a 25m lap pool, gym, and sauna, with casual visits starting at $15.

Palm Cove itself is a charming beachside village about 30 minutes north of Cairns. Its esplanade is lined with ancient melaleuca trees, creating a serene environment where you can ditch the shoes, opt for a bike over a car, and savor fresh seafood for a sunset barbecue on the beach. Adventurous guests can hire a kayak to explore nearby waters, take a tour to Double Island, or try their luck fishing off the jetty, known for Spanish mackerel, cod, whiting, and more.

Please note, this home features a split-pavilion layout designed to create a sense of privacy, space, and natural flow between indoor and outdoor living areas. The configuration can be ideal for families with older children or groups of friends seeking comfort and independence during their stay. However, it may not be suitable for families with very young children due to the distance between the main pavilion and the rear bedrooms.

We encourage guests to review the floor plan before booking to ensure the layout suits their needs and travel style. Taking a moment to familiarise yourself with the home’s design will help you enjoy a comfortable, relaxed, and worry-free stay.

We also offer the services of Cozie Travel, our in-house travel agency. Our local experts are ready to assist with booking tours or car rentals, providing honest advice, and helping you plan memorable excursions in Cairns and beyond. Whether it’s creating a perfect itinerary or answering your questions, we’re here to ensure your experience is nothing short of exceptional.
Thank you for looking after this home and respecting the rules during your stay.

Check-In Form & ID: All guests are required to complete a check-in form and present valid ID upon arrival. This is for security and registration purposes. Please answer the pre-booking questions truthfully to ensure the space suits your needs, and carefully read the check-in instructions that will be sent before your arrival.

Please note that we provide a starter amenity kit that includes a few essentials for your convenience, but for longer stays, you may need to go shopping to re-stock.

Please remember that you are in a residential setting. We remind you to respect the neighbours by keeping noise to a minimum.

No Unregistered Guests: Only registered guests are allowed on the property. No unregistered visitors are permitted inside the property.

This property has a strict no party, no smoking, and no pet policy. Any breach will result in immediate cancellation or eviction.

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM via self check-in with a key safe.

Check-out is before 10:00 AM. Unauthorised late check outs may incur a fee. Please follow the check out instructions sent to you and make sure you are familiar with where to leave your keys.

Guests may be charged for additional housekeeping if the property requires extra cleaning time.

Guests will be charged for replacing lost keys or fobs as well as a call out fee, if required.

Any smoking inside the property will result in charges to have the property professionally deodorised and furniture and carpets steam cleaned.

Cancellation Policy: Our cancellation policy is firm. We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance to cover your trip in case of emergencies, illness, extreme weather, etc. Any refund requests outside of our cancellation policy will be declined. We are happy to provide documentation to your travel insurance company to help expedite your claim.

Thank you, and we hope you enjoy your stay!

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden
  • POOL/SPA

    Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Highchair Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Michelle

    Submitted Jun 28, 2022

    Stayed Jun 19, 2022

    Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Wonderful, modern house with fantastic outdoor area/pool. The excellent communication and some thoughtful homely additions made it the perfect escape for our family holiday in FNQ. The separation between the main living/master and the additional two bedrooms was fantastic for our teens.

  • M E.

    Submitted May 29, 2025

    Stayed May 19, 2025

    We were able to relax and enjoy the Cairns/Palm Cove/Port Douglas area with ease while staying at the Carinya Villa and the name was very appropriate. Since we wanted a central location for our Queensland getaway it was perfect. The house was clean, organized, well maintained and supplied. Had a great time with the outdoor space.

  • Ryan B.

    Submitted Oct 29, 2024

    Stayed Sep 25, 2024

    stayed at this property for 3 weeks - loved the location right near palm cove jetty with a beautiful walk. property was clean. highly recommend

  • Ann W.

    Submitted Jul 17, 2024

    Stayed Jul 9, 2024

    Clean and comfortable property- well suited to travelling with teens as there is a separate pavilion connected to the main house. No garden but a nice semi covered area with plunge pool, and good location (a short stroll to the beach).

  • Isabelle R.

    Submitted Jun 25, 2023

    Stayed Jun 9, 2023

    We had a wonderful time here. My parents stayed upstairs in the main house and my husband and I stayed with our infant toddler in the granny flat, which adjoins to the main house and really feels part of it, rather than out the back, so you have privacy but also can use the common areas together easily. The location is incredible - a short boardwalk stroll to the main stretch of cafes, shops and kids playground. Save for the stairs the house is pretty toddler proof. The listing could be massively improved with a few inexpensive tweaks - better small appliances like a new toaster and a milk frother to go with the nespresso machine. A new bin, some new pegs for the clothesline etc. Small things that make a huge difference especially if you're staying for longer than a few days. I also think a housekeeper coming to change sheets once over the course of our 2.5 week stay would have been appropriate given the price of the stay. Otherwise, seamless check in / check out, great property and incredible location. We will be back :)

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