Cosy Up: The Best Private Properties for an August Escape

August is your last chance to savour the best bits of the cool season, and indulge in the kind of cosy retreat that only a Private Properties getaway can provide. From beautifully isolated ocean estates and secluded bush hideaways, to parred back architectural gems and charming, light-filled residences – here are our top picks of Private Properties from our Winter Collection that are primed for maximum hygge.

Bilyarra, Eagle Bay

A long-held fan favourite, Bilyarra exudes understated winter luxury perfectly. All about premium comfort, this double-storey holiday home is plush and lavish, without being over the top. You’ll find it hard to leave the deep, huggable couches located on Bilyarra’s ground floor, especially when the fire’s raging, although the fully stocked book shelf located in bedroom four might just be enough to pull you from their depths. You’ll be forgiven for not leaving the master bedroom, a great vantage point for watching the clouds roll in over the Indian Ocean; or remaining in the main open-plan living, dining and kitchen area, which overlooks the bay below. If the weather allows it, though, we highly recommend dining out under the home’s wrap-around verandah. It truly is spectacular.

Salisterra, Eagle Bay

Salisterra sure wears winter well. This industrial minimalistic dream let’s guests enjoy the great outdoors from the cosy comfort of its main living area, which is wrapped in floor-to-ceiling glass windows and doors. Draw back the white sheers that run along the entire northeast wall of the upstairs space, then watch as the heart of the home is flooded with beautiful winter rays. Wine’s optional, as you sink into your fireside white boucle caterpillar chair, or sprawl out on the couch to watch the rustling leaves of nearby trees or maybe even a little bit of tv.

Panorama, Bunker Bay

Views across the bay will take your breath away as you enter this stunning holiday home. Panorama boasts uninterrupted, sweeping views of Bunker Bay where guests can watch the whales migrate north and the winter waves at play. This architect designed beach house comprises of 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, a gas fireplace, a free-standing bath for relaxing soaks, and all within a short stroll of the beautiful beach for winter walks along the shore. Serve up heart-warming comfort food from the gourmet kitchen, spend all afternoon in front of the fire, and if you need a little space, banish the kids to the second living room downstairs.

Forest Beach House, Dunsborough

Vintage meets modern industrial cool at Forest Beach House, an award-winning holiday home that features polished concrete flooring and charred timber walls. Winter here is utterly intoxicating. Fireplace hangs are backdropped by the calm Geographe Bay, and are bathed in soft winter light thanks to the home’s clerestory windows. The second living room, complete with blue velour sofa and a soft Persian rug, will charm you downstairs; if not for fun and games with the kids, then for a spot of quiet contemplation. Metres from Meelup Regional Park, bush walks and rides aren’t mandatory, but highly recommended. (Although we’d understand if you decide to spend your August getaway entirely indoors).

Injidup Bay House, Injidup

A seaside haven worthy of winter-long hibernation? Welcome to Injidup Bay House. This jaw-dropping holiday home is full of hidden nooks and crannies designed to keep you entertained no matter the season. Find a secret poker room behind an unassuming cupboard, an upstairs art space with a view that’ll entice and inspire, a sunken lounge featuring a stone fireplace, and a chillout area complete with pool table and a tabletop arcade machine. Hibernation not your thing? Access the Cape-to-Cape Track from the back porch, grab yohttps://www.privateproperties.com.au/holiday-homes/injidup-bay-house/ur board and head to one of the nearby surf hotspots, or feast on the best in southwest food at a local restaurant, winery or café.

These winter-ready abodes have you yearning to hit the road? Make the most of winter down south with a discount at these holiday homes, which feature in our Cosy Winter Collection, until the end of August 2025.

Book your August escape here.