Discover three of the best Airbnb cabins within a short drive of the Gold Coast

They range from humble to designer dreams, but these cabins all feature stunning views and are perfect for your next road trip from the Gold Coast.

FROM designer hideaways to historic homes, put the world on hold at one of these holiday rentals within a short drive of the Gold Coast.

HEARTWOOD CABIN

Springbrook

Glass frontage frames valley views at Springbrook's Heartwood Cabin Photo: Airbnb

Nestled on the edge of a gorge, this architecturally designed dream frames a vast valley vista.

Making the most of leafy views, 3m high glass doors stretch along two sides of the light-flooded cabin.

Experience life on the edge at Springbrook's Heartwood Cabin Photo: Airbnb

There’s a fireplace for cosy nights in, a fully equipped kitchen to make the most of local produce and an outdoor firepit.

Relax in the deep bath after hiking through World Heritage listed Gondwana Rainforest.

NIGHTCAP EXCHANGE

Doon Doon, Northern NSW

The original loggers' cabin at Nightcap Exchange Photo Airbnb

Billed as an “unfinished 1890s logger cabin zombie flip reno in wild bush” this unique Northern NSW bolthole guarantees total privacy … unless you count the 19 free-range farm animals that may occasionally drop in to the open bathroom for a visit.

Facing a Jurassic volcanic plug, the original two-bedroom building is in the middle of a natural amphitheatre surrounded by ancient rainforest.

The view from the couch is hard to beat at Nightcap Exchange Photo: Airbnb

If you don’t mind the drop composting toilet (with a velvet stage curtain for privacy) you could be contemplating the best view from a loo you’ve ever seen.

Guests have access to the entire acreage, which is laced with walking trails, creeks and swimming holes.

Nightcap Exchange, a Northern NSW farmstay, invites guests to play with the ponies and other animal residents Photo: Airbnb

THE BOWER COUPLE’S CABIN

Maleny, Sunshine Coast

Cosy doesn't get much cuter than The Bower couple's cabin at Maleny Photo: Airbnb

Tailor-made for two, the couple’s cabin is one of the cosy cabins at rustic rainforest retreat The Bower.

The scene is set for romance with a wood-burning fireplace and antique clawfoot bath. Take a dip in the shared bush pool or watch the abundant birdlife from a private deck.

When you’re ready to re-enter the real world, the enchanting town of Maleny is just 10 minutes’ drive away.