Artist’s Private Recluse - Surfers Paradise

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A covered outdoor area with a tree, potted plants, and a building entrance.
A living room with a glass coffee table, a painting of flowers on easel, and a tiger painting on the wall.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with bar stools, and a dining area with white chairs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with a glass table and white chairs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island with bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and a window with a view of greenery.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Cavill Avenue

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Self-parking available
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Gold Coast, QLD
  • Place, Chevron Renaissance
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Cavill Avenue
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Surfers Paradise Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Gold Coast

Located in Surfers Paradise, a neighbourhood in Gold Coast, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Cavill Avenue and Pacific Fair Shopping Centre 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 Broadwater Parklands. Warner Bros. Movie World and Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary are not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, snorkelling and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Map
Gold Coast, QLD

What's nearby

  • Chevron Renaissance - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cavill Avenue - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Home of the Arts - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Slingshot - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Surfers Paradise Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Cypress Avenue Station - 14 min walk
  • Helensvale Station - 23 min drive
  • Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Clock Hotel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chiangmai Thai Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Nosh Pan Asian - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Betty's Burgers & Concrete Co. - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Zambrero - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Artist’s Private Recluse - Surfers Paradise pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Artist’s Private Recluse - Surfers Paradise?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Artist’s Private Recluse - Surfers Paradise?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Artist’s Private Recluse - Surfers Paradise?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Artist’s Private Recluse - Surfers Paradise located?

Located in Surfers Paradise, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Chevron Renaissance and Cavill Avenue. Surfers Paradise Beach and Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km). Cypress Avenue Station is 14 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice spacious house
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location!

Tom & Gina's place was fantastic. Perfect location & a comfortable walking distance of the beaches, cafes and nightlife. We highly recommend staying here on your next Gold Coast holiday. Thank you, 10/10!
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Walking distance to lovely coffee shops and dining . 15 minute walk to Surfers Paradise. The house is clean , and very spacious. Master bath only has a tub and no shower, although it is quite spacious.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2025
Thanks Kimberley for your lovely review. Yes, there is a large tub at the back but for the benefit of future guests, there is a shower in the main bathroom.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

The location was fantastic and it was wonderful to live in a house vs an apartment. The property owners were very helpful too. It would have been good to have more kitchen bowls, serving plates, beach towels, books and games to have in the house as we were visiting from overseas. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My parents stayed at Gina and Tom's place for 5 weeks whilst insurance work occurred in their home. The home is as pictured and was tidy and clean. Gina and Tom were very responsive to any enquiries/issues (freezer wasn't working properly and Tom very quickly replaced it) and were very friendly. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 39 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family holiday

Lovely property with amazing art the pictures dont do the size of the living areas justice,,open plan with plenty of room for the family .The owners are very helpful and quick to respond to any problems and are easy to communicate with. Very close to all amenities with just a quick walk to the local shops and a leisurely walk to the beach.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Chevron a great location

We had a 2 week stay here, the house is very spacious and close to everything. The only negatives are insufficient hot water and very poor water pressure. Could be a problem with the freezer as our food was thawing out. Apart from that excellent
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

ARTWORK

We were drawn to the the art work and every day was a pleasure as our eyes gazed around every room , The position was perfect easy access to everywhere we planned to visit but also just relaxing days spent at home sunning ourselves in the garden ,The place was quite and peaceful very relaxing and yet the hussel and bussel was just minutes away ,We will remember our time there for many reason
Stayed 21 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2023
Merrylyn, it was a joy hosting you both. Please come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gina and Thomas were always helpful. Whenever I asked ,they responded quiqely.I stsyed with my hasband and freiend for a month , and we really enjoyed .
Stayed 29 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Artist’s Retreat

We stayed at Artist’s Retreat nearly 6 weeks. We adore Tom, Natsui, Gina, and their whole family. We were treated like valued friends, rather than a tenant. There were some minor repairs that were needed during our stay, and Tom was quite prompt in addressing the items we mentioned. The location is charming near Thomas Drive. And the restaurants, chemist, and grocery store are only a short walk away, with staff being exactly the right amount of friendly and helpful. Oh, and if you are there long enough that you need your hair done, go see Karina at Hair Trix and Company. She cut and colored my hair and did an amazing job. Last, there is a super sweet neighborhood cat that visits several times per week. House rules are not to let it inside, which was easy to follow.
Stayed 47 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful warm and inviting home that has been an absolute pleasure to make my home for the past 10 weeks. The hosts of this wonderful home have been attentive, professional and very supportive in the entire duration of my stay. Thank you very much.
Stayed 47 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2026
Thank you Bronwyn. It has been a pleasure having you and your son. Please keep in touch and let us know how you all fare in the future. Tom & Gina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property

Unique and special property which is a great base for the Gold Coast. 1 minute stroll to cafes and boutique shopping. Terrific hosts who have a really superb property. Thank you again.
Stayed 29 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Visit to Surfers

This property was exactly as described on the website and suited us down to the ground. It became our home and we were able to entertain our family on a walk in basis. The block of units next door were a overbearing but there were so many public holidays that not much work was done. The location was great for the shops and restaurants on Thomas Drive. Many thanks to Tom and Gina for the use of this lovely home - the art was also very interesting!
Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing rental

This property is even better than the pictures. It is a beautiful place and the location is perfect. I went there with my mother, husband and 10 month old daughter. Tom and Gina made everything so easy from checkin to checkout. They even brought us a playpen, toys and a highchair because they knew we traveled all the way from Canada with none of that. Would definitely stay there again if we come to the Gold Coast. Amazing 3 weeks spent here.
Stayed 19 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An artist's retreat in the heart of Paradise

Spacious, breezy, and modern where everyone had a space to pick up a book, magazine, or turn on the TV for some relaxing time alone or all together. The perfect retreat to catch up after more than two years oceans apart throughout the pandemic.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great holiday stay

We stayed for 7 weeks. Photos are indicative. Large, airy house with comfortable beds, good quality furniture. Fully air conditioned. Secure off street parking. Excellent location within walking distance to theatres, art gallery, shops, beaches, restaurants, tram, night and Sunday markets.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place close to everything

Host was excellent. Walk to everything. Great spot
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

House was great and as advertised. Very clean and plenty of space in the living areas.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021
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