Cairns Rentals presents our serene Edge Hill guesthouse on Mount Whitfield overlooking Cairns, our private one-bedroom guesthouse offers a serene retreat with breathtaking views. Enjoy outdoor dining, a fully equipped kitchen for home-cooked meals, and cozy interior. Just minutes from the city yet immersed in tranquility, it's the perfect escape for couples or solo travelers seeking relaxation and adventure.
Just 4 km from the Cairns city centre and minutes from the airport, this private studio apartment offers a tranquil retreat with breathtaking views of the city, ocean, and lush rainforest mountains.
Located at the base of the main house, the studio is separate, ensuring privacy while allowing you to immerse yourself in the stunning natural surroundings. The spacious, light-filled interior features breezy, open-plan living with veranda decking on both sides, offering a perfect balance of indoor and outdoor relaxation.
Features & Amenities:
✔ Private studio apartment, separate from the main house
✔ Air-conditioned for comfort
✔ Queen-size bed plus pullout sofa for 1 adult or child
✔ Bathroom with shower & toilet
✔ Lounge with a smart TV
✔ Two private verandas with lounge seating & a 4-seater outdoor dining table
✔ Fully equipped kitchen with cooking facilities, tea, coffee, and guest amenities
✔ Free Wi-Fi
✔ Internal laundry with washing machine
✔ Private courtyard garden with tropical landscaping & panoramic views
✔ Street parking available
Baby high chair and porta cot available upon request (please note: baby blankets not provided).
Access & Location:
Guests have exclusive access to the entire studio. Entry is via a charming stone pathway leading down from the main house—please note that the path is uneven and has no handrails, so take care when descending. Not ideal for people with mobility limitations.
The property is located in the sought-after suburb of Edge Hill, just minutes from cafes, bakeries, restaurants, and boutique shops. The renowned Cairns Botanic Gardens and Centenary Lakes are nearby, offering picturesque walks and tropical beauty. Public transport is available, or take a short drive to the CBD for even more dining and entertainment options.
Amenities
We provide a generous amount of amenities as a "start up" for your stay. These include, shampoo, conditioner, body soap, dishwasher & laundry sheets, toilet paper, tissues, salt/pepper, cooking oil, tea, coffee & sugar.
If your stay is longer than a few days, you will need to top up to suit your needs.
Linen/Towels
Our linen is hotel quality and professional cleaned. Each guest is provided 1 bath towel and 1 pool towel. Additionally we have bath mats, hand towels, and face washers.
Please be sure to register the correct number of guests to ensure our linen provision suits your needs.
Bag Storage
Bag storage before or after your stay is available at Stasher Luggage (next to The Jack Hotel) 52 Spence Str, Cairns.
Environment
We are mindful of the footprint that we leave environmentally and do our best to deliver our service to guests by reducing our impact.
* Queensland made environmentally friendly toilet paper and tissues
* Recyclable coffee pods
* Laundry sheets (instead of liquid/tablets)
* Refillable containers for Shampoo, Conditioner and Body wash
* Recycled waste disposal
You have full access and use of the guest house.
Parking is up on grassed area at street level.
For access to the guest house you will need to descend a few stairs and then follow the stone stairway down to the guest house. This has been built to blend into the natural fall of the land, and whilst it is intended as stairs it is not suitable for those with mobility restrictions.
If you need anything during your stay, we are here to help.
HOUSE RULES We aim to make your stay as comfortable as possible. For us to do so we would appreciate you following the house rules. These rules are a condition of your occupancy. Check-in is after 3pm, Check-out is 10am. Please respect our property and leave it as you found it, clean and tidy. No smoking inside the property. No pets allowed unless stated in property description. If evidence of smoking or pets without approval are found, charges for extra cleaning fees will apply. We take no responsibility for any loss or damage to property or injury or death to occupant, guest or invitee. No unregistered guests allowed. Maximum number of guests must not exceed property information for maximum guest numbers. No parties or events permitted. Please respect the neighbours and keep noise to a minimum before 7am and after 10pm. If a complaint is received you will receive a message via the booking platform, then a phone call. Failure to comply with reducing noise may lead to immediate eviction. Please take out rubbish before you check out, location of bins are provided in your checkout instructions. Please ensure all dishes and kitchenware are washed and returned to cupboards, fridge cleaned out. Please take care of your keys/access cards. If you lock yourself out a callout fee will be incurred. If the keys/access card are lost or taken with you on your departure, a replacement fee will be incurred. No drugs or illegal substances allowed on the premises. Please take care of the furnishings. Guests are responsible to pay for damage or breakages. Any damage/breakages to be reported to the host before checkout. Any alteration to the booking must be made by the guest via the booking platform. Internet connectivity varies from property to property, depending on location, weather and unforeseen events. We are unable to remedy technical issues outside of our control. We do not refund for problems such as plumbing, electrical, Wifi not working, light globes blown or gas, etc. Any issues identified by the occupant must be communicated to the host and will be attended to as soon as practically possible. At times, when the property is occupied, maintenance specialists are required to attend to their regular maintenance schedule, i.e. lawns and pools. Any breach of the above rules will permit us to cancel or terminate a booking. Refunds will not be paid on terminated bookings. Our cancellation policy is firm and we highly recommend that you purchase 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. Our team is available from 8am to 6pm to help during your stay. Please message us via your booking platform.
