6 Incredible Airbnbs in Margaret River

Whether you want to bed down by the beach or book a stay at a secluded country cottage we’ve rounded up the best Airbnbs in Margaret River.

There’s no shortage of aesthetically pleasing and well-maintained properties in the Margaret River – a laidback wine region renowned for its natural beauty. Bound by forests in the east and a dreamily rugged coastline to its west, this much sought-after pocket of WA stretches some 100 kilometres from north to south and features an array of different landscapes: tracts of native bush, sweeping valleys blanketed in vineyards, crescents of bone-white sand lapped by crystalline Tiffany-blue waters. And if you’re organised enough to book in advance then you might just end up snagging an Airbnb that overlooks some of this incredible scenery.

Redgate Beach, Margaret River — Margaret River is known for its crescents of bone-white sand lapped by crystalline Tiffany-blue waters. (Image: Tourism Western Australia)

Whether you’re after a relaxing week-long retreat in the countryside or an activity-fuelled weekend getaway in one of the region’s bucolic towns, consider this curated collection of Margaret River Airbnbs your first port of call. From an eco-friendly one-bedroom cottage that’s perfect for a romantic weekend away, to a quaint two-bedroom beach shack with sea views that’s aimed at families, and a modern three-bedroom apartment in the centre of Margaret River town that’s great for holidaying with friends, here are six of the region’s best.

1. Apartment 36, Margaret River town

Best for: a girl’s getaway

If you’re searching for a stylish bolthole in the thick of Margaret River town, Apartment 36 could be the one. This immaculately maintained three-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom unit feels modern yet homely, with warm rosy accents and timber furniture, and it’s also within walking distance of pretty much everything. In fact, at mere seconds away from a stellar bakery, a number of art galleries, and several noteworthy cafes, it would prove tremendously tough to find anything more centrally located.

An interior with a couch and pillows, a lamp, a coffee table, a dining table, rugs, and stairs. — Feel just like at home in Apartment 36. (Image: Apartment 36)

Beyond the lure of its location, a stay at Apartment 36 also includes the use of the apartment block’s facilities, which include a swimming pool, tennis courts and barbecues.

2. The Deck, Margaret River

Best for: a family after both convenience and nature

As the name might suggest, this property features a sizable deck that’s among its standout features. Strewn with string lights, furnished with a dining table and lounge seating area, and boasting views over a beautiful stretch of Aussie bush that’s frequented by kangaroos and superb fairy-wrens, it’s a pretty stellar spot to relax and watch the world go by.

A photo of a bed indoors with towels in a bedroom with curtains and an outdoor space with a chair and a table. — Surrounded by bush, you’ll sleep like a baby at The Deck. (Image: The Deck)

Situated on a hectare of land, there’s a positively rural feel to The Deck , despite it being just a five-minute drive from Margaret River town. If you’re looking for a tranquil, modern, roomy, clean and bright Airbnb in the Margaret River, this three-bedroom property is it.

A house outdoors surrounded by nature. — The Deck is the perfect place to discover and enjoy Margaret River’s nature. (Image: The Deck)

3. River Blue, Prevelly

Best for: a relaxing couple’s weekend retreat

At first glance, this one-bedroom straw bale cottage near the tiny town of Prevelly might not seem anything special. But look a little closer and you’ll find plenty of smart design decisions that render River Blue anything but pedestrian. Small details, like bespoke timber cabinetry, passive solar design, bifold windows that welcome in the fresh country air (and lashings of natural light), and a sheltered outdoor bathtub and rain shower head that overlook a swathe of uninterrupted greenery, all add to a big impact.

The inside of a house with a girl sitting on a bench looking at the view outside. — Immerse yourself in Margaret River’s nature at River Blue and spend the day admiring its beautiful views. (Image River Blue)

Housed on an eight-acre block, nature is right on your doorstep here: go for a bush walk and mosey down to the river, which curves around the edge of the property.

4. Yellow House w/ Ocean Views, Gracetown

Best for: a family that wants a no-frills beach break

A dreamy family beach house? I think we’ve found it. At this two-bed, one-bath Gracetown property there’s a rustic and folksy vibe; think rattan furnishings, beamed ceilings, a freestanding woodburning fireplace, simple, whitewashed bedrooms, and jarrah wood flooring throughout.

