3 Australian Airbnbs Making Waves in Design

September 22, 2021

We recently played a game of this of that with our Instagram community and discovered that 62% of you prefer airbnbs to hotels when travelling. So without further adieu, here's 3 Australian airbnbs you must visit when Australia opens up again and why we love them.

Captains Rest, Strahan, TAS

Sitting at around $530 a night, this heritage-listed, secluded waterfront cottage captures the true essence of country design. Once a dilapidated shack no one wanted, now one of the most in-demand airbnbs in Australia. Captains Rest strikes the perfect balance between boat house meets farm house design without falling into the trap of looking gimmicky. The cottage features a real life Nectre wood stove, luxe, moody textiles for ultimate comfort and antique windows overlooking an old jetty on still water. Pour yourself a glass of red wine, put your feet up with a good book and be prepared to relax, unwind and enjoy.

Salt at Shoal Bay

Salt at Shoal Bay is a Modern Australian beach house, providing coastal luxe accommodation to all. Located on the beachfront in Shoal Bay, Port Stephens, this waterfront masterpiece boasts 180 degree views of the sea. Enjoy sundowners with the laughing kookaburras, sleep to the sound of gentle waves in the bay and wake to the morning songbirds in the creaking gums.

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Sweeney's Hut, Nangus, NSW

This eco hut is designed to allow you to switch off from this busy world and get back to nature, get back to simplicity. The design behind Sweeney's Hut however is far from simple, architecturally designed they are completely off-grid and make use of the sun the wind and the rain. Sweeney's sits high on the hilltops, and overlook the beautiful Murrumbidgee River flats and the grand hills surrounding it in one of the most beautiful parts of Australia. The interior keeps a minimal aesthetic which allows the guests to soak up the incredible views. The huts features it's own private outdoor hot tub for the ultimate sunset viewing.