What can I say,the pictures don't do this place justice.

The Apartment:
Rachel and Stuart have a cottage on their property that has it's own private yard fenced up from the rest of the house (perfect if you have a pup). The cottage itself is a charming one bedroom with all the amenities you'd require - fridge, stove, grill & washing machine. I have to say, Rachel's kept the place immaculately clean. everything looks brand new and spotless. What absolutely sealed the deal for me was the wood burning fireplace in the living room. We went in May when the nights were just getting bit chilly,and the fireplace was such a treat. Perfect for quiet nights in with a bottle of Margaret River's finest (probably required since most things shut down by 5pm). The cottage is connected to Rachel's house by a short driveway, so you get a little covered spot to park in right by your front door

The location:
The cottage is located a 10min walk from downtown Margaret River. It's the perfect base to explore the surrounding wine region. Being on a residential street, the nights do get pretty quiet, but hey, that's not exactly a bad thing. It's nestled right amidst a bunch of hotels and guest houses, so you know you're not going to be somewhere too deserted.

The hosts:
Rachel and Stuart have this thing down. They're amazingly warm and welcoming without being intrusive at all. Fresh flowers and eggs on arrival and a detailed tutorial for the city kids on the finer points of lighting a wood fireplace. Rachel was always available whenever we needed anything and seemed genuinely thrilled to have us staying in her backyard.

Having driven by a few of the other hotel options in town, I think Rachel and Stuart's place far and above exceeds the quality and experience you'd get at most places.