Winter in WA isn’t something to escape. It’s misty mornings and clear, starry nights. Cracking fires and steaming bathtubs. Red wine in hand, woolly socks on feet, and nowhere to be.
This season, Private Properties invites you to lean into winter with their curated collection of luxury holiday homes. From beachfront sanctuaries to cosy cabins surrounded by bushland, each is designed to turn a winter weekend away into your most restful, romantic, and memorable holiday yet.
Here are ten handpicked Private Properties you’ll want to be residing in when winter takes hold.
The Oystercatcher, Margaret River
Watch winter roll in from one of the many ocean-facing rooms of this elevated beachside retreat. Across the multiple levels of The Oystercatcher’s two dwellings, elegant interiors lean into a palette of muted neutrals, warm timbers, and textured stone, creating a sophisticated backdrop to the raw beauty outside. But it’s the surrounding landscape, visible from floor-to-ceiling windows and the main residence’s rooftop terrace, that takes centre stage, where the ever-changing drama of Margaret River’s moody coastline is your personal entertainment.
Ocean Grove, Yallingup
Built to honour its surroundings, Ocean Grove’s signature glass window, located in the home’s upstairs open-plan lounge and dining space, captures the beauty of Yallingup’s magnificent natural bushland in every season. With clean lines, black accents, and warm, woody tones used throughout, there’s a calming connection to the land that invites guests to slow down, breathe deeper, and watch the world outside soften under winter’s spell.
Flinders Bay House, Augusta
If you’ve ever dreamt of a weekend away in the Hamptons, this is as close as you can get without leaving the country. The spacious, light-drenched interiors of Flinders Bay House are anchored by the classic coastal colours of a charming Hamptons home-away-from-home: whitewashed walls, timber panelling, navy blue trims, and natural fibres. Light one of the three fireplaces, dive into a good book from the library, and settle into one of the home’s many cosy corners.
Songbird, Yallingup
Hidden amongst a canopy of towering karri trees, Songbird’s serenity is enhanced in the cooler months. When the Celsius drops, soak in the bubbling outdoor spa while gazing at the surrounding trees, the stars, or the morning mist. Inside, there’s space to sprawl, with a theatre primed for all-night movie viewings, and a light-dappled open-plan living and dining space that connects the two bedroom wings together. Oh, and did we mention Songbird also has a large games room separate from the main residence?
The Stokehole, Bunker Bay
Perfectly encapsulating laidback luxury, The Stokehole wraps you in warmth from the moment you arrive. Sink into the custom-built modular sofas in the games room, woven like oversized cable knit. In the theatre room, winter movie marathons are elevated with cinematic sound and velvet lounges.
Ithaca, Yallingup
Golden hour at Ithaca feels almost reverent. Poised high above Gunyulgup Valley, Ithaca’s enormous floor-to-ceiling windows frame the breathtaking winter sunsets, which spill a warm, radiant hue across the property and countryside. Come nightfall, the deep couches surrounding the double-sided gas fireplace welcome deeper conversations over a local Cabernet Sauvignon.
Woody Nook, Dunsborough
At first glance, Woody Nook blends into the surrounds of its quiet cul-de-sac, with a timber-clad exterior, aged Peppermint trees, and a peaceful, unassuming presence. But step through its giant marri door to find a home that connects with nature at every turn. The home’s L-shaped design hugs a central courtyard where a creek trickles year-round, with native trees and plants adding to the tranquillity. Inside, polished timber floors, stone details, and crisp white walls add warmth and character to this eight-person abode.
Flametree, Dunsborough
Dunsborough’s beachfront holiday home Flametree is perfectly placed for off-season getaways. You’ll have direct access to the near-empty shores of Geographe Bay, making routine salty morning strolls a breeze. If it’s wet and woolly out in the bay, take in the magic of winter by the beach from the sun-drenched conservatory or warm up in the master suite’s free-standing bath.
Belvoir, Denmark
Belvoir might just be the Great Southern’s ultimate family escape. Cradled between the towering karri forest and Wilson Inlet, this property has been designed with a distinct heartfelt homeliness. There’s the open-plan living area complete with wood fireplace and cosy couches, an eight-person dining table, a sweeping undercover alfresco, plus countless quiet corners for the personal solitude that’s occasionally needed on family trips.
Cooinda, Yallingup
Yallingup’s sleek sanctuary Cooinda does winter incredibly well. The walls of Cooinda’s second-storey lounge space are almost entirely made of glass, blurring the lines between outdoor and in and giving guests a front-row seat to storms rolling in across the Indian Ocean. Private, polished and perfectly positioned to offer year-round ocean vistas, every detail is deliberate for slow, luxurious stays.
