Serena House, Tamborine Mountain

Perched at the quiet end of a leafy cul-de-sac in Eagle Heights, this spacious cottage commands sweeping coastal views that stretch all the way to the ocean. The generous kitchen gives serious cooks plenty of room to work, while the half-acre of flat grounds and multiple indoor and outdoor spaces mean your group of up to twelve can spread out comfortably. Two of the five bedrooms capture those coastal vistas.

Beyond the views, practical touches make longer stays easy: full laundry facilities, air conditioning throughout, and a fireplace for cooler evenings. A ping pong table and collection of kids' books and toys keep younger guests occupied. You're twelve minutes from Gallery Walk, ten from local wineries, and about half an hour from Gold Coast beaches. The mountain's waterfalls and bushwalking tracks are all within a short drive.