The Block’s Rachel Carr on Making A Happy (profitable) Holiday Home

With a new year around the corner, Block alum and Holiday Home Makeover star Rachel Carr joins The Edit to talk about turning a tired coastal property into Cinque House, a luxury Mediterranean-inspired Airbnb that’s “booked up constantly”. She shares the smartest ways to get the most out of your Airbnb – from layout and storage to luxe hotel touches using the Cinque home on the NSW South Coast as the ultimate case study.

If you’re a Block fan, an aspiring host, or just obsessed with beautifully designed holiday rentals, this inspiring conversation dives into how Rachel and Ryan Carr blend luxury hotel vibes with real family practicality to create an Airbnb guests 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

Moments

• Design it like a hotel, live in it like a home​

• The Block tricks that boost your nightly rate​

• Layout hacks that make groups actually book​

• Cinque’s Holiday Home “add to wishlist” hero features to be inspired by​

• Non‑negotiables for 5‑star Airbnb reviews...and how to get them​

• Life after The Block, from TV renos to a booked-out Cinque House holiday homes 

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