Rent like a star: The Aussie celebrity homes you can stay in

Ever wondered what it’s like to wake up in a home where movie scripts were memorised, chart-topping hits were composed, or red-carpet outfits were planned?

Now’s your chance to swap your everyday digs for a slice of celebrity luxury.

Across Australia – and the globe, a growing number of A-listers are opening their doors –well, their second or third doors – to guests seeking a taste of the high life.

From beachfront mansions with infinity pools to secluded hinterland retreats dripping with designer touches, these celebrity-owned properties offer more than just a place to rest your head.

They’re an invitation to live like the stars, if only for a weekend.

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Ready to roll out the red carpet for yourself?

Here’s your guide to the most dazzling celebrity homes you can rent right now – along with a handful of other listings where you’ll have to wait your turn for the current tenants to move out.

Daniel Johns retro beachside shack

One of Newcastle’s most recognisable homes, a 1960s beach shack owned by former Silverchair frontman Daniel Johns, could take your next holiday experience to a rock-star level.

Overlooking Merewether Beach, the two-bedroom, two-bathroom property is listed at $450 per night.

While the property remained largely untouched for decades, a recent exterior makeover hinted at plans for the mid-century gem.

Behind its vibrant pink and blue facade, the Airbnb listing reveals a striking renovation with bold interiors and artistic flair.

The single-level home features floor-to-ceiling windows offering uninterrupted ocean views. The living room retains its original stone mantelpiece and fireplace, paired with deep blue velvet couches and a sound system.

Guests are welcomed with a curated playlist to set the holiday mood.

The bedrooms include one with balcony access, ocean views, and pop art-inspired wallpaper featuring music icons like Mick Jagger and Debbie Harry. The retro sage green bathroom combines original details with modern updates.

Property records show Johns bought the house in 1996 for $645,000, during Silverchair’s rise to fame following the success of their debut single Tomorrow.

At the time, the band’s estimated gross earnings in 1995 were $6.4 million, according to the Australian Financial Review.

Megan Gale’s Dollywood escape

Step into a world of Old Hollywood glamour fused with Dolly Parton charm at this extraordinary Airbnb, owned by Australian model and actress Megan Gale.

Located in the idyllic Victorian spa town of Daylesford, Megan’s pink palace is a Palm Springs-inspired retreat that promises a stylish and unforgettable escape.

Megan, 50, allegedly first fell in love with this enchanting holiday home during a family stay in 2018 and has since opened its doors for others to experience the magic of Dollywood.

The renovated 1940s cottage is a stunning bungalow that radiates vintage charm and timeless elegance.

Complete with a record player and built-in speakers throughout, it offers a nostalgic yet luxurious ambience.

With four spacious bedrooms, the property comfortably accommodates up to six guests, making it ideal for families or small groups seeking a unique getaway.

A two-night minimum stay applies at a cost of, approximately, $595.50, per night, according to a listing’s search.

Edwina Bartholomew’s Warramba House

Edwina Bartholomew is no stranger to ambitious renovations.

The 42-year-old television presenter has already breathed new life into an 1890s farmhouse in the Greater Blue Mountains, and now she’s tackling her most daring project yet – a 177-year-old building in Carcoar, Central NSW. Once a crumbling relic, it’s set to become a spectacular boutique hotel.

However, you don’t have to wait to call Bartholomew you landlady, with the Aussie celebrity having listed her first renovation, Warramba, a three-bedroom 1890s homestead, for rent on Airbnb.

Completed in 2017, the property combines timeless country charm with modern comforts, offering guests stunning views of the Blue Mountains.

Prices start at $700 per night for couples — with an additional $150 for each guest.

Karl and Jasmine Stefanovic’s Queensland villa

Karl Stefanovic often escapes the hustle of breakfast television with trips to the Sunshine Coast, and it’s easy to see why he and his wife Jasmine are so enamoured with the area.

Their stunning holiday retreat, Villa Isabelle, is available to rent on Airbnb, offering guests a chance to experience its luxurious charm.

Perched atop a cliff with sweeping views of Noosa’s Sunshine Beach, the five-bedroom, five-bathroom villa is “architecturally designed” and comfortably sleeps up to 12 people.
Perfect for large groups, it combines a stylish seaside location with modern interiors, making it an ideal choice for a high-end getaway.

Spread across three expansive levels, the home is designed for entertaining. It features an open-plan kitchen, a spacious dining and living area, and sliding doors that lead to the pool and outdoor entertaining spaces.

