Master · lower level
Manta Room
1 king bed
- Handmade timber king bed and side tables
- Ocean views through the palms
- Private patio with sea views
- Walk-in robe and ensuite with bath
Holiday home · Tropical North Queensland
Captured by the Reef
A four-bedroom reef gallery home with a heated saltwater pool, across a small, quiet road from Clifton Beach.
At the quiet northern end of Clifton Beach, on Cairns' northern beaches.
- Sleeps 8
- 4 bedrooms
- 2.5 baths
- Heated pool
The house at a glance
- 8guests
- 4bedrooms
- 3king bedrooms
- 2.5bathrooms
- Heatedsaltwater pool, all year
The house
Coastal living with an artistic soul
Captured by the Reef is a modern coastal home on Cairns' northern beaches, filled with large-scale photography of the Great Barrier Reef and handcrafted North Queensland timber.
Upstairs, the open-plan living, dining and kitchen are designed to catch the sea breeze, opening onto a covered balcony with ocean views. Below, a private saltwater pool, heated all year, runs alongside the house.
It suits families and friends who want room to spread out, easy beach days and a home with a story on every wall.
Where it is
At the quiet end of Clifton Beach
Captured by the Reef sits at the end of a quiet street, at the peaceful northern end of Clifton Beach. Step out the front gate and it's a short stroll across a small, quiet road to the sand.
- Easy beach days. Beach chairs, beach towels and a Finska set are ready to carry across.
- Towards Palm Cove. Stroll along the shoreline towards Palm Cove's dining strip.
- Swim safely. Stinger season generally runs November to May. Check the Surf Life Saving Queensland beach report (opens in a new tab) and swim between the flags.
Sleeping
Four bedrooms, three of them king
Rooms are named for reef creatures. Up to eight guests sleep in three king bedrooms and a fourth room with two single beds made up.
Bedroom 2
Ray Room
1 king bed
- Reef imagery by Gabriel Guzman
- Next to the multi-zoned main bathroom
Bedroom 3
Hatchling Room
1 king bed
- Reef photography above the bed
- Next to the multi-zoned main bathroom
Bedroom 4 · upper level
Bedroom 4 and workspace
1 king single + 1 single made up
- Dedicated workspace
- Adjacent powder room
- Trundle and extra bunks made up only on request; upper bunks are for children only
Bathrooms (2.5)
- Master ensuite
- With a bath, off the Manta Room.
- Main bathroom
- Multi-zoned, with separate toilet, vanity and bath/shower rooms, between Bedrooms 2 and 3.
- Powder room
- Upstairs, beside Bedroom 4.
| Room | Beds | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Manta Room (master) | 1 king | Lower level; ensuite, walk-in robe, private patio |
| Ray Room (bedroom 2) | 1 king | Next to the main bathroom |
| Hatchling Room (bedroom 3) | 1 king | Next to the main bathroom |
| Bedroom 4 | 1 king single, 1 single | Upper level; workspace; extra trundle/bunks on request only (upper bunks children only) |
Living
Upstairs, made for the sea breeze
Living and dining
- Elevated open-plan living, dining and kitchen, designed for sea breezes
- Covered balcony with ocean views, outdoor dining, lounge and gas BBQ
- Second, western balcony over the pool, with views to the McAllister Range
- Turtle Room: the foyer and sunken day lounge
Kitchen
- Breakfast bar and butler's pantry
- Dishwasher, double oven and gas stove
- Nespresso machine
- Recycled timber bench tops from Melbourne's St Kilda Pier
Craft and detail
- Staircase in recycled St Kilda Pier hardwood
- Cool polished concrete floors
- Handcrafted furniture in North Queensland cabinet timbers
Outdoors
Pool, courtyard and alfresco
- Private saltwater pool, heated all year
- Poolside alfresco with sink and bar fridge
- Private, screened hot-water outdoor shower
- Tropical courtyard
- Beach chairs and Finska to carry across to the beach
- Undercover carport for 2 cars, via a narrow side driveway and lockable gate
Comforts
- Air conditioning and ceiling fans
- Wi-Fi and a dedicated workspace
- Washer and dryer
- Hotel-quality linen
- Beach towels
- Board games
- Children's tableware
- Solar panels
- Self check-in with key safe
The reef gallery
A home that takes its name from its walls
Large-scale photography of the Great Barrier Reef runs through the house, a curated gallery that greets you from the moment you arrive. The furniture is just as local: handcrafted pieces in North Queensland cabinet timbers.
