Located on the southern coast of Queensland, Noosa is one of the best vacation destinations Australia has to offer. Popular because of its heavy surf, Sunshine Beach attracts surfers and swimmers from around the world. Explore scenic trails in Noosa National Park or admire the beauty of the region from Laguna Lookout. Your kids will surely love watching various animals at Australia Zoo. For gifts and souvenirs, head to Eumundi Markets.
Some of the rentals in Noosa are located within larger resorts while others are set within gardens and farms that span acres. Whether you prefer the luxuries of modern life or the tranquility of the countryside, you’re certain to find your dream accommodation among the best short-term rentals in Noosa, Australia, listed below.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) host status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, decor, availability of dates, and short-term stay rules and regulations. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 13, 2024.
1. The Haven; Noosa North Shore (from USD 321)
Located in a gated community within a resort, The Haven is a beautifully designed house with large glass windows that let in plenty of light. Surrounded by eucalyptus trees and the relaxing hum of the ocean, the house is a mere five-minute walk to the recreation center when you’re in need of some enjoyable activities.
Bask in the outdoor heated lap pool or the spa, indulge in poolside barbeque, or play some indoor games. If this sounds like something you could do for a week, then you’ll find the 10% weekly discount extremely useful!
Top guest reviews
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the facilities looked great on the property and would be awesome in warmer months with the big poolit feels like you're staying in a tree house and our kids loved their shared roomCleanliness:
real home experience clean and nice spacehighly recommend this property - absolutely beautiful clean and a welcoming space you don’t want to leaveRead more reviewsLocation:
beautiful spacious house and location
2. Charming couple's retreat minutes from the beach; Sunshine Beach (from USD 110)
This brightly lit studio apartment has an open floor plan and is perfect for a couple. A special favorite among athletes and surfers, the rental is a 10-minute walk to the nearby surf beach and provides access to jogging tracks as well.
Nearby Noosa National Park offers hiking trails and beautiful wildlife while Sunshine Village has several restaurants, cafes, and a Surf Club with breathtaking views. Plan a stay for at least seven nights and get a 6% discount.
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they were wonderfully pleasant and non intrusively helpfulwe will definitely come back and recommend the place and the hosts to our friendsvery good communication with our host as we were a few days late due to unforeseen circumstancesRead more reviewsLocation:
highly recommend lovely location perfect for a quick walk to the beach or local cafesthe neighbourhood was fantastic and easy walk 5min to restaurants etc at sunshine beacha great location and well set out spacenice quiet peaceful and private property walking distance to the beach and restaurants if you want towonderful place in a peaceful setting near the beach and national park and fabulous hosts
3. Modern apartment overlooking a pool; Noosa Heads (from USD 233)
This two-bedroom apartment is part of a larger resort complex and offers guests free access to all resort facilities. Located centrally on Noosa Hill, the apartment is 500 meters (1640 feet) from popular spots such as Noosa Main Beach and Hasting Street.
The property comes with a washing machine and dryer and boasts a well-equipped kitchen for your convenience. The resort offers a pool, spa, sauna, tennis court, and a dual barbeque area so you enjoy yourself with your loved ones during your stay. A weekly discount is available for a seven-night stay (or longer).
Top guest reviews
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the wifi was a bit hit a miss but the unit was greatCleanliness:
the property was nice & clean & everything we neededvery nice apartment complex and very clean inside and outreally enjoyed our 2-night stay the unit was clean and comfortable with great facilitiesapartment was clean with great amenities such as a pool spa tennis court and short walk to the beachthe property was well appointed spacious light comfortable and cleanHost:
a fabulous apartment and trish the owner was amazing as hosttrish was a fantastic and responsive host providing lots of info and recommendationssuper helpful and kindtrish was a fantastic host providing information on things to do and was available if neededtrish was communicative and helpful when we needed assistance or had enquireRead more reviewsLocation:
great location we had a wonderfull timethe close proximity to lots of locations in noosa heads was excellentleave the car and enjoy the outdoors because everything you need is within walking distancelovely place to stay nice walk to noosa beach & close to noosa junctioneasily able to walk to hastings st and the junction
4. Modern studio room with a courtyard; Noosaville (from USD 88)
Situated in one of Noosaville’s most premium localities, this studio room is part of a luxurious home. The room has its own entrance and a private courtyard with two chairs and a coffee table for you to relax.
