You know you've arrived at the home of your dreams the moment you walk through the beautiful garden gate at the Crow's Nest and smell the beautiful scents. You'll join the growing list of Romantics and Honeymooners who walked the short path through a gorgeous garden to a fabulous get-away.

Walk through the grand entranceway and the ocean sparkles through the huge expanse of glass sliding doors. You've arrived at a place of harmony, healing and reflection - a very private Hornby Island sanctuary.

This home is a design masterpiece, created by the famed Blue Sky architectural design team. It hovers over the cliff side of Tribune Bay. Whether sipping wine or reading a book, you will experience total serenity and privacy - hearing the whoosh as eagles soar past at eye level. Enjoy yacht-watching while listening to waves lapping against the shore.

When you come to the Crow's Nest, there is little to pack - this home has it all. The huge custom built kitchen features top of the line appliances (Sub-Zero, Viking and Miele), custom-built cabinets of edge grain fir, tons of counter space (stainless steel and butcher block), a cappuccino maker, blender, heated tile floor and windows overlooking ocean and mountains. Enjoy your meals at a huge pine harvest table. Select a book from the extensive library, turn on some music and sink into the living room's oversized chairs - or watch one of the many movies supplied. Or - just contemplate the beauty of the cherry flooring throughout.

Entering the Master Suite, you will think you are staying at a spa: king-size bed with fine linens and a duvet. The sound of the waves whispering through open windows help you sink into a restful sleep. The en-suite bathroom features a huge tub, steam shower, heated stone floor, skylight and windows overlooking the bay. Steps from bed, walk out onto the deck and greet the day with a smile - perhaps only a smile!

The Crow's nest is all about intimacy and privacy. It's ideal for two people seeking reconnection and rejuvenation. It's a place to reconnect with the important things in life. Artists, architects and musicians have unanimously found inspiration - and not just from the physical amenities - stunning art collection of paintings, wood sculptures, pottery and Persian carpets.

If you must bring your lap top, there is wireless, but we hope you can embrace the specialness of Hornby, and enjoy life as a couple - the real world can wait! Walk hand-in-hand out the door, turn right and stroll to world-famous Helliwell Park for the walk of a lifetime. Or turn left and stroll through the forest to reach the beach - a kilometer of white sand. Go for a paddle in the row boat provided, or ride the bikes that will help you explore Hornby at a slower pace. Pick herbs from the garden. Search the bay and far horizons beyond the bay through the telescope. Search the sky for constellations overhead - invisible in the glare of city life.

Indulge yourself!

The owners of this property will be on-site periodically in the separate guest house on the property. They are avid sailors and prefer to be off exploring the coastline on their sailboat, "Nossa". If they are on the property, they will totally respect your privacy, but be available to help you find the perfect piece of art from local studios or find the very best experiences that Hornby has to offer.

What our guests have said about the Crow's Nest:

The Crow's Nest is a non-smoking property.