About Us:
We are a couple from New Zealand who own and manage Lodge by the Beach – a boutique luxury retreat in the Abel Tasman region.
We are a calm, non-smoking couple. We don’t host parties and enjoy a quiet lifestyle.
Most of the time we travel just the two of us, but sometimes our 15-year-old son (who is homeschooled) joins us.
We are happy to offer our lodge in exchange — either to a couple or to a family with adult children (please note we cannot accommodate children under 15, as the property is located on a cliff).
Our lodge is located right on the coast with private beach access and panoramic ocean views.
We host guests from all over the world and take pride in creating a relaxing, luxury experience with gourmet dining prepared by our private chef.
📍 More about us:
www.lodgebythebeach.com
What We Offer:
You are welcome to experience our lodge in two different ways:
Option 1 – Simultaneous Exchange (Entire Lodge)
You will have the entire lodge exclusively — all four suites, full privacy, direct beach access, and over 500 sq.m. of living space. This option does not include private chef or daily service, but if you wish, you are welcome to book our chef and housekeeping team.
Car exchange included: you can use our Tesla Model S (electric), with a Mazda Axela (petrol) available as a backup.
Option 2 – Non-Simultaneous Exchange
We stay at your home, and at another time you are welcome to stay with us as our guests.
You will have your own private suite in our boutique lodge, with everything included for our guests:
Gourmet breakfast and a three-course dinner prepared by our private chef (light lunch on request).
Daily use of kayaks, paddleboards, spa bath (jacuzzi suite), and direct beach access.
New Zealand-made organic bath products, spring water, and personalised service.
Car use included (Tesla Model S, with Mazda Axela as backup).
Suites & Facilities:
We have four unique suites, each offering something different:
Oceanview Penthouse Suite – spacious, panoramic ocean views, private terrace, deep bathtub with Epsom salts, retractable TV, king-size bed.
Jacuzzi Suite – private outdoor spa bath, scenic bathtub inside, underfloor heating, large deck with sea air, sometimes penguin calls beneath the deck.
Cozy Suite – compact, king-size bed, bathtub, partial ocean views, underfloor heating, TV.
Fireplace Suite – gas fireplace, super king bed, direct access to main deck & dining, air conditioning.
Next Trip:
Noosa (Australia) or surrounding area
Melbourne (Australia).
Travel Interests:
At this stage, we are mainly interested in exchanges in Australia (Sunshine Coast and Melbourne) for our next trips.
In the future, we are also open to exploring exchanges in other parts of the world, including: Europe, USA, Caribbean – Turks and Caicos, Bahamas (Exumas), Indian Ocean – Mauritius, Seychelles, South Pacific – Fiji (Private Islands)
We are flexible and open to discussing different options. We’d love to hear from you.
Four architect-designed suites, each on its own level for privacy and space.
Every suite features ocean views, super king-size beds with soft 100% cotton bedding, and curated art.
All-inclusive dining – gourmet breakfast and a four-course dinner by our Michelin-recognised private chef, with a light lunch available on request at no extra charge.
Welcome touches – fresh flowers, fine New Zealand chocolate, berries, and a bottle of each guest’s favourite drink in the suite.
Private path to a large beach, with complimentary kayaks and paddleboards.
Natural spring water throughout the lodge, including every shower and tap.
Organic New Zealand-made bath and skincare products in every bathroom.
High-speed Wi-Fi (250 Mbps+) with Netflix, Disney+ and Sky TV.
Complimentary golf equipment – golf clubs available for guest use at nearby courses.
Regular housekeeping, guest laundry, and on-site parking.
Click on availability periods to see exchange types and descriptions.
Available
Hospitality Only