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Do you love a 'posh wash'? In this episode of The Edit, Elle crosses boundaries of comfort and communication with the lovely Rachael Carr as we deep-dive into the details of her holiday rental, Cinque House. All will be revealed around bathroom basics, bidets and bunk rooms, as Rachel joins Elle once again for an exclusive masterclass on making homes and Airbnbs feel quietly luxurious, bookable, and deeply livable. Join the fun as we discover what makes The Block alum and Holiday Home Makeover star, tick.

Rachel takes listeners on a sensory walk through Cinque House, from checkerboard tiles and a five‑metre Tuscan-style island bench to colour-drenched “blue,” “pink,” and “green” bathrooms, a sexy laundry, and her beloved breakfast nook with golden-hour mountain views. 

Rachel is also answering real-life listener dilemmas on how to:
refresh a tired living/dining room on a $2–3K budget
get solid bookings for slow Airbnb's
protect party zone rentals from constant damage
scale from one to three properties without going cookie‑cutter, and
decide when to “gut or glaze” those very 90s kitchens and bathrooms

If you’re a Block fan, an aspiring host, or just obsessed with beautifully designed stays, this inspiring conversation dives into how Rachel and Ryan Carr blend luxury hotel vibes with real family practicality to create an Airbnb that has guests clamouring to rebook again and again. Expect insider renovation tips, styling tricks, and plenty of Cinque House details you’ll want to steal for your own short stay.

Thank you for listening ❤️

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Inside Rachel and Ryan’s South Coast holiday home, Cinque House

Rachel & Ryan’s magnificent holiday home makeover (Cinque House on Airbnb) ​

10 amazing Airbnb cabin getaways (includes their holiday house)​

14 brilliant breakfast nook ideas to help you start your day right

 

🙏 Our special thanks for making 'The Edit' our new home:

Luxaflex - our beautiful 'studio home' curtains

Oz Design - furniture Australians love 

Rachel Carr

Credits:

Production by Thomas Crnkovic 

Our wonderful Home Beautiful team 

Learn More: HOME BEAUTIFUL

 

Do you love a 'posh wash'? In this episode of The Edit, Elle crosses boundaries of comfort and communication with the lovely Rachael Carr as we deep-dive into the details of her holiday rental, Cinque House. All will be revealed around bathroom basics, bidets and bunk rooms, as Rachel joins Elle once again for an exclusive masterclass on making homes and Airbnbs feel quietly luxurious, bookable, and deeply livable. Join the fun as we discover what makes The Block alum and Holiday Home Makeover star, tick.
Rachel takes listeners on a sensory walk through Cinque House, from checkerboard tiles and a five‑metre Tuscan-style island bench to colour-drenched &ldquo;blue,&rdquo; &ldquo;pink,&rdquo; and &ldquo;green&rdquo; bathrooms, a sexy laundry, and her beloved breakfast nook with golden-hour mountain views. Rachel is also answering real-life listener dilemmas on how to:
<ul>
<li>refresh a tired living/dining room on a $2&ndash;3K budget</li>
<li>get solid bookings for slow Airbnb's</li>
<li>protect party zone rentals from constant damage</li>
<li>scale from one to three properties without going cookie‑cutter, and</li>
<li>decide when to &ldquo;gut or glaze&rdquo; those very 90s kitchens and bathrooms</li>
</ul>
If you&rsquo;re a Block fan, an aspiring host, or just obsessed with beautifully designed stays, this inspiring conversation dives into how Rachel and Ryan Carr blend luxury hotel vibes with real family practicality to create an Airbnb that has guests clamouring to rebook again and again. Expect insider renovation tips, styling tricks, and plenty of Cinque House details you&rsquo;ll want to steal for your own short stay.
Thank you for listening ❤️
before you leave...
🗣️ Get in touch 
What did you think? We are a brand new podcast and would love to hear from you as we build this together. Join our friendly Home Beautiful community and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/homebeautiful/?hl=en">DM us on Instagram</a>
👀 See more
<a href="https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/home-tours/rachel-ryan-carr-south-coast-holiday-home/">Inside Rachel and Ryan&rsquo;s South Coast holiday home, Cinque House</a>
<a href="https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/renovation-ideas/rachel-and-ryan-the-block-tv-show-holiday-home-makeover/">Rachel &amp; Ryan&rsquo;s magnificent holiday home makeover (Cinque House on Airbnb) ​</a>
<a href="https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/home-tours/10-airbnb-cabin-getaways-australia/">10 amazing Airbnb cabin getaways (includes their holiday house)​</a>
<a href="https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/kitchen-ideas/breakfast-nook-ideas/">14 brilliant breakfast nook ideas to help you start your day right</a>
&nbsp;
🙏 Our special thanks for making 'The Edit' our new home:
<a href="https://shadetrendz.luxaflex.com.au/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23125304318&amp;gbraid=0AAAAACcMuN6IiBsj6G_n_8E8c50GpwySv&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAuIDJBhBoEiwAxhgyFsFUkw31rOzRF9wU6hG8mghdfAynrw_nq1rK837HdpD8e9h5S3nyLBoCeqsQAvD_BwE">Luxaflex - our beautiful 'studio home' curtains</a>
<a href="https://ozdesignfurniture.com.au/furniture/tables/coffee-tables/?loaded=1&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=21415529745&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAC9A_Pa-UbUcY99mNrp5zmDd-cznX&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAuIDJBhBoEiwAxhgyFiFRHBgba954pNDZXlnrYPvcHIPZgbBzw6BEwGWBhHQW9_uP5S6xkRoCAKEQAvD_BwE">Oz Design - furniture Australians love&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://www.rachelandryan.com.au/">Rachel Carr</a>
Credits:
Production by Thomas Crnkovic&nbsp;
Our wonderful Home Beautiful team&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/">Learn More: HOME BEAUTIFUL</a>
&nbsp;

