Parking up with two-car fulls worth of mates for a holiday is a whole heap of fun, but finding quality lodging for six plus people can be difficult. So to make sure you don’t have to sacrifice on your stay, we’ve found these spots that are perfect for plenty of friends.
Everything from enchanted treehouses to sprawling properies, here are the best stays for large groups in Victoria for 2025.
The Ridge House
Yarragon South
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If you’re part of a crew who loves fine food, open fires and heart-pumping walks with epic views, look no further than this four-bedroom Victorian retreat. It’s a seriously charming spot, with the added convenience of speedy wifi so you can bring the laptop and clear the inbox. The legends who own this place supply you with your first breakfast free of charge—expect Gippsland Jersey milk and butter, local sourdough bread, homemade jam, honey from the on-site hives, eggs, veggies, and herbs when available. They supply a picnic rug and basket too, so you can enjoy it on the go if your group prefers. When you’re not out adventuring, curl up by the indoor fireplace, play one of the board games provided, or pop out to the fire pit and get toasting your complimentary marshmallows. There’s hot chocolate in the cupboard too. Woo!
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Mansfield House
Mansfield
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Built into a rocky outcrop in Victoria’s High Country, this off-grid family home offers a super impressive stay. The north-facing half of the property has massive double-glazed windows on three sides, which gives you unobstructed views over the rugged Taungurung country landscape. Your dining room is housed in this light-filled section, meaning large groups can eat in serious style. The master bedroom has an ensuite, with views of Mount Buller, and down a long hallway there are two more bedrooms, a bathroom, laundry and rumpus room for chilling out. There’s an added gem at this top spot—the circular solar heated pool. Take the plunge and you’ll feel like you’re floating in the clouds as you look out over the hills below.
Kangaroo Manor
Yarra Junction
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Pile in the car and bring the whole gang for a luxe getaway only an hour from Melbourne CBD. Your home away from home is a hexagonal glass house that offers high ceilings, brilliant views and a huge private pool. This place was built by a meditation teacher and was formerly a healing retreat so expect to feel the zen as your stay unfolds. This spot enjoys 700 metres of Little Yarra river frontage, so you can take a waterside potter, explore the acres of rainforest or see if you can find the on-site gold mine. You’re close to wineries, micro-breweries and restaurants here so there’s heaps to do. But come late arvo, we expect you’ll be back at base taking a dip in the 25-metre lap pool, or firing up the barbecue, with a glass of the good stuff at the ready.
Coombs Hill Barn
Merrijig
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Perched above a valley in Victoria's high country just a short 15-minute drive from Mount Buller is Coombs Hill Barn. An immaculately re-purposed 160yo barn from Indiana in the USA, Coombs was lovingly restored and erected on this stunning stretch of country piece by piece. Inside the 10-guest stay you'll find a rustic chic collection of wooden furnishings, steel frame windows, a 12-metre-high stone fireplace and a gorgeous hardwood table that centres the dining space. Set on 100 acres it's a serene oasis with vistas of the Delatite Valley and surrounding mountain plains.
Campbell Point House
Leopold
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Be it a milestone birthday, family celebration, or just an elevated weekend getaway in Victoria, what better way to do that than a Versailles-style mansion planted squarely on the Bellarine Peninsula. The Campbell Point House is situated just a stone's throw from Lake Connewarre and the sprawling abode is a true spectacle in itself—set on a cascading grass property that leads right down to the water. Loaded with plenty of open spaces with vistas of the gentle lake, great dining halls, freestanding bathtubs, pools, ponds and more. The entire stay fits 16 guests very comfortably, all with their very own ensuite.
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Ocean Grange Homestead
Ocean Grange
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This historic homestead situated inside Victoria's pristine Gippsland Lakes is an absolute marvel. Ocean Grange is a sprawling property only accessible by boat, giving you and 20 of your nearest and dearest your own little slice of heaven; with the lake on one end and the sea on the other. The incredibly beach-chic stay features nine bedrooms, a spacious dining area, pool table, fireplace, a freshwater swimming pool, wooden verandahs that wrap around the property and even a four-storey tower and viewing deck to take in those sunsets. It’s almost too much to comprehend, but with this stay as your large group's home base, you’re all set to discover the stunning natural bushland, coast, lake, or just lounge around the pool and take it all in.