Artists in the house
- Gabriel Guzman
- Nineteen Great Barrier Reef images by the multi-award-winning local photographer, including the manta imagery in the Manta Room and “Coral Bommie” and “Lion Fish” in the stairwell.
- Josh Whiting
- Large-scale reef photography in the entry foyer and sunken day lounge.
- Brooke Miles – Above and Below Gallery
- “Reef River” and “Double Trouble”.
- The owner
- A bespoke dining table in local Flindersia acuminata, milled from the log by the owner on a portable sawmill.
Gallery
Take a look around
Select any photo to view it larger, then use the arrow keys or swipe to move between them.
Nearby
Beach, village and reef
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Clifton Beach
Your beach for the stay. Surf Life Saving Queensland lists a stinger enclosure at Clifton Beach. Conditions change, so check the beach report (opens in a new tab) before you swim and swim between the flags.
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Palm Cove
Stroll along the shoreline towards Palm Cove's beachfront dining strip for a meal out. Palm Cove also has a stinger enclosure listed by Surf Life Saving Queensland.
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The Great Barrier Reef
Let the gallery inspire a day on the water: reef snorkelling and diving trips run from Cairns and Port Douglas. Book directly with an operator that suits your group.
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Cairns and beyond
Clifton Beach is one of Cairns' northern beaches. Cairns city and the airport are to the south; Port Douglas is further north along the coast.
Good to know
Questions
All bookings are made on Airbnb. Prices, availability and the cancellation policy are shown on Airbnb for your dates. Check dates on Airbnb (opens in a new tab).
Very close. The house is across a small, quiet road from Clifton Beach, at the end of the street and the quiet northern end of the beach, so it's a short stroll across the road to the sand.
Conditions change, so please check before you swim. Stinger season generally runs November to May, and Surf Life Saving Queensland lists stinger enclosures at Clifton Beach and Palm Cove. Check the Surf Life Saving Queensland beach report (opens in a new tab) and always swim between the flags.
Check-in is between 3 pm and 1 am, with self check-in via a key safe. Checkout is before 10 am.
Up to 8 guests. There are three king bedrooms (Manta, Ray and Hatchling) and Bedroom 4, which has a king single and a single bed made up. The trundle and extra bunk beds in Bedroom 4 are made up only on request, and the upper bunks are for children only.
The house is not suitable for infants under 2: there are stairs without child gates. For older children there are board games and children's tableware. Upper bunks are for children only.
Sorry, no pets.
No parties or events. Quiet hours are 9 pm to 9 am, and the house is non-smoking.
Yes: an undercover carport for 2 cars, reached via a narrow side driveway and a lockable gate.
Yes. The private saltwater pool is heated all year.
Yes. There's Wi-Fi and a dedicated workspace in Bedroom 4 on the upper level.
Exterior security cameras and noise monitors are disclosed on the Airbnb listing.
The cancellation policy is shown on Airbnb for your dates, along with prices and availability.
Leanne, with co-hosts: a local family with four generations in Cairns. Messages and bookings go through Airbnb.
Your hosts
Leanne, with co-hosts: a local family with four generations in Cairns.
Plan your stay at Captured by the Reef
Prices, availability and the cancellation policy are shown on Airbnb for your dates. On Airbnb the listing is called “Beachfront Reef Gallery Retreat”.
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