Looking for accommodation in the Adelaide Hills? Make the most out of your escape with a stay in one of these holiday homes that will suit couples looking for a romantic escape, families seeking self-contained accommodation that welcomes kids and groups of friends who want to get out and explore this incredible leafy wine region.
Staying in a holiday home or Airbnb can make holidays more convenient, more memorable and more authentic. These Airbnbs offer some of the best accommodation in the Adelaide Hills: charming, historic cottages; ultra-modern and luxe homes right in the heart of town; sprawling properties with views of undulating landscapes and ample room for children to play. Live like a local for a few days and make one of these incredible Adelaide Hills Airbnbs your base to explore this cool-climate wine region and its charming towns.
Here are 15 of the best Airbnbs in Adelaide Hills to book.
1. Under the Oaks, Hahndorf
Best for: Couples, Romance, Exploring
Located in the quaint German town of Hahndorf, Under the Oaks is a cosy and charming stay for couples. Housed in a former church built in 1858, this stunning property has been meticulously converted into a luxe studio-style stay.
Under the Oaks is housed in a former church built in 1858.
The light and airy monochromatic interior features a king four-poster bed at its centre, a full kitchen, laundrette, a dining area, a cosy living area with a fireplace, and a separate bathroom with a claw-foot bath.
A continental breakfast of local goodies is provided and best enjoyed in the leafy sun-dappled backyard.
The vintage interior evokes a heritage feel to it.
2. The Stirling Lakehouse Retreat
Best for: Families, Groups, Exploring
This 20th century cottage is close to the village of Stirling and directly adjacent to the Heysen Trail walk and Mount Lofty Golf Course, making for the perfect hub to explore the Adelaide Hills with family or friends, a round of golf or a pre- or post-walk retreat.
The Stirling Lakehouse Retreat oozes countryside charm.
Boasting views of a private lake and surrounded by century-old gum trees, the three-bedroom cottage sleeps six people, in a king, queen and two single beds, styled with elegant wallpaper and black-out blinds to ensure languid lie-ins. It has a full kitchen and dining area, two bathrooms and a living room with a fireplace.
This charming cottage is swathed in pastel green.
The charming cottage is surrounded by gardens and has a backyard with a fire pit and barbecue and a front deck that looks out to the lake. Parents will love the amenities for children including a cot, highchair, fireplace screen and games. Local bacon, eggs, bread and other breakfast provisions are provided.
The Stirling Lakehouse Retreat brings nature in.
3. Pine Cottage, Stirling
Best for: Families, Exploring
Families will love this charming exposed-stone cottage, nestled within gardens close to the town of Stirling. Pine Cottage sleeps five people in two bedrooms, one with a king-sized bed and the other featuring bunks. There’s a cot and highchair available for babies and toddlers and games and books to entertain.
Pine Cottage has a spacious bath and shower.
It has a full kitchen and dining area, a lounge with a fireplace, a laundry, a gorgeous fully fenced backyard with grass and gardens for kids to play and explore, multiple alfresco dining spaces including a pizza oven, and a firepit under festooned lighting. The town of Stirling is a 10-minute scenic walk, and across the road Patch Kitchen & Garden is open for lunch and dinner.
Base yourself in this charming exposed-stone cottage.
4. Rossini’s Cottage, Crafers West
Best for: Couples, Seclusion
Set on a former apple orchard, this one-bedroom freestone cottage overlooks a scenic valley in Crafers West.
Rossini’s Cottage is decked out in a Scandi-style aesthetic and features a king bed, a kitchen and a fireplace. But outdoors is where the real magic happens.
Soak up the Scandi-style aesthetic at Rossini’s Cottage.
Enjoy your coffee with a view of the valley, soothe your muscles in the cedar Japanese infrared sauna and watch as the sun melts while sipping local wine around the fire pit, with the only company of the occasional local roo.
Rossini’s Cottage overlooks a scenic valley in Crafers West.
5. Espira, Ashton
Best for: Couples, Seclusion, Wine tasting
Wine lovers will enjoy this special stay at Casa Freschi vineyard. This sleek tiny home is surrounded by vineyards and commands views of the undulating Adelaide Hills beyond.
