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You can earn up to 30% more with our unique pricing strategy. Developed from managing over 350,000 bookings, it runs entirely within local regulations and has already earned our hosts over £112 Million.
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FIND OUT MOREYou can earn up to 30% more with our unique pricing strategy. Developed from managing over 350,000 bookings, it runs entirely within local regulations and has already earned our hosts over £112 Million.
Full-service Airbnb management on the Gold Coast. We handle pricing, listings across Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and Stayz, guest communication, check-ins and cleaning, while you keep the returns. Built for Gold Coast owners who want the income from short-term rental without the day-to-day workload. See what your Gold Coast property could earn
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The commission is based on the property type and location
We list your Gold Coast property across Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Stayz and Google, then optimise each listing and sync calendars so you capture demand across every channel. Gold Coast's beach and theme park tourism draws domestic and international visitors year-round, with our pricing system adjusting around peak periods including school holidays, Schoolies and Magic Millions to maximise your returns on high-demand dates.
A two-bedroom short-term rental in central Gold Coast earns around $319 a night at about 70% occupancy, which works out near $81,400 a year before costs. The Gold Coast is one of Australia's most visited coastal destinations, combining world-class beaches, major theme parks and year-round warm weather to draw both domestic and international visitors throughout the year. A professionally managed listing consistently outperforms self-managed properties through dynamic pricing, faster guest response and the review volume that improves visibility on Airbnb and Booking.com.
Demand peaks sharply over the summer school holiday period from December through January, when Surfers Paradise and the beach strip see their highest occupancy and nightly rates. Magic Millions in January brings a concentrated wave of high-net-worth visitors, and Schoolies Week in November drives another significant demand spike. The July school holidays create a reliable mid-year peak, while Easter and the Gold Coast Marathon attract both domestic and international visitors.
Between peak periods, consistent international tourism alongside the domestic traveller base from Brisbane and the southern cities keeps occupancy above the year-round average. Surf carnivals, beach festivals and day trips to the hinterland all add to the underlying demand base, meaning a Gold Coast property rarely has a genuinely quiet month.
The team is professional, responsive, and truly understands what it takes to manage short-term rentals effectively.
I’ve been incredibly lucky with Alex Taylor: professional, friendly, and always helpful. He’s handled everything brilliantly - I’d give him 6 stars if I could.
For the past year, my Houst contact has been incredibly helpful - coordinating repairs, upgrades, and even being on-site when needed. Super reliable and accommodating.
The staff is available 24/7. Messages sent are replied to very quickly. The information about the properties is detailed and clear. Everything goes very smoothly.
The house is well maintained and clean, the dashboard provides up to date and historical information & the guests are taken care of.
I have had a brilliant experience renting my property through Houst. Everyone has been very hands on and contactable which has really put me at ease.
Get a free estimate, book a 15-minute call, then go live. We handle listings, photos, pricing and guest support.
Houst works on a single commission, starting from 14% for full-time management and from 20% for part-time, set according to your property and its location. There are no setup fees and no monthly charges. You only pay when we secure a booking, so our earnings are tied directly to yours. That rate covers the full service: dynamic pricing, professional photography, listings across multiple platforms, guest vetting and communication, check-ins, cleaning and turnover coordination, and a dashboard that shows your earnings in real time. No hidden extras, no surprise line items, just one transparent percentage on the revenue we generate. For owners weighing up management against going it alone, or running more than one property, that structure keeps the maths straightforward: you can see your likely net return after our fee before committing a cent. Get your free estimate
Short-term rentals on the Gold Coast are governed by Queensland's planning regulations and Gold Coast City Council requirements. Most residential properties can be used for short-term rental under existing planning use, but owners in apartment and resort complexes should check their body corporate by-laws, which commonly restrict or prohibit short-term letting. Properties must meet fire safety, electrical and amenity standards applicable to short-term accommodation. Rental income from short-term rentals is taxable under Australian income tax rules and must be declared to the ATO. Our team manages compliance as part of the service, and you can read the full detail in our guide to Gold Coast's short-term rental rules.
We manage short-term rentals across the Gold Coast from Surfers Paradise to the quieter southern beaches. Surfers Paradise is the Gold Coast's signature short-term rental location, drawing the city's highest concentration of tourists and consistently strong occupancy year-round. Broadbeach suits a slightly more upmarket crowd, with The Star casino and the beach strip generating strong demand from both leisure and entertainment guests. Mermaid Beach and Burleigh Heads offer quieter beachside settings popular with surfers and families, while Southport serves as the city's commercial and transport hub with steady professional demand. We also manage in Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Mermaid Beach, Burleigh Heads and Southport. Houst also covers Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.
Whether it is an apartment in Surfers Paradise, a townhouse in Broadbeach, a beach house in Burleigh Heads or a property in Mermaid Beach or Southport, we adapt our pricing and listing strategy to your suburb and property type. Our Gold Coast team handles every detail, from initial listing set-up and professional photography through to guest checkout and maintenance. You get a live owner dashboard showing your bookings, revenue and occupancy in real time, without having to ask.
Get a free estimate to see how much your Gold Coast property could earn.
See how much more you could earn on the Gold Coast with Houst. Your live dashboard shows bookings, revenue, occupancy and guest reviews in real time, on mobile or desktop.
We are the world's largest Airbnb management company specialising in short-term lets. We were founded in 2015 and are now present in 29 cities around the world, from Bristol to Brisbane. Whether you’re a seasoned host or just starting out, with Houst you can make the most of every guest stay.
