
Family-friendly vacation rentals in Atherton
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Explore 30 vacation rentals in Atherton

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Atherton vacation rentals start at $70 per night before taxes and fees

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10 properties have a dedicated workspace

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20 of Atherton vacation rentals include wi-fi access

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4.7 Average rating
Atherton stays receive an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 from guests
Top-rated family-friendly rentals in Atherton
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Lakefront Tinaroo only 2.5km from Yungaburra town
Wake up to stunning lake views & enjoy absolute waterfront living on beautiful Lake Tinaroo. Direct lake access and your own private pontoon, this spacious family retreat is the perfect place to relax, reconnect & make unforgettable memories. Spend your days fishing, kayaking, SUP'ng, boating or simply soak up the peaceful surroundings from the deck overlooking the water. Ghater around the fireplace in winter or enjoying sunset drinks by the lake, this home offers the ultimate lakeside escape
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River Retreat - Air con, WiFi, firepit & views!
Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway which provides all the comforts you need while exploring the Tablelands. The accommodation is designed to ensure a comfortable stay. Cozy living area with kitchenette, private patio & undercover parking. The Shearing Shed has a deck overlooking breathtaking scenery and river. The outdoor firepit & bbq makes it the perfect spot to relax with platypus sighting & occasional Tree Kangaroo visit. Property has direct access to the river for a lazy arvo.
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FNQ Blooms Tropical Flower Farm Lodge
The Tropical Flower Lodge sits at the foothills of Mt Bartle Frere, surrounded by lush rainforest and vibrant tropical gardens. Our property is also a working flower farm, home to a wide variety of Heliconias and Gingers. The lodge is completely self‑sustaining. Fresh spring water flows though the property a gravity‑fed system, our on‑site waterfall generates clean hydroelectric power. Guests often tell us it feels like staying in a hidden, eco‑friendly sanctuary where nature does all the work.
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Lakeside Escape - Waterfrontage at Tinaburra
Location! Location! Location! This quirky but cute 1970's 4 bdrm, fully a/c'd home, boasts ABSOLUTE water frontage of Lake Tinaroo, making it perfect for all water activities. Water ski, jet ski, canoe, kayak, paddle board or fish directly from the back yard. If bird watching is more your style, sit back and enjoy the array of wildlife the property attracts or do you just need a little less stress in your life, then the tranquility of Lakeside Escape is the place for you to relax and unwind.
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Lakeside Loft
The Lakeside Loft is the ultimate relaxing getaway. It is a luxury pole home, nestled in the tree tops. It boasts three levels all with breath taking panoramic views of the Lake. The back yard has direct access to the lake for water sports for most of the year. We have a canoe and kayak for guest use. The closest boat ramp is located at Tinaburra which is only a couple of mins away. Yungaburra village is also a couple of mins drive and it is 15 min to Atherton and just over 1hr to Cairns.
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Peaceful and Private Cottage for Two.
Escape to your own private sanctuary with total privacy in this beautiful, self-contained cottage situated in Millaa Millaa township. This beautiful, cosy cottage is surrounded by vibrant gardens and exquisite local butterflies and birdlife—making it the perfect place to unwind, explore, and reconnect with nature. Millaa Millaa is famous for its lush green hills, cool mountain climate, iconic waterfalls, and abundant wildlife—and this unique getaway puts it all right at your doorstep.
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Birdwing Hut in the Rainforest
This simple hut nestled into the rainforest is a birdwatcher's paradise! The property is entirely off-grid and is situated in a wildlife hotspot, with 100 acres of wet tropics rainforest connected to the World Heritage listed Maalan National Park. An ideal base for nature lovers to explore the Atherton Tableland, the bird list includes over 200 species, including Victoria's Riflebird, Blue-faced Parrot finch. Mammals include Tree kangaroos and Herbert River and Green Ringtail Possums.
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Usnea, A Nature, Art and Accommodation Space
Usnea, our Nature, Art and Accommodation Space, is situated on the Evelyn Tablelands, Tropical North Qld. Here a discrete self-contained one bedroom cottage in upland rainforest is surrounded by natural and established gardens, and at 1,160m provides a cool summer and cosy winter retreat. Uniquely the cottage integrates art within and outside. Contemplation, inspiration, privacy and comfort, are all to be experienced, along with exploring our forest and local environmental features.
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The Cubby Luxury Nature Retreat
View platypus from the bath. From the modern interior, you can soak up nature at its finest. The platypus, other waterlife and birdlife are visible from the breakfast / cocktail bar as well as from the bathtub or outdoor shower. The biggest decision you will need to make is which vantage point to enjoy. There is the stunning fireplace that flows from inside out to the deck and bathtub. *PLEASE NOTE: The service fee is imposed and received 100% by Air BnB, not the hosts the b
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Emerald Hills Cabin
Welcome to “The Cabin”! Luxury bush glamping in a tiny-home inspired by a shipping container. Nestled on 75 acres with a passionfruit vineyard it offers Barron Valley views off-grid privacy & phone reception. Outdoor shower open to the sky & fully enclosed outdoor toilet. Cabin uses bore water. Enjoy watching wallabies kookaburras & native birds. Fire pit under starlit skies. 5 km dirt road 15 min from Mareeba & 2 km from Emerald Creek Falls. True bush living.
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Trail Town Tiny Home
Trail Town Tiny Home is situated only 800m from the rail trail, it is close to Atherton MTB park, multiple scenic road rides and quiet dirt roads. It is within easy walking distance to a great craft brewery, cafes and shops. Trail Town Tiny Home is situated on a large residential block in Atherton. It is the ideal base to explore all the lakes, waterfalls, markets and history of the stunning Tablelands. Or, just kick back and relax with a good book.
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Hemingway's on the Hill, beautiful country views.
Hemingway’s on the Hill is a rustic private indulgence. Set high on the hill, bearing witness to the best of rural life. Cows graze paddocks, and flocks of birds fly overhead. Life is everywhere. Curated by Interior Designer Fifi. She wrote a story for the life to be lived in the space. Like the great man himself, thoughtful yet spare enough with surprises of artful collection. Escape to the country for a few days and write your own love story.
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Popular amenities for Atherton family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