Be surrounded by an endless expanse of vineyards.
Sleeping two guests, this open-plan stay takes advantage of the scenery with floor-to-ceiling windows. Espira features a king size bed, a sophisticated kitchenette, a dining table, a bathroom and a fireplace to keep toasty in colder months.
Soak in your private tub right outside your tiny home.
On the outdoor deck, there’s a tub for languid soaking, a firepit for chilling out under the stars and a barbecue. The hosts eschewed television for Scrabble, chess, and yoga mats, to allow its guests to unwind and connect with each other. Casa Freschi’s cellar door is open Friday to Sundays.
Espira has floor-to-ceiling windows that offer commanding views of the undulating Adelaide Hills.
6. Tilly’s Cottage, Hahndorf
Best for: Families, Groups, Exploring
Built in 1887, Tilly’s Cottage has been exquisitely renovated to accommodate eight guests in three bedrooms (with an extra sofa in the lounge area).
Tilly’s Cottage is built with ultra-modern design.
The charming cottage retains its splendid heritage facade, stone features and fireplaces inside, blended with ultra-modern design: think polished concrete floors, a sleek timber and black kitchen and an extension to the back that comprises a large living area, entertaining area and floor-to-ceiling glass.
There are eight bedrooms inside Tilly’s Cottage.
There’s a combustion fireplace, underfloor heating in the main bathroom and a laundry. Hahndorf is a short stroll away, making this the perfect place for families and groups to base themselves on exploring the old German town and wine region beyond.
This charming heritage cottage is a short stroll away from Hahndorf.
7. Casa Luna Farmstay, Bridgewater
Best for: Seclusion, Couples
Casa Luna is a sustainable stay located on an organic farm where cows roam and kangaroos graze. The two-person retreat oozes solitude while being just a 3-minute drive from Hahndorf.
Retreat into a secluded farm stay at Casa Luna.
The farm stay features bespoke interiors with a full kitchen and lounge, a large bathroom with a sauna, and two terraces with a barbecue and a hammock to unwind.
Guests can book in-house massages and yoga sessions while staying here.
Casa Luna has a sauna perfect for pampering.
8. The Harriette, Lobethal
Best for: Couples, Exploring, Friends
A short walk from the charming town of Lobethal, this 1920s cottage was formerly used as housing for the managers of the local wool mill, which was renowned for its tartan and check blankets (which you’ll enjoy for use when you stay here).
Have lunch in the chic outdoor dining setup at The Harriette.
It has been meticulously restored to retain its heritage features including the original fireplaces and high ceilings and accommodates four guests in two bedrooms.
The Harriette has retained its heritage features.
The styling is vintage luxe with modern comforts such as a kitchen with Smeg appliances, AH Beard mattresses, a spacious bathroom with a rainwater shower and a freestanding tub.
There are many renowned wineries nearby including Shaw and Smith and Tilbrook Estate, while the town of Lobethal is abuzz during the festive season when its buildings are illuminated during the Lobethal Lights festival.
Experience vintage luxe with modern comforts.
9. Broken House, Bridgewater
Best for: Couples, Friends, Dog-friendly
This unique holiday home is built into the earth in Bridgewater, just minutes from Hahndorf, Stirling and the wineries of the Adelaide Hills. The ultra-modern home is styled in a calming neutral palette and pastels and features two bedrooms, with a king and a queen bed, a bathroom and laundry and a full gourmet kitchen.
Despite the name, Broken House is completely furnished with modern comforts.
It has floor-to-ceiling doors which slide right back to allow the breeze in warmer months. During winter, the underfloor heating keeps the house toasty. The green roof is the perfect spot to enjoy morning yoga and sundowners. Given the design of the home, the property is steep with a lot of stairs, however, pets are allowed to stay.
Lay your head in a calming pastel-styled bedroom.
10. Stirling Stone Hideaway
Best for: Couples, Romance, Exploring
Stirling Stone Hideaway looks like it has been pulled straight from a fairytale. This cute-as-a-button studio-style home sleeps just two guests in a queen bed.
Stirling Stone Hideaway looks like it came straight from a fairytale.
