The Crest via Airbnb.
Drawing pilgrims of nature all year round, the high country of New South Wales abounds in native Australian wildlife, alpine lakes, hiking and biking trails, and seasonal snow sports.
Nestled on the edge of Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mountains, Jindabyne is a particularly hallowed spot for hikers, skiers, snowboarders, Romanticists alike.
So that you can lay low in luxury after a long day on the slopes, we’ve curated an edit of luxe Airbnbs in Jindabyne and the neighbouring Crackenback Range. Read on for our top picks to book and escape to this winter.
The best Jindabyne Airbnb with a spa
Charlotte’s Lane, Jindabyne
Sleeps: 8
Set on 10 acres just seven minutes from town, with an abundance of surrounding wildlife, is the cosy guesthouse known as Charlotte’s Lane. Soak in the outdoor spa with a vino at sunset after getting all that airtime on the slopes.
Reasons to stay:
- Seven minutes from Jindabyne town
- 35 minutes from Thredbo and Perisher snow resorts
- Private heated spa
The best cottage Airbnb in Jindabyne
Historic Snowy Mountains cottage, Jindabyne
Sleeps: 6
With two fireplaces and a hearty country kitchen, this 1864 stone homestead in the Snowy Mountains is a romantic retreat any time of year. A certain Banjo Paterson is also rumoured to have been a friend and guest of the original occupant.
Reasons to stay:
- Five minutes to Jindabyne town
- 35 minutes to Thredbo and Perisher snow resorts
- Historic location
The best off grid tiny home Airbnb in Jindabyne
Tiny luxury escape, Jindabyne
Sleeps: 4
Truly escape city noise by spending some time in this luxe tiny home that is completely off-grid. With two separate lofts sleeping four and snow-capped mountain vistas, this is an intimate wintry getaway.
Reasons to stay:
- 15 minutes from Jindabyne town
- Snowy mountain views
- Separate sleeping spaces
The best Airbnbs in Crackenback
The Crest, Crackenback
Sleeps: 3
The Crest features a deck soaked in sunlight, and faces out onto a secluded meadow overlooking the Thredo Valley. Fit with a firepit, tiny cinema, games and hot chocolate, this Crackenback cabin nestled in the hills between Thredbo and Jindabyne, is a true treat of winter.
Reasons to stay:
- Located between Thredbo and Jindabyne
- Private deck and firepit
- Mountain views
The Bastion, Crackenback
Sleeps: 10
With roaring open fires, bespoke furniture, a fully-equipped chef’s kitchen and heated bathroom floors, alpine luxury is epitomised in The Bastion. Pet-friendly and sleeping 10 people, this really is a case of the more the merrier.
Reasons to stay:
Elbert 2BR, Crackenback
Sleeps: 4
A private lakeside chalet within Lake Crackenback resort, Elbert is self-contained apartment with eclectic décor. With access to the resort’s indoor heated pool, sauna, fitness centre, restaurants, day spa and complimentary Ski Tube shuttle during the snow season, wintertime luxury is but at your fingertips.
Reasons to stay:
- Short drive from
