25 Of The Best Airbnbs For Large Groups Across NSW
Eloise Luke
Contributor | Urban List
Sometimes it feels like all the best getaways are reserved for couples or families. But what if you want to escape the city for a holiday in NSW with a large group of mates or extended relos? With the rest of 2025 to sort out those much-needed mini breaks, it's time to get planning.
To get you started, we’ve rounded up the best Airbnbs for large groups throughout NSW. All of them can house at least six guests. Sorted.
Evermoore Castle
Gleniffer | Sleeps 8
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If you've ever wanted to live out your fairytale fantasies, Evermoore Castle might be the closest you'll get without booking a flight to Europe. Hidden between Bellingen and the lush Promised Land region, this one-of-a-kind château sits beneath Old Man Dreaming Mountain, surrounded by rainforest, rolling countryside, and the crystal-clear waters of the Never Never River. From stained-glass windows and sandstone fireplaces to turret bedrooms and a hedge maze, every corner feels delightfully whimsical.
At the heart of the property is the magnificent Great Hall, where soaring ceilings, colourful stained glass, and a grand dining table create the perfect setting for special celebrations. Outside, the magic continues with forest trails, a cactus garden, citrus orchard, fire pit, and a private swimming hole complete with a rope swing. Whether you're gathering a group of friends, planning a milestone celebration, or simply escaping reality for a few days, Evermoore Castle feels like stepping into another world.
Beachside Serenity At Sandy Pines
Minnie Water | Sleeps 8
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Hidden among towering Norfolk Pines in the sleepy coastal village of Minnie Water, this architect-designed beach house is the definition of a slow getaway. Framed by the untouched wilderness of Yuraygir National Park, the contemporary retreat pairs sweeping ocean views with a calming sense of seclusion. From sunrise over the Pacific to evenings spent listening to waves crash from the deck, every part of the home has been designed to help guests switch off and settle into holiday mode.
Inside, expansive windows and oversized sliding doors blur the line between indoors and out, flooding the living spaces with natural light and sea breezes. There are king bedrooms positioned to capture ocean views, a cosy bunk room for kids, and a spacious deck for long lunches and sunset drinks. When you're not surfing, fishing, whale watching, or exploring nearby bushwalks, you'll find board games, hammocks, and plenty of quiet corners to while away an afternoon.
A-Frame Home
Scotts Head | Sleeps 6
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If your childhood holidays involved sandy feet, endless beach days, and falling asleep to the sound of crashing waves, this retro A-frame in Scotts Head will hit you right in the nostalgia. Perched atop a quiet headland on the NSW Mid North Coast, the lovingly preserved 1970s beach house boasts uninterrupted ocean views stretching from the coastline to the Great Dividing Range.
While the home retains plenty of its original character—think soaring timber ceilings, exposed beams, and cosy attic-style bedrooms—it’s been thoughtfully updated with modern comforts including a renovated kitchen, WiFi, and stylish furnishings throughout. Just a short stroll from surf breaks, family-friendly beaches, cafes, and local shops, it's perfectly positioned for a classic Australian beach getaway. Better yet, the expansive grassy yard is ideal for backyard cricket, long BBQ lunches, and bringing the dog along for the adventure.
Fishcakes
Seal Rocks | Sleeps 7
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Perched above the white sands of Seal Rocks' Boat Beach, Fishcakes is designed by award-winning architects Shane Blue and Rachel Bourne. This striking coastal retreat draws inspiration from traditional Balinese compounds, with three separate sleeping pavilions wrapped around a private courtyard and enormous apex windows framing uninterrupted ocean views.
The house is all about simplicity. Automated glass doors blur the line between indoors and out, accompanied by a pared-back kitchen, wood-burning fireplace, and landscaped gardens. Perched high on a sand dune and bordered by national parkland, it's perfectly positioned for morning swims, afternoons exploring Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse, and evenings spent watching storms roll across the ocean from the comfort of the courtyard.
The Old Bookham Church
Bookham | Sleeps 8
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If you've ever wanted to spend the night in a historic country church, this beautifully restored stay in Bookham is about as charming as it gets. Originally built as a local place of worship, The Old Bookham Church has been thoughtfully transformed into a unique accommodation experience that blends heritage character with modern comforts. Original architectural details remain intact, while contemporary furnishings, quality artwork, and updated kitchen and bathroom spaces make it feel surprisingly luxurious.
Inside, soaring ceilings and light-filled interiors create an inviting space for couples, families, or groups looking for something a little different. There are two comfortable bedrooms, a full kitchen, laundry facilities, and a fenced garden that's perfect for travellers bringing their four-legged companions along for the adventure. Conveniently positioned between Sydney and Melbourne, it's an ideal stopover.
