Stayz top holiday homes revealed.
Australia’s most popular holiday homes have been revealed, providing some inspiration for those seeking a cheap getaway with family and friends.
Booking site Stayz unveiled the most saved holiday homes for the upcoming holiday season, with homes tending to be lower cost stays suited to group bookings.
Stayz travel expert Sarah King said despite cost of living pressures, Aussies still have a strong appetite for travel.
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Driftwood, one of the top holiday homes.
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“There’s a real emphasis on value-for-money,” she said. “Booking a holiday home with a group is a great way to keep the costs down per person instead of needing to book individual rooms.
This summer, Aussies are prioritising beach, pools and holiday homes that can sleep between eight to 12 guests wanting guests to pay no more than $100 per person per night, according to Stayz.
“Buying groceries and cooking together as a group is not only cost-effective, but also a great opportunity to connect with family and friends over a home-cooked meal,” Ms King said.
Big tables for outdoor dining, minutes from beaches and nature, these Stayz are the most sought after across the country.
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Idyllic views over the Boat Harbour. Photo: Stayz
SAILS ON THE BEACHFRONT – BOAT HARBOUR, NSW
Located right on the beachfront, this Boat Harbour home sleeps up to 12 guests and is only a 2.5 hour drive from Sydney.
Enjoy the quintessential beach side holiday, launch your own boat from the beach, bush walk through the parkland which surrounds it, explore the rock pools at each end of the beach, swim at the picturesque, family friendly sandy beach.
Only 10 minutes from Port Stephens, you can experience snorkelling and fishing off the rocks or beach.
Averaging at $750 per night, the home is a top choice for larger groups with a 9.6 star rating.
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Views and outdoor dining. Photo: Stayz
Boat Harbour holiday home. Photo: Stayz
HOP, SKIP, BEACH – ROSEBUD, VIC
Just a hop, skip and a jump to the beach and shops of Rosebud and McCrae, this family-friendly home has all you need for a coastal getaway.
With three large bedrooms that sleep up to eight people, enjoy dinners outside on the summer night switch the undercover outdoor entertaining area and BBQ.
Only a seven minute walk to Rosebud Beach and less than 1.5 hours from Melbourne and an average of $450 per night, the home currently has a perfect score of 10 from its reviews.
Outdoor dining in Rosebud. Photo: Stayz
Relaxing living room. Photo: Stayz
DRIFTWOOD WATERFRONT COTTAGE – SOLDIERS POINT, NSW
This Soldiers Point cottage sleeps 12 guests and has stunning ocean views.
The refurbished home has a large decking looking out to the water, perfect for warm lazy afternoons reading a book or enjoying a group meal.
Surrounded by reserve with direct access to the waterfront, take advantage of the tranquil setting and dreamy sunsets, ideal for swimming, fishing, walking and kayaking.
Minutes from the popular Bannisters restaurants, including the famous Rick Stein restaurant, cafe, pub and spa.
Averaging $688 per night, this getaway is less than a three-hour drive from Sydney, with reviews scoring the home 10/10 ranking it as ‘exceptional’ on the Stayz scale.
Read a book by the bush with water views. Photo: Stayz
TANGLEWOOD – MARGARET RIVER, WA
Relax in this rustic Margaret River home is close surrounded by natural amenity and close to wineries, restaurants and beaches.
With six bedrooms this home has a luxury kitchen, family room and can easily accommodate up to 10 guests.
Generous verandas allow you to chill outside with a glass of wine in hand and enjoy the peaceful bush, within easy reach of popular swimming and surfing beaches, caves, bushwalking and bike riding trails as well as a whole range of excellent local arts and craft galleries.
It is five minutes by car to Margaret River town or to the beaches at Prevelly and Gnarabup.
Averaging out to be $684 per night, just over three hours from Perth CBD.
This home has 90 reviews and a rating of 10.
An ideal getaway in Margaret River. Photo: Stayz
Cosy inside. Photo: Stayz
LUXURY HORIZONS – KIAMA, NSW
Beautiful ocean views await from this Kiama beach home.
A nine minute walk to the famous Kiama Blow hole, the home sleeps up to eight guests with 180 degree coastal views.
Floor to ceiling sliding glass doors allows you to open the entire wall seamlessly to take in the views and combine the indoor and outdoor living.
Relax on the lounge or day bed and dine on the balcony with friends or family. The high-end home has all you need for a beach getaway at only $468 average per night, less than a two-hour drive from Sydney.
Stunning Kiama views. Photo: Stayz
Beautiful inside and out. Photo: Stayz
