Holiday escapes: 6 of the best Airbnbs for sale right now

By
Orana Durney-Benson
April 27, 2025

From dreamy beach shacks to cabins in the snow, there is no shortage of holiday rentals around Australia. 

Many of us have fond memories of weekends away in these hidden nooks. 

But for some lucky Aussies, life on holiday never has to end. 

Whether you are looking for a business opportunity or a private getaway, here are six of the best Airbnbs on the market right now. 

Glass cube in Bungendore

$1,790,000
112 Cherry Tree Lane, Bungendore NSW 2621
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This glass box nestled among gum trees is the ultimate back-to-nature escape.

Honey-coloured beams hug the mezzanine bedroom, which floats above a sleek black kitchen. 

The tiny house is tucked away on a horse farm in Bungendore, just a short drive north of Canberra.

Bushland views from the living room. Photo: Blackshaw Manuka

It’s one of a handful of residences dotted across the property, including a three-bedroom family home. 

The farm is for sale with Ben Stevenson from Blackshaw Manuka for $1,790,000. 

Cocoon in Coles Bay

Expressions of Interest
65 Flacks Road, Coles Bay TAS 7215
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For wilderness tramps on crisp autumn days, it doesn’t get better than Tasmania’s Freycinet Peninsula. 

At night, you can hunker down in a glamping pod with its very own hot tub. 

This eco-retreat on the shores of Pelican Bay covers 93 acres of bushland teeming with wombats, wallabies and sugar gliders.

The glamping cocoons are nestled in the bush. Photo: Wolf Property Hobart

In addition to the two glamping ‘cocoons’, there is a bell tent and a two-bedroom house. 

According to the listing by Wolf Property Hobart, the eco-resort has the potential to earn its owners over $253,000 per year. 

It is for sale by expressions of interest with Alyce Fleming and Cam Rogers. 

Snow cabin in Thredbo

By Robin Dyke, Nicholas Gurney
8/1 Diggings Terrace, Thredbo NSW 2625
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For a taste of Hokkaido in Australia, head to this cabin in the mountains with its own private onsen. 

Architect Robin Dyke designed the cabin in the 1990s to follow the shape of the Thredbo River.

The cabin has the rare addition of a Japanese-style onsen. Photo: Modern House

The cedar-clad cabin has views straight out to Mount Kosciuszko and the country’s best ski runs. 

Prices in the peak winter season start at $700 a night, and $260 a night in the summer months. 

The cabin is for sale with Marcus Lloyd-Jones from Modern House. 

Bath with a view in Bangalow

EOI Guide on request, close Thurs 29 May 5pm
49 Cedarvale Road, Bangalow NSW 2479
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Set on a ridgetop in the Byron Bay hinterland, this tiny house has one of the best views in the region. 

From the outdoor soaking tub you can see across miles of rolling farmland to the distant Nightcap Ranges.

The tiny house has farmland views. Photo: Sotheby’s International Realty Byron Bay

The two-bedroom tiny house is hidden away in a corner of a vast 80-acre estate. 

The main house bills itself as “a showcase of refined rural luxury”, and boasts a stunning drop-edge pool with mountain views. 

The estate is being sold by expressions of interest with Brad Rogan from Sotheby’s International Realty Byron Bay. 

Gold rush history in Talbot

$1,495,000
37 Scandinavian Crescent, Talbot VIC 3371
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Once the Bank of Australasia, this historic building is now a thriving Airbnb in the Victorian goldfields. 

Plenty of period details remain in the one-bedroom cottage, from the 1860s fireplace to the classic arched windows.

Cosy sitting room with original fireplace. Photo: Buxton Ballarat

The old bank is attached to a larger four-bedroom house that used to be a hotel – ideal for owners who want to live next door. 

The two buildings are on the market for $1,495,000 with Matthew Stevens from Buxton Ballarat. 

Art retreat in White Beach

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White Beach TAS 7184
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This seaside sanctuary in Tasmania is designed as an escape for artists seeking tranquillity. 

“If you yearn for a space to create, reflect, and escape the concrete jungle, Studio 13 is your perfect retreat – one that speaks to the heart of the dreamer, the artist, and the storyteller,” says agent Kate Storey.

There are two studios on the property. Photo: Kate Storey Realty

Each of the two studios is set up simply with a bed, a small kitchenette, and a creative workspace. 

Renowned surf beaches are just down the road – including Shipstern Bluff, Roaring Beach, and Pirates Bay. 

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