It has a full kitchen and dining, indoor fireplace, bathroom and laundry, and a leafy backyard with oak trees and a fire pit. Take a short pathway into the villages of Stirling and Crafers or head further afield to taste the bounty of this popular wine region.
Stay in this charming and well-lit abode.
11. The Coach House, Aldgate
Best for: Couples, Friends, Exploring
This historic stone coach house has been transformed into double-storey accommodation that can sleep four guests in two bedrooms, both featuring king beds.
The Coach House is surrounded by idyllic gardens.
The super cosy stay has a small kitchenette and a full bathroom and is surrounded by idyllic gardens. Algate is in the heart of Adelaide Hills, a short drive from Stirling, Hahndorf and Crafers.
You’ll find aesthetic paintings and artefacts inside the historic stone coach house.
12. Old Brickworks, Lobethal
Best for: Couples, Friends, Exploring
This eclectic stay on a seven-hectare property in Lobethal was formerly home to the Onkaparinga Brick Works. The building was once the mechanical shed, while the original brick kilns still stand next to it. Old Brickworks is a two-bedroom accommodation, with each bedroom separated by a half wall – so it’s best for a couple or a few friends.
It has a small kitchen, lounge area, wood fire, and a separate bathroom that’s connected to the house via an undercover breezeway. There is a barbecue and firepit outside, where you can relax with a drink or play giant Jenga.
Go completely off-grid at Old Brickworks.
The property runs solely off rainwater and there’s no wi-fi available, and it’s home to a Scottish Highlander named Teddy, three sheep, chickens and a dog named Dora. Lobethal is a two-minute drive away and you’ll receive a booklet with tips on how best to spend your time in the area.
There’s an indoor kitchen as well as a barbecue and firepit outside.
13. The House on Soul Hill, Lobethal
Best for: Couples, Romance, Exploring
As its name suggests, a stay at this tiny cabin soothes the soul. Just two minutes’ drive from Lobethal, The House on Soul Hill is a boutique self-contained getaway featuring a queen bed, kitchenette and living area with fireplace.
Snuggle up by the fireplace.
Spend time playing chess over a glass of wine and listening to music on the record player. Outside the large windows, rolling paddocks with grazing cattle, a deck for quiet moments between loved ones, a firepit and an old-school swing tied to a beautiful big gum tree.
The surrounding greenery beckons you to reconnect with nature.
A box of seasonal, local provisions is provided so you’re all set for brekkie and cafes and wineries are close by.
Settle down on a picnic blanket with wine.
14. Ode to the Orchard, Lenswood
Best for: Friends, Families, Seclusion
Outdoor baths are really having a moment, and the claw-foot tub at Ode to the Orchard is a beauty that looks over the rolling vineyards and thick hills that surround this six-hectare property.
Ode to the Orchard offers a relaxing retreat over the rolling vineyards.
Sleeping four people in two bedrooms (with the option to add a cot), this cottage makes for the perfect country escape from its location to its interiors that are charming and chic at once. With front and back porches, guests can capture the sunrise and sunset, explore the property, which is home to cattle and an orchard, and snuggle up at night in the lounge with a fireplace.
Unwind on the outdoor deck.
Complete your country escape in the kitchen, which has a wood-fired Aga oven and a recipe with ingredients to make a traditional country apple crumble.
Relax in the tub overlooking scenic landscape.
15. Farm Stay in Mount Torrens
Best for: Families, Groups, Dog-friendly
Set on a sprawling 21-hectare property atop a ridgeline, this house is perfect for larger groups and families, accommodation up to 10 guests in four bedrooms and a media room that can be used for sleeping.
This charming farm stay is tucked away on a sprawling 21-hectare property atop a ridgeline.
The two-storey farmhouse also has three bathrooms, a full kitchen, a billiards table, a fireplace, an outdoor pool, an outdoor deck and an upstairs verandah.
Head upstairs to the verandah.
With plenty of space, the house can also be used for small celebrations. Dogs are also welcome on the property (with prior notice). Mt Torrens is north of Lobethal and Woodside and a 25-minute drive to Hahndorf.
The two-storey farmhouse also comes with an outdoor pool for refreshing dips.