Lost & Found Retreat
Barham | Sleeps 6
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Hidden among a working avocado orchard overlooking Pollack Forest, Lost & Found Retreat is a peaceful, architect-designed hideaway just minutes from Barham and the Murray River.
Inside, floor-to-ceiling windows flood the open-plan living space with light, framing sweeping countryside views from almost every angle. There’s a fully equipped kitchen for slow breakfasts and long dinners, luxury linen throughout, and a thoughtful local breakfast hamper waiting on arrival.
While Starlink WiFi is available, guests also have the option to switch it off entirely for a full digital detox moment. Spend your afternoons curled up in the hanging chair with a book, wander the surrounding paddocks, or settle in beside the fire pit once the sun goes down and the stars come out.
Mountain Top Lodge
Nimbin | Sleeps 9
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If the thought of some chill time at a tranquil northern NSW escape sounds like your large group’s thing, then look no further. Mountain Top Lodge is set on a hillside overlooking Nimbin rocks and it sits on a little hobby farm that’s home to avocado, mango, starfruit, mandarin, lemon, lime, pecan, macadamia and more.
Grab your bathers and take a stroll to the secret waterfall for a dip, or if that sounds too chilly there’s a hot tub in the garden with your name on it. An added bonus at this pad is the traditional Argeninian coal fired barbecue that you can fire up (don’t panic, there’s a gas one too). You can set the kids up with a movie on the outdoor cinema while the nominated chef gets to work.
The Croft
Bowral | Sleeps 8
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Welcome to your very own fairytale cottage just footsteps from Bowral’s boutique shopping and dining destinations. The Croft is a restored four-bedroom stone home that offers a character-filled stay for large groups in NSW. It’s the kind of spot where you could cosy away a winter’s day, before heading out with the team for a spot of wine tasting or a delicious roast dinner.
The living space is a real highlight, with its feature fireplace and huge lounge that just calls for group chats. But you’re spoilt for choice as there’s also a separate family room, with a 65-inch Samsung Smart TV, James Lane oversized sofa, and wood heater (matches, kindling and quality local hardwood supplied). Cuppa anyone? An adorable touch at this pad is the full tea service set for eight guests, with china teacups and afternoon tea stands. A silver tea service and other items can also be provided on request. Adorbs.
The Shed
Gerroa | Sleeps 8
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With sweeping views of the ocean and the surrounding farmland, The Shed in Gerroa is a gorgeous south coast escape. Just 90 minutes south of Sydney, near the charming beach towns of Gerringong, Werri, Berry, and Kiama, this eight-person stay features a 3.5-metre plunge pool, a double-sided open fireplace, and expansive outdoor grounds with a fire-pit and 10-person alfresco dining table.
Highlights from The Shed’s stunning interiors include 5.5-metre-high ceilings, polished concrete floors, and expansive glass windows, kitted out with a smart TV, PlayStation, and espresso machine. The hosts also offer in-house catering options(!) for your large group, from ‘sit and share’ drop-off meals, to a ‘communal feast’ with a fully styled table and seasonal local produce.
Lo Scoglio
Byron Bay | Sleeps 12
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This two-storey Italian-style farmhouse in Coopers Shoot, about 10 minutes outside of Byron Bay, is a dream for anyone keen to emulate a luxurious European holiday without leaving NSW. The meticulously designed estate's vintage Italian interiors will transport you to Sicily—think roll-top baths, wooden beams, and antique basins—all with a view of the pristine Byron hinterland.
The estate includes a four-bedroom farmhouse and one-bedroom studio, sleeping up to twelve (though it can host events for up to 35). There's a pool, spa, yoga deck, and infrared sauna for maximum relaxation, with add-on services like massages, personal training, and yoga and pilates classes also available. Book a private chef for your stay, or cook up a storm yourself in the stunning and spacious kitchen (at your request, the Lo Scoglio team will fill the larder with organic produce).
The Dawn
Callala Beach | Sleeps 12
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Located just 50 metres from the pearly white sands of Callala Beach, this renovated home is perfect for a family-style large group getaway. With space for up to eight adults and four children, the layout of "The Dawn" is perfect for families travelling with kids.
You can enjoy designer appliances, the indoor fireplace and outdoor firepit, and sundowners on the upstairs deck with dreamy ocean views. Meanwhile, the rest of the fam can enjoy the backyard and games room, which includes a foosball table board games, and yard games. There are even kayaks for some beach paddling too.
