Vacation rentals in Gold Coast

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Top-rated holiday rentals in Gold Coast

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Guest favourite
Guest suite in Currumbin Waters
Romantic Valley Studio close to Beach
Semi detached studio space with private access, rustic outdoor bathroom and 2 private verandahs. Located in Currumbin waters on a tranquil and quiet 1 acre. A great location to access the beaches, the Valley and local restaurants and cafes. Relax in your outdoor bath overlooking your peaceful surrounds with a glass of wine or a morning coffee. The room consists of a Queen size bed complete with flax Linen bedding,free wi-fi, fridge, toaster, microwave, complimentary muesli, milk, tea and coffee.
9 – 16 June
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 132 reviews
Guest favourite
Apartment in Mermaid Beach
Large stylish apartment, close to beach with pool.
A Balinese inspired decorated apartment (similar in functionality to a hotel suite) close to the beach and the popular Nobby Beach village. Private pool for cooling off and gorgeous surrounding pool area for enjoying the sun and relaxing with a book. Your own little piece of paradise. Stroll 50m to the beach or 350m to the trendy Nobby Beach restaurants & cafes. Close access to public transport & theme parks. Guests use a private door off the pool area to access their private apartment
20 – 27 July
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 266 reviews
Guest favourite
Apartment in Main Beach
Fabulous Studio in Main
Great little studio apartment in the heart of Main Beach. Centrally located so you can park your car and walk to Tedder Avenue, Southport Surf Lifesaving Club, Southport Yacht Club, and Marina Mirage if you wish. Enjoy the beach, the boats, the restaurants and just walking around Main Beach. If you want to go further afield Southport is to the north, and Surfers Paradise to your south. Suitable getaway for one or two people only, but what the place lacks in space it makes up for in character.
15 – 22 Jan
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 192 reviews

Popular amenities for Gold Coast holiday rentals

Stay near Gold Coast's top sights

Pacific Fair Shopping Centre1,254 locals recommend
Harbour Town Premium Outlets445 locals recommend
Broadwater Parklands101 locals recommend
Robina Town Centre212 locals recommend
Sanctuary Cove81 locals recommend
Australia Fair Shopping Centre187 locals recommend

Other great holiday rentals in Gold Coast

Guest favourite
Apartment in Broadbeach
Broadbeach Phoenician Resort...You’ll love it!
5 – 12 May
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 363 reviews
Guest favourite
Apartment in Surfers Paradise
FREEparking ❤️OCEAN VIEW TramStation Self-CheckIn
26 May – 2 June
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 578 reviews
Guest favourite
Guest suite in Broadbeach Waters
Nicky's Villa Broadbeach Waters
7 – 14 May
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 158 reviews
Guest favourite
Cottage in Tyalgum Creek
Intimate luxury in the heart of the Tweed Caldera
30 July – 6 Aug
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 350 reviews
Guest favourite
Guest suite in Palm Beach
Paradise in Palm Beach
21 – 28 July
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 266 reviews
Guest favourite
Guesthouse in Palm Beach
Private Palm Beach Guesthouse
19 – 26 Oct
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 339 reviews
Guest favourite
Apartment in Palm Beach
‘Blue View’ On Palm Beach.
3 – 10 Sept
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 465 reviews
Guest favourite
Apartment in Burleigh Heads
Gemini Court Large One Bdrm: Pool/Spa,Tennis Court
21 – 28 Sept
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 202 reviews
Guest favourite
Guesthouse in Miami
The Cottage - Miami beachside
1 – 8 Jan
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 294 reviews
Guest favourite
Apartment in Surfers Paradise
Cozy apartment in the heart of Surfers
28 Apr – 5 May
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 238 reviews
Guest favourite
Apartment in Broadbeach
Broadbeach Luxury 2 story apartment
12 – 19 Aug
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 39 reviews
Guest favourite
Guesthouse in Mermaid Beach
Spacious 1 bedroom unit with tropical outdoor area
23 – 30 July
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 72 reviews

Quick stats about holiday rentals in Gold Coast

Total rentals

11K properties

Rentals with dedicated workspaces

3.5K properties have a dedicated workspace

Rentals with a pool

7.7K properties have a pool

Pet-friendly rentals

1.3K properties allow pets

Family-friendly rentals

6.9K properties are a good fit for families

Total number of reviews

318K reviews

Your guide to Gold Coast

All about Gold Coast

With miles of beaches, navigable tidal canals and rivers, and 300 days of sunshine, by the numbers the Gold Coast deserves its reputation as the surf-and-swim capital of Australia. All that sand is patrolled year-round by lifeguards, so waterborne activities are a safe and family-friendly affair. Avid surfers hit the waves at Snapper Rocks, Rainbow Beach, Currumbin, and Burleigh Heads, while the less adventurous enjoy calmer conditions at Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, the heart of the coast, with its gleaming high-rise towers. Abandon your board and swimsuit and drive 30 minutes west to be surrounded by ancient rainforest, a place where wellness retreats and wineries exist side by side. The city is also home to a large concentration of amusement and water parks.


The best time to stay in a holiday rental in Gold Coast

Those 300 days of sunshine make staying in one of the Gold Coast’s holiday homes attractive any time of year. Peak season is the Christmas holidays, when school’s out for summer (December through February) and Australian families arrive to swim, surf, and make the most of the balmy water (77 degrees Fahrenheit from January through March). Daytime temperatures this time of year hover between 78 and 82, and while rain is uncommon, it’s less rare in summer.

Spring (March through May) offers near-perfect conditions, with pleasant daytime temperatures (73 to 80 degrees), warm water (72 to 77), and lower levels of rainfall; the driest months are winter (June through August) and early spring (September). These months see daytime averages drop to 67, around the same as the water temperature.


Top things to do in Gold Coast

Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre

The national parkland covering Burleigh Heads may be small but it’s home to rainforest, eucalypt forest, pandanus groves, mangrove trees, creeks, and beaches. This is a spiritual place for the Jellurgal Aboriginal community, and you’ll learn why on a tour highlighting bush tucker (edible native plants) and sharing Dreamtime stories of Aboriginal lore. Views north toward Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach are particularly pretty, especially if you glimpse dolphins and humpback whales.

Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk

The Gold Coast hinterland is home to some of Australia’s most species-rich Gondwana rainforest. Enjoy its 900 plant species on the 45-minute Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk, which takes you from ground level to the tree canopy on high-tech steel bridges. Feet back on soil, explore the trails around Tamborine Mountain, spotting lyrebirds, possums, and wallabies along the way.

Nobby Beach and Burleigh Beach

These two coastal neighborhoods to the south of the city centre lure surfers to the long stretches of golden sands and good breaks, but you can come here without your board. Wander along the Gold Coast Highway’s Service Road and venture into the side streets to explore Nobby Beach and Burleigh Beach’s stylish cafes, artisan boutiques, restaurants with farm-to-table vibe, and hip bars.

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