The Best Places To Stay Near Sydney With Outdoor Baths
Katherine Davison
Contributor | Urban List Lifestyle
There are some things in life that just make sense—and a restorative NSW getaway at an Airbnb with wide open skies and an outdoor bath is one of them.
If escaping the chaos of city life is high on your agenda, you’re going to want to soak up the goodness of these thoughtfully designed properties. At Urban List, we believe nothing spells relaxation quite like watching the sunset and the stars in a steamy tub of soapy bubbles with a glass of wine in hand.
Here are the best Airbnbs in NSW with an outdoor bath.
Stag & Stone
Fitzroy Falls | Sleeps 2
Image credit: Stag & Stone | Airbnb
Wander down the natural rock pathway, and you'll find yourself at this custom-built studio, tucked away in a private spot on a farm, just 12 kilometres from Moss Vale. The bed here is really something spesh, as it’s surrounded on three sides by huge windows that allow the beautiful bush setting right on in.
Inside your NSW Airbnb, you’ve got all the mod cons and some striking features too. (Hello, antlers in the bathroom!) There's a lovely deck area where you can enjoy a cheese plate in the sun, before pottering over to your natural stone outdoor bathtub for a soak with a glass of something sparkly perhaps?
Want more? Of course, there's a fire pit here where you can perch on tree log stumps and enjoy a spot of stargazing (wood supplied). Oh and your hosts supply a projector and pull-up screen in case a movie night calls.
THE DETAILS
Fits: 2 guests in 1 bedroom
Drive from Sydney: 2 hours
Soulful Wilderness Cabin
South Maroota | Sleeps 2
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Could a weekend away get any cosier? This magical cabin perched on a pretty spot on a 25-acre NSW property has one of the dreamiest bedrooms we’ve seen. Wake in your king size bed draped in luxury linen and you’ll literally be looking right out at nature thanks to the floor to ceiling glass door.
Wineries, markets, stone fruit picking, bush walks, and the grand old Hawkesbury River are just a short drive from your home away from home. But once you’ve spied the delightfully round white outdoor bath tub just footsteps from the front door of your Airbnb, we expect you’ll ditch the car for the bubbles instead.
THE DETAILS
Fits: 2 guests in 1 bedroom
Drive from Sydney: 1 hour
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Ellington Grove
Candelo | Sleeps 4
Image credit: Ellington Grove | Airbnb
When your chosen Airbnb was a finalist in the Best Nature Stay category of the Airbnb Host Awards in 2024, you know you’re on to a good thing, and at Ellington Grove the good things keep coming. This gorg cedar cottage, tucked up on the Sapphire Coast hinterland dates back to 1870 and stepping inside is like stepping back in time.
Take a pew on the plush velvet sofa next to the statement indoor fireplace and get stuck into that bottle of red you brought. There’s five acres of land to meander if you fancy, or you could just opt for a soak in the outdoor bath on your own private verandah.
Adventuring is all part of the package here, as the Sapphire Coast has hiking trails galore and rolling hills for exploring on two wheels. Candelo General Store is just a ten-minute toddle away if you need supplies during your stay, and you’re a scenic 30-minute drive to the coast.
THE DETAILS
Fits: 4 guests in 2 bedrooms
Drive from Sydney: 5.5 hours
Rest At Boxgrove
Bathurst | Sleeps 2
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Just outside Bathurst, Rest at Boxgrove is the perfect country escape. Here, six eco-friendly cabins and one three-bedroom cottage have private views across rolling green paddocks—and each property features multiple bathing options.
Inside, a luxurious stone bath with a jaw-dropping window view of the sunset and grazing black Angus cows. Outside, twin outdoor tubs for you to saddle up with your significant other, some bubble bath, and a glass or two of wine. Cabins also feature fire pits and a BBQ, and you're a short drive away from Bathurst's up-and-coming breweries, bars, and vineyards.
THE DETAILS
Fits: 2 guests in 1 bedroom
Drive from Sydney: 3 hours
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The Grower’s Cottage
Lower Mangrove | Sleeps 2
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This restored farmer's cottage is located right next to Dharug National Park in NSW and is completely surrounded by a garden full of fruit and vegetables, which are there for you to pick at your leisure.
As an ultimate place to unwind from big city life or treat your significant other, The Grower’s Cottage also features an absolutely gigantic outdoor stone bath. It also has a handy little wooden ledge the perfect size to place a glass of wine, book, or set up your laptop for some outdoor Netflix-ing.
THE DETAILS
Fits: 2 guests in 1 bedroom
Drive from Sydney: 1.5 hours
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Sierra Escape
Mudgee | Sleeps 2
Image credit: Sierra Escape | Airbnb
If wine, relaxation, and 110 hectares of rolling hills sounds like your cup of tea, you'll want to add Sierra Escape to your bucket list. Located just 20 minutes outside of Mudgee, these much-loved glamping tents offer the perfect location to take in the sunset after visiting all of Mudgee's incredible wineries.
Each glamping tent includes everything from king beds to wood fireplaces and outdoor baths perfectly situated under all the stars.
