Looking for a stylish VRBO or Airbnb Byron Bay escape? These amazing accommodations have been handpicked to highlight the best possible features of this amazing part of the world.
There are plenty of fun things to do in Byron Bay, from whale watching to paddleboarding. Famous for its beautiful beaches, surrounding hinterland, relaxed vibe, great food, and shopping, Byron Bay is still one of Australia’s best getaways. Be sure to book your stay soon as these popular venues get booked quickly. Enjoy!
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Airbnb Byron Bay Locations
This post has been split into two categories:
- Central Byron Bay: An area within walking distance of the main shopping area and Byron Bay beaches
- Byron Bay Hinterland: A hill/countryside area within Byron Bay Shire that requires a vehicle to get into town
Central Airbnb Byron Bay Stays & Other Chic Rentals
Here are the most stylish, central Airbnb Byron Bay stays and other holiday rentals. Note that they range in room numbers (1 Bedroom to 4 Bedroom).
1. Barefoot Cottage
Central Byron bay | 8 Guests | 3 Bedrooms | Plum Guide Property
This luxuriously renovated three-bedroom cottage perfectly blends high-end coastal style with Byron’s relaxed vibe. Set amidst lush tropical gardens and featuring a wrap-around deck, this unique property offers a tranquil retreat with a contemporary touch, complete with a chef’s kitchen, resort-style bathrooms, and an inviting plunge pool. Just a short walk from the town center and the main beach, this home is an ideal spot for a Byron Bay vacation.
2. Kiah Bliss
Central Byron Bay | 6 Guests | 3 Bedrooms | Plum Guide Property
This great apartment boasts stunning views of Belongil Beach from the master bedroom and its private balcony, creating a perfect backdrop for a peaceful getaway. Located within a secure gated community, it’s just steps from the beach and a short stroll to the town center, offering convenient access to shops, restaurants, and nightlife.
3. Byron Bay Studio
Central Byron Bay | Studio | Sleeps 2 | VRBO
Feel like you’re really in a tropical paradise with this amazing outdoor bathtub.
There have been no expenses spared with the design of this Byron Bay rental. From the marble walls and countertops to the beautiful Bali-inspired decor and lighting.
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Beautiful details
- Great for a couples retreat
- Wifi
Location: A short walk (approximately 5 minutes) across train tracks (not in use) to the town centre.
4. Paradiso Property
Central Byron Bay | 1 Bedroom | From 415 AUD | Airbnb Stay
This bright and airy studio is a short walk to Belongil Beach and Byron Bay central.
- It has a nice, clean feel
- Great reviews
- Free street parking
- Small kitchenette with a fridge
- Wifi
- Outdoor garden space
Location: 5-10 minutes walk into town, 500m to the centre of town.
5. Lomani 6
Central Byron Bay | 4 Bedrooms | 8 Guests | Plum Guide Property
Lomani 6 offers a stunning retreat in Byron Bay, blending family comfort with chic style across its four spacious bedrooms and expansive living areas. This luxurious home is nestled close to the beaches, and features a private pool—perfect for soaking up the serene beach lifestyle. Designed with sophistication and relaxation in mind, the house features sunlit rooms with garden and pool views, a dreamy kitchen with modern appliances, and an open-plan layout that seamlessly connects indoor and outdoor living spaces.
6. Bayhaven Lodge
Central Byron Bay | Bedroom | Sleeps 2-4 | From $200 AUD | Booking.com stay
Bayhaven Lodge is just a short 150-meter stroll from the tranquil Belongil Beach. There are multiple family rooms with AC that can be booked, and a refreshing terrace for guests to unwind. Each room also has a flat-screen TV, a fridge, and a kettle.
7. Bask & Stow Suites: Salt, Sea, and Sun
Central Byron Bay | 1 Bedroom Suites | From $300 AUD | Direct
This stylish, Palm Springs inspired luxury getaway is like a micro-boutique hotel.
There are three individual apartments that share a communal pool (Salt, Sea & Sun). All three apartments have the same feel; clean, light, and bright as well as a modern touch.
- Small kitchenette
- Wifi
- Communal Pool
- Australian Leif products
Location: 10 minute walk to town and Clarkes Beach
8. The Lord Byron
Central Byron Bay | Bedroom | Sleeps 2-3 | From $299 AUD | Booking.com stay
The Lord Byron radiates boutique elegance, situated in the vibrant core of Byron Bay. This property boasts a variety of uniquely adorned queen-size rooms and meticulously furnished apartments, each outfitted with air-conditioning, a refrigerator, and facilities for making tea and coffee. Guests can enjoy luxurious amenities including a pristine swimming pool and spa, a tennis court, and a beautiful cabana BBQ area. The perks? They offer complimentary bikes, surfboards, and the convenience of late checkouts, allowing you to immerse fully in the tranquil beauty and adventurous spirit of Byron Bay.
