Top ranked places on Airbnb and Stayz: Australia's most popular holiday rental properties

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Top ranked places on Airbnb and Stayz: Australia's most popular holiday rental properties

By Josh Dye
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The summer holidays are around the corner and with international travel off the table, holidaymakers are scouring the market for domestic getaways.

Short-term holiday rental websites Airbnb and Stayz have released a list of their top Australian homes.

The Airbnb ranking was determined by the residents of each state between June and September. The top picks reflect the most "wishlisted" or saved properties during that period.

The Stayz list is a simple top three, reflecting the platform's annual Holiday Home of the Year awards.

Both lists cover property types from treehouses, tiny houses and penthouses, with amenities ranging from five-star luxury to off-the-grid bush living. There are some budget options and some definitely not-so-budget options.

Most places suit two people, but some include extra rooms and/or beds (for an extra charge). Prices listed below are for two adults for two nights over the Anzac Day weekend in April 2021 (where available) and include all booking and cleaning fees.

THE LIST: AIRBNB'S TOP PROPERTIES

NEW SOUTH WALES

The TreeHouse, Grays Point. This spectacular glasshouse is set among the treetops overlooking the Royal National Park in Sydney's south. From $295 for two nights.

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Orchard Escape, Blackheath. A luxury one-bedroom retreat with an outdoor spa set in an apple orchard in the Blue Mountains. $1660 for two nights

Spiral House, Robertson. Relax in front of the fireplace at this mini home on a 33-acre property atop the Illawarra escarpment between Bowral and Kiama. $647 for two nights.

Cuckoo's Nest, Katoomba. This one-bedroom cottage is on a six-acre property near Leura and has a fireplace. $497 for two nights.

The Stables, Holgate. Private one-bedroom cabin a few minutes from Terrigal beach on the Central Coast. $520 for two nights.

VICTORIA

Stone Haven, Kangaroo Ground. This 140-year-old guesthouse sits on eight hectares in the Yarra Valley and comes with a Jacuzzi to soak up panoramic views. $459 for two nights.

Private Retreat, Smiths Gully. A charming little cabin with a fireplace in Melbourne's outer north-east that accepts guests with pets. $468 for two nights.

The Little White House, Emerald. This luxurious cottage is walking distance from the renowned Puffing Billy train station in the Dandenong Ranges. $847 for two nights (breakfast included).

Mountain Tiny House, Warburton. Get amongst nature in this off-the-grid tiny house featuring indoor and outdoor fireplaces. $542 for two nights.

Alkira Eco-Glamping Retreat, Emerald. This romantic eco hut is set on a 16-hectare property and features separate outdoor shower and kitchen facilities. $515 for two nights.

QUEENSLAND

Little Red Barn, Doonan. This three-bedroom house sleeps six people in the Noosa hinterland and features an outdoor bath and a plunge pool. $1213 for two nights.

Stargazer, Beechmont. A two-bedroom container house in the Gold Coast hinterland with glass ceilings and a pizza oven, surrounded by horses and rolling hills. $573 for two nights.

The Bower, Wootha. A rainforest cabin for two in the Sunshine Coast hinterland with a fireplace and shared pool. $335 for two nights (breakfast included).

Noosa Hinterland Hideaway, Kin Kin. This modified container house features a large deck with sprawling valley views and has an on-site masseuse. $500 for two nights.

Luxury Gold Coast Hinterland Villa, Mount Nathan. This house is suited to families with a spacious loft area sleeping up to 10 people. Facilities include a hot tub and 25-metre lap pool. $890 for two nights.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Ode to the Orchard, Lenswood. A rustic two-bedroom cottage in the Adelaide Hills set among an old apple orchard. Features an outdoor bath and indoor fireplace. $751 for two nights.

Bandicoot Springs, Ironbank. Tiny house hidden in the bush beside a natural spring. Feels like a remote getaway but it's only half an hour from the CBD. $300 for two nights.

On the Deck at Bel-Air-Spa, Belair. A one-bedroom flat in the bush with a hot tub on the edge of the Adelaide Hills, 20 minutes south of the CBD. $375 for two nights.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Explorers Rest, Margaret River. A bright and airy one-bedroom studio on the outskirts of Margaret River, not far from the beach. $668 for two nights.

Studio Jungalow, Margaret River. Two-bedroom apartment full of indoor plants and a private courtyard. $497 for two nights.

Blu Peter Penthouse, North Coogee. Luxury one-bedroom apartment south of Fremantle with stunning beach views and a hot tub. $924 for two nights.

TASMANIA

Aerie, Tinderbox. A one-bedroom designer retreat with outdoor hot tub, sauna and fire pit, about 30 minutes south of Hobart at the mouth of the Derwent River. $1069 for two nights.

Coopers Ocean Cabin, Seymour. This one-bedroom cabin is perched on a headland overlooking the Tasman Sea, 30 minutes from Freycinet National Park. $682 for two nights.

Rocky Ridge, Rocky Hill. Two-bedroom house with a sun-soaked deck and panoramic coastal views, 90 minutes north of Hobart. $659 for two nights.

NORTHERN TERRITORY

The Rozak House, Lake Bennett. A three-bedroom off-the-grid bungalow on a 25-hectare property an hour south of Darwin. $1051 for three-night minimum stay.

Magnificent mansion, Bayview. Large three-bedroom house with a pool and spa just five kilometres outside Darwin's CBD. $531 for two nights.

Sky view apartment, Darwin. Three-bedroom penthouse with rooftop spa and expansive views of Darwin city and harbour. $865 for two nights.

STAYZ TOP THREE PROPERTIES IN AUSTRALIA

Algona Views, Victoria. A two-bedroom cottage in Halls Gap in Victoria's Grampians ranges. Set in the bush, it has mountain views and an outdoor fire pit. $367 for two nights.

Capel Breeze, Victoria. A two-bedroom apartment on Melbourne's Mornington Peninsula. Located across the road from the beach, the apartment is eight minutes' drive from Peninsula Hot Springs. $390 for two nights.

Bantam Cottage, NSW. A two-bedroom pet-friendly home in Berry on the South Coast with an open fireplace and sun-drenched deck. $579 for two nights.

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