Our Story
Meet the faces behind Hunter Bay House
A family vision for island stays
Hi, we’re Chad & Chelsea Wilson, the proud owners of Hunter Bay House.
As a family-owned business, creating Hunter Bay House has been so much more than a renovation project – it’s been a dream that’s very close to our hearts.
We wanted to create a place where families and groups of friends could come together, slow down and feel at home on Lord Howe Island.
For us, Hunter Bay House is about more than providing beautiful accommodation. It’s about sharing the island we love and are fortunate enough to call home.
Meet Chad & Chelsea
Chad is a sixth-generation Lord Howe Islander, and tourism and hospitality have been part of his life for as long as he can remember.
Growing up on Lord Howe Island has given him a deep appreciation for its natural beauty, rich history and unique way of life.
Much of Chad’s life has been spent on the water, working as a fisherman, boating guide and within the island’s tourism industry. Through those years, he has developed an intimate knowledge of the waters surrounding Lord Howe Island and a deep connection to the ocean that has been part of his family’s life for generations.
His local knowledge, love for the ocean and passion for sharing this incredible island with visitors are at the heart of Hunter Bay House.
Chelsea has proudly called Lord Howe Island home for many years, building a career in tourism and hospitality and helping visitors experience everything this beautiful destination has to offer.
Looking after guests has always been something she loves, and creating memorable experiences is what continues to inspire her.
Her years working in hospitality have shaped many of the thoughtful details at Hunter Bay House. It’s not only about how the house looks. It’s about how your stay feels.
Chelsea’s vision has always been to create something that feels thoughtful and special, while still relaxed and welcoming.
Why we created Hunter Bay House
Together, we’ve poured our hearts into creating Hunter Bay House – a place where guests can slow down, reconnect and enjoy the relaxed beauty of island life.
Every renovation, every design choice and every little detail has been thoughtfully considered to create a warm and welcoming retreat that feels like a home away from home.
We wanted to create the kind of place we would love to stay ourselves.
Somewhere families and groups of friends could stay under one roof, rather than being separated across different rooms or accommodation.
Somewhere you could cook together, share long meals outside, spend the day exploring and come home at the end of it all to relax together.