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.

Crystal Cottage Retreat: Escape to the Hinterland!

✨Immerse yourself in a Tropical Oasis. Fresh air, clean country living, wide open spaces, perfect for a relaxing time away! Welcome to the enchanted Crystal Cottage Retreat, located at the foothills of the scenic Tamborine Mountains. Allow yourself to be transported to a magical sanctuary, to escape the hustle & bustle of everyday life to reconnect and recharge, while fully immersed in nature. The beautiful property creek is the flow on from Witches Falls. Full-sized house accommodation! ✨

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.

Beach Haven at Oracle Level 14

Our premium ocean apartment, nestled in Oracle Tower 1, offers the ultimate luxury beachside holiday. Immaculately presented, it features two spacious bedrooms and bathrooms. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the beach and the southern coastline, stretching as far as the eye can see. Oracle is conveniently located in the heart of Broadbeach, surrounded by the finest beaches, parks, cafes, shops, and restaurants. We look forward to welcoming you to our slice of paradise in Broadbeach.

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.

Indigo charlee

Prestigious, entirely private and fully equipped architecturally designed villa with private garden and large entertaining deck. A unique, executive residence ideally suited to professional couples with an eye for detail and desire to experience the best of the Gold Coast's luxurious, coastal residences. 2 minute walk to the beach with no major roads to cross, 5 minute walk to Palm Beach's thriving restaurant and cafe district, Currumbin Beach, Balboa, Hendrix and The Collective.

"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

Enchanted Cottage

The unique cottage sits in a quiet street in North Tamborine surrounded by national parks. The property boasts hand made windows, hand carved etchings and joinery and stonework that will leave you in awe and exploring for days. It's a short drive to the rainforest walks, brewery, wineries, artisan cheese factory, the famous Gallery Walk, wedding venues and many other local restaurants and attractions of Tamborine.