If you’re searching for the perfect home away from home, we’ve got 10 amazing choices! Stayz recently shared the top 10 family holiday homes Australia is known for and wowsers, they are impressive!Â
These are the best of the best when it comes to family-friendly stays and family holiday homes, and all cost less than you’d expect. They are unique and charming, yet full of modern amenities and kid-friendly features. All of the homes on the list range from $50 to $150 per person, per night. Many are pet-friendly too!Â
Best family holiday homes across Australia
From rainforest retreats in Queensland to luxe lofts in South Australia, check out the best holiday homes Australia has to offer.Â
1st – Attunga KV
Location: Kangaroo Valley, NSW
Price: $2,700 per night, sleeps 18!
Welcome to your holiday dream! The gold-medal-winning home is a multi-dwelling country escape on 150 acres of lush rainforest in the Kangaroo Valley.
The seven-bedroom property sleeps 18 people, HAS A pool, a vine-to-dine outdoor garden seating area and an entertainment barn. The perfect extended family holiday home in our eyes or family-friend trip away! Christmas in Kangaroo Valley, anyone?Â
2nd – Buderim Rainforest Retreat
Location: Buderim, QLD
Price: $764 per night, sleeps 6
If you want to escape the daily grind but leave the in-laws at home, then this family-friendly holiday home on the Sunny Coast is the perfect fit!Â
The modern coastal beach retreat in Buderim on the QLD Sunshine Coast contains three bedrooms and two bathrooms, a chic outdoor pool and cabana area and a huge yard. It’s got everything you need in an ideal location too.Â
3rd –  Bootmakers Cottage
Location: Otways Ranges, VIC
Price: $331 per night, sleeps 6
We love a good deal and this adorable little Cottage in Birregurra certainly delivers! Nestled in the foothills of the Victorian Otways Ranges, this three-bedroom pet-friendly heritage cottage has been lovingly restored to evoke the simple and warm pleasures of Victoria’s pioneering past, while the outdoor cast iron bathtub is perfect for a bubble bath under the stars.Â
It’s located 90 minutes outside of Victoria and offers a great weekend escape for those wanting to chill out away from the crowds. The area is well-known for its award-winning food and wine as well as pristine rainforests, abundant bird life and beaches just down the road.Â
4th –  Flynn’s Hill
Location: Kyneton, VIC
Price: $914 per night, sleeps 10Â
The four-bedroom modern country homestead in Kyneton is a one-hour drive from Melbourne and features a large stylish well-appointed kitchen, 15 acres to roam with the kids, and a private deck for some sundowners. We love the bunk bed bedroom!Â
5th – Hamptons Hill
Location: Buderim, QLD
Price: $766 per night, sleeps 10
Another Sunny Coast contender, Hamptons Hill is a resort-style family holiday home called also in Buderim on the Sunshine Coast. This stunning home is sure to impress the whole family and then some!
Its elevated position looks out to a stunning pool and it comes with an entertainer’s kitchen complete with a wine fridge, not to mention a lovely fire pit and a separate children’s media room.Â
6th – The New Yorker
Location: Yahl, SA
Price: $160 per night, sleeps 6Â
The New Yorker is styled on the theme of an industrial New York apartment but located in the regional village of Yahl, a short drive from Mount Gambier. It’s cute, and quirky, and comes with so much character, plus modern facilities and that real “New Yorker” vibe. It’s more than just a loft – it’s an experience.Â
7th –Â Maison Du LacÂ
Location: Margaret River, WA
Price: $533 per night, sleeps 8Â
A house on the lake? You’ll find it at Maison Du Lac in Margaret River. This beautiful home is perched on the lake and only 400 meters from the town centre.
But it gets better – it’s actually incredibly affordable and comes complete with a cosy wood fire. But it’s the views over the water that truly make this place exceptional – what a lovely location to reconnect with the family! And, I mean, if you’re in Margaret River, you might as well check out the wineries too.. it would be a crime not to.Â
8th –Â The Greenhouse RetreatÂ
Location: Pearl Beach, NSW
Price: $920 per night, sleeps 8
Beachside holiday, here we come! This NSW Central Coast home is a beauty with its own backyard pool to retreat to after a day at the beach. The location is private, untouched and quiet and comes with three dwellings on the block – great for extended families or group stays.Â
9th – The Shed
Location: Gerroa, NSW
Price: $1090 per night, sleeps 8
A firm NSW South Coast favourite, The Shed at Gerroa stuns with its stunning ocean and farm views.
This unique escape is architect designed and set on an acre overlooking 100 acres of lush green farmland that rolls down to picturesque Gerringong Golf Course and secluded Walker’s Beach. Located just 90 minutes outside of Sydney, the property comes with a queen bedroom and bunkroom with two sets of bunk beds (four single beds), plus lounge and plenty of room for the kids to play.
10th – Tranquility by the Lake
Location: Port Douglas, QLD
Price: $690 per night, sleeps 8
This super luxurious home in Port Douglas provides the best ‘water’ experience out there. It’s directly on a lake but also super close to the beach and the rainforest too. Great views and a great location for family adventuring!Â
It comes equipped with 4 generous bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, open plan living and dining and a separate media room plus a heated pool. This luxurious property is modern, fresh, and well-equipped and is designed to enhance the glorious tropical climate.Â
I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for a holiday now!
