Some people holiday for the sea breeze and sundowners, others for misty mornings in the countryside with a hot cuppa in hand. Maybe you’re a romantic weekender, a group getaway organiser, or the devoted dog parent who never travels without their pooch in tow.
Whatever your travel style, Private Properties has a home-away-from-home that ticks all your boxes (and probably a few you didn’t even know you had).
The diverse collection of extraordinary West Australian holiday homes has been delivering dreamy getaways since 1994, with more than 100 stays in the South West that reflect who you are, how you travel, and what you truly crave.
Chasing some countryside charm? Curating a girls’ getaway? Or planning an escape with your pooch? Your perfect escape is waiting, you need only to find the one that fits.
So, what’s your holiday personality? And which dreamy Private Properties destination will you be checking into next?
The Eclectic Escapist
You are anything but basic and your holiday home needs to have as much personality as you do. Cue: Margaret River’s Ginahgulla Olive Estate, where old-world charm meets modern swag, elevated with a general air of grandeur. Enter through the bright orange statement doors to find eclectic rooms filled with hand-picked antiques, modern art, and steel sculptures.
Outside, there are olive trees visible from almost every vantage point, a stunning new swimming pool, plus a Japanese-style outdoor bath for soaking under the stars.
Looking for something a little closer to home? Mandurah’s Allandale homestead has that certain je ne sais quoi you’re looking for, as does Augusta’s Flinders Bay House, a little further out of town.
The Boujee Maximalist
‘Quiet’ luxury? Not on your watch. For the Boujee Maximalist traveller, the bigger (and boujee-er) the better. Your Dyson Airwrap comes with you everywhere, your day-to-day aesthetic is ‘evening resort wear’ and you feel right at home at Injidup Bay House. Perched on a cliff top with uninterrupted views of the Indian ocean, it boasts seven spacious bedrooms, five bathrooms (the Boujee Maximalist simply does not share a bathroom when on holiday), a hidden poker room, an infinity lap pool, at-home theatre, and enough wardrobe space for all of your Camilla dresses.
Villa Gris and Cooinda are two more modern masterpieces for those who don’t do things in halves.
The Barefoot Beach Dweller
Your signature scent is SPF, you pack more swimmers than shoes, and there’s sand all through your bags before you’ve even left Perth. The Barefoot Beach Dweller cares not for the hustle and bustle of cities. You prefer secluded holiday homes a stone’s throw from the shore, à la Bunkers Beach House. Each of the five bedrooms has an ensuite and balcony with breathtaking views of the ocean, and beachside eatery Ilma Beach House is just a short stroll away.
For bigger beach crews there’s also Picquet, Eagle Bay’s ten-person, family-friendly mansion, and Dunsborough’s Flametree, sleeping 12 just off the shores of Geographe Bay.
The Countryside Connoisseur
You take the lyrics of Home Among the Gum Trees very seriously. Sharing your holiday home’s lawn with a mob of kangaroos is customary and the cackle of kookaburras is music to your ears. And forget about infinity pools, you want Millbrook Farmhouse’s infinity paddocks. There are eight acres of prime Yallingup countryside surrounding this heritage-listed beauty, with a near 360-degree wrap-around verandah, outdoor bath, and multiple fireplaces.
Marribrae and Tannamurra also offer equally dreamy, lush bushland backdrops and the chance to truly switch off. Phone on Do Not Disturb, the country is calling.
The Ultimate Social Butterfly
No one is more active in the gals group chat than you are. You can whip up a charcuterie board with your eyes closed and Songbird is practically your dream girl group HQ. Every corner of this party palace is Instagrammable, from the colossal pool and spa with a view to the stylish interiors — think pastel pinks, turquoise greens, and earthy ochre hues.
Serene Shores is another entertainer’s paradise equipped with panoramic views across Eagle Bay, best enjoyed with a glass of rosé nursed firmly in hand.
The Hopeless Romantic
Candlelit dinners, uninterrupted downtime and cosying up with your significant other around Treeview Retreat’s firepit is your idea of heaven. Secluded and stylish and sized perfectly for two, this divine double-storey apartment is just 500 metres from Margaret River’s main drag, making it perfect for early-morning coffee runs and late-night tipples in town.
Got a few more friends but still want to keep it intimate? Stone & Wood in Yallingup and Dunsborough’s Boomerang house each sleep six with multiple lounge areas for quiet corner moments.
The Pet Parent
Your camera roll is 98% photos of your dog sleeping and you won’t settle for anything less than a luxe stay with space to roam and a pet-friendly policy. If this is you, The Tempest, Summer of 81, and the Beach Box will likely get your tail wagging. Paws are welcome at each of the luxurious Dunsborough properties so your pooch doesn’t have to miss out on the holiday fun.
The Surf Chaser
Your board is waxed, your wetsuit is packed, and The Duke is calling. This ocean-facing holiday home is a mere three-minute drive to both Gnarabup Beach and Gas Bay, with Surfer’s Point right around the corner. Brekky hotspot, White Elephant Café, is within walking distance for a pre-surf coffee, and Margaret River’s township is just a hop, skip, and jump away for a post-surf beer.
The Lookout and Ocean Views offer similar salty escapes in Yallingup, where the next great wave is never far away. So close, in fact, you can see it from the balconies. Surf’s up!
This article was originally published on So Perth. All images supplied.