The indoors of a home with a couch, coffee table and tv and tv cabinet. — Get cozy at Yellow House. (Image: Seaside Homes)

Located halfway up the Gracetown hill, Yellow House offers sea views from its sizable deck, surrounded by lofty peppermint trees. It’s also less than a 15-minute walk to the town’s family-friendly eponymous beach.

A yellow house with stairs surrounded by trees. — Surrounded by nature, you’ll feel just at home at Yellow House. (Image: Seaside Homes)

5. Fragrant Harbour, Gnarabup

Best for: a group looking for a great entertainer

Plotting a big getaway with a bunch of friends? This high-end four-bed, four-bath home is gunning for the title of best in show. Perhaps the defining feature of Fragrant Harbour is the vast array of indoor-outdoor spaces: some overlooking the pool, some the ocean, and all with plenty of different spots to chew the fat with pals, read a book or laze with a glass of the Margaret River’s finest cab sav, from a hammock to an antique Chinese daybed, an inviting window nook, and two different outdoor dining spaces.

A subtle coastal-inspired theme runs throughout this coastal Airbnb (hello wave-shaped benchtop carved from Corian stone, and home decor awash with blue accents). But you’ll also spy Oriental design elements woven through the house. The icing on the cake at this Gnarabup address? The astronomical telescope.

6. Djurapin, Dunsborough

Best for: a family or group after designer digs

This achingly cool three bedder in Dunsborough makes for a great entertainer. The open-plan kitchen, dining and living room is this property’s crowning glory, a masterclass in modernist industrial chic, all polished concrete floors, bulkhead light fittings, floating staircases and angular furnishings. The living area also adjoins a small courtyard featuring a barbecue and outdoor dining area, courtesy of bifold doors, behind it a jacuzzi.

A jacuzzi on a deck with a table and chairs. — Relaxing in this lovely property’s jacuzzi is an absolute must. (Image: Djurapin)

Superhost Michael can help guests dial up the bespoke luxury factor a little more, organising locally made hampers and platters, in-house massages and even private yoga classes. Previous guests rave about the central location: Djurapin is situated 50 metres from the beach, and just a few short strides from the centre of town.

A house with lights and plants. — Stay at the chic Djurapin and make the most out of your next trip to Dunsborough. (Image: Djurapin)

For more insider tips and inspiration, see our ultimate travel guide to Margaret River.

This remote corner of Australia is one of the world’s last frontiers. This is how to see it properly.

Vast, rugged and deeply spiritual, the Kimberley coast in Australia’s North West feels a world away from everyday Australia – and there are countless ways to explore it. But if you want to reach ancient rock art, hidden gorges and lonely waterfalls, it has to be by boat. Whether you’re aboard a nimble expedition vessel or a luxury yacht with all the trimmings, exploring by the water brings exclusive experiences, shows unique views and makes travel easier than any other mode. And that’s just the beginning of Australia’s North West cruises.

The True North Adventure Cruise in between sandstone cliffs. — Adventure starts where the road ends.

1. Discover Broome, and beyond

Explore your launchpad before you set sail: Broome. Here camels and their riders stride along the 22 kilometres of powdery Cable Beach at sunset. That’s just the start.

At Gantheaume Point, red pindan cliffs plunge into the turquoise sea, whose low tide uncovers fossilised dinosaur footprints. Broome’s pearling history runs deep. Japanese, Chinese, Malay and Aboriginal divers once worked these waters, and their legacy lives on in boutiques where South Sea pearls still shine.

If the moon’s right, you may catch the Staircase to the Moon over Roebuck Bay. Or simply kick back with a cold beverage and a film under the stars at Sun Pictures , screening since 1916.

Ride a camel along Cable Beach as the sun sinks into the Indian Ocean, casting golden light across the sand and sea. — Ride a camel along Cable Beach. (Image: Nick Dunn)

2. Unmatched access to The Kimberley

Once you’re onboard, expect a backstage pass to some of the most isolated places on Earth. No roads. No ports. No phone reception.

