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13 Of The Best Luxury Airbnbs In Victoria

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The Best Luxury Airbnbs In Victoria.

Tempted to splash the cash on a little lavish living during your next weekender in Victoria but struggling to find the best luxury Airbnbs for the job? Urban List has crunched the details on a tempting pool of quality crash pads and come up with a list that will have you counting down the days to that dreamy getaway.

There’s an architectural gem with a staggering view, a worker’s cottage with floor to ceiling windows and a mega manor with a huge, private pool. So dive into the list and savour the best luxury Airbnbs in Victoria.

Mount Eliza Bay Crest Manor

Bay Crest Manor luxury Airbnb Victoria
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There’s a giant chess board waiting patiently to be played with at this luxury Airbnb on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria.

It’s an incredible spot, commanding bay views and spanning two acres of landscaped gardens.

Open the front door of this European villa-inspired abode and you’ll find yourself a majestic marble reception hall. 

Keep going, and you’ll get to the formal sitting and dining room with its tiled floor and feature fireplace.

It’s big, very big, and leads out to the alfresco entertaining area where you can sip champers next to the firepit while watching the crew splash around in the infinity pool.

Walkerville Liptrap Loft

Liptrap Loft luxury Airbnb Victoria
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How about a handmade house that just screams honeymoon hideaway and is dog-friendly too? Liptrap Loft is a real one-of-a-kind place.

Designed and built with recycled materials by the original owner, Jim, this Airbnb offers a slice of rustic luxury away from the city.

Influenced by Japanese architecture, your accommodation sits on five acres of bushland in Victoria’s South Gippsland and has an indulgent outdoor bath house for lazy days.

Beautifully furnished, it has a huge king size bed and a uniquely charming kitchen, plus a fire heater for colder nights with wood provided for your stay.

Fire up the barbecue and dine outside, or sway away the afternoon on the outdoor hammock. There’s lawn games if you’re feeling competitive, and two mountain bikes for guest use too.

South Melbourne Worker’s Cottage

Worker's Cottage luxury Airbnb Melbourne
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Bespoke interiors, gorgeous artwork and vintage pieces are on offer at this fabulous 100-year-old worker’s cottage just across the road from the South Melbourne Markets.

You wouldn’t know it but you’re walking distance to Albert Park Lake and a quick trip to the CBD here, and when you’re not out exploring you’re in for a luxury stay.

This place is deceiving. It’s quaint from the outside but step inside and you’ll find soaring six-metre ceilings and floor to ceiling windows in the stylishly-designed space.

One of the best-loved homes on Airbnb, this centrally located gem offers luxe living with urban convenience.

Port Melbourne Ultra luxe penthouse

Ultra luxe penthouse luxury Airbnb Melbourne
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Luxury penthouse anyone? 

Situated in the eye-catching ‘Nine Elm’ development, this huge four-bedroom pad offers the best of both worlds—it’s just 650 metres from the beach and a tram ride from Melbourne CBD.

The interior just screams millionaire, with European timber floors, digitally-controlled blinds, lighting and music, and of course views to die for.

If you’re lucky enough to bag the spectacular master suite, you’re in for a treat. It has its own ensuite with full height picture windows, a spa bath, twin rain showers, and a huge walk in robe. 

Cook up a storm in one of the two equipped kitchens before getting comfy on the Italian designer couch.

Fancy a dip? Your stay at this Victorian Airbnb  includes access to the building’s swimming pool, jacuzzi and gym.

Hepburn Springs Breakneck Gorge Oikos

Breakneck Gorge Oikos luxury Airbnb Victoria
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Named Oikos (pronounced ‘eekos’ after the Greek word for dwelling), this bright orange cube offers an extraordinary stay.

The multi-award winning Airbnb has some pretty epic angles and a dramatic, open plan interior with windows that offer views over Hepburn Springs and Daylesford in Victoria.

The bathroom gives off seriously luxe vibes, with the egg-shaped, black cast-concrete bathtub the best place for some indulgent soaking.

Once you’re refreshed, pop open the champers and nestle into the cowhide daybed in the living space. The views through the huge picture window won’t disappoint.

Yarra Junction Kangaroo Manor

Kangaroo Manor luxury Airbnb Victoria
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Welcome to your own luxury 40-acre estate.

Kangaroo Manor is an architecturally-designed hexagonal glass house occupying a top spot in Victoria’s Yarra Valley, an hour from Melbourne.

Trundle on up the spectacular driveway and you’ll realise this former healing retreat is seriously secluded.

Made from wood, much of which was sourced from the property itself, this place has ‘African safari’ accents and a soaring vaulted ceiling that will take your breath away.

Step outside, and you’ll find a 25-metre long pool surrounded by a deck that’s an entertainer’s paradise.

