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[title]Based on the bestselling book by Australian author Liane Moriarty, the Nine Perfect Strangers series was produced by the same team that adapted Moriarty’s other huge novel Big Little Lies – both series are of course fronted by our Nicole Kidman. And both got us hooked.
From lingering shots of colourful smoothies being prepared, to glass-walled yoga huts and an infinity pool overlooking an expansive valley, this show was as visually stunning as it was eerie. But did you know that spending a weekend with the show’s biggest star is actually a possibility? And no, we’re not talking about Nicole Kidman sporting a Russian accent and floaty linen kaftans, Melissa McCarthy depicting a washed-up author or Asher Keddie at her best as a disgruntled wife. Tranquillum House, the retreat where we see the story’s nine stressed city dwellers converge, is actually a Byron Bay property that’s available for hire on Airbnb.
Photograph: Airbnb/Romello Pereira
The breath-taking ten-bedroom ‘Soma’ luxury estate is the brainchild of technology entrepreneur Peter Ostick and acclaimed wellness and meditation practitioner Gary Gorrow. Tucked into the hills a casual ten-minute drive from the township of Byron and set on 22 acres of lush bamboo forest with thousands of varieties of plant species, the property has been designed as “the ultimate sanctuary away from civilisation, where guests can optimise health and wellness”. Features include a freshwater infinity pool, communal fire pit, a central dining area that seats 16 people and its very own geodesic yoga dome ideal for group practice.
Round up your crew – the property sleeps 16 people, although of course it doesn't come cheap. You can check out the listing and available booking dates here.