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Aerial view over The Hillside Retreat towards the Gold Coast skyline

A house and a villa overlooking the Gold Coast from Tamborine Mountain.

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The Hillside Retreat sits on the eastern edge of Tamborine Mountain, looking down the valley. On a clear morning you can watch the sun come up over the Gold Coast from the verandah.

Surfers Paradise is a 30-minute drive and Brisbane about an hour. Up here it stays private, secluded and quiet. The gum trees are full of birds and wildlife, and the spa is heated year-round.

Two places to stay

Wraparound verandah at Hillside House with sweeping coastal views

Hillside House

Sleeps 6 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms

Our family home, with coastal views from the living room and a kitchen open to it, so whoever is cooking stays part of the conversation. The wraparound verandah has a gas BBQ for dinners outside.

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Hillside Villa dining area

Hillside Villa

Sleeps 2 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

A self-contained retreat with its own entry and a private courtyard for morning coffee or a glass of wine under the stars. Most of our villa guests are couples, and there's a wood fireplace for cold mountain nights.

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Aerial view of the whole property, House and Villa together on the hillside

House & Villa combined

Sleeps 8 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms

For larger groups and families, a connecting door joins the House and Villa into one retreat for up to eight guests. To book the combination, get in touch with us directly.

About House & Villa

“I would recommend this accommodation to any couple looking for a quiet escape”

— Federico, Australia

“outdoors spaces fantastic with views to die for”

— Maria, New Zealand

“a great choice for family getaway, and it comes with an amazing view for sunrise too”

— Cassandra, Malaysia

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Life here

The Gold Coast at dusk, from the hillside.
A resident koala in the gums.
The pool and heated spa.

“Rowena even showed me a resident koala with her umbrella when I first arrived which was sensational. Even kindling for the fire so it started so easily. Felt very welcome and enjoyed every minute.”

— Glen, Australia
Sunset over the Gold Coast from The Hillside Retreat

We can't wait to welcome you to The Hillside Retreat.

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Our guests rate us 4.9 out of 5 on Google, 4.94 out of 5 on Airbnb and 9.6 out of 10 on Booking.com.Read what guests say