Think Palm Springs meets Victoria’s spa country, with its bubblegum pink door, neon signs, wood-panelled walls, a crackling fireplace, a servery window connecting the kitchen with the wrap-around deck, and many hung artworks and prints from The Beverly Hills Hotel to a portrait of Elvis.

For our final stop on our Tasmanian roadtrip, we crisscrossed our way back through Hobart, heading north to the Southern Midlands region, where we reunited with Raffah House; a stunning sandstone cottage in the quaint town of Oatlands.

Given how this raw weather was looking to likely hold fast, we happily embraced all of the comforts that the boathouse bestowed, by keeping snug in the secluded corner of the living room, with generous bi-fold windows, where we could idly watch the waves crash onto the nearby jetty.

This is where we've spent the last couple of days, unwinding in the living room with floor-to-ceiling windows, where I've spotted strikes of lightning from a passing storm, a rainbow after a spurt of rain, and the full moon rising come nightfall.

The terrace house is a story of great resilience. Not only have they survived since being introduced to Australia in the 19th century, but they have thrived under a new generation of homeowners who've proudly modernised them, whilst maintaining their old-world bones.

Originally built in 1849, it’s not surprising to learn that this historic building comes with rich history; for the most part, trading as a seaside inn for 150 years, before a local family turned it into their private home, and now, returning back to its roots as an inn, befitting modern travelers.

By now this shack is far from a well-kept secret, but rather, a beloved humble home that has captured many hearts, including my own. But that's the thing about places like these, they beckon to be discovered, and I highly recommend for you to pack your bags and do the same.

Starting with none other than, Captain’s Cottage; a heritage-listed, quaint structure, lovingly restored into a fairytale-like holiday home. This is where we’ll be docking for our first two nights, marking our second visit to this romantic escape.

Hit the road south from Sydney and soon enough you’ll find yourself in Berry, a charming village where the countryside meets the rugged coastline, and the newly launched holiday home Mountfield peacefully awaits.

There’s something truly magical about taking off on a roadtrip through the Australian countryside in spring, winding your way along quiet, scenic roads, and passing bushland bursting in golden blooms — but it’s particularly wonderful should that road lead you to The Repose; a charming cottage located in Dubbo, in the heart of the Western Plains.

It’s no wonder there are endless songs and poems written about rivers; there’s something truly magical about their free-flowing waters, drawing people in with their restful promises.

What was once a busy maternity hospital, originally built in the 1840’s, today, Raffah House has since undergone an extensive and sympathetic overhaul, transforming into a remarkable homestay.