9. The Bower Byron Bay
Byron Bay Outskirts | Queen Rooms | Sleeps 2-3 | From $345 AUD | Booking.com stay
The Bower is a beacon of luxury and elegance, strategically located just 1 km from the tranquil Arakwal National Park. Every suite at this lavish accommodation is a masterpiece featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, state-of-the-art Smart TV, and is meticulously serviced daily. Guests are treated to unparalleled comfort with premium decor, private bathrooms equipped with rejuvenating rain showers. The perks? Enjoy the serenity of its heated circular pool, nestling amidst lush tropical gardens.
10. Byron Beach Abodes**
Central Byron Bay | 1-4 Bedrooms | From $450 AUD | Booking.com
With exposed timber, black and white touches and some unique, modern style, the Byron Beach Abodes are a great blend of city meets beachside getaway. There are three units for rent; the Magnolia House, the Cottage, and the Chapel. Each offer AC, Wifi, and free parking.
- Small kitchenette
- Wifi
- Parking permit provided for street parking
- Outdoor courtyard
Location: 5 minute walk into Byron Bay town centre
11. Azure Byron Bay
A short walk to Central Byron Bay | Bedrooms | Sleeps 2-6 | From $414 | Booking.com
Nestled just 800 metres from the iconic Byron Bay Main Beach, Azur Byron Bay offers a luxurious stay in its sumptuously appointed rooms, each outfitted with modern amenities like complimentary Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and private patios. Guests can relish the convenience of separate entrances and private bathrooms, complemented by tea/coffee making facilities and refrigerators in every room. The perks? A 10-metre swimming pool and a heated spa pool to relax in after your explorations in town.
12. The Chalet
Central Byron Bay | 3 Bedrooms | Sleeps 6 | From $765 | Booking.com
This super stylish house is a luxury getaway, perfect for a small group or family. With a modern touch and a light, beachy feel only minutes away from town, it’s a great place to hang by the pool between a beach walk.
- Pool
- Wifi
- Fully equipped kitchen
- TV and sound system
Location: 10 minutes walk to Byron town centre
13. Cactus Rose Villa
Central Byron Bay | 1 Bedroom | From $412 AUD | Highly Rated
A super stylish getaway above one of Australia’s most popular boutique clothing brands (Spell & the Gypsy). With an amazing pool, fully equipped kitchen, and all the beautiful touches, this Airbnb Byron Bay stay is perfect for those looking for Boho Inspiration.
- Private Pool Area
- Fully Equipped Kitchen
- WiFi, Netflix and Apple TV
- Outdoor Deck
- Bathtub
- Outdoor shower
Location: 10 minute walk into town Centre. Bikes are supplied.
14. Havana Lodge
Central Byron Bay | 2 Bedrooms | From 380 AUD | Airbnb
Looking for a funky, unique, and stylish Airbnb Byron Bay stay? This might be for you. Havana Lodge is the top two floors of a three-story treehouse that will inspire a creative and calming experience. Kick back in the sunroom loft or spend hours exploring the intimate details of this amazing stay.
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Treehouse/top story sunroom
- AC/TV
- Wifi
- Free parking for one car
- Eco friendly bath products
Location: 15 minute walk into town centre
Luxury Loft
Central Byron Bay | 1 Bedroom | From $427 AUD | Airbnb
This super stylish, double story Airbnb Byron Bay stay is a perfect getaway for this who want to experience something beautiful. With attention to detail, great design, and an outdoor bathtub, you could easily spend your time relaxing in this place.
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Outdoor bathtub
- AC & TV
- Wifi
- Free on-site parking
Location: 15 minute walk into town centre
Original Wategos Beach Pad
Wategos Beach | 2 Bedrooms | From $794 AUD | Superhost
A beautiful, wooden, beach lodge at the doorstep to one of Australia’s most beautiful beaches.
Wategos is an oasis. This remote beachfront community blends into the surrounding national park at the base of the Byron Bay lighthouse. And this Beach Pad is a perfect mix of relaxed style without thoughtful touches.
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Outdoor living space
- Wifi & Netflix
- Eco bath products provided
Location: 40 minutes walk from town centre
Beaumonts Apartment
Belongil Beach | 2 Bedrooms | From $925 AUD | Superhost
Looking for uninterrupted ocean views, a private beach lodge with an outdoor deck, and easy beach access?
You can’t really get closer to the Byron Bay beaches than Beaumonts Apartment. You can watch dolphins swim by from the garden or floor to ceiling windows.
- On the beach with private beach access
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Great ocean views
- Dog Friendly
- Free parking on premises
Location: 20 minutes walk to town
Bam, Jade & Wolf Byron Bay Retreat Rooms
Belongil Beach | 1 Bedroom Guesthouses | From $275 AUD | Superhost
This listing has three separate guesthouses on the same property. Each studio is fully self-contained with separate entrances and private courtyards. They are nice and bright with a tropical, beachy feel.
