10 Of The Best Stanthorpe Stays For A Top Granite Belt Getaway

Arise Sir Romancelot! He’s a seriously tempting log cabin stay just a short drive from Stanthorpe. Love yourself a bit of hot tub action during your weekend getaway? You’re in for a treat here, as your Airbnb comes with its own Western Red Cedar spa where you can soak away a few hours, surrounded by nature.

The cabin itself is small but perfectly formed, with an uber comfy Queen-sized bed where you do a spot of stargazing thanks to the skylight above. You’ve got a mega barbecue kitchen for whipping up a feast later on, plus a daybed on the deck which pairs nicely with a glass of local vino.

Trundle on up to this quaint white weatherboard cottage close to Stanthorpe’s town centre and you’re in for a good surprise. It’s a romantic spot, within a toddle of walking tracks, shops, cafes and eateries, and it’s got a gorgeous spiral staircase at the heart of the home.

Wind your way up the stairs and you’ll find a loft bedroom with a queen bed and French doors that open up to your own private balcony. Downstairs, you’ll find a full kitchen, bathroom and living space, plus a wood-burning fireplace for cosy nights in.

We love that the hosts here allow one small pet for a small additional fee, and it’s got a fire pit outside so you can hang with the Furry One come nightfall, with a glass of something tasty perhaps.

Call a 160-acre farm on the edge of the Granite Belt your home away from home for a while at this serene Stanthorpe stay. You’re 700 metres above sea level here, with views over rolling fields towards the Great Dividing Range.

Bring your book—as well as your fave human—because we guarantee you’re going to want to spend some time in the two-person outdoor stone bath at this accommodation. It faces east and offers some epic stargazing if the sound of a nighttime soak appeals. 

Wood-fired pizza can be on the menu at this Airbnb, thanks to the oven that was handmade by your champion host. There’s an organic kitchen garden too, with herbs and leafy greens ripe for picking, and of course a Baby Weber in case a steak dinner is more your thing.

Just four minutes from Stanthorpe town centre, Peach Tree Homestead is a character-filled group stay. If you’ve got kiddos to keep happy, this is your place—as the small peeps can safely explore the three-acre property or get stuck into the books, puzzles and games, while the big peeps switch off. 

As the name suggests, your Airbnb was once part of an historic peach orchard and the old trees remain. When you’re not wandering outside, we expect we’ll find you on the wraparound verandah, enjoying a cuppa while gazing at the view.

We love that this accommodation welcomes dogs, and your hosts provide an orthopaedic dog bed and an antique crystal water bowl to spoil them. Want to be spoiled too? You’re just 15 minutes from Ballandean Estate Wines where you can lunch among the vines.

Say hello to Orchard Hytte (pronounced Hee-ta), it’s your perfect pet-friendly stay set on a fourth generation apple farm close to Stanthorpe. Your gorgeous wooden cabin used to be a workers’ hut, and it sits 50 metres from the original farm house.

Inside, expect cosy tones and wood panelling, with an indoor wood-burner to fire up if the weather gets nippy. Whipping up a snack is no problem here, as there’s a full kitchen to make use of, and you can eat at the trestle table on the deck under the shade of the umbrella.

Later, how about a soak in your own private hot tub? Or some story-telling around the outdoor fire pit? There’s board games to crack out too if you’re feeling in the mood, plus you’ve got easy access to farm walks so you and the Floof can have some fun.

With its eye-catching cloud-like facade, Quart Pot Cottage is a Stanthorpe stay like no other. Your accommodation is an historic church that has been renovated to create a two-bedroom abode, and it sure is unique.

You’re a mere meander from the centre of town here, so enjoying sips and eats on the main street will be a total thing. You’ve also got lovely park and creek views from the back deck of your Airbnb, and a courtyard patio with a trestle table for meal times.

Fire up the barbecue and get some snags sizzling. You can walk it all off later with a mooch along the Quart Pot Creek walking trail.

How about a cosy pet-friendly stay, mere metres from an original bushranger hideout? Donnelly's Keep Cottage occupies a spot just 120 metres from Donnelly’s Castle—the granite rock formation with cave-like spaces close to Stanthorpe, where the notorious ‘Captain Thunderbolt’ used to hide.

Your Airbnb offers a sleeping spot that is much more comfortable than his though: we’re talking a Queen-size bed, wood-burning fireplace and a useful kitchenette for snack-making. 

Get the barbecue on the deck cranked up, and whip up something tasty that you can eat under the shade of an umbrella outside. Your hosts thoughtfully provide a customised hamper filled with local products to enjoy during your stay, which is a lovely touch too.

If a Queen bed and an outdoor bath with the best view sounds tempting, you’re going to want to give Alum Rock Hideaway a squiz. This luxe off-grid stay is seriously appealing, thanks to its super private setting just 30 minutes from Stanthorpe.

Your accommodation is designed for two, and it promises romantic stargazing and snuggles courtesy of the indoor and outdoor fireplaces that come with Ironbark firewood sourced from the property.

Design yourself a tasty cheese plate and choose one of the many perches to pick away. You’ve got a brekky bar inside, a wooden table on the festoon light-strung deck, and seats around the fire pit, so you can move around as the mood takes.

Intrigued by the thought of a stay in a tin mine dating back to the 1870s? Lode Creek Tin Miner’s Cottage is just the thing to tempt you, as it’s set on 31 acres of Stanthorpe bush and wetland where fishing and birdwatching awaits.

If you’re interested in the history of the site, your friendly host can happily give you a bit of a tour. If you’d rather bask in the seclusion, that’s fine too—there’s a whole lot of stuff to keep you occupied. 

Bust open the marshmallows your hosts provide and grab one of the very long forks to toast them at the fire pit for optimum meltiness. There’s a big smart TV in the lounge for a spot of movie-watching and a bluetooth-compatible sound bar so you can chillax to the music of your choice. Come sunset, you’re going to want to be on the back deck to see it, with a G&T perhaps?

Gather the crew and prepare to call a century-old Queenslander home for a while. The Old Farmhouse is a Stanthorpe stay that’s surrounded by working vineyards, and it’s got a lovely wide verandah with a cane lounge suite where you can gaze at those vines, with a wine of course.

If you’re a sucker for a country kitchen, look no further (oh hello two dishwashers),  as this accommodation comes with an epic one featuring a huge island where chopping and chats go hand-in-hand. There’s a cosy lounge too, with a fireplace (wood provided), leather Chesterfields and a large TV for movie nights.

Keen to get out and about? Your hosts can hook you up with picnic baskets so you can head for lunch in Girraween. They also supply vintage china if the thought of a lavish afternoon tea tempts.