I had a lovely time at the Gray’s Cable Beach new bungalow. I’d previously stayed at their other place out the front- which I’d really enjoyed. That wasn’t available this time so I took their new option in their vegie garden filled backyard. Booking and arriving was very straightforward and they were very warm and welcoming as they’d been last time. As I was the first to stay in the newly renovated bungalow they asked me to make a special effort in this review which I’m very happy to do.

As advertised it’s a clean, well laid out, single roomed bungalow. I was on my own, but plenty of space for a couple I thought. Definitely space to swing a cat or two. Nice verandah to sit upon and look at the garden while patting Chester the friendly house dog. Very comfortable firm but not too firm mattress. I have an average back so that is special for me. Everything new and clean. The kitchenette on the verandah had everything needed for my own meals. Separate toilet and shower are across the garden. A nice selection of Kimberley books to browse through. Walking distance (1km) to Cable Beach itself, but the Grays’ also have free bikes there for guests use. Thing I particularly like are the relaxed warmth of the extended family living in the family house and one of their adult sons who lives in a converted fire-truck in the back. Always someone to have a chat with and get local advice. Compared with overpriced, sterile accommodation serviced by bored backpackers- now unfortunately common in Broome- it very much ticked my boxes for being priced right & clean & having an excellent location with warm hosts.