Take a lap in the gorgeous pool or spend an evening in the barbeque area to unwind. The room has basic cooking appliances for you to make breakfast or the occasional hassle-free meal. Additionally, the hosts offer a 10% weekly discount, so make sure to plan a week-long trip!
Top guest reviews
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pool looked amazing though with temps from 8deg it was not the season for swimmingthanks vicki for a lovely room and stayCleanliness:
great room & bathroom clean and toastygreat spot friendly clean and comfythe place was super clean and management super friendlygreat accommodation very clean and quite nice hoststhe room had everything that you need and is very cleanHost:
nice little quarter in beautiful home with very nice ownerswonderfully peaceful residence exceptionally clean delightful hosts who go above and beyond to make you at homethe hosts were very friendly and even provided a lift into noosa which was very kind of themRead more reviewsLocation:
definitely need transport though as quite a walk to get placesgreat location communication with vicki was prompt helpful and pleasant and was an enjoyable stay
5. The Lookout; Noosa Heads (from USD 905)
The Lookout is a luxuriously designed holiday home located in a private corner of Little Cove. The brightly lit house features four bedrooms, a kitchen, a living room, and a spacious deck - all of which provide spectacular views. Guests enjoy a 10% discount on stays extending a week or longer.
Relax in the pool after a day of fun activities or take a luxurious bath in the outdoor bathtub while admiring the vistas. The house sits atop a hill, which makes for gorgeous land and ocean views in all directions.
Top guest reviews
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was a great house with lovely view and great poolit was perfect for 3couples as each of us had our own space and own bathroomlots of different spaces the pool was great and the view was stunningHost:
the lookout is incredible the owner accommodating and helpfulhelen the owner was so friendly flexible and generous with her communicationhelen was friendly and provided lots of clear information/instructionsthe owner of the house was very helpful with suggestions for restaurants etc and secret tipsRead more reviewsLocation:
a perfect location for my wife’s 50th birthday catch-upnice location unreal view mint poola beautiful stunning property in a first-class location
6. House on the river bank with kayaks; Cooroibah (from USD 214)
With a large wooden deck overlooking the river, this house is perfect for those who love nature. Set amidst 4 acres (1.61 hectares) of bushland, the rental is surrounded by wildlife on all sides, ranging from kangaroos to magpies.
Kayak in the river, enjoy line fishing, or take a drive to nearby restaurants, shops, or the beach for surfing. The house has an open-plan living area and three bedrooms, perfect for a family retreat into the wilderness. If you stay here for at least seven nights, you can get a weekly discount of 10%!
Top guest reviews
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beautiful surrounds comfortable house with lots of room to relaxthis house was great well equipped with all you need in kitchenHost:
thank you so much to our hosts we’ll be backthe owner was super easy to contact and made the whole process as simple as possibleRead more reviewsLocation:
perfect place to get away from the hustle and bustle but still close to everything you needperfect location for rest and relaxation on the river near noosagreat location for relaxing and plenty for family groups to dowe rented this property as a holiday location with family and it was wonderfuleasy access to lots of interesting places
7. Rustic Australian hard wood cabin; Ridgewood (from USD 225)
Set amid rolling grasslands beside a treelined waterway, this log cabin is rustic on the outside and cozy on the inside. Guests who stay here for longer than seven nights get a weekly discount of 5%!
Wake up early to watch the activities of local wildlife: kookaburras, geese, ducks, wallabies, and even platypuses! You can also experience natural horsemanship, a kind method of rearing horses on a farm. You might even get to ride a horse for a fee. Truly, this rental is a haven for nature and animal lovers!
Top guest reviews
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little gem very quiet and peaceful lovely clean cottage loved the wifi view from the amazing spacious bedroomthe exterior of the old farm house retains its original charm and the interior is comfortablehad the best nights sleep in the king size bedCleanliness:
perfect location spotless cheap hosts exceptionalHost:
tony & cass were wonderful hoststhe owners were so lovelythe hosts were friendly and informativethe hosts tony and cas are just the most accommodating and friendly peopleanthony is super friendly and showed us around the place and made sure we were comfortableRead more reviewsLocation:
quiet location in the countryside with nice views
8. Self-contained studio with a solar-heated pool; Tinbeerwah (from USD 92)
If you want to indulge in the country lifestyle while still being able to explore the bustling parts of Noosa, this studio is perfect for you. The rental comes with a comfy king-sized bed, a TV, a lounge, and a well-furnished kitchenette with cooking essentials.
