With the seasons on the turn, it’s natural to be stepping into holiday-planning mode. And if a group trip is what you’re looking for, we’re here to help. This month, the holiday rental site Stayz have put together their official round-up of Australia’s 2025 Holiday Homes of Year – and three of the top homes are right here in NSW.
Every year, the holiday rental site sifts through more than 50,000 holiday homes to handpick the ten standout stays in Australia’s most sought-after destinations. The selection process is thorough: each home must feature three to eight bedrooms, nightly rates ranging from $600 and $1,500, and exceptional guest ratings, host reviews and amenities. From a charming farmstay to a sprawling coastal palace, here are their top NSW picks of the best holiday homes in Australia for 2025:
Abercorn, Buckaroo, NSW
The highest-ranking NSW-based holiday home on this year’s list is Abercorn, a gorgeous countryside retreat just over three hours’ drive from Sydney, ranking as the third-best holiday home in Australia for 2025. Located just outside of Mudgee, this charming farmstay was designed and built by a husband-and-wife duo. It’s spacious, stylish and sleeps up to eight guests.
Braeside, Kangaroo Valley, NSW
The next NSW stay to rank was another countryside gem: an idyllic home surrounded by Kangaroo Valley’s stunning mountain escarpment, ranking at number five on this year’s list. Spend your days here dipping into the 12-metre pool, lounging on the expansive lawns and snuggling up by the fire pit.
Le Chateau, Holgate, NSW
The final NSW stay to rank is a spectacular, palatial home just over an hour north of Sydney, ranking at number nine on this year’s list. This secluded hinterland retreat on the Central Coast is perfect for big groups, sleeping up to 18 guests across three levels. With a large infinity pool, hot tub and billiards table, it’s sure to get the group chat buzzing.
Keen to travel interstate? These are the best holiday homes in Australia for 2025, according to Stayz:
1. Carpe Mykonos, Margaret River, WA
2. The Cape House, Dover, TAS
3. Abercorn, Buckaroo, NSW
4. The Hamptons Hinterland Retreat, QLD
5. Braeside, Kangaroo Valley, NSW
6. Oliver’s Cottage, Yarra Glen, VIC
7. Frogwell Hollow, Stirling, SA
8. The Bahama House, Port Douglas, QLD
9. Le Chateau, Holgate, NSW
10. Luxury Mountain Lodge, Sassafras, VIC