Vintage lovers will find solace within the interiors of Captain’s Rest. To be honest, even if you don’t have a penchant for history you’ll still love it here. The one bed, one bath heritage-listed cottage is nestled on the waterfront in Lettes Bay, Strahan (a heritage-listed village itself). If you find the time outside of all the reading, sleeping and eating to catch up on during your stay you can make the most of the location and head out for a spot of fishing on the cottage’s private jetty which sits out front. You can book your stay online and follow the cottage’s adventures on Instagram to boot. @captainsrest.

A 1970s A Frame structure hosts this Northern New South Wales holiday gem. Neighbouring Cabarita Beach is The Triangle House, sitting just a quick walk away from the ocean (for a dip), the local Surf Club (for a cold beer), and the famed Halcyon House (for a spa treatment or a spritz). The three-bed, two-bath house accommodates groups of up to six and is designed for entertaining the masses; Netflix, boardgames books, kayaks, bocce, a fire pit, and a barbecue are all available for use throughout your stay. @trianglehousecabarita

Channel 9’s The Block alumni Josh and Jenna Densten are behind this Skenes Creek, Victoria abode. The award-winning designers have decided to refrain from making major changes to this old school beach shack and have kept its 1950s aesthetic both in and out of doors. Self-described ‘no nonsense fun’ the beachside sleeping quarters sits along the picturesque Great Ocean Road and is a short drive from famed Apollo Bay where surf and eateries are in ample supply. The Shack may be simple but does the trick when it comes to a beachside getaway, offering groups two bedrooms to choose from; one with a Queen bed and the other equipped with bunks.

Mackerel Beach is home to the Little Black Shack; a former fisherman’s cottage that has been given a stylish new lease on life. The Pittwater resident sits on the district’s pristine Western shore, close to New South Wales’ famed Palm Beach. The two bed, one bath abode is perfect for a weekend away all year round; the sea breeze keeps the shack cool in summer and a rustic, hand-built sandstone open fireplace ensures it stays cosy come winter time. An eclectic mix of nautical antiques and collectables decorate indoors, while outside is home to a stone terrace (equipped with butterfly chairs) and a hammock hanging from a 70-year-old frangipani tree. @thelittleblackshack

If solitude is high on your list of demands than look no further than Satellite Island; the hotel and private island offers plenty of peace and quiet for individuals or larger groups looking to get away. Located on (you guessed it) Satellite Island in the D’Entrecasteaux Channel between Bruny Island and mainland Tasmania, the land mass is home to cliffs, pristine water (for swimming, fishing and boating), and wildlife ranging from shellfish to sea eagles. The island itself remains unspoilt and is completely yours for hire; exclusive access is granted to guests including island accommodation of the Summer House, the Boathouse, and the luxury bell tent (maximum occupancy is 8 guests). @satelliteisland.