The Best Airbnbs With Fireplaces In Victoria

If you’ve ever driven to Apollo Bay along the Great Ocean Road, chances are you’ve passed right through the coastal strip of Petticoat Creek, and with that, straight past this quaint Airbnb cottage. The Beach Cottage at Kookaburra Wellness Retreat is nestled on a sprawling organic farm with Shetland ponies, and primed for a winter getaway. The salt water pool is heated, there’s an indoor wood fire fireplace and if you walk up Picnic Hill, you’ll find the whale watching deck for when the big guys migrate between May and October.

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Studio 1156 nails the sleek art deco interiors. The owners gave the space a spruce a few years ago, and it’s as stunning (and spacious) as studio apartments come. Leather lounge chair, free-standing wardrobe, funky art, and a retro-leaning bathroom. The host will treat you like royalty with an inclusive breakfast—artisan bread, French butter and locally-sourced jam. A huge plus for having your bedroom and living quarters all in one, is during the colder months, you can throw a few logs on the fire and nestle up in bed with a book or chuck Netflix on the telly.

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The Barn is everything you could want from a farm stay. Inside, the space flows seamlessly from kitchen, to dining, to living and the polished concrete flooring, crisp white walls and black accents contrast beautifully with the rustic wooden furniture in a way that’s luxe yet homely. The moment you walk through the doors, we recommend you crack open the generously provided bottle of wine and light that indoor fireplace. When you feel brave enough to weather the cold, explore the surrounding paddocks and dams, or jump in the car for a scenic drive to Healesville and some of Yarra Valley’s best wineries.

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Fitzroy’s Penthouse Palazzo Airbnb is an absolutely stunning space. The apartment features long white-walled open spaces with an island kitchen, a breezy outdoor dining area with trees dangling above and a lounge room straight out of a design book. The minimalist-style fit-out of the Penthouse Palazzo features a hanging fireplace, floating shelves lined with books, and a collection of modern-design furniture bringing a perfect mix of 2024 sensibilities and relaxed charm.

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The Chapel Sanctuary is what Airbnb considered a ‘rare find’, which essentially means it books out pretty quickly—and it doesn’t take long to realise why. Taking over a former chapel, this one-bedder cottage is the perfect solo getaway or romantic vacay. Exposed beams, hardwood floors, daybed primed for soaking up the sun, and a cast-iron fireplace to set the mood. Upstairs hides the mezzanine bedroom, and the bathroom is tucked away behind a large barn door just off the kitchen. The Chapel Sanctuary right near some of the best towns the Dandenong Ranges has to offer, Sassafras and Olinda, so don’t be shy to explore.

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What’s better than an Airbnb with an indoor fireplace? An Airbnb with an indoor fireplace and a double spa with forest views. Welcome to Coorabell Retreat, sitting atop Mount Dandenong (actually a mountain) and surrounded by lush bush. The space is a converted barn, with stunning floor-to-ceiling windows, drenching the living area in glorious sun, and the log pillars serve as an ode to the rich bushland that the cottage nestles in. The TV is hooked up to a fancy surround sound system and the bed is a spacious king.

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If you’re all about design then Cape Schanck House is the one for you. The award-winning stay took out best house at the Royal Australian Institute of Architects awards. Located in the quiet region of Cape Schanck on the Mornington Peninsula, this stay is only minutes away from pristine ocean beaches, wineries, and the famed lighthouse walk. Inside the white and black colour scheme let the surrounding tree life shine, the living room is centred around a waterdrop sculpture that extends from the room to the floor, and a curved leather lounge looks onto a wide fireplace. Its minimalist style provides the perfect backdrop for a quiet getaway, time to enjoy the simpler things.

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You won’t want to leave this one. My City Hideaway takes up residency in a century-old, former workers cottage. The attention to detail is impeccable—luxurious linen, vintage pieces, unique chandeliers, striking wall art. It doesn’t have a TV, but it does have a wood fireplace, so take that as a sign to switch off the devices and whip out a good book or board game. The location couldn’t be better placed too, only a stone's throw away from the iconic South Melbourne Market (go to Market Borek) and the growing dining precinct.

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It’s the full package here at Klara’s Spa Studio in Mount Dandenong. If you so pleased, you could soak in the hot tub with the open fire crackling away, glass of wine in hand, watching Netflix, all while bask in the idyllic forest views from the spa. The private property boasts natural waterfalls, lush green forest, a friendly resident cockatoo, and you might even be lucky to spot a wild deer. For a small additional fee, you can access the retreat’s insite dry sauna complete with an outdoor shower and bath or have your stay completely catered by local businesses.

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