THE DETAILS
Fits: 2 guests in 1 bedroom
Drive from Sydney: 4 hours
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Currajong Retreat
Burragate | Sleeps 2
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Not too far from Merimbula and Eden on the stunning Sapphire Coast is Currajong Retreat, a spectacular hideaway with a stunning outdoor tub.
Located on the Currajong Commune farm, the luxury tent is perched high on a cliff, overlooking the Towamba River and an expanse of peaceful bushland. As well as outdoor bathing, the spacious deck is perfect for stargazing, and surrounding the tent you'll find quiet swimming holes and perfect picnic spots. This one is an ideal romantic getaway.
THE DETAILS
Fits: 2 guests in 1 bedroom
Drive from Sydney: 6 hours
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Rosewood Farmstay
Binda | Sleeps 4
Image credit: Rosewood Farmstay | Airbnb
Rosewood Farmstay is a secluded spot in the Southern Tablelands. This luxury tent occupies the high grounds with endless and glorious views of Binda.
Comfort is key here so you’ll have everything from a four-post bed cocooned in 1000-thread-count Egyptian cotton to a seriously perfect outdoor deck bath, which more or less will be where you spend most of your time here.
THE DETAILS
Fits: 2 guests in 1 bedroom
Drive from Sydney: 3 hours
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6Sixteen
Agnes Banks | Sleeps 3
Image credit: 6Sixteen | Airbnb
Prepare for a super cute time at this tiny home set on a five-acre property in Richmond, NSW. Expect views of turf farms, horse studs and the distant ridges of the Blue Mountains at this loft-style pad which can be upgraded to include use of the wood-fired outdoor bath for an additional fee.
Take a dip on the wooden deck and gaze out to the green fields beyond—you’re just footsteps from the kitchen so your plus one can pour you a drink while you soak. Afterwards, sizzle a snag on the barbecue before stopping by the outdoor fire pit for a toasted-marshmallow dessert.
THE DETAILS
Fits: 3 guests in 1 bedroom
Drive from Sydney: 1 hour
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Braelee Bower
Rollands Plains | Sleeps 2
Image credit: Braelee Bower | Airbnb
A modern, barn-style stay within a half-hour of Port Macquarie and Wauchope, the Braelee Bower is an ideal stop on a road trip between Brisbane and Sydney, with friendly cows to meet.
With an outdoor fire pit, views over the rolling hills, and a full kitchen, you really have everything you need—including an epic vintage tub outside, under the stars.
THE DETAILS
Fits: 2 guests in 1 bedroom
Drive from Sydney: 4.5 hours
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Ligo
Wolgan Valley | Sleeps 2
Image credit: Ligo | Airbnb
Welcome to Ligo. He’s your fabulously pointy home away from home tucked away in the seriously pretty Wolgan Valley, NSW and surrounded by UNESCO World Heritage listed National Parks. Ligo is sleek and simple, and there’s no Wifi, TV or mobile reception here—but this pared back space has everything you need for a top stay.
Start your morning with a cuppa and a swing in the hammock, or perhaps take a leisurely soak in the outdoor bath on your tiny home’s front deck. There’s plenty of time for a barbecue lunch before you gather around the fire pit for drinks come sunset.
THE DETAILS
Fits: 2 guests in 1 bedroom
Drive from Sydney: 2.5 hours
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Kookawood
Blue Mountains | Sleeps 4
Image credit: Kookawood | Airbnb
Kookawood is reminiscent of a bygone era, filled with a collection of rich antique furniture, rustic bits, and pieces, recycled timber beams, reclaimed windows, a fireplace, and an open-plan dining and living area.
As for the clawfoot bath, it stands freely in the front garden overlooking mountain peaks so you’ll literally feel like you’re floating above the clouds.
THE DETAILS
Fits: 4 guests in 2 bedrooms
Drive from Sydney: 2.5 hours
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Buhwi Bira
Byron Bay | Sleeps 2
Image credit: Buhwi Bira | Airbnb
A gorgeous architect-designed stay in the heart of Byron Bay, Buhwi Bira blends traditional Japanese black charred screen walls and a lacquered for an airy, natural interior.
Outside, there's a Balinese-style garden complete with a super deep bath for good long soaks, and your're close to all the action in Byron.
THE DETAILS
Fits: 2 guests in 1 bedroom
Drive from Sydney: 8 hours
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The Lookout by Mt Bellevue
Myrrhee | Sleeps 2
Image credit: The Lookout by Mt Bellevue | Airbnb
Sitting across the border in Victoria’s breathtaking King Valley, The Lookout by Mt Bellevue offers some pretty epic views across farmland and vines, thanks to the fact it sits 568 metres above sea level. Your brand new luxury eco lodge has been architecturally designed inside, with lovely wood-panelled walls and a gorgeous balcony where you can sit with something tasty and enjoy the view.
There's a wood burning fireplace in the lounge, so you can stay all vcosy, and if alfresco toastiness is your thing, then we suggest taking to the landscaped fire pit zone in the backyard where you can sit on stools and stargaze to your heart’s content.
The best bit about this Airbnb? The outdoor bathtub which enjoys the same magical views.
THE DETAILS
Fits: 2 guests in 1 bedroom
Drive from Sydney: 6.5 hours
Main image credit: Boxgrove | Supplied
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