The space you're staying in began life as the property's original boatshed.
Like many things on a lifestyle block, it has evolved over the years. While we don't currently own a boat, the shed remains true to its roots. It's home to our surfboards and paddleboards, has served as a workshop, a creative space, a guest retreat for family and friends, and occasionally whatever else was needed at the time.
When designing the space, flexibility was important. We wanted it to remain practical while creating somewhere comfortable, welcoming, and thoughtfully considered. Rather than completely reinventing it, we chose to work with what was already here, preserving its character while refining it into the space you see today.
It's a place that has worn many hats over the years, and that's part of what makes it special to us. We hope you'll enjoy it as much as we have.
Grounds & Gardens
Wander through the citrus groves, orchards, and herb gardens, or follow the path to the upper pond and small waterfall. If the trees are generous during your stay, you're welcome to enjoy a piece of seasonal fruit as you explore, there are generally an abundance of herbs in the herb garden.
Winter here has its own quiet rhythm.
While the days are cooler and the pace slows, the Boatshed is designed to stay warm, bright, and comfortable throughout the season. With high stud ceilings, generous glazing, and polished concrete floors with underfloor heating, the space holds warmth beautifully. On sunny days, the large windows bring in natural light and passive heat, making it a calm, inviting place to settle in.
It’s also an ideal time for longer stays and slower days.
For those who need to stay connected, the property is equipped with Starlink, providing reliable high-speed internet throughout the Boatshed. A dedicated workspace area makes it easy to work remotely while still enjoying a change of scenery and pace.
Between work sessions, winter here is best enjoyed outdoors in short, simple moments — a walk around the grounds, time by the fire, or a session in the sauna followed by a cold plunge for those who enjoy it. Currently the orange grove is full of ripe navel oranges and satsuma manderines. Evenings naturally draw people back to the outdoor fire or the comfort of the Boatshed itself.
It’s not about escaping life — more about shifting where life happens for a while.