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Getaway House - Great Value 5 mins walk to beach - Family friendly holiday home

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A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, a waterfront view, and a curved architectural design.
A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a white coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a bookshelf.
A swimming pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by potted plants and a covered patio area with outdoor furniture.
A modern house with a wooden deck, a dining area, and a large sliding glass door.
A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a mural on the wall, and various framed pictures and decorations.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Nobby Beach
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Mermaid Beach, QLD
  • Place, Nobby Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Fair Shopping Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, The Star Gold Coast
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Getaway House - Great Value 5 mins walk to beach - Family friendly holiday home

This centrally located house ,4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. There are two eating areas, a long dining table inside and alfresco eating area on the deck adjoining the large family sized pool.

This property is very private from the neighbours, enjoy the large family pool and open living area.
Great value for money! Superb choice for family getaways, weekend golfing tours, shopping at Pacific Fair.

At the end of the street (one block up)is woolworths, chemist, bottle shop, medical centre , butcher, cafes and restaurants. Not to meantion the BEACH! is just a 5 min walk

*Complimentary port-a-cot available on request (own linen required) also complimentary high chair All Linen and towels are provided.

some of the latest reviews:

Rating, 5 stars
1 week ago
Great house with plenty of room and in a really convenient location! We had a great time!
Simon
6 years on Airbnb

Rating, 5 stars
June 2024
very nice place our group really enjoyed Wendy's place!
Jacki
6 years on Airbnb

Rating, 5 stars
May 2024
Wendy was an inviting host. We enjoyed our stay at her house.
Anne
5 years

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NOT SUITABLE FOR SCHOOL LEAVERS. No parties or gatherings allowed. Bookers must be over 25 yrs & be one of the guests.
Only registered guests to stay at the property.. Number of Guests should not exceed the number stated on the confirmation notice.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9185298
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Gold Coast

Located in Mermaid Waters, a neighbourhood in Gold Coast, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Pacific Fair Shopping Centre and Cavill Avenue are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Surfers Paradise Beach and Kirra Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Warner Bros. Movie World and Pizzey Park Sporting Complex. Looking to get your feet wet? Surfing/body boarding, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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Mermaid Beach, QLD

What's nearby

  • Mermaid Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Nobby Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Pacific Fair Shopping Centre - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • The Star Gold Coast - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • The Oasis - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Broadbeach South Light Rail Station - 2 min drive
  • Varsity Lakes Station - 13 min drive
  • Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bam Bam Bakehouse - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Holliday - ‬16 min walk
  • The Oxley 1823
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sunnyboy Espresso - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Getaway House - Great Value 5 mins walk to beach - Family friendly holiday home have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Getaway House - Great Value 5 mins walk to beach - Family friendly holiday home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Getaway House - Great Value 5 mins walk to beach - Family friendly holiday home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Getaway House - Great Value 5 mins walk to beach - Family friendly holiday home?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Getaway House - Great Value 5 mins walk to beach - Family friendly holiday home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Getaway House - Great Value 5 mins walk to beach - Family friendly holiday home located?

This family-friendly Gold Coast holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Mermaid Beach and Pacific Fair Shopping Centre. The Star Gold Coast is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) away. Broadbeach South Light Rail Station is 26 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Ladule Justin D.

We had a great host Wendy who made our checkin and checkout process easy. The amenities
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ben C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mermaid on Markeri

Great location! Short walk to great food & the beach! Pool is perfect for the kids too!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alecia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our stay

Wendy was an amazing host! She was incredibly helpful every step of the way! The house was fantastic! Perfect for what we needed! Excellent location! Felt like home!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tash S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would stay again!