There are so many choices that people have to make when decorating, renovating and building. But there is such joy in creating the homes and lives we all want. This inspired The Edit, a fresh new podcast from your friends at Home Beautiful that helps to make these daily decisions both simple and enjoyable. 
Hosted by Editor  Elle Lovelock, The Edit opens the door to beautiful homes and the stories behind them. Featuring well-known guests and respected experts, this video podcast is for everyone shaping their sanctuary - wherever you live, whatever your budget, whether you're a seasoned homeowner, a renter or just curating a special space. The Edit makes those decisions simple and celebrates the everyday creativity, choices and personal touches that turn your house into a home.

There are so many choices that people have to make when decorating, renovating and building. But there is such joy in creating the homes and lives we all want. This inspired The Edit, a fresh new podcast from your friends at Home Beautiful that helps to make these daily decisions both simple and enjoyable.&nbsp; Hosted by Editor&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellelovelock?igsh=MTZqd2NmajF6eGpjdQ=="> Elle Lovelock</a>, The Edit opens the door to beautiful homes and the stories behind them. Featuring well-known guests and respected experts, this video podcast is for everyone shaping their sanctuary - wherever you live, whatever your budget, whether you're a seasoned homeowner, a renter or just curating a special space. The Edit makes those decisions simple and celebrates the everyday creativity, choices and personal touches that turn your house into a home.

THE EDIT

What is a home maker these days? With so many decisions to make when it comes to your home, a show about your style, your sanctuary. The Edit is a fresh podcast from Home Beautiful that opens the door to unique homes and the stories behind them to inspire and delight those decisions.  With well known guests and the ultimate experts. It’s for everyone shaping their sanctuary—whether you’re a seasoned homeowner, a renter on a budget, or anyone quietly curating your space. The Edit makes those decisions simple and celebrates the everyday creativity, choices, and personal touches that turn a house into a home.

What is a home maker these days? With so many decisions to make when it comes to your home, a show about your style, your sanctuary. The Edit is a fresh podcast from Home Beautiful that opens the door to unique homes and the stories behind them to inspire and delight those decisions. &nbsp;With well known guests and the ultimate experts. It&rsquo;s for everyone shaping their sanctuary&mdash;whether you&rsquo;re a seasoned homeowner, a renter on a budget, or anyone quietly curating your space. The Edit makes those decisions simple and celebrates the everyday creativity, choices, and personal touches that turn a house into a home.

Rachel Carr on the (Cinque) Block: How She Turned One Holiday House into a Booking Machine

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