I.D.679213. Weekends from $620. Situated a one minute walk to Killcare beach, the Kronenberg house is a perfect getaway 90 minutes from the CBD of Sydney. Floor to ceiling windows across the entire front of the house open to views of the sea, while soaring windows behind showcase the National Park.

This Architecture Award winning house was designed by Alec Tzannes and Phillip Rossington. The house has been featured in several international publications, including 100 of the World’s Best Houses and The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture.

Appointments include two queen beds with high-threadcount sheets and goose-down doonas, Webber barbecue, Sony digital TV with DVD player, an IPod dock and CD player. Weekend rate from $620.