Lagoon Swims And Solitude: This Adults-Only Beachfront Studio Is South Sydney’s Best-Kept Secret

Far from the city’s noise yet still technically Sydney, this adults-only Airbnb feels like a soft-focus dream sequence. Located in the leafy south, it swaps busy bars and packed dining rooms for birdsong, bushland and the gentle lap of Maianbar Lagoon just moments away.

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This light-filled studio is made for slowing down. Brimming with flowers and ferns, the space opens directly onto extensive gardens, with private beach access through a garden gate for morning wanders or sunset strolls by the water. Inside, the aesthetic is calm and romantic, the kind of place where you instinctively lower your voice and relax your shoulders.

The undisputed hero is the glorious stone bath for two. Set up for long, candlelit soaks, it comes complete with bubbles and magnesium salts, best enjoyed after a day of doing very little at all. Add crisp, hotel-level linens and you’ve got a bath-to-bed pipeline that’s hard to beat.

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The studio is fully self-contained and thoughtfully equipped for a weekend escape or mid-week staycation. There’s an en-suite and a kitchenette with all the essentials, including a microwave, toaster, coffee machine and jug, plus an adjacent undercover barbecue and gas ring for easy outdoor meals.

Breakfast is taken care of too, with organic products and fresh fruit provided, and dietary requirements happily accommodated if you’re gluten or dairy-free.

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While the studio sits within a private home, it’s completely separate from the main house, providing apartment-style living with shared garden spaces. It’s peaceful, private and intentionally designed as an adults-only retreat, meaning no children and no pets, just uninterrupted calm.

Worth noting, there are steps throughout the property, so it’s unfortunately not suitable for guests with mobility needs.

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Moments from the water’s edge and wrapped in bush, the Maianbar hideaway is the kind of place that makes time feel stretchy.

Days drift by with lagoon swims, garden lounging and long lunches. Evenings are for the bath, good wine and falling asleep to the sounds of nature rather than traffic.

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For couples craving a quiet, design-led escape that feels a world away without leaving Sydney, this one is pure gold. Save it for mid-week magic, special occasions, or whenever life starts to feel just a little too loud.

Book your cheeky getaway here. Don't forget your sunscreen.

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