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Hillside Hideaway: vibrant retreat surrounded by hiking trails - mins from city!

Apartment near Cairns Esplanade in Cairns

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a framed artwork, a window with a view of greenery, and a potted plant.
A small white table with a lamp, a potted plant, and a book.
A cozy living room with a brown leather sofa, a white coffee table, and a framed artwork on the wall.
A brown leather sofa with floral and striped cushions, a white round table with a bowl and a card, and a window with a view of greenery.
A kitchen with a window, a sink, a kettle, and a toaster.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Aeroglen, QLD
  • Place, Mount Whitfield Conservation Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tanks Arts Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cairns Botanic Gardens
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the area

Cairns

Aeroglen stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Aeroglen apartment, you'll find Mount Whitfield Conservation Park and Skydive The Reef Cairns. Tanks Arts Centre and Red Arrow Walk are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mount Whitfield Conservation Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Skydive The Reef Cairns - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tanks Arts Centre - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Red Arrow Walk - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Cairns Botanic Gardens - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Freshwater Station - 8 min drive
  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smith Street Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunwoodys - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Woodward St Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Crafty Cassowary Kitchen & Bar - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Hillside Hideaway: vibrant retreat surrounded by hiking trails - mins from city!

Tucked away close to nature yet conveniently located just minutes away from Cairns airport, CBD & northern beaches.

Enjoy the breathtaking views of the rainforest from your kitchen window while sipping Nespresso or relax in front of the large smart TV.

Perfect for large families or groups of up to 6, there are 3 bedrooms available, offering plenty of space to spread out.

Hillside Hideaway is the perfect base to explore your surroundings, with easy access to some of Cairns’ best hiking trails including the Yellow, Red, Blue & Green Arrows. Or hike across Mount Whitfield to the trendy suburb of Edge Hill for a coffee or yoga class.

ABOUT THE PROPERTY:

Situated beside the edge of the rainforest that is Mount Whitfield, 'Hillside Hideaway' offers a cool and private place to relax and kick back to escape the Cairns heat.

Conveniently located just 6 minutes away from the airport terminal, it also doubles as a quick getaway for those early morning flights.

Enjoy air conditioning and polished concrete floors throughout, with a vibrant and modern interior... In fact, you just can't help but feel a little bit brighter just by setting foot inside the front door!

Offering access to a Nespresso coffee machine, large smart TV, full-size refrigerator and freezer, Samsung top-loader washing machine, soft bamboo bed linen and even a vintage-style record player - we hope all our guests will feel like they've truly found their second home.

As hosts, we'll provide complimentary fruit as well as a small selection of tea, coffee pods and other goodies. Body wash, shampoo and conditioner are also provided free of charge.

The apartment is completely self-contained and located on the ground floor of a large Queenslander home. Located at the end of a cul-de-sac, Hillside Hideaway is a peaceful location close to nature, with an abundance of bird life and frogs nearby, and lush plants lining the windows.

**Please Note: The two floors are entirely separate but as the owners live upstairs, occasional footsteps may be heard. Feel free to draw on the owners for local knowledge by reaching out via phone / email.**

Staying in Aeroglen means you'll get to experience a small taste of the wild without compromising on your location or being too far away from the action.

Approximate driving times to various locations are listed below:

Airport = 6 minutes
CBD = 10 minutes
Botanic Gardens = 5 minutes
Cairns esplanade = 10 minutes
Northern beaches = 7-15 minutes

Public Transport:

A bus stop is located 500m away from our house (approx 5-7 minutes walk away) and will take you straight into Lake Street in the city.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Make sure A/C, lights and appliances are all switched off and ensure windows and doors are all closed.
Wash and put dishes back in the cupboard.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: A cot is available for use upon request.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hillside Hideaway: vibrant retreat surrounded by hiking trails - mins from city! to the airport?

This apartment is 3 mi (6-min drive) away from the Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hillside Hideaway: vibrant retreat surrounded by hiking trails - mins from city! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is Hillside Hideaway: vibrant retreat surrounded by hiking trails - mins from city! to the beach?

This apartment is 11.2 mi (18-min drive) from Palm Cove Beach and 4.6 mi (10-min drive) from Holloways Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hillside Hideaway: vibrant retreat surrounded by hiking trails - mins from city! offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hillside Hideaway: vibrant retreat surrounded by hiking trails - mins from city!?

No, there is no casino at this apartment, but Reef Hotel Casino (8-min drive) and Cazalys Cairns (9-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hillside Hideaway: vibrant retreat surrounded by hiking trails - mins from city!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hillside Hideaway: vibrant retreat surrounded by hiking trails - mins from city!?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Hillside Hideaway: vibrant retreat surrounded by hiking trails - mins from city! have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does Hillside Hideaway: vibrant retreat surrounded by hiking trails - mins from city! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Hillside Hideaway: vibrant retreat surrounded by hiking trails - mins from city! to downtown Cairns?

This apartment is 3 mi away from Cairns.

Hillside Hideaway: vibrant retreat surrounded by hiking trails - mins from city! Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Tara J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This basement apartment was darling, just as pictured. It was very clean and comfortable and spacious. We loved the AC in each room, the clean and cozy linens, the large and well appointed kitchen and the fun decor. The hosts were kind and responsive. There is some noise that comes from staying below a family, but that was to be expected so it didn't bother us at all. We were able to walk to walking and hiking trails from the home. We would absolutely stay here again if we were ever in the area again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025