Holiday houses in Sunshine Coast

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Popular amenities for Sunshine Coast holiday rentals

Stay near Sunshine Coast's top sights

Sunshine Plaza436 locals recommend
Hastings Street331 locals recommend
Kawana Shoppingworld151 locals recommend
The Wharf Mooloolaba101 locals recommend
Caloundra Shopping Centre26 locals recommend
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort13 locals recommend

Other great holiday rentals in Sunshine Coast

Guest favourite

Apartment in Moffat Beach

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 535 reviews

Moffat Beach, large apart. sml dog, child friendly

9 – 16 June

$1,507 AUD total
Guest favourite

Tiny home in Coolum Beach

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 107 reviews

Tiny Home-stones throw to beach

7 – 14 Nov

$993 AUD total
Guest favourite

Guest suite in Sunrise Beach

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 223 reviews

The Secret Garden

8 – 15 May

$1,007 AUD total
Guest favourite

Apartment in Mooloolaba

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 140 reviews

Mooloolaba Beach ~ Unit 467 Rooftop Resort

13 – 20 June

$1,182 AUD total
Guest favourite

Barn in Eerwah Vale

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 233 reviews

The Barn at Hill House

29 May – 5 June

$1,417 AUD total
Guest favourite

Guest suite in Sunshine Beach

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 423 reviews

Rainforest grannyflat with separate entrance.

18 – 25 June

$1,042 AUD total
Guest favourite

Apartment in Caloundra

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 298 reviews

Exclusive Waterfront Rooftop Getaway

9 – 16 Oct

$1,923 AUD total
Guest favourite

Cottage in Valdora

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 481 reviews

Treehaus: Luxe Sunny Coast Private Bush Retreat.

1 – 8 Nov

$1,522 AUD total

Quick stats about holiday rentals in Sunshine Coast

  • Total rentals

    7.3K properties

  • Rentals with dedicated workspaces

    2.5K properties have a dedicated workspace

  • Rentals with a pool

    4.6K properties have a pool

  • Pet-friendly rentals

    1.6K properties allow pets

  • Family-friendly rentals

    5.5K properties are a good fit for families

  • Total number of reviews

    278K reviews

Your guide to Sunshine Coast

Welcome to the Sunshine Coast

Take swathes of powdery sand, dreamy waterside towns, and reliably good surf, wrap it all in tropical rainforest, and you have the Sunshine Coast, a lush pocket of Queensland that is hard to fault. The official area stretches from Caloundra in the south to the Cooloola section of Great Sandy National Park in the north, with attractions in between catering to outdoor enthusiasts, gourmands, and sybarites alike. The most difficult decision you’ll face is which town to use as your base — many choose Noosa Heads for the diversity of dining and shopping options, not to mention easy access to great beaches and national parkland. But plenty of other postcard-perfect hamlets await, whether by the sea or in the hinterland just a short drive from the waves.


The best time to stay in a holiday rental in Sunshine Coast

There’s never a bad time to stay in one of Sunshine Coast’s holiday houses — it’s blessed with blissful weather year-round. But there are optimal times, depending on your interests. Peak season is the summer months, particularly the period around Christmas and New Year, when visitors descend to make the most of the sun, sand, and surf. Almost as busy are the Easter school holidays, which usher in perfect conditions for outdoor activities. The cooler months are a magnet for hikers and bikers, with lowered humidity and the chance of spotting migrating whales (May through November) a major draw. In between, you’ll find a packed calendar of events, including Noosa Festival of Surfing (May), Velothon Sunshine Coast (July), and Noosa Eat & Drink (June), for those looking to sample the produce this part of the state is known for.


Top things to do in Sunshine Coast

Noosa Heads

The culinary and retail heart of the Sunshine Coast, Noosa Heads delivers the perfect dose of seaside glamour. Hang out in breezy restaurants and bars just steps from the sand, cool off with a dip in the ocean (the beach is patrolled by lifesavers), then peruse boutiques along main Hastings Street, where stores sell beach-chic homewares and clothing.

Coolum

Whether you like to tee off or jump on a wave, the coastal village of Coolum is a must-visit. The beach’s reliably good waves make it a magnet for surfers of all capabilities, with a surf school for grommets stepping on a board for the first time. Veer off the sand and onto a world-class fairway in town, one of which was designed by famous American course architect Robert Trent Jones Jr.

The Original Eumundi Markets

Held twice weekly since 1979, this mega-market — the largest of its kind in Australia — consumes the Noosa hinterland every Wednesday and Saturday. Browse hundreds of stalls selling handcrafted furniture, homewares, fashion, jewellery, and so much food. The people-watching opportunities are almost as good as the shopping.

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