Waterfront vacation rentals in Australia

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Apartment in Sydney

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 149 reviews

Luxury Apartment Overlooking City and Darling Harbour

Feel the excitement of being only an elevator ride away from harbour-side activities. Admire walls filled with edgy and captivating art, and unwind on a comfy leather couch. Have nightcaps on the balcony and sleep in bedrooms with city skyline and Harbour views. We know you will feel at home with super comfortable modern light and cozy bedrooms, with built-in wardrobes and TVs. Google Chrome is also available on the Main TV in the lounge room. I'm sure you'll love coming back and unwinding after a day or night of enjoying everything Sydney offers. You'll not want to leave!

Aug 7 – 14

R7,066 ZAR per night

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Home in Newhaven

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 102 reviews

Lakehouse Estate is on 3 acres with private lake.

Lakehouse Estate is a newly completed home on 3 acres with private clear lake forming the centre piece. 4 of the 6 modern bedrooms each with ensuites over look the lake and face east so the sunrises are spectacular. If not a morning person simply hit the button and the auto block out blinds come down. The kitchen opens up to the lake across a large deck with BBQ. With your own mini beach, gym, large av room and separate kids room all will be entertained or escape and find your peace and quiet.

Jul 18 – 25

R8,700 ZAR per night

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Houseboat in Newport

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 105 reviews

The Salty Dog

As seen on Ch7 Morning Sunrise, House&Garden, Inside Out, Homes to Love Au, My Favourite Stays Au & NZ, Stayawhile magazines and Sommerhusmagasinet (Europe) The smell of salt air, the sound of water lapping, the sun glinting off ripples that surround you...a feeling of peace and the world left behind. The Salty Dog is a space that is both cosy and open to the water, a wooden boathouse for two that invites you to relax and just 'be', to go off grid and reconnect with mother nature at her best.

Jul 15 – 20

R8,927 ZAR per night

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Farm stay in Kalgan

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 183 reviews

River’s End Retreat

For couples wanting a romantic escape. Relax and unwind in this bespoke Tiny House overlooking the Kalgan River. Located on 30ac we are a small working farm. Sheep, alpacas and horses graze the paddocks and you may even get a visit from one of our pet kangaroos. From the deck you can listen to abundant bird life and fish rising in the river while enjoying a glass of local wine next to the fire. Close to walk trails, river and beaches come and explore all this amazing region has to offer.

Oct 9 – 16

R3,057 ZAR per night

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Home in Coledale

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 103 reviews

Serenity on the Waterfront - Relaxed Coastal Life

“Serenity on the Waterfront” oozes that relaxed creative coastal lifestyle that the Coal Coast is renowned for. Located within a small exclusive enclave of beachfront homes, Serenity is tucked away where the sea meets the verdant rain forest of the spectacular Illawarra escarpment. This is the place that time forgot! A short 70 minutes south of Sydney and 20 minutes north of Wollongong, and only a walk away from local cafes, you are guaranteed to feel as though you are a world away.

Mar 25 – Apr 1

R7,596 ZAR per night

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Cabin in Kin Kin

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 120 reviews

Cabin-creek-rainforest retreat

Unplug and unwind! Nunkeri is a bespoke off-grid rustic timber cabin set within 172 acres of rainforest and farmland in Gubbi Gubbi country. Disconnect from modern day life, enjoying peace, tranquility and nature. Secluded and private, watch the creek run by from the front deck and listen to an abundance of birdlife. Take a leisurely walk through the park like grounds and truly reconnect. We've found our paradise and hope you think so too. Low bar Telstra service at the cabin.

Mar 7 – 14

R3,532 ZAR per night

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Cottage in Dangar Island

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 358 reviews

Boatshed Bliss!- spring has sprung !

Only one hour from the CBD yet it feels like another world. Watch the sun rise over the escarpment rising above the glorious Hawkesbury River and drift off to sleep to the rhythm of gently lapping waves. Come by ferry, water taxi ( not jet ski) by to our car-free island. Curl up with a book, bushwalk, birdwatch, throw in a line or stroll down to the cafe for coffee. Perfect for writers, artists, boaters, photographers and nature lovers. Recharge and make memories!

Jan 3 – 10

R3,326 ZAR per night

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Hut in Mudgee

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 343 reviews

Gawthorne's Hut - BEST UNIQUE STAY - Airbnb 2021

Gawthorne's Hut-luxurious, architect designed, off grid Eco hut just for couples --the newest of Wilgowrah's unique country escapes--Wilgowrah Church and Tom's Cottage. Built to capture stunning views it provides guests with peace, privacy and a sense of isolation. King bed, full bath, shower, flushing toilet, kitchenette, WiFi, air-conditioning (with some limitations) and Fire Pit (closed during summer Bush Fire Season). Not suitable for children or Infants.

Jan 11 – 18

R6,723 ZAR per night

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Home in Culburra Beach

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 382 reviews

Barefoot Beach House Absolute Waterfront Bay

Relax and unwind in our contemporary coastal Hamptons home . A luxurious, light filled space offering tranquility+luxury+amenity+garden+absolute waterfront sunsets. Positioned in the a quiet cul de sac flat, just 10m stroll to the glorious golden sand beaches & clear blue ocean surrounds of Culburra Beach. A classic south coast surf mecca, the region includes access to Jervis Bay; marine reserves+wineries+oyster farms+relaxing stunning coastal walks.

Apr 14 – 21

R7,561 ZAR per night

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Home in Wooli

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 208 reviews

Casa Bonita on Wooli Beach

Wake up to the sounds of the waves and the breathtaking ocean views of Wooli Beach, whilst enjoying a freshly brewed Nespresso or a selection of teas with the ocean at your back door step. Casa Bonita is a beach house situated on Wooli Beach. Enjoy a fully equipped Barbecue, relax with a beer or a cocktail and dine in your dining room experiencing both the cultural riches of Wooli and the spectacular natural beauty of the Yuraygir National Park.

Aug 22 – 29

R4,937 ZAR per night

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Cottage in Falmouth

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 302 reviews

Whale Song ~ Oceanfront Escape

Whale Song is an escape on the edge of the ocean where pacific gulls call and the roar of the ocean fills the air. Our beach shack is a sanctuary of peace and calm, perfectly suited for 2 - 4 guests. Located in the sleepy hamlet of Falmouth, a stunning, secluded part of the East Coast of Tasmania. **AS FEATURED IN THE DESIGN FILES, DWELL, COUNTRY STYLE, BROADSHEET, MY SCANDINAVIAN HOME**

Nov 24 – Dec 1

R9,764 ZAR per night

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Tiny home in Moss Vale

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 270 reviews

Hideout 1.0 - Luxury Tiny Home

NOTE- Please check our profile for more available tiny homes on the property. The first of its kind in the Southern Highlands. Hideout is an exclusive luxury tiny home in an idyllic farm setting. This tiny home is set on a beautiful dam of a working horse farm, situated on over 150 acres. Guests are able to interact as much or as little as they like with the surroundings.

Dec 24 – 31

R4,174 ZAR per night