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Turon Gates Sunvale Lodge
Capertee | Sleeps 8
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Set on 6,000 acres of beautiful bushland in the Blue Mountains, Turon Gates is an eco-retreat dotted with glamping tents, cottages, and camping spots. Sunvale is their luxury lodge—a sweeping home that sleeps up to eight guests with spectacular views across the valley.
You and your crew will be treated to four large bedrooms, supersized bathrooms, an entertainer's kitchen for stunning group dinners, a crackling fireplace, and sprawling balconing topped with a timber-panelled hot tub. Each room has a four-poster bed with panoramic views, meaning no one in your group has to go for second-best. During your large group stay at Turon Gates, you can arrange horse rides, varied hiking trails, canoeing, swimming, and trout fishing in crystal clear Turon River waters.
Vintage Steel
Hinton, Port Stephens | Sleeps 16+
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This enormous converted warehouse has everything you need for a top-tier large group getaway. Situated in the Port Stephens hinterland, it's close to Newcastle's beaches and Hunter Valley wineries, while also being a short stroll away from a local country pub nestled on the Paterson River.
There are eight bedrooms and three bathrooms set across multiple levels. You'll also get to fire up the custom pizza oven and take a dip in the private plunge pool. If your group includes four-legged friends, Vintage Steel is pet-friendly too.
Zensi Retreat House
Mudgee | Sleeps 10
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For a luxurious option for large groups, take a peek at the house at Zensi Retreat in Eurunderee in Mudgee. This stunning architecturally designed property has wellness at its heart—and spectacular amenities to match. Not to mention, you're in the heart of the Mudgee wine region, making it the perfect spot to base yourself for a luxe wine weekend.
Sleeping up to 10 across four beautiful bedrooms, you'll have access to a sauna, a sunken plunge spa with room for eight, a fully equipped yoga studio with calming views across open plains, a heated swimming pool, a plus-size kitchen, an indoor fireplace, and a helipad, just in case you want to arrive by helicopter, of course.
Dadirri Retreat
Bowen Mountain | Sleeps 6
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Fancy a little bit of luxe in the foothills of the NSW Blue Mountains? Yep, us too. This award-winning escape, just over an hour from Sydney, is kind of like your own wellness retreat. You’re surrounded by nature in this architecturally-designed home and there’s a heap of walking trails nearby for those who want to get their heart rate up before cocktail time.
This place is one of the best spots for large groups to replenish and reconnect, and you’ll have no trouble doing so, thanks to the stunning saltwater pool and on-site sauna. You’ve got a gorgeous deck to lounge on too, with a heap of climbing plants, masses of space and views of the Sydney skyline. An added plus? This pad is dog-friendly so there’s no need for Fido to miss out on all the fun.
Mulberry Cottage
Hunter Valley | Sleeps 8
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If a large group trip to the Hunter is on the cards, this charming cottage at the Audrey Wilkinson vineyard in Pokolbin is perfect. Surrounded by vines and 360-degree views of the Brokenback Ranges, the home sleeps up to eight across four bedrooms.
You're a stone's throw from the Audrey Wilkinson cellar door and perfectly positioned to explore more of the region's great vino too.
Whispering Waters
Soldiers Point | Sleeps 6
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Whispering Waters, named for its earshot distance from the beautiful Wanda Beach, is a sparkling waterfront apartment with panoramic coastal views. The home’s centrepiece is its huge, covered entertaining balcony, which looks straight out over the water.
Guests have free roam of a spacious welcoming lounge, three king-bed ensuite rooms, and eight-seater dining tables both inside and outdoors. The location’s not bad either: Whispering Waters is a short stroll from the beach, popular local spots Kangaroo Point and Soldiers Point Marina, and fine dining at Rick Stein’s Bannisters. Group dinner anyone?
Black Star
Kangaroo Valley | Sleeps 11
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Boutique luxury residence, Black Star, is a five-acre property in the woodlands of Kangaroo Valley. Boasting unrivaled views of Barrengarry Mountain, the home has towering floor-to-ceiling windows to frame the surrounding mountains and valleys.
The interiors are punctuated with heaps of unique features, such as the living room’s Chevalier glass box log fire, bi-fold doors that open to a wraparound exterior deck, and a mezzanine bedroom for extra guests. Beyond soaking up the views and heating up the barbie, your large group can take a swim in the recently added swimming pool, and the hosts can arrange a private chef or massage during your stay.
Sky Ridge
Kangaroo Valley | Sleeps 8
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A zen retreat like no other, Sky Ridge is an eco-lodge built high on Mount Scanzi at the centre of Kangaroo Valley. Part of a series of designer homes in the valley, this black barn is entirely solar-powered and off the grid.
