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You can earn up to 30% more with our unique pricing strategy. Developed from managing over 350,000 bookings, it runs entirely within local regulations and has already earned our hosts over £112 Million.
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FIND OUT MOREYou can earn up to 30% more with our unique pricing strategy. Developed from managing over 350,000 bookings, it runs entirely within local regulations and has already earned our hosts over £112 Million.
Main Beach sits at the northern end of the Gold Coast strip, between Surfers Paradise and The Spit, with the cafes and restaurants of Tedder Avenue at its centre and the Broadwater on its western side. Houst manages short-stay homes across the suburb, from beachfront apartments to low-rise units and townhouses, and handles pricing, guests and cleaning so you earn without the day-to-day work.
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The commission is based on the property type and location
List on Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo/Stayz, Google and more. Listing on several platforms reaches holidaying families, couples, theme park visitors and longer winter stays looking for a quieter base a short walk from Surfers Paradise.
Our pricing data puts a two-bedroom, one-bathroom short stay in Main Beach at an average of A$387 a night with 70% occupancy. That works out at around A$99,000 a year before costs. We took four readings across the suburb, on Tedder Avenue, Main Beach Parade, Breaker Street and Woodroffe Avenue, and averaged them. Nightly rates ran from A$365 on Tedder Avenue to A$423 on Main Beach Parade.
Demand peaks over the summer school holidays from December to January, when families fill the beachfront and Sea World. Easter and the winter months bring visitors escaping the cold in the southern states, and weekends stay busy through the rest of the year. Figures will vary with size, finish and exact location. See how the suburb compares in our Gold Coast Airbnb earnings guide.
The team is professional, responsive, and truly understands what it takes to manage short-term rentals effectively.
I’ve been incredibly lucky with Alex Taylor: professional, friendly, and always helpful. He’s handled everything brilliantly - I’d give him 6 stars if I could.
For the past year, my Houst contact has been incredibly helpful - coordinating repairs, upgrades, and even being on-site when needed. Super reliable and accommodating.
The staff is available 24/7. Messages sent are replied to very quickly. The information about the properties is detailed and clear. Everything goes very smoothly.
The house is well maintained and clean, the dashboard provides up to date and historical information & the guests are taken care of.
I have had a brilliant experience renting my property through Houst. Everyone has been very hands on and contactable which has really put me at ease.
Get a free estimate, book a 15-minute call, then go live. We handle listings, photos, pricing and guest support.
Managing an Airbnb in Main Beach means pricing, guest messages, cleans and maintenance, every week. Houst handles all of it from 14% for full-time management or 20% for part-time, so you keep the income without the workload.
Before you list, check the local rules. On the Gold Coast, compliance usually comes down to zoning/approvals, building & fire safety, strata/lease permissions, and tax reporting. Use the full rules guide for details.
See the full guide for permits, caps, and local nuances → Gold Coast short-term rental regulation.
Main Beach suits short stays because guests get a quieter beach suburb with the nightlife of Surfers Paradise a short walk south. Tedder Avenue fills with cafes and restaurants, the marinas along the Broadwater draw visitors for boating and dining, and Sea World on The Spit brings families through the school holidays. The patrolled beach runs the length of the suburb on its eastern side.
Housing ranges from beachfront apartment towers to low-rise units and townhouses on the streets around Tedder Avenue, which suit families, couples and longer winter stays. We manage across Main Beach and the suburbs around it, including Surfers Paradise, Southport, Broadbeach and Bundall. For the wider city, see Airbnb management on the Gold Coast.
Find out what your Main Beach property could earn with Houst.
Vasu is a Gold Coast-based short-let specialist with an accreditation in Real Estate Practice and a record of growing profitable, technology-driven rental portfolios. He has spent years refining every part of short-term rental operations, from pricing strategy and guest experience to owner relations, to unlock new income for property owners.
Now leading Houst's growth across the Gold Coast, Vasu uses deep local market knowledge to scale listings and tailor the service to each owner. He believes smart technology and strong partnerships are the key to higher returns and hands-free hosting.
Whether you are launching your first listing or want to streamline an existing one, Vasu and Houst offer a seamless, profit-focused approach to short-term rental management.
See how much more hosts can earn with Houst short-let management in Main Beach.
We are the world's largest Airbnb management company specialising in short-term lets.
We were founded in 2015 and are now present in 29 cities around the world, from Bristol to Brisbane.
Whether you’re a seasoned host or just starting out, with Houst you can make the most of every guest stay.
