There’s nothing quite like parking it up by the pool. To ensure you maximise the sunshine and the good times this summer get your eyes across these incredible pool stays across Melbourne/Naarm and Victoria. For good measure, we've also selected a handful of Guest Favourite properties, a brand new Airbnb filter that lets you search for top-rated stays.
We’ve got some incredibly dreamy stays all over the state from heated plunge to infinity and spa pools. Rally the crew, it’s time for a dip. Here is Urban List's guide to the best Airbnb pool stays in Victoria for 2023:
Eco Villa
Tawonga South
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You’ll be sitting pretty in this gorgeous outdoor swimming pool, surrounded by a lush garden and with Mt Bogong as a backdrop. This two-storey villa is surrounded by decking alongside floor-to-ceiling windows, so you’ll always have a great view to look out on.
The outdoor dining area sits on a jetty surrounded by a lagoon—you’ll even have ducks swimming by. On top of that, there’s a private outdoor spa, nestled in the garden and right next to a stream. As it fits up to seven people, Eco Villa is the perfect poolside escape.
Luxury Mountain Retreat
Kalorama
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Deep in the Dandenong Ranges is this Luxury Mountain Retreat, featuring one seriously stunning indoor pool. Equipped with a main pool, a spa, and even a sauna room, this is the perfect way to relax and rewind, with a dollop of fancy on the side.
The rest of the house is equally as stunning, with gorgeous marble tiling, timber ceilings and exposed stone walls, as well as a large outdoor balcony, perfect for a nightcap. The place even has its own bar, so you’ll never need to leave.
Seaside Getaway
Dromana
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Although it’s only 1.5 km from the Dromana foreshore, the luxe private pool at Seaside Getaway means that there’s no need to share, you’ve got your very own private waters right at your fingertips.
The deep warm brown of the surrounding timber makes the pool pop even more and gives way to the rest of the house. With three separate lounge areas, four bedrooms and three bathrooms, there’s plenty of room to relax and recline. There’s even an indoor foosball table and a trampoline in case you get sick of swimming, but we wouldn’t count on it.
Mount View Estate
Yarra Junction
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Mount View Estate is hidden in the mountains of Victoria’s premier wine region, so if you feel like you need to leave the house for whatever reason, take solace in the fact that you can find wine in almost any direction.
This hillside manor has five king bedrooms, and four with en suites that overlook Mount Donna Buang, just as the infinity pool does, too. Great for a multi-couple weekend away, it’ll set you back $1543 for 10 people. Book it here.
Runnymede Farm
Lorne
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If you’re searching for one of the best Airbnb pool stays with a little more privacy, Runnymede Farm is what you’ve been looking for. This rural hideaway is perfect for nature lovers with the property surrounded by lush Otway hinterland and local farm animals whilst only being 10 minutes from town.
Here you can get completely off-grid and collect your cooking ingredients from the garden rustic-style with free-range eggs for breakfast or veggies and herbs for dinner. The outdoor pool is a scenic delight, looking out to the surrounding native bushlands and is surrounded by lush rolling grass. If pools aren’t your thing; there’s also an indoor spa. Book your getaway here.
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Sky High
Hepburn Springs
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A pool for those who prefer to take it easy and minimize the amount of freestyle- strokes, Sky High’s heated plunge pool is the choice for you. Here you can get lost in the scenic landscape with the Sky High, a stay unlike any other with its three-hundred and sixty-degree panoramic views of Mt Franklin and Daylesford.
You can make the most of its prime location and meander up to Mt Franklin or simply enjoy the scenery poolside or from your kitchen with a couple glasses of wine. Lock in your escape here.
Eco Bush Retreat
Callingee
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This pool stay was featured on Grand Designs and its artistic architectural and eco-friendly design certainly lives up to the hype. The Eco Bush Retreat is totally self-sufficient and sun-powered so you can relax on your holiday knowing your carbon footprint is already in the green.
The property is set on 5 acres and is an architectural marvel with exposed rustic beams and weathered wooden decks with an oasis pool surrounded by native plants that also doubles as a water feature that can be viewed from the kitchen. Plan your retreat here.
The Bach
St Andrews
If you’re after an Airbnb pool stay that’s also just a stone's throw away from the beach, look no further than The Bach. You can laze around the impeccably aesthetic heated swimming pool or head down to St Andrews or Rye beach for an ocean dive.
The home comes complete with a sun-soaked alfresco deck featuring poolside chairs, a hammock amongst the trees and an outdoor fireplace, making it the ultimate summer oasis. The Bach can accommodate a crew of up to 6 book your pool and oceanside stay here.
Check out more of the best in Victoria here:
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