REAL ESTATE NEWS
Salt Property Management (Salt PM) Business Development Manager Molly Oaskshott explores the key features travellers look for when booking a holiday rental.
Savvy tourists are tapped into what they want this summer holiday season and as we approach the end of 2026, summer holiday plans are in full swing.
With domestic tourism stats showing that more Aussies are opting for domestic travel plans rather than heading overseas this year, all eyes are on popular local tourist destinations to provide some R&R this holiday period.
Places like Casuarina and Kingscliff have long been summer holiday favourites and this year we’re expecting to see an influx of travellers coming to the area.
As tourists flock to the Tweed Coast region (many thanks to Lonely Planet for listing it as a top travel destination for 2027) they’re savvier than ever when it comes to searching out accommodation that ticks all the boxes.
At Salt Property Management we’ve been closely following several key trends that have revealed the growing preferences of our customers who book short stay holiday rentals with us.
This holiday season we’re expecting to see a continued interest in the wellness space with many travellers looking to book holiday rentals that accommodate rest, relaxation and health.
We have noticed an influx in requests from people wanting to book short stay rentals that come with all the bells and whistles for a truly tranquil getaway.
We are noticing that travellers coming to the Tweed Coast area are looking for properties that come with several key features. Top of that list is undoubtedly a pool, and this is increasingly popular with larger groups and families who come to stay in the Kingscliff and Casuarina region.
With the wellness industry growing at such a rapid rate, it makes sense that more and more people are looking to travel with their health top of mind.
We are also seeing people who are drawn to homes that offer additional wellness amenities such as saunas, pools and ice baths.
At Salt PM we proudly offer a number of luxury rentals that provide these facilities.
El Segundo House on Cylinders Drive in Kingscliff. Picture: Nicole Squelch
It’s not all green juices and cold plunging, though. Some of the most appealing properties in the area are simply ones that have that ‘walkability’ factor rather than all the trimmings.
At the end of the day, over the summer holidays, a lot of guests just want to be able to walk to the beach and to great cafes and restaurants.
Most of our listings will have you just a stone’s throw from places like Casuarina Beach, Cudgen Creek and some of the most renowned hospitality venues in the region.
If you’re looking to book in a summer holiday to create memories that will last a lifetime, get in touch with the team at Salt PM today.
