Artist’s Private Recluse - Surfers Paradise - Gold Coast

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Outdoor space
Air conditioning
Kitchen

Explore the area

Gold Coast, QLD

Cavill Avenue
‪12 min walk‬
Slingshot
‪14 min walk‬
Surfers Paradise Beach
‪15 min walk‬
Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta)
‪28 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

About this property

Artist’s Private Recluse - Surfers Paradise

The Artists Retreat, Surfers Paradise has to be one of Chevron Island’s best kept secrets. It was the hideaway of one of Sydney’s most famous artists who shared its Tuscan ambience with many of the rich & famous. Around the corner from the artists retreat are the bohemian & trendy cafes & boutiques. A few minutes walk & you are into the nightlife & shopping of famous Surfers Paradise. It’s totally private with secure parking & beautiful gardens.

This is a beautiful & inspiring cottage with splendid vibes - you will feel like you are in another world. The atmosphere & ambience is so relaxing, even though you are centered in the middle of Surfers Paradise yet quiet and peaceful enough that you can really enjoy your stay.
This place is best suited for families having two king-single beds in one room and other rooms have queen mattresses. Surrounded by art work from some of the most famous Australian artists.

Wi fi that is fast, central air conditioning
Apple TV - Netflix available
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Property manager

Tom and Gina

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Cot available

Events

No events allowed

No parties

Pets

No pets allowed

No pets

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

Note from host: No parties

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

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. Slingshot and Warner Bros. Movie World 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.

Gold Coast, QLD

What's nearby

Chevron Renaissance - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Cavill Avenue - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Slingshot - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Surfers Paradise Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
The Star Gold Coast - 6 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪HOTA Café - ‬14 min walk
‪Driftwood Social - ‬10 min walk
‪The Curry Muncher Cafe - ‬2 min walk
‪Surfers Paradise Northbound Bus Stop - ‬11 min walk
‪Sagano - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this 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 Wax Museum, Cavill Avenue and Slingshot. The Star Gold Coast and Surfers Paradise Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km). Cypress Avenue Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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9.8/10

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10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lucas P.

3 Oct, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Pamela L.

5 Jul, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Susie P.

14 Jul, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Loukia G.

30 Jan, 2024

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

8/10 Good

Bruce B.

24 Aug, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

merrylyn m.

1 Dec, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

2 Dec, 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher J.

8 Oct, 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Kayla B.

5 May, 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Philip S.

15 Dec, 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda D.

23 Jun, 2021

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.