Hobart, Tasmania www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/2320681 www.instagram.com/thebarntas This multi-award winning barn conversion sits right in the centre of Hobart’s CBD. Built by two young architects, the 1820s sandstone barn was completely transformed into a sleek, modern accommodation option for two. While sure to capture the heart of the design-savvy, the petite space will also be a favourite of the foodie thanks to its proximity to nearby Salamanca Place and its booming number of eateries.

Mackerel Beach, New South Wales Balanced right on the water’s edge, this thoughtfully renovated fishermen’s shack is a secluded beach and bush hideaway. Only accessible from the water via a small wooden ferry from Palm Beach, the property is surrounded by National park, making it the perfect location for everything from hiking to snorkelling in the pristine water. www.airbnb.com.au www.instagram.com/thelittleblackshack

Fern Tree, Tasmania www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/1734662 The ultimate mountain oasis, this Tasmanian escape is just moments from the hub of Hobart. Harmonising perfectly with its Mount Wellington location, the architecturally designed home has been kept in its original condition since being built in 1969, with perfectly maintained gardens and tranquil reflection pools.Embark on mountain forest walks just moments from your front door, or sit and watch as the environment around you is dusted in pristine snow during winter.

Cabarita Beach, New South Wales www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/7877731 www.instagram.com/groundsofcabarita This three bedroom 1960s surf shack is sitting pretty on the Queensland/New South Wales border in the sleepy surf town of Cabarita. The humble abode is home to a brood of chooks who live out back among a leafy veggie patch, and a lounging area that offers peak relaxation. There’s also cooking potential aplenty, with a pizza oven, or the convenience of close proximity to the lauded Halcyon House.

Venus Bay, South Australia www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/9282236 A seven-hour drive from Adelaide, Mt Camel Beach hosts this 250-acre heritage property, which boasts panoramic views of the coastal wilderness. Sitting on the southern tip of the Chain of Bays (a breathtaking coastal area on the Eyre Peninsula that serves as a home to a number of endangered species, including the Australian Sea Lion, White Bellied Eagle and Osprey), the architecturally designed eco-home that operates entirely off the grid reflects a sense of rugged minimalism.

Seal Rocks, New South Wales www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/529410 Get your Round the Twist on with a lighthouse stay. There are two heritage-listed Assistant Lighthouse Keepers’ cottages available that have each been comfortably restored for groups of six to stay. The quaint dwellings (built in 1875) offer access to walking tracks aplenty, as well as sweeping views of the surrounding Seal Rocks and Myall Lakes National Park.

Bilpin, New South Wales www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/3415111 Breathe in the fresh mountain air from this enchanting and entirely unique property, built on the natural rock platform of a cliff top cave. Demonstrating the best of rustic living, enjoy the classic wood fire and lush spa as you lose yourself in the breathtaking view from the heights of the Blue Mountains National Park.

Swansea, Tasmania www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/2022526 Seclude yourself on 130 acres of wooded peninsula land that cuts into the crystal waters of Great Oyster Bay and truly escape from the everyday. Ancient-looking stone cottages sit just steps away from the waters edge and provide perfectly rustic accommodation, with an outdoor bath offering a touch of luxury. Wander along the private white sand beach at your doorstep, the only other visitors you might encounter being dolphins and the occasional penguin.

Berrima, New South Wales www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/5280934 A Tuscan-inspired escape less than two hours out of Sydney, this 100-acre property is a sun-soaked paradise set in the breathtaking Southern Highlands of New South Wales. Regardless of if you choose to wander through the gardens, lounge by the salt-water pool or marvel at the commissioned abstract artwork that hangs form the walls, this property will be the ultimate retreat.

Daylesford, Victoria www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/1517564 A perfectly renovated and redesigned 1860s miners cottage with views over Wombat State Forest, this picture perfect property is the ideal vintage oasis. Explore Daylesford, a town at the foothills of the Great Dividing Range, before enjoying the acre of garden decorated with willow, pine, olive, and fruit trees and the home’s expertly styled rooms.