From secluded beaches on rugged coastline to awestriking hiking trails in alpine regions, Victoria boasts a wealth of distinctive drawcards based on its natural world. While the cultural and culinary melting pot of Melbourne is a grand place to kick your heels, sometimes going beyond the city’s reach does wonders for R&R. So when it comes to booking an Airbnb in regional Victoria, you’ll want to ensure it hits all the right high notes.
We’ve rounded up some of the best stays in Victoria to escape to during the cooler months, from romantic getaways to creative retreats to off-grid cabins immersed in nature.
The best Airbnb in Melbourne, Victoria
Best for: a luxe, art deco vibe
Sleeps: two
On the fourth floor of the Majorca is the Martini suite that pays ode to the old glitz of the iconic 1930 art deco building. Pour yourself a pre-dinner cocktail and people watch from the balcony before heading up the lane to Gimlet or a jazz bar – if you’re really wanting to lean in.
Reasons to stay:
- Central location
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Private balcony
- TV and sound system
- Air-conditioning and heating
The best Airbnb in Victoria for couples
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Wensley villa
Wensleydale
Best for: a intimate, off-grid experience
Sleeps: 10
Just an hour and a half by car from the capital, The Wensley is a bespoke recycled timber house set on rolling hills of 80 acres that was a Best Design Stay finalist in the 2022 Airbnb Host Awards Australia. With high ceilings, a cosy fireplace and a gourmet chef’s kitchen, this countryside stay is one of pure luxe.
Reasons to stay:
- Built from recycled Oregon and Ironbark bespoke timber
- Floor to ceiling windows
- Fans and air conditioning
- Indoor fireplace
- Bose sound system
- Gourmet chef’s kitchen
- Natural stone tub
- Sunset deck
- Outdoor shower and galvanised French bath tub
- Loft bedroom
- Weber barbecue
- Fire pit
The best designer Airbnb in Victoria
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Cape Schanck House
Cape Schanck
Best for: the whimsically-inclined
Sleeps: six
A critically-acclaimed architectural design escape on the southern tip of the Mornington Peninsula, Cape Schanck House boasts sustainable foundations and a killer location. Receiving Best House at the Royal Australian Institute of Architects Awards, this unique stay is one for the whimsically-inclined.
Reasons to stay:
- Barbecue
- Sustainable design – water tank and floor fans
- Indoor fireplace
- Nespresso machine
- Netflix and Apple TV
- Pet-friendly for $50 per dog
The best Victorian Airbnbs with outdoor baths
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Liptrap Loft
South Gippsland
Best for: a rustic escape
Sleeps: six
Set on five acres of bushland two hours out of Melbourne, Liptrap Loft is a handmade home of recycled materials with Japanese-influenced architecture. With its own bathhouse, this stay is a true oasis that is also not too far from the secluded beaches of Wilson’s Promontory National Park.
Reasons to stay:
- Sleeps six
- Outdoor Japanese bath house
- Wood-fired heater
- Basic pantry essentials
- Outdoor dining table and chairs
- Outdoor hammock
- Outdoor shower
- Two mountain bikes
- Pet-friendly
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Rugged vista
Hoddles Creek
Best for: luxury add-ons
Sleeps: six
Overlooking Hoddles Creek and the Yarra Ranges, you’d be absolutely spoilt with a vista sharing a bottle of vino in this outdoor spa. Potter about the four acres of rugged nature on which this property is set, or head to the waterfall or red wood forest for an afternoon of awe.
Reasons to stay:
- Outdoor spa
- Onsite therapeutic massages and beauty treatments can be arranged
- Indoor fireplace
- 2km down a dirt road
- Mountain, valley and vineyard views
- HD TV with Chromecast and Apple TV
The best off-grid Airbnb in Victoria
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Tiny Home
Mansfield
Best for: a intimate getaway
Sleeps: two
Ideal for adventurers, this off grid cabin is located in the wilderness 45 minutes from the top of Mount Buller and five minutes from the centre of Mansfield. Made from converted containers, this tiny home has limited resources and is intended for those who wish to ignore the call of the big smoke.
Reasons to stay:
- Off grid
- Indoor and outdoor cast iron fireplaces
- Made up of two separate containers
- Hammock
The best Airbnb with ocean views
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Jacky Winter Waters
Walkerville
Best for: sea views
Sleeps: two
Luxuriously minimal, this creative Victoria beach rental encourages connection to the natural world and is set among the limestone cliffs of South Gippsland Coastline. Overlooking the beaches that served as inspiration for Alison Lester AM’s classic picture book Magic Beach, this retreat is a nostalgic treasure.
Reasons to stay:
- Large deck with ocean views
- Dog-friendly
- High speed internet
- Small footprint design
- Ocean and mountain views
- Outdoor shower
- Sonos Move sound system
- Air conditioning
- Fire pit
- Hammock
The best farm stay in Victoria
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The Cabin
Emerald
Best for: a peaceful solo escape
Sleeps: two
Located on a hobby farm an hour’s drive from Melbourne’s CBD, this adults-only stay is fit with rustic charm offering an escape from the hustle and bustle. In-house massages, facials, picnic and breakfast hampers and animal feeding sessions can be organised onsite to further elevate your time away.
Reasons to stay:
- Outdoor bath
- Outdoor kitchen
- Animals on the hobby farm
- Barbecue
- Mountain, valley and vineyard views
- Electric indoor fireplace
- Central indoor conditioning
- Fire pit
