Wow! It is difficult to explain how amazing the view is from here. Photos do not do it justice. To see the river and the ocean at the same time is very special. So much thought has been put into this house. It is both beautiful with its white and blue colours, but clever with double glazed windows + the straw bale walls result in a very balanced temperature controlled house. There is no oven or microwave, but I ate some of the most delicious meals I’ve had in a long time without them. It is quiet & peaceful. We barely went out, it was just so nice reading on the day bed in the lounge or sitting looking at the view. I saw a largish joey climb into its mothers pouch 5 m away from me this morning! The cherry on top of the most delightful week!!