Enjoy a 10% weekly discount by booking a stay longer than seven nights. You can unwind in the solar-heated pool after a thrilling day, or relax in the spa bath to soothe your muscles. Be prepared for pleasant greetings from exotic birds and the occasional kangaroo!
Top guest reviews
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we loved the bathroom and large shower area an the amenitiescomfortable studio on a lovely propertyrob recommended a great coffee shop in nearby doonan for breakfastbeautiful property and thoughtful touches in our roomlovely lap pool and kangaroos in the gardenCleanliness:
so clean and tidyclean comfortable and quietvery clean and well presentedthe studio was clean and tidythe room was really spacious and immaculately cleanHost:
super host is an understatement for this hostrob was a fantastic host who made our stay perfectrob is a really welcoming and friendly hostrob is a wonderful host and made the stay very enjoyablei would thoroughly recommend this host and airbnbRead more reviewsLocation:
really beautiful property so close to noosa but far away enough to feel like it's a breaka gorgeous property away from the throngs in noosa but close enough to head for dinnerwe enjoyed our stay at such a lovely location and beautiful propertybeautiful location only 20mins from noosanice grounds to walk around in
9. Coucal Rise; Pomona (from USD 171)
A mere 4 kilometers (2.4 miles) from the village of Pomona, Coucal Rise cottage provides a comfortable holiday hideout with beautiful decor. Two of the three bedrooms feature a queen-sized bed, while the third bedroom features a single bed and a bunk bed, ideal for children.
Stargaze with the family on the outdoor deck or have wholesome alfresco meals while admiring gorgeous views of Mount Cooroora. The hosts also offer a 15% discount on stays longer than seven nights!
Top guest reviews
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the offgrid house was very well presented and had everything we needed for a comfortable staythe beds were better than any 5 star hotel i have stayed inhouse cosy comfortable and had everything we could wantCleanliness:
very clean and tidyclean well equiped housea spectacular home sparkling clean very comfortable and cosylovely little property that was clean and comfortableHost:
jo is a great host and we look forward to returning again one day soonit was peaceful and relaxing jo is a great hostthe host has thought of everything for a relaxing and carefree stayhosts were super helpful and great communicationRead more reviewsLocation:
coucal rise was the perfect place to get away for the easter long weekendthe house is very close to pomona which has some nice eating optionsjo's place is inspirational and restorativethis is a lovely place to staywe felt like we were staying at a friends place a really cool friend
10. Amaroo Estate; Cooroibah
Amaroo Estate is a massive house that can sleep up to 14 people, a holiday haven for large families or friend groups. The well-furnished house boasts seven large bedrooms and a gourmet kitchen where you can whip up tasty meals. For leisure and entertainment, you will have access to a pool, an entertainment area, a cinema room, a massage room, and a fire pit area that can accommodate up to 25 people.
Choose from outdoor activities such as bushwalking, rock climbing, bird watching, horse riding, or mountain biking. If you’re not a fan of adventure, you can simply enjoy the scenery by either of the two dams on the property. The 10% weekly discount for short-term stays here is just the sweetest cherry on the cake!
Cooroibah, Queensland, AustraliaSuperhost
Accommodates: 16
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
incredible space amazing kitchen even better fireplacevery comfortable beds and couchesCleanliness:
family friendly clean and warmly invitingvery clean everything you could possibly need and only 15 mins from noosa beachHost:
the host stuart was easy to reach by phone and very helpfulstuart was very helpful and replied to our messages straight awaythroughly enjoyed our stay in cooroibah the house was as pictured and stuart was very accommodatingRead more reviewsLocation:
nice location and nice housecracking house to stay in and really great locationgreat walks nearby and plenty of wildlife to seethis was an excellent location and has a lovely garden adequate space for gamesvery close to noosa as well if you do want to head into town
Get the most out of Noosa
From surfing to nature walks, Noosa has a treasure trove of experiences to offer. If you’re planning to spend a week or two discovering these hidden gems, make sure to book the right holiday home from this list of the best short-term rentals in Noosa.
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