Charleson Farm
Wensleydale
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Out on the back hinterlands of the Otways in Wensleydale sits the incredible Charleson Farm. Just 30 minutes from Lorne and Torquay, this secluded Victorian escape has enough of the right stuff to keep every guest feeling at home. The house is stunningly designed and fitted out with a chic rustic feel, think heavy timbers and plenty of light, it’s also set on a stunning 100-acre farm with panoramic views of real country Victoria on offer. If that wasn't enough for your group, it also has an outdoor spa that looks out across the ranges.
Coomalie House
Badger Creek
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A few minutes drive from Healesville, Coomalie House can only be described as a mid-century masterpiece, with handcrafted stone floors and walls warmed with generous fires. With its architectural design inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, expect minimalistic design and open spaces surrounded by native wildlife and greenery. Cuddle up in some blankets in one of the best Airbnbs for large groups in Victoria and enjoy the peace and quiet while appreciating the serenity.
The Yanakie House
Wilsons Promontory
This one might be simpler and fewer frills than others but Yanakie House sits on the edge of one of Victoria’s crown jewels, Wilsons Promontory. With a minimalistic and modern design, you’ll be able to view the prom and Corner Inlet from over the surrounding fields and open spaces. Take a breather with the spacious rooms and natural sunlight every morning before heading out to the prom for the day for a hike or a bit of beach action.
Tussie Mussie
Merricks North
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Tussie Mussie brings French-inspired design to a property a short drive away from the centre of the Mornington Peninsula's wine region. This sprawling estate covers three buildings that you can stay in, with sculpture and cottage gardens, a tennis court and even a seven-acre vineyard. Ditch the main wineries and play host at your own pace with stunning outdoor space perfect for a long lunch. Smaller groups are able to reserve one or two of the buildings (choose between the lodge, cottage or laundry) if needed, or kick back in one of the best Airbnbs for large groups.
Lakehouse Estate
Newhaven
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How often can you and 14 of your closest pals secure your own private lake? Well, this Phillip Island stay will give you just that. Set on a three-acre property Lakehouse Estate is a remarkable Victorian pad and a contender for the best large group Airbnb, it’s even equipped with its own basketball court, trampoline, and gym. The house is only a short drive from Phillip Island's main drag but has everything you’d need to stay parked up including a lengthy dining table, fireplace, and front bedrooms that look out onto your own secluded body of water.
The Wensley
Wensleydale
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The Wensley is a ten-guest stay that helps you appreciate the simplicity of minimal design. This house has been so carefully curated that each square of it feels like an exhibition, but it still maintains a comfy and homely feel. Laden with recycled wood and concrete, Wensley’s biggest drawcard is the secluded and elegant space. Pile around the fireplace and look out across the fields or sit down together at the open dining table and kitchen space. The bedrooms feel fairy tale-esque tucked underneath wooden beams with views of the property and light beaming through.
Otways Loft
Forrest
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The beautiful three-storey Otways Loft is a mix of tree-house, vintage train, and raw and recycled materials, in the middle of a forest-like garden. Dark wood panels and low sloping roofs make up this unique property, with the interior combining local timber and train remnants. Accompanied by the green surroundings and nestled in a small town behind the Great Ocean Road, it has a deeply enchanted feel that's perfect for a large group looking to get down to the coast but away from the noise.
Cypress Hill
Apollo Bay
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Huge floor-to-ceiling glass windows give Cypress Hill its contemporary architectural look and minimalistic design. Located just 5km from the Great Ocean Road suburb of Apollo Bay, you’re away from the thick of it and left with just the natural beauty of the Otways and all its greenery and wildlife. The interior has a very Grand Designs feel with concrete throughout and a wide lounge room with an open kitchen perfect for intimate dining with plenty of friends. It's one of the best Airbnbs for large groups that’s for sure.
Piccadilly House
Daylesford
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Piccadilly House is decked out in a farm-style design with hints of wood, rustic fireplaces, polished floorboards, and sunlight streaming in from every room. You’ll be able to relax in the open kitchen and dining space and admire the artwork adorning the clean white walls. As it’s situated near the heart of Daylesford, this historic house is close to the Wombat Hill Botanical Garden and the Convent Gallery, or any cafes or restaurants that might strike your fancy. Hands down, this is one the best Airbnbs for large groups in Victoria.
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