11 Incredible Stays To Book This Winter
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Mill Cabin is an off-grid retreat with views of NSW’s Snowy Mountains. Photo – Victoria Aguirre
The cosy kitchen. Photo – Victoria Aguirre
Take a soak in the Japanese-inspired tub. Photo – Victoria Aguirre
Mill Cabin, NSW
If you’re looking for a chance to get back to nature, look no further than Mill Cabin in the Snowy Mountains. Nestled amongst sub-alpine woodlands at high elevation, the off-grid granite cabin was intentionally designed as a cure for ‘urban fatigue’, free from distractions.
In addition to the spectacular views, the two-person getaway features earthy interiors, a Japanese-inspired cedar bath, and a sauna — perfect for some winter R&R!
The romantic heritage-listed Pietro’s Residence. Photo – Christine Francis
The owners engaged Melbourne designer Max Copolov for a renovation. Photo – Christine Francis
Photo – Christine Francis
Pietro’s Residence, VIC
With its flaking paint and hand-painted frescos, Pietro’s Residence in Hepburn Springs was once part of what’s believed to be Australia’s first pasta factory, dating back to the 1860s.
Now the heritage-listed abode has been lovingly converted into a one-of-a-kind regional retreat with eclectic interiors, romantic gardens, and a bocce court that transports you to another place and time.
Ritual Lodge is an off-grid cabin in NSW’s South Coast Region. Photo – Darcy Smith
The space was created by Jonathan Friend of Jform. Photo – Darcy Smith
Weathered timber adds instant charm. Photo – Darcy Smith
Stained-glass windows are a playful touch. Photo – Darcy Smith
Photo – Darcy Smith
Ritual Lodge, NSW
Ritual Lodge is a handcrafted cabin immersed in the bushland of Tapitalee, on NSW’s South Coast. Between the colourful stained-glass windows and cosy timber interiors, it feels like something from the pages of a picture storybook.
While the inside is pretty dreamy, the house itself is also surrounded by lush rainforest, so you’ll wake up to the peaceful sounds of birds and flowing water from the nearby creek — serene!
Space 1 is a tiny getaway located in Bonnie Doon. Photo – Jack Carlin
The compact cabin sleeps one or two people. Photo – Jack Carlin
How’s the serenity! Photo – Jack Carlin
Spaces in Places, VIC
This off-grid escape in Bonnie Doon is not your average tiny home. As the first short-stay accommodation launched by Spaces in Places, the 15-sqaure-metre cabin invites guests to experience the comforts of passive house design firsthand.
Perched on a quiet country property with direct views across Lake Eildon, the one-bedroom getaway is complete with a firepit and even an inflatable outdoor cinema set-up!
The new luxury wellness cabin at Five Acres in Phillip Island. Photo – Marnie Hawson
The outdoor tub is protected from the elements. Photo – Marnie Hawson
Warm up by the fire inside. Photo – Marnie Hawson
Five Acres, VIC
After moving from Melbourne to a working micro-farm in Phillip Island in 2018, Rom and Katie Lamaro have opened the picture-perfect property to guests with their own accommodation, Five Acres.
You can book to stay in their guesthouse, one of the cabins, or even their newly launched wellness retreat, which features a built-in sauna and an expansive deck designed for sunrise (or sunset) yoga. With views across the bay and over rolling hills, this country stay offers the best of both worlds.
Sea Sea Surf Club is a 25-room boutique hotel in Crescent Head, NSW.
The accommodation takes inspiration from the laid-back spirit of 70s Australian surf culture.
Inside the retro-style rooms.
Sea Sea Hotel, NSW
Sea Sea Hotel in Crescent Head offers a fresh take on the nostalgic Aussie surf motel. And it’s just been named in TIME’s World’s Greatest Places for 2026.
Founded by designer George Gorrow (Ksubi co-founder) and his wife Cisco Tschurtschenthaler, this 25-room hotel reimagines the surf culture of the 1970s with its retro-inspired suites, restaurant, and the Club House that’s part-gallery, part-surf shop and part hi-fi lounge.
The cabins at Upland Farm are a great base for guests to explore nearby wineries, restaurants, and galleries in WA. Photo – Paris Hawken
Photo – Paris Hawken
Each home has been styled with Australian-made soft furnishings, linens, art, and ceramics. Photo – Paris Hawken
Photo – Paris Hawken
Upland Farm, WA
Get a taste of country living when you book a stay in one of the four architecturally designed cabins at Upland Farm.
Located on a 107-acre working cattle farm in Denmark (about 40 minutes’ drive from Albany), the accommodation has both one-bedroom and two-bedroom spaces, and it’s all just a short drive from some of Western Australia’s most iconic beaches, stunning trails and award-winning vineyards.
The Wensley is a bespoke retreat set on 80 rolling acres. Photo – Alexandrena Parker
The spacious 1o-person house is perfect for family getaways, and even pets are welcome too. Photo – Lisa Cohen
Photo – Milly Mead
Wake up to gorgeous country views. Photo – Alexandrena Parker
The Wensley, VIC
Just 90 minutes from Melbourne, The Wensley is a sprawling property in Wensleydale. Set on 80 acres, it’s one of those places that feels totally secluded, while still being just a short drive from the famous coastal towns on The Great Ocean Road.
Inspired by the iconic Aussie shed and American ski chalets, the bespoke timber retreat can sleep up to 10 guests who can enjoy exclusive access to the entire estate.
Nestled in the hills of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Round Hill overlooks rolling paddocks.
The pared-back abode.
Roundhill Retreat, QLD
While Queensland is best known for its beaches, we think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by just how beautiful the Sunshine Coast Hinterland is in the colder months. With Mapleton National Park on its doorstep, Round Hill Retreat is an ideal base for couples or singles to explore the region.
You can head out for a bushwalk to see some waterfalls, visit the local pubs and bakeries, or stay in and make the most of the accommodation’s woodfire pizza oven!
Temperance House is a classic B&B in Castlemaine. Photo – Eve Wilson
The elegantly restored interiors. Photo – Eve Wilson
Photo – Eve Wilson
Temperence House, VIC
Castlemaine is one of Victoria’s most charming regional destinations, and boutique accommodation Temperance House captures the town’s essence perfectly.
The old 1850s hotel has been lovingly restored with antique furnishings and contemporary art, and you’ll fall in love with the gardens on site. They even deliver breakfast to your door in the morning, so you can really take it slow.
Photo – Anna Critchley
Photo – Anna Critchley
Photo – Anna Critchley
Photo – Anna Critchley
Camp Nowhere, TAS
The creator of Tasmania’s wildly popular Airbnb Captain’s Rest had a hand in designing Camp Nowhere: a fisherman’s shack turned accommodation in the Central Highlands.
Just over an hour from Launceston and Devonport, and two hours from Hobart, this escape overlooks yingina/Great Lake. Now it’s a sanctuary for rest, relaxation, and the art of doing absolutely nothing off grid — aided by the fact that it has no Wi-Fi, so you can really unplug!