Thank you Wendy for a wonderful stay. It was a perfect getaway for our family and the location was amazing - so close to walk down to the beach or grab a few things at the supermarket to do a cook up. Very spacious with ample room for multiple family members and it was lovely to relax by the pool with the great weather. Wendy was responsive and lovely to deal with. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trip away

Property was as described, host Wendy was fabulous to communicate with, excellent location, the only downside we encountered was the cleanliness was not up to standard. Linen was perfect however the floors and showers were not clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kylie T.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

Wendy was easy to communicate with. Was disappointed we had to clean the house when we arrived especially when the rate included a cleaning fee. Due to the cleaning problem we wouldn't stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2022
Hello Kylie, thank you for your feedback. I am sorry for your inconvenience. For the readers - On Kylies last day she texted me that behind the cupboards and the lounge some places hadn’t been cleaned very well…note that our cleaners take time to use antibacterial spray on all useable surfaces for the health and safety of our guests. I also let guests know that if there is any problem to let me know straight away so the problem can be rectified. We aim to please and are very approachable. Kind regards, Wendy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mermaid Waters Week Away

The house was fantastic. There were 11 of us (3 families) 5 kids and 6 adults. The house was big enough to fit us all very comfortably. There were plenty of rooms, bathrooms and beds. The house was in a great condition and looked exactly as it did in photos. It was a very short walk to the beach and there is a woollies around the corner. The house is in such a great location. We all had hire cars but you could definitely use public transport to get around as the house is very close to the main road. We all absolutely loved the house and would definitely book it again. The check in and out was easy and instructions left by the owner were very clear. Thanks for everything Wendy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wendy was very helpful and responsive. Travellers looking for a pool should be aware that the pool is not heated, it was not usable during our trip due to being too cold, (July) the sea was actually warmer. It may sound obvious as it is brisbane’s winter when we visited, but the pool is listed on Vrbo for searches and we booked the house specifically because it had a private kpool. If it is not usable for half the year, I think this needs to be mentioned in the listing on Vrbo. So If a pool is one of your main criteria, just double check it is going to be usable for your trip and big enough for your needs. It would be great for small children and for adults to take a cooling dip in the Aussie summer.We’ve had a fantastic time at the house though, Netflix and prime video available of the smart tvs and good WiFi We would definitely come back and stay again. When they finish the G-Link Tram works, it will be fantastic for easy connection to Broadbeach, Surfers Paradise and Burleigh heads.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was close to shops and the beach. It is located on a through road which is busy during the day but fairly quiet at night. It was difficult to get on street parking. The house had a lovely pool which was well used by the family, overlooked by a great patio with a bbq. A gas bottle was provided but it was running a little low. There were plenty of towels provided, some pool noodles and lounges and even sunscreen. The rear garden was basic and unmown. The bin area was a little untidy. Inside had a lovely beach vibe and was a great relaxing family space. There was plenty of comfortable seating provided and the kitchen was well stocked with basic groceries, cookware, wine glasses etc. There were a couple of maintenance issues, eg. loose skirting boards, dishwasher left some dishes with residue, no body wash in main bathroom, of the 2 hairdryers 1 wasn’t working. The house was very clean except our bare feet became dirty from the floors on the first day before we had been outside. Beds and pillows were all comfortable. There were plenty of cupboards and storage space, books for toddlers and adults, a couple of games, a good iron and ironing board. Thank you Wendy, we had a really wonderful stay in this spacious family holiday home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location and House

Perfect location, great space, very clean and room for all the family. There was 7 of us so the extra big dining table was super handy.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

leslie g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good good

Great
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grant G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ticked all the right boxes

Property was perfect for our occasion allowing heaps of room for 8 family members. House was comfortable, had everything you need and a few nice little touches supplied by the owners that make that little difference. Checkin was super easy and location was handy to many facilities. Yes there are a few maintenance and little TLC jobs that are evident but they do not detract at all from a pleasant and very comfortable stay. I would stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lenny V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

Had a wonderful stay at Wendy's place. The house had lots of space for our large family. The pool was a lovely way to cool off after a long day at the theme park. Wendy was a great host from the time of initial enquiry and throughout our stay. Highly recommended!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sally P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Not the cleanest of properties we have stayed at but great location.

