
Waterfront vacation rentals in Runaway Bay
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Essentia Apartment Cozy 1BR, GYM, Pool
Great location, spacious and beautiful apartment

Ocean Pearl - Level 39
location was excellent... well appointed apartment with all you could need...parking was a bit of a hiccup but manageable... would enjoy a second stay at a later date

Stylish 1BR in Heart of GC with Hinterland Views
Great communication, beautiful place & amazing location! Highly recommend

Surfers Aquarius Apartments Beach Front Level 37
I had a very good holiday with my family. Really loved the apartment and its view to ocean. Much recommended and surely will be choosing to book with Caroline in future again

BEACH FRONT HAVEN @ Oracle Level 14
We had an amazing stay! The view from the balcony was absolutely stunning — perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation. The apartment itself was beautifully modern, clean, and incredibly comfortable. Everything was just as described, if not better. One of the highlights for us was the playground literally just down the stairs — it was perfect for our 17-month-old and made our stay even more enjoyable. Overall, everything was excellent. Highly recommend!

Amazing views! 2BRM Beachfront Apartment, Labrador
After reading amazing reviews about Sandra’s place, we were keen to see for ourselves, and what an exceptional experience we had. Sandra has thought of everything from plenty of towels, to beach/pool towels to, tea and coffee making facilities to a thoughtful gift hamper. You name it, Sandra had thought about what people need to make a home away from home. Highly recommend this property and look forward to staying at Sandra’s again.

Luxury Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartment
amazing stay beauitful facilities and river views, had everything needed for the amount of people in the apartment including beds, kitchen a wash and dryer. great spaces for everyone to chill out respectively.

TOP location. Beach Resort Apartment 2bed 2bath
An excellent family-style holiday place that has excellent air conditioning, surprisingly uncrowded lifts/pool/tennis court/carpark for a very warm weekend in March only 2 weeks after the cyclone. Beach was in great condition; coastal path fantastic for walking/kids with scooters, as was the two nearby playgrounds (DO visit Laguna Park as well as the pirate playground!) Good beach and water views even from this corner of the building, and the double-glazing on the bedrooms helped keep the highway noise down.
Waterfront house rentals

Broadbeach Waterfront - Winner Best family home
Better than the photos - which doesn’t always happen. Perfect for families and young children as they have everything there. The house also has everything you could think of on site so need to bring much. Great place to relax and enjoy family time :)

Gold Coast Central Waterfront House with Pool
The property was perfection for a holiday stay!! Everything was just right, the pool and back view was amazing. It was in a great area where everything was easy to get to. The host is absolutely outstanding and helpful. 10/10 would recommend 😍

Waterfront house-pool, firepit, jetty, kayaks/SUPs
Great stay perfect for what we were after! Location and views were on point! Kayaks were great with the dads and toddlers in the morning and firepit was great at night for when the kids were in bed. Swans can and visited one lovely and one a bit angry but otherwise fine. Road next to the house was a bit busy and noisy but that’s the only fault if I was looking for one. Thank you so much for a great stay for a much needed break!

Ocean Front Paradise Fish off the deck
Absolutely amazing to be right on the water, watching the tide come in & go out, seeing boats & yachts passing by. Peaceful, bushy surrounds blissfully listening to bird life. Clean & comfortable furnishings, & has everything needed (& more) in the kitchen & other living areas both inside & out. Peter & Raisa were communicative, helpful, responsive & lovely hosts. It was great to get out & explore the island with lots of hidden gems, fishing spots, & friendly locals. Catching mud crabs was a bonus with the supplied crab pots. Yum! Great house & location, would definitely stay again & recommend to others.

Large entertaining deck, Water views, leafy.
We have stayed in a number of Airbnbs recently, Jason’s place by far has been the best! Really lovely house, well presented, felt right at home instantly. Great location. Well equipped with everything we needed, easy check in and out also! Jason was a fantastic host, we will definitely be back and highly recommend Jason and his beautiful home.

Luxury Waterfront Villa in Paradise. Pets Welcome.
A beautiful place to stay. Very happy and would highly recommend.

Stunning Waterfront Home (3 Large En-Suites!)
I had a wonderful stay at this place! The location was fantastic, making it easy to explore the area. The backyard offered a beautiful view, perfect for relaxing. I highly recommend this host for anyone looking for a peaceful and convenient spot to stay.

Waterfront Holiday Home - Family Friendly
The hosts were lovely. Any concerns we had were addressed promptly. The communication was great. House was beautifully cleaned, loved that we had a lot of space to move around. We enjoyed our time at the home, it was very relaxing! we will definitely book again.
Waterfront condo rentals

Level 12… 180° of Uninterrupted Beachfront Views.
Beautiful unit. Photos don’t do it justice. The view is absolutely spectacular and all the finishes were incredible! The bed was very firm (ok for husband not for me) and very squeaky when rolling over during the night. The balcony and the way it opens up provides a beautiful breeze and the fans are wonderful on those warm nights. Jason was wonderful to deal with and very quick to respond. Wish we didn’t have to leave but will return. We met friends for dinner and drinks and they loved it also and will also come stay here next time!

Ocean view 1 bedroom apartment
Such a cute place, so close to the beach and a great location to all of Kirra and Coolangatta everything within walking distance. House was very clean and comfortable.

Luxury, 2 Bedroom Ocean View Apartment
I absolutely loved this unit! The decor and location was beautiful. They went over and above to make us feel comfortable and welcomed. I highly recommend and will visit again. :)

Stunning Beachfront level48 with parking /L
Great host who went above and beyond during Cyclone Alfred, accommodating our extended stay when we couldn’t leave the state. The place was fantastic - great location and excellent amenities. We had a small issue at check-in, but the host resolved it smoothly. Thanks for having us!

Fabulous Views - 2 BDR Apartment - Fun times
Amazing apartment! The view alone made our vacation so much better! Sharryn is an amazing host, easy to communicate, very friendly and proactive. The area is very vibrant with beautiful beach and park right across the street. Thanks Sharryn for hosting us!

High floor ocean view & spa @ Legends hotel
I was highly impressed with Aaron place..The rooms were clean and comfortable, with elegant décor. Aaron went over and beyond to help make our stay enjoyable. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting at surfer paradise. Thanks for warm welcome Aaron !!!

Beachy, Ocean View, Wi-Fi, Opp Beach & Surf Club.
Very enjoyable stay, a lovely view of the ocean, a balcony view of the Gold Coast marathon and easy walk to the local restaurants and cafes. Carolyn was a wonderful host 😊

Currumbin Creek Unit
Very easy process. Quick responses. Great location. Value for money. Highly recommend Martin and the apartment.
Quick stats about waterfront rentals in Runaway Bay
Total rentals
10 properties
Nightly prices starting at
$20 before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
1.5K reviews
Rentals with a pool
10 properties have a pool
Wifi availability
10 properties include access to wifi
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Kitchen, Wifi, and Pool
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