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OUR story

Making the most of it

A family of travellers

We’re a family of travelers, passionate about widening the door of opportunity for all those with itchy feet (like us).

The idea of Short Stays originated during a family caravan journey in 2020, as we travelled from the East to the West Coast. It was a time for us to reflect on our family aspirations and goals of traveling with flexibility, utilising free camps, short stays, long stays, and home exchanges with others who are also in search of new adventures.

From there, our ideas have only grown, as we know this community will too! We’re determined to shift the culture of the travel industry from one of excessive fees and fine print, to one of shared collaboration and eager anticipation. We want your plans to excite you, not exhaust you!

And the junior interns? Well, they remind us to take frequent snack breaks, to never skip a bedtime story and are our biggest motivation in creating a life filled with adventure.

Supporting MND. This is HOPE. And POSSIBILITY. And tears turned to ACTION.

OUR MND STORY

Motor Neurone Disease (MND) has woven its way into our family and unfortunately made itself at home. With no foresight into what the future might hold and how our time together will be shortened, we’ve put our faith in Specialists to find a cure for this heartbreaking disease.

Having a painful connection to the disease and an aching for new hope, we’re passionate about supporting research and those suffering from MND across Australia and New Zealand.

Short Stays has committed to contributing 50% of our booking fees to support research and those suffering from MND.

Join our growing COMMUNITY

Stay - Host - Swap

EXPLORE with us

Looking for a quick getaway, a longer stay, or maybe a home swap? Let's find the perfect fit!

JOIN SHORT STAYS

We understand the need for FLEXIBILITY... short stay, long stay, and home SWAP listings.

SWAP YOUR HOME

The ultimate travel collaboration! Save on accommodation costs Australia & New Zealand wide.

We provide all hosts with ⁠easy-to-use templates to help take your guests’ experience to the next level! ⁠
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You can customise them using Canva to make your property feel even more welcoming and professional.⁠
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Available templates include: ⁠
✨ Welcome Book: Greet your guests with all the info they need.⁠
⚖️ House Rules: Set clear, friendly guidelines.⁠
🐾 Fur Babies: Let your guests know if their pets are welcome, with all the pet-friendly details.⁠
🌍 STAY “Like a LOCAL”: Share your insider tips on the best spots to eat, shop, and explore in the area.⁠
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Easily edit pictures, colours, text, and more to fit your style and make your guests’ stay unforgettable!

We provide all hosts with ⁠easy-to-use templates to help take your guests’ experience to the next level! ⁠

You can customise them using Canva to make your property feel even more welcoming and professional.⁠

Available templates include: ⁠
✨ Welcome Book: Greet your guests with all the info they need.⁠
⚖️ House Rules: Set clear, friendly guidelines.⁠
🐾 Fur Babies: Let your guests know if their pets are welcome, with all the pet-friendly details.⁠
🌍 STAY “Like a LOCAL”: Share your insider tips on the best spots to eat, shop, and explore in the area.⁠

Easily edit pictures, colours, text, and more to fit your style and make your guests’ stay unforgettable!
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If you’re heading to Tasmania this year, SAVE this post! ⁠
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Here is a 14-day itinerary, put together by the team at @tasmania. ⁠
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📍Launceston to Boat Harbour Beach⁠
📍Boat Harbour Beach to Stanley⁠
📍Stanley to Cradle Mountain⁠
📍Cradle Mountain to Strahan⁠
📍Strahan to Lake St Clair⁠
📍Lake St Clair to Hobart⁠
📍Hobart to Coles Bay⁠
📍Coles Bay to St Helens⁠
📍St Helens to Launceston⁠
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To find your perfect accommodation, be sure to visit our website.

If you’re heading to Tasmania this year, SAVE this post! ⁠

Here is a 14-day itinerary, put together by the team at @tasmania. ⁠

📍Launceston to Boat Harbour Beach⁠
📍Boat Harbour Beach to Stanley⁠
📍Stanley to Cradle Mountain⁠
📍Cradle Mountain to Strahan⁠
📍Strahan to Lake St Clair⁠
📍Lake St Clair to Hobart⁠
📍Hobart to Coles Bay⁠
📍Coles Bay to St Helens⁠
📍St Helens to Launceston⁠

To find your perfect accommodation, be sure to visit our website.
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Life is meant for good times and great adventures.

Oakley | Short Stays Intern