Easy to rent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Locality Suited us as we had 11 staying and we could all be together handy to everything

Really had a great time with our family all together Handy to everything
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic house and location

We stayed at Wendy and Peter’s house for 10 nights and were totally thrilled with it. The location is wonderful and so easy to get to all attractions on the Gold Coast using the public transport at the end of the street. The house is beautiful and well appointed with plenty of room for the 6 of us to be able to relax very comfortably. I could not recommend this property more highly. We will be back that’s for sure. Thank you.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best escape

Loved our holiday. House had everything we needed. Plenty of room to move around. Prefect location, close to everything.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2022
Hi Kelly, It was a pleasure hosting you.. Thank you so much for giving a great review..I hope to host you again sometime soon. Kind regards, Wendy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great house for families and groups with lots of sleeping arrangements. House is in a perfect location with walking distance to the beach and Mermaid shops.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Suzan S.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our group had a good time in the house. The house is spacious

We enjoyed staying at the house. However the manager’s husband arrived at the property at time 10:00am Sharp, the checkout time when we were taking our food and bags out to the car. He came with cleaners. We over heard him telling cleaners to start cleaning straight away and to push us out. Mind him we paid $$$$ for a week stay with two toddlers and two children under ten years of age. There was no kindness at the end of our stay, it almost felt like our worth is money and nothing else. What a disappointment!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2021
Hello Susan, We were pleased to offer you an early check in.. but sorry we couldn't offer a later check out .. I hope overall you and your family had a good stay . Kind regards, Wendy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tim w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect holiday location

the property was everything that we needed, spacious and fully equipt , plenty of room all round, pool was great when the sun became too hot. beach access was well within an easy walk. would highly recommend this property.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Logan N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

It was great 5 mins from pacific fair, the beach and 20-30 mins from the theme parks. It was very clean and enjoyable
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marion C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gold Coast family getaway

The property housed a family of 9 including couple with two children under 3. The 'granny flat' was great for the little family to afford separation and quiet space for little ones. Pool and outdoor area were north facing and comfortable all day. Open plan living allows for cool breeze to circulate. Single air con in that area provides cooling for all bedrooms in hot summer if you leave bedroom doors open and fans on. One ensuite bedroom in house. Others share sizeable bathroom with shower and tub. Only discomfort was smelly bins waiting for collection. Perhaps a commercial collection could be arranged as we had to leave quite a lot of rubbish after 5 days also. The vanity units were slow to drain and had to clear hair and muck from under plug waste. Cleaners should be made aware. Overall location to beach was great. Good amenities with shopping strip 2 minutes walk away and larger supermarkets a short drive. Close to Pacific Fair for a big shopping day out. Fox TV and Netflix provide back up entertainment. Overall very satisfied with this choice.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay for a group of 12

We had a great trip, everything was clean and the pool was great! Great location, with bus stop on the corner and tram stop up just up from there.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Courtney S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

Great place, would stay again
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Adam D.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Unfortunately wasn't a pleasent stay not clean at all...

Very disappointing....not clean and outdated not like listing
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Adams Mother was not happy with his choice of property and wanted to leave. But then decided to stay the night and left the next day. Difficult, difficult, difficult.... Please read other review on this website and other websites about this property.

About the host

Hosted by Wendy Fourter

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I manage many holiday houses in Broadbeach and Mermaid, and I like to meet and greet every guest when they arrive at the property to make them feel welcome and to answer any tourist questions, although the first question is always "what's the wifi password?" ). I always say to guests that if there are any problems during their stay, please contact me immediately so I can fix it.

Why they chose this property

Location is very central - This house is perfect for a trip with extended family or friends, as it includes 2 separate lounge areas and a large dining table to seat everyone together.

The neighbours are lovely, but you will probably never see them.

What makes this property unique

The layout of this property is unique in that the outside is just a natural flow from the inside. From the kitchen/bar and dining table you can see through to the outside eating area and the pool, which is great for groups and families all joining in

The Location is very central, you can walk to cafes, beach, bowling club, bus stops.
Pacific Fair shopping centre and the Star Casino is just a short 7-10 min uber ride away.

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