It's one of Newcastle's most recognisable homes.

And now, the 1960s beach shack ex-Silverchair frontman Daniel Johns, 46, has owned since the mid-1990s, is available to rent on Airbnb.

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A stay at the two-bedroom, two-bathroom house, which overlooks Merewether Beach, is priced at $450 a night, according to the website.

Johns bought the modest property in 1996, shortly after his 17th birthday.

For decades, the property remained untouched until a recent makeover of the exterior suggested Johns had big plans for the mid-century gem.

Behind the pink and blue colour explosion on the home's facade, the Airbnb listing reveals a striking renovation inside with bold interiors and artistic flair.

The listing reads: "Welcome to the Merewether Beach Shack! Built in the 60s, this love shack has been transformed into a rustic, colourful beachside haven.

"With all of its old character from the past, it has been styled with unique art and lush velvet couches you can sink into and watch the sunset.

"The outside balcony is perfect for sunbaking and having a BBQ grill, bring man's best friend and the fam and watch the world go by.

"After the sun has gone down, cosy up by the fireplace and share a meal with friends."

Johns' dog, Gia, has also been put to work, appearing in multiple photos to showcase home.

The single-level house has arguably the best outlook in Merewether, with floor-to-ceiling windows extending the length of the home to soak up the beach and ocean views.

Inside, the living room retains the original stone mantlepiece, a fireplace, a sound system and plush deep blue velvet couches.

Upon check-in, the hosts also provide a curated playlist "to get you instantly in holiday mode".

A cosy sitting room with a velvet couch positioned in the corner takes in the uninterrupated views via wraparound windows.

The new kitchen has peacock blue cabinetry, timber benchtops, a breakfast bar and a large window at the sink that offers more ocean views.

The dining space features a designer table, with a trio of arched mirrors and original artworks on the walls.

There are two bedrooms, including one with balcony access, expansive ocean views via floow-to-ceiling windows and pop art-inspired wallpaper with images of the likes of music legends including Mick Jagger, Debbie Harry, John Lennon and Bob Marley.

The retro sage green bathroom combines original details with modern updates.

Unique art pieces are placed throughout the home, including a handpainted guitar on the wall in the hallway.

This week, the home's official Instagram page posted before and after shots of the renovation which took place over the past seven months.

"The last 7 months of decisions, pivots, challenges and excitement has seen the shack get some TLC and bring her back to her original beauty," reads the caption.

"A massive shout out to all of the incredible tradies who went above and beyond to figure out the quirks of her wiring and good bones.

"If she could talk she would have some incredible stories to tell ... From the secret safe discovered (with nothing in it lol) to the 60s newspaper found under the shag pile carpet and magically uncovering the stunning local to the area tallow wood floorboards brought back to life after a sand and polish - she's an old beauty that will hopefully bring so much enjoyment to today's holiday makers."

According the Cotality records, John boguht the house in 1996 for $645,000.

At the time, Silverchair was riding high on the back of the success of their debut single, Tomorrow, from the album, Frogstomp, after signing a worldwide three-album recording contract.

The trio's estimated gross earnings in 1995 were $6.4 million, according to an article published in the Australian Financial Review in April 1996.

The band's legacy continues to shine after three Silverchair songs recently ranked in Triple J's Hottest 100 of Australian Music.

Freak charted in 72nd position, Straight Lines came in at number 28 and their breakthrough hit, Tomorrow, placed 17th in the countdown.

Listing his home on Airbnb is the latest property move for Johns, who recently demolished his long-time home in Merewether to sub-divide the block and sell off one of the lots.

The vacant block on Charlotte Street is listed for sale by expressions of interest with Amanda and Kirk Langlands from Robinson Property.

Johns bought the house on Charlotte Street for $1.4 million in 2000.