Situated apart from the main living quarters on private property, Villa Vieira is an idyllic lifestyle retreat for artists with its own private garden, outdoor bathroom and sunny morning terrace. The one-bedroom studio is spacious and full of natural light. It has been aesthetically designed with hand-worked cedar, high ceilings, careful stonework and reclaimed antique furniture.

Villa Vieira is fully self contained, with all general appliances, furnishings and accommodations to create a fluid, easeful stay. With a fully equipped kitchen, internal personal laundry space, indoor and outdoor bathrooms, private parking and stunning interior and exteriors. The Villa Vieira has been created for creatives, with many areas that can inspire the imagination or feature the ideal Tuscan photographic backdrop.

Close to Clunes, the Eltham Hotel, 25 minutes from the Ballina/Byron airport and 35 minutes from Byron Bay centre. Villa Vieira is 1h15 minutes from the Gold Coast airport. Transport is not included in any bookings and car hire is recommended.

The main bedroom

The master bedroom is a stunning naturally lit space with French sliding doors opening directly to the private outdoor bathroom. A king bed with bamboo mattress and linen sheets ensures a luxurious sleeping experience, and the room is fit out with vintage wardrobe, a sitting chair, ceiling fan and linen chest.

Outdoor bathroom

The decadent stone tub and outdoor shower can be used both day and night, with nightlights inset into hand laid stonework accenting the light from moon and stars. The bathroom is designed to open into the native forest, creating an amphitheatre effect. Outdoors is also furnished with a small clothesline and stone steps to the front of the Villa, connecting the pathways between house and garden.

Open plan dining and living with creative nooks

The Villa is simply decorated with a light, airy main space, large upper windows and a comprehensive kitchen with all appliances including cookware, stove, oven, dishwasher, small tv, fully ducted air for heating and cooling, coffee table and lounge area.

A small veranda welcomes you to the Villa. Roses and lavender bloom as they please. Culinary herbs grow in pots as a thoughtful addition for your meals. Inside the main space there is also a second luxury indoor bathroom, self-contained laundry, linen and supplies.

Single guests

The Villa is perfect for single bookings, being secluded and encouraging deep imagination and reflection.

Duos and couples

The Villa Vieira invites bookings from romantic and platonic couples. Personal touches including fresh flowers from the garden, raw hand-made organic chocolates and fresh sourdough can be organised in advance of arrival.

Offerings from the Hinterland

While at the Villa, guests and artists are invited to pre-book from our range of specialist offerings. These are holistic and artistic development sessions with local practitioners, including the Villa host and lifestyle guru, Abigail O’Neill.

House rules and exclusions

As the Villa Vieira is used as a guesthouse and photographic studio and not only an artistic residence, certain mediums such as clay or paint are not allowed.

Full details including self-check in and check out are emailed to guests on booking.