Melbourne Martini Suite

Martini Suite luxury Airbnb Melbourne
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Prepare to be wowed. This one-bedroom masterpiece sits within the iconic Majorca Building in Melbourne and will add more than a touch of glamour to your inner-city stay.

With furnishings taking inspiration from the best of art deco, expect to find statement wallpaper, geometric-patterned rugs and a luxury leather lounge.

Sip a pre-dinner cocktail from the finest glassware in the opulent living space and gaze out the massive windows to the laneway below.

There’s also a balcony off the sumptuous bedroom at this Victorian Airbnb, where you can sip a coffee and people-watch to your heart’s content.

Red Hill South Gable House

Gable House luxury Airbnb Victoria
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Located in the heart of the Mornington Peninsula, a five-minute drive from wineries, fine dining restaurants, a golf course and more, this renovated farmhouse offers the kind of low key luxury that’s perfect for a family celebration.

Grab the gang and bring them along for a gorgeous getaway—this place has a flexible floorplan that can sleep up to nine guests, and offers views over the bay.

It’s pretty from the outside, with dark wood cladding and a triangular roof that calls out for the phone camera.

Enter the living space and you’ll find it delightfully chic and airy with a sculptural spiral staircase leading to a bedroom and bathroom above.

Yellingbo Carl’s Hut

Picture the scene. You’re sitting around the firepit at your own private vineyard, sipping on the good stuff.
Sound appealing? With this luxury Airbnb in Victoria’s Yarra Valley you needn’t dream.

It’s the perfect couple’s retreat, situated on Solitude Estate, one of the top 50 private vineyards in Australia. 

Your home away from home is a hut, but it’s a luxe one at that, with heated polished concrete floors, a vaulted ceiling, original timber beams, lime-washed walls and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the vines.

A selection of Solitude Estate wines are available to purchase here and you can whip up a snack on the retro-Gaggenau stove top.

Wind down for the evening by playing your favourite songs on the Klipsch the Three heritage speaker.

Healesville Chaplet Cottage

Chaplet Cottage luxury Airbnb Victoria
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Go to sleep in your king size four poster bed and dream of royalty at this historical cottage located just off the main street in Healesville, Victoria.

Built in 1894, this Airbnb has been immaculately renovated with luxury fixtures and fittings to make your stay a memorable one.

Step into the white claw foot bath in the green marble Verde Alpi bathroom, or wash away the stresses of the day under the double rainfall shower heads.

There’s a comfy lounge surrounded by art and historic prints from the past, plus a sunken kitchen which has everything you need.

End your day by padding out to your outdoor deck, throwing a prawn on the barbecue and watching the sun set.

Kinglake Pobblebonk Cottage

Pobblebonk Cottage luxury Airbnb Victoria
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Welcome to Pobblebonk Cottage. This delightfully-named abode is a luxury off-grid retreat less than an hour and a half from Melbourne in Kinglake, Victoria.

Designed by local architects and a design awards nominee, this place made from rammed earth walls, recycled timber and black cladding, and when it comes to luxe living it’s got you sorted.

Start the day by hitting the snooze button from your king size bed, before taking a soak in the sleek modern bathtub. The his and hers basins in the bathroom just add to the lavish feel.

This Airbnb has two private wings, ponds, a fire pit, and a Tuscan garden with a pizza oven so you can cook up an Italian feast if you so fancy.

It’s completely off grid, meaning it runs on solar energy and rain water and it’s been fitted with the latest tech, with smart switches controlling the lights and blinds.

Don Valley The Temple

The Temple luxury Airbnb Victoria
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A peaceful country escape awaits you at The Temple, a retreat surrounded by farmland, animals and scenic views of the Yarra Valley in Victoria.

If you’re keen for a spot with a luxury hot tub, this place has a delightful bathing space nestled under an outdoor pergola.

Grab your bathers and a glass of vino and relax in the bubbles, surrounded by lush greenery. There’s premium bath towels and complimentary Sukin products at your disposal.

If you don’t fancy getting wet there’s a tempting daybed and a firepit you can huddle around instead.

This Airbnb offers guests the opportunity to hand feed a friendly lamb, and you can collect fresh free-range eggs from the chickens if a brekkie calls for it.

Mount Martha Mount Martha Manor

Mount Martha Manor luxury Airbnb Victoria
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A coastal Victorian haven in a sought-after spot, Mount Martha Manor offers panoramic bay views, a pool and a shed load of luxury.

You won’t need to worry about the weather to swim here, as the pool is indoors and heated, making for an enjoyable dip whatever the time of year.

This five-bedroom pad spans two levels and has some ludicrously large glass windows looking out over Port Phillip Bay.

For the home chefs among you, there’s a top kitchen with premium European appliances and oversized stone benchtops.

Bored of the view? You’re just a short drive from Martha Cove Marina, Mount Martha Beach, boutique cafes, and world-class wineries.

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