Australia's biggest stars have started a lucrative side hustle and are putting their luxury holiday homes up for rent.
A whole host of celebrities have been snapping up multimillion properties around Australia and transforming them into swanky Airbnbs.
Karl Stefanovic has jumped on the trend and is making a dime on his stunning Noosa property.
Meanwhile,Samantha Armytage, who has justsigned a huge two-year deal with Channel Seven to continue on Farmer Wants A Wife, is also cashing in on her NSW coastal holiday let.
All properties are luxury pads with sprawling bedrooms and lavish amenities, including swimming pools.
And they are getting booked out regularly, with fans eager to not only wind down relax for a couple nights, but experience life as an Aussie TV star.
Samantha Armytage
While Samantha, 47, lives in the Southern Highlands, she also transformed a coastal cottage in Hyams Beach, Jervis Bay, into a modern beachside haven.
Australia's biggest stars, including Samantha Armytage, have started a lucrative side hustle and are putting their luxury holiday homes up for rent
The former Sunrise star bought the property for $1.8million in 2018 and has done extensive renovation work on it in the years since.
Samantha often promotes stays in her stunning waterfront home - which sits on 658sqm - on her social media pages.
Perfect for an idyllic break, the three-bedroom, two-bathroom property is available as a short-term holiday rental for a staggering $1200 per night, with a three-night minimum stay.
The property boasts stunning nature views and is just a short walk from the iconic Hyams Beach and other local amenities.
The home'sgorgeous architecture, exquisite design and desirable location make it the perfect property for couples and families.
However, the sprawling pad could soon leave the market as Samantha put it up for sale for $3.2million in December.
If the listing price is matched, Samantha could secure a huge $1.4million profit on the home, but it is not believed to have yet sold.
While Samantha, 47, lives in the Southern Highlands, she also transformed a coastal cottage in Hyams Beach, Jervis Bay, into a modern beachside haven, which is available for $1200-a-night
Karl and Jasmine Stefanovic
Today show host Karl, 49, and his designer wife Jasmine, 40, put their Noosa holiday home up for rent earlier this year.
The couple listed their five-bedroom, five-bathroom Sunshine Beach villa on the website Noosa Beach Abodes.
The sprawling property, dubbed Villa Isabella, is available to rent for holiday lets for an eye-watering $1000 per night.
The modern home boasts a heated outdoor swimming pool and sits on a cliff overlooking the popular shoreline in southeast Queensland.
The listing describes Karl's property as an 'architecturally designed home' that offers guests 'comfort and relaxation at its finest'.
TheNoosa escape is spread over three levels, with the middle level featuring an open plan kitchen and a dining and large living area with large glass sliding doors.
Two of the main bedrooms with private ensuite bathrooms also sit on the middle level, while two more bedrooms with king-sized beds sit on the top floor.
The ground floor boasts a bunk room featuring a colourful mural wall in stark contrast to the other sprawling rooms all-white look.
It also has outdoor entertaining decks, a BBQ area, private balconies and an undercover garage.
Today show host Karl Stefanovic, 49, and his designer wife Jasmine (both pictured), 40, put their Noosa holiday home up for rent earlier this year
The couple listed their five-bedroom, five-bathroom Sunshine Beach villa on the website Noosa Beach Abodes for $1000 per night
The listing describes Karl's property as an 'architecturally designed home' that offers guests 'comfort and relaxation at its finest'
Megan Gale
Model Megan, 48, and her AFL star husbandShaun Hampson snapped up a popular Daylesford property in 2020 for$800,000.
Megan fell in love with the 1940s home - calledDollywood Daylesford - when she holidayed there with Shaun and their kidsRiver and Rosie, and later managed to buy it.
With a two-night minimum stay, the lavish home is available to visit for anywhere from $600 to $732 per night, with prices varying depending on the time of year.
Inspired by the vintage Hollywood era, Dollywood's interiors are modern and sleek but with a quirky twist, boasting vibrant pink touches from the front door to neon signs.
The home, which opened its doors in 2016 before Megan purchased it, has 'a hint of Palm Springs and a dash of Cali coastline, heading down Mexico way', according to its website.
The four-bedroom home sits on 538 square metres of land and features floor-to-ceiling picture windows with spectacular bush views.
Model Megan, 48, and her AFL star husband Shaun Hampson snapped up a popular Daylesford holiday let in 2020 for $800,000 after falling in love with the home during their holidays there
With a two-night minimum stay, the lavish home is available to visit for anything from $600 to $732 per night, with prices varying depending on the time of year
Furnishings include a gold sofa, an embroidered ottoman and large prints of Californian landmarks.
Since buying the sprawling home, Megan and Shaun have added their own touches to the cosy hideaway and it is ranked as one of Airbnb's 'guest favourite' locations.
Upon buying the property, Mad Max: Fury Road actress Megan gushed over how thrilled she was to have bought the home where her family so often holidayed.
'It has become a very special "happy place" for us, so to be able to have the opportunity to now own it, is a true blessing,' she shared.
'We are not only thrilled at the prospect of creating more special moments with our children, our extended family and friends but we are SUPER happy that we can throw open the doors to YOU!'
'After a very long, tumultuous year for many people, (especially our fellow Victorian residents) to have a place where we can offer a bit of a restful respite to others, is something that we are so pleased to be able to do.'
