We stayed at Claire's place for 2 nights.
Host: Claire was very communicative with us regarding check in and out and any queries we may have had. She personally emailed me the directions to find her place (which we did with ease!) and also detailed instructions of how to access the lock box.
Location: Location is in close proximity (2 min walk) to Yallingup beach which we really appreciated! We surfed and snorkelled at the beach many times, it's a great location. For those who have a car, we really appreciated the undercover car spot at her place. Also please note that the closest grocery shop (i.e. Coles) is in Dunsborough which is about a 10 minute drive away. Dunsborough is really nice by the way, lots of places to eat out and pick up your groceries, and then the drive back into Yallingup is very picturesque.
Outside the place: We appreciated the outdoor shower to wash off sand after the beach, however there are also other showers at the beach which we used more often. The outdoor patio is very nice and we also used the clothes line provided to dry our beach clothes etc. We didn't make use of the BBQ but it's nice that it is provided for guests to use. The only downside to this area is it attracts a few mosquitoes (which unfortunately love to bite me!) so we didn't spend much time out on the patio, no big deal, but just be aware that during summer they will be around!
Kitchen: Perfect, everything we needed to cook our own meals. Be aware that the fridge is in close proximity to the bedroom and is very loud at night.
Living area: The ceiling fan is a little noisy but it does the job to keep you cool. Couch was comfortable. The area where the books and board games was, it was quite dusty. Didn't use the TV so unable to comment on that. It would be good if the front door had a fly screen to allow for more air flow as the windows above that were left open were not quite enough. The place overall in this area smelled musty. Please note there is no wifi in this place and no air conditioning.
Bedroom: Bed is not very comfortable. Above the wardrobe was a lot of dust.
Bathroom: Modern bathroom vanity. We definitely appreciated the washing machine and dryer (thank you!) with washing powder provided. The rain shower head is a nice touch however, it was clogged and we didn't get the full rain shower head effect.
Overall, Claire's place definitely meets the criteria for a beach shack, but unfortunately for us, didn't quite meet the mark for us to stay again.