Family-friendly vacation rentals in Carrara

Central Gold Coast Lavish Private Guesthouse

Enjoy your own private space with entry door key, shower, toilet, vanity, kitchenette, TV, Wi-Fi, linen & towels. Modern furniture & décor. Set in a tidy leafy shared backyard garden in tranquil neighbourhood. 500m to local shops, 1.6kms to Carrara Sports & Leisure Centre, and 10kms to beach. Messages welcome. Check out my 'Guide to Carrara': Scroll down this page to 'Neighbourhood Highlights' below the map, click on 'Show more', then click on 'Show host guidebook' to see all nearby attractions.

Hinterland Barn, national park, cafés, restaurants

This uniquely built barn situated in the Gold Coast hinterland is within walking distance to national parks. Made from recycled wharf timber, the barn is set on an 18 acre farm beset by green lawns. A king bed with ensuite, separate shower & bath make up the loft bedroom. Downstairs features a second bathroom / laundry, fire place, lounge, study & self inflating bed (inflatable bed linen not included), dining & fully equipped kitchen before walking onto a large deck overlooking the rainforest.

Beechmont Mountain View Chalet

Beechmont Mountain View Chalet is a lovingly restored charming home in a beautiful secluded, peaceful location on the edge of the rainforest overlooking Lamington National Park, Mt Warning Springbrook and the Numinbah Valley. This serene location enables you to listen to abundant bird calls and watch the native animals without disturbing them. The chalet offers private and uninterrupted views of the surrounding area. For those seeking an escape, the chalet offers everything you could want.

Entire Place - Absolute Privacy

Private, spotlessly (no shoes) clean Gold Coast Studio– cozy, compact & fully self-contained for 1–2 guests. Enjoy total privacy (not shared!). Kitchen with dishwasher/oven, bathroom, W/D, fibre Wi-Fi & Netflix. Close to Broadbeach & Surfers. 5 min to Robina Station, walk to bus. Ensure location suits your needs before booking. Ideal short or extended stays. 2nd guest or anyone sharing the bed incurs an extra fee. Children 13+ = adult rate. No storage for bikes, e-bikes or mopeds inside.

High-End Guesthouse with Pool Access

Close major tourist hubs but in a quiet area. The Villa Includes most things to start your getaway. Short drive to our pristine beaches, restaurants & major shopping. In most cases you are only 10 minutes away from sought after venues like our Casino, Pacific Fair or Robina Shopping Centre. Or Relax & getaway from the hustle & bustle or have a swim in the shared Pool which you will mostly have to yourselves. You have exclusive use of your own bbq if you want to chill & wanted a night in.

Little Bird Cottage at Tamborine Mountain

Little Bird Cottage is situated in a quiet, private rainforest grove on Tamborine Mountain. It's character both inside and out is French/English Country with the added romantic atmosphere generated by its secluded rainforest setting. An excellent place to unwind and is within walking distance to Gallery Walk, the Botanical Gardens, National Parks and numerous quality eating venues. Separated by Rainforest trees from the main house this cottage provides guests with privacy and tranquility.

Tranquil Private Studio

This fully self-contained studio is a great place to unwind & relax after a busy day site seeing around the Gold Coast. Located in the suburb of Parkwood, set in a peaceful, tranquil environment. GC Hospital is a 6 min drive or one tram stop away. Parkwood East tram station is a 10 min peaceful walk. Light rail (tram) takes you as far as Broadbeach or connects to the main rail link travelling from Robina to Brisbane. The studio is attached to the end of main house yet very private.

Beachfront Bliss for Two: air-conditioned, parking

How's the serenity? Refresh this weekend at epic one bedroom in coveted Mermaid Beach. Stay central AND escape the flocks of people at this original down-to-earth two storey brick building along Hedges Ave and the Mermaid Beach shoreline. It’s drenched in natural light, while brick walls and plantation shutters provide seclusion and quiet. Enjoy the moon rises, beach walks, surfing, sunning, and fishing at the front door! Step back and reconnect at this relaxed beach getaway ♡ ♡

Hillview Dairy- A warm welcome! Highland Farm Cows

Hillview Highland Cows-Nestled on a small ridge Hillview Dairy Barn circa 1887 overlooks the stunning escarpment of Mt Tallebudgera, Currumbin Creek and the farming Valley landscape. 🐮 Daily Cow and 🐴 Horse feeding at 4pm. 🐓 Chickens 🐶 Farm dogs 🧑‍🌾 Fresh Fruit to pick from our orchard STR GCCC PCA/2023/228 Over a hundred years the Old Dairy Bales has sat as part of the fabric of a thriving Dairy Farm in the spectacular Gold Coast Hinterland. Surrounded by acres of Farmland.

"Songbird” - modern, stylish, contemporary villa.

Bespoke private luxe villa, perfect for couples or singles, with a private balcony overlooking the park. You have your own exit gate through to the park directly to bike & walking tracks & gym. A separate private entrance, outdoor shower, BBQ & tropical outdoor courtyard area just for you. The property is close to tourist attractions, main arterial roads & an 8 minute drive to Peoples First Stadium, Gold Coast Sports & Leisure Centre, KDV Sports & located in a family community.

The Shack- Fully self contained unit in Benowa

Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space. This fully self contained unit has a cosy queen sized bed, with all the required amenities, including Wi-Fi. We are close by to some of the most iconic Gold Coast locations, including Surfers Paradise beach 4 kms, GC Turf Club and the Magic Millions 2kms , HOTA 3 kms Royal Pines Golf Resort 3 kms, Metricon Stadium 5km as well as the Pindara Private Hospital 1.9km and Gold Coast University Hospital 6km

Gold Coast Retreat on acreage-close to attractions

Our guests have told us that our place is a little bit special. Our self-contained Colonial Style Studio Apartment is situated in a separate building, set on our acreage property. It's perfect for guests who want to visit the GC but prefer to leave the bright lights and retire to accommodation which offers peace and tranquillity. A country retreat but located close to all attractions and beaches.