Inspired by the vintage Hollywood era, Dollywood's interiors are modern and sleek but with a quirky twist
Edwina Bartholomew
Sunrise host Edwina tied the knot with her long-term partner Neil Varcoe at their historic homestead in the Blue Mountains in 2018.
And just one year later, the newlyweds made the 1890s farmhouse, called Warramba, into a long-term rental, available on Airbnb with a minimum stay of 90 nights.
Located on 100 acres of land in Glen Alice, the three-bedroom home boasts private hillside views of the Blue Mountains and costs a staggering $72,450 to stay for three months - working out at a nightly rate of $805.
The interior design includes a safari-inspired theme, with wooden light fixtures, French doors, outdoor furniture inside the bedrooms and an immaculate kitchen.
Guests can camp outside in a bell tent while surrounded by remarkably diverse wildlife, including kangaroos, wombats, goannas and birds.
Edwina and Neil reportedly paid$430,000 for the charming 19th century sandstone cottage in 2016 and sought the help of a school friend to redesign it the following year.
Sunrise host Edwina tied the knot with her long-term partner Neil Varcoe at their historic homestead in the Blue Mountains in 2018
And just one year later, the newlyweds made the 1890s farmhouse, called Warramba, into a long-term rental, available on Airbnb with a minimum stay of 90 nights for$72,450
'There's a few snakes and frogs in the loo but otherwise [we're] on time and under budget!' she previously told Daily Mail Australia of the renovation process.
In another property side hustle, thenewsreader-turned-property flipper also purchased a177-year-old country hotel in ruralNSWfor $2.1million last May.
The two-storey property - known as 'The Victoria Hotel' and set inCarcoar, 260ks west of Sydney -was built in 1846.
Edwina is currently renovating the property with plans to reopen the rundown hotel in 2025 for business.
The historic property boasts a traditional architectural design, including a beautiful balcony and French windows.
Of the venture, Edwina previously said: 'A new chapter for the town time forgot. A new full-time project for us. A new side hustle for me in addition to waking up with you every morning on @sunriseon7.'
In another property side hustle, the newsreader-turned-property flipper also purchased a 177-year-old country hotel in rural NSW for $2.1million last May, with plans to reopen it in 2025
Darren Palmer
Known for his flair for property as a judge on The Block, Darren has also purchased his own holiday home in Suffolk Park, Byron Bay.
The celebrity interior designer forked out $3.85million for the property, which is located just metres from Tallow Beach.
CalledPompano House, Darren's luxurious four-bedroom pad is available to book out for $2,509 for a minimum three-night stay.
The modern beachside home has been fully renovated by Darren, who has put his signature touch on the stunning property, which sits on a720 sqm block.
All four bedrooms reside on the top floor, with three of the bedrooms having access to the home's wraparound balcony.
It also boasts a family and dining area that opens up to an alfresco entertaining space and an 8m outdoor saltwater pool.
Pompano House is a mere three-minute walk from Tallow Beach and is a stone's throw from Byron Bay's town centre.
'This quintessential Australian beach home is nestled amongst bushland and backs onto a stunning nature reserve,' a description of the home on its website reads.
Known for his flair for property as a judge on The Block, Darren has also purchased his own holiday home in Suffolk Park, Byron Bay
The celebrity interior designer forked out $3.85million for the property, which is located just metres from Tallow Beach
Called Pompano House, Darren's luxurious four-bedroom pad is available to book out for $2,509 for a minimum three-night stay
Miriam Margolyes
British-Australian actress Miriam, 83, has put her stunning rural retreat in the Southern Highlands up for rent as a holiday home.
The picture-perfect home, called Yarrawa Hill, is available to rent on Airbnb for $157 per night, including service fees, with a minimum two-night stay.
The lavish three-bedroom property is an Airbnb 'guest favourite' and is the perfect hideaway for art and nature lovers, nestled in 156 acres of tall Eucalypt forest.
'Yarrawa Hill is a private and peaceful retreat, with the wallabies, lyrebirds and rosellas your only neighbours,' the Airbnb description boasts.
Located a mere two-hour drive from Sydney, the house boasts a stunning open-plan living area with floor-to-ceiling glass doors leading out on to the balcony.
The property can house up to six guests and boasts four bathrooms, while it stands on stilts with vast, unobstructed valley and ocean views.
British-Australian actress Miriam, 83, has put her stunning rural retreat in the Southern Highlands up for rent as a holiday home
The picture-perfect home, called Yarrawa Hill, is available to rent on Airbnb for $157 per night, including service fees, with a minimum two-night stay
The lavish three-bedroom property is an Airbnb 'guest favourite' and is the perfect hideaway for art and nature lovers, nestled in 156 acres of tall Eucalypt forest
It boasts 20th century colonial furnishings, including stunning 19th century Indonesian teak doors throughout and Dutch colonial four-poster beds
It boasts 20th century colonial furnishings, including stunning19th century Indonesian teak doors throughout and Dutch colonial four-poster beds.
The home has been featured in Home Beautiful and Highlife magazines, and boasts an array of original artworks, music sheets and other treasures from around the globe.
Harry Potter star Miriam fell in love with the stunning area whilst filming 1995 movie Babe in Robertson and led her to create the impressive holiday home.