A short walk across the road to Belongil Beach, these stylish escapes are a perfect weekend getaway.
- Private outdoor space
- Wifi
- No Kitchen/kitchenette
- Outdoor showers
Location: 20 minutes walk to town
Byron Bay Hinterland
Some of the most scenic drives in New South Wales (if not the whole of Australia) are through the Byron Bay Hinterland.
It is a beautiful blend of working country farms (sheep, cows, orchards) and creatives. There are some amazing, local artists creating beautiful pieces from art to clothing to organic foods.
With small towns like Bangalow being attractions in their own right, they are a great stop-off point on your way to an Airbnb Byron Bay escape.
Try the amazing food and take in the friendly and relaxed energy of the people.
Hinterland Finca
Coopers Shoot | 6 Bedrooms | Sleeps 12 | $$$$ | Plumguide Property
- AC
- Infinity pool
- Cowboy tub
- BBQ and firepit
- Hinterland views
- Wifi
The Lake House
Skinners Shoot | 2 Bedrooms | From $320 AUD | Highly Rated
Looking for a Bohemian hideaway? This lakeside cottage is a quiet escape in a natural surrounding and only a ten-minute drive from Byron Bay town.
It’s been hand built and constructed from recycled materials, with a rustic feel. You can kick back on the deck or in the outdoor bathtub and listen to some old records or read a book as wallabies and birds make their way around the lake.
- Wifi/no TV
- Free parking on premises
- Indoor Fireplace
- Outdoor bathtub (with lake views)
- Private lake for swimming
Location: 10 minute drive to Byron Bay town.
Paddock Hall
Tintenbar | 1 Bedroom | From $200 AUD | Superhost
The perfect (and very photogenic) mix of rugged cabin and stylish decor. This is a standalone lodge on a shared property with a pool on a beautiful plot of land in the Byron hinterland.
With an indoor fireplace, outdoor bathtub and cute, little goats wandering the property. It’s the kind of escape that you don’t want to leave.
- Outdoor bathtub (with views)
- Free parking on premises
- Indoor fireplace
- Fully equipped kitchen and Wifi
Location: 20 minute drive to Byron Bay town
Temple Farmhouse
Nashua | 4 Bedrooms | From $1257 AUD | Superhost
A truly private Airbnb Byron Bay getaway with 360 views of the hinterland. This is a great escape for a group or family who want to disconnect from the work in style.
With a private lap pool, 75 acres of land to explore and some great style, this hilltop getaway is far enough away from everything to get completely rejuvenated.
- Large house
- Outdoor pool
- Completely private, large acreage
- Indoor fireplace/ Outdoor fire pit
- Wifi
- Kids play area
Location: 25 minute drive to Byron Bay town
Luxury Private Villa
Bangalow | 1 Bedroom | From $385 AUD | Superhost
Boutique, luxury accommodation situated on 99 acres of private land atop a hill in the famous Byron Bay hinterland. This villa shares a pool with the property’s main house, though it has a completely private feel.
With a beautiful deck and hammock overlooking the rolling hills, this is a great way to style it up in the countryside.
- Shared pool
- Stylish touches
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Free parking on the premises
- Wifi
- Hammock with views
Location: In Bangalow, a 20 minute drive from Byron Bay town.
Tiny House in the Byron Hinterland
Possum Creek | 1 Bedroom | From $170 AUD | Superhost
Stay off-grid in style. Making creative use of the small space through interact layering, this Airbnb Byron Bay stay is a unique piece of sustainable luxury.
While there is no wifi and you have to be gentle with the water usage, it is beautifully designed escape on a great property for those who want to really experience the sounds nature.
- Off-grid accommodation
- No wifi
- Outdoor fire pit
- On a citrus farm (which you can walk through and pick)
Location: 20 minute drive to Byron Bay town
Oceanview Studio & Cottage*
Bangalow | 1&2 Bedrooms | From $220 -$270AUD | Superhost
This listing has 2 separate guesthouses on the same property
These super modern and stylish Airbnb Byron Bay getaways are designed with comfort and usability in mind.
Unwind and relax with stunning ocean views across the rolling, green hills of Byron Bay hinterland in the comfort with some thoughtful touches.
- Equipped kitchen
- Wifi, Netflix and Bluetooth speaker
- Amazing views
- Breakfast provided (first morning)
Location: 20 minutes drive to Byron Bay
*Currently unavailable
Possum’s Cottage
Possums Creek | Studio | From $140 AUD | Superhost
This cute, little, white cabin is situated on a 48 Acre property of regenerated rainforest, fruit trees, and chickens, with a walking track to the creek. With great (photogenic) touches and an indoor fireplace, it is a great Airbnb Bryon Bay escape for a mountain getaway.
