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Just a short stroll to beautiful Yorkeys Knob beach

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A beach with footprints and a heart drawn in the sand.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a ceiling fan, a window with a view of palm trees and a beach, and a painting of a beach scene.
A tropical garden with a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a shaded area.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a large window with a view of trees and a ceiling fan.
A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a large window with a view of greenery outside.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Cairns, QLD
  • Place, Yorkeys Knob Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Half Moon Bay Golf Course
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairns Esplanade
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the area

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At this apartment you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Yorkeys Knob Beach and Half Moon Bay Golf Course. .Apartment features a washing machine, free WiFi and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with amenities like a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. .This smoke-free apartment building offers free WiFi in public areas and tour/ticket assistance. Added amenities include laundry facilities.

What's nearby

  • Yorkeys Knob Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Half Moon Bay Golf Course - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cairns Esplanade - 15 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Palm Cove Beach - 17 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Cairns Marlin Marina - 21 min drive - 21.8 km

Getting around

  • Redlynch Station - 14 min drive
  • Cairns, QLD (CNS-Cairns Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kewarra Village Takeaway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Burger Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Bluewater Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tuk Tuk by the Sea - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Trinity Beach Tavern - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Just a short stroll to beautiful Yorkeys Knob beach

2 bedroom self-contained townhouse featuring queen beds in both bedrooms - Spacious, Spotless and Quiet. A 5-minute walk along the shaded melaleuca path will bring you directly to the sandy shores of Yorkeys Knob Beach. This beautifully renovated townhouse exhibits modern decor, gleaming tiles, and free WIFI. Bathroom upstairs and additional toilet downstairs. Office/workstation. Fully equipped open plan kitchen.

The Moorings is a short 13 minutes from the Cairns Airport and 20 minutes north of Cairns City. Our staff can also offer help with local tour bookings and general regional information.

Along with the short walk to Yorkeys Beach, The Moorings is also conveniently located a 10-minute walk to the Yorkeys Knob Marina and Boat Club. They offer an open aired bar, a la carte restaurant, and free shuttle service. The Village shopping centre (5-minute walk) offers local food venues which include a Chinese/Vietnamese restaurant (Lan's Vietnamese), a Thai restaurant (Bangkok Street Food), Japanese restaurant (Sushi J) and Hidden Cafe at the Southern end of the Esplanade. Cafe Yorkeys is the go-to for your morning coffee/breakie special (free WIFI for customers).

Not suitable for young children

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Walkway to water

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

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Just a Short Stroll to Beautiful Yorkeys Knob Beach Cairns

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Just a short stroll to beautiful Yorkeys Knob beach?

Yep, Just a short stroll to beautiful Yorkeys Knob beach is a short 5-minute walk from Yorkeys Knob Beach. Fun beach activities include swimming.

Does Just a short stroll to beautiful Yorkeys Knob beach have a pool?

Just a short stroll to beautiful Yorkeys Knob beach has a communal pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Just a short stroll to beautiful Yorkeys Knob beach?

No, Just a short stroll to beautiful Yorkeys Knob beach does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Just a short stroll to beautiful Yorkeys Knob beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Just a short stroll to beautiful Yorkeys Knob beach?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Just a short stroll to beautiful Yorkeys Knob beach?

There isn't one on site, but Half Moon Bay Golf Course is a short 12-minute walk away.

Just a short stroll to beautiful Yorkeys Knob beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deniska

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our family of 4 loved the beautiful home that had everything you needed. Would highly recommend! We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sandra G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

May Stay

We stayed at Yorkeys Knob for a getaway from Cold Melbourne weather, and it didnt disappoint
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jadwiga Yaga F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, quite and comfy

Excellent place to stay, absolutely clean, quite and very comfortable. Close to beach. Even small and big size coolers are avail for your own food while traveling around.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

warren k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay

Property is at an ideal area clean and tidy suggestion could you put a new light bulb in hall way light had to turn on bedroom lamps earlier so we could see our way up stairs at night.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yorkeys Knob

A delightful place for a relaxing holiday, great beach and excellent local facilities.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location, short walk to beach.Shopping centre also in walking distance

Everything was perfect, property,location all provide a fantastic getaway. Would highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brooke P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yorkys knob

Rate it a 10/10 felt so homely short walk to waterfront loved it😊the town house had everything we needed plus more.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John E.

The Moorings

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Comfortable, spacious, and relaxing. Quiet neighbourhood!