Comfy self-contained studio - Country hospitality
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Edel’s Hilltop Retreat – Valley Views
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Cairns City Escape - Entire Apartment with pool
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Stegosaurus Garden - Tropical Getaway with Spa
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Birds 'n' Bloom - 3 Bedroom Spa Villa
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Misty Hills Guesthouse Barrine
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Mountain View Tropical Retreat - Cassowary Coast
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Golf Course Apartment/Sleeps upto 6/ Selfcontained
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Family- and pet-friendly home rentals

Park House Yungaburra
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Tropical Farm Stay | Horses, Cattle & Rainforest
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(LS2) Charming Unit - Close to City - Sleeps Five
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Gateway to Paradise
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Queenslander in the heart of Atherton - Spotless✨
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Black Swan Farm - Walsh River - Dimbulah
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Bella Vista Cottage
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Comfy 4 Bedroom House with Country Views
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Family-friendly home rentals with a pool

Moon Forest Modern Villa, w/ Pool & Mountain Views
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City and Water View Apartment
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MountainVues with Pool - upper house
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Wild Ginger Rainforest Retreat
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Chalet Style Cottage with private pool.
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poolhouse set in tropical surroundings
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Coral Sea Penthouse - Ocean Views. On Esplanade
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Leafy green guesthouse with pool
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When is the best time to visit Atherton?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | $156 | $148 | $151 | $165 | $165 | $165 | $141 | $140 | $141 | $146 | $134 | $156 |
| Avg. temp | 77°F | 77°F | 75°F | 73°F | 69°F | 66°F | 65°F | 66°F | 70°F | 73°F | 76°F | 78°F |
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