- Access to a freshwater creek
- Indoor fireplace
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Wifi
- Free parking
Location: 15 minutes drive to Byron Bay
*Currently unavailable
The Nesst
Ewingsdale | 1 Bedroom | From $330 AUD | Superhost
Over looking the hinterland of Byron Bay. This fully renovated cabin has all the feeling of a county stay with a modern touch.
Sit out of the deck overlooking the views, or read a book on the day bed (also with views), or drink wine in the outdoor bathtub (also with views).
It’s all about the hinterland views at this Airbnb Byron Bay escape!
- Outdoor bathtub
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Parking on premises
- Owners dogs do walk by
- Wifi
Location: 15 minutes drive to Byron Bay town
*Currently unavailable
Blackbird Luxury Couples Pavilions
Mullumbimby | 1 Bedroom | From $485 AUD |
These super modern (standalone rooms) are part of a luxury escape high up in the hinterland with some amazing views.
Think industrial-chic. It’s a combination of concrete flooring, Moroccan tiles, vintage wood railings, and super-stylish touches. There is a Magnesium Mineral pool shared between the property, perfect for a sunset drink!
- Shared pool with views
- Shared kitchen space
- Breakfast provided
- Onsite parking
- Wifi
Location: 25 minutes drive to Byron Bay
Quick Tips for Byron Bay
Byron Bay town is relatively small. The main shopping district and food area is a short series of blocks that could be comfortably walked in a few hours.
The majority of Byron Bay’s central area is comprised of suburban-style homes with a laid-back, beachy feel. One of the best things about staying in Byron Bay central is the ability to walk. You can walk to the beach, then to the shops and restaurants, a bar (or two), and back to your VRBO or Airbnb Byron Bay Stay. The neighborhoods are considered safe, and you’ll often see people walking or riding bicycles around the town.
Key Tips for Byron Bay Central
There are a few key things to keep in mind when staying at your VRBO or Airbnb Byron Bay.
Parking
Parking in the Byron Bay shopping district is expensive. All street parking within the shopping area is paid for. Street parking will cost you $5/hour (max $25 per day).
Be sure to check the street parking map when staying at your Airbnb Byron Bay. There are areas of Free Parking on the suburban streets, however, most have time limits of either 2 hours or 4 hours (between 9 am and 6 pm).
>> Click here for the Free Byron Bay Parking Map
In some cases, Airbnb rentals may not have their own parking space. If this is the case, you will need to keep an eye on your car park timing and move if necessary.
Drinking in Public and on the Beach is Not Allowed
Byron Bay has a relaxed vibe and a history of attracting festivals and party-goers. This can result in a feeling that anything goes. But the drinking in public laws have become tighter in the last couple of years, and drinking on beaches is strictly illegal and enforced by the Byron Shire Council.
Beach Walkability
The beach in front of Byron Bay Central is called “Main Beach”. It is a quick and easy walk from most of the VRBO and Airbnb Byron Bay Central stays. However, if you want to make your way to one of the other amazing local beaches, you can walk to:
- Wategos Beach is approximately 3 km away from Byron Bay town center and takes about 40 minutes to walk
- Belongil Beach is approximately 2 km away from the town center and takes 20 minutes to walk
- Clarks Beach is approximately 2 km away from the town center and takes about 20 minutes to walk
Things to do in Byron Bay
Byron Bay attracts visitors from all over the world. Its popularity has no limits. You’ll see Swedish backpackers, Hippie types living out of their van, Musicians, Professional Surfers, Corporate Types looking for weekend getaways and a retired community all blending together in this small, beautiful place.
Being the most Easterly point in Australia and having a variety of different facing beaches within a short drive means that you can always find a great beach spot to swim, surf, or just kick back.
A Quick, Top 10 List of Things to Do in Byron Bay
- Visit the beautiful beaches – Wategos, The Pass, Broken Heads
- Take the scenic walk from town to Wategos beach and the lighthouse.
- Go paddleboarding or surfing at the Pass Headland
- Scuba dive at Julian Rocks
- Hang glide from the lighthouse or Lennox Heads
- Visit the stores that produce locally made sustainable fashion
- Experience eco travel in byron bay and reduce your carbon footprint by eating at at the vegan and vegetarian cafes
- Visit the Farm and some other great organic farms nearby
- Drive through the Hinterland and stop in Bangalow
- Listen to live music (some great street performers busking or at the Great Northern Venue)
If you’re looking for more things to do on the East Coast of Australia, the Gold Coast is home to some of Australia’s most beautiful beaches. There are some delicious vegan restaurants to eat at, beautiful waterfalls to swim in, and some great Gold Coast Airbnbs to stay at (with some of our favourite Airbnbs being in Coolangatta).
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