At Horizontal Falls/ Garaanngaddim, 10-metre tides surge through twin gorges like a natural waterpark ride that’ll make your palms sweat. Then there’s Montgomery Reef/ Yowjab: a giant living platform of coral and seagrass, where the sea pulls back to reveal waterfalls, sea turtles and ospreys.

Up north, King George Falls/ Oomari rage 80 metres down red cliffs. Zodiac boats often nudge in closer so you can feel the spray on your sun-warmed cheeks. You might even fly in to reach Mitchell Falls/ Punamii-unpuu, a four-tiered cascade where you can swim in freshwater pools above the drop.

Come spring, some itineraries veer west to Rowley Shoals: an atoll chain of white sand and reef walls. Then it’s up the winding Prince Regent River to King Cascade/ Maamboolbadda, tumbling over rock terraces, and into a Zodiac to view the Gwion Gwion rock art, whose slender, ochre-painted figures are older than the pyramids.

A cruise drifts beneath King George Falls, where sheer sandstone cliffs frame the thunderous plunge into turquoise waters. — Get closer to the Kimberley than ever before.

3. Taste the Kimberley with onboard hospitality

You might spend your days clambering over slippery rocks or charging past waterfalls. But when you’re back on the water, it’s a different story. Meals are chef-prepared and regionally inspired: grilled barramundi, pearl meat sashimi, mango tarts, and bush tomato chutney. One night it’s barefoot beach barbecues with your shipmates; the next, alfresco dining on the ship.

Small expedition ships each have their own personality, but many carry just 12 to 36 guests, making being out on the water a whole other experience. You might sink into a spa on the foredeck or sip coffee in a lounge while watching crocodiles cruise by. It’s choose-your-own-relaxation, Kimberley style.

4. Expert-led excursions through the Kimberley

These voyages are led by people who know the Kimberley like the back of their sunburnt hand. Attenborough-esque naturalists might gently tap your shoulder to point out rare birds or tell the story beneath a slab of rock. Historians can explain exactly how that rusted World War II relic came to rest here.

If your ship has a helipad, you might chopper straight to a waterfall-fed swimming hole. If not, you’ll still be hopping ashore for that wet landing at a secret creek.

Then come the evenings: songlines shared by Traditional Owners under the stars, or astronomy sessions that link what’s overhead with what’s underfoot and what’s within.

A small group glides through Kimberley’s rugged coastline by boat, passing ancient cliffs. — Explore with naturalists and historians by your side.

5. Relax in luxurious lodgings

Just because you’re off-grid doesn’t mean you have to rough it. These Kimberley vessels are small in size, but mighty in luxury. True North’s ships come with their own helicopters and a no-sea-days policy, so you’re always in the thick of it. Try the luxurious offerings from Ocean Dream Charters for exploration in style. Kimberley Quest offers a fast boat for easy, off-ship adventures. On the larger end of the scale, Coral Expeditions has open-deck bars and curated wine cellars. And then there’s Ponant’s luxury yachts – sleek and incredibly stylish French sailing yachts.

A helicopter soars above the sea, with a sleek cruise ship gliding in the distance. — See the Kimberley from sky to shore.

6. The adventure continues with pre- and post-cruise experiences

You’ve already come this far – so, why not go further? Broome makes it easy to ease in before you board, or wind down when your voyage ends, and there is no reason to stop there.

Head an hour and a half south to Eco Beach to stay off-grid and off the clock. Join a Yawuru guide for a mangrove walk or ocean forage. Dive even deeper into Broome’s pearling past at Willie Creek or Cygnet Bay, where divers and craftspeople still pull the seawater-slicked gems from the deep.

If you’re still craving adventure, it’s time to go further. Soar over the Buccaneer Archipelago, or detour inland with a 4WD trip along the Gibb River Road. Book a scenic flight over the Bungle Bungles. Or – because you never know when you’ll be back – do all three.

aerial of people walking on eco beach in the kimberley western australia — Stay off grid at Eco Beach. (Image: Tourism WA)

Find out more about your trip to Australia’s North West at australiasnorthwest.com .

6 amazing Airbnbs to book in Margaret River