Byron Bay is a seaside town in the Southeast of Australia where New South Wales lies. It is not only knowns for its beaches, excellent surfing spots, and world-class scuba diving sites that characterise this region of the country. In fact, it is most celebrated for being the centre of Australia’s alternative culture scene, where locals famously stopped McDonald’s from setting up in the nineties. Today, while some fast-food restaurants have managed to get a foothold in the town, Byron Bay is still breathtakingly beautiful. With many lookout points such as Cap Byron State Conservatory Park that is perched on a headland with a lighthouse and Captain Cook Lookout, where you can spot majestic humpback whales migrating, Byron Bay is an idyllic coastal town. Stop by this area and put up at some of the best holiday houses in Byron Bay, Australia.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on November 28, 2023.
1. Dog-friendly tropical oasis in the heart of town (from USD 207)
For pet owners who want to enjoy a luxurious holiday with man’s best friend right by their side, look no further than this beach house. Coming back from a day out, this home is a sanctuary where you can relax amidst the lush gardens on the grounds and be assured of absolute privacy. Tastefully outfitted in wood, the entire beach house is planned with your enjoyment in mind. Take your meals on the deck or in the alfresco dining room. Wash away your cares with the outdoor shower and bathroom that comes with a deep bath. It will truly be your home away from home!
Top guest reviews
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the house itself was spotless and stunninggreat place clean and well looked afterclean well equipped beautifully decorated comfortable beds and pillowswe loved the seclusion of the tropical garden surrounding the house and spotlessly clean home away from homeit had everything we needed and was comfortable and cleanHost:
pet friendly and everything you need for your staywe had a wonderful stay at lantana hosted by paul and michelleRead more reviewsLocation:
the location to the cbd was the perfect distance to walkthe location is brilliant nice and quiet yet walking distance to everythinghouse is perfectly located close enough to walk into town but not noisya beautifully presented property in a very convenient location in byron baywe loved our stay at lantana perfect location and beautiful weekend house
2. Beach house with pool (from USD 991)
Enjoy the sea and a pool at this property. Located in a quiet area just off Byron Bay’s main beach, this holiday house is stylishly outfitted with clean whitewashed walls, wooden floors, and an open plan, which provides views from the outdoor deck and living areas. Laze in the sun by the pool, then cool off in the large and well-maintained pool if the beach is too crowded for your liking. It is also pet-friendly so when making your booking, remember to state the breed and size of your pet!
Top guest reviews
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we had such a relaxing and comfortable stay at this delightful well equipped beach housepool was so warm and perfect to hop in and out of and play games in the sunCleanliness:
fantastic comfortable and clean house with a huge gardenit’s clean and fresh and openvery spacious very clean and great locationHost:
excellent location and owners/managers were very accommodating and helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
so close to everything but yet so peaceful and tranquilthis gorgeous house is so close to town yet you feel like you are miles from anywhereit's private has beautiful gardens and is only a five minute walk to restaurants shops and the beachonly a quick walk into town but felt very private & secluded - highly recommendeda home away from home and perfectly positioned within easy walking distance to the beach and town centre
3. Historic cottage with outdoor cabana (from USD 403)
This is a lovingly restored whalers’ cottage that is rich in Byron Bay’s history. This four-bedroom, three-bathroom holiday house sleeps up to six guests comfortably and is located just five minutes in either direction from Byron Bay town and the beach. It also has a tranquil outdoor living area that has five couches and two sun lounges for basking in the open. Pets are welcome to come along for a holiday as well, just inform the owners at the point of booking. A popular activity for guests is the famous Byron Bay Market that happens once a month and the Fresh Produce Market that is held every Thursday morning.
Top guest reviews
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plenty of day beds to chill and relaxCleanliness:
we found the house and studio very clean and comfortable with private spots to rest and relaxHost:
communication with the manager was very good and responsiveRead more reviewsLocation:
very comfortable tucked away and peaceful yet walking distance to town andwhat a great house plenty of room close to shops and town centre yet in a quiet streetadded bonus was pet friendly and central locationawesome location - 5 min walk to the dog beach and into main streetwhat a funky place we loved it
4. Luxurious villa with private pool (from USD 286)
This home is located on Little Burns Street in the heart of Byron Bay. This holiday house is close to the beach (about 10 minutes’ walk) and also overlooks shifting grasslands and forests, making it a perfect mix of land and sea. Tucked away in a quiet residential estate, it is perfect for young families as the property is located at the end of the road with minimal to no traffic. Enjoy the heated indoor plunge pool, covered outdoor living areas, and luxurious fittings in this property. For amenities, you are also not far away from the town centre which can be reached in about 10 minutes on foot as well.
Top guest reviews
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little burns was fantastic - very well equipped and with a stunning swimming poolCleanliness:
beautiful clean private who could ask for moreeverything was clean fresh and to a very hight standardhad everything we needed very cleanHost:
the owners were helpful and friendlyowner david very welcoming and available if anything neededoverall friendly host and an excellent set up in a beautiful locationRead more reviewsLocation:
highly recommend this well located property that is within minutes walk to the city centregreat place close to town and my ten year old loved the poolwhat a beautiful place to stay - so comfortable and yet so very stylishwe loved the peace and quiet on the weekend
5. Designer holiday home with artisan craftsmanship (from USD 841)
This is a newly renovated two-storey beach house that was nominated in 2019 for the Homeaway/Stayz “Holiday Home of the Year Awards - Design section”. This spacious and beautifully designed property is sumptuously decorated with a resort vibe in mind and the furnishings were carefully ordered from local artisan craftsmen and artists to give the place a uniquely Byron atmosphere. It has five bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and sleeps up to 10 guests comfortably. The property also features a private ozone pool with a roofed deck, outdoor showers, a covered outdoor area amidst a tropical garden, an entertainment room, a fully equipped kitchen with brand-name appliances, a laundry room, and a barbecue.
Top guest reviews
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5 generous bedrooms and bathrooms beautiful pool and deck areabeautiful pool and outdoor areaCleanliness:
it needed a good cleanRead more reviewsLocation:
great location stunning housefantastic house for large groups and great locationa fabulous house in the perfect locationthe house was exceptional - beautifully renovated functional and walking distance to the shops & beaches
Enjoy a home away from home in Byron Bay
Part of enjoying a holiday to its maximum capacity is comfort at every level. Not only can you enjoy when you are out and about, you can also kick and relax fully when you stay in any one of these top holiday houses in Byron Bay, Australia. Only with a good night’s rest will you be refreshed and raring to continue every new day you spend in this idyllic town!
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