Call it what you want. The change in the air as the weather becomes more crisp. The simmering burnout after months of solid work and life without much of a break.
Or maybe it’s simply that ever-apparent wanderlust which tugs at you, urging you to pack up your bag and head out of town to explore new surrounds and recharge – even it’s just for a mini-break to keep your sanity levels in check.
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Whatever is that’s pulling you towards a time-out, we have the answer to this exact scenario. It’s time for a weekend getaway!
While hotels are always nice, there’s just something so inviting about a cosy Airbnb that really fits the bill when it comes to max enjoyment factor during a short holiday stint.
And if you’re in New South Wales or are travelling to the state, you’re in luck. We’ve done the hard work for you and rounded up some of the most incredible Airbnbs currently awaiting your booking.
Scroll on for the best Airbnbs in New South Wales for a weekend getaway.
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The Best Glamping Airbnb in NSW
Glamping Vineyard Getaway, Broke
Glamping is so on trend right. What’s not to love? You get to be up close and personal with nature, sleep under the stars and enjoy a break away from the commotion of daily life but your creature comforts are still in tact. This inviting Airbnb option in the NSW wine region of Broke is an ideal spot to get a restful night of shuteye in style.
The Best Instagram-Worthy Airbnb in NSW
Hideout Cabin – Luxury Tiny Home, Southern Highlands
Your Instagram feed is just begging you to stay at this stunning tiny home Airbnb in the Southern Highlands’ Moss Vale so you can emulate that cosy sipping-a-herbal-tea-while-admiring-the-water-views pose. This little piece of luxury is set upon a dam on a 150-acre horse farm and features a sprawling deck, a waterfront location and fire pit that is the perfect answer to keep warm in winter.
The Best Renovated Shed Airbnb in NSW
The Barn Door, Coorabell
A stone’s throw from the coastal drawcard of Byron Bay, this Coorabell Airbnb is the perfect option for a hinterland escape.
Don’t let the description of “barn” throw you – although the space started life as a machinery shed, this expertly renovated accommodation now oozes modern-day aesthetic appeal with a slice of character and homely touches.
The Best Country Homestead Airbnb in NSW
Rural stone guesthouse, Ebenezer
As picture-perfect as a page from a magazine, this rural stone guesthouse is exactly what you need for short trip away. Situated in the Hawkesbury, the historic homestead boasts a stone façade, large gothic floor-to-ceiling doors and French farmhouse style interior. Oh, and did we mention that close by is a boat ramp as well as the Kurrajong village and nearby town of Bilpin? So there’s plenty to see and do should you want to get out and about (but when your home-away-from-home is this pretty, why would you want to leave?)
The best Airbnb in NSW with an outdoor bathtub
The Cabin on Scanzi, Kangaroo Valley
We almost don’t even need to bother with a description for this one because the bathtub with a view just sells itself. For those who perhaps need a little more information, this gorgeous tiny home is in the picturesque Kangaroo Valley and is as closed to nature as you can be without actually being a tree. Aside from the bathtub, features include a firepit overlooking the property’s lake, lounge chairs on the deck and a BBQ for all your grilling needs. Sounds like pure bliss!
The Best Mountain Escape on Airbnb
MontPierre Mountain Cottage, Kurrajong Heights
When the Blue Mountains is calling your name, this Airbnb retreat in the mountain village of Kurrajong Heights deserves a moment for you to cast your eye upon it – and then instantly hit the “book now” button. With an outdoor freestanding tub, a wood fireplace, a pizza oven and a view of the majestic nature surrounding the cottage, there’s no better place to forget real life exists for a weekend.
The Best Airbnb in NSW with a Unique Twist
Yurt glamping on coastal hinterland acreage, Erina
If you’ve been eyeing off the Central Coast for a secluded stint, this charming Mongolia yurt can be used as your glamping haven in the midst of nature. It’s got an outdoor fire (tick), is close to the beaches and national parks (double tick) and set on three acres of bushland (okay, we’re officially sold). It’s only 80km from Sydney so if you live in the state capital, this spot makes an easy and delightful weekend retreat.
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