At a time when remote working is all the rage, it can be easy to get caught up in the noble urge to work from faraway tropical islands, introduce yourself to locals as a digital nomad, and post heavily on the gram. As tempting as it may be, that’s a lot. If there’s a silver lining to the pandemic, it’s that we can now choose where we work, the environments we live in, and how we cut out the 8-9 hours every day.
That’s where Airbnb’s new feature, Short Stays, comes in; if you’re tired of your own four walls (aren’t we all), you can opt for a getaway by the sea, the tree side and even the mountain side all while being a short drive away from the headquarters. If you feel like changing things up for a week, a month or more, check out some of the best short breaks in Victoria:
Oliver Daylesford House
DAYLESFORD
Let’s start with a picturesque farm style tree change. If you’re stuck in the concrete and brick surroundings of downtown Melbourne, perhaps parking in the leafy, dense Daylesford area is just what you need. Olivier’s house is a lovingly restored cottage and is the perfect getaway option, with views over the tree-lined property suspended while you brush off a few emails, coffee in hand. The house is stacked with everything you need including WiFi, fireplace, outdoor pool table, pizza oven, bathtub and more.
Palace Penthouse
FITZROY
Ok, maybe you still need to stay in town, why not upgrade your accommodation to this immaculate layout Fitzroy Penthouse. The apartment features long, white-walled open spaces with an island kitchen, an airy outdoor dining area with trees hanging overhead, and a living room straight out of a design book. One of the best short stays on Airbnb, the minimalist style layout of the Palace Penthouseoh features a hanging fireplace, floating shelves lined with books and a collection of modern design furniture, perfect for sinking into after a hard day’s work.
orto two
BLAMPED
One to really get off the grid, this rustic style eco-cottage is located in Blampied just over 10 minutes from Hepburn Springs and about 1h30 from the CBD. Enable Villager dream, a regenerative permaculture farm and cooking school, you can try your hand at baking sourdough, fermenting, preserving, and even making soap and cured meats. The well-worn farmhouse living offers sprawling morning views of the property and Mount Franklin, in the distance inside it’s adorned with mid-century furnishings and a color-coordinated combination of decorative ceramics, rugs and of glassware.
Retreat in the trees
ANGLESEA
An absolute stunner on the Bellarine Peninsula, this treehouse retreat offers all the joy of coastal living with some of Victoria’s most famous beaches and the Great Ocean Road on your doorstep. The house’s wide windows overlook the old trees that surround the property which is usually teeming with local wildlife. The house has an extremely tranquil feel while being only five minutes from town giving you options to live the best of both lives.
Dromana Beach Apartment
DROMANE
Living by the sea and less than an hour’s drive from the city, living the dream. If you like to be coastal but still have to go to the office occasionally, then this stay by the sea is for you. Offering stunning bay views and with a rooftop pool, there’s a lot to love; you’ll also be right in the center of the Mornington Peninsula with beaches, wineries and more at your fingertips.
Looking to lock yourself away in a romantic getaway for Valentine’s Day? Discover some of Victoria’s Dreamiest Stays Here.
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