With its golden beach views and sophisticated design, it’s easy to picture Karl unwinding with a cold VB in hand, soaking up the relaxed coastal vibe.

But if you want to follow in his footsteps, it’ll cost you with a listings search revealing the home rents for just over $2000 a night.

Miriam Margolyes’s Bondi rental

Being a landlord is not always fun – or easy. Just ask Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes who was reportedly struggling to find renters for her $1300-a-week Bondi semi in June this year.

According to Sky News, the dated property failed to attract tenants more than three weeks after being listed on realestate.com.au in June, with some facebook users labelling the property as too expensive.

The 84-year-old British-Australian actress, known for her role as Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter franchise, purchased the 167-square-metre property in 1984 for $93,000.

There is no parking, and the interiors appear untouched since Margolyes first acquired the home.

It is unclear whether the home is now tenanted with the property now listed as “off market” online.

Margolyes, who became an Australian citizen in 2013, also owns a luxurious rural retreat in Robertson, in the NSW Southern Highlands, called Yarrawa Hill.The property, which she rents out for $500 per night for two people, has long served as her Aussie sanctuary.

King Charles’s royal retreat

King Charles has turned a royal retreat at Sandringham into a posh £6,300 ($AU13,000)-a-week holiday home open to all.

According to The Sun, the British monarch refurbished the three-bed Victorian house The Folly.

Once the love-nest of Edward VII and his mistress Lillie Langtry, the property is said to feature royal artefacts, to be fitted out “to the highest standard” and blending “timeless heritage with refined, contemporary comfort”, can sleep up to six.

Located on the private woodland of the estate in Norfolk, holiday-makers can now follow in the footsteps of royalty by staying in the retreat.

Visitors willing to fork out £6,300 ($A13,000) a week – the going rate in the school holidays – can go up the fairytale-like turret to look out over the estate.

Sarah Jessica Parker’s modest Hamptons home

Sex and the City starlet Sarah Jessica Parker is also no stranger to letting our her home.

The actresses 1200-square-foot, ocean-side cabin in Amagansett, NY, has made headlines for a number of years for being advertised for rent on booking.com during the summer months.

Boasting three bedrooms and one bathroom, the home has previously been advertised with a price guide of $144,000 (US$95,000) from Memorial Day through Labour Day, according to realtor.com.

Each bedroom is spacious and boasts large windows.

Meanwhile, the shared bathroom sports a charming, old-school pale-pink sink and butter-yellow tiled walls.

The property also has an enclosed backyard with an oversized deck; a barbecue area; and large, green lawn. It’s a perfect space for entertaining.

Parker rose to superstardom as Carrie Bradshaw in the hit HBO series “Sex and the City.”

She also starred on the big screen in “Honeymoon in Vegas,” “Miami Rhapsody,” and “Failure to Launch” and has had numerous stints on Broadway.

Her role as Bradshaw earned her two Emmys and four Golden Globe Awards.

Beyond Airbnb and other booking agencies, a number of Aussie celebs have also been known to take their investments to the private rental market.

Ian Thorpe’s Woollahra apartment

Olympic legend Ian Thorpe has turned landlord, renting out his luxurious Woollahra townhouse for a reported $1850 a week after struggling to sell it.

Thorpe bought the four-bedroom, three-level property in 2017 for $2.75m. Despite its prime location and features like a communal heated pool and tropical gardens, the home failed to sell at auctions in 2023, passing in on a vendor bid of $3.95m.

In October 2024, the apartment was relisted with a reduced price guide of $3.5m but reportedly again failed to sell.

Now a rental, the townhouse offers 164sqm of indoor and 52sqm of outdoor living. Meanwhile, Thorpe has moved on, purchasing a new $2.79 million apartment in Edgecliff.

The swimming icon, who retired in 2006, remains one of Australia’s greatest athletes, with five Olympic gold medals and a legacy that continues to shine.

Troy Cassar-Daley;s Queensland beach house

Country music legend Troy Cassar-Daley also made headlines last year after listing his Queensland beach house for a surprisingly affordable rental price on realestate.com.au as he travelled the country on his Between The Fires tour.

The two-storey three-bedroom beachfront home was available for a six month lease period, with rent set at just $600 a week, a surprisingly affordable sum given the current tight vacancy rates all across the state.

The classic Queensland cottage was set on a 455sq m waterfront block, with the lawn rolling straight onto the sand.

“You can’t get much closer to the water than this wonderfully positioned beach cottage,” was how his real estate agent described it.

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