Planning a holiday with the whole family sounds wonderful – until you start trying to find accommodation for everyone!
Separate hotel rooms, different floors, coordinating breakfast, finding somewhere everyone can sit together and working out where the kids can play can quickly make a family getaway feel a little less relaxing.
That’s one of the reasons large holiday homes have become such a popular choice for families visiting the Gold Coast.
Everyone Under One Roof
There’s something special about having the entire family staying together.
Instead of saying goodnight and heading back to separate hotel rooms, everyone can enjoy the same home. Grandparents can relax by the pool, the kids can play, and everyone can come together for meals, drinks and those conversations that tend to go well beyond bedtime.
With many Elite Holiday Homes offering between five and eight bedrooms, there’s room for the extended family without everyone feeling like they’re living on top of each other.
Space to Actually Spend Time Together
When you’re travelling as a large group, the communal areas can be just as important as the bedrooms.
A large kitchen and dining area means breakfast can be enjoyed together. Outdoor entertaining areas make long lunches and relaxed dinners easy, while swimming pools, games rooms, cinema-style TV rooms and waterfront areas give everyone something to do.
And sometimes the best part is simply having enough room for different generations to do their own thing!
Your Own Kitchen Makes a Big Difference
Eating out is part of a Gold Coast holiday, but with 10, 12 or 14 people, three restaurant meals every day can become expensive – and organising everyone isn’t always easy.
Having your own kitchen gives you flexibility.
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at home, put together lunch by the pool, organise a BBQ or head out to one of the Gold Coast’s many restaurants for dinner.
For families travelling with young children, having a full kitchen can make life considerably easier too.
Make the Most of the Gold Coast Lifestyle
One of the biggest advantages of choosing a holiday home is being able to enjoy the lifestyle that makes the Gold Coast such a fantastic place to visit.
Many of our homes are located in Broadbeach Waters and surrounding areas, putting guests close to the beaches, restaurants, shopping and attractions of Broadbeach and Surfers Paradise while still giving them the space and privacy of their own home.
Some properties also offer waterfront living, private swimming pools and outdoor entertaining areas – so staying home for the afternoon can be every bit as enjoyable as heading out.
Travelling With an Even Bigger Group?
Sometimes one house simply isn’t enough.
For extended families, groups of friends or corporate stays, Elite Holiday Homes also has properties located next door to each other or within the same street.
This allows larger groups to stay close together while still having the benefit of their own space – a great option for family reunions, milestone celebrations and multi-family holidays.
More Than Just Somewhere to Sleep
The best family holidays aren’t necessarily about how many attractions you manage to squeeze into the itinerary.
They’re often about the little moments in between – breakfast around the table, the kids jumping in the pool, an afternoon BBQ, grandparents spending time with the grandchildren and everyone sitting together at the end of the day.
Having one home where everyone can come together makes those moments much easier.
Planning a Gold Coast Family Holiday?
Whether you’re bringing the immediate family or the entire extended crew, our local Elite Holiday Homes team can help you find a property that suits your group.
With a range of spacious five, six, seven and eight-bedroom holiday homes across some of the Gold Coast’s most popular locations, there are plenty of options for your next family getaway.
Bring the family together, unpack once and make yourselves at home on the Gold Coast.