Sky Ridge has an industrial aesthetic, constructed with steel, glass, and polished concrete floors, but with retractable glass doors on three sides of the open living room, and giant sliding windows in each of the four queen bedrooms, the house is designed to be at one with the valley that surrounds it. The hosts have recently added a yoga deck with exquisite panoramic views, and they can also arrange a personal chef to cook for your group during your trip.
Coco At Culburra
Culburra Beach | Sleeps 6
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If you’re after an old-school beach shack, Coco at Culburra is the place for you. The 1950s house is a throwback to simple seaside living, while its recent renovation has seen it upgraded with modern creature comforts. Guests here are within walking distance of some of the South Coast’s finest hidden gems, including Warren Beach, Culburra Beach, and Tilbury Cove.
With a roomy outdoor deck and dining area, heaps of surf beaches, protected swimming coves, and a stunning lake at your doorstep, Coco at Culburra is a perfect group stay whether you’re staying in or heading out.
Palm Pavilion
Church Point | Sleeps 8
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Built on the edge of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, Palm Pavilion is a slice of tropical wilderness just 45 minutes from Sydney’s CBD.
With floor-to-ceiling windows offering stunning views straight into the lush green surroundings, this award-winning, boutique container house is a tranquil oasis tucked within some of the state’s most beautiful nature. Guests can help themselves to Palm Pavilion’s ample supply of games, cooking and baking facilities, and the outdoor swimming pool.
Pia’s Paradise
Kiama | Sleeps 9
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Another oceanfront retreat to Sydney’s south, Pia’s Paradise enjoys a prime location on the picturesque coastline of Kiama.
The outside dining area features a barbecue and fire pit, and with views of the surrounding ocean, beaches, and farmland, it’s the perfect place for arvo drinks or an evening feast. There’s also a private cubby house for kids to explore, and the property is within easy walking distance of the famous Kiama blowhole, as well as a strip of cafe and boutique shops.
Two Acres Home
Clunes | Sleeps 8
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Looking for one of the best spots where you can gather the crew to get a taste of Byron life without all the tourists? This resort-inspired property in the heart of Clunes village, a 30-minute drive from Byron Bay, is an idyllic refuge for your large group getaway. You’ve got four bedrooms and two bathrooms in this NSW pad that’s set on two acres of tropical gardens, and its open plan kitchen, dining and living space is a beauty. Expect wooden beams and a vaulted ceiling, plus a big open wood fireplace and Spanish plastered walls.
Bask in the magic of your mega outdoor entertaining space—the infinity pool is an epic 12 metres and you’ve got a cabana to lounge in too. Come late afternoon, we reckon an Aperol Spritz on the timber deck might be in order—helpfully, there’s a bar fridge out there so your glass won’t go empty for long. You’re welcome to pick your own veggies and herbs from the raised garden beds and pluck fruit from the trees. Once you’re done, fire up the barbecue and prepare for a group feast.
Berry Luxury Barn House
Berry | Sleeps 16+
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If you’ve ever experienced the tourist magnet that is Berry, you’ll know just how busy this charming NSW spot with its boutique shops can be. But book a stay in this luxe pad and the gang can enjoy a more peaceful escape, all while remaining within a whisper of the hustle and bustle of town. Your five-bedroom home away from home can sleep up to 20 guests and has a heap of extras that will have your large group longing to extend the stay.
Kids will adore the heated saltwater pool that has its own 3.8m waterslide and the children’s playground in the backyard that comes complete with cubby house and swings. Adults, meanwhile, can keep themselves amused in the outdoor dining zone, which has a stunning wood fired oven, barbecue, hot/cold sink and bar fridge for the champers. There’s a SONOS sound system you can use to play some tunes or if a pamper sesh is more your thing, head to the sauna in the house and let the stresses of the day wash away.
Omina Retreat
Millbank | Sleeps 6
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Immerse yourself in a spot of five-star luxury on 200 secluded acres in the NSW Mid North Coast. The legends that own Omina Retreat spent more than two decades in luxury hospitality, managing five-star retreats, hotels, and celebrated cafes and restaurants, so your large group is in good hands.
Your sleek, black home has everything you need for an idyllic stay, including beds so comfy you’ll feel like you’re sleeping on a cloud. The open plan living space has a cosy couch, an indoor fireplace and epic views, plus there’s a full kitchen for whipping up a storm. Prefer to let someone else do the cooking? The owners can offer curated food and drinks packages so you can get into the holiday spirit. If you’re after even more zen, you can head outside and you’ll find your own private hot tub and sauna for relaxation time.
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