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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.
Runaway Bay sits on the northern Broadwater between Labrador and Paradise Point, built around a marina, canals and a large sports and leisure centre. Houst manages short-stay homes across the suburb, from waterfront apartments and townhouses to canal-front family houses, 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, visiting sports teams, boat owners and longer winter stays looking for a waterfront base with shops and the marina on hand.
Our pricing data puts a two-bedroom, one-bathroom short stay in Runaway Bay at an average of A$326 a night with 70% occupancy. That works out at around A$83,500 a year before costs. We took four readings across the suburb, on Bayview Street, Morala Avenue, Lae Drive and Oxley Drive, and averaged them. Nightly rates ran from A$276 on Oxley Drive to A$374 on Lae Drive.
Demand peaks over the summer school holidays from December to January, when families come for the Broadwater and the beaches to the south. Easter and the winter months bring visitors escaping the cold in the southern states, and sports camps and weekend boating trips keep the calendar steady 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 Runaway Bay 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.
Runaway Bay suits short stays because guests get waterfront living, a full shopping centre and a marina in one suburb, with the beaches of the central Gold Coast a drive south. The sports and leisure centre brings visiting teams and training camps through the year, and the marina draws boat owners and people heading out onto the Broadwater.
Housing ranges from apartments and townhouses near the marina to canal-front family houses on the streets behind, which suit families, sports groups and longer winter stays. We manage across Runaway Bay and the suburbs around it, including Labrador, Paradise Point, Southport and Main Beach. For the wider city, see Airbnb management on the Gold Coast.
Find out what your Runaway Bay 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 Runaway Bay.
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.
